By Ayomide Otitoju Amnesty International has condemned the shutdown of Badeggi 90.1 FM Radio in Minna by Niger State Governor Umar Bago, calling the move a “repressive misuse of power” and a threat to press freedom. Governor Bago ordered the closure during an APC caucus meeting, accusing the station of inciting violence and calling for…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Zamfara State Government has reiterated its commitment to the welfare and safety of corps members deployed to the state. Governor Dauda Lawal gave the assurance during the swearing-in of the 2025 Batch B Stream I corps members at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Gusau on Friday. He was represented by the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Access Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment and digital innovation by sponsoring the fifth edition of STEM Africa Fest, which drew over 3,000 children to the Landmark Event Centre, Lagos. Themed “AI for Good: Solving Real-World Problems,” the event featured interactive zones spanning artificial intelligence, robotics, renewable energy, electric vehicles,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian fintech firm OPay is facing mounting scrutiny following a wave of fraud allegations, frozen accounts, and legal battles between January and July 2025. Among the high-profile cases is a ₦95 million fraud-related contempt charge against OPay Director Wuritka Dauda, who allegedly ignored a court order. Another involves the Osun State High…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Situation Room on Positive Reforms has dismissed widespread rumours of the resignation of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) GCEO Bayo Ojulari, denouncing the claims as a smear campaign. In a statement signed by Dr. Collins Atawodi, the group accused political detractors of spreading misinformation to destabilize Nigeria’s energy sector and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian singer Alexander Adegbola Akande, popularly known as 9ice, has opened up about a near-death experience he attributes to a spiritual attack, saying he vomited blood for six months around 2009–2010. In an interview on The Nancy Isime Show, 9ice said the illness defied medical diagnosis and only ceased after he consulted…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has increased the monthly allowance for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state from ₦20,000 to ₦30,000. The announcement was made on Friday at the opening of the 2025 Batch B Stream I NYSC orientation camp in Damare. Fintiri, in a post…
The UK government has dismissed claims by social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that the newly implemented Online Safety Act compromises free speech. The law, which came into effect on July 25, requires platforms to prevent children from accessing harmful content, including pornography. X, owned by Elon Musk, criticized the legislation as overreaching and said…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Chief of Nutrition at UNICEF Abuja, Nemat Hajeebhoy, has applauded Nigerian mothers for their commitment to breastfeeding, stating that over 90 percent breastfeed their children. She made the remarks at the launch of World Breastfeeding Week in Ambursa, Kebbi State, emphasizing that breastfeeding is a vital tool for child survival and…
