Abdulraheem muhammed olarewaju Widespread public discussion has been generated by the recent revelation from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) that the Dangote refinery is not yet licensed to start operations. Made by Chief Executive Officer Farouk Ahmed of NMDPRA, this announcement runs counter to past impressions and has resulted in notable […]
‘Money or Love’?- Nigerian Beauty Queen’s Marriage to Older Man Sparks Controversy
Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen A 27-year-old Nigerian ex-beauty queen, Joyceline Kalu, married a 56-year-old American, Dino Soriano, sparking online criticism due to their age gap and cultural differences, with many accusing her of marrying for money. The couple met on Instagram through Joyceline’s crochet business. Soriano initially reached out to Joyceline for business purposes and later invited […]
Nigerians React as JAMB Discovers 3,000 Fake Graduates
Abdulraheem muhammed olarewaju The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) has discovered 3,000 individuals posing as graduates who never attended any classroom. This revelation was made by the Registrar, Prof Ishaq Oloyede, in a report published in the board’s bulletin, obtained by our correspondent. During a meeting with the Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State Universities, […]
Niger Gov. pledges N5 billion for NYSC Camp building, bonuses for Corps members
Abdulraheem muhammed olarewaju Niger State Allocates N5 Billion for Permanent NYSC Orientation Camp and Offers Bonuses Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State has announced a N5 billion allocation for the construction of a permanent orientation camp for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). To ensure the comfort of corps members, the governor also pledged 20 […]
Ilorin Durbar Festival Sparks Debate on Cultural Identity Amid Eid-el-Kabir Celebrations
On June 18, 2024, the vibrant city of Ilorin celebrated its annual Eid-el-Kabir with the traditional Ilorin Durbar Festival. This cultural event, featuring an array of traditional clothing, dances, songs, and other displays, is an integral part of the Eid-el-Kabir festivities. The Emir of Ilorin took part in the celebrations, engaging with the community across […]