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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration of using state institutions to suppress dissent and silence its critics. Reacting to the recent arrest of former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Usman Yusuf, Atiku described the development as politically motivated. Yusuf was arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday after his home in Abuja was raided. Reports indicate that the professor of haematology-oncology and bone marrow transplantation was taken into custody around 4:46 p.m. in the presence of his wife and children, with the reason for…
Residents of Dutse, Jigawa State, were thrown into a state of panic as a fuel tanker exploded at a fuelling station. The incident happened on Thursday evening at about 8pm at Shakkotu along Kiyawa Road, Dutse. The Jigawa State Police Command through its spokesperson, SP Shi’isu Adam, who confirmed the incident, stated that the Command had received a report of the fire outbreak at about 8pm. He added that immediately after getting the report of the incident, the area was cordoned and barricaded. “We immediately rushed to the scene with the fire service men. “For now, there is no report…
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, has announced that the Federal Government has approved an increase in corps members’ monthly allowance to ₦77,000, with payments set to begin in February 2025. Speaking to the 2024 Batch ‘C’ Stream II corps members in Katsina, Ahmed also revealed that corps members will no longer be posted to communities facing security threats. He reassured them that their welfare and safety remain a top priority for the NYSC. He further explained that the revised allowance has been included in the 2025 Federal Government budget, and once approved,…
A Nigerian lady shared a heartbreaking story of two SS1 students who tragically passed away in Delta State after visiting a hotel where they were allegedly used for rituals by yahoo boys. The narrative, posted in a video on TikTok, details how the girls deceived their parents by telling them they were heading to school, but instead packed house clothes in their bags and went to meet some yahoo boys at a hotel. Lady narrates how 2 students passed away after visiting yahoo boys. After spending time with the men and indulging in a shopping spree, the girls were on…
An abroad-based Nigerian man laments after the UK government instructs him to register to vote in the upcoming election, warning that failing to do so could result in an £80 fine. This was shared in a video that has gone viral on the popular social media platform, TikTok. Man laments as UK government orders him to register to vote or face £80 fine. In the video, the man expresses his frustration, explaining that after returning to the UK, he received a message stating that he must register to vote, with a warning that failure to comply could lead to a…
Video of man hawking business on wheelbarrow with one leg goes viral A man is trending online after a video of him hawking his business on a wheelbarrow despite having only one leg went viral on a popular social media platform, X (formerly Twitter). In the video, the man is seen pushing the wheelbarrow while supporting himself with one hand, and his other hand is resting on a weed used to stabilize his amputated leg. Video of man hawking business on wheelbarrow with one leg goes viral. His remaining leg appears to have been amputated, possibly due to a medical…
Nigerians have slammed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for sympathizing with the US government over a recent plane crash. They took to the Internet to express their frustration on what they described as a false show of empathy from the President. They also lamented that President Bola Tinubu is yet to acknowledge and address several heartbreaking incidents that have claimed the lives of many Nigerians in the country, including explosions and accidents. President Bola, in a statement on Thursday, commiserated with the government and families of the victims of a plane crash in Washington. The statement reads, “I am deeply saddened…
The Chairman of the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Muhammed Bello Shehu, has stated that traditional revenue generation methods alone will not be sufficient to drive Nigeria’s economic growth. Speaking during a meeting with the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASDRA) at the Commission’s office in Abuja, Shehu emphasized the need for innovative approaches to revenue optimization. According to a statement by RMAFC spokesperson Maryam Umar Yusuf, the visit marked the launch of the Presidential Initiative on Revenue Optimization and Digitalization through Space Technology. Muhammed Bello Shehu Shehu highlighted that economic recovery depends on discovering new revenue…
Teebillz, the ex-husband of Tiwa Sage, has criticized media personality Toke Makinwa for her involvement in the divorce of 2Baba and his wife Annie Idibia. Teebillz shared photos of his ex-wife and their son, Jamil Balogun, on his Instagram page on Thursday. The talent manager emphasized the significance of family and advised others to avoid family issues, emphasizing that love remains unalterable. The former spouse of Nigerian artist Tiwa Savage, Tunji Balogun, commonly known as Teebillz, has criticized media figure Toke Makinwa for her involvement in the divorce proceedings of renowned musician 2Baba and his wife, Annie Idibia.…
Nigerian music executive, Teebillz, has revealed that his ex-wife, Tiwa Savage, couldn’t fulfill a fatherly role in their son, Jamil. Tee billz shared on Instagram that Tiwa Savage bought their son a bicycle but couldn’t teach him how to ride it. Tee billz highlighted the crucial role of a father in a child’s life, stating that it took him 30 minutes to guide their son through the sport. Nigerian music executive Tunji Balogun, widely recognized as Tee billz, has asserted his role as a father, suggesting that his ex-wife, Tiwa Savage, has not fulfilled this responsibility in their…