DSS FOILS TERRORISTS PLOT; SEIZES 21 AK-47 RIFLES, 4 PKT MACHINE GUNS IN SOKOTO.(PHOTO).

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 DSS FOILS TERRORISTS PLOT; SEIZES 21 AK-47 RIFLES, 4 PKT MACHINE GUNS IN SOKOTO The Department of State Services, DSS, says it has intercepted a major weapon shipment from Niger Republic in Sokoto State, recovering 21 AK-47 rifles, four PKT machine guns and 825 magazines. In a statement, The operation in Dawakawa, Goronyo Local Government Area, followed sustained intelligence surveillance targeting suspected arms traffickers. The Service also reports increased use of female couriers to transport weapons, with fourteen women arrested between February 2025 and November 2026 across several states. The latest arrest in Zamfara involves a suspected female courier, found with twelve grenades and two ammunition belts. The DSS says it will sustain intelligence-led operations to dismantle illegal arm networks and prosecute those involved.
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IMO GOVERNMENT UNVEILS GLOBAL TECH PLATFORM, PARTNERS UC BERKELEY TO TRAIN 100,000 YOUTHS. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 IMO GOVERNMENT UNVEILS GLOBAL TECH PLATFORM, PARTNERS UC BERKELEY TO TRAIN 100,000 YOUTHS


In a bold move to position Imo State as Africa’s emerging digital powerhouse, His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma has officially launched ImoTalentHub.com, a world-class digital talent marketplace connecting Imo’s tech professionals with global employers.


The initiative, a major milestone under the government’s flagship Skill Up Imo program, is in strategic partnership with the University of California, Berkeley, and the U.S. Market Access Center. The platform is designed to place 100,000 Imo-trained tech talents in paid international roles by 2026.


The Governor described the new platform as a gateway for Imo's young minds: software developers, AI engineers, cybersecurity specialists, and digital designers, to access job opportunities in global innovation hubs such as Silicon Valley, London, Dubai, and Lagos.


Launched in 2022, Skill Up Imo was conceived to transition the state from an analogue economy to a digitally driven one, while redirecting youth from negative vices such as cultism and cybercrime. So far, over 40,000 learners have graduated from the program, making it one of Nigeria’s largest pools of tech-trained talent.


According to the government, ImoTalentHub bridges the classroom-to-career gap by offering every graduate a verified profile, portfolio showcase, and access to smart contracts that automate KYC processes, escrow payments, and tax compliance.


“This means that a fintech firm in London can hire a back-end engineer in Owerri as easily and securely as hiring locally,” the statement reads. “Payments in pounds or dollars are processed through fully regulated channels, proving that Imo’s digital workforce is ready for the global market.”


The intellectual firepower behind the curriculum comes from UC Berkeley’s Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology. Berkeley professors have not only led training bootcamps on ethical AI and venture capital but have also helped build cloud labs powered by NVIDIA GPUs at the upcoming Imo Digital City campus.


A Founder Development Programme, co-created with UC Berkeley, will also provide startups in Imo with access to global venture capital and a world-class certification, affirming that Imo State is not just producing tech talent, but future tech founders.


With this landmark collaboration, Governor Uzodimma’s administration is signaling a new era, where young people in Imo don’t just dream of opportunity, they log in and access it.

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