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Adeboye Refutes AI-Created Videos On Drugs, Scholarships
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, has rejected a series of AI-generated videos that falsely associate him with drug promotions and scholarship offers. Circulating on social media, the misleading videos have deceived many by falsely associating the cleric with these claims. In a statement on his Facebook page on Wednesday, March 26, Adeboye clarified...
Group Opposes State Of Emergency In Zamfara, Cites Legal Violations
The Patriots for the Advancement of Peace and Social Development, a civic group, has dismissed calls for a state of emergency in Zamfara State, labeling them unconstitutional and politically driven. The group stated that Zamfara has made security progress under Governor Dauda Lawal and that such a declaration would be unlawful. In a statement signed by its executive director, Alhaji Dr....
Truckload Of Carbide-Ripened Mangoes Intercepted By NAFDAC In Gombe
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized truckloads of mangoes ripened with calcium carbide, a harmful practice that poses serious health risks to consumers, according to reports. The Gombe State Coordinator Pharmacist, James Agada, speaking on Thursday, said, “The consumption of fruits artificially ripened with calcium carbide is dangerous to health. Calcium carbide contains...
Abia Govt Backs Ekponibro Festival, Aims To Enhance Economy Through Tourism
The Abia State Government has given official recognition to the Ekponibro Festival, celebrated by the Atani Abam Community, and committed to elevating the annual cultural event to global recognition. The government also reaffirmed its commitment to creating thousands of new jobs and boosting the state’s economy through cultural tourism. Speaking during the endorsement, the Commissioner for Art, Culture, and Creative Economy,...
NAOS UNICAL Alumni Pay Heartfelt Tribute To Late Barr. Sally Okereke
The National Association of Ohafia Students (NAOS) Alumni, University of Calabar (UNICAL) chapter, has penned a moving tribute to one of its distinguished members, Barr. Sally Okereke, who passed away on December 24, 2024. In a statement signed by Hon. Kalu Prince-Iroha and Chief Stanley Mba on behalf of the alumni body, the association described her passing as a painful...
Lagos Installs Speed Limit Monitors, Imposes N50,000 Fine
The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, in collaboration with Huawei Technologies, has deployed four new Intelligent Transport System sites to monitor and detect speeding and manage traffic flows. The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, announced this during a press briefing on Thursday, stating that the new installations would complement the existing Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras and other Traffic Management...
Senate Approves Mandatory Registration Bill
In an effort to reform Nigeria's identity management system by repealing and reenacting the National Identity Management Commission Act, the Senate on Wednesday approved a bill requiring Nigerians to register voluntarily. The bill also provides for the creation of a centralized database and a commission responsible for registering citizens and issuing identity cards. The bill passage followed the adoption of the...
”Sharia Panel Free To Operate In Oyo” – Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has told Muslims in the state that he is not opposed to the sitting of Sharia panels in the state, adding that anyone who so wishes can approach the Sharia panel to resolve their disputes. Makinde also stated that he had no intention of going to court to test the constitutionality of the Sharia court’s...
Eid-el-Fitr: NSCDC Stations 2,250 Officers In Lagos, Issues Vandalism Warning
The Lagos State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has sent 2,250 officers to protect people and property during the Eid-el-Fitr holiday. Eid-el-Fitr, also known as the “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” is a religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide, marking the end of the month-long Ramadan fast. Lagos State NSCDC Commandant Mr. Adedotun Keshinro announced the...
Senate Approves Orji Kalu’s Brother As N’Assembly Commission Member
Nnanna Uzor-Kalu, the second South-East nominee, has been confirmed by the Senate as a member of the National Assembly Service Commission. Kalu, a former two-term House of Representatives member, is the younger brother of former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor-Kalu. He joined 11 others who were cleared last week. Kalu’s confirmation, initially deferred due to a petition against him, was...
