Author: Yusuf Lawal

In a dramatic turn of events, the Radicals pair has become the latest casualty of the Big Brother Naija “No Loose Guard” season, as they were evicted from the reality television show on Sunday’s eviction night. Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the show’s host, delivered the news, bringing an end to the Radicals pair’s journey in the competition. Earlier in the week, four pairs – Radicals, WannixHandi, Doublekay, and Beta – were nominated for possible eviction after their fellow housemates voted them as the most likely to leave the show. The nomination process involved housemates voting for the pairs they wanted to see…

The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO) has honored one of its staff members, Auwal Dankode, for his exceptional honesty and integrity. Dankode, a Kano-born staff member, found and returned $10,000 while cleaning an aircraft in Kano. Dankode was rewarded with a handsome cash prize, instant promotion, and appointment as NAHCO Brand Ambassador. The company’s Group Managing Director/CEO, Indranil Gupta, commended Dankode for his exemplary character, saying, “We are truly proud of the exemplary character exhibited by Auwal. He is a true NAHCO ambassador and an embodiment of what NAHCO stands for.” The company’s management team celebrated Dankode’s integrity, with…

Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, aka Portable, has announced that he has obtained a 10-year Canada work visa. In a viral video on his Instagram page, Portable showcased the visa, expressing his excitement about performing abroad. Portable’s new visa allows him to work in Canada for the next decade, opening up new opportunities for the controversial singer. He stated, “Alhamdulilahi CEO DR ZEHNATION Going to Canada. Going and coming 10 years working permit.” This achievement comes after Portable revealed in a 2022 interview that he had been denied a US visa five times due to his presentation. However, he has now…

In a bid to alleviate the suffering of patients, the Ogun State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has suspended its 25-day strike. The association’s chairman, Dr. Ogunjimi Luqman, announced that the strike would be halted for four weeks to pave the way for constructive negotiations with the state government. The decision to suspend the strike was reached after an emergency general meeting held between August 27 and August 29, 2024, in Abeokuta. The meeting assessed the effectiveness of the strike and reviewed members’ compliance. The association also considered the progress of negotiations with the state government. Dr. Luqman…

A devastating incident has occurred in the Kémta area of Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, as 32-year-old Olúwaṣeun Shorinola took his own life. The Ogun State Police Command confirmed the tragic event to our correspondent via electronic message on Thursday. According to the command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, the deceased’s wife discovered his body hanging from a wall at around 10 pm on Wednesday. Odutola stated, “A team of policemen was dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, Shorinola was found dead, with his body hanging against the wall, which shows that the man committed suicide.” The family has opted to bury the…

Bashir Ahmed, a former media aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has sounded the alarm on the dangers of TikTok, citing its increasing use by criminal elements to spread misinformation and propaganda. Ahmed noted that the platform’s freedom is emboldening criminals, including bandits, kidnappers, and terrorists, to interact with the public and defend their heinous activities. He stated, “It is alarming that TikTok… is being utilised by criminals… to interact with the public and, in some cases, even engage in live conversations defending their heinous activities.” Ahmed argued that TikTok is causing more harm than good to Nigeria, amplifying the voices…

Former Vice President and 2023 PDP Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has lambasted the Federal Government’s decision to set an 18-year age limit for NECO and WAEC exams, calling it “absurd” and a barrier to scholarships. Atiku took to his Facebook page to criticize the policy, stating, “Tinubu’s policy on age limit for tertiary education admission belongs in the Stone Ages.” He argued that the policy is unconstitutional and undermines intellectual freedom and accessibility. Atiku emphasized that education is a concurrent responsibility between federal and sub-national governments, and the federal government should not dictate policies without considering the needs of gifted…

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has requested consular assistance for Pavel Durov, the Dubai-based founder of Telegram, following his arrest in France. The UAE’s foreign ministry stated, “The UAE is closely monitoring the case of its citizen Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, who was arrested by the French authorities at Paris–Le Bourget Airport.” Durov, a 39-year-old billionaire, was detained at the Paris airport on Saturday and is accused of failing to prevent the spread of illegal content on Telegram. French authorities extended his initial detention for questioning until Wednesday, according to a source close to the investigation. French President Emmanuel…

A member of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Mr Mohammed Isimbabi, has defected from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Speaker of the House, Mr Danladi Jatau, announced Isimbabi’s defection during proceedings on Monday in Lafia, citing division in NNPP at the national level as the reason. Jatau commended Isimbabi for his bold step in joining the ruling APC in the state, adding that his defection would add value to the party. The APC chairman in the state, Alhaji Aliyu Bello, also commended Isimbabi for joining the party and assured him of…

Renowned Swedish football manager, Sven-Goran Eriksson, has died at the age of 76. His family announced his passing in a statement on Monday, revealing that he died at home surrounded by loved ones after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Earlier this year, Eriksson had disclosed that he had only a year to live “at best” due to his diagnosis. Despite his health challenges, the football legend remained a respected figure in the sport. Throughout his illustrious career, Eriksson managed several top European clubs, including Benfica, Roma, Fiorentina, Sampdoria, and Lazio. His experience and expertise earned him a reputation as…