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The decision was announced by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga, in a statement on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Onnagu said, “No additional vehicles will be assigned to them for movement.” According to the presidential aide, the move is part of the Federal Government’s effort to reduce the cost of governance given the prevailing realities. This is coming nine months after Tinubu took a significant step to reduce government expenditure by reducing his entourage on foreign trips from 50 to 20 officials. A the same time, he reduced the Vice President’s entourage to five…
Here are some reasons why your urine is yellow: 1. The drinks you take The colour of urine is influenced by the amount of water you drink. Drinking more water and staying hydrated results in diluted, pale urine, while dehydration causes the yellow pigment to become stronger. The urochrome pigment in urine is diluted by water, making it clear. Additionally, beverages like beers and energy drinks can change urine colour by containing pigments that can make it yellow. 2. Food Although they are mostly harmless, certain meals and fruits can change the colour of your urine. Sweet potatoes, corn, lemons,…
A heartwarming clip of a father trekking with a baby strapped to his back sparks admiration and ridicule from social media users. The video, posted by TikTok user @kendon210, shows the man walking confidently down Awka Road in Onitsha, with the baby securely tied to his back in traditional African fashion. Screenshot In the caption, @kendon210 praised the man, calling him “Husband material spotted at Awka road, Onitsha. E no easy oo.” The clip has since gone viral, with viewers expressing their admiration for the man’s gesture of fatherhood. Despite the curious stares of onlookers, the man seemed unbothered, smiling…
The Minister of Defence, Mohammad Badaru, has charged troops of Operation Fansar Yamma to capture the notorious bandits’ leader, Bello Turji. Turji is a wanted criminal, who is operating in the North-West region, especially Zamfara and Sokoto State. He’s believed to have led his gang on numerous kidnapping operations and killing of innocent residents. Following the renewed onslaught against bandits ravaging the Zamfara, Sokoto, and other neighbouring states last month, troops eliminated Kachallah Buzu – described by Zagazola Makama, a counterinsurgency expert, as the boss of Turji. However, Turji has remained elusive to the Nigerian troops and has since boasted…
The Nigerian film industry is known for, among its various genres, films adapted from real-life stories that stand out for their emotional depth and authenticity. These adaptations not only entertain but also educate and inspire audiences by bringing true events to the screen. Here, we explore some notable Nollywood films based on real-life stories and the impact they have had on viewers. 1. Dry (2014) Dry is a film about the Vesicovaginal fistula condition, inspired by the true life story of a lady Stephanie Linus met in Northern Nigeria. Directed by Linus, the film follows a young girl who is…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed an eatery, “The Place,” in Wuse 2, Abuja, on Thursday, due to inadequate Good Hygiene Practice (GHP). The agency also confiscated food raw materials suspected to be contaminated with rodent faeces and droppings, citing unhygienic packaging. NAFDAC Mr Kenneth Azikiwe, Head of NAFDAC’s FCT Directorate, stated that the enforcement team acted on a tip from a customer and an order from Director-General Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye. He said that the operation aimed to promote public health safety and ensured safe, quality food for Nigerian citizens. Azikiwe emphasised that…
President Bola Tinubu has been lauded for the dismissal of Prof. Tahir Mamman as Minister of Education in his recent cabinet reshuffle move. The announcement followed a cabinet reshuffle that saw five ministers dismissed to facilitate improved service delivery. The Education for Accelerated Development (EDAD) described the decision as one that is “long overdue” by the President Tinubu’s administration. Dr Livinus Mbaonu, the national coordinator of EDAD, stated, “Mamman was on a mission to reverse the gains made in the education sector in recent times,” underscoring the urgency of his removal. The organisation provided ten critical reasons for the minister’s…
Born in Abeokuta in the early 1800s, she married and had two sons, but her husband passed away soon after. In 1833, she remarried Adele, an exiled Oba of Lagos, and began to amass significant political and economic influence. They moved to Badagry, where Tinubu built a thriving business empire by trading slaves for salt and tobacco with European merchants. When Adele regained power in 1835, Tinubu returned to Lagos. He died two years later so she remarried Yesefu Bada, Adele’s military advisor. She expanded her trading network to include palm oil and slaves. During the Yoruba Wars of the…
A Nigerian lady shares some unexpected rules and regulations laid out by her abroad-based boyfriend, including cutting off all ties with male figures online. @ashabi_chanter60 on TikTok posted a video revealing a WhatsApp conversation with her Germany-based Yoruba boyfriend, whom she met on Instagram. Screenshot The video captioned “I met a Yoruba man based in Germany on IG, and these are his relationship rules.” In one of the WhatsApp snapshots shown in the video, the boyfriend outlined his expectations regarding her business activities and financial transparency. “Because from your WhatsApp, it seems like you are doing a lot of different…
The victims were reportedly on duty at OML 123 oil field when their helicopter plummeted into the Atlantic Ocean on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred at around 11:40 a.m. as the workers were stationed at the Mimbo platform and the Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel. According to sources, the helicopter, owned by Eastwind Aviation, ditched unexpectedly before nosediving into the ocean. A source close to the situation revealed the grim details, stating, “There were six personnel and two crew members onboard the helicopter. Three bodies have been recovered so far. Search and rescue is ongoing.” At this point,…