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 The Presidency says it has completed the selection process for the employment of 200,000 graduates for the N-Power programme designed to engage 500,000. The Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.  He said the "official engagement" of those selected was now awaiting the completion of BVN verification so that they would be paid directly.  On how the selection was done, he said: “Presidency officials collaborated actively with the Ministries of Agriculture and Health and other government agencies all through the process.  There were no foreign consultants involved, nor is one needed. To make up the selection of the first 200,000, there were three criteria thus: 40% selected based on the number of applications per state, a special mark-up for the 6 states of the northeast and a discretionary addition for states with low numbers of applicants.  "The Buhari Presidency has m...

Deborah Jackson, 34, was warned her 1lb 1oz baby Ollie would be deaf and blind and would never walk or talk – but just look at him now When Deborah Jackson went into  labour  at just 23 weeks doctors told her there was no hope for her twins. Little Owen died in his mum’s arms after an hour but twin Ollie gave out a tiny squeak. He was crying for his life and the battle to save him began. Deborah, 34, was warned the 1lb 1oz tot would be deaf and blind and would never walk or talk. W

Ten-year-old Aysha tells troops how her father, as well as other children, have been killed by Islamic State in her village of Kafel, near Iraq's second city

The Canadian government is seeking a stronger partnership with the Nigerian government to reduce the burden of child marriage in Africa’s most populous nation. The Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Christopher Thornley, who spoke at a forum in Abuja on the growing international concern about child marriage, pointed out that Nigeria had more cases of child brides in sub-Saharan Africa. He also explained the commitment of the Canadian government to assisting Nigeria’s efforts at reducing the burden of child marriage. When the Child Rights Act was passed into law in 2003, many people celebrated it as a law that would finally put the issues of child marriage to rest because it puts the minimum age of marriage at 18. Almost 13 years after, the burden of child bride is still heavy on Nigeria, as statistics from the Canadian government reveal. At a photo exhibition by the Canadian High Commission in Abuja, the burden of child marriage was highlight as a global issue, with f...

A woman is accused of spitting at a man while she clutches a toddler after being confronted for allegedly parking in HIS driveway. Startling footage of the incident has been uploaded to YouTube and shows the pair in an argument that gets increasingly heated. It is claimed the woman was parking in a private driveway while picking children up on a school run.

it seems their romance was short-lived. The chart-topping pair have reportedly ended their relationship, with Drake apparently already moving on with another woman. A source apparently told E! Online: “Rihanna and Drake are seeing other people at the moment. They are not exclusive anymore. They still love each other, but their schedules have gotten in the way. “Anything can change between them though, for better or worse, “They are still in each other’s lives,” they added. And the rapper is now said to be dating model India Love.

The hit singer has had  a scary week  after an incident outside of her London home. Beverley has been left “really upset” after her car went up in flames. She has since moved into a hotel and has been assigned her own bodyguard. Apparently the inferno was so extensive that police aren’t able to determine if it had been started on purpose.

      what a shame......... which brought him down the disgrace or the beating

The suspects will appear in court this morning after Irish police released the image, saying: "This potentially lethal device has been made safe" Four men arrested by detectives probing dissident republican activity have been charged with terror offences. The suspects were detained in the Lurgan area of Northern Ireland last week during a large-scale policing operation,  Belfast Live  reports. Police today revealed they also recovered a "fully prepared Explosively Formed Projectile (EFP) which was ready for deployment". And they said they believed a former member of the security forces had been targeted in a murder bid. A police spokesman added: "This potentially lethal device has been made safe. "An EFP is an improvised explosive device designed to penetrate armour plating when fired at relatively close range from a makeshift launcher. "A 22-year-old man has been charged with the attempted murder of police officers and possession ...

England  Sam Allardyce  has been spotted leaving his Bolton home as FA chiefs sit down to discuss his future. Allardyce's  short reign as England manager is in major trouble  because of an undercover investigation. He allegedly negotiated a £400,000 deal to act as an ambassador overseas, offered advice on how to navigate third-party ownership deals and also mocked predecessor Roy Hodgson's speech impediment. He came out of the side of his detached home and swiftly got into his black Mercedes car which was parked on his front drive. Wearing a suit, and a shirt unbuttoned to the navel, he then drove off without comment.

He also slated ex-England assistant Gary Neville during an investigation when he allegedly negotiated a £400,000 deal Sam Allardyce has been caught referring to Roy Hodgson as "Woy" and saying ex-England assistant Gary Neville should have been told to "sit down and shut up". Allardyce's short reign as England manager is in major trouble because of an undercover investigation. He allegedly negotiated a £400,000 deal to act as an ambassador overseas. It is also claimed he offered advice on how to get around transfer rules that are laid down by his employers the Football Association.

