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Inside El Salvador's brutal mega-prison – from rival gangs to 'torture' claims. El Salvador launched a massive crackdown on its high murder rate over the last decade, but critics of one particularly strict prison have said conditions there are too harsh. Imagine life in a cell for 23 and a half hours every day. This is reality for some of El Salvador’s most violent criminals. The 'terrorism confinement centre', known as 'Crecot', is full of hardened gangsters, drug dealers and murderers. Each of them can only wear white shirts and shorts over an array of intimidating tattoos. CNN was granted access to the prison amid concern around human rights in the jail. The nation's hardline president, Nayib Bukele, has vowed to crackdown on heinous crimes in the nation’s capital. The crime rate has plummeted over the last decade – once at a staggering 107 homicides per 100,000 people, the figure was at 7.8 people per 100,000 in 2023...

Oyo Gov’t To Conduct Computer Based Exam For 15,000 Candidates. The Oyo State Government has said about Fifteen Thousand candidates will sit for its forthcoming Computer based test for recruitment into different cadres in the civil service. The Chairman, Oyo State Civil Service Commission, Alh. Kamoru Abiodun Aderibigbe disclosed this today in Ibadan at his office. According to him, the examination will be held from Monday, November 25, 2024- Thursday, November 28, 2024. He said approval was given by Governor Seyi Makinde for about Nine Hundred (900) Officers to be recruited into over 60 Cadres across MDAs in the Mainstream of the Civil Service. Speaking further, the Chairman said out of Twenty-Two Thousand, Two Hundred and Thirty-Five (22,235) applications received by the Commission, Fifteen thousand were qualified to sit for the CBT. Aderibigbe said the recruitment is unprecedented in the history of Oyo State, as there has never been a time in the last two decades when su...

Governor Eno Cracks Down on Kiosk Scalpers at Christmas Village, Promises Tough Action. Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has recently raised concerns about the illegal sale of kiosks at the Christmas village, warning that these kiosks should not be sold for more than the government-approved price of N100,000. He disclosed that he has received reliable information indicating that some individuals are buying these kiosks and then reselling them to vendors at inflated prices, sometimes reaching as high as N300,000. According to a report by Vanguard, in a statement released to the press on Thursday in Uyo, Governor Eno made it clear that anyone caught engaging in this unlawful practice would face serious consequences. He urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities related to these sales. “I have credible intelligence that some people bought shops at the Christmas village and are now reselling them for as much as N300,000. If anyone asks you to pa...

Top 10 UEFA Champions League all-time top scorers. The top two  Champions League goal scorers are Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, while Robert Lewandowski is now in third place with a goal from his own century. Ronaldo has scored goals for Real Madrid, Juventus, and Manchester United, while Messi has scored goals for Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain The  UEFA Champions League was first played in 1992–1993, and since then, it has come to be associated with the greatest attackers in football history. Karim Benzema, Robert Lewandowski, Lionel Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo have all amassed impressive goal totals Ronaldo and Messi are the only players to date to score over 100 goals in the competition, and like the remaining players in the all-time European Cup/Champions League top 10, neither featured in the competition when it was still the European Champion Clubs’ Cup. With no group stage and knockout ties throughout, players had fewer games p...

Amb. Peter Ryan Assures African School of Economics Of Ireland’s Support. Ireland’s Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Mr Peter Ryan, has expressed his commitment to supporting African School of Economics (ASE), the Pan-African University of Excellence, in achieving its vision. The Ambassador made this commitment while paying a courtesy visit to the management of the University on Wednesday November 20, 2024 at the ASE Campus, Abuja. Ambassador Ryan noted that his country is ready to explore potential collaborations and partnerships with ASE with a view to achieving such shared goals of promoting education, entrepreneurship, and cultural exchange between Irish universities and African School of Economics. While introducing the University to the Ambassador, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mahfouz Adedimeji, highlighted its transformational vision and stressed its strengths in research, culture and entrepreneurship. He noted that through high quality education, ASE aims to pro...

Tinubu sacks UNIZIK VC, Governing Council. President Bola Tinubu has approved the dissolution of the Governing Council of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State, and the removal of Prof. Bernard Ifeanyi Odoh, the institution’s new Vice Chancellor. Tinubu also approved the removal of Mrs Rosemary Ifoema Nwokike, Nnamdi Azikiwe University registrar. The Council, led by Ambassador Greg Ozumba Mbadiwe, includes five other members: Hafiz Oladejo, Augustine Onyedebelu, and Engr. Amioleran Osahon, and Rtd. Gen. Funsho Oyeneyin. statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, said the sacking of the Governing Council and officials followed reports that the Council illegally appointed an unqualified vice-chancellor without following due process. “After the controversial appointment, the Federal Government stepped in to address tensions between the university’s Senate and the Governing Council of the 23-year-old institution,” th...

