Nellyval Group has entered into a partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), European Union (EU) and the Federal Government of Nigeria under the Nigerian Jubilee Fellowship Programme (NJFP). The collaboration seeks to equip young Nigerian graduates with essential workplace skills, professional mentorship, and meaningful employment opportunities, ultimately strengthening the country’s human capital and reducing youth unemployment. The Nigerian Jubilee Fellows Programme, a flagship initiative jointly implemented by the Federal Government, UNDP, and the EU, connects talented graduates with reputable organizations across Nigeria to bridge the gap between education and employment. Speaking on the partnership, Dr. Goodness Anele, Executive Director of Nellyval…
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Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, operating under Operation LAFIYA NAKOWA and Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested a suspected gun-runner in Taraba State. The arrest was made during a raid on Shagada village in Namnai ward, Gassol Local Government Council, earlier today. The suspect, identified as Abdulmudallabi Audu, aged 25, was apprehended during the operation. In a statement signed by Lt. Umar Muhammad, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, troops recovered one AK-47 rifle, two AK-47 magazines, and fifty-three rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition from the suspect. “The suspect and the recovered exhibits are currently in the custody of the 6 Brigade Headquarters for further investigation and possible prosecution,” the statement…
In the swampy heart of the Niger Delta where oil pipelines snake through mangrove forests and rivers, an often unseen battle is being fought. For years, Nigeria’s oil lifelines were under siege from vandals and illegal bunkers, draining billions of dollars from the nation’s coffers and devastating local communities. But today, a quiet transformation is taking shape, led by Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL). Through a blend of technology, intelligence, and community partnership, the company has become one of the strongest bulwarks against crude oil theft helping Nigeria recover an estimated $700 million every month that once slipped away through damaged and…
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have intensified their offensive against criminal elements across Benue, Taraba, and Nasarawa States, neutralising one armed bandit and recovering a cache of weapons during a raid in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Acting Media Information Officer, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu, the operation was carried out on November 11, 2025, when ground troops, supported by the Air Component of OPWS, launched a snap raid on the hideout of a notorious bandit in Mbagen Community. The troops reportedly engaged the criminals in a fierce gun duel,…
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), the Joint Task Force North East, have rescued 86 kidnapped victims and foiled a terrorist ambush in a major counter-insurgency operation in Borno State, the military announced on Sunday. According to a statement signed by Major Sani Uba, Media Information Officer of OPHK, soldiers from the 135 Special Forces Battalion under Sector 2 carried out the successful operation on November 9 after intercepting Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents at Dutse Kura along the Buratai–Kamuya Road. The troops reportedly intervened when the terrorists were abducting civilians and commandeering vehicles. After engaging the insurgents in a…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Rivers State Government have unveiled a new collaborative framework aimed at curbing car theft and strengthening road safety operations across the state. The initiative was formally launched on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the Government House in Port Harcourt, where Governor Siminalayi Fubara, was invested as Patron if the Special Marshals by the Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Shehu Mohammed. The ceremony, as noticed by the WorldClass247News, formed part of the Corps Marshal’s official visit to flag off the 2025 Ember Months National Town Hall Meeting. Speaking during the investiture, Governor Fubara announced…
The Zamfara State Government has approved the recruitment of 500 qualified teachers into the state’s civil service as part of ongoing efforts to revitalize the education sector. The announcement came after a rigorous selection process that screened more than 11,000 applicants, according to officials. The government described the exercise conducted by the Zamfara State Committee for Teacher Recruitment and Deployment (TRD) as transparent and merit-based, ensuring that only the most competent candidates were selected. In a statement issued through the Ministry of Information and Culture, the government said the newly recruited teachers will soon receive their deployment letters and be…
Troops of Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have sustained their momentum in the fight against criminal activities across Benue and neighboring states, with the recent arrest of three suspected criminals in Ohimini Local Government Area. According to a statement issued by Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu, Acting Media Information Officer of Operation Whirl Stroke, the suspects were apprehended on November 5, 2025, during a routine patrol along the Otukpo–Enugu Road at the Amoda axis of Ohimini LGA. The arrested individuals identified as John Isaac (22), Baba Emmanuel (17), and Sunday Thomas (19), all residents of Otukpo LGA were reportedly stopped…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has returned the sum of N42.5 million to a 70 old widow and retiree, Mrs Margret Taye Odofin, who was allegedly defrauded by her former bank’s investment officer, Mrs. Kehinde O. Yusuf. The recovered funds were presented to Odofin in a bank draft at the EFCC Kaduna Zonal directorate on Thursday, November 6, 2025. The handover was conducted by the Acting Director, Bawa Kaltungo, who represented the EFCC Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede. According to the EFCC, Odofin had petitioned the Commission in December 2024, alleging that Yusuf who served as her account and investment officer at a…
Governor Mai Mala Buni has presented a N515.58 billion budget proposal for Yobe State’s 2026 fiscal year, setting out a bold plan to accelerate infrastructure development, modernize healthcare delivery, and strengthen the state’s education sector. Presenting the proposal, titled “Budget of Economic Growth and Infrastructural Transformation,” before the Yobe State House of Assembly, Governor Buni said the new budget seeks to “expand opportunities, empower citizens, and strengthen the foundation for long-term growth.” The 2026 budget marks a substantial increase from the N320.81 billion approved for the outgoing year, signaling the administration’s intent to scale up investments in people-focused and growth-driven projects. A…