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NDLEA CHAIRMAN AND DEFENCE OFFICIALS EXTEND CONDOLENCES AND SUPPORT TO BORNO STATE FOLLOWING DEVASTATING FLOOD
< 1 mn read Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has offered heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Borno State in the wake of a severe flood disaster. In a message to Governor Prof Babagana Zulum, Marwa expressed empathy for the governor, the Shehu of Borno, […]
NCAA IMPLEMENTS EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE TRAINING TO ENHANCE PUBLIC MANAGEMENT
< 1 mn read The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has introduced a new training program focused on emotional intelligence for its staff to improve public management. Acting Director General of the NCAA, Captain Chris Najomo, emphasized the importance of emotional regulation for effective teamwork in the aviation sector. Najomo highlighted that fostering good working relationships based on trust […]
NIGERIAN SKITMAKER NASTYBLAQ LOSES MOTHER, SHARES EMOTIONAL TRIBUTE
< 1 mn read Nigerian skit maker and content creator Abisi Ezechukwu, known as Nastyblaq, has announced the passing of his mother in a heartfelt Instagram post. The skit maker expressed profound sadness and described the recent days as overshadowed by grief following his mother’s death. In his emotional message, Nastyblaq wrote, “These past few days have been filled […]
GRACEY MAE REVEALS ARTIST’S $750K PART PAYMENT ON PURPLE STARDUST PODCAST
< 1 mn read In the debut episode of Purple Stardust’s podcast “Culture Connect,” Gracey Mae, a leading A&R and Recording Academy member, disclosed that one of the artists she manages received a $750,000 down payment for a brand deal. This substantial amount underscores the significant financial potential in the industry with effective brand building and strategic partnerships. Hosted […]
EFFECTIVE WAYS TO REDUCE FOOD WASTE
2 mn read Food waste is a significant issue that impacts both our finances and the environment. Each year, millions of tons of food are discarded, while many people around the world remain hungry. Beyond the waste of food itself, the resources such as water, energy, and labor used to produce, package, and transport food are also lost. […]
FAME CAN SOMETIMES FEEL LIKE A PRISON – BEYONCÉ
< 1 mn read Beyoncé has shared her reflections on the pressures and scrutiny that come with fame, describing it as sometimes feeling like a prison. In a recent interview with GQ Magazine for the October issue, she discussed the challenges of living under the intense public eye and how it influences her decision to step away from the […]
DAVIDO THRILLS ETHIOPIAN FANS AS THE COUNTRY CELEBRATES THE START OF YEAR 2017
< 1 mn read Nigerian music sensation Davido captivated Ethiopian audiences during a sold-out show on September 11, 2024, celebrating the Ethiopian New Year, which marks the start of 2017 according to their Orthodox Tewahedo calendar. The calendar, which differs from the Gregorian calendar, has 13 months and lags 7 years behind the globally recognized calendar. Davido, known for […]
LAND DISPUTE BETWEEN TWO ANAMBRA COMMUNITIES CLAIMS THREE LIVES, INCLUDING AN ORPHAN
< 1 mn read The Police Command in Anambra has launched an investigation into the deaths of three individuals, including an orphan named Chubuzor Onyesoh, following a land dispute between the Enugwu-Ukwu and Nwafia communities in the Njikoka area. According to SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the command’s Public Relations Officer, the Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Itam, has ordered a […]
GOMBE ASUU EMBARKS ON FIRST INDEFINITE STRIKE IN 21 YEARS
< 1 mn read The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Gombe State University has initiated an indefinite strike, marking the first such action in 21 years. The decision stems from unresolved welfare issues and the government’s failure to address long-standing demands. ASUU branch chairman Dr. Suleiman Salihu Jauro announced the strike, citing unsatisfactory teaching and learning conditions. […]
FG COMMITS ₦47.5BN TO UPGRADE 50 SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN FIRST PHASE
< 1 mn read The Federal Government has allocated ₦47.5 billion for the first phase of upgrading 50 selected senior secondary schools across Nigeria. This initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s renewed promises to improve educational infrastructure. Dr. Iyela Ajayi, the Executive Secretary of the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC), announced this at the groundbreaking ceremony for the […]
‘YOU’VE BETRAYED NIGERIANS WHO BELIEVED IN YOU’ – GANI ADAMS WRITES TINUBU
