The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, has said that corps members will start receiving ₦77,000 from February 2025. The NYSC DG disclosed this while speaking to the 2024 Batch ‘C’ Stream II corps members in Katsina State. Ahmed confirmed that the increment which has been approved by the…
The 81 Division of the Nigerian Army has said that a driver of a private vehicle “recklessly ran into troops” during its Bi-Annual Route March near Myhoung Barracks in Yaba, Lagos State, on Friday. This resulted in the death of a soldier, with others sustaining various degrees of injuries, according to a statement signed by…
Aston Villa Striker Ollie Watkins has told manager Unai Emery he wants to stay at the club amid interest from Arsenal. Arsenal made an approach for the England international on Monday but it was turned down with Villa saying they have no plans of selling their man Emery said Watkins, who scored in Wednesday’s 4-2 Champions League…
…demands 100 Million Dollars Compensation. …Calls On Security Agencies To Beam Searchlight On Their Community. The traditional rulers, leaders of thought and people of Eastern obolo local government of Akwa ibom state has lamented undue harassment, intimidation and humiliation from the Management of Sterling Petrochemical and fertilizer limited operating in their domain since 2021. Addressing…
The Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, Orumogege III, has commended the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, for his commitment to improving healthcare delivery in the state. Oba Ghandi made the remarks during an official visit by the management team of the Oyo State Hospitals Management Board (OYSHMB), led by its Executive Chairman, Dr….
The Pakistan Air Quality Initiative (PAQI) has been honored with the prestigious EPIC Air Quality Award by the University of Chicago’s Energy Policy Institute. This recognition comes as Pakistan faces critical air pollution challenges, especially in Lahore, where AQI levels have soared past 1,900 during the smog season. This award will aid PAQI in expanding…
A university don, Prof. Adeleke Osho, on Thursday said misuse of antibiotics and lack of good hygiene can cause human body to become resistant to antibiotics. According to the Professor of Microbiology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State, overuse of such drugs means that bacteria can figure out how to protect themselves…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC Ltd) and its partners, on Thursday launched five mini-Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plants in Ajaokuta, Kogi State. The groundbreaking ceremony signaled the commencement of construction works on the five Mini-LNG plants namely: NNPC Prime LNG, NGML/Gasnexus LNG, BUA LNG, Highland LNG and LNG Arete, according to a statement by…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Hon. Mrs. Ify Anatune on Thursday splashed monetary prizes on students and pupils from different parts of the state who won the maiden edition of an essay competition organized in memory of her late husband, Mr. Joe Anatune. The event, held at the Headquarters of the Anambra State Universal Basic Education…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Yet-to-be-confirmed number of persons are feared dead in Anambra State, following a very fatal crash that occured between the officers of the Anambra State Anti-Touting Squad (popularly known as SASA) and a tipper driver. The crash reportedly occurred on Friday, January 31, following an alleged attempt by the SASA officers to…
