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The Bauchi State Government has promised to provide soft loans to interested members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) posted to the state to set up businesses at the end of their service years. The state governor, Bala Mohammed, made this pledge on Monday during the closing ceremony of the 2019 Batch B, Stream One corps members’ orientation exercise held at the NYSC camp Wailo, in Ganjuwa local government area of the state. Represented by state Head of Civil Service, Umar Gokaru, the governor explained that the different skills acquisition programmes introduced by the NYSC were deliberately designed to make corps members job creators other than job seekers after their service year. “I therefore charge you to further build on these skills by continuing with the post camp component of the programme. Government is committed to encouraging the youths to venture into self-reliant ventures as it has set aside funds for your empowerment,” he said. Mohammed stated that ...

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has promoted 1,924 Junior Cadre personnel of the service, the Customs’ Public Relations Officer, Joseph Attah, disclosed in Abuja on Friday. Mr Attah in a statement explained that 51 Assistant Inspector of Customs (AIC) were promoted to Inspector of Customs (IC) General Duty, while 48 Assistant Inspector of Customs (AIC) were elevated to Inspector of Customs (IC), Support Staff. He said 200 Customs Assistant Grade II (CAII) got promoted to Customs Assistant Grade I (CAI), Support Staff and 39 Customs Assistant Grade III (CAIII) to Customs Assistant Grade II (CAII), Support Staff. According to him, 169 Customs Assistant Grade I (CAI) are promoted to Assistant Inspector of Customs (AIC), Support Staff and 1,200 Customs Assistant Grade I (CAI) elevated to Assistant Inspector of Customs (AIC), General Duty. The spokesperson said others were 179 Customs Assistant Grade II (CAII) who got promoted to Customs Assistant Grade I (CAI), General Duty...

Fans shared divergent views on social media platforms especially twitter following the epic and blunt diary session of Omasola, one of the housemates of the ongoing reality show BBNaija (S) 4. The 38-year-old model previously caught viewers attention for sharing an emotional life story and breaking down on Wednesday. He however, switched into humour during his diary session, holding a blunt interaction with ‘Biggie’. Omasola noted that most of the housemates spoke with foreign accents and were not as lively as he expected. The Delta-born housemate, who spoke majorly in pidgin English, said he believes he will be a fan favourite because he is different, special and has a story to tell. True to his words, the diary session seemed to increase his fan base as he was attending at number five on Nigerian twitter. Read Also; BBNaija 4: Isilomoh seeks alliance with fellow housemate, Ella Some fans praised his sincerity while others felt he was trying to borrow the ‘Warri’ strat...

Chelsea have officially unveiled Frank Lampard as their new head coach, with the former Derby County manager signing a three-year contract at Stamford Bridge. The former England international spent 13 seasons playing for the Blues, racking up an incredible 211 goals in 648 appearances from midfield. After a year-long spell at rivals Manchester City, Lampard enjoyed two seasons in the MLS with the Sky Blues' sister-club New York City, before taking charge of the Rams in 2018. A firm fan favourite at the Bridge, the 41-year-old replaces outgoing boss Maurizio Sarri, who has taken up the vacant ​Juventus job following a turbulent debut campaign in the ​Chelsea dugout. "I am immensely proud to be returning to Chelsea as head coach," Lampard told the ​Chelsea website. "Everyone knows my love for this club and the history we have shared, however, my sole focus is on the job in hand and preparing for the season ahead. I am here to work hard, bring further success...