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Ogun State Government has launched a women empowerment initiative under the Nigeria for Women Project Scale-Up (NFWP-SU), designed to transform the livelihoods of over 105,000 women across Ifo, Ijebu-Ode, Sagamu, and Ado-Odo/Ota local government areas, through improved access to finance, skills, and social capital. Speaking at the project implementation kick-off, held at Akute in Ifo Local Government Area, on Thursday, the State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Adijat Adeleye, disclosed that the project structure would be driven by 420 Ward Facilitators, each responsible for forming ten Women Affinity Groups (WAGs). The WAGs, a non-political group according to her,…

The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has said that active Nigerian youths should actively involve themselves in agribusiness as a prerequisite to ending the country’s food insecurity and unemployment. The director general of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, made this call at the 3rd edition of the Agricultural Youths Summit in Abuja on Thursday. Nafiu, who was represented by Abe Dankaro, director of ventures management at NYSC, said the event comes at a critical time when Nigeria is grappling with both high youth unemployment and rising food security concerns. According to him, the agricultural sector presents huge opportunities for innovation,…

The people of Uburu in Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have backed the acquisition of more lands for the expansion of the David Umahi Federal University of Health Science, DUFUHSU. In a communique signed by the traditional ruler, HRH Lazarus Umahi, Chief Shedrack Onu and Chief Odi Nicholas Enyi, the community said the expansion of the university was a collective agreement which was endorsed by the Uburu traditional rulers council. The communique absolved the Minister of Works, David Umahi, of land grabbing in the expansion process and dismissed a petition against him by some persons in the area.…

The Taraba State Police Command has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a peaceful, secure, and hitch-free conduct of the forthcoming local government elections slated for November 8, 2025. In a statement issued by the Acting Police Public Relations Officer, Ishaku Victor Mshelizah, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Betty Enekpen Isokpan Otimenyin, the Command assured residents that comprehensive security arrangements have been put in place across all polling units and communities in the state. The Commissioner of Police directed all officers and men of the Command to maintain the highest level of professionalism, vigilance, and neutrality throughout the electoral…

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Joash Amupitan, has pledged to champion “electoral justice” in Nigeria as a core strategy to reduce the high number of post-election litigation in Nigeria. Prof Amupitan, who made this pledge in an interview with newsmen in Awka, Anambra state capital, acknowledged that it is the right of a candidate or political party to seek legal redress in court over election. He said that INEC under his leadership would strive to conduct elections where contestants would see no justification to go to court but, but accept the outcome because it complied with…

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has condemned the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for what it described as “mindless and unpatriotic” reactions to the recent military threat issued by US President Donald Trump against Nigeria. APC’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, stated this on Wednesday during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme. Morka also criticized opposition parties for attempting to politicize the issue, calling their actions “irresponsible and despicable.” He said the US government, led by Trump, must ensure that any decision or statement regarding Nigeria is based on accurate information. He warned…

Nasarawa United Technical Adviser, Mbwas Mangut, has expressed his team’s determination to finish in a respectable position at the end of the 2025–26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL season. Mangut said the players were highly motivated to meet their target. The Solid Miners have recorded six wins, one draw, and three defeats this season, placing them second on the NPFL table with 19 points. “We are a young team that is self-motivated and highly supported by the Nasarawa State Government. We want to make a name for ourselves and the people of the State,” Mangut told the club’s media. “We…

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has explained why his team were held to a 2-2 draw against Qarabag FK in the Champions League on Wednesday. Estevao Willian gave Maresca’s side the lead in the 16th minute, but goals from Leandro Andrade and Marko Jankovic turned the game around for Qarabag before half-time. In the second half, Alejandro Garnacho struck to restore parity for the west London club. Speaking in his post-match interview, Maresca admitted that his side were not clinical enough in front of goal. He added that while Chelsea began the game strongly, they failed to sustain their momentum and…

Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has said that while he remains a member of the Labour Party and has campaigned for its governorship candidate, his foremost concern is for a free, fair, and credible election on November 8. Obi made the remark while addressing journalists on Wednesday in Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area of the state. The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party emphasised that all the governorship candidates were his friends and urged them to place the state’s interest above personal ambition as they head into the poll. “For this election, my party is Labour Party. I…

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has admitted that Romeo Lavia could be facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after sustaining an injury. Lavia lasted only six minutes in Chelsea’s 2-2 draw with Qarabag in the Champions League on Wednesday night. The Belgian midfielder has struggled with fitness issues since joining the Blues from Southampton. Speaking to the media after the game in Baku, Maresca expressed his disappointment over the setback. “We feel a shame for Romeo Lavia. He’s not able to be fit for a long, long period,” Maresca said.“We will see now. It’s too early to understand what kind…