Author: Vincent Osuwo

Prof. Abdulrasheed Na’allah, Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja, has confirmed that academic and administrative activities will continue despite the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU’s internal strike at the institution. According to a statement issued by Dr. Habib Yakoob, Acting Director of Public Affairs, the VC made this declaration during a meeting with the Provost, deans, directors, and heads of academic departments on Friday. The VC was quoted as saying, “As far as the management of the university is concerned, this institution is not on strike. “Some people said they had declared a strike, but all of us,…

Bright Edafe, Public Relations Officer for the Delta State Police, has stated that Viagra and other sex enhancement medicines are over-the-counter drugs. Edafe declared that possessing these enhancing medications is not considered an offence. The Police PPRO made this known in a message uploaded on his X handle, stating that the Nigerian police force always educates its officers, but it is critical that residents understand their rights. Edafe wrote, “Viagra and some other sex enhancement drugs are over-the-counter drugs, and it’s not an offence to be in possession of them. We always enlighten our men, but it’s important you know…

The death toll from flood-related accidents in Kenya has surpassed 200 since March, the interior ministry announced Friday as a storm approached the Tanzanian coast. Torrential rains have lashed parts of East Africa, causing flooding and landslides that have wrecked crops, buried homes, and displaced hundreds of thousands of people. According to a statement from Kenya’s interior ministry, 210 people have died “due to severe weather conditions,” with 22 deceased in the last 24 hours. More than 165,000 people had been evacuated from their homes, with 90 others missing, increasing concerns that the toll may increase further. Kenya and adjacent…

The Sokoto State Police Command acknowledged the arrest of some of its personnel who were reportedly involved in the kidnapping of juveniles in the state. The command’s spokesman, ASP Ahmad Rufai, confirmed the arrest of the officers, merely identified as ASP Kulu and one named Elizabeth, and said the command has launched an inquiry into the suspected kidnapping of five children from the state. Remember that an Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP Kulu, and her accomplice, Elizabeth, were detained by the FCT police command for allegedly abducting five children, including a less than two-week-old baby girl in the state. Rufai…

The Nigerian Army has announced the start of the recruitment process for non-tradesmen and women. The Army announced on its official X account on Friday that the application is free and will run from May 3 to May 4, 2024. The post reads: “This is to inform the general public and all interested applicants that the online application for the 87 Regular Recruits Intake for Non-Tradesmen and Women has commenced. “Application starts from May 3 to June 7, 2024. “Application is free at http://recruitment.army.mil.ng. Shortlisted candidates will participate in the state recruitment screening exercise scheduled from June 20th–3rd, 2024. Recruitment…

Lisha Dachor, 19, a Nigerian nail painter from Plateau State, has completed her effort to create a new Guinness World Record for the longest nail painting marathon by an individual. Dachor painted almost 4,000 artificial nails in 72 hours at the event, called a “nail-a-thon,” according to reports. In a post on her Facebook page on Thursday, Dachor wrote, “Breaking barriers and setting records! I am honoured to have set a new milestone in the world of nail art with the longest marathon painting of artificial nails by an individual. Grateful for the journey and the incredible support.” Dachor stated…

The Federal Government has authorised Deposit Money Banks to immediately begin deducting the 0.375 percent stamp duty levy on all mortgage-backed loans and bonds. Mortgage-backed loans are loans made by financial institutions to individuals or companies to purchase a property and repay the loan over time with interest, whereas bonds are debt instruments issued by governments, municipalities, corporations, or other entities to obtain cash. The new directive was included in a statement delivered to customers by banks, as directed by the Federal Inland Revenue Service. It shows that the government is broadening the scope of stamp duty charges to encompass…

No fewer than eight vigilante members and two others were killed by terrorists in Kakangi and Unguwan Matinja communities in Kaduna’s Birnin Gwari Local Government Area. The local leaders of Kakangi and Kisaya villages in Kakangi Ward were also kidnapped. A resident of the LG, Idris Khalid, who confirmed the event to our correspondent, claimed the gun-wielding men invaded the villages about early Thursday. Bala Kamba, Abdurrahman Musa (Ubale), Kabiru Dan Dugui, Hambali Abu, Aliyu Abu, Nura Jika (Maleka), Mubarak Musa (Dan Wamba), and Ikra Hantsi were the eight vigilante members killed at Kakangi. Khalid also revealed that the two…

Amid the rising cases of paternity fraud in the country and the world at large, social media influencer Reno Omokri has advised his followers against marrying someone they are not sexually attracted to. Omokri advised in a statement on his X page on Thursday. Describing it as “stupidity,” the influencer notes that humans are sexual beings, and as such, it is ungodly “to marry a good-character person you are not attracted to.” According to the influencer, “The very first thing you should look for in a mate is physical attraction, then character.” He adds that “it is not godly to…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been berated and described as a weak institution when handling high-profile crime cases. In a statement on X on Tuesday, a social media influencer with the handle @trendwithola berated the EFCC for agreeing to an out-of-court settlement with celebrity barman Pascal Okechukwu, popularly called Cubana Chief Priest. The influencer decried how Cubana Chief Priest gets a ‘backroom’ settlement for allegedly committing the same crime popular crossdresser Idris Olarenwaju, also known as Bobrisky, languishes in jail for. Chronicle NG reports that the EFCC and Cubana Chief Priest have agreed to resolve the naira…