ACTING COAS ORDERS INVESTIGATION OF VIRAL AUDIO-VISUAL REPORT ON ALLEGATION OF BRUTALITY BY NIGERIAN ARMY PERSONNEL ACTING COAS ORDERS INVESTIGATION OF VIRAL AUDIO-VISUAL REPORT ON ALLEGATION OF BRUTALITY BY NIGERIAN ARMY PERSONNEL The attention of the Nigerian Army (NA) has been drawn to a viral audio-visual recording circulating on social media platforms, purportedly showing a senior Army officer and 2 other soldiers in an altercation with a man and woman within the Abuja metropolis. The circumstances leading to this incident are not clear at the moment. However, the Acting Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has ordered an immediate investigation to unravel the true circumstances surrounding this altercation. The NA remains committed to serving and protecting all law-abiding Nigerians as enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Therefore, we urge the public to be rest assured that due diligence will be applied to reach a logi...

First Bank of Nigeria announces new name At last, First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) Holdings Plc has received approval to change the company’s name to First Holdco Plc. The company’s shareholders approved the name change at the 12th Annual General Meeting (AGM), held virtually on Thursday, November 14, 2024. In a statement released over the weekend, Adewale Arogundade, the company’s Secretary, confirmed that the resolution extends to all by issuing FBN Holdings’ subsidiaries. According to the company, the change will be extended to all subsidiaries. The approved changes include shifting the company’s legal name from FBN Holdings Plc to First Holdco Plc and its brand name to FirstHoldco. statement from First Bank reads: “That there should be a change of the legal and brand names of the company from FBN Holdings Plc and FBN Holdings to First Holdco Plc and FirstHoldco, respectively. “That the change of legal and brand names should be extended to the subsidiaries of FBN Holdings Plc...

Moment lady reports ‘a brother’ in church for ignoring all her ‘green lights’. A viral video captures the moment a lady reported a brother in church whom she’s crushing on for ignoring all the signs that she was showing him. During a church service, the pastor read out the complaint that a lady had about a certain brother in church. According to her, she has had eyes for the brother for some time now, and has been showing him signs that she was interested in him. However, the guy has been ignoring the sign and she decided to take matters into her own hands by reporting him in church. The church members laughed uproariously over this as the pastor read out the complaint. “There’s a brother in church that I am having crush on but he has not been looking at me…” she said in part. Check out reactions that trailed this … jordanskillzose said: “Even the girl that wrote is acting surprised 😂” faithfitnesstore wrote: “Re...

Portable’s Viral Reaction to Wizkid’s ‘Kese’ Sparks Laughter and Support from Fans. video capturing Nigerian singer Portable’s reaction to Wizkid’s latest song “Kese” has gone viral, sparking a flurry of reactions from fans. The clip shows the controversial artist having a blast in a club in Canada when “Kese” started playing on the DJ’s set. In the video, Portable, already hyped up by his entourage, could not contain his excitement upon hearing the song, and decided to show his appreciation in a big way. As the DJ transitioned to playing “Kese,” Portable stood up, walked over to the DJ booth, and began spraying dollar bills, much to the surprise of the DJ, who seemed equally delighted by the unexpected gesture. Fans who witnessed the moment were quick to express their amusement, as the clip quickly spread across social media. Portable’s extravagant display of excitement left fans in stitches, with some praising him for his spontaneity and love for his fellow artist. Howeve...

'It’s cruel’– parents of deceased UK teenager beg Nigerian scammers to stop sextortion. Mark and Ros Dowey, parents of a British teenager who took his own life after falling victim to sextortion, have appealed to perpetrators to stop the act. Murray, their 16-year-old son, committed suicide after he was tricked by scammers from Nigeria who posed as a girl, into sending compromising pictures of himself. In September, a US court sentenced two Nigerian brothers who targeted a 17-year-old in a sextortion scam, to 17 years and six months in prison. Jordan DeMay killed himself less than six hours after he started talking to the brothers who pretended to be a girl his age and flirted with him on Instagram. The prosecution was the first successful measure against sextortion in the US, where it is a rapidly growing cybercrime, often linked to Nigeria. Murray’s parents also blamed social media companies for not doing enough to protect children online. In July, Meta, the pare...

