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The CEO of Tesla and Space X, Elon Musk, has said he was “tricked” into granting permission for his child to undergo puberty blockers.
Musk made the disclosure in a live interview with psychologist Jordan Peterson on X on Monday.
Emefiele To Spend Christmas, New Year Day In Prison.
The embattled former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, will spend both the Christmas and New Year Day celebrations behind bars.
This is as he failed to meet his bail conditions on Tuesday.
Dangote named world’s 6th richest person in manufacturing.
Aliko Dangote has been ranked as the world’s 6tg richest person in the manufacturing industry.
Dangote whose net worth is put at $14.3 billion is the founder of Dangote Cement, as well as Dangote Fertilizer & Refinery.
ONSA, SCIPC and inter-agency collaboration against insecurity.
The meeting with the image makers of the military, law enforcement and other security services was convened under the umbrella of the Strategic Communication Interagency Policy Committee, SCIPC.
Ogun Gov, Dapo Abiodun, has reiterated his administration’s dedication to supporting young farmers & investors in land clearing, preparation& mechanisation for agriculture.
This was as he disclosed that the Anchor Borrowers Scheme in the state had nurtured over 40k agripreneurs.
Social Media Now A National Security Priority –Ribadu.
The NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, has warned of social media misuse and calls for an overhaul of strategic communication to counter disinformation.
Ribadu stated that the negative use of social media poses both local & global threats.
About 20 travellers have been reportedly kidnapped along the Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode Expressway by gunmen on Sunday at about 9. pm
The gunmen were said to have ambushed the travellers between Sagamu Area Command of the Nigeria Police and Ilisan township.
I don't think anybody has the right to constitutionally tell anyone not to protest. The likes of Asari Dokubo should be warned.
However, those who want to protest should not force those who don't want to protest. It's also their constitutional right.
#EndBadGovernanceProtest
Aiyedatiwa submits forms today, workers warned agaisnt politics.
The Gov of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, will today (Thursday) submit his Nomination & Expression of Interest forms as a gov aspirant on the platform of the APC
The INEC has fixed NoV 16 for the Ondo gov election.
FG Issues Warning Against Leaking Official Documents.
FG, under the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, has initiated measures to prevent the leakage of sensitive government documents to the public.
Yoruba Nation: Security beefed up in South West Govt Houses.
Govts & security agencies in the SW states ve beefed up security around govt structures & institutions, with machinery put in place to forestall the breakdown of law &order by any group forcing an agenda on the states.
FG Threatens To Open Borders If Cement Manufacturers Refuse To Reduce Price
The Minister of Housing & Urban Development, who dropped the warning, said key components of cement manufacturing were locally sourced & the recent increase in the price of the product was unacceptable.
Falana to FG: Tell Nigerians if fuel subsidy has been restored.
The human rights activist said instead of urging Nigerians to continue to endure the hardship caused by the removal of subsidies on petrol, the president should go public about the state of the economic policy.
The immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has revealed that he doesn't want to be a godfather.
He disclosed this while speaking at a Capacity-Enhancement Workshop for Senior Government Officials in Borno State, on Monday.
Kwara vaccinates 787 schoolgirls against cervical cancer.
No fewer than 787 girls selected from Kwara Basic Schools on Monday received the HPV vaccine to prevent cervical cancer, in Ilorin, the state capital.
Congratulations Mr Governor.
We hope that the state universities in Oyo State, Nigeria, will be up to the standard of
@Yale
(Yale University).
So at least, the poor masses in Oyo State, Nigeria will not be missing out.
Congratulations, my darling Tobi on your graduation from Yale University yesterday. Your hard work and diligence paid off. Wishing you all the best as you embark on a new chapter of your life and I'm also glad that I have one less school fees to pay. 😊
The Federal Govt has promised to reward the Super Eagles for their commitment and dedication in reaching the Final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in CIV.
VP Shettima told the players & their officials in the dressing room, after their hard-fought victory over South Africa.
FG has appealed to members of the Nat Union of Electricity Employees not to strike over d recent tariff hike.
This is as the union insisted that they would go on strike shud the govt fail to rescind its decision on the removal of subsidy on the tariff payable by Band A customers
My visit to Plateau after seven years symbolic – Pastor Adeboye.
