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The North West Development Commission (NWDC) has officially announced the cancellation of its foreign scholarship scheme, citing a new directive from the Federal Government that prioritises investment in local educational institutions. In a statement issued by the commission’s management on Thursday, the NWDC said the decision aligns with recent guidance from the Federal Ministry of Education, which calls for the redirection of educational development resources toward strengthening domestic capacity. “In line with the federal government’s recent directive to prioritise local education in Nigeria, the North West Development Commission announces the cancellation of applications for foreign scholarships,” the statement read. This…

The Kogi State Judicial Service Commission, JSC, has ordered the compulsory retirement of Alemeru Adekunle Bamidele, a judge in the Area Court system. This was the resolution of the commission at its 136th meeting held on Monday, 5th May 2025. The judge was found to have purchased a building—being the subject matter of litigation before him—after ordering its sale, and thereafter refused to make full payment for the property. Similarly, Magistrate Tanimu U. Muhammed was suspended from performing adjudicatory duties as a magistrate for a period of two years, and is also to be issued a letter of warning. He…

Paris Saint-Germain manager, Luis Enrique, has insisted that the departure of Kylian Mbappé from the club was a shame. Enrique spoke following PSG’s 2-1 win over Arsenal in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final on Wednesday. Speaking after the match, Enrique also pointed out that he feels the current PSG squad is stronger now than when Mbappé was part of the team. Mbappé left the Parisians last summer to join Real Madrid on a free transfer. “I think I was very brave last season when I said that we were going to have a better team without…

The Kwara House of Assembly has resolved to wield the big stick against illegal and unregistered cooperative societies operating within the state. This action follows a motion titled “Need To Curb The Illegal Activities of Unregistered Cooperative Societies in Kwara State”, moved by Hon. Odetundun Olushola (Irepodun) and seconded by Hon. Maryam Yusuf Aladi (Ilorin South). In its resolution on the motion, the legislature urged Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq to direct the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Technology to commence the immediate identification of all unregistered cooperative societies and enforce their registration. Failure to comply, it stated, should attract the closure…

Manchester United will take on Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final. The Red Devils have qualified after coming from behind to defeat Athletic Bilbao 4-1 on Thursday night. Ruben Amorim’s side came into the tie with a 3-0 lead from the first leg in Spain. But it was the LaLiga side who stunned Old Trafford with the opening goal in the first half, after Mikel Jauregizar beat Andre Onana from distance with a stunning effort. Mason Mount came off the bench to curl home a glorious equalizer for the hosts, before Casemiro’s looping header and Rasmus Hojlund’s close-range finish…

Properties worth millions of naira have been destroyed as a result of a fire incident that ravaged two residential buildings in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. DAILY POST reports that the two incidents occurred at separate locations on Wednesday and Thursday. The first incident occurred at Arije Ishola Layout, Amuda, Ojere Basorun, Ibadan, on Wednesday. The fire affected two rooms and a parlour self-contained apartment on the upper floor of the building. It was learnt that the second incident occurred at SW9/201, Surulere Street, Oke-Ado area of Ibadan. It was further gathered that properties worth millions of naira were destroyed…

After three decades of separation, veteran Fuji musician General Kollington Ayinla has insisted that Salawa Abeni, remains his wife until death. Kollington made this assertion despite Salawa’s current relationship with another man. During his latest interview with media personality Teju BabyFace, Kollington remarked that Salawa’s present husband has merely “borrowed” her from him. Speaking about the incident that led to their separation, Kollington explained that their bond remains unbroken, and noted that the songstress has no child with her current partner. When asked what transpired between them, he responded: “That’s how God wants it to be. Salawa has three children…

The Kogi State Judicial Service Commission, JSC, has ordered the compulsory retirement of Alemeru Adekunle Bamidele, a judge in the Area Court system. This was the resolution of the commission at its 136th meeting held on Monday, 5th May 2025. The judge was found to have purchased a building—being the subject matter of litigation before him—after ordering its sale, and thereafter refused to make full payment for the property. Similarly, Magistrate Tanimu U. Muhammed was suspended from performing adjudicatory duties as a magistrate for a period of two years, and is also to be issued a letter of warning. He…

The Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has urged farmers to leverage digital technology in order to enhance increased food production and security. Tijani noted that this would transform the agricultural sector and enable precision farming, improving efficiency and enhancing sustainability. The minister, while stressing Nigeria’s vast population, traditional farming practices, and fertile, arable land, maintained that without technology, the country cannot practise agriculture effectively. He spoke on Thursday during the Ogun Tech Forward Innovation & Startups Roundtable session held with startup founders, tech leaders, and policymakers in Abeokuta, the state capital. Tijani asserted that with the…

The Police Command in Enugu State has arrested no fewer than 228 suspects in two months for various crimes ranging from kidnapping, murder, armed robbery and vandalism. In a press briefing on Thursday in Enugu, the state Commissioner of Police, Mr Mamman Giwa, said that the arrests were part of the command’s efforts to combat crime and ensure the state remains safe for citizens, investors and visitors. The commissioner disclosed that 33 kidnapped victims had been rescued, and 44 firearms, including ammunition, had been recovered. He said 20 vehicles are also among items recovered from the suspects. According to him,…