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The sudden death of a senior journalist and compatriot, Albert Ojo, has brought emotional pains to his close allies, and a vacum to the media community in the Sunshine State. The news of his death was shocking. The Ondo State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) mourns the demise of such a highly principled, hardworking,…

A recent report by global data and business intelligence platform StatiSense has revealed that Nigerian mobile users made over 162 million visits to porn and betting websites in June 2024. The platform’s latest data, which highlights the top ten websites visited by Nigerians on mobile devices last month, shows a significant portion of this traffic…

Facing growing economic challenges, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed solidarity with citizens while urging caution ahead of the planned August 1 protests. In a July 25 statement, CAN’s national leadership, led by Archbishop Daniel Okoh, acknowledged the widespread suffering and frustration among Nigerians. “The cries of the people highlight the severe difficulties…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited is set to hire more workers. The NNPC spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, confirmed this in a statement on Friday. Soneye said the recruitment would be for various positions across various departments within the energy company. He directed interested applicants to visit the NNPC careers page for application instructions. “NNPC Ltd…

By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Yoruba Youth Council (YAC), an influential body representing the youths of Yorubaland, has strongly condemned recent allegations suggesting that Dr. Muhammad Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence, facilitated the escape of the embattled former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, to Niger Republic. In a fervent response to a…

A directive from the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has outlawed all forms of protests between August 1 and 10, 2024. This move comes as Nigerians gear up for nationwide protests against bad governance and hardship during the same period. It should be recalled that the government, through Minister of Information Mohammed Idris, had…

Former US president Barack Obama said Friday he would endorse Kamala Harris’ bid for the White House. “Earlier this week, Michelle and I called our friend Kamala Harris. We told her we think she’ll make a fantastic President of the United States, and that she has our full support,” Obama said on social media platform…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has claimed that witches and wizards delayed his birth, causing his mother, Bernice Obasanjo, to carry him for 12 months before giving birth. Obasanjo made this revelation during a drama presentation titled “Aremu omo Asabi” in Abeokuta, Ogun State, to mark the 66th anniversary of his late mother’s passing. His media…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kogi has reported that eight school children were safely rescued after a 40-foot articulated container fell on two vehicles in Lokoja on Thursday. FRSC Sector Commander Samuel Oyedeji shared details of the incident, which took place around 5:30 p.m. at Lokongoma market in Lokoja. The two vehicles involved…

The Anambra chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has decided to end its indefinite strike, which began on July 15. Members are instructed to return to work on Friday. The announcement was made on Thursday in a statement by the union’s chairman, Henry Ezeoke, and secretary, Ugochukwu Nwezi. This decision came after…