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Popular social media platform TikTok has denied any ties to the Chinese government. The platform owned by Beijing-based tech company ByteDance has provided clarification as it continues to fight a law that could impact its business in the United States. US President Joe Biden recently signed a bill requiring TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to sell the platform to a US-based …

The Federal Government has threatened to sanction universities that fail to submit lists of admitted students promptly after matriculation. This directive was communicated in a memo issued by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Sunday. According to JAMB Public Communications Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, the move is part of efforts to combat the racket of fake degrees in the …

A group known as Bogoro Youth Vanguard in Bogoro local government area of ​​Bauchi State has condemned former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara for launching a media attack on Governor Bala Mohammed. The group in a statement on Sunday described Dogara as a desperate politician seeking attention and recognition from President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The statement was …

Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country. 1. SERAP threatens to sue Akpabio, Abass over secrecy of MPs’ ‘operational costs’ The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas to “urgently disclose the exact amount of the multi-million naira monthly operating …

Edo 2024: Honourable Omosede Igbinedion joins APC, changing political landscape in Edo South As the Edo State gubernatorial election approaches, a significant development has altered the political equation in Edo South Senatorial District. Hon. Gabriella Omosede Igbinedion, a prominent figure in the region, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This move, which …

The Oyo State government has commenced legal proceedings against a motorist, who allegedly attacked an officer of the agency, while on duty. This was stated in a statement by the Chairman of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA), Major Adesagba Adekoya (retd.) on Friday. He said eyewitnesses revealed that the motorist, Mr. Gwabo Mar, attacked the OYRTMA officer, …

Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw against Mallorca in their opening game of the La Liga season on Sunday. Kylian Mbappe made his La Liga debut in that match, but was unable to help his team to victory. Recall that the French forward scored on his debut for the club in the 2-0 UEFA Super Cup win over …

A chemist identified as Manniru Mai of Jaba in Fanisau, Unogo Local Government Area of ​​Kano State, has been accused of raping a 9-year-old girl, Rumaisa Sadiq, to ​​death. It was learned that the incident occurred when the victim’s father took her to the pharmacy to treat her for malaria. Kano State Commissioner for Women, Disabled and Children Affairs, Hajiya …

Investors in the Nigerian equity market had a tough trading week on the NGX floor with losses of N846.53 billion as market capitalization fell to N55.13 trillion from N55.98 trillion the previous week. This follows a loss of N480 billion in the previous week. The stock exchange recorded losses on all five trading days of the week. Market capitalization decreased …

The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the state police command of harassing and unlawfully arresting its leaders ahead of the September 21 governorship election. The party also called on the international community, Civil Society Organizations and other stakeholders to pay attention to the election. At a press conference on Sunday in Benin, the state …