Author: Akintayo Adams

Vote buying increased by 5 per cent in the 2023 general elections. This was contained in a NBS report titled, ’Corruption in Nigeria: Patterns and trends third survey on corruption as experienced by the population’. The report said the elections recorded 22 per cent of vote buying, which is five per cent higher than the 2019 general elections with 17 per cent. “Furthermore, in 2023, 10 per cent reported that they were not personally offered money or another favour in exchange for their vote, but that instead another member of their household was approached, compared to 5 per cent in…

US President Joe Biden vowed to remain in the White House race on Friday, despite a growing revolt within the Democratic party. This defiance fueled speculation that he might step down as early as this weekend. “The stakes are high, and the choice is clear. Together, we will win,” the 81-year-old said in a statement from the Delaware beach home where he is in Covid isolation. “I look forward to getting back on the campaign trail next week,” Biden added, as his doctor said the president was bouncing back from the symptoms of the disease. However, Biden’s political health seemed…

Nigerian doctor and visual artist, Dr. Fola David, has surpassed the existing record for the world’s largest painting by an individual. On Friday, the fourth day of his attempt, David broke the previous record of 629.98 square meters, held by Ravi Soni from India. He has stated that he is determined to attain his ultimate goal of 1,000 square meters of art. In a post on Instagram on Friday, he wrote, “Congratulations to us all. On Day 4 at 9 p.m., we broke the current record of 629.98 square metres, but we are not yet done! “The goal is to…

Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka has described the Former President of the United States and Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump as a consummate liar. Soyinka, who said the US Politician is a menace to the world spoke with TheNEWS as part of activities to mark his 90th birthday. “But he did one thing. He studied and he understood the American psyche,” the Prof. said. “And he knew the right chord to tweak in order to get them on his side, to get them to believe anything that he says. “I don’t think the world has ever known such a consummate…

The embattled Chief Whip of the Senate and Lawmaker representing the Borno South Senatorial District, Senator Ali Ndume on Friday declined the offer of chairmanship of the Senate Committee on Tourism. Ndume announced the decision at his country home in Maiduguri, the Borno State Capital, about 48 hours after he was removed as the Chief Whip of the Senate. Reacting to his removal, the lawmaker stated that after reviewing the conversation that angered his colleagues, he believed his actions did not warrant the punishment. He said he declined the chairmanship of the Senate Committee on Tourism because he lacked the…

The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has announced the suspension of the implementation of the new revised scheme of service for polytechnics in the country. The suspension of the scheme of service is sequel to the warning strike by the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) as the ultimatum issued to the Federal Government on the matter to withdraw the scheme ends on Monday. ASUP had deplored some areas in the scheme and called for its withdrawal. The suspension of the scheme of service was contained in a circular dated July 19, 2024, and signed by the Executive Secretary…

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), imposed a $220 million fine on Meta Platforms on Friday for violating data privacy laws. The FCCPC reported that Meta’s data-sharing practices on its Facebook and WhatsApp platforms violated local consumer and data protection regulations Dr. Adamu Abdullahi, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) said this on Friday. Meta did not immediately comment, but the FCCPC stated that the company had provided some documents and retained counsel who have met and engaged with the agency. FCCPC Chief, Abdullahi, said…

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja for Accra, Ghana on Saturday to participate in the sixth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union (AU). The meeting includes the Regional Economic Communities (RECs), the Regional Mechanisms (RMs), and the African Union Member States. This was announced in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, the Presidential spokesperson. He is expected back in Nigeria after the meeting. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) announced on Thursday that the 650,000 barrels per day Dangote refinery is still in the pre-commissioning stage and has not yet been licensed. NMDPRA Chief Executive, Farouk Ahmed, disclosed this while speaking to state house correspondents. The NMDPRA Boss said the allegations raised by the refinery that its operations are being scuttled owing to a lack of supply of crude oil by International Oil Companies (IOCs) are untrue. “Well, just like you rightly asked, there are lots of concerns about the supply of petroleum products nationwide and the claims by some…

A Nigerian woman has stirred social media with a TikTok video celebrating eight years of marriage without cheating. The video, shared by user @beautyandfamily, shows the woman and her husband enjoying a joyful moment together at home. In the video, the proud wife expresses her deep appreciation for her husband, calling him “the best man.” She enthusiastically praised their unwavering commitment to each other, captioning the video, “8 years together without cheating. My hubby is the best.” The video has sparked a wave of reactions among viewers, with many taking to the comments section to voice their opinions. @user9097335740423 said: “I believe…