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In an effort to continually improve the living conditions of the people and boost the local economy, the Kwara State Government under His Excellency Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is set to embark on a mega empowerment that will benefit thousands of Kwarans, including business owners, petty traders, artisans, and people living with disabilities from across the state. The committee, which will oversee the process of empowerment, met with stakeholders drawn from different demography on Friday, and they reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the government to make it a reality. Leaders of the associations present at the meeting included Jama’atu Nasril Islam…

The Chairman of the Alimosho Local Government, Hon. Jelili Suleiman Adewale, has promised digital solutions provider, Globacom, that the Alimosho community will continue to support it. He made the remark at the opening of a Globacom customer service outlet in the Iyana Ipaja neighbourhood of Lagos on Friday.As the special guest at the Gloworld shop’s commissioning, Hon. Adewale lauded Globacom for making its services more accessible to the residents of Alimosho. “Globacom is our company; we are going to patronise you; we will ensure that this shop flourishes.  You will never regret that you brought your branch to Iyana Ipaja”,…

GOtv has unveiled an exciting lineup of top local shows for the festive season, starting from 1 December.Lovers of local content will enjoy a wide range of Nollywood movies on Africa Magic Showcase. Movies such as Jump, starring Ruth Kadiri, will air on 1 December on Showcase. Phil’s Love Story, featuring Uche Montana and Daniel Etim Effiong, and Eternal Flame, featuring Maurice Sam and Regina Daniels, will air on 6 December and 7 December, respectively.Swapped Fate, featuring Frances Ben and Blossom Chukwujekwu, and The Little Man, starring Ruth Kadiri and Eddie Watson, will air on 15 December and 21 December,…

Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso has advised Nigerians against leaving the country (Japa). He assured that the apex bank is building an economy where everybody and business can thrive.Cardoso gave this advice in a keynote address at the 59th annual Bankers Dinner of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, CIBN, in Lagos.He said: “It is not a good idea to japa at this stage.“Two reasons. One, those who may decide they are going to do that, they will sell and get rid of their assets.“You’ll be doing it for cheap. Predators, who are outside looking for…

The Ogun State Government has promised critical support for survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the state.The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Adejumoke Adewole, stated this while declaring open a 5-day training program organized by the Ogun State Economic Transformation Project (OGSTEP) in conjunction with the ministry for staff of the Ogun State Assault Referral Centers (SARC) and Gender Officers in the Ministry of Women Affairs.The training was part of the global effort on the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) campaign. Participants were trained with the necessary skills to manage…

…Urges Prioritisation of Press Freedom, Journalists’ WelfareThe Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ) heartily congratulates Comrade Alhassan Yahaya on his resounding victory as the newly elected National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). Yahaya’s election, secured with an overwhelming 436 votes during the 8th Delegates Conference in Owerri, Imo State, is a testament to the confidence reposed in him by journalists across the country.In a statement signed by the National President of the Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ) Malam Abdulrahman Aliagan, Friday in Abuja and made available to Journalists stated that, “As a seasoned professional who has…

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle has been honoured with the Legendary Commando Award of Distinction for Counter-Banditry and National Peace Enforcement.Former Commissioner of Information in Zamfara State, Ibrahim Dosara (middle)The honour which was accorded the Minister at the 18th Nigerian Media Niteout Awards held on Sunday November 24th at the Airport Hotel in Lagos and was anchored by popular TV broadcast journalist and publisher, Dr. Champion O. Michael.Receiving the award on his behalf, the immediate past Commissioner of Information in Zamfara State, Mr Ibrahim Dosara, who spoke shortly after he received the award, observed with delight…

▪︎ 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…