The Federal Government has announced plans to replace the traditional khaki uniform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) with Adire fabric as part of ongoing reforms aimed at repositioning the scheme and promoting indigenous industries. The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, disclosed this on Thursday while speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning…
An X user has stirred mixed reactions after admitting she felt disappointed after receiving ₦15,000 from someone living in the United States who had promised to send her “big money.” According to her, she is grateful for every gift and didn’t ask for the money, but said the amount felt underwhelming considering the…
My girlfriend and I have been dating for about two years and some months now. Before love came into the picture, we were very good friends. We grew up together, come from the same town, attended the same basic schools, and remained close even after SHS. Over the years, our friendship only became stronger until…
A prominent Zimbabwean doctor and business executive, Dr David Madzikanda, has told a Harare magistrate’s court that two women involved in a cyberbullying case are both his girlfriends, while stating that he remains legally married to his wife. Dr Madzikanda made the disclosure while testifying as a State witness before Magistrate Lisa Mutendereki in Zimbabwe,…
A London court has ordered a man to pay substantial legal costs after losing a dispute over his late brother’s multimillion-pound estate. The case centred on the estate of the late property investor and restaurateur Abbas Moaven, whose widow, Gabriela Teixeira, successfully challenged documents that reduced the value of the inheritance available to her and…
Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have dismantled an illegal arms manufacturing syndicate and recovered five locally fabricated rifles during an intelligence-led operation in Kebbi State. The operation targeted a secluded compound allegedly being used by the syndicate to manufacture and supply locally made firearms to terrorist and bandit groups operating across the…
Rapper Rick Ross has expressed interest in becoming a part-owner of the Miami Dolphins, saying he hopes to play an active role in strengthening the NFL franchise’s relationship with its local community. Speaking in an interview with TMZ Sports, Ross said he would not view ownership as a symbolic investment but would instead work to…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) under former Senate President David Mark, dismissing a suit challenging the emergence of the party’s current executives. In a judgment delivered on Thursday, July 2, Justice Musa Liman held that the suit filed by House of Representatives member Leke…
Oil prices extended their decline on Thursday, July 2, falling by about one per cent for a third consecutive trading session after Qatar indicated that Iran and the United States had made progress in indirect negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures dropped 77 cents, or 1.1 per cent, to $70.80 per barrel,…
About 50 community elders abducted while they were on their way to a peace meeting with bandits in Zamfara State have regained their freedom after a reported ransom payment of about N35 million. This was disclosed on Thursday, July 2, by conflict and security journalist Bakatsine in a post on X. According to the report, the victims,…
