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The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) is reportedly set to be the agency that will license and regulate social media platforms, online news outlets and content creators in the country. In a post sighted by Native Reporters, the federal government seeks to give NBC power to license and regulate Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, Triller and Snapchat. The validity of the licence in the first instance is for a period of two years, and when the licence expires, the commission will consider an application for renewal based on “compliance to the terms and conditions of the licence” as formulated by the commission.  

WE WILL CONTNUE TO STAND, FIGHT FOR JUSTICE AS A COUNTRY, SAYS PRESIDENT BUHARI AT AU President Muhammadu Buhari Saturday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, said Nigeria will continue to pursue peace and progress in Africa, and other parts of the world, by consistently pushing for justice, fairness and inclusiveness in global affairs. In a sideline meeting with the Prime Minister of Palestine, Mohammad Shtayyeh, at the ongoing African Union meetings, President Buhari said the country remains unwavering in supporting democracy, development and good governance, particularly in ensuring the rights of individuals and institutions. “As a country we are doing our best, and we will continue doing our best to ensure justice and fairness,” he said. The President assured the Palestinian leader that Nigeria will be “consistent” in pushing for peace and progress, while upholding the tenets of justice. In his remarks, the Palestinian leader noted that the situation in the Middle East, particularly relations...

NIGERIA RE-ELECTED INTO THE AFRICAN UNION PEACE AND SECURITY COUNCIL (AU-PSC): ADDIS ABABA The Federal Republic of Nigeria has been re-elected into the African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) for another three (3) year mandate (2022-2025), to represent the West African region. Nigeria pulled 44 votes in the first round to secure the statutory 2/3 votes required to win the election. His Excellency, Victor A. Adeleke is the Nigerian Ambassador to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union and represents Nigeria in this important Council at the Permanent Representatives level. The election of the 15-member Council held on 3rd February, 2022 during the 40th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (Ministers of Foreign Affairs) in Addis Ababa. Also elected for a 3-year mandate alongside Nigeria, were Cameroon, Djibouti, Morocco, and Namibia. Elected for a two (2) year mandate were Burundi, Congo, Uganda, Tanzania, Tunisia, Zimbabwe, South Afr...

Governor Zulum reopens Dikwa, Ngamboru Ngala Road for Commuter. ...Donated Eighteen Patrol vehicles. Borno Governor Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, mni, has officially flagged up the reopening of maiduguri, Dikwa Ngala highway for commuters to fly the road without escort with a view to boost economic activities to sustain resettlement in the area.  The symbolic reopening of the road was done at Muna before the governor proceeded to Dikwa town ensure that the road has formally reopened.  While addressing commuters road transport union members and security operatives that man the road Governor Babagana Umara Zulum said government has put in place adequate arraignment to ensure sustainability of the road to remain opened and charged drivers and passengers to co-operate with the military and other security outfits,  The Governor also presented Ten patrol vehicles to the military four to each the civilian JTF and hunters in addition with cash support to boost their mmorals. More ...

A young woman has told the heartbreaking story of her boyfriend who left her after he paid her bride price. In the video that the young woman posted, she says that she and the man had been together for years before he moved to Italy. They had a great relationship until after their marriage introduction. Then, the man in question became a snub. She wrote; “Since 2015 we have been dating. He travelled to Spain to hustle in 2018. Came back December 2021 did introduction and travel back. Everything was going fine till this January …to pick my calls is problewm.. he don’t call for any reason. Never been pain like this. What should I do guys. He has paid my bride price already .. i really wish he did not. could have moved on with my life… I cant date anyone too.”. More photos below   

  My Next Album May be my Last - Rapper Olamide Rapper, Olamide has revealed that his next album may be his last album as a Musician.  He also revealed the name of the next album, Unruly, which he said is almost 95 per cent ready. He tweeted, "Next Album = #Unruly 95% ready Release date = I don’t know  Taking my time to make it the best ever. Probably my last album." Photo credit: Instagram| olamide

UNN First Year Students of THEATER AND FILM STUDIES undergoes Initiation into Department of TFS A good number of TFS students of UNN underwent a ritual process of initiation. With the outbreak of yahoo Yahoo boys ams money rituals is Matriculation not enough? More photos below.   

