34,000 APPLICANTS SEEK 1,000 POLICE JOBS IN BENUE. (PHOTO).

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 34,000 APPLICANTS SEEK 1,000 POLICE JOBS IN BENUE  No fewer than 34,000 applicants are competing for just 1,000 police recruitment slots in Benue State, highlighting the growing unemployment crisis, the police have said. The disclosure was made on Thursday by the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID), Musa Abdulraham, during a lecture at the Police Officers’ Mess in Makurdi. The event formed part of activities marking the 2026 Police Week. Speaking on “Prevention of Electoral Violence and Ballot Box Snatching,” Abdulraham linked youth unemployment to rising cases of electoral violence. He noted that thousands of jobless youths are often exploited by politicians to disrupt elections. He said the overwhelming number of applicants underscores the scarcity of employment opportunities in the state. “For example, in the ongoing police recruitment, 34,000 applied in Benue State for only 1,000 vacancies. If ...
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JK ROWLING ON WHY SHE WON’T FIRE HARRY POTTER STAR OVER IDEOLOGY. (PHOTO).

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 JK Rowling on why she won’t fire Harry Potter star over ideology


J.K. Rowling has addressed speculation surrounding Paapa Essiedu’s role in the upcoming HBO Harry Potter series after he signed an open letter criticizing a UK Supreme Court ruling on transgender rights. 


Some fans wondered if his stance might clash with Rowling’s own controversial views, but she clarified on X that she has no authority to remove actors from the project, and even if she did, she wouldn’t use it. 


Rowling emphasized that she doesn’t believe in taking away someone’s livelihood because of differing, legally protected beliefs.


Her comments come against the backdrop of ongoing debates about her views on gender identity, which have drawn criticism since 2019 and even led to public disagreements with original Harry Potter stars like Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson. 


Despite this, Rowling made it clear that creative and casting decisions rest with the production team, not her. She stressed that Essiedu will continue in his role as Snape, putting to rest rumors of any fallout.


The HBO adaptation, slated for release in early 2027, will retell the Harry Potter saga with a brand-new cast. 


Each book will be expanded into a full season, allowing for deeper exploration of the lore and more attention to characters who were sidelined in the films. 


Fans are anticipating a richer, more detailed portrayal of Hogwarts and its world, with the series promising to balance nostalgia with fresh storytelling.

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