After months of uncertainty, members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) may finally receive the long-awaited increase in their monthly allowance, as the Federal Government has pledged to pay the backlog of the new ₦77,000 stipend. The assurance came on Monday from the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, during an interview on Channels…
Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice-Admiral (rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has announced the resignation of the Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke, describing the development as sad. The Administrator appreciated the immense contributions of Nwaeke in the short period he served the administration and wished him well in his future endeavors. Ibas said…
March 25, 2025 Ken Levy I hate cruelty. I’ve hated it all my life. Still, I’m fascinated by it. I have always wondered how any person could deliberately harm another human being or animal and not feel terrible about it. As many readers know, over nine weeks ago, I was suspended without notice or a…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has suspended its $1.8 billion credit facility to Senegal, citing concerns over misreported economic data under the previous government of former President Macky Sall. The IMF stated on Monday that discussions on a new program could not proceed until the current administration addresses the financial discrepancies. Last month, Senegal’s Court…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Monday, visited the conflict-ravaged communities of Ilobu, Ifon, and Erin Osun, decrying the large-scale destruction of properties and the displacement of residents. The governor, visibly troubled by the extent of the devastation, charged security agencies to hunt down those responsible for the violence. What began as a boundary dispute…
