Month: November 2024

Four NSCDC Operatives Killed In Clash With Boko Haram Terrorists

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Four NSCDC Operatives Killed In Clash With Boko Haram Terrorists

Days after reporting seven of its personnel as missing in action due to an ambush by Boko Haram terrorists, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has confirmed the deaths of four of the seven individuals. According to the security agency, one person remains unaccounted for, while two have returned to their base. In a statement, NSCDC spokesman Babawale Afolabi noted that the Commandant General of the Corps, Ahmed Audi, expressed his condolences to the officers and members of the Special Squad. This squad was established to oversee National…

Opening Up About Her Battle With A Life-Threatening Illness, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde

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Following a life-threatening health scare, veteran Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has thanked God. According to Naija News Thrill, the movie diva described the experience of having emergency surgery after suffering from crippling stomach ache, chronic vomiting, and extreme back and chest agony in a post on her Instagram page. Omotola disclosed that her ordeal started while she was occupied with filming and going to the Gladiator II screening for Academy Voting Members. Despite her excitement for the occasion, the director claims that as her symptoms increased, she found it difficult…

After our partnership, Burna Boy began to thrive – Skales

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Nigerian musician Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, better known by his stage name Skales, has asserted that he helped his colleague Burna Boy succeed. According to Naija News Thrill, Skales claimed to have influenced Burna Boy at one time during his career in a recent interview with Naija FM, Lagos. Skales claims that before to his appearance on “Temper Remix” in 2017, the musician from Port Harcourt had no successful single. “Over the years, Burna Boy has also inspired me,” he said, adding that “supporting and promoting each other is the essence…

Iyabo Ojo criticizes his mother and calls out VDM, saying, “Life Shaped You Into A Beast.”

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Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has called his mother a failure and attacked Martins Vincent Otse, also known as Verydarkman, a social media critic. The actress claimed in a statement on her Instagram page that VDM’s toxic and narcissistic behavior was caused by his lack of love, care, and stability in his upbringing. According to Naija News Thrill, Iyabo Ojo stated in the social media post that she had come to the realization that VDM’s mother had not raised him appropriately, which resulted in unresolved anguish and resentment. The movie actress…

Tax Reform Bills Will Cripple North’s Economy – Gov Zulum Protests

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Tax Reform Bills Will Cripple North's Economy - Gov Zulum Protests

The executive Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has expressed significant apprehension regarding the proposed tax reform bill, cautioning that it may lead to severe repercussions for the Northern region and other areas of the nation. In a recent interview with BBC Hausa on Friday, Zulum criticized the rapid advancement of the bill through the legislative process, likening it to the Petroleum Industry Bill, which took almost twenty years to be enacted. The governor emphasized that the passage of this bill would hinder Northern states’ ability to execute developmental initiatives,…

Nigeria’s Okonjo-Iweala Reappointed As WTO Director-General

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Nigeria's Okonjo-Iweala Reappointed As WTO Director-General

The General Council of the World Trade Organization has confirmed the reappointment of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for a second term as Director-General. Her new four-year term is scheduled to begin on September 1, 2025. In a statement released on Friday, Okonjo-Iweala expressed her gratitude to the 166 member nations of the WTO for their ongoing trust and support. The Council announced its unanimous decision to reappoint Okonjo-Iweala as Director-General for a second four-year term, highlighting that this choice signifies widespread acknowledgement of her outstanding leadership and forward-thinking vision for the WTO’s…

BREAKING: Reps Confirm Oluyede As COAS

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BREAKING: Reps Confirm Oluyede As COAS

The House of Representatives officially approved the appointment of Olufemi Oluyede as the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) on Thursday. Although the constitution does not require the House of Representatives to confirm appointments, the lawmakers endorsed a report from their ad-hoc committee regarding the confirmation and screening of the Acting Chief of Army Staff, thereby affirming Lieutenant General Oluyede’s appointment as the Chief of Army Staff. In presenting the report, the committee’s Chairman, Babajimi Benson, stated that Lt. Gen. Oluyede had met all necessary qualifications. It could be recalled that…

FG To Conduct National Population Census In 2025

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FG To Conduct National Population Census In 2025

The Chairman of the National Population Commission, Nasir Kwarra, has revealed plans to carry out Nigeria’s population and housing census in 2025. It is worth noting that the last Census was conducted in 2006. This announcement was made during the 2024 anniversary of the Nairobi Summit on the International Conference on Population and Development, which took place in Abuja on Thursday. Kwarra pointed out that a significant challenge faced is the postponement of the Population and Housing Census. He emphasized that a dependable and precise census is essential for effective…

According to Tonto Dikeh, 2024 has been the most life-changing year of my adult life.

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Tonto Dikeh, a Nollywood actress and politician, has talked about her experiences in 2024. Dikeh claims that this year was a year of major personal development for her. She shared this information on her Instagram feed. According to the politician, this year has been the most life-changing time in her adult life, filled with love, progress, and happy moments. Tonto wrote an emotional article in which she thanked God for the lessons she learned, the things she accomplished, and the strides she made in different aspects of her life. “2024…

DIG Galadanchi assumes responsibility for the case file as police move Speed Darlington to Abuja.

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According to reports, Nigerian musician Speed Darlington was relocated from Owerri, Imo State, to Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, by the Nigeria Police Force. When Darlington returned to Nigeria for a gig, he was arrested again by the police in Owerri, Imo State, according to Naija News Thrill. The singer was transferred from Owerri to the Police Force Intelligence Department (FID) on Wednesday, according to a top source who spoke to SaharaReporters. It was reported that Dasuki Galadanchi, the Deputy Inspector-General (DIG) in charge of FID, personally took over Darlington’s…