Trump signs order barring transgender athletes from women’s sports

United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday seeking to ban transgender athletes from participating in women’s sports, in his latest move targeting transgender people since returning to office. “From now on, women’s sports will be only for women. With this executive order the war on women’s sports is over,” Trump said
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United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday seeking to ban transgender athletes from participating in women’s sports, in his latest move targeting transgender people since returning to office. “From now on, women’s sports will be only for women. With this executive order the war on women’s sports is over,” Trump said

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JUST IN: Bandits abduct ex-NYSC DG, others in Katsina 

Bandits have reportedly kidnapped the former Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brgd. Gen. Maharazu Tsiga (retd.), in Tsiga village, Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State, in the early hours of Thursday. The bandits also killed one person and abducted at least nine others, even as they were said to have ransacked
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Bandits have reportedly kidnapped the former Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brgd. Gen. Maharazu Tsiga (retd.), in Tsiga village, Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State, in the early hours of Thursday. The bandits also killed one person and abducted at least nine others, even as they were said to have ransacked

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WFP votes $2.5bn to fight hunger, malnutrition in Nigeria

The United Nations World Food Programme says it has budgeted 2.5bn dollars in the 2023 to-2027  Nigeria Country Strategy Plans geared towards achieving zero hunger and improved nutrition across the country. The Head of Programme, WFP, Mr. Seriene Loum, said this at the Co-creation workshop organised by the organisation in collaboration with the National Social Investment
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The United Nations World Food Programme says it has budgeted 2.5bn dollars in the 2023 to-2027  Nigeria Country Strategy Plans geared towards achieving zero hunger and improved nutrition across the country. The Head of Programme, WFP, Mr. Seriene Loum, said this at the Co-creation workshop organised by the organisation in collaboration with the National Social Investment

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Why African Stars Are Choosing Saudi Pro League Over Europe!

Forget the Premier League! African football stars like Sadio Mané & Kalidou Koulibaly are making bold career moves to the Saudi Pro League. Is it just about money, or is there a bigger game-changing trend at play? From financial security to cultural comfort & career longevity—here’s why Saudi Arabia is becoming the new football destination! […] The post Why African Stars Are Choosing Saudi Pro League Over Europe! appeared first on Complete Sports.

Ortom hails Tinubu on North Central Development Commission approval

The immediate past Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has commended President Bola Tinubu for signing into law the bill establishing North Central Development Commission. Senate President Godswill Akpabio had announced the signing of the NCDC bill into law during a session in the Senate chamber on Tuesday Ortom described the development as a historic
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The immediate past Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has commended President Bola Tinubu for signing into law the bill establishing North Central Development Commission. Senate President Godswill Akpabio had announced the signing of the NCDC bill into law during a session in the Senate chamber on Tuesday Ortom described the development as a historic

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ICPC arraigns man for allegedly forging UNIABUJA, NYSC certificates

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has arraigned Baba Kudu Mohammed for allegedly forging a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Abuja and a National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, exemption certificate. Mohammed was presented before Honourable Justice A.Y. Shafa of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, No.
ICPC arraigns man for allegedly forging UNIABUJA, NYSC certificates

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has arraigned Baba Kudu Mohammed for allegedly forging a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Abuja and a National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, exemption certificate.

Mohammed was presented before Honourable Justice A.Y. Shafa of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, No. 45, sitting in Nyanya, on a four-count charge of forgery.

ICPC accused him of presenting the alleged forged certificates to the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission, NIPC, with the intent to secure employment with the agency.

One of the counts contained in the charge read: “That you, Baba Kudu Mohammed (M), sometime in the month of August 2010 or thereabouts at Abuja, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, did have in your possession a forged Letter of Exemption from National Service bearing your name with identification number NYSC/CMD/LT. No. 201201201 and serial number 15440, purportedly issued by the National Youth Service Corps Directorate Headquarters in Abuja, and you thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under section 368 of the Penal Code Act, Cap 53, Laws of Federation of Nigeria, 2004.”

Mohammed pleaded not guilty to all charges.

The prosecution counsel, Mr. Hamza Sani, informed the court that they were prepared to proceed, as he had two witnesses present to support the case.

Counsel for the defendant, M.E. Abubakar, applied for bail on behalf of Mohammed, which the prosecution counsel did not oppose.

The court granted bail under specified conditions, and the case has been adjourned to March 3, 2025, for the commencement of hearings.

