Government funds Corps members’ ventures

By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Government funds Corps members’ ventures The Federal Government plans to empower at least 5,000 corps members with N10 million each to fund their entrepreneurial ventures upon passing out of the National Youth Service Corps scheme.   The Minister of Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Ibrahim, announced this on Monday in Abuja during the […]

Minister challenges Niger speaker’s marriage plans

By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Minister challenges Niger speaker’s marriage plans Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police and sought a court injunction to stop Speaker of the Niger State Assembly, Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, from marrying off 100 orphaned girls.   The speaker recently announced his plans to marry off the orphaned […]

Fraud allegations rock Chad election

By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Fraud allegations rock Chad election Chad opposition candidates who lost in the presidential election have all called for annulment of the exercise after President Mahamat Idriss Deby emerged victorious in the poll.   The country’s constitutional council said after it received a petition from Succes Masra, one of the opposition candidates demanding […]

Assembly praises Governor Sule’s education efforts

By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Assembly praises Governor Sule’s education efforts The Nasarawa State House of Assembly Committee on Education has praised Governor Abdullahi Sule for his significant efforts in advancing the state’s education sector.   The commendation was made by Abel Bala, Chairman of the Committee and Deputy Majority Leader of the House, when the management […]