< 1 mn read Ufa Dania has made history as the first plus-sized contestant in the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant. Challenging traditional beauty standards, Dania is a dark-skinned, plus-sized model representing Kwara State. In her introduction video, Dania emphasizes her desire to redefine beauty standards, stating, “Let’s redefine what it means to be a queen.” She reflects on her […]
< 1 mn read The Lagos State Police Command has arrested three suspects involved in a kidnapping case, having collected ₦3 million in ransom from the victim’s family. Police spokesperson SP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the arrests to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday. According to Hundeyin, the Isashi Police Division received a report on Tuesday around noon […]
< 1 mn read The Association of Resident Doctors, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (ARD-UITH), has issued a warning to Nigerians about the dangers of consuming undercooked bush meat to prevent the spread of M-pox. Dr. Yusuf Muhammed, the president of ARD-UITH, emphasized the importance of avoiding contact with dead animals as well. M-pox, a zoonotic viral disease caused […]
2 mn read Adegboruwa had earlier demanded that the statewide demonstrations halt since demonstrators were being infiltrated by fifth columnists. The #EndBadGovernance protest organizers have vowed to keep up the countrywide protests until President Bola Tinubu responds to their demands. On Friday, August 2, 2024, the protest entered its second day, with protests taking place in a number […]
< 1 mn read The Senate has approved a new minimum wage of ₦70,000 for all employees in Nigeria, including those in small-scale operations and informal sectors such as domestic work and tailoring. Senate President Godswill Akpabio emphasized that employers must comply with this regulation when hiring new workers, regardless of their industry. “If you’re a tailor and you […]
< 1 mn read The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) of Nigeria has fined Meta Platforms Inc. and WhatsApp LLC $220 million for data privacy violations and discriminatory practices. The penalty follows three years of intensive investigations into the companies’ handling of Nigerian data subjects’ rights. Acting Executive Vice Chairman of the FCCPC, Dr. Adamu Abdullahi, stated […]
< 1 mn read The Nigerian Senate has approved a bill to amend the National Minimum Wage Act of 2019, raising the minimum wage from ₦30,000 to ₦70,000. The bill, submitted by President Bola Tinubu, was passed after going through its first, second, and third readings. In addition to the wage increase, the Senate also approved a reduction in […]
2 mn read President Bola Tinubu recently approved a new minimum wage of ₦70,000 for Nigerian workers and committed to reviewing the national minimum wage law every three years. However, this decision has raised concerns among the Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN) regarding their capacity to meet the new financial obligations due to high production costs. **Concerns […]
< 1 mn read Women are being encouraged to manage depression by letting go of negative emotions and experiences, staying active, and seeking help when needed. This advice was given at a women’s forum in Abuja, themed “Managing Depression in Various Life Stages and Situations,” organized by Busola Lanre-Oke, founder of The Excellent and Dignified Woman (TED-Woman). The event […]
< 1 mn read In a recent interview with Joy News, Corporal Matthew Adabuga, a retired officer of the Ghana Armed Forces, provided significant insights into the overthrow of President Dr. Hilla Limann’s government, attributing financial support from Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi to the coup led by Jerry John Rawlings. Adabuga recounted how Rawlings, disillusioned after he and […]
< 1 mn read ”I made the dress but someone else received credit – Designer, Ezinne Styling cries out as she claims she made Nana Akua Addo’s AMVCA dress Designer, Ezinne Styling is expressing her frustration as she claims to be the one who actually created the stunning dress worn by Nana Akua Addo at the AMVCA. It seems […]
2 mn read Ovoke’s death an act of God – Family, Brickhall school speaks after burial. The family of the four-year-old pupil of Brickhall school in Abuja, Miguel Ovoke on Friday described the death of their child as “an act of God.” This comes amid the investigation into Ovoke’s death by the House of Representatives. The House of […]
2 mn read Kidnappers kill 6-year-old boy after collecting feeding fee, insisting on ransom. Two men in Adamawa State who were arrested for kidnapping and killing a boy and going ahead to insist on ransom, have confessed to the crime. The Adamawa State Police, which disclosed this on Friday, added that the suspects had been quick in collecting […]
2 mn read Obi Cubana asks FG, state govts to make life easier for Nigerian youths. Iyiegbu, who is also the Chairman of Cubana Group, advised the youth to be innovative and ready to work to be successful. Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, has urged the federal and state governments to create a more enabling environment […]
< 1 mn read Support our anti-corruption fight – EFCC tasks hoteliers, journalist. The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr Ola Olukoyede, on Thursday called on Nigerian Journalists, hotel owners and bank compliance officers to discharge their duties with more vigilance and support the fight against corruption. In a courtesy visit to the secretariat […]
< 1 mn read BREAKING: House of Reps member, Dogonyaro is dead. Member representing Garki/Babura federal Constituency of Jigawa State in the House of Representatives, Isa Dogonyaro, is dead. Mohammed Bello El-Rufa’i, who is one of his colleagues, disclosed the death of the lawmaker on his Facebook wall Friday morning. He wrote, “Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. Earlier […]
3 mn read Selena Gomez reacts to Justin and Hailey Bieber’s pregnancy with defiant post. The star has reacted to the Bieber’s happy announcement on Instagram The star has reacted to the Bieber’s happy announcement on Instagram. Selena Gomez has seemingly reacted to Justin and Hailey Bieber’s announcement that they are expecting a baby together. Ever since Justin Bieber and […]
2 mn read Govt Discloses When Remarkable Lagos Kano Rail Line Will Be Ready For Operations. As the Voice of Nigeria reported, Alkali inspected the Kano-Maradi rail corridor on Thursday, May 9. This is even as the contractor handling the project, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), announced that the rail line has been linked up to Zawaciki […]
< 1 mn read Breaking: Governor Sanwo-Olu meets, resolves Lagos Nurses’ Crisis. Nurses set to call off strike Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu held a closed-door meeting with members of the Nigerian Association of Nurses and Midwives, Lagos State Council at the State House, Marina on Sunday evening. The meeting was called by the Governor to address the grievances of the […]
2 mn read An employee of Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO), Bello Bukar Adamu, has been found dead many hours after his sudden disappearance from home. Reports are that Adamu was contacted by his friend, Zubairu Sadiq, who is alleged to be a former coworker at KEDCO. The suspect allegedly lured Adamu out of his home under the […]
