Marriage is beyond love – Activist reacts as teenage couple set to wed in Benue

Nigerian activist, Comrade Israel Joe, has reacted to the upcoming wedding of a ‘teenage’ couple. The couple, Comfort and Hyacinth are set to get married in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State today August 30, 2024. “Congratulations our pipo. These ones wen dem never even reach 18 years I guess? Dem never know anything …

Transfer deadline day: Osimhen agrees terms with new club

Football transfer market expert, Ben Jacobs has provided updates on Victor Osimhen’s transfer to Chelsea. He also said that the Nigeria international has already agreed financials with Saudi Arabian side, Al-Ahli. According to him, Chelsea have informed Napoli they are prepared to make a loan bid for the 25-year-old striker. However, the Premier League giants …

Ex-BBNaija housemate, Pere reveals the man behind his success

Former Big Brother Naija reality star, Pere Egbi, has appreciated the founder of Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, for his impact on his life. Pere revealed that Pastor Chris’ teachings partly inspired his success. According to him, the clergyman’s words have had a lasting impact on his life. On his X handle, he wrote, “Dear …

DSS releases Polish nationals arrested for waving Russian flags during protest

Seven Polish nationals arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) on August 5, 2024. for allegedly waving Russian flags during the #EndBadGovernance protest in Kano have been released. The seven Polish nationals were accused of playing a “suspicious role” in protests against government policies and economic hardship, the DSS said following their arrest. However, …

President Tinubu establishes committee on risk management in Nigeria

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has established a committee to review and manage the various risks facing the country. Managing Director of the Bank of Industry, Dr Olasupo Olusi made this known at the annual conference of the Chartered Risk Management Institute, CRMI in Lagos on Thursday. He noted that the committee was expected to submit …

Nigerian govt issues traders 30-day ultimatum to crash prices

The Nigerian government, through the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, has given traders in the country a one-month ultimatum, September 2024 to crash the prices of goods. FCCPC vice chairman, Tunji Bello disclosed this during a stakeholders’ meeting on exploitative prices in Abuja on Thursday. According to him, the Commission has uncovered several cases …

TikTok app causing harm to Nigeria -Buhari’s ex-aide

A former media aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmed, has revealed that the social media app TikTok is causing more harm than good for Nigeria. Ahmed stated that the platform, increasingly favoured by criminal elements to reach the public, requires stricter regulation by stakeholders. In a post on his X.com account late Wednesday, the …