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Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has disclosed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to launch an unemployment benefits scheme aimed at cushioning the effects of joblessness among Nigerian youths. Kalu made the disclosure at a town hall meeting of the Renewed Hope Partners (RHP) held in Bende, Bende Local Government Area of Abia State, where he also announced a N1 billion support package for 2,000 small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) across the state. According to him, the proposed unemployment benefits scheme is among several social protection programmes in the pipeline under the Tinubu administration to…

seizes 6,000 kg of illicit drugs, arrests 760 suspects The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Ogun State Command, has arrested a 49-year-old man, Fatokun Rahmon, for allegedly stocking 347 kilograms of cannabis sativa in a warehouse located in Rounda, Abeokuta. This follows intelligence-based operations targeted at the Rounda area, which led to the arrest of the suspect and the discovery of the warehouse known for stockpiling illicit substances. The spokesperson of the NDLEA, Musa Harris, confirmed this to newsmen in a statement obtained in Abeokuta, the state capital, on Tuesday. Musa said that based on the information, the operatives…

A senior South Korean lawmaker is facing mounting scrutiny after local media reported that he aggressively questioned the country’s largest cryptocurrency exchange while his son was securing a role at its main rival, raising renewed concerns about conflicts of interest at the intersection of politics and the crypto industry.Kim Byung-kee, floor leader of the Democratic Party and a member of the National Assembly’s Political Affairs Committee, has been accused of pressuring Dunamu, the operator of Upbit, while allegedly helping one of his sons obtain an internship at Bithumb.The allegations were first detailed in reports by Kyunghyang Shinmun and later echoed…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday arraigned the Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, over alleged money laundering involving N5.79 billion. According to a post obtained from EFCC’s X account on Tuesday, Adamu was arraigned alongside Ayab Agro Products and Freight Company Limited on a six-count charge bordering on money laundering, contrary to Section 21(a) and punishable under Section 21 of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. At the commencement of proceedings, prosecuting counsel, Samuel I. Chime, informed the court that the…

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has issued a heartfelt apology to Tunisian midfielder Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane following a heavy challenge during Nigeria’s 3-2 victory on Saturday, reports Soccernet.ng. ​Nigeria’s win over Tunisia is one of the most thrilling encounters of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations so far. While many expected a tight game, the Super Eagles dominated the Carthage Eagles, and had already established a three-goal lead by the 70th minute. Super Eagles Celebrate goal during AFCON 2025. (Photo by: ImagoxSegun Ogunfeyitimi) ​However, there was a moment of controversy in the 67th minute. After Semi Ajayi fouled a…

A Consultant Endocrinologist, Dr Grace Senbanjo, has urged Nigerians to desist from self-medication and the indiscriminate use of antibiotics to curb the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance. Senbanjo, also a Consultant Physician at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Lagos. She expressed concern over the high and alarming rate of antibiotics abuse, self-medication, and the use of unprescribed antibiotics in Nigeria, describing it as a major threat to the nation’s healthcare system. “The use of antibiotics without a prescription from qualified medical experts is one of the…

Jay-Jay Okocha, who starred in Germany, England and France, remains a football idol for the former Middlesbrough striker, who also praises Victor Osimhen… Uganda forward Uche Ikpeazu has revealed his deep connection to Nigeria ahead of his side’s Group C meeting with the Super Eagles, Soccernet.ng reports.  The former Reading player opened up on Nigerian football icon Jay Jay Okocha, who shaped his love for the game. He also expressed his admiration for Victor Osimhen. Uche Ikpeazu celebrates with his teammates after scoring during the group C match between Tanzania and Uganda at the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 in…

Gilbert Ekugbe Road accidents remain a frequent and deadly hazard on Nigerian highways, claiming countless lives each year. Yet, some public figures have narrowly escaped tragedy, walking away from near-fatal crashes with their lives intact. From world-class athletes to celebrated musicians and gospel ministers, these celebrities’ close calls serve as a stark reminder of the risks on the road—and the resilience of those who survive. PUNCH Online highlights some celebrities who survived near-fatal accidents: 1. Anthony Joshua World boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, is recuperating in a hospital following a road accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway on December 29, 2025. The…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the declared intention of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to support the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 presidential election while remaining a member of the PDP as “nothing less than a locus classicus of anti-democratic adventurism.” In a statement on Monday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the PDP said Wike’s posture raises broader concerns about democratic norms and internal party discipline, arguing that publicly aligning with a rival political platform while retaining membership of another party undermines the foundations of representative democracy. The…

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Division, working in synergy with other security agencies, have sustained a high operational tempo across the Niger Delta Region, recording major successes in the ongoing crackdown on oil theft, pipeline vandalism and related economic crimes. According to the Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Jonah Danjuma, the troops, between November 23 and December 28, 2025, arrested 19 suspected oil thieves, deactivated 22 illegal refining and bunkering hubs, and recovered more than 180,000 litres of stolen petroleum products valued at over N150 million. Danjuma said the coordinated operations significantly disrupted criminal…