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  In a show of respect, Chief (Hon). Oluwaseyi Gabriel Ogundare, the Mayegun of Usoland paid a courtesy visit to the governor of Ondo state, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Sunday, January 14, 2024. The visit aimed to extend condolences to Governor Aiyedatiwa on the recent demise of the late Governor Akeredolu, whom Chief Ogundare described as a fearless defender of his people. During the visit, Chief Ogundare also took the opportunity to congratulate Governor Aiyedatiwa on his swearing-in. He emphasized the importance of running an all-inclusive government and pleaded with the governor to ensure that diverse voices are considered in decision-making processes. Recognizing Governor Aiyedatiwa’s prompt and people-centered approach, Ogundare expressed appreciation for the strides made thus far. In a brief statement, OGO urged Governor Aiyedatiwa to continue prioritizing the development of the state. He commended the governor for his commitment to the welfare of the masses and encou...

  Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham said on Tuesday that the piracy of her cinematic effort had resulted in her having panic attacks and being hospitalised at various times. Abraham spoke with newsmen in Lagos as the police announced the arrest of five suspects in relation to the pirated movie ‘Malaika,’ which, according to the actress, gulped N500 million in production. Abraham, who said she has taken up the fight against pirates, commended the police, and especially AIG IG Idowu Owohunwa, for matching their words with action by arresting the suspects. Earlier, the Federal Criminal Investigation Department, FCID, Alagbon, Ikoyi, Lagos, said it had arrested five suspects, including two women, over the alleged piracy of the movie. The spokesperson for the department, ASP Aminat Mayegun, paraded the suspects before newsmen at the FCID, Alagbon, Lagos. Mayegun said that the suspects were allegedly involved in conspiracy, infringement on intellectual property, piracy and cyber-related cr...

  President Bola Tinubu met with service chiefs and other top brass of security agencies at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday. The service chiefs had arrived earlier and waited till the President arrived from a function outside the State House. The service chiefs are the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa; Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-General Taoreed Lagbaja; Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, and Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla. The meeting which also has in attendance the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, is expected to address the rising terrorism, kidnapping and killings across the country. Meanwhile, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, convened a crucial meeting with the Force Management Team and Tactical Squads, on January 15, 2024, to address the rising concerns surrounding insecurity in the country. The IGP expressed deep concern over the unfortunate abductions in the Federal Capit...

  Residents of Nahuta village, Batsari Local Government Area, Katsina State, have started fleeing the community to seek safety and shelter elsewhere due to constant attacks from bandits. On Monday, January 15, 2024, after another attack was launched on the community by bandits, residents started moving their children and family members out of the village. Meanwhile, Nigerian Military Joint Task Force Northwest Operation, Hadarin Daji, repelled an attack on a joint military camp. The troops covering Sokoto, Katsina, Kebbi, and Zamfara states repelled the attack on Monday. Katsina is one of the states in the North-West plagued by activities of bandits, a group of loosely organised armed gangs reported to have well over 120 factions in the region.

  Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu has said the bags of rice he recently distributed to his constituents in Igbere, Bende local government area of the state was not donated by the federal government. This is in response to the rumours that the bags of rice branded in the former Abia governor’s image was donated to the Senate for distribution to their constituents. In a video release, Sen. Kalu, former Chief Whip of the Senate noted that the rice was sponsored by Orji Uzor Kalu Foundation, a custom he said the non-governmental organisation has upheld for decades. “The rice I shared in Igbere, carrying my picture is a normal rice that Orji Uzor Kalu Foundation has been giving since 1986 and we used to share to the whole state — Abia North, South and Central and we also shared to less privileged persons in other parts of the country. “It is not rice from the Senate. Today is 14th January 2024. If we will collect rice, unless we will collect it t...