ICPC arraigns man for allegedly forging UNIABUJA, NYSC certificates

Cocaine ‘no worse than whisky’, says Colombian president

Cocaine “is no worse than whisky” and is only illegal because it comes from Latin America, said Colombian President Gustavo Petro during a live broadcast of a government meeting. Colombia is the world’s biggest cocaine producer and exporter, mainly to the United States and Europe, and has spent decades fighting against drug trafficking. During a
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Cocaine “is no worse than whisky” and is only illegal because it comes from Latin America, said Colombian President Gustavo Petro during a live broadcast of a government meeting. Colombia is the world’s biggest cocaine producer and exporter, mainly to the United States and Europe, and has spent decades fighting against drug trafficking. During a

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‘Abeg he dey score goals oo’, Leverkusen react to Boniface winner in DFB-Pokal

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have hailed Victor Boniface following his heroic display in Bayer Leverkusen’s dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over 1. FC Köln in the DFB-Pokal quarter-final. The official Super Eagles account celebrated Boniface’s impact on Thursday, tweeting: “Super Sub 👊🏽 Victor Boniface came off the bench to grab the winner for Leverkusen against
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The Super Eagles of Nigeria have hailed Victor Boniface following his heroic display in Bayer Leverkusen’s dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over 1. FC Köln in the DFB-Pokal quarter-final. The official Super Eagles account celebrated Boniface’s impact on Thursday, tweeting: “Super Sub 👊🏽 Victor Boniface came off the bench to grab the winner for Leverkusen against

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BREAKING: Decomposing body of missing Anambra lawmaker Azuka found

The decomposing body of Hon. Justice Azuka, a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly who was recently declared missing, has been found. DAILY POST learnt on Thursday morning that the body was found at the 2nd Niger Bridge by a combined security team. The Police Public Relations Officer of the state, SP Tochukwu
BREAKING: Decomposing body of missing Anambra lawmaker Azuka found

The decomposing body of Hon. Justice Azuka, a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly who was recently declared missing, has been found.

DAILY POST learnt on Thursday morning that the body was found at the 2nd Niger Bridge by a combined security team.

The Police Public Relations Officer of the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the unfortunate incident to DAILY POST in a text message.

He said: “Yes, our operatives are currently at the scene. As soon as I get more details, I will keep you updated.”

The lawmaker representing Onitsha I North constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly was kidnapped by gunmen on December 24, 2024.

He was reportedly abducted while returning home on Ugwunaobankpa Road in Inland Town, Onitsha.

BREAKING: Decomposing body of missing Anambra lawmaker Azuka found

Sokoto govt urges NAHCON to extend 2025 Hajj payment deadline by two weeks

The Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency has called on the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to extend the payment deadline for the 2025 Hajj by two weeks to enable more intending pilgrims to complete their payments. The Acting Executive Secretary of the agency, Ladan Ibrahim, made this appeal while briefing journalists on the state’s
Sokoto govt urges NAHCON to extend 2025 Hajj payment deadline by two weeks

The Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency has called on the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to extend the payment deadline for the 2025 Hajj by two weeks to enable more intending pilgrims to complete their payments.

The Acting Executive Secretary of the agency, Ladan Ibrahim, made this appeal while briefing journalists on the state’s level of preparedness for this year’s pilgrimage.

“With the extension, more people will be able to complete their payments in time, ensuring that no one misses out,” Ibrahim stated.

He expressed concerns that many intending pilgrims, especially those from rural areas, are struggling to meet the current deadline and emphasized that the extension would allow for full subscription of the allocated slots.

“In the past, we were allowed to make payments even after Ramadan. With a brief extension, we are confident that all allocated slots will be fully subscribed,” he said.

NAHCON has allocated 5,216 Hajj slots to Sokoto State, but Ibrahim revealed that only 1,700 intending pilgrims have made their initial deposits so far.

Despite the challenge, he assured that the agency is about 70% prepared for the pilgrimage, having secured accommodation in Mecca and Medina, finalized catering services, and arranged comfortable camp facilities for pilgrims.

He also disclosed that Sokoto State has already remitted over ₦5 billion to NAHCON, covering initial deposits and other expenses.

In addition, he added that discussions are ongoing with the state government to provide financial assistance to intending pilgrims, similar to the support given last year.

Sokoto govt urges NAHCON to extend 2025 Hajj payment deadline by two weeks

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