Oronsaye Report: Filmmakers appeal against proposed wind-down of NFVCB
Stakeholders in the Nigerian film industry have appealed to the Federal Government not to wind down the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) as it begins implementation of Oronsaye Report. The filmmakers, who made the appeal in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja, said NFVCB should be […]
Death toll rises to five in Lagos building collapse
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said the death toll in the building collapse at Arowojobe Estate in Maryland area of the state had risen to five people. The agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). He said the total number […]
NDLEA secures conviction of 22 drug dealers in Kano
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Command, secured the conviction of 22 drug dealers in the state in July 2024. The Commander of the NDLEA in Kano, Mr Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, made the disclosure while briefing newsmen on Thursday in Kano. He said the conviction was a major victory in the agency’s fight […]
Military eliminates 106 terrorists, rescues 103 hostages in one week
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops eliminated 106 terrorists, apprehended 164 others and rescued 103 hostages in different operations across the country in the last one week. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known on Thursday in Abuja, while giving update on the operations of the military across the country. […]
Domestic Violence: WAPA advises women on financial independence, self-reliance
The Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) has advised women to work toward becoming financially independent to reduce the incidents of Domestic Violence (DV). Ms Adefunke Adetola, the Head of WAPA, Oriade Local Council Development Area (LCDA), gave the advice during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on […]
Security guard jailed 14 months for stealing armoured cables
A Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, sentenced a 35-year-old security guard, Shehu Abdullahi, to 14 months imprisonment for stealing armoured cables worth N380,000. Abdullahi was arraigned on a one-count charge of stealing. The Magistrate, Ibrahim Emmanuel, sentenced Abdullahi after he pleaded guilty to the offence and begged for leniency. Emmanuel also ordered Abdullahi to […]
Sabelo Ndlovu-Gatsheni: A Relentless Intellectual Warrior By Toyin Falola Anthropological insights into human activities in this jungle called the world have illuminated our understanding that the act of bravery, at some point in time, is demonstrated in an individual’s (or animal’s) ability to exert a destructive influence on the other forms of life that threaten […]
Serialdaboss1 Drops ‘Jakolo’ EP August 2
Fast-rising United States-based Nigerian Afropop artiste Ifeanyi Victor Afam, aka Serialdaboss1, is set to drop his highly anticipated project, the ‘Jakolo’ EP. Jakolo, a six-track EP with a unique blend of Afropop, Afropop and Amapiano vibes, will hit the airwaves on August 2. The EP launch will be preceded by an album listening party in […]
Dakore denies rumoured affair with Akpabio, threatens legal action
Popular Nigerian actress, Dakore Egbuson-Akande has denied reports linking her to a romantic relationship with Nigerian Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and threatened to sue peddlers of such news. Controversial blogger Gistlover, recently mentioned Dakore among a list of female celebrities that are alleged to be ‘side chicks’ of the Senate President’, including Nancy Isime, Hilda […]
Again, CBN raises MPR by 50 basis points
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), on Tuesday announced another increase in the country’s Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), known as the baseline interest rate, to 26.75 per cent from 26.25 per cent. The MPC also adjusted the Asymmetric Corridor to +500/-100 basis points from +100/-300 basis points around the MPR. Mr Yemi Cardoso, the Governor of […]
