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  There is massive jubilation as the Federal Government paid the newly increased N77,000 monthly allowance to members of Natioanal Youth Service Corps (NYSC) nationwide. This comes days after NYSC director general, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu announced that corps members across Nigeria will receive a the new N77,000 allowance starting from March 2025. Many of the corps members on Wednesday, March 26, took to social media to share screenshots of their payments. Usman Lilussy on Facebook posted; “Alhamdulillah 🙏 77k don land. Thank you baba DG” Another corps member Idris Yahuza posted saying; “This is the month of joy to all Coprs Members 77k don enter.” Adeleke Timothy corrobating the development wrote; “The distance you keep while I was collecting 33k. Pls keep the same distance now FG thanks for the 77k🙏🤣🤣” The increase of the NYSC monthly allowance to N77,000 has its roots in the Nigerian government’s efforts to adjust the national minimum wage. The Federal Government en...

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  The co-Ceo of Samsung Electronics, Han Jong-hee d!ed of a heart attack on Tuesday, March 25, at the age of 63. Han, who was also a board member, passed away at a hospital on Tuesday while being treated for cardiac arrest, a company spokesperson said. Samsung has not yet decided on a successor, the spokesperson added. “He died from cardiac arrest today,” a Samsung spokesperson said, adding that Han was survived by his wife and three children. Han became chief executive officer of South Korea's biggest company in 2022 and was also in charge of its consumer electronics and mobile devices division. Han is credited with boosting the South Korean tech giant’s television business on the global stage. He joined Samsung in 1988 and was seen as having played a key role in getting its high-end TV sets noticed worldwide. “Han was central in the unveiling of Samsung’s world-class LED TVs,” the firm said in a company biography published earlier this month. “His numerous other innovations enabl...

 The management of Ekiti State University are extorting students in the name of Convocation. EKSU convocation is this Friday. Convocating students must pay N100,000 each for certificate. How can people be so callous and wicked?

  The management of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has announced the closure of the school after five students lost thier lives in an horrific motor accident. The accident involving a luxurious bus travelling from Ibadan and an 18-passenger bus from Osogbo had a head-on collision resulting in multiple fatalities including the five UNIOSUN students. It was gathered that five other persons were killed in the unfortunate incident which occurred at Balogun Area of Ikire on Sunday, March 23, 2025. The management of the Osun State University, which announced this in a statement in Osogbo on Monday through the institution’s public relations officer, Ademola Adesoji, said it is deeply saddened by the tragic road accident. According to him, “Our University Management, upon receiving this distressing news, swiftly dispatched a team to the scene to identify and support any of our students involved in the accident.” “Regrettably, we confirm the loss of Olagbemide Dotun, a 200-level student of...

  A HEARTFELT APPRECIATION TO EVERYONE WHO MADE THIS RAMADAN LECTURE A SUCCESS   Alhamdulillah! Alhamdulillah!! Alhamdulillah!!! The overwhelming success of this Ramadan Lecture is not just mine—it belongs to every single individual who contributed in one way or another. As the Director of Inter-Campus Affairs, NANS Southwest Zone D, I had the honor of leading this initiative, but it was your dedication, your support, and your commitment that made it possible. From the depths of my heart, I extend my sincere gratitude to all students across the Zone D states for their participation and engagement. You have proven that beyond our academic pursuits, we are also individuals of faith and character, seeking knowledge and striving for goodness. May you all continue to excel in your studies, in your faith, and in life. May you always stand for what is right, support good causes, and be great ambassadors of your name, family, and institution.  *A SPECIAL SHOUTOUT TO THE AMAZING T...

  Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has made new appointments to the boards of three tertiary institutions in the state. The governor also approved the appointment of nine part-time members to the Oyo State Pilgrims’ Welfare Board (Christian Wing). The appointments were announced in a letter signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi. Professor Ayodeji Omole has been reappointed as the Chairman of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Governing Council, while Mrs. Titilayomi Ahmadu, Mr. Idowu Olukunle Adeosun, Mr. Jelili Bamidele Busari, and Dr. Teslim Adediran have been appointed as members of the council. Their appointments take effect from April 1, 2025. The governor has also approved the appointment of Dr. Adesola Kazeem Adeduntan, the immediate past Chief Executive Officer of First Bank Nigeria, as the Chairman of the Governing Council of the Abiola Ajimobi Technical University,Ibadan. The newly appointed members of the council includ...