  Despite spending at least N21.04bn on foreign trips in the last three years, 14 state governments have failed to attract any form of foreign investments into the domains. The states in question are Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Cross River, Ebonyi, Edo, Gombe, Imo, Jigawa, Nasarawa, Taraba, Yobe, and Zamfara. Between 2021 and the third quarter of 2023, these states failed to attract any of the $14.85bn that foreign investors channelled into Nigeria. Between 2021 and 2023, Bauchi spent N3.81bn on foreign trips without having anything to show for it. Bayelsa spent N1.99bn, Benue spent N1.33bn, Borno spent N1.73bn, Cross River spent N663.16m, Ebonyi spent N1.01bn, Edo spent N1.77bn, Gombe spent N32.09m, Imo spent N541.23m, Jigawa spent N1.10bn, Nasarawa spent N541.26m, Taraba spent N2.52bn, Yobe spent N1.24bn, and Zamfara spent N2.77bn. The figures for foreign trips were extracted from state budget performance reports sourced from Open Nigerian States. Many of the states didn’t hav...

  The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Audu, on Monday, said the Federal Government plans to start the production of military hardware in Ajaokuta Steel Mill. The minister said he has been working closely with his counterparts in the Ministries of Defence and Works to perfect plans for the steel plant which has been moribund for many years to start the production of iron rods and military hardware. “In addition to restarting light steel mill, we want to produce military hardware in Ajaokuta Steel,” Audu said on Monday. “I have been working very closely with Minister of Defence Alhaji Badaru and Minister of Works Senator Umahi to work hand in hand to produce iron rod in Ajaokuta and to produce military hardware capabilities in Ajaokuta. “Whether it is helmets, whether it is bullets, whether it is vests, whether it is pads for tanks of all shapes and all of those things or rifles ammunitions, we will be able to have the capacity to be able to do that.” The Ajaokuta Steel...

  Actor, Uche Maduagwu has taken to his page to sing the praises of Sophia Momodu, baby mama of Davido for inspiring single mothers. Uche Maduagwu further criticizes famed artist Davido for supposedly not being a caring and committed parent. In an open letter shared on Instagram, he indicated that the DMW chief abandoned his first child, Imade, whom he had with Sophia Momodu. It may be noted that Sophia addressed a “cease and desist” letter to the DMW chief via her attorneys following allegations of threats against her and Tiwa Savage. Her baby daddy, she claims, abuses and harasses her online and allegedly pays websites to disseminate nasty things about her. In addressing their family matter, Uche Maduagwu acknowledged the difficulties experienced by single mothers, particularly in Nigeria. He complimented Sophia Momodu for her courage and fortitude. He then confronted Davido, implying that the singer did not lavish Imade with the attention that a child her age needs from her fath...

  A tragic multiple-vehicle accident occurred along the Okołowo expressway in Kwara State, resulting in the death of at least four individuals who were burnt beyond recognition. The incident involved a petrol-laden truck that lost control after a tyre burst, leading to a head-on collision with another truck carrying soya beans. A third truck loaded with soft drinks ran into them, causing a massive f!re. The blaze also affected three schoolchildren and two motorbike riders passing by. As of the latest report, the fire service faced challenges in extinguishing the fire, and several passengers were believed to be trapped.

  Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has tasked 16 newly sworn-in permanent secretaries to resist being political in the discharge of their duties. He said by doing so the civil service can operate more professionally in serving the state effectively. Fubara gave the charge shortly after the permanent secretaries were sworn in at the Executive Chamber of the Government House in Port Harcourt on Tuesday according to a statement by his media aide, Boniface Onyedi. The governor said they were chosen not because they were lucky, but because they have been found competent in their various ministries and can be trusted to offer greater service to the state. Fubara noted that most ministries were without proper administrative heads with some of them playing supervisory roles, and with their appointment, it is expected that they chart a proper course while committing to do the right things always. While promising to provide a conducive environment that will enhance their productivit...

  The 2024 Joint Admissions & Matriculation Board,  JAMB  Syllabus is now readily available online. It’s very important for candidates preparing for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board ( JAMB ) Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination ( UTME ) to avail themselves of the Syllabus prepared by the board. It is a tool that helps students learn more effectively. It contains information about the course, its materials, and how to succeed in the course. Online  JAMB  syllabus  is the easiest and most convenient way to get relevant information regarding each subject Objectives, Topics, Contents, Notes and Recommended Textbooks. Note,  JAMB   UTME  will be purely CBT; it’s essential you download  JAMB CBT Software for Computer  and  JAMB CBT Practice App for Android . The  JAMB  syllabus  communicates all of the necessary information for students to be able to read and prepare for the Unified Tertiary Matri...