NBC Poverty Statistics Generates Controversy Between FG and Gov.
.The recent report by the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics (NBS) that about 133 million Nigerians live in poverty is generating serious controversy, with the Federal and State governors now trading words. Recall that in the early month of November, NBS disclosed that 133 million Nigerians were multi-dimensionally poor, saying that the figure represents 63 percent […]
Invisible Challenge: NCC Warns Nigerian On Potential Risk
Worried by the potential harm of taking part in the ‘Invisible Challenge’ on short-form video hosting service, TikTok, the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) Computer Security Incident Response Team has warned Nigerians that the viral challenge exposes devices to Information-Stealing Malware. The warning was contained in an advisory on Tuesday by NCC Director of Public Affairs, […]
KANO: Fire Fighters Curtails Outbreak… Rescues 3 Victims
A fire outbreak has razed an uncompleted building used as a diesel storage area, burning down five tankers containing 20,400 litres of diesel in the Farawa Kwanar Yashi area of Kano metropolis on Tuesday. According to the state Fire Service, The incident, occurred due to a spark from a portable generator used to upload the […]
Fear Of Uncertainties After Retirement Fuelling Corruption – Jonthan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said the growing uncertainty in the welfare of public officeholders is fuelling corruption in the civil service. He said this on Tuesday at the book launch of the former Chaplain of the Aso Rock Villa Chapel, Obioma Onwuzurumba. The book launch, which also featured the unveiling of a Day-Care Centre […]
KADUNA 2023: Not in race to scuttle PDP chances – Asake
The 2023 gubernatorial candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in Kaduna State, Mr Jonathan Asake, says he is not in the race to scuttle the chances of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the All Progressives Congress, APC, to win in the state. According to him, His aspiration to be a governor is not a […]
Procyon Radio Major bulletin at 6pm Wednesday 12, December
Good evening! Below was the major bulletin for 6pm news on procyon radio 1. The 2023 gubernatorial candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in Kaduna State, Mr Jonathan Asake, says he is not in the race to scuttle the chances of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the All Progressives Congress, APC, to win in […]
BATISTS AND THE CHATHAM MISADVENTURE
By Zwahu, Y. E. Let me tell you a story. A master archer once traveled to a certain town for the very first time. He was received by his host at the city gate to be taken to his lodge.
Trafficking: NAPTIP seeks more collaboration, advise potential victims
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Person (NAPTIP) has urged stakeholders to brace up the drive against trafficking in person, cautioning potential victims not to get brain-washed by traffickers as ‘gold’ are not found in the streets of Europe.
SUPPORTING TINUBU IS POLITICAL GENOCIDE, NOT FRANCHIS
By Charles Ogbu. How exactly does the mind of Tinubu supporters work? What is their thought process, really?
Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Tuesday morning
Good morning! Below are today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, has told the United Nations that the commission would not disappoint Nigerians and the international community in conducting credible, transparent, inclusive elections. The assurance was contained in his remarks during the meeting with the United […]