By Funmi Ojo | Oyo The Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has urged National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to take advantage of the opportunities provided during their service year to acquire skills and add value to themselves. The governor, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Oyo State, Mrs Olubukola …
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A 58-year-old Zimbabwean woman, Sithembiso Budzirikawa, has been arrested for allegedly using black magic to threaten her Human Resources (HR) manager in a bid to recover her unpaid salary. The incident occurred on August 21, 2024, in Goromonzi, Zimbabwe, where Budzirikawa resorted to drastic measures after her repeated requests for …
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Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded by 3.19% in the second quarter of 2024, as reported by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This growth marks an improvement compared to the 2.51% growth recorded in the same period last year and the 2.98% in the first quarter of 2024. The …
Read More »Bayelsa PDP Chieftain Arrested for Alleged Illegal Firearms Possession
The Assistant Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State, Amadein Tibiebi, has been arrested by officers from Zone 16 of the Nigerian Police for alleged illegal possession of firearms. Tibiebi, an ex-militant, is currently being held at the Criminal Investigation Department of the Bayelsa State Police …
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