Former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, Prof Chidi Odinkalu, has criticised the Federal Government’s plan to engage 4,000 social media influencers to showcase infrastructure projects delivered under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Odinkalu, in a post on X on Thursday, said the proposed influencer network could instead be used to address questions surrounding…
Veteran actors Jide Kosoko and Yinka Quadri have explained why their ailing colleague, Taiwo “Ogogo” Hassan, cannot be moved from his current hospital despite receiving hundreds of offers of medical assistance. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that Ogogo’s daughters, Kira and Haleemah, disclosed that doctors had diagnosed their father with stage-four cancer and appealed to Nigerians…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, to “urgently disclose certified copies of all documents relating to the consideration and approval of the allocation of over ₦1.3 billion (₦1,302,978,784) to the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC)/Presidential…
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said it was “hard to explain” the genius of Lionel Messi after his superstar equalled the all-time record of 16 goals at World Cups against Algeria on Tuesday. Messi, 38, reached a number of outlandish landmarks on an unforgettable evening in Kansas City, appearing in a record sixth World Cup…
Members of the rice farmers’ associations have blamed the continuous hike in the price of the staple food in Nigeria on the activities of unscrupulous farmers and middlemen in the sector. The rice farmers’ leaders made this known in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Lagos. The vice-chairman of the…
Soda might seem like a harmless treat for children, especially during birthdays, outings or Sunday lunch. But health experts are saying it may not be as innocent as many believe. Some parents feel that a little of these touted drinks won’t hurt, especially if it’s not taken every day. Others offer “sugar-free” or “diet” versions…
Ah, ChatGPT, how did we once, just a few years ago, live without you? You do so much — more than we imagined possible. You have the power to pass advanced exams in virtually every field. Some people use you as a personal assistant. Others, go so far as to turn to you for therapy…
Going through a layoff isn’t a reflection of your skills or work ethic. In fact, it happens to many professionals. But when it comes to job interviews, knowing how to talk about it takes strategy. Should you say you were laid off in an interview, or should you wait until the interviewer asks? How do…
You’ve always had a way with words, an ability to reel people in with your storytelling. How about using that talent as a copywriter? It sounds like a good idea if we’ve ever heard one. Read on to find out everything there is to know about the job. What exactly does a copywriter do? Good copywriting…
