The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has made a significant disclosure regarding Ajuri Ngelale, who serves as the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to the NIPR, Mr. Ngelale is not a certified member of their institute. It is important to note that the law governing the NIPR stipulates that practising public relations without the requisite certification and licencing is a criminal offence. In a statement provided to PRNigeria by the recently elected members of the governing council, led by Dr. Ike Neliaku, the institute revealed that Mr. Ngelale lacks the fundamental knowledge…
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President Bola Tinubu has issued a directive to security agencies, instructing them to take immediate action to rescue the remaining female students of the Federal University Gusau in Zamfara State who were recently abducted by terrorists. Strongly condemning the abhorrent act of abduction, President Tinubu emphasised that there is no moral justification for such a heinous crime committed against innocent victims who were merely pursuing their right to quality education. The President firmly stated that his administration bears a solemn responsibility to protect every Nigerian citizen. In keeping with this unwavering commitment, he assured the families of the abducted students…
Charles Granville, a prominent figure in Nollywood known for his versatile talents as an actor, singer-songwriter, and filmmaker, has sadly passed away. The family released a statement confirming his demise, stating that the ‘Tinsel’ actor succumbed to a prolonged illness on Thursday, September 21, 2023. The statement, signed by a family member named Iyenemri Somiari Granville, also mentioned that details regarding funeral arrangements will be conveyed at a later date. Until his untimely passing, Charles Granville served as the chairman of the Advisory Committee on Arts and Entertainment. His illustrious filmography included notable works such as ‘Last Flight To Abuja,’…
A devastating fire tore through an illicit petrol depot located in the border town of Seme Krake, tragically claiming the lives of at least 33 individuals, local authorities have reported. Seme Krake, nestled in the southeastern department of Oueme within Benin, bore witness to this heart-wrenching incident. Dallys Ahouangbegnon, the head of the local fire brigade, provided chilling details of the fire’s origin, revealing that it initially sparked near the town’s pineapple market before swiftly spreading and engulfing nearby residences and parked vehicles. Quick-thinking efforts resulted in the urgent evacuation of three injured individuals for medical treatment. Eyewitnesses, fortunate enough…
One Miss Lauretta Onochie has explained the reason for flight delays and how the flight passengers can hold the flight company responsible. According to the “one Nigeria” advocate , she described flight delays as unforseen circumstances and when they are habitual, she stressed that they are like toiling with Nigerians or taking them for granted “Incessant flight delays have been a major issue in Nigeria. This is made worse by the fact that Nigerians appear not to know their rights when it comes to flight delays and flight cancellations, as stipulated by IATA” Onochie, on her X account, writes about…
In Akure, the capital of Ondo State, Nigeria, a 24-year-old man named Pelumi Folorunsho has been apprehended by the Ondo State Police Command for allegedly sodomising his eight-year-old step-brother. The incident occurred at the suspect’s residence on No. 3, Odige Street, in the NEPA area of Akure. Neighbours caught Folorunsho in the act and subsequently handed him over to law enforcement authorities. He has been charged with indecent assault and was presented before a Family Magistrate Court. The police prosecutor, Martins Olowofeso, informed the court that the incident took place on September 16, 2023, when the suspect allegedly forcefully assaulted…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says plans to introduce the Computer Based Test (CBT), mode in the administration of its examinations are at advanced stage. The Head of National Office (HNO), Mr. Patrick Areghan, gave the hint in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Saturday in Lagos. Areghan was speaking against the backdrop of the notable achievements and advancements of the council under his watch as he prepared to bow out of office on Oct. 1. He would be bowing out after completing his three-year tenure. Areghan said that introducing the CBT mode of administering…
The Federal Government has pledged to complete the Abuja-Lagos highway within four years, according to a statement by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, during a briefing on Saturday. The minister assured that once completed, the journey from Lagos to Abuja on the new highway would take only four hours. A notable feature of this ambitious project is that the entire road will be constructed using concrete, a cost-effective alternative to asphalt. This development marks a significant step towards enhancing transportation infrastructure in Nigeria. More Information to come
The mother of the late music sensation Mohbad has disclosed why she maintained a distance from her famous son. Promise Aloba, during an interview with TVC, revealed that her son had been living in fear due to bullying and physical assault. While Mohbad took good care of her during his lifetime, she chose to keep their relationship low-key because she was concerned that revealing her identity as his mother might put her at risk of kidnapping or harm. Aloba said, “I don’t tell people I am Mohbad’s mother, because he was scared, I might get kidnapped or killed. “I’ve spent…
In a bid to reduce poverty levels in Nigeria, President Tinubu has established a humanitarian alleviation trust fund for the country. The minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation, Betty Edu, revealed this on Friday at the sidelines of the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States. According to Edu, 30 percent of funding is expected to come from the federal government, while 70 percent is expected from donor agencies. In achieving this, the minister said the fund would have several governing cadres with a structure that made transparency possible and accountability possible. “Thirty percent of…
In honour of President Bola Tinubu’s determined global push to aggressively attract foreign direct investment into Nigeria, the world’s second largest stock exchange, the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (NASDAQ), on Wednesday in the world’s financial capital, invited President Tinubu to ring the closing bell, making him the first Nigerian President to ever receive the honour. The President, surrounded by Nigerian business leaders and officials of the Nigerian Stock Exchange, in trademark fashion, did not fail to seize the opportunity presented by the historic moment to boldly advance his foreign investment push as he stood, live, in…
The Lagos state governor has filled the office of Head of Civil Service of the state with Mr. Bode Agoro following the appointment of Hakeem Muri-Okunola by President Tinubu as the Principal Secretary in his office. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has made Mr. Bode Agoro the 22nd Head of Civil Service of the state. Revaling this , the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile via X late friday Night Agoro’s appointment is to take effect from September 30, 2023. According to Akosile, in reference to a circular by the outgoing HOS, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, he noted that Agoro joined the Lagos State Public…