NUJ Condemns Abduction of Ogun Journalist, Demands Immediate Release and Investigation The Ogun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has strongly condemned the abduction of Seun Odunlami, the publisher of Newsjaunt, calling for his immediate release and an investigation into the actions of the Nigeria Police. In…
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The Federal Government has approved an increase in the monthly allowance for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to ₦77,000, effective July 2024. The announcement was made on Wednesday by NYSC spokesperson Caroline Embu, who highlighted that this increment aligns with the recently enacted National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024.…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has announced significant legislative proposals aimed at integrating foreign residents into Nigeria’s tax framework. On Wednesday, the council proposed amendments to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act of 2007, allowing foreigners living in the country to obtain a National Identification Number (NIN). This initiative…
…Lobbying Intensifies Ahead of Tinubu’s Planned Reshuffle Amidst Growing Public Discontent As President Bola Tinubu prepares for a significant cabinet reshuffle, ministers and their political allies are ramping up lobbying efforts to secure their positions. Sources close to the Presidency indicate that a wave of frantic maneuvers is underway as…
Popular Nigerian rapper and activist, Folarin Falana, widely known as Falz, has confirmed that he had contact with controversial social media personality, Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, regarding legal issues the latter faced earlier this year. However, Falz firmly denied claims that he provided financial assistance to Bobrisky during…
Seun Odunlami, the publisher of the online news platform Newsjaunt, was abducted by suspected armed men in the Oke-Ilewo area of Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Wednesday. The incident occurred around 1:00 pm as Odunlami was reportedly standing outside a bank where he had gone to withdraw money. According to…
Timber merchants in Ogun State have sounded the alarm over the rampant destruction of economic trees by illegal cocoa farmers in the Omo forest reserves J4, located in Ijebu Ode Local Government Area. The merchants, under the Ijebu Sawmillers and Timber Contractors Association, have lamented that the state loses over…
The acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, appeared before the Senate on Wednesday for her screening and confirmation as the substantive CJN, making a strong declaration against corruption within the judiciary. Justice Kekere-Ekun, who has been serving in an acting capacity since August following the retirement of…
Public health experts warn against AI-driven medical prescriptions Public health professionals from the Health Promotion and Education Alumni Association of Ibadan College of Medicine have issued a stern warning against the growing trend of relying on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for medical prescriptions. The group cautioned that AI-generated or online-sourced medications…
Former Real Madrid and Manchester United defender Raphaël Varane has announced his retirement from professional football, just two months after joining Serie A side Como. Varane, 31, made the decision following a knee injury sustained on his debut for the newly promoted club. Varane, who had previously played for Manchester…