The GO of the RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Sunday, declared that Plateau will experience permanent peace & regain its lost glory, saying that darkness cannot comprehend light.
LP formed out of anger, PDP should woo Peter Obi to return – Bode George.
A chieftain of the PDP, Bode George, said the Labour Party was formed out of anger. To this end, LP lacked the structure to win national elections.
He called on Peter Obi, to return to the PDP.
@AreaFada1
You've to separate the art from the person. You may not like Wole Soyinka as a person, but you can't take away his contributions to literature & literary works around the world. Globally he is being celebrated for that.
There is nothing wrong if his country also celebrates him.
Zenith Bank extends win as Nigeria’s best bank.
Zenith Bank Plc has emerged as the Best Bank in Nigeria in the Global Finance Best Banks Awards 2024 for the fourth time.
A statement from the bank on Monday revealed that the bank had been winning the award since 2019.
Fubara, Wike Embrace Peace, Agree On Eight Resolutions As Tinubu Intervenes Again.
Stakeholders in Rivers State have agreed on 8 resolutions to restore peace to the troubled oil-bearing state, following the face-off between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Minister Wike.
Prof of Human Rights & Gender Law, Yinka Olomojobi was shot dead last week Fri by suspected kidnappers.
Unaware that he would lose his life in the hands of kidnappers, the Babcock lecturer in his last interview, raised concerns on the dire security situation in the country.
Senate President Akpabio Claims Economic Hardship Protests are Sponsored
During a Senate session on Tuesday, President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio stated that many of the recent protests over Nigeria’s economic hardship have been sponsored campaigns.
Why Napoli ruled out Osimhen from Eagles friendlies.
Manager Francesco Calzona confirmed it was due to an inflammation of the scar from an old injury and it seems as if he has still not fully recovered, because Osimhen is not on the list of players Napoli released on int. duty.
The Nigeria Customs Service has announced plans to distribute seized food items to Nigerians to curb the worsening hardship being witnessed in the country.
Recall that many Nigerians had taken to the streets in some parts of the country to protest the current hardship.
We have to make it illegal for
@officialEFCC
to stop busting into private properties without a warrant.
They cannot bust into Yahaya Bello's property but they can bust into harmless citizens properties.
By the way, why has the EFCC Chair refused to resign?
FG, INTERPOL in talks over Binance CEO extradition.
Anjarwalla’s extradition process has begun. The FG is working with INTERPOL to extradite the fugitive to Nigeria. He and his other partner who is still in custody would be arraigned in court on Thursday.
Lagos students shun national protest, plan solidarity walk.
Students of some tertiary institutions in Lagos have said rather than joining a nationwide protest scheduled for August 1-10, they've resolved to embark on a solidarity walk in support of the state govt on the same day.
Nwabali wants ‘another challenge’ at bigger club.
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has made it clear he will be seeking a new challenge in a bigger team next season.
Nwabali’s performance helped Nigeria win silver in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations held in Ivory Coast.
The Ogun State Government has warned allottees of the Ibara Regeneration Scheme not to sell their allocated land, as doing so would defeat the purpose of the scheme.
No ransom demand on abducted Borno women, 9 returned –SEMA
Borno State Emergency Management Agency said, on Sunday, that 9 out of d 102 female IDPs reportedly abducted by Boko Haram on March 4 ve returned home
The women were reportedly abducted last week Sunday @ Gamboru-Ngala
The Nigerian Army, said its troops with hybrid forces killed 8 terrorists during an operation conducted in Sambisa forest in Borno State
It also uncovered & destroyed arms factories belonging to IPOB btw Ekoli Edda & Amagwu Ohafia communities in Abia & Ebonyi states respectively
The Katsina State Hisbah Board said on Sunday it seized & destroyed alcohol drinks and illicit drugs worth N60m in the Funtua Local Government Area of the state
The Hisbah Commander in the state, Dr Aminu Usman, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria in Katsina on Sunday.
Naira sells below 1,280/$ at official, parallel markets.
The naira began the new month on a bullish note, appreciating to N1,278.58 against the US dollar from N1,309.39 per dollar recorded last week Thursday. This indicates an increase of N30.81 at the close of trading activity.
Europa: Boniface back with a bang as Leverkusen strike late to beat West Ham.
Jonas Hofmann and Victor Boniface scored after coming off the bench as Bayer Leverkusen beat West Ham 2-0 at home on Thursday in their Europa League quarter-final first leg.
