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Nigerian media mogul, Dele Momodu, has voiced his concerns over the Federal Government’s new policy requiring students to be at least 18 years old before they can sit for the National Examination Council (NECO) and West African Examination Council (WAEC) exams.   The policy, announced on August 26 under President Bola …

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has begun enforcing its new policy, barring polytechnic and monotechnic graduates without proof of completing the mandatory one-year Industrial Training (IT) from entering orientation camps.   This directive, aimed at ensuring that graduates are proficient in both theoretical and practical aspects of their education, was …

Nigerian singer and songwriter Jaya, who has tirelessly honed his craft over the years, has reached a significant milestone in his career with the release of his highly anticipated single and music video, ‘Don’t Tell’. The track, which blends Afrobeat and dancehall in a style Jaya calls AfroGlobal, has already …

Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has taken a bold stance against the misuse of government funds, disrupting an event organized without her approval.   The Minister is seen in a video circulating on social media, passionately criticizing the habit of organizing workshops and seminars that, in her view, fail to …

Nigerian music icon, Onyeka Onwenu, known as the “Elegant Stallion,” will be laid to rest today, Friday, August 30, in Lagos.   Onwenu, who passed away on July 30, 2024, at the age of 72, had collapsed after performing at a birthday party for Dr. Stella Okoli, the Managing Director of …

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has taken a significant step toward embracing cryptocurrency by granting operational approvals to several crypto operators. This move comes after years of regulatory uncertainty and a series of crackdowns on the industry earlier in 2024, following the lifting …

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has successfully neutralized a notorious kidnap kingpin, Ubong Effiong Archibong, also known as “Condiment,” who was responsible for a series of heinous crimes, including the abduction of High Court Judge Justice Joy Unwana and the killing of her police orderly, Inspector ThankGod Edet. The …

Seven Polish nationals detained by Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS) for allegedly waving Russian flags during the #EndBadGovernance protest in Kano have been released. The group, consisting of six students and their lecturer from the University of Warsaw, was arrested on August 5, 2024, under suspicion of playing a …

Donald Trump has come under fire for his recent misogynistic social media posts targeting Vice President Kamala Harris and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The former president shared a series of offensive posts on Truth Social, including one suggesting that “blowjobs” impacted the careers of Harris and Clinton in …

In a revealing statement, UK-based Nigerian pastor, Prophet Tomi Arayomi, has highlighted a concerning statistic from a recent study, which found that 60% of pastors all over admitted to watching pornography.   Pastor Arayomi shared his thoughts on the issue in a Facebook post on Thursday, noting,  “It tells me something. …

A shocking video has emerged showing a car being driven on the Sagamu road in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, with only three tires, causing widespread concern about the vehicle’s roadworthiness and the potential risks it poses to other road users, especially people selling the market by the roadside.  The car, which …

The ongoing tension between the Federal Government and the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has escalated as the government announced its decision to implement the “no work, no pay” policy in response to the seven-day warning strike initiated by the doctors. The strike, which began on Monday, August 29, …

Daniel Sancho Bronchalo, a YouTube chef and member of a prominent Spanish acting family has been sentenced to life imprisonment in Thailand after being found guilty of the premeditated murder and dismemberment of his gay lover, Edwin Arrieta Arteaga. The gruesome crime occurred in August last year on the Thai holiday …

President Bola Tinubu is set to depart Abuja today, Thursday, August 29, for an official visit to Beijing, China, as part of his ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s international ties and foster economic growth across all states. This visit comes at a crucial time as Nigeria seeks to enhance its …

Veteran actor Chiwetalu Agu has paid a touching tribute to his colleagues and other Nigerians who passed away this year, demonstrating his deep respect and admiration for their contributions to the entertainment industry and the country as a whole.   In a heartfelt video shared on social media, Agu prayed for …