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Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has approved the release of over N21 billion for the payment of retirement and death gratuities to workers of the state, local governments and the Local Education Authority. The approval was disclosed on Thursday by the Head of Civil Service of the state, Alhaji Falalu Bawale, during the inaugural meeting of the committee set up to coordinate the disbursement of the funds. Bawale said the funds are meant to clear all outstanding retirement and death benefits covering the period from September 2023 to October 2025, noting that the move is aimed at easing the…

The Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command CP Danladi Isa has confirmed the report about the killing of an officer of the Nigerian Army in Aba, saying that efforts are on to nab and prosecute  those behind “the heinous crime.” It was reported that the slain Army officer identified as Lance Corporal David  was killed in Aba on November 21, in a suspected cult-related attack. The officer was reportedly trailed to his family’s residence in Aba and killed in the presence of his parents. But responding to questions on the matter during his end-of-the-year media briefing in his office on…

Wilfred Ndidi, captain of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, has insisted that Eric Chelle’s men will miss former captain, William Troost-Ekong. Ndidi was named the new Super Eagles captain yesterday after Troost-Ekong recently retired from international football. The former Leicester City star hailed the former Watford player as outspoken leader. Ndidi told the Super Eagles media, “Troost-Ekong stands for the Nigeria team, I admire him a lot and how outspoken he is. “Everyone in the Super Eagles squad looks up to him. I’ve learned a lot from him. “We also spoke a couple of weeks ago, so I feel like Troost-Ekong is…

Comedian and show promoter, Olanrewaju Gregory, aka Larry J, is of the opinion that Artificial Intelligence cannot replace comedy. Speaking on the growing influence of artificial intelligence in creative spaces, said, “AI can try, but it can’t capture human timing, voice, and emotional switch. Comedy is human.” Larry J also announced the fourth edition of his annual “family-friendly” comedy showcase, scheduled to hold on December 25, 2025, at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos. The Christmas Day event is set to run from 6pm, offering what the organiser describes as an evening of clean comedy, creativity, and wholesome entertainment for audiences…

The fundamental significance of the public administrator in the overall architecture of government is measured by her capacity to enhance the three functions of government: policy management, regulatory, and service delivery. The policy management function refers to the means by which the government manages the available resources through a process of policy choices that allow the government to achieve its set goals. Once a specific policy choice has been made, the government—in the recognition that the governance space must be expanded to allow for the participation of nonstate actors—needs to regulate the space through regulatory parameters to facilitate effective and…

All On has released its Impact Evaluation Report 2025, highlighting how its interventions have reshaped Nigeria’s energy landscape and improved the lives of more than one million people across the country. The report chronicles All On’s journey since entering the Nigerian energy market in 2016, when nearly half of the population lacked access to electricity and the sector faced an estimated 92 per cent annual funding gap. Against this backdrop, the organisation adopted what it described as a risk-tolerant approach, combining catalytic investments, innovative financing mechanisms, and ecosystem-building strategies to accelerate progress toward universal energy access. According to the report,…

The Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Malam Shehu Dikko, has confirmed that rewards for Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Super Falcons and D’Tigress have been fully approved and processed. The Super Falcons and D’Tigress are to be rewarded following their triumphs in their respective African competitions, whilst the Super Eagles will be honoured for finishing runners-up at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. Dikko made the confirmation on Friday during an interview on Arise Television, providing details on the rewards, which include houses, land, national honours and monetary incentives. “I can tell you Mr President has already approved…

Afrobeats artiste, Adedoyin Adepoju, professionally known as BadboyTrue, says he draws inspiration from musicians who built themselves from scratch, stayed true to their sound, and transformed personal struggles into success. In a statement shared with Saturday Beats, he said, “Their stories remind me that greatness is a product of perseverance, and that inspires me and motivates me in every aspect of my life.” The artiste, formerly signed to 20s Melodies Limited, explained his approach to music. “I make music from real-life stories, emotions you can feel, and situations you can relate to. My sound is where rhythm meets reality, creating…

Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Federal Road Maintenance Agency and lawmaker representing Ibarapa East/Ido federal constituency of Oyo State, Aderemi Oseni, calls for improved FERMA funding to tackle the challenges of poor roads network in the country, and efforts to ensure President Bola Tinubu gets a second term, in this interview with BANKOLE TAIWO You have often described your journey as one of humble beginnings. Could you share more about this? I am a Structural Engineer, I founded the Step Development, a construction firm with about 500 workers and we have also contributed our quota to helping with infrastructural…

DraftKings is expanding beyond sports betting into the realm of prediction markets, laying the groundwork for future crypto-linked contracts as regulated event trading gains momentum in the United States.As Bloomberg reported, the company announced on Friday that it has launched the DraftKings Predictions app, which allows users to trade contracts on sports and financial outcomes. At launch, the app is available in 38 states, with sports-related trading permitted in 17 of them.DraftKings ultimately plans to expand its prediction market offerings beyond sports and finance to include contracts linked to crypto, entertainment and cultural events, according to Bloomberg.DraftKings’ push into prediction…