The federal government has approved the increase of the monthly allowance for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members from N33,000 to N77, 000. In a statement on Wednesday, acting spokesperson of the NYSC, Caroline Embu, said the upward review takes effect from July 2024. The statement added that the said the development is in line…
The governor of Rivers state, Mr. Nyesom Wike, was at the Plateau state high court, Jos, on Wednesday to witness the trial of the former governor of th state, Mr. Jonah Jang. Jang, alongside Yusuf Pam, former cashier in the office of the secretary to the state government (SSG), are being prosecuted by the Economic…
Hon. Rimamnde Shawulu Kwewum is a man of many parts – journalists, author, entrepreneur, IT Specialist/ Web-Developer, philanthropist and politician. He is a two term lawmaker, representing Donga, Takum, Ussa and Yangtu Development Area Federal Constituency of Taraba state in the National Assembly. Kwewum attended the famous Government College, Keffi, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria…
By Shu’aibu Usman Leman As Nigeria approaches the pivotal 2027 general election, the nation faces a critical juncture, contending with escalating security crises and a perceived leadership deficit. Public discourse is dominated by urgent concerns regarding governmental efficacy and the pervasive insecurity that has gripped the country. Allegations made by All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart…
The Southern Kaduna Youth and Students Forum (SKYSFOM), has asked the senate not to confirm Nasir El-Rufai, the immediate past governor of Kaduna state, as a minister. In a statement on Thursday in Kaduna, the group said the appointment of El-Rufai as minister will do more harm than good to the country. The group alleged that…
Security forces have rescued Major Christopher Datong, the military officer abducted by bandits at the staff quarters of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna. On August 24, the bandits invaded the military training institution, killing two officers, injuring one other, while Datong was abducted. A statement issued at about 12:15am on Sunday by the spokesman of…
