The Nigeria Police Force has strongly criticized the dissemination of fake news and the act of cyberbullying aimed at discrediting officers and the overall police system in the country. Citizens have been cautioned to be mindful of the information they consume and share online. The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has directed that individuals…
On Monday, state governors elected under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) expressed grave concerns, stating that Nigeria, under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu’s All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government, is perilously close to resembling the situation in Venezuela. Venezuela is currently grappling with a host of challenges, including political corruption, persistent shortages of essential…
On Monday, the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps took action to remove both miscreants and beggars who were occupying pedestrian bridges across the state. This was revealed by the state’s Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, via his social media handle on Monday. Wahab stated that the enforcement action was prompted by public…
Grammy-winning Nigerian musician Burna Boy, also known as Damini Ogulu, has quietly called his colleague Davido a “joke.” Burna Boy made the remark in response to a fan of Davido who labeled him a “ode” for having recently lost four Grammys. Burna Boy responded to a Davido fan who used the DMW boss as his…
“A lot of people carry their ignorance with a lot of class,” he says. Actor and comedian AY Makun from Nigeria, wrote a long essay explaining the operation of social media. Makun expressed his thoughts on the changing social media landscape on Monday, February 11, 2023, using his Instagram account. He dubbed it the “new king…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria were praised by President Bola Tinubu for their resilient performance in the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Côte d’Ivoire. In a statement signed by Presidential Spokesman Ajuri Ngelale, the President praised the Super Eagles. Tinubu acknowledged the challenges the team continuously overcame with progressively better performance as…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested 24 alleged drug traffickers and dealers in eight states during a series of large-scale interdiction operations, capturing roughly 7,609 kg of various illicit narcotics. A 42-year-old man who was trying to give opioid pills to rebels in Banki, Borno State, a six-month pregnant woman, a mother with…
Following the involvement of the CEO of one of Nigeria’s largest banks, Herbert Wigwe, along with his wife and son in a helicopter crash last Friday near Interstate 15 in Southern California’s Mojave Desert, Access Bank has confirmed that it lack specific information. Recall that Wigwe, chief executive of the bank, was among the six…
Ivory Coast win the Africa Cup of Nations after coming from behind to defeat Nigeria in the final at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium. The hosts started as the better, more aggressive team, creating chances on goal and playing with a confidence that they’ve lacked throughout the rest of the tournament. The fans inside the stadium…
Following Nigeria’s victory in the semifinals, Nigerian rapper Timaya resorted to social media to advise fellow Nigerians residing in South Africa to proceed with care. Following Nigeria’s triumph against South Africa in the AFCON football tournament semifinals, there have been celebrations on social media. The match advanced Nigeria to the finals, but it seems that…
