President Bola Tinubu, through his Renewed Hope Agenda, on Tuesday launched a free JAMB registration initiative for 50,000 students in the Southeast region. Under the programme, 10,000 prospective JAMB candidates from each state in the region will benefit, receiving ₦8,500 each to cover registration for the 2027 JAMB examination. The exercise was launched in Enugu…
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), yesterday, hosted a delegation from the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), led by its National Commissioner/CEO, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, alongside his Management team. The Director General of the NBC, highlighted the inseparable link between modern media and data protection, particularly with the growth of digital and social media. He pointed…
The Narrative Force, a public affairs advocacy group, has faulted reported criminal charges allegedly filed by the Federal Government of Nigeria against former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El‑Rufai, describing the move as premature, legally weak, and potentially dangerous to democratic principles. In a detailed press statement issued by its Deputy Director-General and former Attorney General…
“I once caught one of my girlfriends talking to another of her lover while she was in my house. She thought I was in the bathroom, but she didn’t know I was behind her. She sat in my private chair and put her legs on my table saying, ‘I love you darling. I miss you.’…
Media personality Toke Makinwa has said she no longer pays tithe to the church, explaining that she would rather channel her money directly to people in need. Speaking on a recent episode of her podcast, Toke Moments, the broadcaster questioned the financial structure of many churches and said her understanding of giving has changed over…
At the just concluded two-day capacity-building workshop on “Integrated Broadcast Licence Processing: Application to Recommendation”, a training which aimed to boost participants’ understanding of broadcast licence processing, aligning with best practices and regulatory standards, Mrs Gloria Makinde, the Secretary to the Commission, in her welcome remark stressed that licensing remains a fundamental responsibility of the…
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Tuesday spent the second night in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, as his lawyer, A.U Mustapha (SAN), pushes for his release on bail. There are, however, indications that the commission may seek a remand order to extend his stay in custody to enable him…
Prince Nduka Obaigbena, Chairman of the THISDAY/Arise Media Group has announced the official launch of LekeeLekee, a new social media platform developed by the media conglomerate as part of its digital expansion strategy. In a statement heralding the launch, Obaigbena disclosed that LekeeLekee is now live on the App Store, Google Play, and the web,…
“I need to clear this. Don’t be deceived by the social media noise. I have never slept with anyone in order to be featured in any movie. I have never exchanged sex for opportunity. Before I even met my boss, I already had two wine shops where I was selling wine. I once worked as…
Blackdrum TV Marks 5 Years of Authentic African Storytelling on StarTimes. Launched on February 1, 2021, Blackdrum TV has officially crossed a major milestone – five years of uninterrupted, culturally rich broadcasting on StarTimes. In just half a decade, Africa’s leading culture and lifestyle channel has captivated audiences across the continent and the Diaspora, delivering…
