Day: February 14, 2025

How USAID Funded Boko Haram, Sponsored Chibok Girls’ Kidnap – US Congressman

Aliyu Aliyu

    “USAID’s annual budget of $697 million including cash shipments to madrasas (Islamic schools), has inadvertently funded terrorist training camps and extremist groups,” Scott Perry gives World- shaking dirty details     A United States congressman, Scott Perry, has accused the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) of financing terror groups like Islamic State and al-Qaeda including their local affiliates such as Boko Haram. Mr Perry made these remarks on Thursday during the inaugural session of the Congress’ Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE), an advisory body…

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UNIZIK Expels Female Student For Assaulting Lecturer

Ganiyu Amodu

The Management of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has expelled Precious Mbakwe, the student who was captured assaulting a lecturer in a viral video. In a letter signed by the university registrar, Victor Modebelu, and addressed to Ms Mbakwe, the university said the student disciplinary committee found her guilty of assault on a lecturer, Chukwudi Okoye. The letter titled “Expulsion from Nnamdi Azikiwe University”, also noted that the student violated the Students Disciplinary Regulations particularly Regulation 4 (SDR). It added that the expulsion takes effect immediately. Afenifere Leader, Ayo Adebanjo,…

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Afenifere Leader, Ayo Adebanjo, Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

Leader of the pan-Yoruba sociopolitical group, Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo is dead. Adebanjo’s family confirmed the development in a statement made available to journalists on Friday. The statement was jointly signed by his children, Mrs. Ayotunde Atteh (nee Ayo-Adebanjo), Mrs. Adeola Azeez (nee Ayo-Adebanjo), and Mr. Obafemi Ayo-Adebanjo. According to the statement, the Afenifere leader died peacefully on Friday morning, February 14 at his Lekki, Lagos home at the age of 96. “We will forever cherish his commitment to fighting for truth, equity, and justice. ‘Remove The Beads, Free My…

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South-West Governors Agree To Set Up Joint Surveillance, Monitoring Team

Abibat Babalola

The Southwest Governors’ Forum has resolved to establish a Joint Surveillance and Monitoring Team. The team will be tasked with coordinating security operations across the region. This is part of the communique issued at the end of the Forum’s meeting held Thursday at the State House in Lagos. The move, they said, is a direct response to the emerging threats of ISWAP and other criminal groups whose activities are inimical to the peace and stability of the Southwest. READ ALSO: CBN To Sanction Bankswith ATM Withdrawal Limit Below N20,000 CBN…

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‘It’s Mistake’ — MTN Nigeria Reverses 200% Data Bundle Tariff Hike

Abibat Babalola

Nigeria’s telecommunications giant, MTN, has reversed its 15G data plan 200 percent tariff hike. The company disclosed this in a statement through its official X account on Thursday. Recall that on Tuesday, MTN commenced implementation of a 200 percent tariff hike for the 15G data bundle alongside other data plans. The hike had contravened the 50 percent telecom tariff hike approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission. Meanwhile, in an update on Thursday, the firm apologised to Nigerians for the 15G data tariff hike. READ ALSO: CBN To Sanction Bankswith ATM…

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CBN To Sanction Bankswith ATM Withdrawal Limit Below N20,000

Abibat Babalola

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has threatened to sanction banks that limit Automated Teller Machines (ATM) withdrawal to less than N20,000 per transaction. The apex bank disclosed this in a document addressing concerns over the reviewed fees on ATM withdrawal. Recall that CBN on Tuesday increased ATM transaction withdrawal fees, saying, from March 1st, bank customers will pay N100 charge for every N20,000 withdrawal from the on-site ATM of other banks. The CBN in a circular to banks and other financial institutions, the CBN said, “ATM Transaction Fees On-Us…

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Again, Osun Monarch Adds a New Feather

Dorcas Sanni Ojelabi

The ‘Advocate for Good Governance in Nigeria’ (AFGIN), a non-governmental organization based in Abuja on Thursday, February 13, 2025 presented a ‘Distinguished Leadership Honour’ award to HRM Oba, (Engr.) Moses Oluwafemi Agunsoye, the Elegboro of Ijebu-jesa, Osun state. Platforms Africa reports that AFGIN an initiative inspired by the numerous accounts of citizens on government negligence and incompetence was established in 2018 to enhance democratic process and good governance in Nigeria. Stating Oba Agunsoye’s notable contributions to human development, community building, job creation and capacity enhancement; AFGIN through the Director of…

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‘Remove The Beads, Free My Son’ – 2Baba’s Mother To Natasha Osawaru

Ganiyu Amodu

Rose Idibia, the mother of veteran singer Innocent, popularly known as 2face, has raised the alarm that Nigerians should help her beg Edo State lawmaker, Natasha Osawaru, to leave her son. She made the appeal in a video that went viral on Thursday evening. According to Mrs Idibia, 2face is presently not in his right frame of mind due to the divorce proceedings with his estranged wife, Annie. “Good evening, Nigerians. My name is Mrs Rose Idibia, the mother of 2face. This message is for Miss Natasha Osawaru of Edo…

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Popular OAP Nedu Wazobia Quits Honest Bunch Podcast

Ganiyu Amodu

Nigerian media personality Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, popularly known as Nedu Wazobia, has announced his departure from The Honest Bunch podcast. His exit follows controversy surrounding a recent episode featuring comedian and reality TV star Deeone, who alleged that social media critic VeryDarkMan (VDM) was attracted to men. In response, VDM accused Nedu of persistently requesting his appearance on the podcast since 2024 and allegedly offering to buy him a car as an incentive. He further claimed that Nedu had reached out multiple times, suggesting this was the reason behind the…

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‘I Wouldn’t Be Widow If Akeredolu Had Listened To Me’ — Betty

Ganiyu Amodu

Former First Lady of Ondo State, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has said that she would not have been a widow if the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu had listened to her. Mrs Anyanwu-Akeredolu stated this in an exclusive interview with StarNews Publisher, Olumide Akinrinlola, published on Thursday. Diagnosed with breast cancer 27 years ago, the former Ondo First Lady said her decision to seek medical care rather than relying on spiritual healers was a crucial step in her recovery. Her husband Akeredolu died from prostate cancer on December 23, 2023. According to Betty,…

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