The Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Johnson Adenola, has cautioned secondary school students in the state against cultism and gangsterism. The CP gave the admonition when addressing students of Government Technical College, Ibadan and Christ Apostolic Church Grammar School, Ibadan, on Tuesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the CP’s visit followed…
TikTok has gone offline in the United States just hours before a new law banning the platform was set to take effect, leaving millions of users without access to the popular video-sharing app. A message displayed on the app informed users in the US that the ban had been enacted, stating, “You can’t use TikTok…
A tribute to the beloved ‘Friends’ star, Matthew Perry, whose passing at 54 leaves a void in the world of entertainment. Explore his life, career, and impact on fans and colleagues. Matthew Perry, the iconic US actor renowned for his portrayal of Chandler Bing in the timeless ’90s TV sitcom Friends, has passed away at…
The Zamfara State chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, asserting that he is desperate for relevance over comments on insecurity. The party also praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his efforts in combating insecurity. In a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Yusuf Idris Gusau, the party stated…
The South East Zonal Executive Committee (ZEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is presently in a meeting with the National Working Committee (NWC) to tackle urgent issues threatening the party’s cohesion and stability. The meeting commenced at 12:45 a.m. on Tuesday, chaired by the Deputy National Chairman (South), Taofeek Arapaja, representing the Acting National…
The Minister of Works, Chief David Umahi, has said that the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the 56.10-km Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway Section II (Umuahia – Aba) will be completed and ready for inauguration in June. The minister gave the assurance in Aba, while inspecting the progress of work on the project on Monday. The News Agency…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says the union is prepared for “mother of all strikes” until their demands regarding the 2009 agreements with the Federal Government are implemented. The University of Calabar (Unical) chapter stated this at a news conference on Tuesday in Calabar. The chapter’s chairman, Dr Peter Ubi, said it was…
Nigeria’s former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, has defended the controversial Nigeria Air project, insisting it was not a scam despite widespread criticism and his ongoing corruption trial. Sirika, who oversaw the project during President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, told Channels Television on Tuesday that due process was followed under a public-private partnership arrangement. “The total budget…
Former Nigeria international Daniel Amokachi has urged Victor Osimhen to make a switch to the Premier League. Osimhen has been linked with a number of Premier League clubs ahead of the summer transfer window. Serie A giants Juventus and a number of clubs in Saudi Arabia are also reportedly interested in the powerful striker. Amokachi…
In a tragic incident, Anthony Nephew, a 46-year-old man from Minnesota, fatally shot himself, his wife, ex-partner, and two children following the election of President-elect Donald Trump on November 5. Authorities revealed that Nephew had expressed frustration over Trump’s victory. Duluth Police Chief Mike Ceynowa stated that the shooter had a history of mental health…
