VIDEO: YABATECH students surprise lecturer with gifts on his birthday
A heartwarming video capturing the moment students of Yaba College of Technology surprised their lecturer, Olufosoye Michael, with gifts on his birthday, has gone viral. The clip, shared by TikTok user #yinks_artistry on Friday, shows students pausing their lecture to present him with thoughtful gifts, including food provisions and other items. Overwhelmed by their kindness,
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A heartwarming video capturing the moment students of Yaba College of Technology surprised their lecturer, Olufosoye Michael, with gifts on his birthday, has gone viral. The clip, shared by TikTok user #yinks_artistry on Friday, shows students pausing their lecture to present him with thoughtful gifts, including food provisions and other items. Overwhelmed by their kindness,
Internet usage surged to 973,455 terabytes in December – NCC
Nigeria’s internet consumption reached 973,455 terabytes in December 2024, marking a 36.5 per cent year-on-year increase from 713,200 terabytes recorded in December 2023. This total consumption translates to approximately 998.79 million gigabytes. The data, released on Friday by the Nigerian Communications Commission, also shows a 10.75 per cent increase in internet usage from November to
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Nigeria’s internet consumption reached 973,455 terabytes in December 2024, marking a 36.5 per cent year-on-year increase from 713,200 terabytes recorded in December 2023. This total consumption translates to approximately 998.79 million gigabytes. The data, released on Friday by the Nigerian Communications Commission, also shows a 10.75 per cent increase in internet usage from November to
US, French-Israeli citizens among three hostages released by Hamas
Palestinian militants released three more hostages in the Gaza Strip on Saturday as part of the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. Yarden Bibas, 35, and French-Israeli citizen Ofer Calderon, 54, were handed over to representatives of the Red Cross in Khan Younis in the south of the Gaza Strip. About two hours later, US-Israeli citizen Keith
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Palestinian militants released three more hostages in the Gaza Strip on Saturday as part of the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. Yarden Bibas, 35, and French-Israeli citizen Ofer Calderon, 54, were handed over to representatives of the Red Cross in Khan Younis in the south of the Gaza Strip. About two hours later, US-Israeli citizen Keith
Ohanaeze Ndigbo condemns Amaechi’s reckless remarks against Tinubu
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has strongly condemned the incendiary remarks made by the former Governor of Rivers State and former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, against President Bola Tinubu. Amaechi’s comments, which included calls for “brutal force” to snatch power from Tinubu in 2027, were deemed alarming and divisive by Ohanaeze Ndigbo.
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The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has strongly condemned the incendiary remarks made by the former Governor of Rivers State and former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, against President Bola Tinubu. Amaechi’s comments, which included calls for “brutal force” to snatch power from Tinubu in 2027, were deemed alarming and divisive by Ohanaeze Ndigbo.
Ex-German president Horst Koehler dies at 81
A former President of Germany, Horst Koehler, who served as head of state from 2004 to 2010, is dead. Koehler died on Saturday at the age of 81 after a brief illness, officials in the presidency announced. “Koehler passed away early this morning in Berlin after a short, serious illness surrounded by his family”, the
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A former President of Germany, Horst Koehler, who served as head of state from 2004 to 2010, is dead. Koehler died on Saturday at the age of 81 after a brief illness, officials in the presidency announced. “Koehler passed away early this morning in Berlin after a short, serious illness surrounded by his family”, the
NSCDC averts fire disaster in Kaduna tanker accident
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has swiftly responded to a petroleum tanker accident at Guaraka along Kaduna Road, deploying tactical teams to prevent a potential fire disaster and control the situation. Following the incident, the NSCDC immediately took action to secure the area and prevent fuel scooping, which could have led to a
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has swiftly responded to a petroleum tanker accident at Guaraka along Kaduna Road, deploying tactical teams to prevent a potential fire disaster and control the situation. Following the incident, the NSCDC immediately took action to secure the area and prevent fuel scooping, which could have led to a
FRSC blames route violation as four die in Anambra road crash
The Federal Road Safety Corps has balmed route violation for the accident involving the Anambra State Special Anti-Tout Squad and a tipper in the Idemili South Local Government Area of the state. PUNCH Online reports that about four operatives attached to the Anambra State Special Anti-Tout Squad have died, and others were injured after their
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The Federal Road Safety Corps has balmed route violation for the accident involving the Anambra State Special Anti-Tout Squad and a tipper in the Idemili South Local Government Area of the state. PUNCH Online reports that about four operatives attached to the Anambra State Special Anti-Tout Squad have died, and others were injured after their
DICON will meet military, other security agencies demands – Matawalle
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has assured that the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria would meet the demands of the military and other security agencies. Matawalle said this at the DICON’s end-of-year celebration and Director-General’s Productivity Award ceremony on Friday in Kaduna. He emphasised that the recent assent of the DICON Act
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The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has assured that the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria would meet the demands of the military and other security agencies. Matawalle said this at the DICON’s end-of-year celebration and Director-General’s Productivity Award ceremony on Friday in Kaduna. He emphasised that the recent assent of the DICON Act
Shun cultism, drug abuse, Achievers varsity VC warns new students
The Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State has warned new students of the institution against involving in acts that could make them lose their studentship. The Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Omolola Irinoye, gave this warning at the 18th matriculation ceremony of the institution which took place on Friday at the school auditorium. No fewer
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The Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State has warned new students of the institution against involving in acts that could make them lose their studentship. The Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Omolola Irinoye, gave this warning at the 18th matriculation ceremony of the institution which took place on Friday at the school auditorium. No fewer
Old India-Pakistan rivalry drives South Asia diplomatic reshuffle
Old rivalries between India and Pakistan are driving a shift in regional ties, with New Delhi courting Afghanistan’s Taliban while Islamabad befriends the new leaders of post-revolutionary Bangladesh. Diplomatic dynamics in South Asia are rooted in long-running distrust between the region’s two most populous nations. Nuclear-armed India and Pakistan — carved out of the subcontinent
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Old rivalries between India and Pakistan are driving a shift in regional ties, with New Delhi courting Afghanistan’s Taliban while Islamabad befriends the new leaders of post-revolutionary Bangladesh. Diplomatic dynamics in South Asia are rooted in long-running distrust between the region’s two most populous nations. Nuclear-armed India and Pakistan — carved out of the subcontinent