We Will Respond With Painful Blows, We'll Fight To The Very End; Just Wait And See — Hossein Salami. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) chief, Hossein Salami, issued a pointed warning to Israel on Thursday, declaring that Iran will not allow Israel to control the fate of Muslims. In a strongly worded statement reported by Iran International English on Twitter, Salami said, “Our eyes are fixed upon you, and we will fight to the very end, refusing to let you dictate the fate of Muslims. Retribution will come; we will respond with painful blows—just wait and see.”The IRGC chief’s remarks come amid an increase in hostile rhetoric and military posturing between Iran and Israel, reflecting a longstanding, tense relationship. Salami’s statement emphasizes the IRGC’s stance on Israel as a central adversary and reaffirms Iran’s commitment to challenging what it sees as Israeli influence in the Middle East. His words imply that Iran is prepared for potential military...

EFCC Has Revealed Those Responsible For Frequent Collapsing Of the National Grid. According to a post by Tifemax News,The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed those responsible for the frequent collapsing of the national power grid. The Comission allegedly blamed corrupt contractors in the energy sector for supplying and using substandard electrical materials. The anti-corruption agency also expressed concerns over the inadequate implementation and execution of capital projects in Nigeria, emphasizing that the country cannot attain infrastructural or economic growth under such circumstances. Ola Olukoyede, the EFCC Chairman, made these remarks at the commission's headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday during a visit from members of the House Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes. This year, the grid has experienced ten outages, causing nationwide blackouts. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has attributed this issue to outdated power ...

“U Blessed us With an Amazing Daughter: ”Funke Akindele Remembers Late Mother, Pays Glowing Tribute. Funke Akindele has remembered her late mother, who died in February last yearShe made a post about the late woman and also shared a picture which was accompanied by an appreciation noteThe message sparked reactions among her fans, who also joined in appreciating Akindele’s late mother Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has remembered her late mother more than a year after her unfortunate demise Tifemax new had reported that the movie star had lost her dear mother, Dr RB Adebanjo-Akindele, who died in February 2023. Funke Akindele appreciates late mother. Photo credit@funkejenifaakindeleSource: Instagram In a post on her Instagram page, the mother of two shared a picture of her mother and accompanied it with an appreciation message. She thanked her for the way she brought her up. Akindele says she is a strong woman In her post, the movie star, who dedicated her movie to her lat...

Nigerian lady working as teacher in UK trends due to how she taught Oyinbo kids. A Nigerian lady who is a teacher in the UK has impressed netizens because of the method she used to deliver a lessonThe lady was eating a snack popular called ‘chin chin’ in Nigeria and she used it to deliver a lesson to the kidsShe taught the children what the snack is called in Nigeria and also told them how it sounds as she chewed A Nigerian lady working as a teacher abroad impressed netizens due to how she does her job. The lady was spotted in a video teaching her pupils through a funny method. The Nigerian teacher uses funny methods to teach. Photo credit: TikTok/@tishaa_uk1.Source: TikTok In the video she shared, @tishaa_uk1, was seen eating a snack popularly called ‘chin chin.’ She asked the children if they knew what they were eating and they told her it was snacks. She told them it was called ‘chin chin’ and the Oyinbo children attempted to pronounce it. The teacher also ...

Prophet Joshua Iginla Reveals Why The Mortality Rate Of Men Is Higher Than That Of Women In a recent YouTube video, Prophet Joshua Iginla, founder of Champions Royal Assembly, addressed the higher mortality rate among men and challenged common societal expectations of masculinity. Highlighting statistics, he noted that men tend to have shorter life spans than women, especially in areas where they face significant stress and physical demandsProphet Iginla criticized superficial standards for defining a "real man," saying, “I’m not a real man because I drive an expensive car, own a house, or married a beautiful woman.” He argued that these societal pressures can harm men’s health and well-being. Drawing from scripture, he encouraged men to view manhood through a biblical lens, explaining that true masculinity is defined by God, not material success. “In Genesis 1:27, God made you male,” he said, urging men to embrace God’s purpose rather than conforming to societal ...

President Tinubu allegedly commits impeachable offense. The APC chieftain remarked that Nigeria, a nation with a Christian-majority population, should not engage in political alliances that imply religious alignment. Udeogaranya, speaking to Vanguard, argued that Tinubu's actions were unconstitutional, suggesting they could even warrant impeachment. “Nigeria is a secular state, and by attending the Arab-Islamic Summit, President Tinubu is dragging the nation into an international alignment that does not reflect our constitution or identity,” he stated. Udeogaranya further stressed that Tinubu, as President, took an oath to uphold Nigeria’s secular stance, which he believes has been disregarded. Adding weight to his critique, Udeogaranya remarked that Nigeria, a nation with a Christian-majority population, should not engage in political alliances that imply religious alignment. “To unilaterally drag Nigeria into Arab and Islamic nation’s affairs is a grievous disparaging...

