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Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has instructed senior police officers to ensure the protection of participants in the #EndBadGovernance protests set for August 1-10, 2024. The directive was issued in a letter dated July 29, 2024, and signed by his Chief of Staff, CP Johnson Adenola. The order followed a request by human rights lawyer Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN), who asked …

  The atmosphere was filled with pride and anticipation as 23-year-old Dr. Oyindamola Adeniyi addressed the graduating class of 2024 at York University. As a distinguished alumna of Hull York Medical School, Dr. Adeniyi’s speech was a powerful testament to resilience, intentionality, and the importance of education. Dr. Oyindamola Adeniyi “Over the past five years at Hull York Medical School, …

Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, strongly condemned the vandalism of MTN office at FESTAC area on Monday. The incident occurred when a group of MTN customers frustrated by the recent blocking of their phone numbers for failure to comply with NIN-SIM linkage requirements, took to the streets and damaged the office fence. Responding to the viral vandalism …

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has ordered the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited to sell crude oil to the Dangote Refinery and other local refineries in naira. Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zack Adedeji, disclosed this to State House correspondents after the FEC meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu on Monday in Abuja. He said the …

Edo 2024: Revitalizing Ambrose Alli University Ambrose Alli University, once a beacon of hope and academic excellence, has been reduced to a shadow of its former self due to chronic underfunding. This is far from the vision of its founding father and a betrayal of the trust placed in us. Senator Monday Okpebholo is determined to change this narrative. As …

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Monday ordered MTN Nigeria and other mobile telecommunications companies to reactivate blocked Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) based on the National Identification Number (NIN). MTN has in recent days blocked over 100,000 lines because their owners failed to link them to NIN. Details later… NCC orders MTN, others to reactivate blocked SIMs first appeared on …

Sports Development Minister Senator John Owan Enoh has showered praise on the D’Tigress after the team defeated Australia 75-62 in a thrilling Olympic encounter on Monday morning. This victory marked Team Nigeria’s first win at this year’s Olympics held in Paris, France. The Nigerian women’s basketball team displayed incredible character in the game, defeating the super-basketball nation and the world’s …

The ninth edition of the much-followed reality TV show, Big Brother Naija, also known as BBNaija, kicked off on Sunday night with 14 couples of 28 inmates each who will provide viewers with immense entertainment for the next 71 days. This season’s unexpected twist adds couples to the mix, promising an interesting balance of competition, teamwork, and unexpected drama. With …

As Edo State prepares for the September 21 elections, our candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, solemnly pledges to respect and uphold the autonomy of local governments, as enshrined in the recent Supreme Court judgment. Furthermore, his administration is committed to supporting local authorities in areas where they are facing financial difficulties, such as: – Road construction and infrastructure development – Creation …

Popular Nollywood actress, Destiny Etiko, has slammed Nigerians who celebrated the return of reality TV show Big Brother Naija (BBN) despite the hardships plaguing the country. In a post shared on her official Instagram page, the sexy actor expressed her disbelief that people can still afford to buy data to watch and participate in the reality TV show. Destiny noted …