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Month: November 2024

Nollywood’s players shine at Netflix Lights, Camera… Naija

Netflix returned for another edition of Lights, Camera… Naija! on for November 2, 2024. Nollywood took center stage on November 2, 2024 as Netflix hosted its much-anticipated annual celebration, Lights, Camera…Naija! It was an unforgettable night dedicated to honoring the Pioneers, Pillars, and Players of the industry. The event was a brilliant showcase of the…

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Alausa confirms reversal of 18-year admission benchmark, sets new priorities

According to the minister, what led to the initial decision was the way the National Policy on Education was designed. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa has reversed the decision of the past minister of education on the 18-year admission benchmark into tertiary institutions. Alausa spoke at his inaugural press briefing in Abuja on…

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Again, Nigeria’s national grid collapses as imminent darkness looms

The collapse highlights persistent challenges in Nigeria’s power sector, including regulatory uncertainties, transmission constraints, and inadequate gas supplies. Nigeria’s national electricity grid collapsed once again on Tuesday, November 5, plunging several cities into darkness and sparking fresh concerns over the country’s power infrastructure. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) confirmed the partial disruption, attributing it…

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Gombe State records 71 deaths in 201 road crashes, a 9.9% drop from 2023

The sector commander stated there was a 22.2% decrease in deaths and a 5.5% decrease in injuries compared to 2023. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Gombe State Sector Command, says it has recorded 71 deaths in 201 road accidents between January and September. The Sector Commander, Samson Kaura, stated this at a news conference…

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VP Shettima: Why Tinubu ordered release of detained minors

The Vice President called upon state governors and political representatives to join efforts in rehabilitating the released minors, Vice President Kashim Shettima has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu’s “compassionate grounds” approach drove the decision to grant freedom to the #EndBadGovernance protesters despite clear evidence of unlawful actions, including video footage posted. Receiving the minors at…

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5 countries that don’t use their own currency

Why would a country give up on having its own currency? Most countries have their own currency, which is a way of identifying their economy. For example, the United States uses the US Dollar, and the United Kingdom uses the British Pound. But, did you know some countries don’t use their own money at all?…

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Men arrested for stripping teenage girls naked for stealing chicken

The command, after viewing the viral video, insisted that those allegedly responsible would be arrested. The police command in Ebonyi says it has arrested two men, allegedly responsible for a viral video, where two teenage girls were stripped naked, flogged and dehumanised. It was alleged that the two girls 15 and 16 years of age…

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How scandals like Baltasar Ebang Engonga’s reflect the hidden power dynamics in Equatorial Guinea’s elite circles [Opinion]

It’s easy to get caught up in the drama of a scandal, especially one involving high-ranking officials, family connections, and allegations that have stirred public curiosity. But Baltasar Ebang Engonga’s current scandal goes beyond tabloid-worthy material. For a country like Equatorial Guinea, where elite family connections often cross into the political sphere, this controversy exposes…

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Why are black cats considered bad luck?

Black cats are beautiful creatures that have been misunderstood for centuries. For many people, black cats are seen as symbols of bad luck or even bringers of evil. In some cultures, just crossing paths with a black cat is believed to lead to misfortune. This belief can make life difficult for these innocent animals, especially…

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FMC Keffi issues 2-week ultimatum for relatives to claim unclaimed corpses

Some of the corpses have exceeded the six months permitted by law to remain in the morgue, hence the decision of the management to issue the deadline. The Management of Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Keffi, has issued a two-week ultimatum to relatives of unclaimed corpses in its morgue to claim them or they would be…

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