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162Million Nigerians Visited Porn, Betting Sites In June – StatiSense
A recent report by StatiSense has revealed that Nigerian mobile users made over 162 million visits to porn and betting websites in June 2024. The platform’s latest data, which highlights the top ten websites visited by Nigerians on mobile devices last month, shows a significant portion of this traffic is directed towards adult content and gambling sites. According to a post...
Tinubu Meet With NSA, Monarchs Ahead Of Hunger Protest
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, held emergency meeting to ensure the planned hunger protests, slated for August 1 to 10, is averted. The meetings come after growing calls for the anti-hunger protests following widespread economic hardships in the country. The protests, which are being organised under the hashtag ‘EndBadGovernance,’ have gained significant traction on social media even as the organisers remain...
Nigeria Imports $2.25Billion Fuel From Malta
After Alhaji Aliko Dangote, previously alleged that some officials of the NNPCL have blending plants in Malta, fuel worth $2.25bn is being imported. According to information on Trade Map, Nigeria imported petroleum oils obtained from bituminous minerals worth $2.8bn in 2023, jumping by a 342 per cent increase from $47.5m in 2013. Nigeria imported fuel worth $59.98m in 2014; $117.01m in...
NSCDC Tightens Security Ahead Of Planned Protest In Anambra
The NSCDC, Anambra State command has made plans to prevent vandalism of public assets in the state ahead of the nationwide protest. The state Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Maku Olatunde, in a statement on Friday, said the command convened a strategic meeting of all Area Commanders, Divisional Officers, Heads of Formations and Tactical Commanders at the State...
Tinubu May Sign N70,000 Minimum Wage Bill Next Week
Following the passage of the bill by the National Assembly, President Bola Tinubu may sign the Minimum Wage Bill into law next week. Multiple sources within the National Assembly revealed that the bill was finalized on Wednesday and transmitted to the President on Thursday (yesterday) after its expeditious passage by both chambers during Tuesday’s plenary. The Senior Special Assistant on National...
Muslim Group Wants Ban On Upcoming Movie Where Women Wearing Hijab Were Robbing Banks With Arms
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) and Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) have demanded punitive actions, including the banning of an upcoming film in Nigeria showing women in niqab brandishing weapons, robbing banks and committing other crimes. This is contained in separate statements issued on Thursday signed by the Executive Director of MURIC, Prof. Ishaq Akintola and the Executive Chairman of...
We Lost A Visionary Leader, Hon Ogah Mourns Ohanaeze Ndigbo PG, Iwuanyanwu
Hon Amobi Godwin Ogah, member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, has announced the passing of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, with a heavy heart. Chief Iwuanyanwu's sudden demise has sent shockwaves throughout Nigeria, leaving a monumental void in the Igbo nation. He was a champion of peace, unity, and development, dedicating his life to the advancement of the...
Shun Planned Nationwide Protest, Deputy Speaker Kalu Urges South East
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, on Wednesday urged the people of the South-East not to join the planned anti-government protests. This request comes after President Bola Tinubu signed the South East Development Commission bill into law.” Kalu said President Tinubu has shown his resolve to heal the wounds of the past, as the newly signed bill...
A Big Loss To Nigeria, Ndigbo – Sen. Kalu Mourns Demise Of Iwuanyanwu
Eminent businessman and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial zone Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has expressed sadness over the demise of the President General, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu Extolling the virtues of the late elder statesman, Kalu acknowledged the remarkable contributions of the late prominent businessman and politician known for his significant contributions to various sectors, particularly in the social,...
‘Today Is Bad Day For Ndigbo’ – Ohanaeze Mourns Iwuanyanwu
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo has mourned the loss of its President-General, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, who died on Thursday. The Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Alex Ogbonnia, confirmed the death to journalists on Thursday in Enugu. “Today is a bad day for Ndigbo. It’s true! Ahaeji aga Mba is gone. “Ohanaeze is yet to issue an official statement on the demise of our President General,...
