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▪︎ IVTEC graduates 410 in different skills Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Thursday restated his government’s commitment to investing in technical and vocational education of youth to produce skilled professionals who will not only seek but create jobs. The Governor spoke in Ajase-Ipo, Irepodun local government at the 5th graduation ceremony of the International Vocational, Entrepreneurship and Technical College (IVTEC). Of the total 410 trainees who got their certificates in various technical and entrepreneurship fields, 310 were sponsored by the state government under its Youth Empowerment and Employment Generation Scheme (YEEGS). Some of the programmes they undertook included Electrical…

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has always been distinct in his prophecies and it is not a surprise that the outcome and aftermath of the Mozambique election is a direct representation of the prophecy he shared before the election.Primate Ayodele had in a video and several publications revealed that Daniel Chapo will be the winner of the election but there will be serious gang-up against his administration. The prophet made this statement in May 2024, six months before the election.In the prophetic statement, Primate Ayodele foretold that there would be a political shake and that…

The 15-time winners are 24th in the 36-team table with three games of the league phase remaining and run the risk of failing to make the knockout stages.Real Madrid’s English midfielder #05 Jude Bellingham (R) vies with Liverpool’s Colombian midfielder #07 Luis Diaz during the UEFA Champions League football match between Liverpool and Real Madrid at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on November 27, 2024. Jude Bellingham said Real Madrid were beaten by the best team in Europe right now after a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool and questioned the holders’ attitude after a third loss in five Champions League games.The…

By Ebere Agozie Mrs Ijeoma Nwafor, the Country Representative of The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (Hill) says the institute’s dispute justice resolution guidelines will help resolve family and land disputes across the nation. Nwafor, who made the assertion in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja, said Hill is collaborating with state governments to ensure access to justice for everyone. She said the guidelines aim to foster peaceful dispute resolution through effective communication and mediation, reducing the reliance on conventional courts. “Many lack access to justice and the formal justice system isn’t…

MoneyMaster PSB, Nigeria’s leading payment service bank, has announced the introduction of exciting new benefits designed to reward its customers and enhance their overall experience. The move is part of the company’s commitment to delivering value-added services that exceed customer expectations.A new 100MB data offer for new customers exclusively packaged for Glo customers was recently launched by the bank, and this was designed to encourage Nigerians to create their own mobile wallet via the bank’s USSD banking platform, using the code *995#.It recently launched a 10 percent data bonus for existing and new customers on the Glo network for recharges…

Adron Homes wishes to announce the cancellation of the much-anticipated Adron Games 2024. This decision, was made in the best interest of all participants, stakeholders, and the broader community. The postponement is necessitated by heightened security concerns in certain regions that could potentially jeopardize the safety of staff, attendees and participants. As an organization that is committed to the well-being of its staffs, partners and everyone involved, priority is designated to safety and security above all else. Also, the organization is taking this opportunity to rethink and restructure its sporting initiatives to ensure public inclusivity and as  part of efforts…

Afrobeats star Davido has hinted that his much-anticipated December show in Nigeria is being threatened to be canceled following his controversial remarks about the country’s economy.The singer made headlines after appearing on the American podcast Big Homies House, where he advised Americans against relocating to Africa, particularly Nigeria.Davido described the country’s economy as being in “shambles,” a statement that sparked a flurry of backlash from Nigerians at home and abroad.Prominent figures like Joe Igbokwe and Reno Omokri publicly criticized the remarks, accusing the artist of tarnishing Nigeria’s image on a global platform.Addressing the backlash, Davido defended his position by emphasizing…

Kwara State Governor and Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has joined President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu for a three-day State Visit to fortify Nigeria-France Relations.The NGF Chairman and his colleagues and other top government officials received President Tinubu in Paris on Wednesday where he was welcomed with full military honours by the French Republican Guard.The visit aims to enhance bilateral ties by focusing on key areas such as agriculture, security, education, health, youth engagement, innovation, and energy transition.Governor AbdulRazaq’s presence in France will equally strengthen the economic, cultural, and political relationship that already…

The Former Head of state and elder statesman, General Yakubu Gowon (retd), has given insight into why he championed the creation of states in Nigeria, among others, while he was in the office as head of state, even as he urged Northern elites to build a consensus around issues that would better serve the greater interest of Nigeria as a whole.He spoke when a delegation of the Senator Ibrahim Shekarau-led League of Northern Democrats, LND, visited him yesterday at the Yakubu Gowon Centre, in Abuja.Gowon who governed between 1966 and 1975, told his visitors that it was aimed at dousing…

China and Mexico lashed out Tuesday after President-elect Donald Trump threatened to begin his presidency with an immediate trade war against the top three United States economic partners.Trump made his threat in social media posts, announcing huge import tariffs against neighbours Canada and Mexico, and also rival China if they don’t stop illegal immigration and drug smuggling into the US.China responded that “no one will win a trade war,” while Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum warned that “for every tariff, there will be a response in kind.”A Canadian government source said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called Trump and had a “productive”…