TikTok makes clarification on imminent sale
ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, refuted on Thursday that it is considering selling the popular social media platform, dismissing media speculation in the wake of President Joe Biden’s bill threatening a ban unless it divests its ownership. In a statement posted on its news platform Toutiao, ByteDance described the reports as ‘false rumour’. […]
NCS confirms abduction of Prisons Assistant Controller in Niger State
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) has confirmed the abduction of Assistant Controller Abdulraman Ibrahim Gelele in Niger State. Gelele, who was attached to the Niger State command of the service, was reportedly kidnapped along Minna-Ilorin Road on April 17, 2024. According to reports, the abductors initially made contact with both Gelele’s family and the NCS […]
Transfer: Injuries stopped Ndah’s move from Orlando Pirates – Agent
Olisa Ndah’s agent, Mike Makab has revealed that persistent injuries scuttled his client’s ambition of playing abroad. Ndah was linked with a move to Serie A and Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs last summer following his impressive displays for South African club, Orlando Pirates. The 27-year-old has however failed to feature regularly for the Bucs […]
ATBU’s outgoing VC advocates drug tests for lecturers
Outgoing Vice-Chancellor of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) in Bauchi, Prof. Muhammad Ahmed Abdulazeez, has proposed mandatory drug tests for academic staff across Nigerian universities to assess their mental well-being. Abdulazeez made the call while delivering his valedictory speech to the Senate of the University held at the Senate Building, Gubi Campus, on Friday. […]
Africa Road Builders: Selection Committee names 2024 winners
Members of the Selection Committee of The Africa Road Builders – Trophy Babacar NDIAYE have met in the United Arab Emirates to decide the winners for 2024. This year, the central theme of the deliberations was: “Quality of Road Infrastructure of Africa”. According to a statement signed by Mr. George Orido, spokesperson of the Selection […]
Witness testimony to continue in Trump’s New York hush money trial
Ekiti Govt reiterates commitment to welfare of PWDs
Ekiti State Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun has reiterated the commitment of Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s administration to the welfare of persons living with disabilities (PWDs) in the state. Olatunbosun, who gave the assurance in Ado Ekiti, urged interested individuals and corporate organizations not to fan the embers of hatred and strife but support the efforts […]
Nigerian Govt announces plan to create 2.5m jobs
The Nigerian Federal Government plans to create 2.5 million jobs through the Labour Employment Enhancement Programme, LEEP. The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Mrs Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, disclosed this at Thursday’s pre-inaugural ceremony for the LEEP in Abuja. She noted that in a quickly changing global environment, it was crucial to LP provide the […]
With eyes on US college campuses, students stress: ‘Gaza is why we’re here’
Rivers crisis: Court adjourns suit challenging legitimacy of Amaewhule-led Assembly
A Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has adjourned to May 3, 2024, for the hearing of a suit filed by some civil society organizations, CSOs, in Rivers State against 27 members of the State Assembly led by Martins Amaewhule. Other respondents in the suit are Governor Siminalayi Fubara, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and […]