The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says kidnapping incidence in the country is estimated at 2,235,954 between May 2023 and April 2024. The NBS revealed this in its Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey (CESPS) 2024 released in Abuja on Tuesday. The CESPS is a household-based survey, which provides an in-depth understanding of the situation…
Think of a set designer as the architect of the film’s visual world. They work closely with directors, production designers, and other creative departments to create sets that align with the story’s tone, period, and emotional beats. Ever walked into a cinema, watched a movie, and felt completely immersed in its world? From the gritty…
If you are spending Christmas with your family, things can get really tense once the initial excitement wears off. They might have opinions about your life choices and decisions. How do you enjoy the holiday period without getting into heated conversations with your family members? Set boundaries Inform your parents politely that you would rather…
On Tuesday, the Katsina Government rewarded a woman, Malama Amina Abdulkadir-Yanmama, with ₦500,000 for returning ₦748,320 to the state. The ₦748,320 was meant for the Federal Government’s Home-Grown School feeding programme in the state. Dr Mudassir Nasir, the executive director of the Katsina State Social Investment Programme Agency (KASIPA), presented the reward to the woman….
Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has asserted that releasing Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), will not resolve the escalating insecurity in Nigeria’s southeast region. Speaking at a press briefing at the Governor’s Lodge in Amawbia, Soludo claimed that criminal elements have hijacked the Biafra agitation to perpetrate organised crimes….
The Federal Capital Territory has recorded a drop in incidents of kidnappings and other crimes across the territory in 2024. Adamu Gwary, the Director of the Security Service Department of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), made this known during the department’s end-of-year news conference in Abuja on Tuesday. Gwary described kidnappings as one of…
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has ordered an urgent review of the case involving a teenager sentenced to death for stealing a fowl. The Governor’s directive comes amid public outcry over the severity of the punishment. In a statement released on Tuesday, December 17, by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke instructed the Attorney General and…
Life gets busy for all of us. Between work, family, personal goals, and unexpected challenges, it feels like there’s not enough time for everything. Friendships, no matter how important, can sometimes get pushed aside without us realising it. You might find yourself thinking, “I’ll call them tomorrow” or “I’ll make time next week,” but weeks…
The suspension of all 18 local government chairmen and their deputies by the Edo State House of Assembly has sparked controversy, with allegations of financial impropriety and a struggle for control over a monthly ₦800 million Special Security and Environmental Fund. A leaked letter from the Ministry of Local Government, Community, and Chieftaincy Affairs, dated…
In a landmark financial development, Payaza, a leading African financial services provider, has secured approval for a ₦50 billion Commercial Paper issuance from FMDQ Exchange. This milestone underscores Payaza’s commitment to becoming Africa’s most trusted payment gateway by delivering seamless, secure, and innovative financial solutions tailored for Africans. The ₦50 billion Commercial Paper program will…
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