President Muhammadu Buhari has relieved the appointment of Armstrong Idachaba as the acting Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). The President also appointed Balarabe Shehu-Ilelah, a veteran broadcaster, as the new Director-General of the commission. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, announced the appointment in a statement issued by a presidential
#June12protest : Police attack Protesters at Abuja (video)
The most anticipated June 12 protest is currently ongoing in the most parts of the country, Nigeria. Jkcyno news gathered that the Police have disrupted the peaceful protest in some parts like Abuja and Lagos. However, youths with different placards were seen Chanting “Buhari Must Go”. Below are the reports currently. https://twitter.com/IamSamzyPR/status/1403619659006550017?s=19 Abuja : We also gathered that
G7 countries pledge one Billion doses of vaccines globally by end of 2022
A Group of Seven plan to donate 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses to poorer countries lacks ambition, is far too slow and shows Western leaders are not yet up to the job of tackling the worst public health crisis in a century, campaigners said on Friday. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he expected G7
Mourning As Robbers Kill Music Producer A Week To His Wedding
Agospel artiste and music producer based in Akure, Ebenezer Ayeni, popularly known as Heben, has been confirmed dead after he was allegedly shot by armed robbers at his residence a week to his wedding. The Higher National Diploma II student of Music Department at the Polytechnic, Ibadan, was shot in his Apete apartment. SaharaReporters gathered
What you should avoid while applying for visa
My US visa application was denied recently and based on this experience, I decided to share tips on what you should avoid when applying for US visa or any visa at all. I believe all my readers can learn a thing or two from this. So let’s start with general overview of any visa application;
Security Alert: Fulani Herdsmen In Large Numbers Enter Ondo Town, Armed With AK-47s—Source
Over two truckloads of Fulani herdsmen armed with AK-47s have arrived in Igoba Community in the Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. A source, who spoke with SaharaReporters on condition of anonymity, said the two truckloads of herdsmen entered the town in the wee hours of Thursday. He also alleged that they were
BREAKING: FG declares Monday public holiday
The Federal Government has declared Monday, June 14, as public holiday to celebrate this year’s Democracy Day. Minister of Interior, Mr Rauf Aregbesola, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Dr Shuaib Belgore, urged all citizens to support the present administration in its efforts
Euro 2020: Everything You Need To Know
It has been delayed by a year, but that seems to have only ramped up the excitement levels for the 2020 European football championships. Still called Euro 2020 despite now being held in 2021, the all-European tournament was postponed from last summer because of the coronavirus pandemic. It all kicks off on Friday, June 11
Meet Gosiame Thamara Sithole Who Gave Birth To 10 Babies In South Africa
A South African woman has given birth to 10 babies, breaking the World Record held by Malian woman Halima Cisse who gave birth to nine children in Morocco in May. According to South African local media, Gosiame Thamara Sithole, 37, underwent a caesarian operation to give birth to seven boys and three girls making her
Tight Security As Buhari Visits Lagos
There is a heavy presence of security operatives in Lagos State as the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) is expected to arrive in the state on Thursday, The PUNCH has learnt. Our correspondent gathered that Buhari is expected to commission some projects in the state. A top source in the Nigeria Police Force told