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Month: January 2024

LASU VC urges students to shun vices, prioritise academic excellence

The VC urged the students to make hard work their watchword as they begin the new session. Prof Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, Vice-Chancellor, Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, has urged new and old students to support the management by abstaining from indecent dressing, cultism, drugs and all other forms of vices. The students can also report any…

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7 amazing structures around the world you should see

The world is one giant museum, and its exhibits are more breathtaking than any gallery wall. Seeing these magnificent buildings is like taking a trip around the world without leaving your seat. Each one has its story and shows us how people in different parts of the world have created amazing monuments. If you ever…

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Unilever exits home care business, stops production of Omo, Sunlight

With the company’s exit from the homecare and skin-cleansing markets, Unilever will now concentrate on the foods, beauty and wellbeing, and personal care product categories. A big player in Nigeria’s fast-moving consumer goods sector, Unilever has confirmed it has ended the production of some of its products. Unilever Nigeria, the local unit of British multinational…

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Family of abducted Abuja girls claim kidnappers collected ransom

The girls’ uncles stated that the security officers only escorted them back home. The family of the abducted Al-Kadriyar girls have contradicted the claim by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) that the victims were rescued. It would be recalled that on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, some kidnappers abducted six girls of the Al-Kadriyar family along…

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Arewa Forum accuses President Tinubu of deliberate plot against the North

FAAN said the relocation decision followed consultations with stakeholders, including unions. The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) expressed its disapproval of President Bola Tinubu’s approval for the relocation of the headquarters of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and certain departments of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from Abuja to Lagos. Professor Muhammad Baba,…

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Court voids Rivers’ ₦800bn budget, restrains National Assembly takeover

The Judge also made an order restraining the National Assembly from taking over the state’s assembly. A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, set aside the Rivers’ ₦800 billion budget passed by five members of the house led by the Edison Ehie-led faction. Justice James Omotosho, in a judgment, held that the presentation of the…

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5 Nigerian artists accused of failing to appear at paid events

None appearance continues to be an issue plaguing live events in Nigerian music. On different occasions, Nigerian musicians have found themselves on the bad side of show promoters and fans over their failure to show up for paid events. Every time Nigerian artists fail to appear at paid events, they ascribe this to different reasons…

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How to link NIN to MTN

NIN registration made simple with MTN! Connect your NIN to your MTN line effortlessly with our step-by-step instructions and stay in line with regulatory requirements. In order to improve security and streamline telecommunication services, the Nigerian government has mandated the linking of National Identification Numbers (NINs) to SIM cards for all mobile phone users. This…

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I didn’t come looking for fame – Deyemi Okanlawon

“I’ll be honest, I didn’t know this side of fame,” the actor said. Nollywood actor Deyemi Okanlawon has stressed that “fame” was the last thing on his mind when he ventured into the entertainment industry. The thespian was a guest on the Celebrity Quickies show, where he shared insights into his career and personal philosophy….

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Kaduna fire service records 325 fire outbreaks, 12 deaths in 2023

The service also rescued 17 persons while 26 others sustained injuries from the incidents. The Kaduna State Fire Service said it recorded 325 fire outbreaks and 12 deaths in 2023. Paul Aboi, Director of the fire service, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Kaduna. He said the incidents were…

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