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How lack of money stopped me from circumcising my last two girls – Survivor A Female Genital Mutilation, FGM, survivor and mother of victims on Thursday narrated that lack of money for the service prevented her remaining children from being circumcised. DAILY POST reports that the survivor, who did not want her name in print, said three of her female children had already been cut (circumcised). She disclosed this… https://areatatafo.com.ng/how-lack-of-money-stopped-me-from-circumcising-my-last-two-girls-survivor/

‘Strike continues’ – Osun judiciary workers insist The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, in Osun State, has denied reports of a three-day warning strike. The chairman of the union, Comrade Idris Adedayo Adeniran, in a statement on Thursday, said the union’s action remains indefinite. Adeniran dismissed the reports as “false, baseless, and maliciously designed to undermine our legitimate struggle.” According to… https://areatatafo.com.ng/strike-continues-osun-judiciary-workers-insist/

Strongman politics will lead Nigeria to doom – Lawyer Uwazuruike A lawyer and member of the 2014 National Conference, Goddy Uwazuruike, says strongman politics and the strongman mentality would lead the country to its doom if not stopped. Uwazuruike spoke on Thursday while responding to questions in an interview on ‘The Morning Brief’, a programme on Channels Television. “Strongman politics and strongman mentality is still… https://areatatafo.com.ng/strongman-politics-will-lead-nigeria-to-doom-lawyer-uwazuruike/

Saheed Osupa reacts as Burna Boy names him among greatest musicians of all-time Fuji icon, Saheed Osupa, has reacted to Grammy-winning singer, Burna Boy, naming him as his greatest musician of all time. In a recent chat with tennis legend Roger Federer, Burna Boy revealed that his “GOAT singers are mostly Fuji artistes like Saheed Osupa” Reacting via his X handle on Thursday, Osupa stated that Burna Boy… https://areatatafo.com.ng/saheed-osupa-reacts-as-burna-boy-names-him-among-greatest-musicians-of-all-time/

French navy seizes nearly 10 tonnes of cocaine off West African coast The French navy has seized nearly 10 tonnes of cocaine, worth $610m (£540m) off the coast of West Africa, French authorities have said. Two French naval vessels operating as part of Operation Corymbe intercepted the enormous cocaine haul from an unflagged fishing vessel on Monday, acting on a tip-off from maritime intelligence, anti-drug authorities and… https://areatatafo.com.ng/french-navy-seizes-nearly-10-tonnes-of-cocaine-off-west-african-coast/

Instagram teen accounts still show suicide content, study claims Imran Rahman-JonesTechnology reporter and Liv McMahonTechnology reporter Getty Images Instagram’s tools designed to protect teenagers from harmful content are failing to stop them from seeing suicide and self-harm posts, a study has claimed. Researchers also said the social media platform, owned by Meta, encouraged children “to post content that received highly sexualised comments from adults”.… https://areatatafo.com.ng/instagram-teen-accounts-still-show-suicide-content-study-claims/

How the hedgehog keeps up to speed Peter GillibrandBBC Newsbeat Sega Sonic’s back with a new racing game – but who’s he jostling for pole position with? “Sega does what Nintendon’t”. The slogan, from the 1990s, is one of the most famous in video game history. It was a time when the bitter rivalry between the two Japanese game companies was at… https://areatatafo.com.ng/how-the-hedgehog-keeps-up-to-speed/

Nasarawa SUBEB sets up committee to address nepotism, irregular staff placement The Executive Chairman of the Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board (NSUBEB), Dr. Kassim Muhammad Kassim, has inaugurated a special committee to investigate and correct cases of nepotism and improper placement among teachers and administrative staff in the state’s primary school system. Dr. Kassim said the move became necessary following reports that some junior staff… https://areatatafo.com.ng/nasarawa-subeb-sets-up-committee-to-address-nepotism-irregular-staff-placement/

Focus on education, security to bring sanity to Ibadan – Falola enjoins Olubadan-designate, Ladoja A Nigerian historian, Professor Toyin Falola, has advised the Olubadan-designate, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, to, without wasting more time, focus on how to improve the state of education, security, and welfare of the people of Ibadanland. Falola, who is adjudged as the most cited African historian, noted that this is necessary in order to bring… https://areatatafo.com.ng/focus-on-education-security-to-bring-sanity-to-ibadan-falola-enjoins-olubadan-designate-ladoja/

