Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has disowned a media report which quoted the commission as ‘bemoaning’ the state of schools in Kwara State, saying the report was the imagination of the reporter. “I am to inform you that at no time during (the visit of the UBEC Executive Secretary) to …
Read More »“CHAINS – No Longer a Slave” Set For Premiere In Abuja Today
Get ready for a powerful cinematic experience as the highly anticipated faith-based movie “CHAINS – No Longer a Slave” premieres at Silverbird Cinema, SEC Abuja, today 15th August, 2024, at 5 pm. The movie, which features top gospel music artists and minister including Apostle Anselm Maduboko, Onos Ariyo, Solomon Lange, …
Read More »Flutterwave In Fresh Trouble As Court Refuses IGP’s Request To Reverse Stolen Billions
The judge refused the ex parte motion, describing it as a clear breach of Section 36 of the 1999 Constitution, which guarantees the right to a fair hearing. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Federal High Court in Abuja has denied a motion by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) seeking …
Read More »NAHCON chairman, secretary in EFCC custody over N90bn fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has detained the Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, Jalal Arabi, and the commission’s secretary, Abdullahi Kontagora, over mismanagement of the N90bn 2024 Hajj subsidy. In a document sighted by The PUNCH, on Wednesday, the anti-graft agency said, “A total of SR314,098 was …
Read More »DANGOTE CEMENT LAUNCHES STUDENTS INDUSTRIAL INTERNSHIP SCHEME
Dangote Cement Plc has launched a novel Internship Scheme for students of tertiary institutions in the country that will see the students undergoing a one-year internship fully funded by the leading cement company. The scheme, according to the Dangote Cement Lagos Regional Sales Director, Mr. Tunde Mabogunje during the induction …
Read More »‘Misplaced priority’ – Daniel Regha blasts Peter Obi for visiting Okoye family
Nigerian Twitter influencer Daniel Regha has criticized former presidential candidate Peter Obi for his recent visit to music stars Paul Okoye and his elder brother, Jude Okoye. The visit came after a fallout between Paul and his twin brother, Peter. Obi’s visit appeared aimed at mending their relationship, with Paul …
Read More »National Council of State passes vote of confidence on President Tinubu
The National Council of State on Tuesday passed a vote of confidence on the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu had convened the National Council of State meeting to deliberate on critical issues affecting the nation on Tuesday. At the meeting were former Presidents Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buahari while …
Read More »Nigeria cedes World Customs Organisation office to Mali
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Tuesday handed over the Vice-Chairmanship seat of the World Customs Organisation (WCO), West Africa and Central Region, to Mali at a ceremony held at Abuja, At the ceremony, the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, handed over to his Malian counterpart, Amadou Konate. …
Read More »“How I nearly lost my life to drug addiction” – Big Brother Naija’s Handi
Handi, a contestant on Big Brother Naija Season 9, has shared that she nearly lost her life due to drug addiction. She disclosed this during the Aquafina Padi of Life task on Tuesday night. Handi expressed her gratitude to her twin sister, Wanni, for her strong support during her toughest …
Read More »“I’ve been through a lot” – Eniola Ajao opens up about struggles
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Eniola Ajao has recently shared her emotional struggles on social media. The Yoruba actress, who made her film debut earlier this year, posted a sad photo on Instagram, expressing her hardships but also her gratitude to God for His continued faithfulness. “Been through a lot, but …
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