The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has said that the Nigeria Police Force does not arrest Nigerians for criticising or abusing public officials. The IG recently shared that no citizen would be arrested even if he was the one targeted with criticism or abuse. Speaking at a briefing in Abuja, Kayode revealed that criticism, especially when constructive, is very welcome because it helps to keep public officials on their toes. According to him, the people will continue to have the right to free expression as long as it does not involve the spread of falsehood. Kayode stated that he…
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The National Association of Nigerian Students have issued a 7-day ultimatum to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, demanding the instant re-opening of public primary schools in Abuja. The group recently declared that continued closure would lead to a mass student-led protest and shutdown of the Federal Capital Development Authority. Recall that public primary schools in the FCT remain locked after two months due to unresolved issues between the FCT Administration and the Local Government Education Authorities. Reacting via its National President, Olushola Oladoja, NANS alleged that the FCT administration is deliberately denying the children of the…
Popular Afrobeats singer Wizkid has said that God blessed him with a daughter who resembles his late mother. He recently shared that his baby girl’s striking resemblance to his late mother fills his heart with so much joy. Speaking on stage at his Hollywood Bowl show, the artist revealed that not many are lucky enough to experience such a reality, so he has a lot to be grateful for. “He gave me a daughter who looks exactly like my mom to come fill my heart with a whole lot of love,” he said. Read Also: My Daughter’s Love For Learning…
Porsha Williams and Simon Guobadia’s divorce has been finalized. The “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star recently shared that the split was an absolute nightmare. Speaking during an interview with People, Porsha revealed that she can now relate to the message of rage and resilience in the iconic Angela Bassett scene from “Waiting To Exhale.” According to her, she has finally gone through the period of fighting for her life in a court situation, and she is grateful for the clarity that she remains blessed after the hectic experience. She appreciated her family for sticking by her side throughout the storm,…
Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing has come out to hail her senior colleague, Funke Akindele. She recently described her as a force to reckon with in Nigeria’s movie industry, emphasising that she remains unstoppable and undefeated. Speaking via her social media page, Nkechi praised the movie star for her filmmaking talents, especially for her latest movie, “Aiyetoro Town.” Thanking Funke Akindele for believing in her consistently, she stated that the “A Tribe Called Judah” producer is definitely a star maker who deserves all the recognition she gets. Nkechi appreciated Funke for keeping the faith despite her being distant in recent years,…
Hollywood actress Viola Davis is celebrating her 22nd wedding anniversary with her husband, Julius Tennon. She recently took to social media to flaunt a video collage of her and her man, and fans have been reacting. The movie star revealed that she is grateful to God for blessing her with an active and unconditional love. According to her, she once went on her knees to pray for a man who would accept her good and bad sides, and her husband is the perfect answer to her heartfelt request. She concluded by saying that Julius Tennon is her king, and she’ll…
Nollywood actress Rita Edochie has hailed May Edochie for ignoring the online rants of Yinka, Linc Edochie’s wife. She recently praised May for concentrating on her goals amid the distraction Yinka is trying to bring. The moviestar revealed that May’s focus proves her strength and dedication, and she is set to unveil a major project she has been working on in China. According to Rita, May must continue chasing her dreams as a strong Nigerian woman because she clearly has what it takes to silence her critics with achievements that will stun the whole world. Describing May as her daughter,…
Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for the fast integration of Africa’s vast informal economy into the formal intra-African trade framework. He recently described it as vital to exploiting the continent’s full economic potential. Speaking at the opening of the 4th African Union Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Forum in Abuja, Shettima revealed that Africa’s development does not rely on its assets or stock markets, but on unlocking the power of the informal sector which accounts for nearly 90 per cent of the continent’s workforce. According to him, Nigeria, under President Bola Tinubu’s government, is focusing on the…
The United States Mission in Nigeria has advised American citizens to stay away from non-essential travel to military and government facilities in Abuja due to increased global security concerns. The warning, released by the US Embassy, declared that all embassy personnel and their families are currently prohibited from visiting military sites or other government venues in the Nigerian capital, except for official purposes. United States citizens residing in or visiting Nigeria have been urged to stay vigilant in public places, especially in locations frequented by Westerners, expatriates, and government officials. The embassy also warned U.S. citizens against being among large…
Bayelsa State Governor Senator Douye Diri has ordered security commanders to ensure the safe and unharmed release of Justice Ebiyerin Omukoro, a High Court Judge who was abducted by armed men in Yenagoa. He recently gave the directive during his ongoing local government thank-you tour in Sagbama Local Government Area. Condemning the abduction strongly, Governor Diri warned the criminals in the state and their sponsors to get ready to pay for their many crimes in Bayelsa. According to him, there would be no hiding place for the perpetrators of such crimes henceforth, particularly with the state’s investment in efficient security…
