Day: April 18, 2025

Made In Naija: Union Bank Empowers Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs

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  Union Bank of Nigeria, under its Made In Naija initiative, emphasised its commitment to supporting homegrown businesses by recently sponsoring the RISE Business Challenge at the University of Lagos, Akoka, during the 6th Annual Youth Leadership Conference. Dubbed Turning Point 6.0, the Resilience, Innovation, Social Responsibility, and Entrepreneurship (RISE) Challenge is a collaboration between Union Bank and the conference convener, Mr Olusegun Odufuwa, to empower youth-led businesses with financial and mentorship support through a pitch competition. Targeted at uplifting young men and women with requisite entrepreneurial skills, the event…

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Two killed as police officer’s son opens fire at US university

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A mass shooting at a university in Florida has left two men killed. The shooting was allegedly carried out by the son of a local deputy sheriff with her old service weapon, police in the southeastern US state said Thursday. Five people were wounded when the gunman — identified as Phoenix Ikner — rampaged through Florida State University, shooting at students, before he was shot by local law enforcement. A sixth person was hurt trying to run away from the shooting, Chief Lawrence Revell of the Tallahassee Police Department said…

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Gani Adams, others reject South-West Sharia panels

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The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, leader of a Yoruba self-determination group, Yoruba One Voice, has kicked against the push to introduce Sharia law in parts of the South-West, warning that such a move could destabilise the region and threaten Nigeria’s already fragile pluralism. This position was articulated in a communique issued at the end of YOV’s international virtual conference with the theme “Sharia Law in Yorubaland: Setting Things Straight through Restructuring.” Presided over by Adams, who is YOV Convener, the conference brought together members of the YOV…

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Man killed, pregnant wife, sister-in-law kidnapped in Edo

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A man identified as Friday Pius was killed, while his pregnant wife and her sister were abducted by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers at Uloke community, Uzairue, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State. According to information gathered, the assailants invaded the victim’s residence between 1:00 am and 2:00 am while the family was asleep. They shot Pius dead and abducted the two women. They left behind the deceased’s three children, who were found crying beside their father’s body soaked in blood. Security forces, local vigilantes and hunters, have…

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Father, stepmother attack seven-year-old son, loses both legs to domestic violence

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A seven-year-old boy, Abubakar Sani has been rescued from his abusive father and step mother in Lere Local Council after he was subjected to severe maltreatment that led to the amputation of both legs. The Kaduna State Government’s Ministry of Human Services and Social Development, said the boy’s father, identified as Sani Tanimi Maishago, allegedly tied the child’s legs and poured hot water on them as punishment for stealing biscuits. Following a medical assessment at Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital, doctors determined that the only way to save the boy’s life…

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WAEC revokes 574 school licences over exam malpractice

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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, says it has revoked the licences of 574 schools found guilty of examination malpractice. Briefing the media on Thursday at WAEC’s national headquarters in Lagos, the head of the national office, Dr. Amos Dangut, said the list of affected schools has been submitted to the federal government. “This year, we have shared with them a total of 574 schools whose recognition has been withdrawn. This measure will also be adopted by all examining bodies. “These schools are no longer recognised as examination centres…

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