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Big Brother Naija reality star, Victoria Iye, also known as Vee, has expressed that dating is no longer enjoyable, attributing this to people being “strange.” Taking to her X platform, Vee wrote, “Dating isn’t fun anymore. There’s just too many strange people.” Recently, Vee sparked dating rumors with singer Magixx after he shared a cozy photo of them on social media. However, neither Vee nor Magixx has addressed the rumors. Vee’s first publicly known relationship was with her former Big Brother Naija ‘Lockdown’ colleague, Neo Akpofure. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

The Oyo State Scholarship Board has opened its application portal for the Oyo State Indigene Students Bursary Award. Launched by Governor Sèyí Mákindé, this initiative aims to provide financial support to final-year students of Oyo State origin attending public tertiary institutions across Nigeria. This initiative is a testament to Governor Makinde’s commitment to supporting the educational pursuits of Oyo State indigenes and ensuring their success in their chosen fields. How to Apply for the 2024 Bursary Award: Eligible students, including those in public universities, polytechnics, clinical schools, aviation, and maritime institutions, can apply for the bursary through the designated portal.…

Popular oil mogul and politician, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah is dead. The Anambra Senator passed away in London having been in the city for surgery. Ubah, who joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) a few months ago, was billed to seek the party’s ticket ahead of the Anambra State governorship election. Recently, he made a monetary donation to the Anambra APC two days ago. The deceased was married to Uchenna, a Business Administration graduate from Ahmadu Bello University in Nigeria, with whom he had 5 children. He also ran a foundation which is named after himself; Ifeanyi Ubah Foundation. In September…

The naira, once again, slumped against the dollar to end the week on a negative note. FMDQ data showed that it depreciated to ₦1609.29 per dollar on Friday from ₦1603.80 exchanged on Thursday. This represents a ₦5.49 loss. In a similar development, the naira depreciated, at the black market to ₦1,595 per dollar on Friday from ₦1,590 the previous day. This showed that the naira had a negative run against the dollar in the week under review. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

A video of a final year female student alone in an empty examination hall, having missed her exam due to a date mistake, has stirred emotions online. The incident, shared by @s3thygr33n on TikTok, captured the attention of many and sparked waves of discussion. In the video, the student is seen alone in an empty classroom, visibly confused as she explains that she arrived a day late for her exam. She had mistakenly believed the exam was scheduled for Wednesday at 8 AM, whereas it was actually held on Tuesday at the same time. Her video quickly went viral, sparking…

The Nigerian couple who recently welcomed quadruplets continues to receive donations from generous Nigerians, with their cash inflow now reaching ₦19 million. The father had earlier expressed concerns on social media about the financial burden of raising quadruplets, prompting widespread support. An update on the X platform revealed the couple has received over N19 million in cash and additional benefits. They have also been awarded a free salary for a year, along with diapers, milk, and other essentials. An X user, @jamysax, provided a detailed update: “MONEY AND GIFTS RECEIVED BY THE PARENTS OF THE QUADRUPLETS: Thank you everyone. God…

Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has urged groups planning to participate in the proposed nationwide protest to submit their details. He ordered the planners to hand it over to the Commissioners of Police in their respective states. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Friday, he emphasized ensuring the protest remains peaceful. Egbetokun stated, “We acknowledge the constitutional right of Nigerian citizens to peaceful assembly and protest. However, in the interest of public safety and order, we urge all groups planning to protest to provide necessary details to the Commissioner of Police in the state where the protest is intended…

An explosion, suspected to be caused by a planted Improvised Explosive Device (IED), occurred at the popular Buni Yadi market in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State. It was reported by Channels Television that a resident, Ali Hassan, said the incident happened around 12:30 PM on Friday, injuring a girl. The girl’s name and current health status are yet unknown. Captain Muhammad Shehu, spokesman for the Sector 2 Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai, confirmed the incident, stating that another IED planted in the market was discovered and successfully defused by the Army. He added that the injured girl…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is currently recruiting. In a statement on its portal, the oil giant announced it is seeking to employ Graduate Trainees and supervisors. Supervisory Cadre Requirements: Qualifications: Relevant Disciplines: Graduate Trainee Requirements: Qualifications: Applicants must have graduated from an accredited university/polytechnic/monotechnic not earlier than 2019 and must have completed NYSC. Age and Skills: Application Interested Applicants are encouraged to visit the NNPC Career Page and commence application process. Deadline Applicants have until August 20, 2024, to apply. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

US Vice President Kamala Harris has earned the endorsement of Barack and Michelle Obama, with the former president and first lady stating in a new video: “She’ll make an excellent President of the United States.” Harris has also mocked Donald Trump after the Republican presidential nominee backed out of a planned TV debate with her, asking on social media: “What happened to any time, any place?” Trump had previously used that phrase to challenge Joe Biden but now seems hesitant to face Harris. Biden stepped down from the Democratic Party ticket on Sunday, making way for his deputy, who is…