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The Abia State Government has approved the employment of 50 outstanding TechRise Information Communication Technology graduates into the state civil service. Governor Alex Otti of Abia State announced this on Saturday during the TechRise Cohort 2 graduation ceremony in Umuahia. Mr Otti directed the Abia State head of civil service to begin their documentation, adding that the employment would follow due process and require valid credentials. He stated that the employment embargo in the state civil service had been temporarily lifted to accommodate the 50 graduates. The governor also announced that 849 graduates of the programme would receive laptops to…
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), Nigeria’s chapter of Transparency International, has raised concerns over claims that the Presidency assented to a tax law that is different from the version passed by the National Assembly. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, the organisation warned that if the allegation is confirmed, it would represent a serious breach of the Constitution, legislative procedure, and public trust. CISLAC said Nigeria’s law-making process is clearly set out in the Constitution and cautioned against any changes made after a bill has been passed by parliament. According to the…
Former Nigeria midifelder, Sunday Oliseh, has shared his thoughts on the exclusion of Maduka Okoye from the final 28-man squad to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Okoye was dropped from the final squad despite being included in Eric Chelle’s provisional list of 54 players. Oliseh claims the Udinese goalkeeper was “torn to bits” by fans and pundits after his last appearance for the Super Eagles. “The last game he played for Nigeria, I remember this boy being torn into bits online, online, television, everywhere,” Oliseh said about Okoye on his podcast. “He was so much destroyed that I remember…
Bureaucratic hurdles and inter-agency disagreements may be slowing down the recruitment of forest guards approved by President Bola Tinubu, Sunday PUNCH has learnt. Reliable sources told our correspondent that the delay was causing serious concern for stakeholders especially as insecurity had continued to worsen. President Tinubu in May 2025 approved the recruitment under the renewed national forest policing initiative aimed at curbing banditry, kidnapping and terrorism, particularly in forested and rural communities. He directed each state to recruit between 2,000 and 5,000 forest guards. The initiative followed a meeting between the President and state governors in February 2024, during which…
Title holders successfully defended their belts at the Rising Lion in Elephant Shadow Boxing Championship, tagged “Enyimba 2025”, which ended at Aba Sports Club 1926. In the featherweight category, Zoe Okoronkwo, known as “King Priest”, crushed Nwambeke Ndubisi via technical knockout in the first round to retain his South-Eastern Nigeria Featherweight Boxing title. The super featherweight encounter followed a similar pattern as Israel Ogbodo, nicknamed “Izzy Money”, sent Udeh Chibuike packing in the first round via technical knockout. The lightweight bout proved more competitive, with Chinaza Okoronkwo, called “Emperor”, defeating Ede Emmanuel Peter via unanimous decision to defend his title.…
Lily Allen is opening up about the demise of her marriage to actor David Harbour — and how the split has impacted her two daughters. “I stay out of it,” Allen, 40, told The Observer in an interview published on Saturday, December 5, after she was asked if her two daughters stay in contact with her ex. (Allen shares two daughters, Ethel Mary and Marnie Rose, with her first ex husband, Sam Cooper. The pair also shared a son, George, who was delivered stillborn in 2010, six months into Allen’s pregnancy.) “But they’ve both got phones,” Allen continued of her…
The 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP,, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has stated that the party is closely observing the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking in Abuja at the NNPP national convention, shortly after newly re-elected party executives took their oath of office in the presence of INEC representatives, Kwankwaso described the role of the electoral body as critical to the survival of democracy. He congratulated INEC on the appointment of its new national chairman, Prof Joash Amupitan, emphasising that public confidence in elections depends largely on the commission’s conduct. “Let…
YouTuber-turned boxer, Jake Paul, has suggested why he lost to British fighter Anthony Joshua on Friday. Paul admitted he was fatigued during the fight and lacked the best cardio, praising Joshua for his great performance and powerful punches. In their Miami fight, Paul sustained a fractured jaw as he endured six rounds against the two-time heavyweight champion. The 28-year-old American was knocked down four times during the fight. In his post-fight interview, Paul stated (via Metro UK), “My [jaw] is definitely broken. But man, that was good. “I love this, so I will come back and get a world championship…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has acknowledged that political crisis that plagued the state significantly slowed the pace of governance in the first 23 months of his administration. He, however, assured the people of Bonny Kingdom that his government is repositioned now to deliver stronger and more visible development across the state. Fubara spoke on Saturday in Bonny Local Government Area during a reception organised in his honour by the Amanyanabo (kimg) and Natural Ruler of Bonny Kingdom, King Edward Asimini William Dappa, and the Grand Bonny Chief’s Council. The governor was in Bonny to witness the Iria ceremony of…
Arsenal forward, Victor Gyokeres, ended his goal drought with a first-half strike to secure a 1-0 victory over Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday. Gyokeres converted a penalty in the 27th minute, giving the Gunners the lead they would hold for the rest of the match. The win moves Arsenal to the top of the English Premier League table, continuing their strong start to the season. The match saw Arsenal dominate possession, creating several opportunities, while Everton struggled to break down the visitors’ solid defensive structure.Gyokeres’ goal not only secured the win but also marked his first goal in several…
