The woman who tore her husband’s passport, Mrs Igiebor, has spoken up on why she took such an action. She explained that they have had family issues long before they returned to Nigeria from Europe. Igiebor, who is a content creator popular for sharing content about her husband and kids on TikTok, disclosed this on Monday. She said in the video, “This issue has been going on for a long time. And I have to do what I did. Don’t just look at my actions alone. I’m not a mad woman. I have gone through so many things. I have…
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A professor of Broadcast Journalism, Prof Ayodele Thomas Odunlami, is set to deliver the 119th Inaugural Lecture at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) on Thursday, August 13, 2024. The event will take place at the OGD Lecture Theatre on the main campus in Ago-Iwoye, with Prof Ayodeji Agboola, the Vice-Chancellor, serving as the chairman. Prof. Odunlami, who currently serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and holds the distinction of being the first Professor of Mass Communication at OOU, will present a lecture titled, “(Re)Moving The Ancient Landmarks? How Technology Deconstructs The Mass Media.” In an interview, Prof…
By Tom Garba The future of Nigeria is no longer bleak, the generation of future credible leaders gets bigger in the country as against the backdrop of what is happening in the leadership creeds of the country in recent times. Many unpatriotic Nigerians are subjecting the country to a state of mockery, leading to a long chain of economic stagnation. One of such symbol of hope is a leader born about four decades ago in the land of beauty (Adamawa state), in him are feats of leadership-naturally born leader, an individual with the right influence, inspiration, determination and self-discipline to…
A Pressure Group in the South East, Ohaneze Think Tank, has called on the House of Representatives to sack the Chairman of the House Committee on Petroleum, Rep Ikenga Ugochinyere, and investigate the activities of the disbanded Ugochinyere-led committee, over an attempt to rubbish the achievements of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) under Engr Mele Kyari. The Think Tank Group, while describing Ugochinyere’s 15-man committee as scandalous, which must be investigated forthwith to serve as deterrent, added that lawmaker and his cohorts were poised to impose their sinister agenda on the House and the Nigerian public. According to…
West African Examinations Council (WAEC) on Monday released the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination results for school candidates. WAEC confirmed this in a post on its X page. The Council also directed candidates who took the examination to log on to waecdirect.org to access their results. The post read, “We are pleased to inform candidates who sat WASSCE for school candidates, 2024, that the result has officially been released today, Monday, August 12, 2024. “To access the result, log on to waecdirect.org.”
An explosion, in the wee hours of Monday, rocked the secretariat of the Action People’s Party along the GRA axis of Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital. Although the perpetrators of the incident had yet to be identified as of press time, speculations are rife that it is the handiwork of political thugs. It was learnt that the assailants threw substances believed to be dynamite into the building housing the secretariat, shattering windows and doors, as well destroying other property of the party. The incident occurred amidst speculations of plans by Governor Siminalayi Fubara to defect with his supporters to the…
As the world marks International Youth Day 2024, the Acting Governor of Katsina State, His Excellency, Malam Faruk Lawal Jobe, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to leveraging digital technology for youth empowerment and sustainable development, saying, “We are transforming clicks into opportunities for Katsina Youth.” The year 2024 International Youth Day is being observed under the theme, “From clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development.” Acting Governor Malam Jobe emphasized the state’s dedication to creating digital pathways for its youth. “Our administration recognizes the crucial role of digital literacy and access in shaping a sustainable future for our young…
A coalition of human rights organisations under the aegis of e-RIGHTS Project has raised concern over internet disruptions in Nigeria because of the recent protests against high cost of living. The coalition said that by deliberately disrupting internet services, the Nigerian government is effectively silencing citizens, hindering their ability to access information, engage in public discourse and exercise their civic rights. A statement by the Executive Director of Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), Yunusa Zakari Ya’u, frowned against any form of internet disruption, shutdown or stifling of dissent. He called on the Federal Government to stop all forms…
An Abuja- based economic and development research organisation, Pol Eco Analytics, has cautioned the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) against policy summersaults in its bid to boost forex liquidity. The organisation observed that the CBN has re-introduced the Retail Dutch Auction System (RDAS) to conduct the sale of foreign exchange to end users, after it was jettisoned by the apex bank. In a press statement made available to newsmen in Abuja, the Lead Researcher and Policy Analyst, Pol Eco Analytics, Mr Olamilekan Adefolarin, said though Pol Eco Analytics is strongly in support of any genuine and proactive monetary policies that…
Several state Police Commands in the northern part of the country have begun the prosecution of arrested protesters during the 10-day #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria nationwide protest. While the protests were relatively peaceful in the South, it turned violent in the North with several lives lost, property worth billions of naira destroyed, leading to the declaration of curfew in no fewer than five states. The protests, which held from August 1-10, was against the rising cost of living, which has been fueled by fuel subsidy removal, surging inflation at a 28-year high and government economic policies that pushed the naira to a record…