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  The Niger Delta Development Commission ‘NDDC’ has warned the public regarding the activities of fraudsters offering non-existent postgraduate scholarships to unsuspecting victims_Mrs Seledi Thompson_Wakama, Director of Corporate Affairs at the NDDC, issued the warning in a statement released in Port Harcourt on Sunday, She disclosed that the scammers had been soliciting money from members of the public under the pretext of securing scholarship placements, The attention of the NDDC has been drawn to fraudulent emails and messages sent to applicants of the commission’s Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Programme,” she added. Thompson_Wakama revealed that the fraudulent emails, purportedly sent from nddcregistry@gmail.com and claiming to be from the NDDC’s ‘Board Registry’,invite recipients to a fictitious document verification and authentication exercise. According to her, the purported exercise is scheduled to take place from May 19 to May 21 at Bishop Oluwole Street, Victoria Isla...

As a Political views and The leadership crisis rocking the Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress ‘APC’ has taken a fresh twist, with two rival factions interpreting a recent Court of Appeal ruling to suit their opposing claims to legitimacy, On Friday, the Port Harcourt Division of the Court of Appeal ruled on an appeal filed by the All Progressive Congress’s and the National Executive Committee against a High Court injunction restraining the party from conducting its congresses in Rivers State. “The appellate court held that issues concerning the internal affairs and leadership of a political party are not justiciable, thereby nullifying the earlier High Court order and striking out the suit filed by Peter Ohochukwu on behalf of the dissolved state working committee led by Emeka Beke, In a swift reaction, the faction loyal to Chief Tony Okocha celebrated the judgment as a victory and a validation of its leadership. With the faction’s Publicity Secretary, Chibike Ikenga...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ‘EFCC’ has launched a probe into former top executives of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited ‘NPC Ltd’ over alleged ab\se of office and misappropriation of $2.896 billion allocated for refinery rehabilitation projects. “Among those under investigation are two former ‘NNPC’ chief executives, Mele Kyari and Abubakar Yar'Adua, alongside other senior officials, including former managing directors of the Port Harcourt, Kaduna, and Warri refineries. “In a letter dated April 28 and addressed to the ‘NNPC’ Managing Director, the ‘EFCC’ requested certified records of salaries and allowances for 14 current and former officials. The request is part of ongoing inquiries into how funds earmarked for overhauling the Port Harcourt, Kaduna, and Warri refineries-allocated $1.56 billion, $740.6 million, and $656.9 million respectively_were utilized. “Those listed also include former ‘CFO’ Umar Ajiya, former ‘GED’ Finance Isiaka Abdulrazak, an...

When it comes to relocating to Australia, one of the most common hurdles for international applicants is securing a visa sponsor.  Whether you’re looking for employment sponsorship or a family_based visa, finding someone who is willing to sponsor your visa can seem like a daunting task.  But don’t worry! This comprehensive guide will walk you through the steps, tips, and resources to help you easily find someone willing to sponsor your visa in Australia. A visa sponsor is an individual, organization, or employer who agrees to support your application for a visa in Australia.  This typically involves the sponsor providing a commitment to help you with the necessary documentation, meet visa requirements, and even offer financial assistance if needed. Australia’s immigration system is built on a foundation of sponsorships, as the country looks to invite skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, and family members to contribute to its growth. Australia offers several types of vis...

  As Nigerian workers joined their colleagues worldwide to mark the May Day celebration, President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, acknowledged that Nigerians are experiencing economic hardship headlined by rising living costs, hunger, insecurity, unemployment, loss of livelihoods, and the pressure of providing for their families. “The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory ‘FCT’ Mr Nyeson Wike, is en-route to China for a series of official engagements towards the provision of water for satellite towns in the Federal Capital Territory, Mr Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant to the minister disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Thursday. “Police Command in Jigawa State has successfully averted a potential fuel tanker explosion after a truck carrying Premium Motor Spirit overturned in Ringim Local Government Area of the state. Its spokesperson, SP Lawan Shiisu, in a statement on Thursday in Dutse, said there was no death or serious casualty recorded in the incident, which occurr...