Dear
@oyostategovt
@seyiamakinde
, who are you deceiving?
The road has been patched in the disguise of rehabilitating the Ring Road & Akala Expressway, a hush job that will not stand the test of time.
Be intentional. STOP THE PATCHING. STOP WASTING TAXPAYER'S MONEY.
Nwabali Saves Two Penalties as Nigeria’s Super Eagles Soar Past South Africa Into AFCON Final
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have beaten South Africa’s Bafana Bafana on penalties to reach the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 final.
US warns citizens over Shi’ites protest in Abuja, others
US Embassy in Nigeria has warned its citizens resident in the country 2 take security measures over a planned nationwide protest by Shiites
This was as the FCT Police promised adequate security 4 residents during d period
JTF uncovers 30 illegal refineries in Rivers village.
The JTF Operation Delta Safe, uncovered two illegal oil bunkering sites in Samkiri, a settlement in the Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State.
The task force also found 30 illegal refining camps operating in the area.
'I Didn’t Intend To Disgrace Her' – Pastor Enenche Breaks Silence.
Enenche said he never intended to disgrace Vera Ayim when he interjected while she was testifying on Sunday.
Enenche assured of his commitment towards Vera’s physical welfare as well as her spiritual growth.
Soun Of Ogbomoso: Why I Didn’t Stop Ghandi Olaoye From Contesting – Pastor Adeboye.
Pastor Adeboye while speaking at Beulah Baptist Conference, Ogbomoso, venue of the interdenominational thanksgiving service for the New Soun said he knew pastor Ghandi was born to be king.
Anambra man jailed 10 yrs for defiling 9year-old daughter.
A middle-aged man, Kenneth Nwangu, has been sentenced to 10 yrs imprisonment by the Children, Sexual & Gender-based Violence Court sitting in the High Court, Awka, Anambra, for defiling his 9yr-old daughter & only child.
No bad blood with Joshua – Fury.
WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has insisted that there is no bad blood between him and Anthony Joshua and he would be willing to share a meal with him to prove it.
The fate of Nigeria’s national carrier, Nigeria Air, remains uncertain as Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, expressed concerns over certain aspects of the agreement signed with private investors.
PZ Cussons has announced it’s intention to exit Africa’s business environment.
Speaking on Wednesday, April, 24, the company said it has begun a strategic review of its African businesses to exit Africa, partly due to economic challenges in Nigeria.
Hunger Doesn’t Know Party, Religion- LP Replies APC
LP has described as laughable the claim by the APC that opposition parties were sponsoring citizens protesting the harsh economic situation in the country
Saying the states where the protest took place are APC-controlled state
The Economic Community of West African states says it allocated at least $13m to counterterrorism efforts in frontline states and to shore up humanitarian efforts in the region.
The regional bloc said it is exploring other funding options for its $2.6bn Standby Force.
Senate to IGP: Produce CAC Registrar General in 24hrs
The Senate has asked the IGP, to compel the Registrar General of the Corporate Affairs Commission, Ishaq Magaji, to appear before it within 24hrs
The CAC RG was expected to appear to defend the commission’s 2024 budget
In the trending clip, a woman stood on the pulpit to narrate how she became the first graduate in her family due to some spiritual forces stopping her and her siblings from attending universities.
The lady was grateful to God for successfully bagging a law degree from the NOUN.
𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲: 𝐆𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐞 𝐍𝐁𝐀 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝟏𝟐-𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫-𝐨𝐥𝐝’𝐬 𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐟𝐭
The Vice Chairperson, Nigerian Bar Association, Gombe Branch, Mwalin Abdu, has decried the amputation of a 12-year-old Adamu following alleged
US-based Nigerian man, Chidozie shot by wife,dies after 18-day coma
Chidozie’s wife, Keaiirra Shavoiyae, two years older, shot him in the middle of an argument on March 21 in front of their 2 children,claiming she acted in self-defence, inside their Houston residence, Texas, US.
Despite the recent appreciation in the exchange rates of Naira against the dollar @ N1000, Nigerians continue to grapple with the burden of escalating food prices
The Nigerian populace, are facing diminishing purchasing power as essential food items become increasingly expensive
Police Parade Lawyer, Adachukwu Okafor, For Alleged Child Abuse, Attempted Murder.
