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A Nigerian journalist, Ibanga Isine, does not find it funny the non-release of eight Corps members from Akwa Ibom State kidnapped on the Zamfara Highway occasioned by what he sees as the inaction and resonating silence of the National Youth Service Corps in the country. Isine  like any other concerned and patriotic citizen, is unhappy with the culture of silence maintained by NYSC Director-General, Federal Government, Nigerian securities over the young corps abducted by bandits on August 22, 2023. He has speedily dispatched what looks like shame-of-a-nation letter to Brigadier-General Yushau Dogara Ahmed, Director-General National Youth Service Crops (NYSC), Plot…

Big Brother Naija All Stars housemate, Ilebaye, has qualified for the final of the show after emerging as the final Head of House (HoH) for the season. Ilebaye joins Cross, who she replaces as Head of House, as the only confirmed finalists for the season. The ‘Gen Z Baddie’ defeated Angel to win the endurance game on Monday during the arena games. Also read:  Kim Oprah, Doyin evicted from BBNaija All Stars The nine housemates left were required to balance in one particular position on a very difficult platform for a total of three hours. The 22-year-old won with a…

“We did it! We did it! Yes, we did it!” John Obot, a Nigerian man from Akwa Ibom State exclaimed as he smashed his 145 hours Guinness World Record (GWR) official attempt for the longest marathon reading aloud. “Glory! Glory! Glory!” the excited audience in the hall stood up, chorused and clapped for Mr Obot as soon as the timing device conspicuously displayed in the front of the hall indicated he had successfully clocked 145 hours on Monday, September 18. Mr Obot, Jnr, interrupted, paused the reading. He rushed down excitedly, stared at the timing device, threw both hands into…

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu over an alleged failure to stop the former governors who are now serving as ministers in his administration from collecting life pensions and other ‘retirement benefits’ from their states while they serve as ministers. Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP Deputy Director, stated this in a statement on Sunday. The ministers mentioned in the suit are Badaru Abubakar, Nyesom Wike, Bello Matawalle, Adegboyega Oyetola, and David Umahi. Others are: Simon Lalong; Atiku Bagudu; and Ibrahim Geidam. Also read: SERAP to block ex-Governors-Ministers in court  over life pensions In the…

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo is adamant despite backlash on him by the Yoruba Council Worldwide (YCW) and other groups to apologise for disrespecting the royal monarchs in Oyo State. This is as the former president on Saturday described as fake, a purported video of him meeting with President Bola Tinubu and also seeking a job from the president during the 80th birthday reception of the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, in Abeokuta, on Thursday. Recall that Obasanjo had on Friday at a public function in Iseyin, said “Please, please, all of you, the traditional rulers, I greet you.…

Nigerian Tobi Amusan has won the women’s 100 metres hurdles at the Diamond League in Eugene, Oregon, United States of America. Amusan clinched the trophy on Sunday evening after she got to the finish line in 12.33 seconds to successfully claim her third consecutive Diamond League title. Puerto Rico’s Jasmine Camacho-Quin came second in 12.38s, while Kendra Harrison of the US finished third. Also read: Tobi Amusan Wins 100m Hurdles At Silesia Diamond League The Nigerian won her first Diamond League trophy in 2021 in 12.42 seconds and defended the title last year after dipping 12.29 seconds in Zurich. Amusan’s…

As a Nigerian, Mr John Obot, in his official attempt is edging to break the Guinness World Record for longest reading aloud marathon, the Nigerian Senate President, Godswill Akpabio tells him ‘‘Keep it up, John.’’  In a letter he sent to the Akwa Ibom teacher, entitled: A note to encourage you, Senator Akpabio hoped that Mr Obot would have the stamina and focus to reach his 145 hours’ target. The message came before Obot surpassed the previous Guinness World Records of 124 hours set by a Kyrgyzstan, Rysbai Isakov, in Bursa, Turkey in September 2022. Also read: Readmania: Nigerian at…

Akwa Ibom Government has granted a waiver for fees worth N95 million to secure Certificate of Occupancy for the immediate take-off of the Federal College of Education, Ididep in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area. The State Governor Umo Eno who announced this on Friday, during inspection of facilities at the Presbyterian Senior Science School, Ididep, the proposed site of the institution, said the certificate of occupancy would be ready this week. The gestures though deliberate, according to him, demonstrated his government’s commitment to development and deeper collaboration between the state and the Federal Government. “We have come today; we have…

Download Adobe Photoshop 2021 remains one of the most popular image editing software worldwide, renowned for its powerful features and versatile tools. However, the software comes with a hefty price tag, which has led many users to seek cracked versions that offer free access to its premium functionalities. In this article, we will discuss the implications of downloading a cracked version of Photoshop 2021 and explore the risks associated with it. While downloading a Photoshop 2021 crack might seem like a quick solution to bypassing the high cost of the official subscription, it’s essential to understand the potential dangers. Cracked…

Tons of controversies are being reeled out after the death and burial of Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba popularly known as Mohbad, prompting suspicions and deep concerns among his siblings and fans. The talented music sensation died on Tuesday, September 12 and was buried on Wednesday, September 13 in the Ikorodu area of Lagos. Following the death of the singer, videos have emerged of distant relatives of the deceased trying to seize the late singer’s properties from his wife, Omowunmi. Among the first viral videos was of an elderly man, supposedly a family member, captured saying the singer’s wife should…