Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has unveiled a unified curriculum for Islamic schools aimed at countering violent extremist ideologies and helping avert young people from being radicalised by terrorist groups. At the event held at the council chamber of the Government House on Tuesday, Zulum said, “Our Islamic schools have been operating without a unified curriculum for at least three to four decades and that is a matter of great concern to all of us. The so-called Boko Haram insurgency was started as a result of some misleading preaching, therefore it is imperative for us to devise a way…
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The Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Gidi Real Estate Investment Limited, Mr. Ayorinde Ejioye has disclosed that Nigeria’s Real Estate Industry has continued to witness growth and evolution in this year. According to him this has offered opportunities and bore challenges to the industry stakeholders (developers and realtors), investors, homeowners, and the industry itself over time. Speaking to journalists, the COO stressed that the commencement of 2024, this has become more intense, especially as government policies, aimed at regulating the industry are ever-increasing and prevailing. He said, “It is therefore important to highlight the likely real estate trends of…
The steady decline of the Nigerian naira in the foreign exchange market has been attributed to Nigerians’ heavy reliance on cryptocurrency platforms, according to former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad. Ahmad expressed concern over the fact that many Nigerians are depending on crypto platforms that are not responsible for regulating currencies in the country. In a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday, Ahmad emphasised the urgent need to address the situation. He stated that the crypto exchange platforms are causing more harm than good to the Nigerian system. Ahmad pointed out that when the exchange rates increase…
Nigerian singer, Tobechukwu Victor Okoh, popularly known as Peruzzi, has reacted to a viral screenshot of a supposed tweet by him claiming that his record label boss, Davido cut him off because of his alleged affair with his wife, Chioma. The screenshot which emerged on X on Wednesday and was shared by many users, showed that Peruzz made an incriminating tweet about Davido and swiftly deleted it. The purported tweet by Peruzzi reads, “We used to be so close but because you hear say I dey pipe your wife you start to give me attitude. I don leave your circle…
Nigerian rapper, Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, has recounted his days as a struggling artist and how he lost his dad because his family couldn’t afford a hospital bed space of N70,000. He said his family was poor then and had to take his dad home to die. The ‘Declan Rice’ crooner said his rough experience is the reason he strongly believed no artist paved the way for his musical success. He said he admitted that he was inspired by other rappers but no artist paved the way for him. On his X handle on Wednesday, Odumodublvck wrote: “When…
Nigerian rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, has asserted that no musician paved the way for Wizkid, Burna Boy, or any artist. Recall that veteran singer Eedris Abdulkareem had claimed in a recent podcast interview that he paved the way for Davido, Burna Boy, Wizkid, and other Nigerian artists. However, reacting, Odumodublvck said such a statement is an attempt to claim “God’s glory.” He said it was the hard work and determination of Wizkid and Burna Boy that took them to where they are today. The ‘Declan Rice’ crooner said artists can only inspire each other, but maintained that…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu will be addressing Lagosians in a state wide broadcast on Thursday. According to a statement made available by the Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotosho, the Governor will be answering questions bordering on: “What plans does Lagos State Government have for its citizens in these tough times?” “How fares the journey to a Greater Lagos-in food security, the environment, health, physical planning, infrastructure and others?” “These and many others are some of the questions which Mr. Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will address on Thursday in a Media Chat. The time is 11:15am,” he said.…
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has put a call of fellowship to the diplomatic communities for a stronger support base for its strategic efforts to closing gaps to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the State. The Government advanced the call through its Office of Sustainable Development Goals (OSDGs), beckoning on stakeholders of the diplomatic communities in the State, as well as other development partners to give heed to complementing efforts by the Government towards actualisation of the goals. At a breakfast meeting with stakeholders of diplomatic communities including members of consulates, high commissions, ambassadors, and other development partners,…
Embattled former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele has accused President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio of being complicit in Nigeria’s economic woes. Emefiele accused the Senate President through a letter addressed to the Senate President by his legal representative, Matthew Burkaa. According to Emefiele, Senator Akpabio had made defamatory statements against his person in a live broadcast on Channels TV. According to him, the Senate President suggested that the government was at a loss for what charges to bring against Emefiele, citing potential accusations ranging from causing economic turmoil to illegal possession of firearms and…
The Organized Labour has shelved the Department of State Services (DSS) advisory for the Labour to shelve its planned nationwide protest. The DSS had advised Labour to shun its proposed nationwide protest scheduled to hold February 27 and 28. In a statement on Wednesday, the DSS urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) to reverse their decision for national security. Reacting to the DSS’ warning, NLC President, Joe Ajaero, said DSS should not “blackmail” the Organised Labour and arrest those that want to use the opportunity of the protest to foment crisis and by extension,…