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The Federal Government plans to create about 7,000 direct jobs through an estate-based ranching programme aimed at empowering youths and women, boosting livestock productivity, and stimulating rural economic development. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development following a strategic engagement involving the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha. According to the statement, the proposed estate-based livestock management model is designed to provide structured opportunities for young people and women to participate in ranch operations and other livestock-related enterprises while promoting modern and sustainable livestock production systems. “The programme is projected to…
Super Eagles new boy Femi Azeez says his future is out of his hands as speculation over a summer move continues to mount, with Aston Villa and Ipswich Town both linked with the Millwall forward following a breakthrough season in the Championship, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 24-year-old was one of the standout players in the second tier this season, scoring 11 goals and registering eight assists in 35 appearances across all competitions as Millwall narrowly missed out on promotion. The Lions finished third in the Championship but fell at the playoff semi-final stage against Hull City. Despite the heartbreak,…
Singer and songwriter, Adekunle Gold, recently hosted an exclusive dinner at Vici, Victoria Island, Lagos, to celebrate his appointment as a brand ambassador for the single malt Scotch whisky, The Macallan. The invitation-only event, which hosted about 50 guests, brought together leading figures from Nigeria’s creative and entertainment industry, including Simi Kosoko, Bovi, Ladipoe, Femi Dapson, Dotun Kayode, Teniola Aladese, Ugo Mozie, Kaylah Oniwo, Enioluwa Adeoluwa, Tomike Adeoye, and others. Designed as an intimate celebration of craftsmanship and intentional creativity, the evening featured a live four-piece string quartet and bespoke cocktails as guests arrived. The event was formally opened by…
Key takeaways:Ether derivatives metrics flip to a heavily bearish bias as cascading liquidations cut off a relief bounce. A critical ZCash bug discovered by AI triggers widespread fears of contagion, driving a contraction in Ethereum TVL.Ether (ETH) plummeted to a 13-month low of $1,540 on Friday, following the bearish trend across the broader cryptocurrency market. Traders now fear a deeper price correction, given weakness in ETH derivatives metrics and heightened risk after a bug was found in the Zcash blockchain.ETH perpetual futures annualized funding rate. Source: LaevitasThe Ether futures annualized funding rate flipped negative on Friday, indicating increased demand for short…
Before Olivia Culpo and her husband, San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, told the world they are expecting another baby, they told their families. Thankfully, they documented the moment for all to see. “Telling our family I’m pregnant again ❤️,” Culpo, 34, wrote via Instagram alongside a video compilation of the couple delivering the good news to their loved ones. The video begins with the couple themselves learning that Culpo is pregnant with McCaffrey, 29, being the first to look at the positive pregnancy test before turning it to his wife of two years, then showing the camera. After…
The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the attack on Idogun Ido-Ani community in Ose Local Government Area of the state by bandits, during which a nine-year-old boy was abducted. The incident reportedly occurred at 1:30 a.m. at Ugbosi quarters on Friday as the armed men invaded the community, firing gunshots and scaring residents. The police, in a statement by their spokesperson, Abayomi Jimoh, said the gunmen forced their way into the residence of one Olaosebikan Isaac, a pastor, who, in a desperate attempt to save his life, escaped into the surrounding bush, leaving behind his nine-year-old son, Victor Olaosebikan.…
The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) has re-elected its President and Chairman of the Governing Council, Mallam Ahmed Ladan Gobir, FCIPM, fnli, for another term, as the institute announced significant milestones in membership growth, digital transformation, and regulatory enforcement at its 57th Annual General Meeting (AGM). Mallam Gobir secured a total of 2,784 votes to retain his position, while the Vice President, Mrs. Chidinma Justina Obiejesi, FCIPM, was also re-elected with 1,469 votes. The AGM also saw the emergence of Mr. Adeyemi Ajayi, FCIPM, Chartered FCIPD, as National Treasurer, polling 1,785 votes. Several members of the Governing…
The Zamfara State chapter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has been thrown into a leadership crisis following the emergence of two rival factions, each claiming control of the party’s structure in the state. The factions are led by Kabiru Garba Gusau and Shehu Muhammad Maisshanu Guluba, both of whom insist they are the legitimate leaders of the party in Zamfara State. Despite the dispute over the party’s leadership, the two camps have maintained a common position that Barrister Mahadi Aliyu Gusau remains the party’s governorship candidate after emerging victorious in the ADC primary election. Addressing journalists in Gusau, the…
African champions Super Falcons edged past Senegal 2-1 in their international friendly at the Remo Stars Sports Complex, Ikenne on Friday. The hosts took control of the game from the first minute but had to wait until around the half-hour mark before scoring the curtain raiser. Former African Women’s Footballer of the Year, Asisat Oshoala, coolly converted from the spot in the 32nd minute. Everton midfielder Toni Payne doubled Nigeria’s lead four minutes before the break. Payne slotted the ball home superbly from a wonderful pass from right-back Shukurat Oladipo. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade was denied just before the break by…
Nollywood actress and African Action Congress governorship candidate for Abia State in the 2027 elections, Doris Ogala, was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, on Friday after losing consciousness. According to reports and a video circulating on social media, Ogala collapsed during a consultation earlier in the day. She was stabilised at the facility and later shared an update on her condition on her Instagram handle. “I was rushed to FMC Umuahia. I lost consciousness. Glory to God I am stabilised now,” she wrote on Instagram, captioning a video of her at the health centre. While at the hospital,…
