Reality TV star and actress, Venita Akpofure has urged young people not to get married until they are “tired” of enjoying themselves. According to her, she would advise her daughter not to get married until she is at least 28. The divorced mother of two said getting married at a young age isn’t a wise decision because choices change with age. Speaking in a recent interview on a radio station, Venita said: “Don’t marry young. Don’t go and be doing High School sweetheart. Be young, enjoy your life. When you are tired, get married. Ideally, if…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, docked the immediate past Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, on a nine-count money laundering charge. Obiano, who was arraigned before trial Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja, pleaded not guilty after the charge was read to him. He was subsequently allowed to go home based on the terms of an administrative bail the anti-graft agency earlier granted to him. Terms of the conditions included the seizure of his international passport, even as he was warned not to travel outside the country without the permission of the…
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested two suspects, including a chairman of one of the Local Government Areas in Benue State in connection with an alleged assassination plot against the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Aondona Dajoh. The Force Headquarters said preliminary investigation revealed that the LG chairman allegedly contracted a militia with the intention of eliminating Dajoh. The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, revealed the development in a statement on Monday. Adejobi said, “The Nigeria Police Force, through the diligent efforts of its operatives, has successfully apprehended two suspects involved in an alleged assassination plot. The…
A warehouse in Mandilas Building, Broad Street Lagos Island is on fire. The fire according to the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service originated on the first floor and has now reached the fourth floor. Details soon.
The Lagos government has banned the usage of non-biodegradable Styrofoam, popularly called takeaway packs, and other single-use plastics in the state with immediate effect. The state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the ban via a statement on his X (former Twitter) account on Sunday, January 21, 2024. According to the Commissioner, the ban has become necessary due to the menace the ‘takeaway packs’ and other single-use plastics are causing the environment. He added that the government remains committed to a cleaner Lagos. “Following the menace which single-use plastics especially non-biodegradable Styrofoam are causing on the environment, the Lagos State government…
Justice Hamza Muazu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court has granted the immediate past Governor of the Central Bank, Godwin Emefiele’s request to travel out of the FCT. The court said Emefiele must, however, remain in the country. On his bail terms, he was restricted to the FCT. Politicians Are The Biggest Problem In Nigeria’s Electoral System, Says Ganduje Emefiele, through his lawyer, Mathew Bukka, SAN, had requested a variation of the terms. The Counsel of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, did not object. He told the court to ensure that Emefiele wrote an…
The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Audu, on Monday, said the Federal Government plans to start the production of military hardware in Ajaokuta Steel Mill. minister said he has been working closely with his counterparts in the Ministries of Defence and Works to perfect plans for the steel plant which has been moribund for many years to start the production of iron rods and military hardware. “In addition to restarting light steel mill, we want to produce military hardware in Ajaokuta Steel,” Audu said on a National TV. “I have been working very closely with Minister of Defence Alhaji…
Gunmen on Wednesday Nov 6, launched an attack on the Adamawa State Police Headquarters, creating a sense of panic among Yola residents. The Police headquarters, situated in the Jimeta community in Yola North local government area, witnessed sounds of gunfire for about 30 minutes, as reported by Daily Trust. Confirming the incident, Police Public Relations Officer SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje stated that things were under control. READ ALSO: Troops Neutralize Bandits, Arrest 33 Suspects in Plateau Nguroje said the attack was repelled, but the identities of those behind it was unknown. One source said the attackers were military personnel on…
Timipre Sylva of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and his running mate, Joshua Maciver, in the recent Bayelsa State governorship election have expressed disapproval of former President Goodluck Jonathan’s comments regarding the election results. In response to the victory of fellow Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) member and incumbent governor Douye Diri, Jonathan stated that he would have relocated his mother from Bayelsa to Abuja if the APC had emerged victorious. Sylva took to X (formerly Twitter) to voice his dissatisfaction, stating, “Former President Goodluck Jonathan’s statement is unfortunate. I sincerely hope he was misquoted. Let me just quote our respected…
Armed men, purportedly identified as police officers and suspected political thugs, reportedly invaded the residence of the factional Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Edison Ehie, in Port Harcourt on Sunday night. Edison Ehie, formerly the Leader of the State House of Assembly, had declared himself the Speaker amid the crisis that engulfed the state legislature. This is as 24 lawmakers said they suspended Ehie as House leader, along with two other members. Details of the attack on Ehie’s residence remain unclear, and it is yet to be confirmed if there were any damages or casualties during the…
