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Mixed reactions have trailed remarks by Moniepoint’s Chief Executive Officer, Tosin Eniolorunda, that Nigeria lacks the skilled talent needed to meet the company’s global standards. Mr Eniolorunda stated that Nigeria is facing a shortage of skilled talent of global standards, citing the fintech company’s inability to fill 500 vacancies with world-class professionals since 2025. He made the statement while speaking at a recent edition of The Platform Nigeria in Lagos, noting that most Nigerians applying for roles at the fintech firm do not meet global standards, despite the company’s commitment to hiring more Nigerians. According to him, for Moniepoint to…

The management of Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) on Tuesday condemned the recent physical assault on its personnel and the invasion of its office in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State. In a statement issued by its Communications Officer, Blessing Tunoh, the company described the incident as unacceptable, stressing that attacks on staff carrying out lawful duties will not be tolerated. According to the statement, the incident involved the forceful entry of suspected criminal elements into the company’s Biu office. The attackers reportedly assaulted staff, destroyed property, and set company vehicles ablaze. YEDC further disclosed that several operational assets…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Jigawa State during the 2023 general elections, Mustapha Sule Lamido, has obtained the party’s nomination form to contest again in 2027. Lamido formally presented the nomination form to members of the PDP State Working Committee and other key stakeholders, seeking their endorsement and support ahead of the next election cycle. His move effectively puts to rest earlier speculation about a possible defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), following reports that he had been in discussions with the ruling party.Findings revealed that the move failed after the parties did not reach an…

Men of the Ogun Police Command have recovered a single-barrel long gun and six live cartridges as the suspect fled during a stop-and-search operation. The incident occurred when operatives of Aiyetoro Area Command, were carrying out a stop and search operation along the Ayetoro–Olodo Road axis. The Police Spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, told DAILY POST on Tuesday that the yet-to-be-identified male suspect, riding an unregistered Bajaj Boxer motorcycle, sighted the operatives from a distance and immediately fled. “In an attempt to evade arrest, the suspect reportedly threw a single-barrel long gun along with six live cartridges into a nearby bush…

Carter Efe, popular Nigerian streamer and champion of the recent celebrity boxing match, has lamented delayed payment of his N50 million prize. DAILY POST reports that Carter Efe defeated singer Portable in a celebrity boxing fight on Friday to win the N50 million prize. Reacting to his defeat, Portable alleged that the match judges crowned Carter Efe was scripted by the organizers to avoid paying the N23 billion stakes by fans who placed bets on his winning. However, speaking in a new video on social media, Carter called out the organizers over delay in payment of the N50 million prize…

Shooting Stars forward Lucky Emmanuel has said the two goals he scored against Nasarawa United will lift his confidence ahead of the final games this season. Emmanuel scored twice in Shooting Stars’ 3-2 win over Nasarawa United at Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasinga, Ibadan on Sunday. The goals took his tally to five in the NPFL this season. “My goals against Nasarawa United will bring the confidence back,” Emmanuel told 3SCfanstv. “It’s been a while without a goal but this helps me better as we look to the end of the campaign.” “We really needed the goals and I’m privileged to…

The Arewa Consultative Forum and the Nigeria Police Force on Tuesday traded words over the alleged sealing of the forum’s Kaduna headquarters ahead of its National Executive Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 6, 2026. While the ACF accused the police of illegally shutting down its secretariat, the Kaduna State Police Command denied the claim, insisting that its operatives were only deployed to prevent a breakdown of law and order following intelligence about a possible clash between rival factions within the organisation. In a statement issued in Kaduna by its National Publicity Secretary, Prof. Tukur Muhammad-Baba, the forum described the…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has rejected the judgment of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja ordering it to pay N100m damages to two officials of the Department of State Services over alleged defamation. Justice Yusuf Halilu on Tuesday awarded N100m damages against SERAP in the N5.5bn suit filed by DSS officials, Sarah John and Gabriel Ogundele. The court also ordered the organisation to issue public apologies, pay N1m litigation costs and 10 per cent annual post-judgment interest until the damages are fully paid. Reacting via its official X handle, @SERAPNigeria, the group described the judgment as…

The Delta State chapter of the City Boy Movement has pledged to deliver 2.7 million votes to the All Progressives Congress in the forthcoming elections, as part of a broader nationwide target of 10 million votes in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Tuesday, the group stated that it made the pledge during the inauguration of its State Executive and the unveiling of its secretariat at the Dome Events Centre in Asaba, Delta State. In its formal commitment, the movement stated,”The Delta State chapter of the City Boy Movement has pledged…

The next update to Apple’s operating systems could allow users to choose their preferred AI model for running Apple Intelligence. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is planning to allow third-party chatbots to power its AI features system-wide in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27, all expected for this fall. In addition to running Siri, compatible third-party AI models, called “Extensions,” will also now be able to run other Apple Intelligence features like Writing Tools and Image Playground.According to Gurman, Apple will also allow users to choose different Siri voices for different AI models — Siri responses from one…