Today in history: International Mens Day
Today, November 19 the world recognises the masculine figure as it marks the ‘International men’s day’. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the contributions of men to society, their health and well-being. It is also a day that focuses on the challenges men face in their day to day lives and the positive […]
US Transfers $20.6m Abacha Loot To FG, Total Repatriation Hits $332m
The United States Department of Justice said it has transferred over $20.6 million to the Federal Government of Nigeria as part of the loot traced to former Nigerian military leader General Sani Abacha and his co-conspirators. The US DoJ, in a statement on Thursday, said the fresh repatriation brings the total amount forfeited and returned […]
TikTok bans influencer over fake news about Osinbajo’s daughter
A Liberian TikTok content creator identified as @Realcharley22, has been banned by the social media platform for spreading fake news about a daughter of the vice president of Nigeria, Kiki Osinbajo. The TikTok influencer had posted earlier in the week that Kiki was arrested in the United Kingdom because she was in possession of large […]
Seeing poverty statistics drop in Kaduna before May 29, 2023 is my utmost desire – Saude Atoyebi
Saude Amina Atoyebi is the Kaduna State Focal Person for the National Social Investment and Head of Kaduna State Social Investment Office (KADSIO), Kaduna State Government House. In this interview with SOLA OJO, she said in addition to being instrumental to development and approval of Kaduna State Social Protection policy by the State Executive Council, […]
NIGERIAN NEWSPAPERS: FIVE STORIES THAT TRENDED WITHIN THE WEEK
Good morning! below are summary of five stories that got people talking within the week: 1. Bola Tinubu, presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Tuesday, suffered a gaffe while speaking at the flag-off of his campaign in Plateau state. The rally was held at the Rwang Pam township stadium in Jos, capital […]