Nigerian music icons Burna Boy and Rema achieved a historic feat at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards by becoming the inaugural winners of the Afrobeats awards category. Burna Boy secured victory in the fiercely contested Top Afrobeats Artist category, triumphing over strong contenders such as Wizkid, Tems, and Rema. Simultaneously, Rema’s remix of “Calm Down” featuring Selena Gomez earned him the accolade for Top Afrobeats Song. “This honor for “Calm Down” is a celebration of unity and the global domination of Afrobeats. I want to say a big shoutout to Selena Gomez, Mavin Records, Josie Ward as well as the…
Grammy Award-winning Afrobeat artist, Damini Ebuonoluwa Ogulu, widely known as Burna Boy, added a heartfelt celebration to his recent performance in Austin, Texas, as he paid tribute to his mother. Bose Ogulu, Burna Boy’s mother, celebrated her birthday on November 19, 2023, exuding joy in the festivities. She took to Instagram, sharing captivating photos that highlighted her distinctive and stylish attire. During Burna Boy’s concert, a viral video captured the artist passionately celebrating his mother on stage. READ ALSO: Nobody Should Take Mohbad’s Body for Burial Without My Approval – Father The audience actively joined in, contributing to a special…
The Federal Government says it has suspended Mr Balogun Tajudeen, the Acting Director, Admin, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife, Osun state over his involvement in a job racketeering saga in the institution. The Director of Information, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Ms Patricia Deworitshe, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. According to her, the former Chief Medical Director, (CMD) Dr Owojuyigbe Olumuyiwa, who was appointed in acting capacity in March and was also involved in the saga has absconded from his duty post since July. Deworitshe said that the ministry was forced to wade…
It was all glitz and glamour at the eight edition of the Beatz Awards, held at Muson Centre in Lagos on Saturday night, where Rema, Bella Naija, DJ YK Mule, and others won awards in different categories. Fast rising comedian, Akuidolo Orevaoghene, known as Forever, and actress, Alexis Ukpabia, hosted the show, thrilling guests with jokes and entertainment. The theme of the awards is “The Octave”. Nigerian rapper and afrobeats star, Divine Ikubor known as Rema, won the best songwriter award. Disc jokey Nanayate Abedoh, known as DJ Nana, of Universal Music, won the female DJ of the year, while…
The President of Nigeria Society of Neonatal Medicine, Dr Mariya-Mukhtar Yola, has blamed excess work for premature labour and births among pregnant woman. She told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday that pregnant women must, therefore, be cautious and avoid carrying heavy equipment or engage in heavy duty activities. NAN reports that the advice cames on the heels of the celebration of the World Prematurity Day, annually commemorated on Nov. 17 to raise awareness about issues surrounding premature babies and how to tackle them. The theme of the 2023 commemoration is “Small Interventions: Big Actions, Skin…
Pop sensation Taylor Swift has decided to postpone a scheduled concert in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, following the tragic death of a fan just before her show on Friday. The decision was made as thousands of fans had already gathered at the stadium as part of Swift’s record-breaking Eras tour. “The safety and well-being of my fans, fellow performers, and crew has to and always will come first,” Swift expressed her condolences in an Instagram post. She described her heart as “shattered” over the loss, emphasizing the fan’s youth and beauty. The 23-year-old fan, Ana Clara Benevides Machado, sought help…
The Association of Resident Doctors of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology Teaching Hospital (ESUTH) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to Enugu State Government to employ more doctors and ensure security. This is contained in a communique issued on Saturday after the end of the Emergency General Meeting of the association in ESUT Teaching Hospital, Parklane, Enugu held on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. The communique was jointly signed by the President of ARD-ESUT, Dr Chukwunonso Ofonere and its Secretary General, Dr Ikemefuna Nnamani. The statement called on the management of ESUTHTeaching and the Enugu State Government to declare…
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, says Federal Government has dedicated 10 per cent of its various social interventions to the support of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in Nigeria. Edu said this while inaugurating various empowerment programmes sponsored by the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) in Abuja. She said President Bola Tinubu had directed that the disability community should be given priority in all intervention programmes of government. She added that “Mr President has instructed that the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation should dedicate 10 per cent of all humanitarian and…
Prof. Muftau Ijaiya of the Department of Finance, University of Ilorin, says Nigeria is ranked 109th on the Global Financial Literacy ranking. Ijaiya stated this in Ilorin at the 245th Inaugural Lecture of the University entitled: “Money Matters in All Matters”. He described financial literacy as the ability to understand and effectively use financial skills, including personal financial management, budgeting and investing. “When you are financially literate, you have the foundation of a relationship with money and it is a lifelong journey of learning,” he said. The don observed that the poor management of Nigeria’s financial resources could partly be…
Sen. Ireti Kingibe, Chairman ,Senate Committee on Women Affairs, on Thursday called for the recruitment of more women into the various security agencies to ensure gender inclusivity. She made the call while speaking at a three-day “Strategic Sensitisation Workshop with Senior Officers of Defence and Security Agencies and Relevant Committees of National Assembly” in Abuja. The training was jointly organised by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), UN Women and National Defence College. READ ALSO: Tinubu empathetic, committed to minimising pains of reforms – Wale Edun The theme of the workshop was : Enhancing Gender-Responsive Security Operation…