The FCID of the Nigeria Police Force has said it would be charging Adachukwu Helen Okafor Esq, the Anambra lawyer that brutalised her 10 years old maid, with attempted murder and child abuse.
The US, UK & Canada have raised the alarm over the likelihood of violence during the planned August 1
#EndBadGovernance
protest.
The 3 countries, cautioned their nationals in Nigeria to avoid getting caught in the confrontation that might occur btw security agencies & protesters
President Ruto may have just gone from hero to Kenya's biggest villain.
The protest in Kenya against a highly unpopular finance bill has in the space of a few days gotten out of hand. The bill which proposes an increase in tax has been pushed back by Kenyans, particularly youths
The PDP has slammed the Rivers State House of Assembly and the APC for attempting to stampede Governor Siminalayi Fubara to act outside the law.
The PDP described the renewed threat by the lawmakers to impeach Fubara as an embarrassment and a public nuisance to the state.
Oyebanji, Fayemi, others mourn Ekiti APC chair.
Ekiti Gov, Oyebanji, mourned the death of the state’s APC chairman, Paul Omotoso, who died on Tue night.
The gov said he was shocked and devastated by the news because he did not show any sign of illness during their last meeting.
Osun Gov, Ademola Adeleke, revealed that Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu, once rescued him from media blackmail during his time in the Senate.
The Gov expressed his gratitude to the First Lady during a reception held in her honor, which was attended by other State Gov wives.
Disconnection:UCH docs suspend night shift, begin strike Tuesday.
UCH, Ibadan has admitted that it owes IBEDC up to N495m, for which UCH's electricity was disconnected.
This was as doctors, nurses, & other staff of UCH refused to work beyond 4pm unless power is reconnected.
Elder statesman, Alh. Aminu Dantata has expressed his support for the shift towards a parliamentary system of govt instead of a presidential system
Dantata expressed his view that the parliamentary system has adv over the presidential system of govt due to its cost-effectiveness
Naira: Over 4,000 BDCs lose licences in CBN crackdown
The battle to shore up the value of the Naira and clean up the financial system continued yesterday with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) revoking the operating licences of 4,173 Bureaux De Change (BDC).
Yoruba nation: Oyo govt demolishes Onitiri-Abiola’s residence.
The storey-building is located in the Oluyole area of Ibadan.
In a viral video, it was revealed that the house was pulled down ff the discovery by security agents that the house was also being used as an armoury.
Veteran journalist and development data expert, Rotimi Sankore, is dead.
Kadaria Ahmed, chief executive officer of RadioNow 95.3FM, revealed this in a post via FB on Saturday.
Ahmed described the deceased as one of Nigeria’s finest journalists &excellent all round human beings.
ECOWAS Court president laments high operational costs.
The President of the Economic Community of West African States Court of Justice, Justice Edward Asante, has lamented the high administrative and operational costs burdening the community court.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu slipped and fell today at Eagles Square, this shows that he is also a human but at the same time, it is frightening.
We will pray for his good health.
Mr President should also reflect on what his legacy as president will be at the end of his tenure.
N4bn fraud: Anambra govt opposes Obiano’s trial by EFCC.
The EFCC on Jan 24 arraigned Obiano on 9 charges bordering on N4bn theft.
In the charges, the EFCC accused Obiano of diverting Anambra State’s security votes to the tune of N4,008,573,350 while he was gov btw 2014 & 2022.
High cost of drugs, orthodox services: Pregnant women return to trad ante-natal care.
Herbal remedies used to be the saving grace to many Africans.
Pregnant women weren’t left out, as various herbs formed concoctions that were prescribed to aid safe delivery of babies.
Group asks Oyebanji to fix roads, deploy surveillance helicopters.
The Ajoni LG Youth Group, has said the attack on & killing of to trad rulers along Oke Ako-Irele Rd in their domain by gunmen in Jan has continued to be a source of concern which calls for heightened security.
Adelabu rallies Oyo APC to win LG election.
The Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, on Sunday said the APC in Oyo State would participate in the forthcoming LG election in the state.
He added that the APC would win with or without the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System.
He (Osimhen) should go live again and apologise to Finidi for this disrespectful act. Analyst says.
Meanwhile, some fans believed that Osimhen wouldn't have acted this way if this were to be his club side.