'I am honored to stand with you’: Prince Harry releases emotional statement to mark day that means a lot to him. Although Prince Harry missed this year’s Remembrance Sunday service, he was there in spirit. The exiled royal did what he could to show his support from across the pond but his absence did not go unnoticed, and now the prince has broken his silence with an emotional statement. Remembrance Day is a memorial day observed in commonwealth states in which the sacrifices of fallen soldiers are honored. Meanwhile, in the U.S., Veterans Day is also being honored across the country.  Obviously it’s a very important day for Prince Harry, who served in the military for ten years, including in Afghanistan. His service had a great impact on him, his desire to be a soldier was strong and the prince was reportedly furious when his deployment was cut short due to press leaks. Anyways it’s fair to say that days like Remembrance Day are no doubt incred...

I Stopped Acting Movies When Some Vital Organs Were Damaged In My Body Due To Lupus Disease" Afolabi. Popular Yoruba movie actress Kemi Afolabi has revealed one of the reasons she stopped acting movies recently, while also stating some of the steps she took that improved her health condition. In a video that was posted on the official YouTube channel of Kunleafod TV during an interview with Kunle Afod, she disclosed that she stopped acting movies when she fell sick, saying that some of her vital organs were affected at the time. In her statement, she said, "The sickness started on the day of my housewarming party when I fell down and I took some treatments, but the sickness wouldn't go away, and that was when I had to call my doctor for a proper examination of my health. The sickness started getting worse by the day, and I spent a few months moving from one hospital to another in Nigeria. I stopped acting in movies when some vital organs were damaged in my bod...

"Power abuse” – Verydarkman lashes out at Senator’s wife over alleged police assault on skit-maker. In  his sharp criticism, he highlighted the disturbing trend of police being used to silence anyone who speaks against the elite — a pattern that has left ordinary Nigerians without a voice or protection in their own land. The scandal surrounding a Taraba senator’s wife has ignited an online uproar, with shocking allegations that she exploited her power to unleash brutal police violence on a skitmaker.Verydarkman (VDM) seized the moment, stepped into the fray with a searing rebuke that took aim not only at the senator’s wife but at the entire law enforcement apparatus allegedly complicit in this disturbing act. Nigerian activist and fearless crusader Martins Vincent Otse, known as Verydarkman (VDM), has lit up social media with a searing callout against Hajia Fatima Lau, the wife of Senator Shuaibu Isa Lau, who represents Taraba North. The drama erupted when Mrs. Lau all...

Pastor preaches about betrayal using new NURTW boss MC Oluomo, Koko Zaria as cas… A white garment cleric, Oladele Genesis, has reacted to MC Oluomo’s return as the new national president of the NURTWIn a video that has gone viral, Oladele Genesis, during a church service, spoke against betrayal while using MC Oluomo and Koko Zaria as a case studyThe cleric’s comment on betrayal in the video stirred comments from many, as many shared diverse opinions Musiliu Akinsaya, well known as MC Oluomo, has continued to trend on social media as a video of a white garment cleric, Oladele Genesis, speaking about his emergence as the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) president has caught people’s attention. Recall that on Saturday, November 9, MC Oluomo emerged as the NURTW’s new national president. Video of pastor preaching about betrayal trends. Credit: israeloladeleofficial/mcoluomo/kokozaria_americaboySource: Instagram Oladele, while speaking to his church members about...

Petrol pump price set to drop as Dangote, marketers sign deal. The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has secured an agreement with Dangote Petroleum Refinery to lift products directly. This, according to the association, will ensure the availability of petroleum to Nigerians at a cheaper rate. IPMAN’s National President, Abubakar Garima, announced this at a press briefing on Monday in Abuja, following a meeting of the National Working Committee of the association. He explained that the Dangote refinery had obliged IPMAN to lift PMS, AGO and DPK directly for onward supply to IPMAN depots and retail outlets. This new arrangement with the Dangote refinery would ensure a steady and ceaseless supply of PMS products all over Nigeria at an affordable rate. He said, “Following our recent meeting with Alhaji Aliko Dangote and members of his top management staff in Lagos, we are happy to state the following; Dangote Refinery has obliged IPMAN to lift PMS, AGO and...

