WhatsApp adds search feature to help users debunk viral messages
WhatsApp is piloting a new feature that lets users quickly search the contents of viral messages to fact-check misinformation, the company has announced.
England defender says suffering racism is ‘everyday life’
England defender Danny Rose has detailed his experiences of being racially profiled, stating: "I just laugh because I know what's coming".
Ondo reopens schools for conduct of SSCE
The Ondo State government has declared open secondary schools in the state to allow the conduct of Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE).
FIDA: Gender budgeting, key to achieving gender equality
The International Federation of Women Lawyers, FIDA, Lagos State Chapter, has called for the implementation of gender budgeting, arguing that it is key to the achievement of gender equality and a part of the National Action Plan on Resource Allocation for Gender.
Bank partners Facebook to build capacity for SMEs
Polaris Bank has partnered with the global social media giant, Facebook, to provide free digital marketing training to SMEs in Nigeria.
Imama Amapakabo targets continental ticket with Abia Warriors
Abia Warriors New Coach Imama Amapakabo has give no himself a personal target on his new role with the NPFL side.
Segun Odegbami: Gernot Rohr not qualified for Super Eagles
Former Nigerian international Segun Odegbami says Gernot Rohr is not qualified to coach the Super Eagles, arguing that some former players are more worthy of the role than the German.
Bill Gates denies ‘inventing’ coronavirus outbreak
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates on Thursday pushed back against some of the conspiracy theories spreading online accusing him of creating the coronavirus outbreak.
Segun Odegbami: Rangers and 3SC are more than a club
Former Green Eagles Captain Segun Odegbami has described Rangers International of Enugu and Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan as more than ordinary clubs in Nigeria.
NITDA warns Nigerians on fake news
In line with its efforts at enlightening Nigerians on the nefarious actions of cybercriminals exploiting the COVID-19 Pandemic to mislead and defraud unsuspecting victims, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has warned the general public on the recent fake news in circulation.
NITDA alerts on fake WhatsApp file ‘Argentina is doing it’
A file circulating on WhatsApp named “Argentina is Doing it” is fake news, says the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).
Cleric identifies causes of rape cases
Pastor Bridget Kolade, a convener of August Girls Assembly and girls advocate, says collapse of marriage, carelessness and civilisation are factors responsible for incessant rape cases in Nigeria.
Former Edo speaker Zakawanu Garuba passes on
Garuba, a member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), who was speaker between 2007 and 2009, died in Abuja in the early hours of yesterday, July 18 after a brief undisclosed illness at the age of 54.
Grand jury indicts Woodberry for ‘wire fraud’
Olalekan Ponle, a Nigerian held in the United States for alleged multi-million-dollar fraud, has been indicted by the grand jury, a group of lawyers empowered to conduct legal proceedings and investigate potential criminal conduct.
Supreme Court strikes out suit against virtual hearing
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck out two suits by Lagos and Ekiti Governments challenging the validity and constitutionality of the Virtual Court Sittings procedure.
Jurgen Klopp congratulates Nigerian striker over Wycombe Championship promotion
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has congratulated England-born Nigerian striker Adebayo Akinfenwa following Wycombe’s promotion to the Championship.
Presidential panel quizzes Ibrahim Magu on N700 million training fund
Suspended Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, yesterday appeared before the Presidential panel probing him over allegations raised by Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, for the sixth time.
EFCC urges court to deny social media influencer bail
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) has urged an Ikeja Special Offences Court to deny popular social media influencer, Adedamola Adewale, bail.
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WhatsApp adds search feature to help users debunk viral messages
WhatsApp is piloting a new feature that lets users quickly search the contents of viral messages to fact-check misinformation, the company has announced.
Sokoto governor pardons 17 prison inmates
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Tuesday has granted pardon to 17 inmates of Sokoto Correctional centre.
NCDC: We’re working to ensure Nigerians have access to coronavirus vaccines when available
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it is working hard to ensure that Nigerians have access to the coronavirus vaccines when available.
Group plans nationwide protests against corruption Wednesday
He said similar protests will also take place in cities, towns and communities nationwide under strict working-class discipline and decorum, “to relaunch the campaign for an end to unabating looting of public resources and revamping of the social and economic fabric of our country.”
Resumption: Private schools have right to charge third term fees – minister
The Minister of State for Education, Mr Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, says that private school owners are entitled to charge fees for third term as schools start resuming for exit classes.
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Ogun set to reopen churches, mosques from August 14
Gov. Dapo Abiodun, who made this known while briefing journalists in Abeokuta, however, said the religious centres must strictly follow COVID-19 measures and guidelines.
Edo guber: My ‘SIMPLE’ agenda realistic, achievable – Pastor Ize-Iyamu
Mr Osagie Ize-Iyamu, Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming governorship election in Edo, says his ‘SIMPLE’ agenda is specific, realistic and achievable.
Presidency: Bola Tinubu, others should allow South East take its turn – Edwin Clark
Elder Statesman and former Federal Commissioner for Information, Senator Edwin Clark, said, weekend, that it was uncalled-for and hypocritical for Northern politicians to argue that there was no rotation of power between North and South, as President Muhammdu Buhari presently serving his second term if office, rode to power in 2015 based on the arrangement.
NDDC warns Nigerians against scammers offering fake jobs
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has warned the public against activities of fraudsters offering non-existent jobs to unsuspecting seekers.
Ibadan polytechnic rector recognised as most performing – official
The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria (COCSON) has bestowed the “Most Performing Rector in Nigeria” award on Prof. Kazeem Adebiyi of The Polytechnic, Ibadan.