My Name is Joseph and I am from Gombe State in Nigeria but staying in Kano state, I worked as a security guard to earn a living and also I am a secondary school owner, from what I have passed through in this life it has come to my notice that many people in this country are really passing through difficulties. It has not been easy for some of us in Nigeria because the cost of living in my country now is very and very serious, also it has turned many people in the country to a begger especially at the state were I stayed (Kano), I can tell you that 90% of the street in the state you will see a begger. And the cost of living within the country has affected plenty of people living in the country, which makes thems not to be able to afford things they always want especially the food and others. I really want to beg our leaders who can make a change to please find ways to help the country, in my own experience and opinions I knew that when the People in the country are living well as they w...

  Dele Momodu, the publisher of Ovation Magazines and a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP has said that the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike shot himself in the foot when he denounced being an Igbo man shortly before the 2023 presidential election. Speaking on some of the happenings within the People Democratic Party ahead of the 2023 presidential campaign buildup, Momodu said the former Rivers State governor contributed to some of the crisis that rocked the party at the time, The publisher accused Wike of frustrating Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party out of the People Democratic Party. [Dele Momodu said the minister was responsible for the election committee that threw the party’s presidential ticket open and somewhat disorganised the process, It was the same Wike people complaining about North_South that brought the committee that threw our party primary open, that was why he was able to buy a form I bought a ...

YouTube - It has been on my own opinions that from what I have seen in YouTube, YouTube is one simple way which everyone can make money and then earn living in this life, it is advice able that using Google YouTube to earn money is very good and user friendly for anyone that is always online (internet). Check out how you can start your own YouTube. You have to first all create a Google Gmail account which will allow you to create a Google YouTube channel, after you have create your Gmail account, then you have to create a Google YouTube channel, and then name your YouTube channel. Don't forget to read the YouTube channel term and conditions which is the rules and regulations the guide the website (YouTube) on the internet, in other to start using the Google YouTube channel to make money, you must follow the rules and regulations like getting people to 'Subscribe' to your YouTube channel and taking your time to read the YouTube term and conditions. When you have finished eve...

In an effort to address the issue of exporting Nigerian healths professionals abroad to work, The Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved and agreed to raise the some of 110 Billion Naira as help to the 18 selected universities across Nigeria. The programme is aims to improve health education and improve the quality of universities in order to provide health professionals, according to the Iron Horse TV newspaper, Each university will have about 4 billion Naira with 750 million Naira which will be allocated to build student houses. The funds will also be used to provide 8 major modern test rooms that will be distributed across Nigeria as part of expanding health programs. The Officials that will take advantage of the donations include: 1. Nnamdi Azikiwe University 2. Bayelsa State University 3. University of Lagos 4. Ahmadu bello University 5. University of Benin 6. Imo State University 7. University of ibadan 8. University of Medical Sciences, Ondo 9. Benue State University 1...

The Nigeria North_Central of All Progressives Congress, APC, Forum has rejected calls for President ola Tinubu to drop Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate in the 2027 election, The position of the North_Central APC Forum was made known in a statement released by its Chairman, the Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga, in Abuja on Wednesday, The APC Forum’s position followed agitation by some North-Central stakeholders, under the aegis of North_Central Renaissance Movement, who are calling on Tinubu to drop Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 election, The President and Chief Executive of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has expressed gratitude over his appointment to the World Bank’s Private Sector Investment Lab, a body tasked with boosting investment and job creation in emerging economies. In a statement confirming his acceptance, Dangote reaffirmed his commitment to fostering sustainable economic growth through private sector-led investment, noting the transformative potential ...

It has been a long time now that I have started using Google Search on my phone and I think it is the best simplest way which is the simple and easiest way to search on the internet and get what ever you want on online. Searching online with the Google Search Engine is one of the enjoyable online search that can lead you to what you are looking online very easy and get what ever is it you are looking for. In my own opinions and from what I have learned from the Google Search Engine, it is advice able to everyone who is reading this post right now to always use the Google Search Engine. There are many important things you will learn and sees doing your searching online and I want you to believe me that, I am not condemning any other searching platforms but I am telling you what I have experience on Google Search. Check out what other people have says about the Google Search Engine. Ebenezer George. He said that the Google Search Engine offer a captivating and engaging experience by deli...