Day: November 18, 2022

Economic experts have blamed the leaders of both federal and state governments for 133 million Nigerians living in poverty. A Financial Inclusion/Wealth Management expert, Mr Idakolo Gbolade and Professor of Management and Accounting at Lead City University, Ibadan, Godwin Oyedokun, made this disclosure to DAILY POST while reacting to the recent National Bureau of Statistics, NBS Multidimensional Poverty report. DAILY POST reported on Friday that NBS’s MPI data said 133 million Nigerians live in poverty. Sokoto, Bayelsa, Gombe, and Kebbi states ranked highest in the recent poverty data. Meanwhile, on a brighter note, Ondo State recorded the lowest poverty index at 27%, a contrast from Sokoto, which stood at 91%. The report added that children, women and persons with disabilities are worst affected. Reacting to the report, Mr Idakolo disclosed that part of the increased poverty rate is because 85% of states in Nigeria significantly depend on the federation’s allocation for sustainability. Idakolo stated that leaders of most state governments in Nigeria are suffering from a disease called ‘Laziness of the Mind’. He added that most states in the country …

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Barely six months after resumption of office as the 19th Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, approved the immediate removal of Brigadier-General Muhammad Kukah Fadah, from office as the scheme’s boss. Brig Gen MK Fadah had formally assumed office as the 19th NYSC DG on Wednesday, May 18, this year after his appointment as replacement for his predecessor, Major Ibrahim Shuaibu. On arrival, Brig-Gen Fadah had unveiled his policy thrust, anchoring them on improvement of the security and general welfare of corps members; enhancement of staff welfare, industrial harmony and human capacity development for higher productivity;Others are improving the gains of the NYSC Ventures and the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) Programme; sustaining the digitization of the operations of the scheme for enhanced efficiency; and deepening the impact of NYSC on rural development through the Community Development Service. Though reasons for his removal is still sketchy, sources at both the scheme and the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, hinged it on gross incompetence. Speaking to Daily Sun, a source at …

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Abuja-Kaduna train service will resume operation in less than two weeks, the federal government has confirmed.  Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, the minister of transportation, said this on Thursday in Ibadan, at the Railway station in Moniya, at his first inspection visit to the 157-km Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge railway.  He assured of the safety of railway passengers across the country, as well as security on board the train.  Accompanied by the Minister of State, Prince Ademola Adegoroye, the Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC), Fidet Okhiria, and other officials of the ministry, the minister assured that the federal government would improve security on the railway corridors.  He addepd, “It is not necessary for me to share that date publicly, I don’t think that will help in running the service.“Nigerians are interested in the service, in less than two weeks, before the month is over, so just be patient.”

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A former Super Eagles captain, Austin Okocha, has topped the list of dribbles completed in a World Cup game. He currently tops the list of most dribbles in a single FIFA World Cup game since 1966, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. According to a survey by Opta, the former Paris Saint Germaine midfielder made a total of 15 successful dribbles against Italy at the 1994 World Cup in the USA totaling 83 per cent. Brazil’s Jairzinho and England’s Paul Gascoigne are tied in second place on the list with 13 dribbles respectively. Jairzinho recorded his feat against Uruguay at the 1970 World Cup in Mexico while Gazza was outstanding with his skills against Cameroon at the World Cup hosted by Italy in 1990. Italy’s Sandro Mazzola is fourth on the list. The legendary former Inter striker made 12 successful dribbles against Poland at the 1974 edition of the tournament in Germany averaging 75 per cent. During his playing career, Mazzola won four Serie A titles in 1963, 1965, 1966 and 1971, two European Cups in 1964 and 1965 and two Intercontinental Cups …

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Peggy Ovire and Fredrick Leonard Nollywood actors, Freddie Leonard and Peggy Ovire are set to tie the knot. The loved-up couple released their pre-wedding photo and wedding hashtag — #MeetTheLeonards. Both Freddie and Peggy used the same caption as they shared the photo on their respective pages.

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Nigerian music duo, Peter and Paul Okoye aka Psquare have shared cute photos celebrating their 41st birthday. Taking to their individual Instagram pages, Mr P and his twin brother, Rude Boy urged fans to celebrate with them at Eko Hotels on the 20th.  Rude boy wrote: “Yep it’s our birthday  See y’all this Sunday @ EKO hotels and suites #psquare4ever concert LETS CELEBRATE”  Mr P wrote: “HAPPY BIRTHDAY to us! & See y’all this Sunday 20th @EKO hotels and suites #psquare4ever concert LETS CELEBRATE”  Reacting to their birthday celebration, Lola Omotayo Okoye, the wife of Peter, took to her Instagram page to shower love on the singers.  According to Lola, she is happy knowing that the two brothers currently have a deeper bond, noting that love and family are over everything.  She further prayed that God will continue to give the singers long life, and good health as well as help them never to turn their back on each other again.  She wrote: “Happy Birthday to one of my favorite twins in the world, my dearest @peterpsquare @iamkingrudy I have to say, that …

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Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, has been tackled by Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State for criticizing President Muhammadu Buhari.  Wike spoke on Thursday, according to DailyPost.  Atiku had slammed Buhari over lopsided appointment by his government. Wike, who wondered why Atiku was silent for seven years, dared him to stop fooling Nigerians.  Atiku had slammed Buhari’s government over the lopsided appointment in the country’s security architecture.  Stressing that over 17 heads of security agencies under the Buhari administration are Northerners, Atiku assured that all regions would be represented if he’s elected president.  However, Wike rubbished Atiku’s remark on Thursday in Port Harcourt, the state capital.  Speaking, Wike said: “When I hear people go to town hall meetings and they say all kinds of things they say. They say “I will implement restructuring, they will make sure every zone will have a member in the security council, that it is not good for one zone to produce all the security chiefs. “Why are Nigerians so gullible that anything they hear they take? If you want to say I …

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