< 1 mn read Controversial internet personality Very Dark Man (VDM) has intensified his criticism of celebrities who financially supported crossdresser Bobrisky following his recent release from prison. VDM, who had previously expressed disdain over the donations Bobrisky received, has continued to question the implications of such support. In a video posted on August 25, 2024, VDM responded to […]
< 1 mn read The Federal Government has postponed its scheduled meeting with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), which was set for Monday, August 26. The new date for the meeting has been rescheduled to Wednesday, August 28. No specific reason was provided for the delay. ASUU President Emmanuel Osodeke confirmed the postponement following an announcement from […]
< 1 mn read The Cross River Government has confirmed a case of Mpox in the Okoshe community of Obudu Local Government Area. The confirmation comes after initial denials by the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Ayuk. Dr. Ayuk announced that the National Reference Laboratory in Abuja confirmed the presence of Mpox in a female patient from Okoshe […]
< 1 mn read The Federal Government has officially recognized eight universities in Togo and Benin Republic as the only accredited institutions authorized to award degrees to Nigerians. This announcement, made by Education Minister Prof. Tahir Mamman, is a significant step in the government’s crackdown on educational fraud, aiming to uphold Nigeria’s academic standards. The Minister disclosed that over […]
< 1 mn read Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has announced the killing of a notorious kidnap kingpin and the arrest of two abductors during a successful operation that rescued 20 medical students. The students had been kidnapped in Benue on August 15 while traveling to Enugu. Egbetokun revealed that the rescue operation, which also freed five other passengers […]
< 1 mn read The Kaduna State Police Command has detained two cattle rustlers, two notorious gunrunners, and three kidnappers. The operatives also foiled a kidnapping attempt and recovered a fabricated AK-47 rifle with ammunition. According to a statement from the command’s spokesperson, ASP Mansir Hassan, the operation took place following credible intelligence reports. On Thursday, the police raided […]
< 1 mn read Fireboy has unveiled the tracklist for his upcoming fourth album, Adedamola, set for release on August 29, 2024. On August 19, 2024, Fireboy announced via social media that his new album would feature collaborations with notable Nigerian artists Lagbaja, Grammy-nominated Afrobeat star Seun Kuti, Afrobeats hitmaker Lojay, and Grammy-winning American singer and songwriter Jon Baptiste. […]
2 mn read Nollywood actress Kemi Lala Akindoju has raised concerns about the tradition of women changing their surnames after marriage, suggesting that couples should merge names instead. On August 25, 2024, Akindoju took to X to question the fairness of women adopting their husbands’ last names and the implications of this practice. She stated, “Honestly, if we […]
< 1 mn read After spending six months in prison for naira abuse and being released in August 2024, Bobrisky has publicly thanked those who supported him financially during his incarceration, including Don Jazzy. On August 25, 2024, Bobrisky took to Instagram to express his gratitude to friends, celebrities, and fans who sent him money while he was behind […]
< 1 mn read Toyosi Etim-Effiong has sparked a debate about church attire by urging women to dress modestly when attending services. On August 25, 2024, Toyosi used Instagram to emphasize the importance of dressing appropriately for the sacred setting of a church. She wrote, “My gender, please, let’s dress differently to church. The cloth for Zaza is not […]
< 1 mn read Nollywood actress and entrepreneur Sharon Okpamen has passed away following childbirth. The announcement was made by movie producer Stanley Ontop on Instagram, marking a somber day for the Nollywood and Edo entertainment communities. Tributes have been flooding in from colleagues and fans, celebrating Okpamen’s contributions as a talented actress, producer, and humanitarian. Her death has […]
< 1 mn read Lagos socialite and crossdresser Bobrisky, whose real name is Idris Okuneye, has spoken out about his recent prison stint, rejecting the label of “ex-convict” and referring to his time in jail as a “vacation.” Background: Bobrisky was sentenced to six months in prison without the option of a fine for the abuse of naira, following […]
< 1 mn read The Benue State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led by Austin Agada, has announced the nomination of 23 chairmanship and 276 councillorship candidates for the upcoming Local Government elections on October 5, 2024. The nomination process, conducted on August 24, 2024, took place across all wards in the state’s 23 local government areas. […]
< 1 mn read The Gombe State government, led by Governor Inuwa Yahaya, will implement a new national minimum wage of ₦70,000 for its workers. This announcement was made by Deputy Governor Manassah Jatau. Jatau, who chairs the state’s Tripartite Committee on Minimum Wage negotiations, confirmed that the new wage is being finalized and will replace the current ₦10,000 […]
< 1 mn read The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced a 7-day nationwide strike starting at 12 am on August 26, 2024. This action is in response to the ongoing captivity of Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, who has been abducted for over eight months. Dr. Popoola, a registrar in the Department of Ophthalmology at the National Eye […]
< 1 mn read The Federal Government has announced that underage candidates will no longer be permitted to sit for secondary school leaving examinations conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO). Education Minister Prof. Tahir Mamman confirmed this directive during a recent appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics program. He emphasized that […]
< 1 mn read Nigerians applying for new passports through the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) portal are encountering significant issues with online payment. The NIS confirmed technical difficulties with their payment platform, leading to frustration and inconvenience among applicants. The service disruption has left many unable to complete their transactions, causing delays and financial losses. The NIS acknowledged the […]
< 1 mn read The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has announced that a notorious kidnap kingpin was killed and two abductors were arrested during an operation that rescued 27 individuals, including 20 medical students, without paying any ransom. Speaking at the handover of the students to their Vice Chancellors in Abuja, Egbetokun confirmed that the students, along with […]
< 1 mn read The Ondo State Government is preparing to host the world’s largest gathering of entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, creatives, policymakers, and industry leaders at the 2024 Global Entrepreneurship Festival (GEF). The festival, themed “Beyond Boundaries: Poverty Eradication through Entrepreneurship,” is scheduled to take place from November 22 to 24 at the Entrepreneurship Village. Organizers expect around 20,000 […]
< 1 mn read Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), has criticized Nigerian opposition politicians for using insecurity as a political weapon against the current government. Speaking at the 2024 Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Lagos, Okonjo-Iweala condemned the practice of instigating insecurity to damage political opponents’ reputations, emphasizing that […]
