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The federal government is set to organise a national youth conference to “address diverse challenges” confronting young Nigerians. President Bola Tinubu said the conference, which will last for 30 days, will unite Nigerian youths nationwide. Speaking in his Independence Day address on Tuesday, Tinubu said the conference will “provoke meaningful dialogue and empower our young people to participate actively in nation-building”. “By ensuring that their voices are heard in shaping the policies that impact their lives, we are creating a pathway for a brighter tomorrow,” the president said. “The 30-day Confab will unite young people nationwide to collaboratively develop solutions…

President Bola Tinubu has asked Nigerians to exercise patience and have faith in his economic reforms. The president said he is aware of the struggles many Nigerians face and the cost of living crisis in the country. Nigerians have been grappling with high inflation on the back of the naira devaluation, rising petrol prices, and prevailing insecurity that has led to a decline in agricultural output. Tinubu, in his Independence Day speech on Tuesday, said he is determined to find “sustainable solutions” to improve the fortunes of Nigerians. “Fellow Nigerians, as I address you today, I am deeply aware of…

As a progress report on the fight against insecurity in the country, President Bola Tinu has said his administration eliminated more than 300 Boko Haram and bandit commanders within just one year in office. He made the declaration while delivering his 64th Independence Day speech on Tuesday. According to the president, his administration is winning the war against terrorism in the country. He said, “On the security front, I am happy to announce to you, my compatriots, that our administration is winning the war on terror and banditry. “Our target is to eliminate all the threats of Boko Haram, banditry,…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has congratulated Nigerians on the occasion of the country’s 64th independence anniversary. In a message to Nigerians on Monday, the NLC President Joe Ajaero urged the downtrodden Nigerians who bear the marks or burden broken promises, exploitation and corruption by the government to not give up hope on their country. His statement reads, “Being the text of the goodwill message by the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Comrade Joe Ajaero on the occasion of Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary. “On the occasion of Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary celebration, we congratulate all Nigerians, especially workers for…

Nigeria’s Comptroller General of Immigration Service, Kemi Nandap, has emerged as the Chairperson of the ECOWAS Heads of Immigration. Nandap’s appointment was announced during the recent ECOWAS Heads of Immigration Forum held in Banjul, Gambia. The forum, which brought together representatives from 13 member states—excluding Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—focused on addressing migration and mobility challenges within the region. The central theme of the forum was “Acceleration of the Implementation of the ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card (ENBIC) and the Abolishment of the 90-Day Stay Limit/Residence Permits for Community Citizens.” The ENBIC is designed to replace the existing ECOWAS Travel Certificate…

The Federal Government has inaugurated a committee to probe allegations of gross misconduct against the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) by crossdresser Idris Okuneye better known as Bobrisky.  The Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo inaugurated the independent investigative panel on Monday. “We want to really reform the correctional service. Your core responsibility is to investigate specific allegations of corruption, torture, and mistreatment of inmates by correctional officers, especially the immediate one on Bobrisky which I expect to be out in 2 weeks,” he said according to a statement from the ministry. “We will rely on your legal guidance to be sure…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, September 30, 2024, arraigned former governor of Taraba State, Darius Dickson Ishaku and former permanent secretary, Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in the state, Bello Yero, before Justice S. C Oriji of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja for fraud. Both are being prosecuted on a 15-count charge, bordering on criminal breach of trust, conspiracy and conversion of public funds to the tune of N27, 000,000,000.00 (Twenty Seven Billion Naira). One of the charges reads: “That you Darius Dickson Ishaku whilst being the governor of Taraba State…

A Prosecutor with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC Bilikisu Bala on Monday, September 30, 2024, told a Joint Committee of the House of Representatives investigating allegations of corruption against some officers of the Commission, and the Nigeria Correctional Service that charges of money laundering dropped in the trial of Idris Okuneye(a.k.a Bobrisky) were lawful and in compliance with the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, ACJA. Bala, head of the prosecution team that handled the trial of Okuneye pointed out to the Committee that the charges were dropped based on the disclosure of the Special Control Unit against Money…

A Nigerian music producer and a host of upcoming artists have more than doubled a world record with a historic recording session. Idem Abasifreke and Beatisblaak Studio hosted the longest recording marathon with multiple artists, totalling an incredible 95 hr 59 min, starting on 10 February. That’s just one minute short of four full Idem at his desk It beat the previous record of 40 hr 19 min, also set in Nigeria in 2022.Advertisements Idem invited aspiring and rising performers from all over the country to join him in his ambitious attempt. The motivation behind it was to become a record-breaking…

Anthony Joshua has been issued a ban from boxing following his brutal defeat by Daniel Dubois last week. The British-Nigerian boxer was knocked out in the fifth round at Wembley in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley by the 27-year-old domestic rival this month. Dubois retained his IBF heavyweight title with an impressive victory, knocking down his challenger four times. As per protocol, Joshua is now prohibited from stepping into the ring for 28 days, with the British Boxing Board of Control enforcing the rule. The Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports highlights that it’s standard procedure for fighters to be issued medical suspensions…