Month: August 2025

Concerns As Your View Host, Moray Afolabi-Brown, Resigns From TVC

Abibat Babalola

Morayo Afolabi-Brown, the long-standing host of Your View and Managing Director of TVC Entertainment, has officially resigned from TVC Communications after 12 years with the network. Her resignation was confirmed in a statement issued by Edward Akintara, TVC Manager, PR, Corporate Communications & Marketing, on Tuesday, stating that her last working day will be Thursday, August 29, 2025. Morayo’s decision to step down, according to the network, is to enable her to pursue a long-held passion project she has nurtured over time. “We celebrate her for the incredible impact she…

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Grand Laureates Schools Mark One Decade Of Academic Excellence

Abibat Babalola

. Awards scholarships to three outstanding students       The Grand Laureates Schools has celebrated its 10th anniversary in Grand style, marking a decade of commitment to academic excellence, innovative teaching methodologies, and building a total child. Established in 2015, Grand Laureates Schools has evolved into a leading educational institution, nurturing the minds of students and empowering them to achieve their fullest potential. Speaking at the ceremony held in Ota, Ogun State, the Preprietress, Grand Laureates Schools, Mrs Idayat Abimbola Salau said: “Reaching this 10-year mark is not just…

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‘He Carried Alcohol At Point Of Boarding,’ FAAN Explains Airport Fraca With K1

ADEOLA YUSUF

  “The Eyinmama esempe crooner who has stood in protest infront of the aircraft was almost crushed when the pilot took off,” dirty details of the faceoff between the acclaimed King of Fuji and officials at Abuja airport   The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has said that acclaimed King of Fuji, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde, also known as K1 De Ultimate, had alcohol with him at the point of boarding a Value Jet flight at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Tuesday. Platforms Africa reports that the Director of…

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‘Tragedy In Ghana,’ Helicopter Crashes, Kills Two Ministers, 6 Other Top Officials

ADEOLA YUSUF

‘Dr. Boamah, Murtala Mohammed, 6 others,’ identities of men in the ill-fated military aircraft that killed all A military helicopter has crashed in Ghana, killing two (2) prominent ministers and six others officials and throwing the west Africa country into mourning. Platforms Africa reports that the victims include Minister for Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, and Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed. The tragic news was confirmed at a brief press conference by Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah. ‘Debt Recovery,’ Banks Takeover Ikeja Electric, Egbin Power,…

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Fake Local Computers Flood Nigeria, Manufacturers Petition NITDA, Give Details

ADEOLA YUSUF

    The certified Computer Manufacturers of Nigeria, (CCMON) has raised alarm over what it called the deployment of fake SPEEDSTAR Computers in the country, labelling this an economic sabotage on the nation especially the government’s renewed hope agenda. Platforms Africa reports that CCMON raised this alarm in a Petition to the National Information Development Agency (NITDA), alleging that the products were being deployed by NITAD contractors. The letter to NITDA jointly signed by its President, Engr. Adenike Abudu and its Secretary General, Tosin Ilesanmi, condemned the counterfeiting of SPEEDSTAR…

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Ekiti State Varsity Names Dr. Victor Adefemi Ag. HoD Mass Communication

ADEOLA YUSUF

  ‘MAPOLY To OOU, Education And Career,’ Four ‘Excellent’ things to know about the latest Mass Comm HoD in town + ‘With Effect from 1st August, 2025,’ details of the appointment letter signed by the Registrar, Ife Oluwole     The Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University has approved the appointment of Dr. Victor Adefemi as the Acting Head, Department of Mass Communication, Faculty of Multidisciplinary Studies at the University. Platforms Africa reports that the appointment, “which will be for one (1) year, with effect from 1st August, 2025,” was…

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‘Debt Recovery,’ Banks Takeover Ikeja Electric, Egbin Power, First Independent Power

ADEOLA YUSUF

    . ‘Kunle Ogunba (SAN) is now Receiver/Manager,’ Details of Federal High Court that placed three firms hitherto owned by Sahara Group under receivership + Names of Creditors Banks now in charge  . ‘We are not in receivership,’ Ikeja Electric, Egbin Power, First Independent Power react   A consortium of creditor banks has received the nod to takeover multi-million dollars assets belonging to Ikeja Electric, Egbin Power, and First Independent Power. Platforms Africa reports that a Federal High Court in Lagos, which declared this in a judgement, confirmed the…

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Meet 17-Year-Old Yobe Student Named World Best In English

Abibat Babalola

Nafisa Abdullah Aminu, a 17-year-old student from Yobe State, has been named the World Best in English Language Skills at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals held in London, United Kingdom. Representing Nigeria through the Nigerian Tulip International College, Nafisa outshone over 20,000 participants from 69 countries, marking a historic achievement that has brought global academic recognition to both her state and country. The TeenEagle competition is an internationally recognised contest that assesses English proficiency, critical thinking, and communication skills among students from both English-speaking and non-English-speaking nations. READ ALSO: Bandits…

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Bandits Abduct 20 Women In Fresh Zamfara Attack

Abibat Babalola

Bandits have abducted at least 20 persons, mostly young girls and women in Moriki town, Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. A resident of Moriki, Sufyanu Moriki, told Channels Television that the victims were abducted on Saturday while fetching firewood on the outskirts of the town. “The abduction actually happened on Saturday, they went out to fetch firewood at the outskirts of the town when they were kidnapped by the armed group.” “They are yet to contact anyone to demand ransom.” Police authorities in the state are yet to…

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Trump Threatens 250% Tariff Increase On Pharmaceuticals

Abibat Babalola

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that upcoming tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals could reach 250 percent, after starting at a lower level, while adding he plans to also unveil fresh duties on foreign semiconductors. “We’ll be putting (an) initially small tariff on pharmaceuticals, but in one year, one-and-a-half years, maximum, it’s going to go to 150 percent,” Trump said in an interview on CNBC. “And then it’s going to go to 250 percent because we want pharmaceuticals made in our country,” he added. In the same interview, Trump said he…

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