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Author: Samuel Akpenpuun
The Osun State Government has advised residents to avoid unprotected sex, particularly during Valentine’s Day celebrations, and prioritise safe sexual practices. In a statement signed by the Executive Secretary of the Osun State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS (O-SACA), Olusegun Daramola, the government announced plans to distribute free condoms and lubricants at selected malls and lounges across the state to promote safe behaviour. Daramola noted the occasion of Valentine’s Day celebrations as an opportunity to promote awareness and prevention of HIV/AIDS. He added that HIV/AIDS remains a significant public health threat, making it important for the residents to avoid…
The House of Representatives, has on Thursday, passed the ₦54.99 trillion 2025 Appropriation Bill. The presidency says the ₦54.99 trillion budget is structured to address key national financial commitments. Statutory transfers account for ₦3.645 trillion, ensuring funding for constitutionally mandated entities. A significant portion, ₦14.317 trillion, is allocated to debt servicing, reflecting Nigeria’s ongoing fiscal obligations. Recurrent expenditure, covering salaries, overheads, and government operations, takes up ₦13.64 trillion, while the highest allocation, ₦23.963 trillion, is earmarked for capital projects under the development fund, aimed at infrastructure growth and economic expansion. Last week, President Bola Tinubu raised the proposed 2025 budget…
Nigeria’s largest telecom operator, MTN, has issued a public apology to its customers following widespread complaints about a sudden 200% increase in the price of its popular 15GB data bundle. The price hike where internet subscribers will have to pay N6,000 for a 15GB weekly data plan which is a 200% increase from the previous N2,000, took many customers by surprise, and led to an outrage from customers on social media on Wednesday. In message shared on social media on Thursday, MTN in an informal, conversational tone acknowledged the frustration of its customers, and sought to address the growing discontent…
The Deputy Superintendent of Police at the Ogudu Police Station in Lagos State, Owolabi Akinlolu, who was accused of raping a 17-year-old girl in his office at the Ogudu Police Division, was allegedly retired from service in secrecy before his case was brought to court on Tuesday. This falls short of the expectations of rights activists, the traumatised survivor, and her family, who had anticipated that the suspect would be dismissed from service and prosecuted upon the completion of the investigation. Newsmen reported in July 2024 that the survivor’s mother, Mrs Aramide Olupona, accused the police of attempting to cover…
A confrontation recently erupted at a checkpoint in Jeddo, Delta State, between personnel of the Nigerian Police Force and the Nigerian Air Force, creating a chaotic scene that drew widespread attention. Clarifying the cause of the altercation in a post on X.com on Thursday, the state police spokesperson, SP Edafe Bright, said the incident occurred when policemen were transporting a suspect found in possession of substances suspected to be codeine, Indian hemp, and Canadian loud. However, upon reaching the checkpoint, Air Force personnel, who allegedly knew the suspect, intercepted the police officers and demanded the suspect’s release. Edafe wrote: “The…
A viral video on Thursday captured the moment music icon, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, proposed to Edo State lawmaker, Natasha Osawaru. In the video, the singer and the lawmaker were seen dancing together to the admiration of some of their friends. 2Baba later proceeded to present Osawaru with a ring after which they were locked in a long embrace. This comes just a day after 2Baba publicly confirmed his romantic relationship with Osawaru, setting social media abuzz. The revelation follows his recent separation from his wife, Annie Idibia, with the singer expressing his intention to take things further…
A judge in the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Kuchiako, Kuje, Abuja, Justice Chinyere Nwecheonwu, on Wednesday, adjourned till February 27 for ruling on the bail application of ex-Executive Secretary, National Health Insurance Scheme, Prof Usman Yusuf. Yusuf was arraigned on a five-count bordering on embezzlement, conferring undue advantage, and fraud to the tune of N90,439,178.00 Arguing against the application for bail by the defendant, prosecution counsel, Francis Usani, in a counter affidavit, informed the court that the offences alleged against the defendant impact the general well-being of the common man in Nigeria, tarnishing also the image and reputation of the…
The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has affirmed a former National Youth Leader, Sunday Ude-Okoye, as the party’s National Secretary. In a statement issued on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the PDP NWC stated that it is bound by the judgment of the Court of Appeal on the matter. The NWC stated that it has begun sending its resolution affirming Udeh-Okoye as the PDP National Secretary to the Independent National Electoral Commission and other relevant bodies for recognition, in accordance with the Court of Appeal’s judgment. The statement read in part “The National Working…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has formally handed over to the Federal Government the property and assets of Nok University, Kachia, in Kaduna state. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukayode, handed over the documents of the institution to the Minister of Education at an event witnessed by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. A Federal High Court in Abuja had in June 2024 ordered the final forfeiture of the property that was formerly owned by a private individual. Following the final forfeiture, President Bola Tinubu ordered the Federal Government to take over Nok University, Kachia, Kaduna State,…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the implementation of a 50% tariff hike by telecommunication companies, demanding immediate reversal of the old tariff. The NLC and the Federal Government had earlier constituted a 10-man committee to deliberate on the tariff hike within two weeks and report back before any final decision would be made on the new telecom tariff structure. Despite the agreement, telecom firms have proceeded with the increase, prompting NLC to issue a March 1 deadline for a total shutdown of their operations if the tariffs are not reverted. In a communique signed by President Joe Ajaero…
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