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The Federal Government and Family Homes Funds Limited (FHFL) are set to commission 1,600 bed spaces at Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden. The facility represents the first university-level delivery under the National Student Housing Programme (NASHP). Abdul-Mutallab Mukhtar, managing director and CEO of FHFL, disclosed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Abuja. He said the hostel will be inaugurated by Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State, Minister of Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, and Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa. Mukhtar disclosed that NASHP is a Public-Private Partnership involving FHFL, the Tertiary…

The Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, has approved the creation of eight new village headships under Koko District in Koko/Besse Local Government Area of the state. The approval was contained in a statement issued to journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Garba Umar Dutsinmari. According to the statement, the newly created traditional offices are: Hakimin Dandashe, Hakimin Unguwar Albarkawa, Hakimin Unguwar Gwadabawa, Hakimin Unguwar Wurya, Hakimin Unguwar Illo, Hakimin Unguwar Mallamawa, Hakimin Kawo and Hakimin Unguwar Rafin Kada. The newly appointed traditional title holders are: Alhaji Kabiru Sama’ila Danduste…

Almost three months after the shocking death of NASCAR’s Kyle Busch, his fellow drivers are remembering him both as a legend and a cautionary tale for many in the profession. “There’s a flaw in the driver’s DNA,” former driver Kyle Petty told ESPN in a feature published Wednesday, August 19. “Somewhere in our DNA, we never, ever, ever believe it’s going to happen to us. It’s always somebody else. It’s denial.” He continued, “In the larger picture of what the sport is, you have to have that denial, because if you don’t have that denial, that ability to come out…

The Enugu State Government and a dietician have warned against using adulterated oil and non-food colourants in preparing Okpa, a popular local delicacy in the state. They gave the warning in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria in Enugu on Wednesday, following concerns over claims linking Okpa consumption to kidney-related diseases. The Enugu State Commissioner for Health, George Ugwu, said health information should be based on verified scientific evidence rather than sensational claims. Ugwu, a professor, said the state has continued to address kidney-related health challenges, noting that several factors, including indiscriminate use of herbal medications, could contribute…

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has condemned the attack on Bin-mper community in Mangu Local Government Area, describing it as barbaric and unacceptable. Mutfwang spoke on Thursday during a condolence visit to the community in Kombum District, where the attack reportedly claimed 24 lives. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the community was attacked on the night of Monday, Aug. 18, with women and children reportedly among those killed. The governor expressed deep pain over the incident and acknowledged the government’s responsibility to protect residents from attacks. The governor said, “I condole with you all today and plead with…

Even if you love DJI’s drones and cameras, you might not love the company’s bloated closed-source apps that phone home to its cloud servers. But they’re the only way to easily review, manage, and wirelessly download your pocket camera’s footage on the go.Osmosis, a free open-source app built by DJI watcher Konrad Iturbe (with help from Claude) is an attempt to change that. By reverse engineering the protocol DJI’s cameras use to talk to the official Osmo app, he built his own — which not only lets you download files, but also see thumbnails, stream low-res previews, trim clips down…

Ruby Rose hit back at Hayden Panettiere’s estranged mother, Lesley Vogel, speaking out about the Nashville alum’s sudden death at 36. Rose, 40, took to Threads on Wednesday, August 19, responding to media coverage of Vogel’s statement after the late actress’ death with alleged text screenshots between the pair. (Rose appeared to message with a phone number saved as “Hayden.”) “… Always struggle to separate from their parents. It’s an unnatural position to be placed in,” Rose allegedly sent Panettiere. “They did not act or behave like mothers, so we are wounded from them, but the idea of a mother…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned two men before the Federal High Court in Lagos for allegedly supplying access credentials to First City Monument Bank’s (FCMB) database. According to a statement by EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale on Thursday, Gideon Aghogho and Oscar Ebere Chukwuebuka, were arraigned alongside a third suspect, identified as Scott, who is said to be at large. The defendants face eight charges brought under Sections 27 and 28(1)(b) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act. According to the EFCC, the defendants allegedly conspired between 24 and 26 July in Lagos to supply Mr…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Thursday visited the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, continuing a series of consultations in Abuja following his recent re-election. A photograph of the meeting shared on X by Wike’s media aide, Lere Olayinka, shows Adeleke shaking hands with the FCT minister as they both hold the governor’s certificate of return. Olayinka captioned the picture, “Governor Ademola Adeleke visits the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.” The visit came hours after the governor held a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa. Adeleke arrived at the Villa around 5:20–5:25…

Google will soon allow you to customize your Discover feed by describing what you want to see. The new feature, rolling out to the Google app in the “coming days,” will use AI to automatically tweak your feed and “remember” your preferences for future visits.You’ll find the option within the three-dot menu on your Discover feed. As shown in a video shared by Google, tapping the feature will open a chatbot-style interface, where you’ll be able to describe your preferences. The chatbot will confirm your choices and lay out the types of content it will prioritize, but you’ll also have…