News
Tinubu Grants N150,000 to Jigawa Business Owners
President Bola Tinubu has recently authorized the distribution of N150,000 grants to business owners across Jigawa State.
This initiative was announced in a release from the State House in Abuja, and Vice President Kashim Shettima shared the news on his official X account.
In his announcement, Shettima highlighted that this grant is a part of Nigeria’s broader strategy to advance its digital transformation and establish a leadership position within Africa.
The Vice President made this declaration during the launch of the AI Expertise Blockchain and Technology Training and Outsourcing Initiative in Dutse.
He emphasized that Nigeria is not merely catching up with global advancements but is set to surpass them in economic and technological development.
Earlier, Shettima had unveiled the 4th edition of the Expanded National Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Clinic.
As part of this event, he revealed President Tinubu’s directive for a grant of N150,000 to be awarded to each business owner in Jigawa State.
This grant is intended as a form of federal support for MSMEs across Nigeria and is provided as a non-repayable assistance, meaning the recipients are not required to pay it back.
A viral clip has made its way online showing a police officer in Delta State shooting a suspect who had already been restrained.
It can be noted that the suspect was pleading, claiming he had been framed and deceived, and said he would lead them to the right place.
However, while he was pleading, the police officer shot him. The officer later stated that the suspect was armed with a gun.
It was later revealed that the police officer has been arrested, as it is against the law to shoot a restrained suspect.
It was reported by the Kogi State Government that 24 children were abducted from an orphanage home. It was shared that this happened on the 26th of April, Sunday, and gunmen were seen in the area that day.
The information was shared by the Commissioner of Information, Kingsley Fanwo, who shared this sad news and described it as unfortunate.
“We condemn in strong terms the abduction of innocent children from an orphanage, the government is working closely with security operatives to ensure their safe return,”
Ghanaian media personality Afia Schwarzenegger speaks on the xenophobia issues occurring around Africans in South Africa.
She stated that Ghana is not the same as Nigeria and shared that if such issues happen to Ghanaians in South Africa, they will speak up and not keep quiet. She added that they will react.
“Ghana is not like Nigeria and we won’t hesitate to return the stupid favour.”
“He’s a Problem” – Scholes Speaks on Odegaard’s Performance
“Not Even Trump Attacker Was Treated This Way” – Odumodublvck Reacts To Police Incident
