Nobel laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, has bemoaned the sorry state that social media has fallen into in Nigeria, saying it has been dragged down to the least denominator and taken over by people he reckoned as “barbarians”. Soyinka maintained that in other climes, social media is still valid – as a means of interaction because of the intellectual content and reasoned engagements being deployed by users. He, however, noted that here in Nigeria, the reverse is the case as those who dragged it down have swapped the intellectual quotient aspect of it. One Dead, 10 Children Injured In Kaduna LG…
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Trinidad born but United state based music artist Nicki Minaj has expressed excitement after watching Nigerian violinist Lucia Okeh play her song ‘Falling For You’ on the violin. The rapper hailed Nigerians and wrote in pidgin that “Naija no dey carry last”. She also said that Okeh’s performance was great. In her message, the rapper scored the instrumentalist. According to the singer who was sued by a jewelry store last year, Okeh’s ability to use the instrument got magical at every seconds until the last minute. Minaj also thanked the instrumentalist for warming her heart with the musical performance of…
Tiv Traditional Council (TTC) on Friday announced the death and funerals of the traditional ruler of Sankera in Benue, Abu King Shuluwa, This is contained in a statement by the Secretary, Tiv Area Traditional Council, Mr Shinyi Tyozua, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Makurdi. NAN reports that the traditional ruler, who was a first-class chief, covered Ukum, Logo and Katsina-Ala local government areas of the state. According to the statement, the Tor Sankera, King Shuluwa died on Tuesday at the Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi. He was born in 1946 and died at the age…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Friday, said arrests have been made of some persons in connection with feeding bandits with information in the area. Supreme Court Affirms Uba As Duly Elected Kaduna Governor The minister disclosed this during a town hall meeting with the Gwagwalada area council chairman, traditional rulers, security operatives, and residents of Gwagwalada area council in Gwagwalada, Abuja. Though he didn’t state the number of persons arrested or where the arrest was made, he assured residents of the Gwagwalada area not to panic as there will be improvement in the security situation…
A protest has erupted in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, following the Supreme Court’s judgment affirming the election of Governor Abdullahi Sule. The Lafia-Jos Road has been completely blocked as the supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) burn tires in front of the state secretariat of the party, thus barricading the road. The protest has forced motorists to use alternative routes within Lafia, the state capital. There is a security presence restoring calm and ensuring no escalation. Shops and business centres including schools within the Lafia metropolis have abruptly closed.
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed the appeal of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate David Umbugadu against the election of Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State. The panel of justices in a unanimous decision dismissed it for lack of merit and no cost was awarded. PDP Supporters Protest, Block Roads Over Supreme Court’s Verdict On Nasarawa Gov Poll On October 2, the Election Petition Tribunal in Lafia nullified Governor Sule’s victory and declared David Ombugadu as the winner of the poll. Consequently, Governors Sule and the All Progressives Congress (APC) sought to overturn the verdict by appealing the…
The naira yesterday appreciated to N1,300 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,350 per dollar on Wednesday. Similarly, the naira appreciated to N902.08 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM). Data from FMDQ showed that the indicative exchange rate for NAFEM fell to N902.08 per dollar from N931.23 per dollar on Wednesday, indicating N29.15 appreciation for the naira. Consequently, gap between the official and parallel market exchange rates narrowed to N397.92 per dollar yesterday from N418.77 per dollar on Wednesday
The Federal Government (FG) has relocated the headquarters of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) from Abuja to Lagos. ‘GOOD EVENING NIGERIA’ reports that the move could be targeted at streamlining decision-making processes, reduce administrative red tape, and enhance the overall effectiveness of air travel management within the country. The relocation was officially announced by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, in a memo dated 15th of January, 2024 and signed by the Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku. The memo reads: “The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development has directed that the Headquarters of…
Vice President Kashim Shettima says he was mandated by President Bola Tinubu to go sell “the Nigerian dream” at the ongoing World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Shettima said this in an exclusive interview on a National TV on the sidelines of the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) where world leaders are gathered to discuss the way forward for the global economy. “With Tinubu at the helm of affairs, we have never had it good in terms of governance. He mandated me to go and sell the Nigerian dream and I am here to showcase Nigeria to you all,” Shettima said.…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have boosted its credibility as one of the favourites to lift this year’s African Cup of Nations following a 1-0 win over host nation Ivory Coast. Defender William Troost-Ekong gave the Nigerian team a 1-0 lead from the penalty spot in the 55th minute after striker Victor Osimhen was bundled by Ivorian defenders in the penalty box. The Eagles have matched the firepower of the host country in the game today which was a contrasting performance from the one against Equatorial Guinea on Sunday. Before the goal, both teams have had their chances, with the…
