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… Ogun Deputy Gov., Ex-UK Envoy  Harp On Competency On Social Media Usage Daud Olatunji  The Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board  and Secretary-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has made a strong recommendation for ruthless sanctions against social media abusers.  Prof. Oloyede stated this in Abeokuta on Wednesday during a one-day seminar on “the effective use of Social Media Management for effective dawah outreach,” organized by the League of Imams and Alfas, Ogun State Chapter. The seminar, attended by prominent figures including the Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, former…

A  30-year-old businessman, Onyedikachi Ibe, was handed a two-month community service sentence by the Dei-dei Grade I Area Court in Abuja.  Operating from the Fruits Market, Zuba, Ibe pleaded guilty to receiving stolen property when he appeared before Judge Saminu Suleiman. The judge, basing the conviction on Ibe’s admission of guilt and the prosecution’s case, directed the businessman to serve his community service at the Zuba Police Station.  Judge Suleiman emphasized the importance of reform and warned Ibe to steer clear of criminal activities, urging him to maintain good behavior. The case unfolded when Kingsley Issac, arrested for theft on…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has brought charges against Peter Obih, a businessman, and his company, Sea Map Nigeria Limited, for obstructing NAFDAC officials during the inspection of alleged counterfeit Crusader Medicated Soap products. The defendants appeared before Justice Nkemakonam Ogazi at the Federal High Court in Lagos, facing three charges related to obstruction, aiding a suspect, and the importation of unregistered Crusader drug products.  The charges were filed by NAFDAC Prosecutor Ngozi Emma-Afoke, who informed the court that the incidents occurred on July 18, 2023, at Plot C23, Amuwo Odofin Industries Layout, Amuwo,…

In a disruptive turn of events, MTN subscribers are currently grappling with a widespread network outage, rendering them unable to make calls or access the internet through the telecommunication service.  The outage, attributed to a network challenge, has affected both voice and data services. MTN, addressing the issue on Wednesday night, identified the root cause as a “major service outage caused by multiple fibre cuts.”  The telecommunication giant assured subscribers that its dedicated engineers are diligently working to rectify the situation, with services gradually being restored in certain areas. Expressing regret over the inconvenience caused, MTN issued a statement, stating,…

The House of Representatives is set to probe the alleged N1.8 trillion tax owed to the Federal Government by Multichoice Group, the operator of DSTV and GoTV. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Saidu Abdullahi(APC-Niger) at a plenary in Abuja on Wednesday. Moving the motion, he said that Multichoice, a prominent multinational corporation operating in Nigeria, had been accused of non-remittance of tax revenues due to the Federation. This, he said, was evidenced by the suppression of information discovered from the submissions in their home country. According to him, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) had…

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday described the late former Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu as a fearless fighter committed to the welfare of the people. Tinubu, who paid a condolence visit to Akeredolu’s widow, Betty on Wednesday in Owo, said the late governor departed the world when the ovation was louder. The president was accompanied in his visit by Ondo Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa and former APC Chairman, Chief Bisi Akande. “This sentiment should inspire us to live each day with purpose, to pursue our goals with determination, and to leave behind a legacy that will be remembered fondly by…

Daud Olatunji President Bola Tinubu has expressed confidence in Nigeria’s ability to weather the current economic storm. Addressing Afenifere leaders  at the residence of Pa Reuben Fasoranti in Akure, Ondo State,on Wednesday, the President highlighted his administration’s commitment to reforming the nation for enhanced efficiency, emphasizing the principles of fairness and equity. Tinubu acknowledged the economic challenges facing Nigeria but remained optimistic about the future.  “There is light at the end of the tunnel,” he affirmed, taking full responsibility for the task at hand.  He reassured the nation that Nigeria is meeting its international obligations and affirmed the commitment to…

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has  refuted  recent reports of a supposed coup scare, labeling them as fake and characterizing the dissemination as a heinous act of disinformation. Idris, speaking through his Special Assistant (Media), Rabiu Ibrahim, emphasizes that the news report is a product of the warped imagination of detractors with malicious intentions.  Their aim, according to Idris, is to destabilize the country and undermine the current administration. Asserting the government’s resilience, Idris declares that ongoing reforms aimed at rejuvenating the economy and creating prosperity for the citizenry will not be abandoned.  Despite attempts to…

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said prices of beef, rice, beans, onion, tomato, and other food items increased in January 2024 in its Selected Food Prices Watch report for January 2024 released in Abuja on Tuesday. The report said that the average price of 1kg of boneless beef increased by 37.08 per cent from N2,418.91 recorded in January of 2023 to N3,315.78 in January 2024 “On a month-on-month basis, 1kg of boneless beef increased by 5. 37 per cent in January from the N3,146.94 recorded in December 2023,’’ the report said. It said that the average price of 1kg…

Controversies are trailing the arrest of a 21-year-old student of the University of Calabar, Anthony Oscar, for allegedly kidnapping a 17-year-old Araba Joy Temitope as a student of Elibest College of Education, Oba-Ile in Akure, the capital of Ondo State. Oscar was paraded at the Ondo headquarters of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Tuesday over the alleged abduction of the teenager. Oscar was arrested after collecting N50,000 ransom to release the girl after she was declared missing, Mr Oluyemi Ibiloye, NSCDC Ondo State Commandant, made this known while parading the suspects and two others on Tuesday in…