Rumours have been circulating about the death of veteran Nollywood actor, Sir Olu Jacobs, on social media. But, Media Personality and Mental Health and Wellness Advocate, Betty Irabor, has debunked the news, saying Olu Jacobs is alive. Popular Nigerian blog, Gistreel, had earlier reported that Olu Jacobs passed away after battling a protracted illness. The…
Nigerians have taken to social media to celebrate a woman adjudged to be oldest woman on her 111th birthday. The woman, grandmother and great-grandmother known as Daa Eliza, celebrated her 111th birthday today, Sunday, 30th June, and her pictures are making waves on social media. Sharing the pictures, popular Nigerian media brand, Oriental Daily, posted…
As Kenya faces widespread protests against the government’s finance bill, Nigerian leaders would do well to take heed of the warning signs. The proposed bill, which includes a controversial tax increase, has sparked outrage among Kenyans who feel it is insensitive to their economic struggles. The scenario bears striking similarities to Nigeria’s current situation, where…
The police have confirmed that the bomb detonated by a woman carrying a baby on her back killed eight people and injured 15 others. Converseer reports that on Saturday, 29th June 2024, a female suicide bomber carrying a baby detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at a gathering in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno…
For a long time, a misconception has persisted in Nigeria about the rights of workers, including civil and public servants, to actively participate in politics. Many have believed that once you’re employed by the government, you’re automatically prohibited from actively participating in politics or belonging to a political party. However, this couldn’t be further from…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) have agreed to work together to curb the menace of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in communities across the country. This was one of the agreements reached at a meeting when the National President of ALGON, Hon. Aminu…
