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This is contained in a press statement issued by Toyin Omozuwa, Press Secretary to the NBRDA D-G in Abuja on Saturday. According to the statement, Mustapha’s reappointment was conveyed in a letter signed by the Secretary to the Government (SGF), Sen. George Akume. “Mustapha’s second tenure is with effect from 31st October 2024 and is in line with the provisions of Section 10 (1) and (3) of the National Biotechnology Development Agency (Establishment) Act, 2022,” it said. Omozuwa said that Industry experts consider the reappointment as an expression of President Tinubu’s confidence in Mustapha’s ability to drive innovation towards attaining…
U.S. woman allegedly jailed for preaching gospel outside abortion clinic A U.S. woman has gone viral on social media following reports of her alleged arrest and imprisonment for preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ outside an abortion clinic. The story, which is trending on X (formerly Twitter), claims that the mother of two is currently serving a jail sentence after being apprehended by police and sentenced for her public preaching. Woman jailed for preaching gospel at abortion clinic. The viral post reads: “Currently, beautiful wife & mother Bevelyn Beatty Williams is sitting in prison for 3 years for preaching the…
Pa Tajudeen Lagbaja, the head of the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja’s family, says he regrets sending the deceased to the Nigerian Defence Academic (NDA). Pa Tajudeen, who is the younger brother of the late COAS’s father, said this in reaction to his nephew’s death. He said he obtained the NDA form for Lagbaja but wouldn’t have done so had he known it would lead to his death, reported The Nation. Recall that the 56-year-old general breathed his last in Lagos on Tuesday evening after battling an undisclosed sickness for some months. Lagbaja’s uncle regrets…
The newly formed armed group known as Lakurawa has reportedly killed 15 people and stolen over 100 cows in Mera, a town in Kebbi State’s Augie Local Government Area. Alhaji Bashir Isah Mera (Yariman Mera), a prominent local figure, confirmed the attack to Daily Trust, stating that the group struck the town as residents were preparing for Friday’s Jumat prayer, seizing more than 100 cattle. “Upon hearing of the raid, hundreds of townspeople organized and pursued the group into the bush, attempting to recover the stolen cows,” he said. “There was exchange of fire between the people of the town…
Anthony Ogunleye, Director of Press, Office of the Minister, said in a statement in Abuja on Friday that the appointment was with immediate effect. Ogunleye described Olayinka as a “seasoned media and communications professional”, with more than 20 years of experience in journalism, public relations, and media management. “His career spans a wide range of roles in both the public and private sectors. “As Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and Social Media, Olayinka will oversee the development of communication strategies to improve public awareness of government activities and facilitate stronger engagement between the FCT Administration and the public,” he…
Cristel Nchama, one of the women allegedly involved in the widely circulated sex tapes featuring Baltasar Ebang Engonga, former director-general of Equatorial Guinea’s National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), has lodged an official complaint with the National Gendarmerie in Malabo. This comes amid a scandal that has sent shockwaves across the nation. Engonga faced public backlash after a fraud investigation led authorities to search his home and office, where they reportedly uncovered around 400 explicit videos. These recordings allegedly show Engonga in intimate acts with numerous women, including prominent figures such as his brother’s wife, his cousin, the sister of Equatorial…
“The charges announced today expose Iran’s continued brazen attempts to target U.S. citizens, including President-elect Donald Trump,” said FBI Director Christopher Wray. During the FBI’s investigation into another case, a 51-year-old man from Iran with Afghan citizenship said that a few weeks before the U.S. presidential election, he had been instructed by Iran to present and implement a plan to assassinate Trump. The investigators consider the statements to be credible. A few weeks ago, Trump’s campaign team announced that it had been informed by the U.S. Secret Service about real and concrete threats from Iran to assassinate him. The U.S.…
Marseille manager Roberto De Zerbi has expressed frustration and hinted at a potential resignation following a string of poor home performances. His side suffered a 3-1 loss to Auxerre on Friday, increasing the manager’s worries. Although De Zerbi’s team sits second in Ligue 1, they’ve managed just one win in five home games this season, conceding three goals in each of their last two home losses. “If I’m the problem, I’m ready to leave. I’ll leave the money and hand back my contract,” De Zerbi told reporters post-match. Roberto De Zerbi – Getty image The former Brighton coach, who joined…
The Speaker, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, presented the cheque to the victim’s parents in Lagos on Friday, which was also in celebration of Obasa’s birthday on Nov. 11. Obasa said the money was contributed by the members of the Lagos Assembly, as part of efforts to help the victim’s family mitigate the educational challenge she might have faced since the incident. The speaker said he had been disturbed since the incident happened to the student of Adams Yakubu Memorial School, Agege in Lagos state. Obasa said the lawmakers decided to assist after watching Alege’s parents appeal for assistance from the public.…
A Nigerian wife has gone viral after sharing a shocking text message she received from her husband following a confrontation about his infidelity. The story, which has been making waves on X (formerly Twitter), was posted through an anonymous link. For illustration purpose. In her post, the wife detailed the events surrounding her troubled marriage. She revealed that after catching her husband cheating, she reported him to their pastor for counseling. However, shortly after the counseling session, she began receiving disturbing messages from her husband. One such message read: “Please, I don’t want an argument today. Make me a small…