Disturbances: Eze Enugwu-Ukwu, Ekpeh Pronounces One Month Ban For 9 Nkwo Market Traders Following the disruption of market activities by some traders at Nkwo market, Enugwu-Ukwu, Njikoka local government area of Anambra state on Thursday, 3rd February, 2022, the traditional ruler of Enugwu-Ukwu, Igwe Sir Ralph Obumnaeme Ekpeh has made a royal pronouncement banning 9 traders from operating in the market for a month. The ban will take place from Monday, 7th February, 2022.  This followed an unauthorised protest in the community by the traders and other paid hirelings who had threatened to burn down Umunri palace and other infrastructure in the community over demands by Nkwo Enugwu- Ukwu Market Management Commission to enforce sanitation, security, and other levies in the market. Speaking, Igwe Ekpeh said; “As the Chief Security Officer of Enugwu-Ukwu, a mandate given to traditional rulers by Anambra state government, we can no longer tolerate lawlessness at Nkwo market. There are al...

Infinite Music and Entertainment Inc. USA Pays Obi Cubana Working Visit In Abuja.  Business, Entertainment and Hospitality guru, Chief Obinna Iyiegbu (Okpataozuora), better known as Obi Cubana, President/ CEO Cubana Group; Ada King, American-born Nigerian Singer, Performer & Activist; Dr. Kester Ezuma (Okaaobuluzo), President/ CEO, Infinite Music and Entertainment Inc. USA, and Prince A.P. Okafor, Country Manager of the Music Label, when the group paid a working visit on Iyiegbu in Abuja on Friday, February 4, 2022, as part of efforts to promote the American- based rising music star and her campaign against illicit drug abuse in Nigeria.  Photo: Steve Nkem. More photos below.   

Anambra Deputy Governor Okeke In Daura To Felicitate With Minister Of Transportation Amaechi As He is Turbaned  Anambra State Deputy Governor, Dr Nkem Okeke Was In Katsina State Today, Saturday, 5th February, 2022, To Felicitate With Minister Of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi On His Turbaning As ‘Dan Amanar Daura’ By The Daura Emirate Council. The High Profile Event Also Had In Attendance Many State Governors, Ministers, Senators , Rep Members, Ambassadors, Members Of The International Community, Including Buhari's Son, Yusuf, Among Others. Congratulations The New Dan Amanar Of Daura Which Means "The Trusted Son Of Daura”.  More photos below. 

  February 5, 2022 Press Statement PDP Cautions Matawalle Over Impeachment Misadventure  …Says Move Against Deputy Governor A Recipe for Crisis The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the strongest terms cautions the Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle for stoking and inducing violence in the State by orchestrating and manipulating the State House of Assembly to commence an illegal and undemocratic process of impeachment against the democratically elected Deputy Governor of Zamfara State, His Excellency Mahdi Aliyu Mohammed Gusau. This illegal process of impeachment despite a subsisting order of the Federal High Court, Abuja in suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/ 650/2021 portends grave implication for peace and security not only in Zamfara State but the entire North West region as well as the continued sustenance of democracy in our country. It is clear that this panic move by Governor Matawalle is induced by his realization that the mandate of the PDP which he stole away into the APC ...

LAGOS TO SCREEN 100,000 WOMEN FOR BREAST, CERVICAL CANCER ANNUALLY ... Commemorates Year 2022 World Cancer Day With Community Outreach Campaign As the World Commemorates Year 2022 World Cancer Day, the Lagos State Government has made known its plans to screen 100,000 women for breast and cervical cancer annually free of charge. The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Olusegun Ogboye, disclosed this at Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area Secretariat, the venue of a community outreach campaign programme held to commemorate the World Cancer Day in Lagos. Ogboye stated that free screenings for breast and cervical cancer have since commenced in 62 State health facilities, including designated General Hospitals offering gynaecology and obstetrics care services and flagship primary health care centres across the State. He noted that this year’s World Cancer Day with the theme: "Close The Care Gap", has provided yet another opportunity to improve awarenes...

GOV. UZODIMMA EXTOLS THE IMO POLICE ANTI KIDNAPPING SQUAD COMMAND His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma has extolled the Imo State Anti Kidnapping Squad Command based on its contributions to the enforcement of peace and security in the State. The commendation came as Governor Uzodimma visited the Imo State Police Command's Anti Kidnapping Squad. The Governor thanked them for dismantling camps of 'unknown gunmen' recovering caches of illegal fire arms used to create unrest and kill innocent citizens of the State. The Governor assured the galant men and women of the force of his unalloyed support in the war against crime and in the maintenance of peace and stability in the State. Governor Uzodimma used the opportunity to call on Ndi Imo to be part of the fight against crime and criminality in the State by volunteering information on suspects or suspicious activities to the security agencies, as it is the business of all stakeholders working with Government to s...