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Month: July 2024

5 most dangerous beaches in the world

Each of these beaches, though stunning, presents its own set of challenges. Beaches are seen as havens of relaxation, where the sun, sand, and sea come together to create a perfect getaway. However, not all beaches are as safe as they seem. Some are notorious for their dangerous conditions, which can include strong currents, marine…

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Sani calls planned protests unnecessary, cautions residents against joining

Sani acknowledged the economic difficulties faced by Nigerians, attributed them to years of mismanagement and corruption. Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State emphasised the importance of strategic engagement with citizens and cautioned against joining the planned nationwide protests. Sani at a town hall meeting with critical stakeholders on the state of Kaduna and Nigeria in…

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BETA pair wins first Immunity Challenge on ‘BBNaija: No Loose Guard’

This victory has secured them another week free of possible eviction from the house. Housemates, Tjay and Ben who make up the BETA pair have won the first Immunity Challenge of the Big Brother Naija: No Loose Guard season. The Immunity Challenge is designed for the housemates to compete against each other for a winning…

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Lagos LG chairman vows to hunt down cultist in Agboyi-Ketu

Oshinowo said some parents are supporting their children, who are cultists. The Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) on Monday cautioned cultists in the area to desist from their activities or face the ultimate consequences. The Executive Chairman of the LCDA, Dele Oshinowo, read the riot act while responding to some residents’ concerns about the…

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Banking websites Nigerians visited most in June 2024

With online banking options, some banks have witnessed the growth of their digital channels as the adoption of digital technology increases among their customer base. Most financial institutions in Nigeria have turned to the use of digital technology as it has become a strong factor that hugely impacts the financial industry. Over time, a good…

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EFCC arrests 9 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja

The suspects were arrested on Monday, at Wuye axis of Abuja. Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Abuja Zonal Directorate have arrested nine suspected internet fraudsters. Its Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. According to him, they were arrested on Monday, at Wuye axis of Abuja…

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Northern youth factions abandon August 1 protest, prefer to pray instead

The youth groups urged all Nigerians to rally behind Tinubu’s administration to achieve national development. Some Arewa youth coalitions have cancelled their planned August 1 protest, opting instead to hold prayer sessions across the 19 northern states of Nigeria. This decision follows the intervention of Hon. Abubakar Bichi, a House of Representatives member and chairman…

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Ohanaeze Ndigbo in Ebonyi wants Igbos to ignore protest and support Tinubu

The group said it aligned with its national leadership’s stance of not identifying with the protest. The Ebonyi chapter of the Ohaneze–Ndigbo Worldwide on Monday, denounced the planned, nationwide hunger protest scheduled for on Aug. 1, urging the state’s citizens not to participate in it. The state chapter of the apex Igbo social-cultural organisation denounced…

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32 suspects arrested over attack on Ministry of Education team at FCE Akoka

In a video shared on X, a student was seen climbing on one of the vehicles while others violently destroyed other vehicles with sticks and stones. Police have arrested 32 suspects following a violent attack on a Ministry of Education team at the Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka on Monday, July 29, 2024. The…

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‘Baby Factory’ wins Best Film on Human Trafficking and Migration award

In a post on Instagram, Adeoti shared the news and his reluctance to release the film to the public after it screened at several film festivals. Baby Factory, a short film by Nigerian filmmaker, Gbenga Adeoti won the award for Best Film on Human Trafficking and Migration at the 2024 Africa Films for Impact Festival…

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