The nude man flung himself around the pole before unceremoniously falling in the mud at the feet of the two policemen asthey waited for ambulance to take him away. A   naked   man who was arrested after being spotted wandering around a city talking to himself, started performing a pole dance after being handcuffed. The man who was reportedly "  high on drugs  " was tracked down by two policeman who had received complaints that the man was making people nervous as he strolled around Moscow's streets. But the cops, who didn't fancy putting the nude man inside their  police vehicle  , simply handcuffed him to a nearby pole as they waited for an ambulance. The man then saw his opportunity to perform a bizarre pole dance and was filmed by bemused passersby.

The 29 year old,  who is expecting a baby with Blac Chyna,  took to the social media channel in a fit of rage after Kylie didn't invite Blac to a baby shower – one that was being thrown for Rob. Talking to his 6.65 million followers, the star wrote 19-year-old Kylie's phone number followed by: "I ain't hacked either this is rob dog lol." And, after confirming it was in fact the sock mogul himself, he swiftly tweeted: "Didn't invite the Mother of my child to a baby shower you all were trying to throw for me? You all must have lost your damn minds!" And fans responded in disbelief to the post, with many jumping to the reality king's defence.

The House actress,  who is expecting another child with her fiancé Jason Sudeikis, revealed the news on Twitter. After tweeting a video posted by US Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton, the 32 year old said she was expecting a daughter. "As someone who is about to have a daughter, this hits me deep in my core. #NeverTrump," she wrote. And fans reacted to the tweet, saying they couldn't be happier for the actress, who already has a son with Jason.

The award-winner looked nearly unrecognisable in a figure-hugging mesh black top and red patterned skirt. Gabourey's transformation is incredible and she knew it as she flashed a smile for the cameras, flaunting her new-found confidence. She wore her short hair in bouncy curls and posed with her hands on her hips as the the paps snapped away. Wearing a pair of strappy black heels to elongate her new slimmer figure, Gabourey almost looked like a different person in the stylish ensemble. The 33-year-old is known for her roles as Precious in the 2009 blockbuster and as Queenie in American Horror Story but has been on a weight-loss journey this year. While she has not revealed the exact amount that she has lost, reports are claiming it could be up to 100lbs.

The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star, who is 35, stepped out with her rapper beau as the pair headed to the nuptials in Simi Valley, California.  The brunette stunner looked sensational as she walked hand-in-hand with her man, sporting a gorgeous taupe dress which showed off her vintage Kardashian curves to perfection. The genetically blessed pair looked more loved-up than ever as they gripped on to one another at the formal affair, proving why they are one of the most iconic couples of the moment as they headed towards the event.

And now the The Only Way Is Essex star has been snapped looking happier than ever, as she showed off her slim figure in Glasgow last night.  Wearing an embellished light pink gown, the blonde beauty stunned onlookers on the red carpet at the Golden Glamour charity ball. With a daring mesh top half, the 29 year old beamed with body confidence as she struck a pose. 

After toasting Debbie and Chris De La Hoyde’s special day at Sheesh in Chigwell, Essex, the Islanders sneaked outside for a drink. Lounging on the garden furniture outside the restaurant, Cara leaned in for a kiss. Nathan couldn’t resist a glimpse at his beautiful girlfriend while they smooched. Cara dressed up to the nines for the family occasion in a pastel pink outfit.

The US has reached the preliminary conclusion that Russian warplanes  bombed an aid convoy  and warehouse belonging to the Syrian Arab Red Crescent, two US officials told CNN. "All the evidence we have points to that conclusion," one of the officials said. However, the White House has taken the position that Russia is responsible for the strike, regardless of whether it was their planes -- or the Syrian regime's -- that carried out th attack The aid convoy was hit Monday night in the area of Urum al-Kubra, west of Aleppo, prompting the United Nations to halt its aid operations in Syria. "All of our information indicates clearly that this was an airstrike. That means there only could have been two entities responsible," Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes said Tuesday night, naming Moscow and the Syrian regime. He didn't specify which country's planes carried out the strike. "We hold the Russian government responsible for ...

The lawyer for the Tomb Raider actress confirmed that legal documents were filed on Monday citing irreconcilable differences. And now her dad, who is 77, has expressed his sadness for his daughter following her decision to part ways with Brad.  The Deliverance actor confessed: “It’s very sad. “Something very serious must have happened for Angie to make a decision like this.” And Jon, like the rest of the globe, remains unsure as to exactly what caused the split. “I don’t know what it is,” Jon told  Inside Edition  in an interview to air Tuesday. “Say a little prayer.