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Daud Olatunji In an unwavering effort to combat the escalating issue of unemployment in Nigeria, the Ogun State Government has orchestrated a groundbreaking two-day Employment Conference, with a resolute call to all stakeholders to unite in the battle against this grave menace. This inaugural conference, a collaborative effort with the Government of Germany through the Germany Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), bears the resounding theme, “Addressing Unemployment and Job Creation in Ogun State: Tapping into Local and Global Opportunities.” The event was inaugurated with great zeal in the vibrant city of Abeokuta by Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun. This initiative has…

Fawaz Adebisi  The Bauchi Police Command has taken into custody 18-year-old Khadija Adamu following allegations of her involvement in the tragic death of her 5-year-old stepdaughter, Hafsat. This distressing incident came to light on September 28, 2023, in the Kandahar area of Bauchi metropolis, plunging the community into sorrow and disbelief. The suspect was brought to justice after her husband, 38-year-old Abdulaziz Adamu, reported the incident to the authorities. The alleged cause of the fatal beating was a dispute over soiled clothing. A rapid response by a team of detectives, led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), brought them to…

Fawaz Adebisi In a surprising turn of events, a 26-year-old Australian woman, Annie Knight recently found herself without a corporate job after her employer stumbled upon her discreet OnlyFans account, disclosing how she slept with 300 men in one year.  This tale of transformation from corporate life to online stardom began when Annie decided to venture into the world of OnlyFans, where she quickly rose to the ranks of the top 0.4 percent of creators. Annie, an intrepid explorer of her own identity, candidly shared her experiences on SBS’ Insight. Initially, when she embarked on this journey, her main concern…

Fawaz Adebisi The United States has made the decision to suspend the majority of its aid to the government of Niger following the recent coup that unseated the country’s elected leadership. Recall that on July 26, 2023, a coup d’état unfolded in Niger, with the country’s presidential guard detaining President Mohamed Bazoum. The commander of the Presidential Guard, General Abdourahamane Tchiani declared himself the leader of a new military junta, confirming the success of the coup. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Matthew Miller, Spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, announced that the United States has officially recognized the…

Daud Olatunji  Oil marketers, on Tuesday, countered the position of the Federal Government, as they insisted that the current pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly called petrol, should not be less than N800/litre if there was no subsidy on the commodity. This assertion came amidst growing concerns about the fuel supply chain and soaring prices at the pump. Petrol currently sells at between N580/litre and N617/litre depending on the area of purchase, as the Federal Government, through its Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), had denied reintroducing PMS subsidy. On Monday, the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL,…

Daud Olatunji  The Global Support For Kids Initiative (GSKi) Nigeria  has  called for a joint efforts to end Gender-Based  Violence,saying, one in three girls in Nigeria suffer from Gender-Based Violence. The NGO lamented that  the stark statistic that reveals one in three girls in Nigeria falls victim to some form of gender-based violence. In a heartfelt press release, Alfred Soleye, the Country Director of GSKi Nigeria, said the  distressing revelation underscores the urgency of empowering girls and providing them with equal opportunities and the support they genuinely deserve. He explained that the GSKi marked the International Day of the Girl…

In a determined effort to maintain order and safety on the streets of Abuja, the Security Taskforce of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) conducted a targeted operation, resulting in the impoundment of 69 commercial vehicles across the territory. The impounded vehicles were found in violation of various regulations, including improper parking, the operation of rickety vehicles, and the failure to display proper number plates. The Director of the FCTA Directorate of Road Traffic Services, Mr. Abdulateef Bello, disclosed these developments during a press briefing conducted as part of the operation. Bello reiterated the administration’s unyielding commitment to ridding the…

Daud Olatunji  The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has listed Zamfara, Cross River, Adamawa and Ogun as the states with the highest cholera cases in the country. NCDC’s Incident Manager, Cholera Technical Working Group, Sebastian Yennan, said this at the monthly meeting of the Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in Emergency Working Group on Tuesday in Abuja. According to him, the cases are updates from the centre’s Epidemiology week 39, saying efforts were ongoing in providing response commodities to affected states and others in the country Mr Yennan said NCDC’s intervention through cholera case management was carried…

Daud Olatunji In a sobering update, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has downgraded Nigeria’s economic growth projection, pointing to several challenges facing the nation. According to the IMF’s latest report, titled “World Economic Outlook: Navigating Global Divergences,” Nigeria’s economic growth is set to decline from 3.3 percent in 2022 to just 2.9 percent in 2023. This revision reflects weaker oil and gas production than expected, partly due to necessary maintenance work. High inflation has been a major concern, with the IMF forecasting that the country’s economy will grow at 3.1 percent in 2024, although it will still grapple with the…

Daud Olatunji  In a heartfelt plea, retirees across Nigeria are sounding the alarm about their dire financial situations under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS).  They are calling on authorities to end the exploitation and ensure a dignified retirement for all. Under this scheme, retirees face meager monthly pensions and limited access to their life savings. One retiree’s story exemplifies the hardships faced by many. After 35 years of service to the Federal Government, they retired with a meager lump sum payment of only 25% of their savings, while the remaining 75% was retained by Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) for investment…