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Popular Nigerian actor and activist Yomi Fabiyi has made a profound statement, asserting that a child’s first enemy is an unhealed parent. He shared this message in a now-viral post on his Instagram page, addressing parents who have yet to heal from their past traumas. Fabiyi explained that many parents unknowingly become their children’s enemies when they engage in lies and blackmail for their selfish interests. He warned children to be aware of some of these actions, highlighting the detrimental impact unhealed parents can have on their offspring. In his message, he wrote, “Children beware. A child’s first enemy is…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed a bill establishing the North-Central Development Commission (NCDC) into law. The announcement was made by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during a session in the Senate chamber. “Let me also inform my colleagues that Mr President has also assented to the North-Central Development Commission establishment bill 2024, to bring development to the grassroots,’ he said. Akpabio expressed optimism that the establishment of NCDC would bring development to the grassroots. He congratulated the people of the North-Central region of Nigeria and wished them more development and peace as the nation continues its task of nation-building. Get…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss the fragile Gaza ceasefire and other regional issues. This meeting comes as indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas on the second phase of the ceasefire agreement are ongoing. Trump has expressed uncertainty about the ceasefire’s longevity, stating there are “no guarantees” that peace will hold. The two leaders will also discuss efforts to normalize relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia, as well as concerns about Iran’s nuclear program. Netanyahu’s visit marks the first time a foreign leader has visited the White House since Trump’s…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has decided to suspend its planned nationwide protest against the recent 50% increase in telecom tariffs. This decision came after a meeting between labour leaders and government officials on Monday. The Federal Government has agreed to set up a joint committee, comprising five representatives from both sides, to review the tariff structure and submit its findings within two weeks. NLC President Joe Ajaero emphasized that the union’s next steps, including potential protests or boycotts, will depend on the committee’s outcome. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

Former Oyo State Governor, Senator Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, has refuted claims made by former Osun State Governor, Chief Bisi Akande, regarding the assassination of former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Bola Ige. Akande had suggested that Ladoja might possess vital information about the case. Ladoja, addressing journalists at his residence, denied any involvement or knowledge about the death of Bola Ige. He emphasized that he became governor 18 months after Ige’s assassination and did not withdraw any case related to the murder. Ladoja accused Akande of making false allegations and challenged him to provide any…

A law imposing a fine of ₦25,000 on anyone caught spitting, urinating, defecating, or dumping waste on streets and under bridges in Kano has been passed by the State House of Assembly. This follows the law passed by the Assembly, which empowers the authority responsible for beautifying the city of Kano and managing recreational areas. Speaking to Newsmen after Monday’s plenary, the Majority Leader of the Assembly, Lawan Hussaini Dala, said the government needed to take steps to clean up Kano to place the state alongside other global cities in terms of cleanliness and development. Lawan Hussaini Dala added that,…

President Cyril Ramaphosa has responded to threats by US President Donald Trump to cut funding to South Africa over the country’s new expropriation laws. Trump accused South Africa of “confiscating land and treating certain classes of people very badly,” alluding to the Expropriation Act signed by Ramaphosa in January. Trump vowed to cut off all future funding to South Africa until a full investigation is completed. In response, Ramaphosa’s office denied that the South African government has confiscated any land, stating that the new laws are not an instrument for confiscation but a constitutionally mandated legal process to ensure public…

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Marcus Rashford has completed his loan move to Aston Villa from Manchester United. The deal includes an option for Villa to sign him permanently for a pre-agreed fee of £40 million. Rashford underwent his medical on Sunday and signed his contract with Villa, which will last until the end of the season. Villa will cover 70% of his wages, and the loan package includes bonuses for progressing in Europe and qualifying for the Champions League. The player expressed gratitude to everyone involved in making the deal happen at a crucial time in his career. “I would like to thank Manchester…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that Nigerians should expect another electricity tariff hike within the next few months. Olu Verheijen, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Energy, revealed this during the Africa Heads of State Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The tariff increase is part of the government’s efforts to transition to a cost-efficient but cost-reflective tariff structure, aiming to attract private investment and improve the power sector’s financial viability. Verheijen emphasized that while the tariff hike is necessary, measures will be put in place to protect vulnerable consumers through subsidies. The government believes this…