Human rights lawyer Festus Ogun has criticized the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) for the recent arrest of Nigerian crossdresser, Okuneye Idris, popularly known as Bobrisky. Ogun expressed his disapproval through a Facebook post, calling the arrest “arbitrary, illegal, and unconstitutional,” while emphasizing Bobrisky’s right to freedom of movement under Nigerian […]
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has attributed ongoing power outages across parts of the northern region to the tripping of its 330-kilovolt (kV) Ugwuaji-Apir Double Circuit transmission lines 1 and 2. According to TCN, the fault occurred on Monday, resulting in widespread outages affecting the North East, North West, […]
Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram is preparing to launch a new facial recognition trial aimed at curbing the misuse of celebrity images in fraudulent advertisements. Scheduled to begin in December, the trial will involve approximately 50,000 public figures whose Facebook profile photos will be scanned and compared […]
Investing is a journey that changes as you go through different stages of life, with each stage requiring specific strategies to match your evolving financial goals and risk tolerance. In early adulthood, individuals are just starting their careers and becoming financially independent. At this point, it’s important to focus on […]
Globacom, Nigerian telecommunications company, has reaffirmed its commitment to the sponsorship of cultural festivals across the country, including the notable Ofala and Ojude Oba festivals. This pledge was reiterated by the company’s Divisional Head, South, Mr. Tochukwu Okechukwu, during the 2024 Ofala Festival held at Ime Obi, Onitsha, Anambra State, […]
Digital Encode Limited, a premier cybersecurity and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) firm in Africa, has proudly announced its sponsorship of the upcoming Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 4.0). This highly anticipated event, set to take place in Lagos in November 2024, will bring together technology leaders, innovators, and enthusiasts […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has joined forces with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to empower young people across West Africa with the knowledge and skills needed to protect the region’s cyberspace. A regional cybersecurity hackathon held in Abuja, Nigeria, showcased the talent of emerging […]
Nollywood star Iyabo Ojo has been named the Best Dressed Celebrity at the premiere of Omoni Oboli’s latest film, Wives on Strike: The Uprising. The actress not only received the prestigious title but also walked away with a ₦1 million cash prize. Omoni Oboli, the film’s director and producer, took […]
A fire broke out at the headquarters of the Federal Ministry of Works in Mabushi, Abuja, shortly after workers resumed duties on Friday. The fire, which started due to a spark from a faulty circuit breaker on the ground floor, was swiftly brought under control, preventing significant damage. Mohammed A. […]
The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has asserted that Libya’s decision to change the flight plan for Nigeria’s Super Eagles must be respected, following the controversy surrounding the cancellation of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group D qualifier. Tensions escalated after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) requested both the […]