  Tragedy struck on Sunday when five students of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) lost their lives in a tragic auto crash around the Balogun area of Ikire community in Irewole Local Government of Osun State. The ghastly road accident involving a luxurious bus traveling from Ibadan and an 18-passenger bus from Osogbo resulted in multiple fatalities, including five UNIOSUN students. Confirming the incident in a press statement, the university’s Public Relations Officer, Ademola Adesoji, stated that, according to reports from the Nigerian Police and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the accident was caused by a head-on collision between the two buses, leading to a severe impact that claimed the lives of several passengers. According to the statement, “Our university management, upon receiving this distressing news, swiftly dispatched a team to the scene to identify and support any of our students involved in the accident. “Regrettably, we confirm the loss of the following students:...

  Some youths have looted Ramadan palliative reportedly meant to be distributed in Gombe State by Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Seyi Tinubu has been touring northern states, participating in Iftar with residents and political leaders while launching Ramadan feeding programmes for the less privileged.  However, the initiative has generated heated debates on social media, with some welcoming the gesture and others condemning it as inadequate for addressing the region’s pressing needs. Some northern elites argue that northern Nigeria deserves more substantial support beyond food handouts, while supporters view it as a charitable effort.  Former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, criticised the Ramadan food distribution initiative by Tinubu’s son, calling it an insult to the rich heritage of Northern Nigeria. “It’s a disgrace to Arewa (Northern region) and our founding fathers that Tinubu’s son came to Sokoto and Kano to share cooked rice. It is insulti...

A member of the House of Representatives, Mukhtar Aliyu Betara has confirmed that federal lawmakers received N7.6 million each as a “Sallah gesture” but denied claims that the payment was a bribe to influence support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s intervention in the Rivers State political crisis. On Tuesday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared a state of emergency in the south-south state, citing the prolonged political crisis and vandalisation of oil installations. The president suspended Siminalayi Fubara, governor of the state; Ngozi Odu, his deputy; and all house of assembly members for six months. Tinubu also appointed Ibok-Ete Ibas, a retired vice-admiral, as the sole administrator for Rivers. On Thursday, the senate and the house of representatives controversially approved Tinubu’s request for the emergency rule. A report had alleged that 45 senators were offered $5,000 each on Tuesday night, while another 42 received $10,000 each on Wednesday night, ahead of the national a...

  A law student at the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) was left in shock after encountering an exam question based on the viral 'Lamba for Lambo' saga involving Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy and Sophia Egbueje. shocked The question reads: To what is now known as the "Lamba for Lambo' saga, Sophie had a one-night stand with Burna Boy, with the agreement that the latter would buy her a Lamboghini Jeep. Burna Boy reneged on the agreement, and Sophie is contemplating bring an action in court to enforce the agreement. Advice her (3 marks)" It could be recalled that Sophia Egbueje, in a leaked audio tape, accused Burna Boy of allegedly sleeping with her in exchange for a Lamborghini but failing to fulfill his promise afterward. The explosive audio, which set the internet on fire, sparked strong criticism, laughter, and intense analysis on social media, with many debating the moral and legal implications of the allegations. Surprisingly, UNIPORT’s Faculty of Law ...

  Director-General of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu has announced that all corps members would be credited with their new monthly allowance of N77,000 effective from March, 2025. Brig.-Gen. Nafiu said the Scheme and Federal Government are responsive to corps members’ welfare and would continue to ensure that their well-being was accorded maximum priority at all times. The NYSC D-G disclosed this on Thursday while interacting with corps members in Wuse and Garki NYSC Zonal Offices of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja. General Nafiu, who thanked the corps members for their selfless service to the nation, advised them to remain calm, dedicated, focused and disciplined. He lauded the founding father of the Scheme for conceiving the vision, while advocating that all should rally round the NYSC to fulfill its mandate. General Nafiu described the NYSC as a beautiful scheme that is committed to building bridges and exposing graduate yout...