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FG Targets 21m Jobs, Unveils New Agric Investment Incentives

The Federal Government yesterday announced fresh incentives to boost agricultural investments. Speaking at the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) National and Subregional Hand-inHand Investment Forum in Abuja, Vice-President Kashim Shettima said the government had set itself a target of lifting 35 million Nigerians out of poverty and creating 21 million full-time jobs in rural and...
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US Court Jails Nigerian For $6m Inheritance Fraud

A United States District Court has sentenced Nigerian national, Ehis Lawrence Akhimie, to more than eight years in prison for his role in a transnational inheritance fraud scheme that defrauded over 400 victims of more than $6 million. The US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida announced that Akhimie, 41, was sentenced on...
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2027: Nobody Can Hijack S’East PDP, Says Egwu

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Vice Chairman (SouthEast) Chidibere Egwu has said any attempt to hijack the party in the zone will be resisted. According to him, the PDP is focused on winning the 2027 general election. A statement said Egwu was reacting to an alleged stake holders’ meeting scheduled for today at the...
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James Hope Varsity Unveils Nosike As New VC

James Hope University, Lagos, has formally unveiled Prof. Austin Nosike, a seasoned economist and management scholar, as its new Vice Chancellor. The ceremony took place at the institution’s campus in Lekki on Friday. According to a statement signed by the Registrar and Secretary to Council, Dr. Achugamonu Bede Uzoma, Nosike’s appointment followed the recommendation of...
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Hollywood Actor, Robert Redford Dies At 89

Hollywood has been thrown into mourning following the passing of one its most iconic figures, a legendary actor, director, and producer Robert Redford. New Telegraph gathered that the Hollywood star died on Tuesday, September 16 at the age of 89. According to U.S. media reports, Redford passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early...
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