Foreigners have been given 15 days deadline to leave Khartoum, the capital of Sudan. The order was given by the Governor of Khartoum State, Mr.Ahmed Osman Hamza on Thursday It was reported that Khartoum State extended only fifteen days as a deadline for foreigners to leave the state, based on a decision from the Security Committee, while the committee held a meeting to follow up on the implementation of the curfew and motorcycle ban. This decision was issued yesterday 11 July, 2024. In early May, the Governor of Khartoum had announced the approval of the head of Sovereignty Council, Commander-in-Chief…
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Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) and United Nations International Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF) have sensitize the mastercrafts, skilled workers and trainees on zero-tolerance for sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse on the training of 5,250 girls and young women in Lagos State. The warning was given at a two-day induction workshop for Technical and Vocation Education Training (TVET) Trainers and Skilled Workers organized by Girls’ Education and Skills Partnership (GESP), UNICEF in collaboration with YABATECH. In her welcome address, the Project Coordinator, Dr. Funmilayo Doherty disclosed that “the purpose of the induction workshop for the TVET trainers and skilled workers is…
A former Presidential Candidate, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has hailed the Supreme Court judg\ment that bars the Federal Government from sending Local Governments funds to States, but directly to the LGAs. The Supreme Court, on Thursday, 11 July, 2024, declared that it is unconstitutional for State governors to hold onto funds meant for Local Government (LG) administrations. In its lead judgement read by Justice Emmanuel Agim, the apex court observed that the refusal of state government on financial autonomy for local governments has gone on for over two decades. However, Mr Olawepo-Hashim counseled that accountability structures including the local Governments Legislative Assemblies,…
The Federal Government’s efforts to combat illegal mining received a significant boost yesterday with the arraignment of several Chinese nationals for illegal mining activities in Lokpaukwu community, Umuchieze, within Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State. The suspects: eight Chinese nationals and one Nigerian, were recently apprehended by the Mining Marshals, an elite security outfit crafted from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The Marshals are tasked with ridding the mining sector of illegal operators. The Mining Marshals, codenamed “Operation Hayakin Kogo,” is the brainchild of the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake. This initiative is…
Over 70 per cent of Nigerians who were asked to pay a bribe in 2023 refused to do so on at least one occasion, according to a new report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime(UNODC). According to a statement, “Corruption in Nigeria: Patterns and Trends”, jointly produced with Nigeria’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) with the support of the MacArthur Foundation and the Government of Denmark, is the third survey of perceptions of corruption among the Nigerian population and provides an analysis of corruption trends and the effectiveness of anti-corruption strategies in the country. “This survey is…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the younger generation across Africa as the catalyst for developing a new economic frontier for the continent. Prince Abiodun stated this, when he received members of the Royal African Young Leadership Forum, an initiative of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi for young men and women of the African continent in Abeokuta on Thursday night. While commending Oba Ogunwusi for starting a movement of an evolving leadership for Africa, the governor said that the energy and creativity of members of the forum would help reposition the continent. He said: “I see…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, said on Friday, 12 July, 2024, that the ascension of Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland is a testament to the enduring and resilient spirit of Ibadan. The Governor noted that the coronation of Oba Olakulehin has also put individuals who chose to focus on things that divide Ibadan in their place, as Oba Olakulehin has now taken the crown to Ibadan North-East and Ona-Ara. Governor Makinde stated this at the historic Mapo Hall Grounds, where he presented the staff and instrument of office to Oba Olakulehin, during an elaborate event…
Stranded Nigerian students in the United Kingdom (UK) get relief as an amicable payment solution have been agreed to get their tuition fees paid. No fewer than 60 Nigerian students were reportedly stopped from lectures by Teesside University and reported to the Home Office, and ordered to leave the UK for non payment of tution fees. The students subsequently blamed the devaluation of the naira for their breach of visa sponsorship requirements. The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, announced on Thursday, 11 July, 2024, at a press conference ahead of the 2024 National Diaspora…
The President of the Republic of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko has stated his country’s readiness to partner with the Federal Republic of Nigeria in key areas of the economy, reports thegazellenews.com He stated this when he received the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu in his office in Belarus. He highlighted some of the areas Belarus is looking at for cooperation between the two countries to include agriculture, food processing, industry and education. The President who spoke through an interpreter pointed out that Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s visit has further strengthened his administration’s resolve to enhance bilateral relations with Nigeria noting…
Barely two weeks after false rumours of his death swept across social media, famous veteran Nollywood actor, Olu Jacobs, is celebrating his 82nd birthday on Thursday, 11 July, 2024. Jacobs’ wife, Joke Silva, took to Instagram on Thursday, 11 July, 2024 to celebrate the milestone, sharing a video that included the actor in a customised house coat as she showered him with prayers. “82 just like that. Agba ko ni nira l’agbara Jesu. Happy birthday and have an amazing year ahead, my darling… Sir J of life _olujacobs (loving his customised housecoat),” she wrote. Commenting on Silva’s post, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde…