The Niger Delta Youth Council has written to President Bola Tinubu, threatening to shut down oil production across the region if their demands are not met within seven days. At the center of the dispute is the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, where Governor Siminalayi Fubara is facing impeachment threats. The youths are demanding:
The family of Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has called on the singer to support his ailing father and acknowledge his daughter. In a viral video, Asake’s family members, including his father, mother, and sister, appealed to the singer to take responsibility for his family obligations. Asake’s father, who is currently bedridden due to
JMG Limited, a leading provider of electro-mechanical solutions in Nigeria, has reaffirmed its commitment to renewable energy as a key driver of sustainable development. The company joined the global community in marking World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development, emphasizing the crucial role of engineers in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This year’s theme, “Unleashing
The Kaduna State Government has launched an electric vehicle (EV) loan initiative aimed at providing affordable and sustainable transportation for civil servants. The program, which offers subsidized loans for electric motorcycles and tricycles, was inaugurated on Friday by Governor Uba Sani at Murtala Square, Kaduna. Under the scheme, state employees will have access to salary-deductible
In a bid to boost academic excellence and curb distractions, the Anambra State Government has prohibited students from using mobile phones in schools. The state’s Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, disclosed that the ban was necessitated by the alarming rate at which students were becoming increasingly distracted by social media and other phone-related activities.
Forty Nigerian nationals have been deported from Algeria as part of a crackdown on illegal immigrants in the North African country. The deported Nigerians arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital. According to reports, the deportees were arrested by Algerian authorities for residing in the country without valid documents. Many
The United States has expelled South Africa’s ambassador to Washington, Ebrahim Rasool, in a move announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The decision was attributed to Rasool’s alleged disdain for both the United States and President Donald Trump. Rubio declared Rasool “persona non grata” in a post on X, accusing him of being a
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has celebrated the remarkable achievements of two outstanding University of Lagos graduates, Samuel Badekale and Haroun Adebakin, by appointing them as Education Ambassadors of Ogun State. The duo, who achieved an exceptional Grade Point Average of 5.0 each during the university’s 55th convocation, were further honored with monetary rewards
14/03/2025 Lagos, Nigeria – Nigeria’s new set of millionaires are emerging from non-traditional sources and means of wealth creation. A new report by Cowrywise reveals that a fresh wave of High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNIs) that are emerging in Nigeria, are deriving their riches from technology, fintech, and the creative industry. Unlike the traditional avenues synonymous with
Kafayat Oyewo-Oyelere 14/03/2025 Sadaqah Means Voluntary acts of Charity in Islam. It means “Righteous,” coined from the Arabic word “Sidq”(Truthfulness). Sadaqah is different from Zakat. While Zakat is compulsory, Sadaqah is Voluntary. Kindness to others, generosity, and giving are essential values in Islam. Two types of sadaqah Sadaqah is whatever you give out of free
