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Nigerian actress Shan George is reeling from a devastating blow after falling victim to fraudsters who managed to siphon off a staggering N3.6 million from her Zenith Bank account. The actress, took to social media, particularly Instagram, to share her harrowing experience and appeal for urgent assistance. In a distressing video posted on her Instagram account, George tearfully recounted the ordeal, calling on authorities such as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Nigerian police, and Zenith Bank to intervene swiftly. With palpable anguish, she revealed how her account was emptied by an individual identified as Cecilia Chiagoziem Okoro,…

President Bola  Tinubu is set to mark the 90th birthday and 64th Coronation anniversaries of the Awujale and Paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona. The president is coming to  inaugurate  the multi-billion Naira School of Governance for Postgraduate and Research Studies in Governance at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State. Born on May 10, 1934, Oba Adetona ascended the throne on April 2, 1960, following a historic letter conveyed to the Local Government Adviser in Ijebu Ode. Otunba Adekunle Hassan, Chairman of the Anniversaries Central Working Committee of Oba Adetona, highlighted the monarch’s commitment to good governance and…

Prominent Kaduna-based Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has openly contradicted the federal government’s proclamation of victory over the Boko Haram insurgency.  Sheikh Gumi declared  that the ongoing struggle with Boko Haram stems from deep-rooted ideological differences, cautioning that despite military endeavors, the group’s extremist doctrine persists. During an appearance on the radio program “Frontline” on Eagle 102.5 FM in Ilese-Ijebu, Ogun state, Sheikh Gumi lambasted the government for its failure to accurately diagnose the underlying causes of insecurity in the Northern region.  He pointed out a deficiency in local insights and accused some officials of exploiting the nation’s predicament for…

Ghumdia Kambu Daniel, a 24-year-old Nigerian, vividly recalls the harrowing night in 2014 when Boko Haram militants invaded his family’s home in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State.  Armed with rifles and machetes, the terrorists mercilessly slaughtered Ghumdia’s father and nearly claimed the lives of his two brothers. Having witnessed such unspeakable violence, Ghumdia, alongside 29 other trauma survivors, recently participated in a four-day trauma healing workshop in Yola, Adamawa State.  Organized by Christian Solidarity Worldwide Nigeria (CSWN), the workshop aimed to provide solace and guidance to those grappling with the aftermath of terrorist attacks. During the workshop, participants underwent…

Professor Kolade Ajilore, an expert in Marketing Communication and Head of Babcock University’s Mass Communication department, has called for   the integration of media literacy initiatives within Nigeria’s educational framework . The call was  to tackle the rising prevalence of cyber hooliganism and predatory behaviour in the digital sphere.  He star this  during the presentation of Babcock University’s 48th inaugural lecture at the Babcock Business School Auditorium. Speaking on  the theme “Advertising Practice As Brand Communication Archery in the Age of a Rebellious Audience,” Professor Ajilore underscored the imperative for heightened public consciousness regarding the influence wielded by the media…

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has affirmed  that not a single journalist has been hounded or incarcerated under the Bola Tinubu’s Administration.  The Minister said this at a press briefing organized to commemorate World Press Freedom Day. The event, held in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Environment and Ecological Management and UNESCO, highlighted the crucial role of responsible journalism in Nigeria and the world. Idris emphasized the significant strides made in fostering a free media environment, contrasting it with past eras where journalists had to leave the country to report.  He underscored the importance of…

The Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Radda, has denounced the escalating crisis of banditry in Nigeria’s northern region, alleging complicity of some government officials and security personnel in perpetuating the menace.  Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Governor Radda painted a grim picture, describing banditry as now operating as a “business venture” orchestrated by criminals and facilitated by those entrusted with maintaining law and order. Over recent years, rural areas in the northern region have witnessed a spate of raids by criminal gangs commonly referred to as bandits, resulting in abductions, killings, and widespread fear among residents.  Governor Radda’s damning…

The Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH), Wudil, Kano State, said on Friday that no student died in the university’s students’ hall of residence. The university’s Dean of Students’ Affairs, Prof. Abdulkadir Dambazau, in a statement in Kano urged the public to disregard the reported death of Yahaya Aisha Olabisi in the hall of residence “It has come to our attention of a recent statement made by some media outlets regarding the discovery of a student’s corpse at the students’ hall of residence. This is entirely false. “We wish to address this matter promptly and unequivocally refute these…

A  mother of five, Safiya Yusuf, has appeared before the Upper Area Court in Kubwa, Abuja, asking  for the dissolution of her 26-year-old long-standing marriage. With tears in her eyes, she laid bare her heart, expressing a profound desire to break free from what she described as a “loveless” union with her husband of twenty-six years, Muhammed Kusa. Yusuf recounted the journey of her marriage, which began in November 1998 under the solemn rites of Islamic law.  However, as time passed, the once-cherished affection between the couple seemed to wane, leaving Yusuf feeling isolated and emotionally unfulfilled.  She lamented the…

The Kano High Court has issued an ex parte order restraining the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Zone 1 Kano, and the Commissioner of Police, Kano, from inviting, arresting, or harassing the All Progressives Congress (APC) ward officers at Ganduje Ward, Dawakin-Tofa local government area of Kano State. The court’s decision comes amidst a backdrop of internal strife within the APC, particularly surrounding the suspension of Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the party.  Last month, the ward executives suspended Ganduje, leading to a contentious dispute as the state working committee of the party overturned the…