News Archives - Page 267 of 606

Jun

18

2025

Benue Monarch Alleges Genocidal Land Grabbing Plan by Herders

Metro, News, Opinion, Social IssuesBenue State, Herdsmen, Nigeria, Opinion

The Tor Tiv, James Ortese Iorzua Ayatse, has accused herders of orchestrating a well-planned genocide aimed at grabbing land in Benue State. Addressing President Bola Tinubu during a stakeholders meeting in Makurdi, Ayatse disputed the common narrative that the crisis in Benue is a result of farmer-herder conflicts or communal clashes. According to Ayatse, the situation in Benue is a calculated and systematic attempt by herders to seize land through violent means, which has been ongoing for decades. He expressed concern that misinformation has led to misguided suggestions, such as promoting tolerance and peaceful coexistence, without acknowledging the true nature…

Jun

18

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Don’s Media Launch in Abia To Feature: Davido, Timaya, Kcee, Cubana Chief Priest, Bright Chimezie, Peruzzi, Others

Abia State, Business, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Metro, News, SponsoredAbia State, Entertainment, OMPAN

Lagos is coming to Abia!!! Big things are happening in Umuahia this June! Two powerful radio stations Don FM 103.7 and Ikoro FM 93.3 are launching on Friday, June 27th, at Umuawa Alaocha in Abia State. Hosted by Chairman of Don Media Group; Mayor Lucky Igbokwe aka Don Lulu, the day will feature cultural displays, community tributes, and performances by Davido, Timaya, Kcee, Cubana Chief Priest, Bright Chimezie, Peruzzi, Zlatan, Zoro, Jeriq and Sabinus all expertly guided by the comedic hosting of Funnybone. It’s also Don Lulu’s birthday, a double celebration! The former Abia State Governorship aspirant and philanthropist says…

Jun

18

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic Cracks Down on Textbook Extortion, Vows Zero Tolerance for Academic Misconduct

Abia State, Education, NewsAbia State, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic, Education

Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic's Rector, Dr. Okoro, has announced a strict ban on lecturers forcing students to buy specific textbooks, deeming the practice extortionate and unacceptable. This move aims to alleviate the financial burden on students and their families, particularly when the textbooks are pricey, unnecessary, or unrelated to the curriculum. Dr. Okoro condemned the act, describing it as inappropriate and unacceptable, and revealed that some lecturers have exploited the practice to engage in unethical behaviors, including extortion and "sex for grades," which he declared will no longer be tolerated. "It is no longer business as usual," Dr. Okoro stated, emphasizing…

Jun

18

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

APC Chieftain Dismisses Rumours of Rift Between Tinubu, Shettima

News, Opinion, PoliticsAll Progressives Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Kashim Shettima, Politics

A prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Ismaeel Ahmed, has debunked speculations of a rift between President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, dismissing claims of plans to replace the Vice President ahead of the 2027 presidential election as “malicious rumours.” Speaking on Tuesday, the former APC Board of Trustees member categorically denied reports of friction between the two leaders, emphasizing their mutual trust. “It’s not true. I know it very well. There is trust between President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima. We are trying to create an issue where there is none,” Ahmed stated. He refuted suggestions that…

Jun

18

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Meta unveils WhatsApp monetization features, set for global rollout

Business, Lifestyle, News, SponsoredBusiness, Meta, WhatsApp

Meta has announced major changes to WhatsApp’s Updates tab, introducing three new features aimed at helping creators, organizations, and businesses grow their presence and monetize content. Meta, in a statement released on Monday, revealed that the Updates tab, which houses both Status and Channels, will now support Channel Subscriptions for exclusive updates, Promoted Channels for discoverability, and Ads in Status for business visibility. These features mark a significant expansion of WhatsApp’s business model and represent its most ambitious move yet into monetizing the platform. Reaching 1.5 billion users Meta said over 1.5 billion people use the Updates tab daily to…