There was a heated gunfire exchange, on Thursday, as the police rescued Segun Akinyemi, an Abuja resident, who was kidnapped just as he was driving out of his house. The kidnappers were taking Akinyemi from Abuja to Kano State when the police swooped on them, according to Police Public Relations Officer in Kaduna, ASP Mansir Hassan. He said on January 18, 2024, operatives attached to Kawo Divisional Headquarters, Kaduna, received a distress call of a kidnapping incident from Abuja. “The Operatives, at about 0010 hours, blocked a grey Toyota Hilux van with registration number Abuja RBC 90 DC, carrying four…
Politicians are the “biggest problem” with the way the nation’s elections are conducted, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has said. Ganduje stated this on Wednesday while receiving the director of election and party monitoring for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Hawa Habibu. He said that while insecurity is a huge concern for the conduct of elections, politicians also constitute a hazard. SUPREME COURT VERDICT: Jamilu Abbas Congratulates Governor Yusuf “It is important for INEC to undertake the exercise so that they can obtain the viability of political parties for the sake of planning…
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) said that it has rescued a pregnant woman assaulted by her husband in the Mushin area of the state. The Executive Secretary of DSVA, Mrs Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, made this known in a statement in Lagos. She said that the agency received a distress call on Wednesday from a reporter about an alleged case of domestic violence. “In the wake of the recent report of a seven-month pregnant woman who lost her life as a result of domestic violence, the agency has received yet another distress call from a mandated reporter of…
The Cross River State Ministry of Health has raised the alarm over an outbreak of Lassa fever, which has already claimed one life in the Ejah Community of Osupong Ward 1, Obubra Local Government Area of the state. In a statement signed by the Commissioner of Health, Dr Egbe Ayuk, and made available to newsmen on Thursday, citizens were notified of the outbreak following an investigation carried out on the deceased, which confirmed he died of Lassa fever. The statement reads: “This is to notify the public of Lassa fever outbreak in Ejah Community of Osupong Ward 1, Obubra LGA.…
At least seven people, including four children and three women, were killed in Thursday’s raids by Pakistan, Ali Reza Marhamati, a deputy governor of Iran’s Sistan and Baluchistan province, told Iranian state television. Police arrest varsity student for alleged possession of firearms Iran and nuclear-armed Pakistan have long regarded each other with suspicion over border attacks, each side blaming the other for turning a blind eye to the militants. HalVash, an advocacy group for the Baluch people, shared images online that appeared to show the remains of the munitions used in the attack. It said a number of homes had…
The Nigeria Communications Commission(NCC) has suspended the phased disconnection of Globacom from MTN network for a period of 21 days. This is contained in a statement issued by NCC Director of Public Affairs, Dr Reuben Muoka on Thursday in Abuja. Muoka said the commission expects MTN and Glo to resolve all outstanding issues within the 21-day period given. Police arrest varsity student for alleged possession of firearms He said the NCC insists that interconnect debts must be settled by all operating companies as a necessary component towards compliance with the regulatory obligations of all licensees. “The commission is pleased to…
Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has warned residents to be cautious against the purchase of fried plantains, popularly known as “Plantain Chips,” amid unwholesome practices in the processing and frying for sale. The warning is coming after a viral online picture posted by an eyewitness shows a “plantain chips” seller allegedly adding polythene, known as “rubber,” to the hot vegetable oil used for frying. In a statement on X, on Wednesday, the agency expressed deep concern about the health implications this may have on consumers. It reads: “A statement issued by the Agency today stated that the advice was…
The World Trade Organization’s chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on Wednesday said she was “less optimistic” about world trade in 2024, pointing to tensions in the Red Sea. She said weaker global economic growth, “worsening geopolitical tensions, the new disruptions we see in the Red Sea, on the Suez Canal, the Panama Canal” meant “we are less optimistic”. Okonjo-Iweala was speaking to journalists at the World Economic Forum in the Swiss resort of Davos where political and economic elites are meeting to discuss global challenges. Fire Destroys Popular Kaduna Market Before the massive Hamas attack on Israel in October and the subsequent outbreak…
The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday said his administration will make it unbearable for bandits to operate in the Federal Capital Territory. Speaking in a town hall meeting with the Bwari area council chairman, royal fathers and residents of Bwari in Bwari area council, Wike said that President Bola Tinubu has directed him and all service chiefs to explore all necessary means to bring an end to the kidnappings and killings of residents by bandits in Bwari and other areas in the FCT. Read Aalso: What Bandits Told Us Before We Found Nabeeha ’s Corpse – Uncle He further…
At least two persons have died, with 77 others injured in the devastating explosion that rocked Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Visiting the scene of the explosion on Tuesday, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, confirmed the casualty figures to journalists. “In total, we have 77 injured victims so far, most of whom were treated and discharged and two fatalities. May their souls rest in peace and may God give their loved ones the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss,” the governor said. It’ll Be Unbearable For Bandits To Operate In FCT – Wike Makinde said that he directed that the…