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The United Nations Development Programme has commended the Kaduna State Government for its sustained commitment to skills-based education, youth development, agriculture, and social investment, describing the initiatives as strategic investments in human capital. The commendation was given on Friday during a courtesy visit to Governor Uba Sani by a UNDP delegation led by its Resident Representative in Nigeria, Ms Elsie Attahfua, alongside officials from the Office of the Vice President. The visit focused on strengthening collaboration between the state and development partners, particularly through the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme, a Federal Government initiative implemented under the Office of the Vice…
Commuters and other road users on the Odo Iyaloro Bridge near Maryland, Lagos, were stranded for hours on Friday. Several road users attributed the flooding and resulting severe traffic congestion to blocked drainage channels. Although the rainfall was light, water accumulated on the bridge after the drainage system failed to discharge it, significantly slowing vehicular movement. The disruption led to a spillover of traffic onto the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway and extended through Ikorodu Road, compounding delays for motorists travelling toward Maryland and surrounding areas. Some drivers attributed the incident to poor drainage maintenance and called on the relevant authorities to clear…
The Federal High Court in Ibadan on Friday nullified the Peoples Democratic Party National Convention held on November 15, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State. The court also barred Kabiru Turaki and others from presenting themselves as national officers of the party, dealing a significant blow to the faction that emerged from the convention. Despite internal disputes within the party, the PDP went ahead with its highly anticipated two-day 2025 Elective National Convention at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Adamasingba, Ibadan. Tagged #Ibadan2025, the convention attracted thousands of party delegates, leaders, and supporters. The court’s decision follows ongoing leadership disputes within…
Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has set a new benchmark in English football after becoming the quickest manager to reach 400 wins in the English top flight. As reported by BBC Sports on Friday, the Manchester City boss achieved the milestone following City’s Champions League victory over Galatasaray. Although the win came in European competition, it marked Guardiola’s 400th win in English top-flight matches, reached in fewer games than any other manager in the Premier League era. Guardiola, who joined Manchester City in 2016, has consistently driven the club to domestic dominance, winning multiple Premier League titles, FA Cups, and…
The Actors Guild of Nigeria has appointed former Big Brother Naija housemate, Tega Dominic, as Special Adviser on Sexual Harassment to the National President-Elect of the Guild. The appointment was announced in an official letter shared by Tega on her Instagram page on Thursday, where she also publicly accepted the role. The appointment letter, which Tega shared partly read, ““This is to gladly inform you of your appointment as Special Adviser (SA) on Sexual Harassment to the National President-Elect, Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN).” According to the Guild, the office is tasked with safeguarding members and promoting ethical standards within…
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US President Donald Trump said Friday he will nominate former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as chair of the US central bank, setting the stage for a high-stakes Senate confirmation battle.The decision, announced by Trump on his social media platform Truth Social, confirmed Thursday reports that Trump would move ahead with the 55‑year‑old ex–Fed official and Morgan Stanley banker as his preferred candidate.The president said that he had known Warsh for a long time and had “no doubt” that he would go down as “one of the “GREAT Fed chairmen, maybe the best.”Prediction markets and Wall…
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The people allegedly plotting a coup against the Bola Tinubu administration purchased 32 Gulf and SUV vehicles to aid their covert operations, PREMIUM TIMES can authoritatively report. Security sources with direct knowledge of the matter told this newspaper that military investigators obtained evidence of the purchases. Investigators found that the vehicles were procured to disguise movements, gather intelligence, and enable discreet access to sensitive locations, including airports and other public facilities across strategic points. The cars were allegedly used to move operatives around without attracting attention and to conduct reconnaissance activities linked to the plot. One of our sources said…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Friday launched zero-emission electric transit services at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, as part of efforts to reduce carbon emissions and cut reliance on fossil fuels. The initiative introduces electric vehicles for passenger and staff movement within the airport environment. FAAN said the project aligns with its renewable energy goals and broader efforts to improve environmental sustainability across its operations. The electric transit services were developed in partnership with Possible Electric Mobility and Zeut Energies. FAAN’s Board Chairperson, Abdullahi Ganduje, commissioned the project alongside the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer…
