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Nigerians divided over move to regulate social media
The proposed plan of the Federal Government to regulate social media has continued to generate reactions from Nigerians. Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Balarabe Ilelah, had said the social media regulation bill has been sent to the National Assembly. According to the NBC, the bill is seeking to repeal and reenact the NBC
Kano has One million out-of-school children – UNICEF
Kano State has at least 989,234 out-of-school children, UNICEF’s Country Representative in Nigeria, Ms Cristian Munduate, said in Kano on Thursday. She told a news conference that the almost one million out-of-school children in the state are of both genders. Munduate said Nigeria needed to redouble efforts in addressing the critical issue of out-of-school children
Biden slams Trump for calling Hezbollah ‘smart’
US President Joe Biden condemned Donald Trump on Thursday for describing Hezbollah as “very smart” even as the Lebanese militant group exchanges fire with Israel following the Hamas attack on the US ally. During a campaign speech in Florida, Trump also falsely accused the Biden administration of bankrolling the Hamas assault as a result of
EndSARS victim, Ogun hospital clash over Wife’s death
A weight lifter and one of the victims of #EndSARS, Sola Oladunjoye in Ogun state, has accused Korede Hospital in Abeokuta, the state capital, of killing his pregnant wife, Islamiat. Oladunjoye alleged that his wife died in the hospital on Sunday after a complication arising from a surgery by a team led by two medical
Suspected killers of hotelier withdrawn for poor performance – Kwara Poly
The Kwara State Polytechnic on Thursday said the alleged killers of the owner of Water View Guest House, Adeniyi ?j?; Joseph Joy Adama and Vandora Davies Oreoluwa, were withdrawn from the institution for poor performance. The two female suspects who were paraded by the police in Abuja on Wednesday had claimed they were students of
Outrage as Ogun demolishes houses along Lagos-Ibadan expressway
There was an outrage on Thursday as officials of the Ogun State Government demolished houses at Ajegunle/Araromi community in Makun along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. Residents of the community under Sagamu Local Government Area kicked against the government’s action, chanting anti-governmental songs to express their frustration and agony over the exercise. Many of them woke up
ICPC begins tracking of N500bn ‘fraudulent’ constituency projects
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it has completed all arrangements to commence its 6th phase of tracking of some fraudulent constituency projects across the country. The commission specifically disclosed that it would deploy its officers across all six geo-political zones of the country, starting from Monday, October 16 to
FG to change criteria for promotion in NSCDC, Immigration, others soon – Tunji-Ojo
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has said personnel of the paramilitary services under the ministry will no longer be promoted just for passing promotion examinations soon. The paramilitary services under the ministry are the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Federal Fire Service (FFS), and Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS).
270 universities seek license as FG opens space for foreign institutions
The Federal Government says at least 270 universities are currently seeking license to operate in Nigeria. Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Dr. Chris Maiyaki, stated this at the British Council Insight and Engagement Workshop on Thursday in Abuja. He said in efforts to improve access and quality of higher education in Nigeria,
Corpses recovered as Military clears IPOB enclaves
Troops of Nigerian Army have uncovered fresh enclaves of members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN) in the South East region of Nigeria. The troops, while on clearance operations as ordered by the military high command, also discovered both fresh and dried corpses of some human beings in
Electricity consumers to get metre payments refund
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) says all electricity consumers who paid for metres under the Metre Asset Provider (MAP) scheme will be refunded through credit “token” within six months. The Chief Executive Officer, EKEDC, Tinuade Sanda, gave the assurance during a Customer Engagement Forum on Thursday in Agbara, a suburb of Lagos. NAN reports
Electricity consumers to get metre payments refund
Reps to consider use of concrete in road construction
The House of Representatives Committee on Works says it is considering the adoption of concrete pavements for road construction in the country. Rep Akin Alabi, the Chairman of the Committee, said this at its inaugural meeting in Abuja on Thursday. “The use of concrete may be considered and adopted by the committee for road construction
Reps to consider use of concrete in road construction
Nasarawa to produce 18,000 tonnes of lithium daily – Governor Sule
Nasarawa State, Goveror Abdullahi Sule, on Thursday, performed the foundation stone laying of the Ganfeng Lithium Mining Company Factory Project at Endo Village in Udege Development Area, Nasarawa LGA of Nasarawa State. The investment commitment, which was to the tune of 250 million US dollars, is expected to produce about 18,000 metric tonnes of lithium
Nasarawa to produce 18,000 tonnes of lithium daily – Governor Sule
Noah Kekere: Court revokes bail of alleged Jos ‘organ harvester’, orders remand
A magistrate’s Court in Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB) on Thursday, revoked the bail granted to one suspected organ harvester, Dr Noah Kekere. DAILY POST reports that Kekere was, earlier in September, accused of harvesting the kidneys of his two ex-patients. The organs were said to have been removed when he carried out operations on
Noah Kekere: Court revokes bail of alleged Jos ‘organ harvester’, orders remand
Govt demolishes buildings in Ogun PHOTOS
The Government of Ogun State on Thursday demolished a hotel and other residential buildings at Ajegunle/Araromi community in Makun, Sagamu Local Government Area of the State. Residents of the community said they woke up to the screaming sound of bulldozers being supervised by officials of the State Bureau of Lands and Survey. The government officials
Govt demolishes buildings in Ogun PHOTOS
Bandits sack Taraba community, kill one, injure others
Rampaging bandits have reportedly attacked and dislodged the Didango community in Taraba State. The community, which is located in Karim-Lamido Local Government Council of the state, was confirmed to have been attacked Wednesday night by unknown gunmen. Though sources from the area who spoke with DAILY POST, said no fewer than two people were killed,
Bandits sack Taraba community, kill one, injure others
All stars shine as Tecno’s meet and greet unveils treasure trove
The winning journey is in full swing, and it made a dazzling stop at TECNO on a mesmerizing Wednesday, October 11th. The stars of the show graced TECNO with their presence for a lavish reception that left everyone spellbound. The TECNO staff and ardent fans got up close and personal with their favourite housemates. But
All stars shine as Tecno’s meet and greet unveils treasure trove
It was out of my hands – Balogun on Arsenal exit
USA striker Folarin Balogun has claimed that the decision to leave Arsenal was out of his control. Balogun joined Monaco last summer in a deal worth up to €40 million. Since his return to Ligue 1, he has scored in three of his first five games, despite two rare penalty misses against Nice, with his
It was out of my hands – Balogun on Arsenal exit
Wayne Rooney targets Premier League return
The newly appointed Birmingham City manager, Wayne Rooney, has said their target is to return to the Premier League. Rooney signed a three-and-a-half-year deal with the Championship outfit on Wednesday. He replaces John Eustace, who was sacked on Monday despite the Blues sitting sixth on the table after back-to-back wins. Speaking during his first press
Wayne Rooney targets Premier League return
Kidnapped Nasarawa varsity students regain freedom
Four students of Nasarawa State University who were kidnapped on Monday night have regained their freedom. Rahila Hanya (SLT 100 level), Josephine Gershon (Computer Science 100 level), Rosemary Samuel (Business Administration 100 level) and Goodness Samuel (Geography 100 level) were abducted from their off-campus residence near Angwan Kare after BCGat at about 10:30 pm. DAILY
Kidnapped Nasarawa varsity students regain freedom
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