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Veteran Nollywood actress Joke Silva has demanded the eradication of all forms of sexual harassment against women in the Nigerian film industry dubbed Nollywood. The actor, who spoke at the Women in Film and TV Conference on Wednesday in Lagos, also challenged negative stereotypes in the film industry. According to Joke who is the President of the Women in Film …

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate redeployment of Commissioners of Police in Rivers, Delta and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to enhance the effectiveness of the Police. In the reshuffle, CP Olatunji Disu of Rivers Command will take over as the new CP for FCT, while CP Abaniwonda Olufemi will take over command in Rivers. …

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Wednesday, vehemently denied allegations made by the Nigerian Army that its members kidnapped and attacked a soldier sent to spy on Biafran movements in the Southeast. IPOB spokesperson Emma Powerful dismissed the claims as “propaganda” and a “self-initiated crime” by the Nigerian Army leadership. Powerful stressed that IPOB has never forced, and will …

Dengan adanya kemerosotan ekonomi baru-baru ini dan kenaikan harga input pertanian dan layanan tenaga kerja di seluruh Nigeria, ALIYU ADAM laporan tentang bagaimana para petani di Negara Bagian Kwara bertahan menghadapi berkurangnya curah hujan yang menyebabkan kerugian bagi mereka, ditambah dengan faktor-faktor lain — kelaparan dan inflasi yang melonjak pada harga bahan makanan.     Dengan hasil sekitar N9 juta …

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has challenged his predecessor and current Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, to step down and clear his name over allegations of sponsoring banditry and money laundering while he was governor. Lawal, who made the remarks in an interview on TVC on Wednesday, said if Matawalle still had integrity, he should have honorably resigned …

Investors in the Nigerian equity market went home with N444 billion at the close of trading on Wednesday. This follows the growth in stock prices of stocks such as SFSREIT (Skye Shelter Fund), HONEY FLOUR (Honeywell Flour Mill), and MEYER (Meyer Plc) among others on the trading floor. After five hours of trading in the capital market, equity capitalization increased …

Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country. 1. N80 billion fraud: Fresh drama as EFCC operatives storm Kogi Govt Lodge to arrest Yahaya Bello Officers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Eradication Commission (ECA) on Wednesday night surrounded the Kogi Government Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja, to arrest former Governor Yahaya Bello. Read more 2. Alleged 80 …

In a swift response to intelligence gathered, operatives of the Onikan Division, Lagos State Police Command have arrested a suspect, Yakubu Yusuf, 28, for damaging part of the Third Mainland Bridge railing. According to a statement released by the Lagos State Police on Wednesday, Yusuf’s arrest was facilitated by information received by the division about the nefarious activities of vandals …

Following the recent devastating floods that hit Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, the Borno State Police Command has issued a series of guidelines aimed at managing the impact of the disaster. The guidelines, announced in a press release on Wednesday by Police Public Relations Officer Ahmed Wakil, emphasize the importance of caution and vigilance in the face of potential risks. …

Controversy has gripped the alleged presence of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, at the Economic and Financial Crimes Eradication Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, with both sides providing conflicting details on the matter. The former governor’s media aide in a statement claimed that he worked at the commission’s office in Abuja and left the building without being questioned. However, the …