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Meta said on Thursday it was developing new tools to protect teenage users from “sextortion” scams on its Instagram platform, which has been accused by US politicians of damaging the mental health of youngsters. Gangs run sextortion scams by persuading people to provide explicit images of themselves and then threatening to release them to the

Air interdictions conducted by the air component of Operation Hadrin Daji have led to the death of many terrorists in Zamfara State. The airstrikes from the operations also led to the destruction of the hideouts of terrorist kingpins operating in Zurmi Local Government Area, Gusau LG, and Maradun LG of Zamfara State. In Zurmi LG

A former Permanent Secretary in Lagos State, Tunde Fanimokun, has donated 150 hectares of land to Yaba College of Technology to establish a Green Campus at no cost. According to a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Thursday, the land, situated at the Apapa/Badagry axes, is a contribution towards promoting entrepreneurship and education in

Water transportation, although a vital means of commuting, comes with its risks. The recent unfortunate incident involving the Nollywood actor, Pope Odonwodo, known as Junior Pope, is a reminder of the importance of boat safety. Pope, along with three others, lost their lives in a boat incident. In a video posted by the late actor

Chieftains of the ruling All Progressives Congress have expressed their condolences to the family and friends of the first civilian governor of Abia State, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu. Onu, an ex-minister of Science and Technology in the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, reportedly died in a health facility in Abuja on Thursday following a brief

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted sunshine and thunderstorms from Thursday to Saturday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Wednesday in Abuja, forecasts sunny skies on Thursday with few patches of clouds over the northern region with prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Taraba during the afternoon and evening hours. According to NiMet,

•Boniface , Tella battle Kudus in Europa q’finals A mouthwatering West African quarter-final clash is in store in the Europa League as Bayer Leverkusen’s Nigerian duo Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella take on West Ham’s Ghanaian dynamo Mohammed Kudus in a ‘Jollof derby’ later today. It will be interesting to see Tella, Boniface, and Kudus

The Association of Bureaux de Change Operators of Nigeria has expressed support for the Central Bank of Nigeria’s directive to banks to stop the use of domiciliary accounts as collateral for naira loans. President of ABCON, Aminu Gwadabe, revealed the association’s stance in a statement on Thursday, pointing out that the directive would not only

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control has banned the sale of Dex Luxury bar soap due to the presence of Butyphenyl Methylpropional. According to a statement posted on NAFDAC’s official channels on Thursday, the product, Dex Luxury Bar Soap (No 6 Mystic Flower), manufactured in Turkey, contains BMHCA, a substance prohibited in

The long-standing boundary dispute between Aladja and Ogbe-Ijoh communities in Delta State has been resolved by the state government with the acquisition of the disputed territory, among others. The state government also realigned the line demarcating the boundaries between the two communities from Warri River up to Ogbe-Ijoh and Aladja Toad, as well as to

Most markets edged down Thursday after forecast-topping US inflation dealt a blow to hopes for a June interest rate cut and forced traders to re-evaluate the outlook for monetary policy, with a warning that the next move could even be a hike. The disappointing data, according to an AFP report, sent all three main indexes

A top Vietnamese property tycoon was sentenced to death on Thursday in one of the biggest corruption cases in history, with an estimated $27 billion in damages. A panel of three hand-picked jurors and two judges rejected all defence arguments by Truong My Lan, chair of major developer Van Thinh Phat, who was found guilty

The 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination notification slip, which shows candidates the date, venue, and time of their examination, is ready for printing, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board said in a statement on Thursday. The statement which was signed by the Board’s Head of Public Affairs, Fabian Benjamin, urged all candidates who have registered

Several commercial drivers in Ibadan, Oyo State capital have been lamenting the low turnout of passengers before and during the Eid-el-Fitr celebration and holidays. Visits by the News Agency of Nigeria to the central motor parks at Sango and Iwo Road and the Ojoo bus terminal showed drivers practically left with nothing to do. This

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Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo and the former governor, Alhaji Yayaha Bello, have expressed their condolences to a former governor of the state, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, following the death of his son, Muhammed. Muhammed was a former member representing Ankpa/Olamaboro/Omala Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. In a condolence message signed by his

Global monitors have warned that 2024 is shaping up to be the hottest year on record, marked by climate extremes and rising greenhouse gas emissions. The UNICEF data showed over 243 million children across the Pacific and East Asia were estimated to be affected by heatwaves, putting them at risk of heat-related illnesses and death.

Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique said he is still confident his team can overcome a 2-3 home loss to FC Barcelona in their Champions League quarterfinal. Enrique hopes PSG can shine against the Spanish side next week to progress. Still looking for their first Champions League crown, PSG gave up a 2-1 lead late in

The minority caucus in the House of Representatives has called on Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of tolerance, sacrifice, and peaceful co-existence as they join other Muslims to mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitr. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by the Minority Leader of the House and chairman of the caucus, Kingsley Chinda, the

The Actors Guild of Nigeria has stopped all film productions involving riverine areas and boat rides following the tragic boat accident that claimed the life of Nollywood actor, Junior Pope, and three crew members. The guild’s President, Ejezie Rollas, disclosed this in a circular dated April 11, 2024 and posted on social media on Thursday.

Members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union employed by the Federal Government will receive half of their overdue salaries, pending President Bola Tinubu’s approval. The Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, stated this on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday night. According to Mamman, non-academic university staff did not

The family of the late former Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group, Abimbola Ogunbanjo, who was killed in a Southern California helicopter crash in February filed a lawsuit on Wednesday, against the US helicopter company. The former Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Dr Herbert Wigwe, his wife and son were also onboard the ill-fated

Nigeria has emerged victorious at the prestigious World Affairs Challenge (WAC) 2024 as the Christ the King College, Onitsha, which represented the country, secured the coveted global first-place position. This feat, which occurred on Wednesday, marks the first time Nigeria is clinching Gold in the competition’s 32-year history. The World Affairs Challenge, organised by WorldDenver,

The Executive Chairman, Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service, Jerry Adams, said the agency was striving towards increasing Internally Generated Revenue, therefore resolving the challenges of salary payment in the state. Adams stated this on Wednesday at a dinner, organised for student leaders by the Senior Special Assistant to the Kaduna State Governor on Students Affairs,