Thoughts
AFCON 2023: 8 African Stars Set to Make Debut.
Victor Boniface-Nigeria 🇳🇬
Mohammed Kudus-Ghana 🇬🇭
Lamine Camara-Senegal🇸🇳
Abdessamad "Abde" Ezzalzouli-Morroco🇲🇦
Patson Daka -Zambia🇿🇲
Serhou Guirassy-Guinea🇬🇳
Carlos Beleba-Cameroon🇨🇲
Simon Adingra-Ivory Coast🇨🇮
Rivers police kill cult commander during shootout.
The police in Rivers State on Monday gunned down the commander of a dreaded cult group called ‘Greenlanders’ during a shootout in the Owube Kingdom in the Ahoada West Local Government Area of the state.
We won't protest if donate your allowances to build hospitals and schools for the next six months.
Not your basic salary. We are hungry & you look well-fed.
Ask the hunger in the land to shelve the peaceful protest.
#EndBadGovernanceProtest
#EndBadGovernmentInNigeria
#Otoge
I want to appeal to the organisers of the planned nationwide protest to reconsider their decision and shelve the idea to ensure that the fragile peace in our country remains undisturbed.
The NPG announces the commencement of the recruitment process for qualified individuals into the rank of Police Constables in the General Duty & Specialist Cadres. The Recruitment Board is set to open the application portal on Oct 15 2023.
Visit to apply.
Ondo Gov inaugurates new commissioners, special advisers, HoS
Ondo State Gov, Ayedatiwa, inaugurated 6 new commissioners and seven new special advisers for the state on Friday, charging them to see the appointment as a call to service & the delivery of good governance to our ple
Russian strikes kill four in Ukraine’s Kharkiv.
Russian air strikes overnight in Ukraine’s 2nd largest city Kharkiv killed 4 ple & injured 11,officials said Thursday.
3 rescue workers died during a 2nd strike on a residential building in a densely populated district of Kharkiv.
IBADAN EXPLOSION: The Nigerian Police Force has declared wanted occupants of the house that contained the explosives that detonated in the Bodija area of Ibadan.
The Minister of Interior, Mr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says corruption & corrupt practices fuel insecurity in the country, calling for all hands to be on deck to fight the menace.
The minister said this, when he paid a visit to Dr Musa Aliyu, SAN, the Chair of ICPC, on Tue in Abuja.
Atiku Accuses Tinubu of Causing Hardship With ‘Shambolic’ Policies.
He accused President Bola Tinubu of being the cause of the hunger.
Atiku, who stressed that Nigeria is in a dire situation, likened Tinubu to a quack doctor trying to treat a cancerous patient.
I have not cooked in my marriage for 20 years - Woodhall Capital CEO.
The founder of Woodhall Capital, Mojisola Hunponu-Wusu, has disclosed that despite being married for 20 years she has never cooked in her home.
The NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, on Monday, said the Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government has so far rescued over 1,000 kidnap victims without paying a ransom.
Ribadu said this when he received 22 students and staff of the Federal University of Gusau, Zamfara State, rescued on Sunday.
EFCC Secures Conviction Of 37 Internet Fraudsters In Oyo, Ogun.
The Ibadan Zonal Command of the EFCC has secured the conviction & sentencing of 37 internet fraudsters.
The convicts were arraigned between November and December 2023 on one- count separate charge each.
Kogi hails security agencies for rescuing abducted varsity students.
The Kogi State government, on Sunday, commended security agencies for the rescue of 14 students of the Confluence University of Science and Technology from kidnappers.
"Holiday is over, come back now, now. You can't be sitting in Paris and be doing holiday, & people are suffering, in this country."
Arise Tv anchor
@ruffydfire
Rufai Oseni charges at Pres. Bola Tinubu. Amidst poverty, insecurity, killings, kidnapping, unemployment, in Nigeria.
Odili’s backing giving my opponents high blood pressure – Fubara.
Rivers Gov, Sim Fubara, has said the real ple with integrity & character are solidly standing by his regime, adding that the backing by the former gov, Dr Peter Odili, is giving his detractors high blood pressure.
Nova Bank will create jobs, make a great impact in society —Oduoza.
Nova Bank Plc yesterday launched its first branch as a National Commercial Bank, pledging to create jobs and make a great impact on society.