ARCON orders immediate removal of “All Eyes on the Judiciary” billboard adverts

NewsNigeriaPoliticsARCON orders immediate removal of “All Eyes on the Judiciary” billboard adverts

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 16, 2023

The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria, ARCON, has ordered that all “All Eyes on the Judiciary” advertisements placed on some billboards across the country should be removed immediately and the architects sanctioned. The agency gave the directive in a statement issued and signed by its director-general, Dr Olalekan Fadolapo on Tuesday. Dr Fadolapo stated that the “advertisement is controversial and capable of instigating public unrest and breach of public peace.” “The advertisement is considered blackmail...

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Crossdresser and Social media influencer, Bobrisky loses father

NewsNigeriaCrossdresser and Social media influencer, Bobrisky loses father

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 14, 2023

Social media influencer Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has lost his father, Kunle Okuneye. Bobrisky broke the news on Monday via her Snapchat page. “Guys, I lost my dad this morning,” she posted. Mr Okuneye’s death was also reportedly confirmed by his son, Debola Okuneye and his colleague at Beach Nigeria Enterprises, a car hire service situated at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, where he worked as one of its directors simply identified as...

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NBC ups prices of Coca-Cola, Sprite, and other products in FCT, other states

BusinessNewsNigeriaNBC ups prices of Coca-Cola, Sprite, and other products in FCT, other states

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 14, 2023

Nigerian Bottling Company, NBC, makers of Coca-Cola or Coke, and Schweppes, among others, has increased the prices of its products in the North Central region of the country. Chris Christodaulakis, the sales director of NBC, disclosed, via a statement, that the new prices will take effect from August 26, 2023. According to the statement seen by The West African Pilot News, the price of a crate of bottled 35cl of Coke, Fanta, Sprite and Schweppes...

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Otti bans ‘okada’ operations in Abia amid economic hardship

NewsNigeriaOtti bans ‘okada’ operations in Abia amid economic hardship

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 14, 2023

The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti has banned commercial motorcyclists, otherwise known as okada, from operating within Umuahia, the State capital, and Aba metropolis. Kazie Uko, the chief press secretary to the Governor, said, via a statement on Sunday, that the ban takes effect from Monday, August 14. Uko noted that security agencies have been duly instructed to ensure strict compliance with the order by arresting any individual that flouts the ban and impounding...

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“You’re a case I’m interested in,” First Lady tells rescued Chibok schoolgirl

NewsNigeriaPolitics“You’re a case I’m interested in,” First Lady tells rescued Chibok schoolgirl

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 13, 2023

The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu says she is committed to seeing Rebecca Kabu, one of the 277 Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram in 2014 recently rescued by the Nigerian army, further her education. The First Lady gave the assurance on Friday when she received Kabu in the company of the wife of Vice President Kashim Shettima, Hajia Nana at the presidential villa in Abuja. Kabu was presented to Mrs Tinubu and Mrs Shettima by...

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“Sit-at-home is dead”, IPOB says as it sensitises residents on the cancellation of sit-at-home

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeria“Sit-at-home is dead”, IPOB says as it sensitises residents on the cancellation of sit-at-home

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 13, 2023

On Saturday, the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, began distributing flyers across southeastern states to notify residents of the official cancellation of the Monday sit-at-home exercise in the region. In a statement, Emma Powerful, the media and publicity secretary of the IPOB, explained that the exercise was aimed at conveying their leader’s (Nnamdi Kanu) instruction to put an end to the weekly sit-at-home. “The exercise also aims to inform the people that sit-at-home is not...

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Nigerian military clears the air on plans of overthrowing Tinubu

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNigerian military clears the air on plans of overthrowing Tinubu

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 13, 2023

The Nigerian military has described alleged demands by some Nigerians for the armed forces to oust President Bola Tinubu from power as witnessed in neighbouring Niger on July 26 as ‘wicked’. Brigadier-General Tukur Gusau, the defence headquarters’ director of information, in a statement issued on Friday, said such was an “attempt to distract the Armed Forces of Nigeria from performing it’s constitutional responsibilities.” Gusau, who was reacting to a report accusing the Nigerian government of...

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International Youth Day 2023: Tinubu celebrates the ‘vibrant energy’ of Nigerian youths

NewsNigeriaPoliticsInternational Youth Day 2023: Tinubu celebrates the ‘vibrant energy’ of Nigerian youths

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 13, 2023

On the occasion of the 2023 International Youth Day, President Bola Tinubu has lauded the “vibrant energy, innovative spirit and limitless potential” of Nigerian youths. International Youth Day, observed on August 12, is a special day recognised by the United Nations, UN, to bring attention to the issues impacting young people globally. This year, the International Youth Day theme is “Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World”. “Your determination to overcome challenges, your eagerness...

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Most Nigerians are opposed to ECOWAS’ planned military intervention in Niger

AfricaNewsWest AfricaMost Nigerians are opposed to ECOWAS’ planned military intervention in Niger

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 12, 2023

Nigerians have opposed the decision of West African governments under the aegis of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, to mobilise a coalition of military troops for a possible invasion of member-nation Niger. On July 26, Nigerien soldiers unseated the country’s elected president, Mohamed Bazoum and held him hostage. Two days after the military takeover, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, the commander of the Nigerien presidential guard, named himself as the new leader. The coup...

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Teaching in mother tongue improves literacy in North East Nigeria

EducationNewsNigeriaTeaching in mother tongue improves literacy in North East Nigeria

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 11, 2023

Learning is no longer difficult for thousands of Kanuri-speaking elementary school kids in North East Nigeria as they now get to receive instructions in their mother tongue rather than Hausa, the widely-spoken language in the region, and the English language. Children in Nigeria are failing to master basic literacy and numeracy skills. Nigeria accounts for one in five out-of-school children globally. And although most of these children are in the northern states where barriers to...

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