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The Federal Government has refuted the allegation by a former Twitter staff that the micro blogging site did not negotiate with the Government in the wake of its suspension. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Monday in Abuja who discredited the claim also released to the media, Twitter’s proofs of the negotiations with the government. The minister spoke at the 13th edition of the President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB)’ Administration Score card Series (2015-2023) which featured the Minister of Women Affairs, Paulen Tallen. It would be recalled that on June 4, 2021, Twitter operations was suspended in…

Bishop Oyedepo receives a blast from the Chairman of Kaduna State Peace Commission (KAPECOM) Archbishop Josiah Idowu-Fearon has said that religious leaders must see themselves as instruments of unity despite their personal political preferences Bishop Idowu-Fearon was reacting to a statement credited to the General Overseer of Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo, ‘the number of people who vote for APC in 2023 will determine the number of mad people in Nigeria’. Fearon argued it was wrong for any religious leader to tell his congregation to vote for any particular party. He spoke on the sideline of a high level…

The Lagos State Government has urged residents and visitors coming into Lagos to socialise responsibly over the festive season. This is to prevent accidents, injuries and fatalities as the yuletide season is characterized by lots of parties and events. The Director General of the Lagos State Safety Commission, Mr Lanre Mojola gave some necessary safety tips in a press release. He stated that fun seekers are advised to be aware of emergency exits & muster points. In the same vein, as much as possible it is better that they move around and leave as a group when attending large events…

The Small and Medium Enterprisess of Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) says it will begin the operations of its microfinance bank early 2023. Fasanya said that the SMEDAN micro finance institution would contribute in addressing the challenge of access to finance, a major impediment to the growth of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country, “We are in the process of launching a micro finance institution which will be lending at single digit interest rate. “It will be private sector run but we will be on the board so that we will be able to checkmate abuses and…

Rihanna decided to give her followers an early Christmas gift when she shared pictures and videos of her baby boy. The Grammy award-winning singer welcomed her first baby with her boyfriend, A$AP Rocky, in May. Social media went up in flames when fans and supporters caught a glimpse of RiRi’s adorable baby boy. On December 17, 2022, fans finally got to see her and A$AP Rocky’s first child in a cute Tiktok video. Rihanna and ASAP Rocky expecting a baby She jokingly captioned the video, which also happens to be her first post on the platform, “Hacked.” In the clip,…

TunTunisia’s main opposition coalition has said President Kais Saied must resign after fewer than 9% of eligible voters took part in parliamentary elections. The National Salvation Front head, Nejib Chebbi, said Saturday’s poll was a “fiasco”, calling for mass protests to demand snap presidential elections. The vote was boycotted by most opposition parties. They accuse Mr Saied of reversing the democratic progress made since the 2011 uprising – a charge he denies. Tunisia’s ex-president Ben Ali dies in exile After sacking the prime minister and suspending parliament in July 2021, a year later Mr Saied pushed through a constitution enshrining…

The Corps Commandant General, Neighbourhood Enlightenment and Safety Organisation (NESO), Dr Sani Aliyu, has commended President Muhamadu Buhari for his achievements in degrading terrorism and banditry in Nigeria. Aliyu gave the commendation in Abuja at the 2022 Security Excellence Awards and Investiture of new Board of Fellows of the Institute of Security and Strategic Studies (ISSS). In his paper titled “Contentious State of Nigeria Insecurity and its Malign to National Security,” Alliyu said Buhari recorded considerable success in combating terrorism which remained a global challenge. “I must start by congratulating President Buhari for his achievements in degrading terrorism from all…

By Meshach Chukwuma The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar came to a close on December 18th with a spectacular closing ceremony featuring Nigerian pop star Davido as the headlining act. The ceremony, held at the Lusail Iconic Stadium, was attended by thousands of fans and dignitaries, including Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The ceremony began with a vibrant display of traditional Qatari dance and music, followed by a series of performances by international artists. Davido, who has become one of the biggest names in African pop music in recent years, took to…

By Meshach Chukwuma Nigerians are still looking forward to the public holidays as federal government keeps mum and citizens in suspense with the official announcement of the 2022 christmas and 2023 new year celebration respectively which is already upon us. Public holidays provide a number of economic benefits to both individuals and society as a whole. Firstly, public holidays allow individuals to take a break from work and spend time with their families and loved ones. This can lead to increased productivity and job satisfaction, as employees return to work feeling rejuvenated and motivated. Public holidays also encourage people to…

Rebecca Ikumelo, a 33-year-old Nigerian mother of two, has been pronounced dead after sustaining severe injuries during the stampede that occurred at singer Asake’s concert at Brixton O2 Academy in London. Late Ikumelo, who was very popular on Tiktok with videos she shared about her journey in taking care of her autistic son, died on Saturday in a hospital after being critically injured in the stampede. Confirming the death of the concertgoer on his Instagram on Saturday, Asake said, “I am devastated by the news that Rebecca Ikumelo, who was in a critical condition since Thursday, has sadly passed away.…