Mfon Ekanem

Technology

Meta Removes Thousands of Facebook Groups and Instagram Accounts Linked to Nigerian Scam

Mfon Ekanem - July 24, 2024

Meta has taken down approximately 63,000 Instagram accounts in Nigeria involved in running sexual extortion scams. The company has also removed thousands of Facebook groups and pages that were attempting to organize, recruit, and train new scammers. This move...

Foreign

Trump Claims Biden is ‘Unfit’ for Presidential Run

Mfon Ekanem - July 23, 2024

Donald Trump, the leading Republican contender for the 2024 presidential election, has sharply criticized President Joe Biden, declaring that Biden is “not fit to run” for president and “certainly not fit to serve” in the White House. Trump’s remarks...

Trending

MFM’s Olukoya and His Wife Honored with US Presidential Achievement Award

Mfon Ekanem - July 23, 2024

On Sunday, the General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Dr. Daniel Olukoya, and his wife, Shade Olukoya, received one of the highest honors possible: the United States Presidential Achievement Award. The prestigious ceremony took place...

Governance

NLC Urges Tinubu: Engage National Protest Leaders in Dialogue

Mfon Ekanem - July 23, 2024

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged President Bola Tinubu to engage in discussions with the leaders of the upcoming protest to address their grievances. In a statement titled "Mr President should listen to the cry of the people,"...

Feature

The Youth Unemployment Crisis: Navigating a Path to Sustainable Employment

Mfon Ekanem - July 20, 2024

Youth unemployment is not just a statistic; it’s a story of lost potential, unfulfilled dreams, and a challenge that looms over the future of our global economy. As of the latest reports, youth unemployment rates are staggering, with many...

Foreign

Democrats Urge Biden to Step Down from 2024 Presidential Race

Mfon Ekanem - July 20, 2024

Pressure is increasing on President Joe Biden to step aside from the 2024 presidential race. On Friday, five additional House Democrats joined the growing number of lawmakers urging Biden to withdraw from the election. These lawmakers are Representatives Jared...

Economy

Sheikh Warns Youths: Planned Protest Could Harm Nigeria

Mfon Ekanem - July 20, 2024

The Chairman of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa’kamatus Sunnah (JIBWIS) in Katsina State, Sheikh Yakubu Musa, issued a significant plea to the youth on Friday. He urged them to avoid participating in the planned nationwide protest against economic hardship to...

Economy

TinubuMustGo hashtag gains traction amid anti-government protests

Mfon Ekanem - July 20, 2024

Ahead of the planned nationwide protests over the ongoing economic hardship, netizens have taken to social media to express their dissatisfaction with President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, with many calling for his resignation. Using the hashtag #TinubuMustGo, a broad section of...

Civil Society Groups Urge EFCC to Maintain Integrity in Corruption Cases Against Former Governors Ganduje and Matawalle

Mfon Ekanem - July 19, 2024

Several civil society organizations under the Committee Against Oppression and Persecution (COMAP) have raised serious concerns regarding the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and its handling of the arraignment of Abdullahi Ganduje, the immediate past governor of Kano...

Education

“UTME: Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education Set Minimum Admission Scores”

Mfon Ekanem - July 19, 2024

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the cut-off marks for the 2024/2025 admission cycle. For universities, the minimum cut-off mark has been set at 100, while polytechnics and Colleges of Education (COE) are also required to...

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