The National Population Commission on Friday, clarified, that the criticisms over the postponement of the 2023 Population and Housing Census, which was widely believed to be due to insufficient funds, was misinterpreted. The Commission explained that contrary to such insinuations, the NPC postponed the census exercise to save Nigeria from a national crisis. The Federal Commissioner in Plateau State, Mrs Cecilia Dapoet made this disclosure on Friday during a meeting with stakeholders in Jos, the state capital. The Commissioner said, “The Census exercise was earlier scheduled for May 3-7, 2023, but was postponed, giving rise to many insinuations in the…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested 52 suspected internet fraudsters in Ogun State. According to the EFCC, which made this known on Twitter, the individuals were arrested for computer-related fraud by operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the antigraft agency. According to the report, the suspects are Olamilekan Jamiu Ayuba, Ogundeyi Oluwaseun Kayode, Abdulrahman Ismail Abiodun, Blessing Oluwaseun Omokaro, Olasupo Ademola Ridwan, Adetola Roqeeb Salau, Adeola Alamin Ideraoluwa, Victor Daniel Osikwemeh, Taiwo Ayobami, Eleshin Ademola, Ayomipo Adelere, Shogbesan Quadri, Sanni Qudus, Olanite Oluwatosin, Olatunbosun Yusuf Alameen, Aderemi Adewole Adekunle, Olawunmi Oluwaseyi Tosin, Ayobado Joseph Olatunde, Ariyo Temitope…
The Falconets, Nigeria’s national under-20 women’s football team, have been drawn to face Burundi in the second round of the 2024 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. The draw was officially conducted by the Confederation of African Football on Thursday in Cairo, Egypt. The draw produced some interesting ties as the pathway to the global showpiece is officially open. The first six nations with the lowest rankings will take centre stage in a round-robin format between September 1 and September 10. Equatorial Guinea will face Libya, Togo will take on Guinea Bissau, and Mauritius will face off against Chad. The…
An orderly to a former speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Chiji Collins, has been found dead. The victim identified simply as Charles was found dead in a bush in the Oguta Local Government Area of the state a few days ago. Charles, an inspector of police, was kidnapped a few weeks ago alongside a driver in the Ohaji/ Egbema area of the state. They were said to be driving in a Hilux and a Sports Utility Vehicle when they were intercepted by their attackers and taken into a bush. The driver was later found dead while the…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, University of Ibadan chapter has enjoined security operatives not to waste more time tracking down and arresting the killers of one of its members. ASUU made this disclosure on Thursday. It was earlier reported that a member of the union, Professor Opeyemi Isaac Ajewole of the Department of Social and environmental forestry development at the University of Ibadan was killed by yet-to-be-identified individuals. ASUU told the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba to assist the Oyo State Police Command with all logistics support needed to unravel and arrest the killers of the…
A prominent televangelist who founded the Christian Broadcasting Network, Pat Robertson, is reportedly dead. Robertson who died at age 93 made the Christian right a powerful political force and unsuccessfully ran for president in 1988, died on Thursday, CNN reported. According to a release by the network, “Pat Robertson, longtime TV host, religious broadcaster, educator, humanitarian, and one-time presidential candidate died at his home in Virginia Beach early Thursday morning. He was 93,” Regent University in Virginia also released a statement saying it was mourning the loss of Robertson. “We are deeply saddened by the loss of our beloved founder,”…
The Federal Government has declared Monday, June 12, 2023, a public holiday in commemoration of this year’s Democracy Day celebration. The Permanent Secretary, Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulating all Nigerians on this occasion. “Nigeria’s democratic journey has, like in many other climes, encountered both stormy and smooth sails, but the ship of State, its institutions and most importantly, the Nigerian people, have remained steadfast on the tenets of democratic governance. “On this memorable occasion therefore, Nigerians and friends of Nigeria are invited to appreciate the progress that has been made, celebrate the…
The outgoing speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila said Nigeria has lost many bright youths to other countries. Gbajabiamila stated this while speaking at a valedictory session organised for the Ninth House in Abuja on Wednesday. According to the speaker, the youths in the country have lost faith in Nigeria and are choosing to seek their futures in other countries of the world. Gbajabiamila, who is expected to assume office as the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, said the executive and legislative arms of the government must act fast to avoid the Nigerian bright youths exiting…
Erling Haaland has been backed to dominate the Champions League for years to come as the record-breaking Manchester City striker aims to fire his side to treble glory in Saturday’s final against Inter Milan. Haaland has taken the Premier League by storm in his first season, scoring 52 goals in all competitions since signing from Borussia Dortmund. The 22-year-old fuelled City’s successful bid to overhaul Arsenal in the title race before Pep Guardiola’s side completed the second leg of the treble with their FA Cup final victory against Manchester United last Saturday. City are firm favourites to win the Champions…
The Head of, Department of International Relations and Diplomacy, Chrisland University, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Dr. Olakunle Olawunmi, has blamed increasing mental health issues among Nigerians on unemployment and insecurity. He also identified other factors to be limited access to quality care, infrastructure deficit and lack of access to finance. Dr. Olawunmi stated this at the unveiling ceremony of a Non-Governmental Organisation, Initiative for Mental Health and Peace Sustenance in Abuja, He called on the government to address the identified causes and strengthen the system, as well as ensure gender equality. “The decadence of drug abuse among our youths is an…