Another Kano family loses five children to diphtheria outbreak
A Kano family has been thrown into mourning after losing five children to diphtheria, in a recurrence of the disease that has continued to ravage the state despite government efforts to curtail its spread. The tragedy that befell the family of Malam Yusuf Maitama, in Ungogo Local Government Area (LGA) of the state, has once […]
National Assembly has more money than education sector —Obi of Onitsha  Â
Foremost Nigerian traditional ruler, the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, has revealed that the annual National Assembly’s budget is more than what is allocated to the education sector. Igwe Achebe disclosed this after the conferment of an honorary fellowship on him by the Nigerian Academy of Letters, alongside co-awardees, Saturday Tribune Editor and […]
Rivers pastor arrested as video shows children beaten in alleged spiritual cleansing
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 41-year-old pastor, Ifediorah Onyeibor Joseph, alongside several church members, over alleged dehumanisation of minors during a religious ceremony in Eneka, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state. The arrest follows the circulation of a disturbing video on social media, showing at least 20 children, some unclothed and […]
12-year-old trafficking survivor rescued after months of sexual exploitation in India
A 12-year-old Bangladeshi girl has been rescued after enduring months of horrific sexual exploitation in India, where she was allegedly raped by over 200 men. The minor fled her home in Bangladesh after failing a school exam, fearing punishment from her strict parents, only to fall victim to a ruthless human trafficking ring. According to […]
Kemi Badenoch: Critique your country without renouncing it —Wiebe Boer
Businessman and former president of Calvin University in the United States, Dr Wiebe Boer, has reacted to Kemi Badenoch’s recent statement that she no longer identifies as a Nigerian, saying that people can critique their country without renouncing it. Badenoch, who grew up in Lagos State, Nigeria, and is now the leader of the United […]
Again, Reno Omokri fires Peter Obi, says embattled Wasiu Ayinde is 1000 times better than him
Social justice advocate and former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has said that Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, is 1000 times better than the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, for publically apologising for his untoward action at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on […]
We were trained by US govt to impact Nigeria ─Toluse Francis
Toluse Francis has revealed that the United States government trained some prominent Nigerians under the United States exchange programme to impact and develop Nigeria with the knowledge and skills acquired from the programme. Francis, a social leader and communications strategist, stated that these Nigerians are united under the United States Government Exchange Alumni Association of […]
SmartPay processes N4billion, over 154,000 transactions in one year
SmartPay Finance has processed over four billion naira in transactions and recorded over 154,000 transactions across its platforms within one year of its operation in Nigeria. The Founder and Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SmartPay Finance, Odebode Samuel Aderogba, disclosed this in Ibadan during the unveiling of the company’s new office in Ibadan and […]
TECNO Spark 40 series features excite Nigerians
The new Tecno Spark 40 series Android-based smartphones, manufactured, released, and marketed by Tecno Mobile, with their futuristic features, are exciting Nigerian phone freaks The three new phones in the series ─ Tecno Spark 40, Tecno Spark 40 Pro, and Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ ─ with distinct hardware configurations, were reportedly announced on 2 July […]
STEMi partners IRCAD to train Rwandan students in medical skills
Non-governmental organisation, STEMi Makers of Africa, has partnered with the Research Institute against Digestive Cancer (IRCAD) Africa to train some selected secondary school students in Rwanda in basic medical and digital health skills. The young students aspiring to be medical doctors and health workers were recently trained during a five-day summer medical camp programme held […]