< 1 mn read As Nigeria grapples with ongoing difficulties, Gani Abiodun Adams, the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, has issued a scathing critique of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Adams, in an open letter, accused Tinubu of betraying the trust of Nigerians who supported his rise to power. Adams expressed deep disappointment with the administration’s handling of the petroleum […]
KAMALA HARRIS CRITICIZES TRUMP OVER ABORTION LAWS
< 1 mn read During the recent debate, Vice President Kamala Harris sharply criticized former President Donald Trump regarding his influence on abortion laws. She accused Trump of deliberately selecting three Supreme Court Justices to overturn Roe v. Wade, which resulted in stringent abortion bans in over 20 states. Harris stated that Trump’s judicial appointments were specifically intended to […]
NFF CONFIRMS AUSTIN EGUAVOEN REMAINS AS INTERIM MANAGER OF SUPER EAGLES
< 1 mn read The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has clarified that Austin Eguavoen is still serving as the interim manager of the Super Eagles. This confirmation comes after recent reports suggested that Eguavoen’s tenure might be ending following the team’s matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda. KEY DETAILS: CURRENT STATUS: Ademola Olajire, Head of Communications at the NFF, […]
FRENCH DELEGATION TO VISIT CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC AMID TENSIONS
< 1 mn read A French delegation led by political advisor Ruth Rakuzin is set to arrive in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic (CAR), in the coming days. Sylvain Nguema, a Central African military analyst, revealed that the delegation will present a roadmap for a new framework of cooperation between France and CAR. KEY POINTS: DELEGATION’S […]
TRUMP REPEATS CLAIM ABOUT MIGRANTS FROM PRISONS AND MENTAL INSTITUTIONS
< 1 mn read Former President Donald Trump reiterated his assertion that if reelected, he would deport migrants arriving in the U.S. who, according to him, have fled from prisons and mental institutions. KEY POINTS FROM TRUMP’S CLAIM: DEPORTATION PROMISE: Trump promised to address the issue of migrants he claims are entering the U.S. from jails and mental health […]
TRUMP ALLEGES PERSONAL ATTACKS IN RESPONSE TO HARRIS’ CRITICISM
< 1 mn read Former President Donald Trump responded to Vice President Kamala Harris’ allegations by asserting that he has faced significant personal attacks due to the rhetoric from Harris and others. KEY POINTS FROM TRUMP’S RESPONSE: REJECTION OF ACCUSATIONS: Trump denied Harris’ accusation that he would use the Justice Department to target political opponents if reelected. Instead, he […]
VP KAMALA HARRIS SLAMS TRUMP DURING DEBATE, CLAIMS WORLD LEADERS MOCK HIM
< 1 mn read During Tuesday night’s presidential debate, Vice President Kamala Harris criticized former President Donald Trump, stating that “world leaders are laughing at Donald Trump.” KEY POINTS FROM HARRIS’ REMARKS: INTERNATIONAL REACTION: Harris asserted that, based on her experience traveling as Vice President, world leaders are ridiculing Trump. She emphasized this point by sharing that military leaders, […]
AFENIFERE CRITICIZES NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT’S HANDLING OF HUNGER PROTESTS
2 mn read The pan-Nigerian social welfarist organization, Afenifere, has expressed deep concern over the government’s treatment of hunger protests in Nigeria, which it claims are being wrongly labeled as treasonous offenses. The organization argues that such actions undermine citizens’ fundamental rights to protest and highlight issues of economic mismanagement. KEY POINTS FROM AFENIFERE’S STATEMENT: REJECTION OF TREASON […]
TAYLOR SWIFT ENDORSES KAMALA HARRIS FOR 2024 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
< 1 mn read Pop superstar Taylor Swift publicly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris’ candidacy for the 2024 Presidential Election following Harris’ debate with former President Donald Trump. Swift, known for her substantial social media influence, praised Harris as a “steady-handed, gifted leader” and announced her support for Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. KEY POINTS […]
NUPRC IMPLEMENTS ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION TO ENHANCE OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION
< 1 mn read The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has introduced an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) approach to address conflicts and facilitate the production of oil and gas assets. The newly established ADR Centre in Lagos is designed to offer efficient, cost-effective dispute resolution services within the upstream oil and gas sector. DETAILS OF THE INITIATIVE: OBJECTIVE: […]