I Wish You Nothing But Pain Till You Rest In The Bossom Of Devils – Lady Curses Ex-Boyfriend Preparing For Marriage. A  Nigerian woman  , identified as Florence Sudar Clement, has sparked online attention after vehemently cursing her former boyfriend who recently posted his pre-wedding photos on Facebook and tagged her despite their estrangement. Florence, expressing her frustration, unleashed a barrage of curses on her ex-partner, expressing her resentment towards his actions. Reports indicate that their relationship ended on a sour note, leaving Florence feeling betrayed by her ex-boyfriend’s behavior. Allegedly, Florence had invested money into a business venture with her ex-boyfriend, only to discover he was romantically involved with another woman. In a bid to express her displeasure, Florence publicly shared photos of her ex-boyfriend while wishing him misfortune and sorrow in his upcoming marriage instead of the hap...

INEC declares Harris winner, tells Trump to go to court, netizens joke on U.S. election. For various personal reasons, many Nigerians became actively engaged in the recently concluded 2024 United States presidential election. They passionately campaigned for their preferred candidates, particularly Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. As the election progressed, Nigerians on social media had a field day, taking playful jabs at the country’s electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). It became an opportunity to sarcastically revisit the challenges and controversies of the February 25, 2023, general elections. Some Nigerians pointed out the contrast between the smooth election process in the U.S. and the chaos often associated with Nigeria’s own elections. They humorously questioned supporters of the ruling party, asking if they’d witnessed ballot-snatching, election violence, or the intimidation of voters in America. They also asked if anyone saw securi...

“My head big pass ur body”: Vdeo as Peller taunts Oluebube, kneels to greet her. Nigerian content creator Peller and Nollywood star Obi Oluebube made it to the faces of netizens recently The two screen stars meet in a parking lot and the TikTok star was stunned by the height of the actress After a heartfelt hug with the small-sized woman, the influencer casually pointed out what he noticed about both of them Nigerian content creator Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, recently met with his senior colleague, Nollywood actress Obi Oluebube, in an amusing and memorable encounter. The interaction quickly went viral, sparking laughter online, as Peller embraced the petite actress during their first meeting. Peller linked up with Obio Oluebube. Credit: @peller08, @obiooluebubeSource: Instagram The meeting, which appeared to take place in a shopping complex, showed an excited Peller approaching Oluebube, who was walking toward him. As they got closer, Peller knelt d...

Acting army chief Oluyede pays condolence visit to Lagbaja’s family. Olufemi Oluyede, the acting chief of army staff (COAS), led a delegation of top military officials on a condolence visit to the family of the late Taoreed Lagbaja in Abuja on Thursday. Lagbaja, the immediate COAS, died in Lagos on Tuesday night after suffering from an undisclosed illness. He was 56. Photos:

I’m In The Middle Of Water - Bobrisky Updates Nigerians From His Hotel Room Abroad. The socialite showed off his hotel room which is looking across a body of water. Controversial Nigerian crossdresser, Bobrisky has given an update after he jetted out of the country following his release from the custody of the EFCC. He shared a video of the breathtaking view from his hotel room. The socialite showed off his hotel room which is looking across a body of water. An overjoyed Bobrisky said ‘’I am in the middle of water'', while ordering his breakfast.

“You Need to Be Loosed”- Joshua Iginla Tells Those Who Are Spiritually Tied Down For No Reason. Prophet Joshua Iginla, founder and senior prophet of Champions Royal Assembly, recently shared a powerful message on the need to break free from spiritual stagnation. In a post on Facebook, Iginla explained that spiritual bondage can keep people “tied down” and hinder them from making progress and achieving their potential. Nothing moves until you move to make things move for your good,” he stated, stressing that God’s blessings are connected to forward movement. He warned that when the devil ties a person down, it traps them in stagnation. Drawing from Genesis 1:2, Iginla highlighted that even during creation, progress only began when “the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.” This, he said, shows that movement is essential to bring form and value into life. He further emphasized the blessing of movement by referencing Deuteronomy 28:6: “Blessed shall you be when you come in, an...

James Hewitt is Prince Harry's dad rumour finally ruled on by face analysis expert. Rumours have been swirling for years that Prince Harry is the product of an illicit affair between Princess Diana and her riding instructor James Hewitt – but now once and for all we can solve it An expert in facial recognition has given his verdict on Prince Harry's parentage. For years, rumours had been flying that the Duke of Sussex may actually have been the son of Princess Diana's riding instructor, James Hewitt. The pair were romantically connected and had an affair for years. Eagle-eyed royal fans have long said Prince Harry resembled Hewitt, but Simone Malik disagrees. She is said to have a special gift when it comes to faces, and she wants to debunk the rumour. She reckons she knows this because Harry and Charles both have sharp eyes and high narrow foreheads. Simone adds that there’s no one else who has those "very close set, ...