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The Federal Government has announced plans to empower at least 5,000 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) with N10 million each to fund their entrepreneurial ventures after they complete the NYSC scheme. This was disclosed by the Minister of Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Ibrahim, during the opening ceremony of the inaugural meeting of the NYSC management with heads of Corps Producing Institutions (CPI) in Nigeria, held on Monday in Abuja. She noted that this funding initiative aligns with the upcoming NYSC reforms and is distinct from the Nigerian Youth Investment Fund program set for 2024.
Against the common belief that what matters is scoring high marks at every Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has explained that being the highest scorer does not guarantee a candidate’s admission. Fabian Benjamin, the JAMB’s spokesman made this known recently when he said that some candidates may not secure admission despite scoring high in UTME. Benjamin explained that UTME is a ranking or selection examination and not an achievement test; hence it would be wrong for anyone to analyse it on pass and failure basis. “If you look at the statistics…
Organized labour has described the ₦48,000 proposed new minimum wage by the federal government as an insult to the sensibility of Nigerian workers. The labour leaders outrightly rejected the offer, describing it as retrogressive The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) made this known in a joint statement signed by NLC President, Joe Ajaero and TUC Deputy President, Tommy Etim Okon, respectively, on Wednesday. As Naija News earlier reported, the federal government offered ₦48,000 during a virtual meeting of the tripartite committee on minimum wage on Wednesday. During the meeting, the Organized Private Sector also…
Operatives of the National Drug Law and Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Osun State Command, have arrested a 40-year-old Kareem Alamu and his accomplice, Adeyemi Saheed, 33. The duo, according to a statement by the Osun NDLEA Commander, Nnamdi W. Chidi, were arrested for possession of substances suspected to be narcotics. The statement issued by the spokesperson, Charles Odigie, on Wednesday, and made available to DAILY POST, also added that the anti-narcotic agency nabbed the duo separately on Monday, May 13, 2024. The statement reads, “On Monday, May 13, 2024, a team of operatives led by SN Falore Ayoola, during motorised patrol…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s table tennis pacesetter, Aruna Quadri, on winning the International Table Tennis Federation, ITTF, Africa Cup title. Quadri achieved a resounding victory in the final match of the 2024 ITTF Africa Cup in Rwanda, reclaiming the title and sealing his place as Africa’s table tennis champion. Reacting, Tinubu commended the table tennis star for his dogged pursuit of excellence “even in the face of gnawing obstacles” while declaring Quadri’s zeal for distinction, the hardiness to succeed, and the inventiveness to solve complex problems as the exceptional qualities that define Nigerians. A statement by Tinubu’s Special…
This tender vegetable is an excellent source of fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants and has many health benefits.1 Okra water can help boost your immune system, fight inflammation, and improve your heart health.2 Okra water contains a high amount of soluble fiber, antioxidants, and vitamin C, which makes it a nourishing drink for your body. Here are some of the health benefits of okra water: Boosts immune system: Okra water contains vitamin C and other nutrients that can help strengthen your immune system and protect your body against infections, viruses, and diseases. Prevents constipation: The…
Having a stroke is a clinical emergency that could occur whilst your mind doesn’t get sufficient blood to paintings. Atherosclerosis is a situation wherein the blood vessels referred to as arteries that deliver blood to the mind emerge as clogged with fats and different matters. This blood has the oxygen and vitamins your mind cells need. Because the artery is clogged or broken, blood might not be capable of go with the drift through. Brain cells die once they don’t get sufficient blood. As quickly as you have got got a…
Nigerian challenged by infertility have been enjoined to embrace surrogacy as a viable medical treatment option. Giving the admonition in Lagos, an advocate for fertility treatment, Mrs Olaronke Thaddeus, called for a shift in perspective on surrogacy and In-Vitro Fertilisation, IVF. Thaddeus, who s a fertility counselor and the Founder of Meet Surrogate Mothers Agency, a surrogacy foused outfit in Lagos, said surrogacy and IVF are medical interventions that should be seen as viable options for women struggling with infertility, and not ridiculed due to societal beliefs. Available estimates suggest that infertility affects 8 percent to 30 percent of…
Super Eagles coach, Finidi George has promised to make Enyimba International Stadium as his first point of call in search of home- based players for the Eagles. The Enyimba International Stadium is the home ground of Nigeria Premier Football League side Enyimba. Finidi revealed that he is hopeful of selecting at least one player to play in the Super Eagles from the People’s Elephant. The former Enyimba coach revealed this during his farewell speech in Aba. “Definitely I will still come back to Aba to watch Enyimba play because my duty now is to mix the Super Eagles team up…
Following the demise of the emir of Tikau, Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has approved the appointment of Alhaji Abubakar Muhammadu Ibn Grema as the new emir of Tikau Emirate Council. This is contained in a statement signed on Tuesday by the Secretary to the State Government, Baba Malam Wali, which indicated that the appointment of the new emir was based on the unanimous recommendations of the kingmakers of the Tikau Emirate Council. According to the statement, Alhaji Abubakar Muhammadu lbn Grema is the eldest son of the late Emir of Tikau. The newly appointed emir has a bachelor’s…