Presidency Moves to Resolve N2 Trillion GenCo Debt
In a renewed effort to stabilise Nigeria’s power sector, the Presidency has commenced internal approval processes aimed at resolving the longstanding N2 trillion debt owed to electricity generation companies (GenCos). This move is expected to reach a resolution before the end of the next quarter. The disclosure was made during the second Nigerian Electricity Supply […]
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Over 450,000 Nigerians Apply for Less Than 10,000 Federal Civil Service Jobs
An estimated 450,000 Nigerians have submitted applications for limited vacancies in the Federal Civil Service, following a nationwide recruitment drive initiated by the Federal Government in January 2025. The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) had earlier publicised the commencement of the recruitment process through an official advertisement endorsed by its Director of Recruitment and Appointment, […]
FG to Upskill 100,000 Artisans Nationwide
The Federal Government has announced plans to train 100,000 artisans across Nigeria under the Skill Up Artisan Super initiative, a flagship programme of President Bola Tinubu’s administration aimed at transforming the country’s artisan workforce to meet international standards. This announcement was made through the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) during the inauguration of the South-West Secretariat […]
Foundation Urges Ogun Government to Bridge Healthcare Gap
The Adebiyi Habib Foundation has urged the Ogun State Government to enhance healthcare accessibility, particularly in remote and underserved regions. This appeal followed the foundation’s second Free Medical Outreach, which was held across several communities in the Yewa North Local Government Area. The outreach provided medical assistance to over 300 individuals residing in towns such […]
Masquerade Procession Turns Deadly as Cult Clash Claims Life
A masquerade parade in Osogbo, Osun State, took a violent turn on Sunday evening when rival cult groups clashed, leaving one person dead. The deceased, identified as Kazeem, was reportedly caught in the crossfire during a confrontation between suspected members of the Eiye confraternity and another group along Oke-Ola Street. According to residents, the Eiye […]
South Korea Elects New Leader After President’s Impeachment
South Koreans headed to the polls on Tuesday to elect a new president in a snap election triggered by the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, following his imposition of martial law and the deployment of troops to parliament. The controversial move, widely condemned at home and abroad, led to Yoon’s removal from office […]
Army Chief Relocates to Benue Amid Escalating Violence
Makurdi — In response to the persistent killings in Benue State, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has relocated to Makurdi, the state capital, to oversee military operations aimed at curbing attacks on communities by armed herders and militia groups. The violence, which has become a near-daily occurrence in recent weeks, […]
Over 60 Killed in Benue State Amid Herdsmen Attacks
Makurdi – Benue State was plunged into a wave of violence over the weekend as separate incidents involving armed herdsmen and communal clashes claimed the lives of over 60 people across three local government areas. In Apa and Gwer West LGAs, coordinated attacks by armed herders resulted in the death of at least 46 individuals. […]
