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October 18, 2023 Federal Government Begins 25,000 Conditional Cash Transfer
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Federal Government Begins 25,000 Conditional Cash Transfer

The Federal Government has officially unveiled the President’s Renewed Hope Conditional Cash Transfer Programme designed to cushion effects of fuel subsidy removal and other economic shocks for vulnerable groups in Nigeria.

During the flag off, which coincided with International Day for Eradication of Poverty, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, yesterday, Tinubu said the scheme will cater for 15 million households and is specifically aimed at uplifting the poor and vulnerable.

The programme, expected to cost around N1.125 trillion, will assist 62 million beneficiaries in the next three months, each receiving N75,000.

At the symbolic ceremony for the initial five beneficiaries, Tinubu, who was represented by Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, said his administration is determined to lead from the front and ensure all Nigerians enjoy sustained social protection.

He disclosed that the government is working to develop and deploy more interventions to help Nigerians. He said these include: investment of N100 billion to purchase 3,000 units of 20-seater Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered buses for cheaper transportation; investment of N200 billion to cultivate 500,000 hectares of farmland to boost food security; and release of 2,000 metric tons of grains from strategic reserves to households across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory;

The President also announced planned distribution of 225,000 metric tons of fertiliser and seedlings to farmers; release of N75 billion to support 100,000 SMEs and start-ups; Renewed Hope shelter programme for the poor, refugees, and internally displaced persons; Renewed Hope business grants and loans for vulnerable market women, farmers, and traders; and Renewed Hope support to MSME covering one million MSMEs.

October 18, 2023 Kamaru Usman in Race for Multiple Titles Against Chimaev
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Kamaru Usman in Race for Multiple Titles Against Chimaev

Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has big plans in the UFC as he eyes both his former title and the middleweight crown.

‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ has been out of action since a rematch with Leon Edwards in March. At UFC 286, Kamaru Usman suffered his second-straight loss to the Brit, this time by unanimous decision. Following the defeat, the former champion was linked to a matchup with Stephen Thompson.

However, he will instead move to middleweight this Saturday night to face Khamazat Chimaev. The Swedish fighter was originally slated to face Paulo Costa, but the Brazilian was pulled out due to an elbow injury. As a result, Usman chose to step up on less than two weeks’ notice to fight at UFC 294.

However, despite his upcoming debut at 185 pounds, Kamaru Usman isn’t done at welterweight revealing this in a recent interview with TMZ Sports.

“Sean Strickland is a champion, I’ve already taken care of him,” Kamaru Usman stated in the interview discussing his champ-champ aspirations.

“Not to say he’s not better, he is. But I’ve got a mountain in front of me that I need to climb and scale so we’ll get through that first. Then we’ll worry about what’s next, but it’s a no-brainer. No (I’m not done at welterweight), absolutely not.”

“What a way to go out! I might mic drop. Grab the middleweight belt, go down, grab the welterweight. What a way to go out though. I want both! I’ve wanted champ-champ, but what a way. To go get the top one, then come back down and get it. Nobody has ever done that, it would be crazy.”

Israel Adesanya was initially expected to get an immediate title rematch against Strickland following his loss at UFC 293 but after the announcement of his hiatus, his compatriot, Usman has now gotten the shot.

October 17, 2023 Super Eagles Conquer 10-Man Mambas of Mozambique
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Super Eagles Conquer 10-Man Mambas of Mozambique

The Super eagles of Nigeria on Monday, got their very first Victory in a friendly match in 5 years as goals by Terem Moffi, Frank Onyeka and Moses Simon steered Nigeria to a 3-2 victory over 10-man Mozambique in their international friendly encounter in Portimäo, Portugal.

The hard fought victory in Portugal was the first for the Super Eagles in a friendly match in 55 months, which dates back to March 2019 when Paul Onuachu’s first minute goal accounted for the defeat of seven-time African champions, Egypt, at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba.

The Mambas got in front with a shock goal after only six minutes when Catamo dragged the ball past goalkeeper Francis Uzoho, who anticipated the ball in a different direction.

France -based striker Terem Moffi then equalized in the 19th minute, when he had the last laugh as the Mozambican defenders threw themselves at every shot in their penalty area.

Midfielder Frank Onyeka put Nigeria in front at the half hour mark, when his measured shot from the edge of the box sailed into the net. The Super Eagles, who have adopted the battle cry ‘Let’s Do It Again’ for their quest for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title come Cote d’Ivoire early next year, dominated afterwards and got a third goal when the irrepressible Moses Simon netted from the penalty spot in added time in the first half.

The southern Africans were bullish in the second period, unhindered by the numerical disadvantage following a red card to one of their players in the first half, and got a second goal through Bangal with 10 minutes into the closing half.

Victory means the Eagles have established a winning mentality ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches starting in November, as well as the 43th Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire.

October 17, 2023 NDLEA Takes War-Against-Drugs to Motor Parks
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NDLEA Takes War-Against-Drugs to Motor Parks

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it had intensified sensitisation programmes at motor parks and strengthened collaboration with NURTW, particularly in sharing of information.

Kabir Tsakuwa, Commander of Narcotics, (CN) NDLEA, FCT Command, said this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja.

Tsakuwa said that the support of transport union members at one of the motor parks recently, led to an interception of large consignment of tramadol and other drugs.

He, however, said that suspects in connection to the siezed drugs were arrested, adding that they had already been charged to court.

According to him, NDLEA maintains sustainable raid operations not only at motor parks and road sides, but all the identified black spots within FCT and its environments where drug activities are noticed.

“The Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and suburbs particularly, are as well raided at all times to dislodge all criminals who may want to take advantage of the locations.

“The record of arrest and seizures this year so far is a clear indication of the work being done day and night within the FCT and its environs, ” he said.

Tsakuwa said that the NDLEA had created operational outpost in some motor parks and other places like Apo, Wuse Zone 4, Area 1 Park, Torabora, Banex, Gwarimpa, Jabi, and Karu Abattoir.

He said that the places were some of the areas where drug activities were relatively high within the FCT.

“Effort is ongoing to create more outpost as directed by the NDLEA Chairman, retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, ” he said.

The NDLEA boss said that the command had created special squads that worked round the clock to deal with actionable intelligence in real time.

This, he said, would be with a view to curbing illicit drug activities through dislodgement of notorious drug joints and offenders.

According to him, as a command, NDLEA also leverage on the existing relationship with the communities to assist with reasonable information within their territory and locality.

“Additionally, the command collaborates with all security agencies in the FCT, where we share information and security concerns among the heads.

” We carry out joint operations with membership drawn from Nigeria Police Force (NPF), the Military, NAF, Navy, DSS, NIS and NSCDC.

“The team is formed at the instance of Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) where criminal hide outs are continuously dislodged, ” he said.

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