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 Education Minister Proposes Extending NYSC Service to Two Years The Minister of Education, Olatunji Alausa, has put forward a proposal to extend the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program from its current one-year duration to two years. The announcement came during a courtesy visit by the NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, to the minister’s office in Abuja on Saturday. Minister Alausa highlighted that the extension could be paired with an enhanced NYSC Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development Training program, aimed at equipping corps members with skills to become job creators. “You have done so well as an organization. Let NYSC give people more opportunity to become job creators that will meet the needs of the country,” Alausa remarked, as quoted in a statement by NYSC spokesperson Caroline Embu. The minister also praised the NYSC for addressing a longstanding issue involving part-time ordinary national diploma graduates who later earned full-...

 Burial Date for Elder Statesman Edwin Clark Announced The final resting date for the late Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, a revered elder statesman and former Information Commissioner, has been set for May 13, 2025. The burial will take place at his country home in Kiagbodo, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, as announced by his eldest son, Penaowei Clark, during a press briefing in Kiagbodo. According to the statement released by Penaowei Clark, a series of events will precede the burial, beginning on Wednesday, May 7, with a commemorative lecture in honor of Chief Clark at the NAF Conference Centre & Suites in Abuja at 11 a.m. The following day, Thursday, May 8, a valedictory session will be held at the Senate Chamber at 11 a.m. to pay tribute to the late statesman. The burial program includes a packed schedule of events across multiple cities. On Friday, May 9, a Day of Tribute will take place at the NAF Conference Centre & Suites in Abuja at 3 p.m. The following ...

 Abia State Governor Orders Manhunt for Killers of Chinese Miners and Police Officer In a swift response to a deadly ambush, Governor Alex Otti has directed security agents to track down and apprehend the unidentified gunmen responsible for the murder of two Chinese miners and a police officer at a mining site in Uturu, Abia State. The governor's directive comes in the wake of the brutal attack, which was confirmed by the Abia State Police Command on Saturday. In a statement released on Sunday by Ferdinand Ekeoma, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the governor, Otti expressed his outrage at the unprovoked assault on innocent individuals. He pledged the state government's unwavering support to security agencies in their efforts to ensure that the perpetrators face justice. Governor Otti emphasized that his administration has prioritized creating a conducive environment for businesses and economic activities while also safeguarding lives and property through enhanced ...

 Pope Francis Makes Surprise Appearance in Vatican Square Amid Recovery In an unexpected turn of events, Pope Francis delighted onlookers with a rare public appearance in Saint Peter’s Square on Sunday, just two weeks after being discharged from Gemelli Hospital following a serious bout of pneumonia. The 88-year-old pontiff, still in recovery, greeted the crowd from his wheelchair after a mass dedicated to the sick. “A good Sunday to all. Thank you very much,” Pope Francis said, his voice noticeably frail yet stronger than it had been when he left the hospital on March 23. Attached to nasal breathing tubes and surrounded by a flurry of smartphones and cameras, the Argentine pope’s presence marked his first public outing since February 14.

 BAUCHI STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE   6th April 2025 The Editors, NATIONWIDE PROTEST: BAUCHI STATE POLICE COMMAND URGES DIALOGUE AND COLLABORATION WITH PROTEST ORGANIZERS The Bauchi State Police Command has expressed concern over the planned protests by the “Take It Back Movement” across various states of the Federation, including Bauchi and the Federal Capital Territory, scheduled for Monday, 7th April 2025. The federal government has designated this date as National Police Day, which is intended to recognise the resilience and dedication of officers within the Nigeria Police Force. While the Command acknowledges the constitutional right to peaceful assembly, it is crucial that such activities do not compromise the safety and security of our state. However, the rationale for holding a nationwide protest on this day raises questions. It is seen as potentially unpatriotic, which could damage the reputation of both the Police and the nation. Furthermore, the organise...

 MWID ISSUES OVER 100 CONTRAVENTION NOTICES AGAINST ILLEGAL LAND RECLAMATION IN LEKKI As part of ongoing efforts to safeguard Lagos’ waterfront corridors and uphold physical planning regulations across the state, the Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development (MWID) has issued over 100 contravention notices and 10 stop-work against illegal land reclamation in Ikota, Lekki. The Honourable Commissioner for  Honourable Ekundayo Alebiosu gave the directives for the issuance of the contravention notices and stop-work order when he led a routine monitoring exercise along Ikota Creek, Eleganza, Lekki. The operation was aimed at ensuring strict adherence to the State Government’s waterfront setback compliance and building regulations across the waterfront. The contravention notices and stop-work orders were served on structures found to be encroaching on the natural creek corridor. The enforcement actions came on the heels of alarming discoveries, including unauthorised reclama...