FG Raises Penalty For Hate Speech From ₦500,000 to ₦5M
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Tuesday, reviewed the penalty for hate speech in Nigeria. Mohammed disclosed that the penalty for hate speech from ₦500,000 to ₦5 million. The Minister disclosed this at the unveiling ceremony of the reviewed Nigeria Broadcasting Code organized by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) in Lagos. […]
TikTok Lovers Rage Against Trump Threat Of US Ban
A TikTok star pounds a beat as she weaves lyrics mocking the idea of US President Donald Trump banning the short-form video-sharing app. The “Trump Freestyle” post-Monday by @maya2960 quickly racked up more than a million views and 500,000 “likes” on the popular platform owned by China-based ByteDance. “Didn’t think this through, little Donny, did […]
Greece PM To Announce Cabinet Reshuffle
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Tuesday will announce “operational improvements” in his government, his spokesman said as the country seeks to quell a rise in coronavirus infections after reopening to tourism. The announcement on what is expected to be a limited reshuffle will be made at midday (0900 GMT), government spokesman Stelios Petsas said. […]
Bristow Helicopters Sacks 100 Pilots, Engineers
Bristow Helicopters has sacked 100 pilots and engineers following negative impact of Coronavirus on its business and the nation’s economy. The company, in a statement on Tuesday said the spread of the COVID-19 virus had severely impacted all sectors in the aviation industry, including its market, which primarily served the Nigerian oil and gas sector. […]
Dybala Named Serie A Player Of The Year, Beats Ronaldo
Argentine Paulo Dybala has been named Serie A player of the 2019/2020 season. He beat Juventus teammate, Cristiano Ronaldo to the MVP title. Ronaldo won the title last season. Dybala, to clinch the title, mustered 13 goals and 10 assists in Serie A, the Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana during the last campaign. Read Also: […]
WAEC Releases Timetable For 2020 WASSCE
The West African Examination Council, WAEC, has released the timetable for the 2020 West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE. A statement issued by WAEC’s Head of Public Affairs, Demianus Ojijeogu, urged candidates to disregard other timetable in circulation. According to the statement, WAEC, Nigeria wished to inform its stakeholders-schools, parents and candidate-that the Final […]
Federal High Court Judge, Jude Okeke Is Dead
Justice Jude Okeke of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT High Court, Abuja is dead. He died at the age of 64, at the National Hospital in Abuja. Until his death Justice Okeke was in the ninth position in the hierarchy of the FCT High Court judges. Read Also: Akire Of Ikire Stool: High Court Dismisses […]
Erosion Threatening Our Lives – Bauchi Community
Residents of Tambari Housing Estate in Bauchi metropolis have called on both the Bauchi State government and the Federal Government to urgently come to their aid by tackling the erosion threatening their existence in the area. The call was made on behalf of the residents of the estate by the community leader, Abdullahi Shayibu, ward […]
Insecurity: Buhari To Overhaul Nigeria’s Security Architecture – NSA
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, ordered the rejig of operational strategies of Nigeria’s security network. The President said this will effectively counter the security situation across the country. This was made known by Major General Babagana Mungono, rtd, National Security Adviser (NSA), after a National Security Council meeting held at the State House. Read Also: […]
Buhari Gives NDDC 1-Week Ultimatum To Pay Scholarship Monies
President Muhammadu Buhari has given the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) one week to pay the beneficiaries of the commission’s scholarship scheme. NDDC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Charles Odili, revealed this after delivering the management’s invitation to the president, to inaugurate the 29-kilometre Ogbia-Nembe Road in Bayelsa State. In a statement, Odili said the students […]
Corruption Scandal: NDDC Is A ‘Cash Cow’ For Politicians – Wike
The recent revelations on the activities of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) may have come as a surprise to many Nigerians, but it is not a shocking development for Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike. Governor Wike believes the agency has since deviated from its original mandate and has become a source of wealth for […]
Joshua Fights Pulev In December, Fury To Wait
Boxing heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will defend his titles against contender Kubrat Pulev the first week of December. Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn said this on Monday, according to ESPN. The fight was originally scheduled for June 20 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London but was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. “We know […]