News as it breaks
In a significant breakthrough in the fight against violent crime, the Kano State Police Command has confirmed the voluntary surrender of a 20-year-old suspect, Umar Auwal, popularly known as ‘Abba Dujal’, who admitted to committing a string of deadly attacks across Kano and Jigawa States. The Command’s Public Relations Officer,…
In a significant move to combat youth unemployment and foster economic growth, the Office of the Special Assistant to the President on Capacity Development has launched a nationwide training initiative in partnership with development organization, Stability and Sustenance. Announcing the programme during a press briefing in Abuja, the Special Assistant…
In a surprising development, a 20-year-old man suspected to be behind a string of violent crimes in Kano and Jigawa States has turned himself in to authorities. The suspect, identified as Umar Auwal, popularly known by the alias “Abba Dujal,” is a resident of Wudil Local Government Area of Kano…
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday officially launched the Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme (LEEP), a major federal initiative designed to create 2.5 million sustainable jobs across Nigeria’s economic landscape. Developed by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, LEEP is anchored on six strategic pillars aimed at addressing youth…
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Yemi Cardoso, has highlighted the transformative potential of the Nigeria-China Bilateral Currency Swap Agreement (BCSA), describing it as a strategic catalyst for trade efficiency and maritime sector revitalization. Speaking through his Senior Special Assistant on Finance and Strategy, Mr. Anthony…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, on Tuesday arraigned Agudosi Christopher Okechukwu before Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, for alleged non-declaration of foreign currency amounting to £8,020 (Eight Thousand and Twenty Pounds Sterling) and $704 (Seven Hundred and Four…
In a stirring display of patriotism and inter-sectoral solidarity, lawmakers, security chiefs, journalists, and civil society leaders gathered in Abuja for the 2025 Easter Cantata Concert organized by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council. The event served as a powerful platform for reinforcing unity, responsible journalism, and the…
The Federal Government has earmarked a substantial N120 billion to advance Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Nigeria, signaling a renewed commitment to equipping the nation’s youth with practical skills tailored for the evolving industrial landscape. This was disclosed by the Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba…
Leaders of West Africa will gather in Accra, Ghana, on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, to officially kick off the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the region’s leading intergovernmental organization. The announcement was made in a statement by ECOWAS Principal Officer for Information and…
In a strategic move to bolster youth empowerment and reduce unemployment, over 50 young Nigerians have commenced intensive training in telecommunications technology, including operations, installation, maintenance, and equipment deployment. The pilot initiative, a collaboration between the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) and civil society organization Grassroots Bridge Builders,…