Pokémon did not give permission for ICE video footage Pokémon has said it did not give permission for the use of its theme song and other footage to be used in an ICE deportation raid video posted by the US government. “We are aware of a recent video posted by the Department of Homeland Security that includes imagery and language associated with our brand,”… https://areatatafo.com.ng/pokemon-did-not-give-permission-for-ice-video-footage/

Man found dead with rope around neck in Gombe An unidentified man has been found dead with rope tied around his neck in Gombe metropolis. The incident, which occurred along Dukku Road behind the old stadium, was contained in a post on Thursday by security analyst Zagazola Makama. Residents said the man’s body was discovered with several injuries and was quickly taken to the… https://areatatafo.com.ng/man-found-dead-with-rope-around-neck-in-gombe/

FBI places $10,000 bounty on Nigerian Olumide Adediran over bank fraud allegations The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a reward of $10,000 for details that could lead to the capture and conviction of Nigerian national Olumide Adebiyi Adediran , who is wanted in the United States on several fraud-related charges. A notice published Wednesday on the FBI’s website states that Adediran faces accusations of bank… https://areatatafo.com.ng/fbi-places-10000-bounty-on-nigerian-olumide-adediran-over-bank-fraud-allegations/

Nicolas Sarkozy found guilty of criminal conspiracy Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been found guilty of criminal conspiracy in a case related to taking millions of euros of illicit funds from the late Libyan leader Col Muammar Gaddafi. The Paris criminal court acquitted him of all other charges, including passive corruption and illegal campaign financing. Sarkozy, who claims the case is… https://areatatafo.com.ng/nicolas-sarkozy-found-guilty-of-criminal-conspiracy/

White House says to prep for mass firings if government shuts down The White House has told its agencies to prepare for mass firings if Congress does not avert a government shutdown next week, according to a memo obtained by US media. In the memo, the Office of Budget and Management directs federal agencies to begin drafting “reduction in force” plans for programmes whose funding will lapse… https://areatatafo.com.ng/white-house-says-to-prep-for-mass-firings-if-government-shuts-down/

TECNO Extends Back to School promo to October 10 TECNO, Nigeria’s leading smartphone brand, has officially extended its Back-to-School Promo until October 10, 2025, giving students and families more time to enjoy unbeatable offers, value-packed freebies, and life-changing prizes. Launched on August 28, the campaign has already generated excitement nationwide by delivering affordability and rewards under the theme Buy Smarter, Win Bigger. The initiative… https://areatatafo.com.ng/tecno-extends-back-to-school-promo-to-october-10/

Full text of President Tinubu’s speech at UN Assembly Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Wednesday, delivered Nigeria’s national statement, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, at the ongoing 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. In the speech, Tinubu demanded that the UN include Nigeria as a permanent member. Nigeria’s president also urged countries hosting strategic minerals to fairly benefit from them through… https://areatatafo.com.ng/full-text-of-president-tinubus-speech-at-un-assembly/

Our industrial action remains indefinite – Osun JUSUN Osun State chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, has clarified that the industrial action declared by the union remained indefinite. This is as it described reports indicating that the strike was a warning strike of three days as false, baseless which is designed to undermine the union’s legitimate struggles. The union made… https://areatatafo.com.ng/our-industrial-action-remains-indefinite-osun-jusun/

Daniel’s 260-metre road: Ogun deserves quality roads, not propaganda – Govt Ogun State Government has insisted that it will not compromise on quality, nor allow substandard projects to be executed within the state, adding that residents deserve roads that stand the test of time, not propaganda-driven distractions. Special Adviser to the Governor on Media & Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, stated this on Wednesday, while dismissing claims that… https://areatatafo.com.ng/daniels-260-metre-road-ogun-deserves-quality-roads-not-propaganda-govt/

Australian kindergarten asks parents to pay thousands for their children’s art Getty Images How much would you pay for your child’s art? That’s the question one Australian kindergarten posed to dozens of families this week when it asked them to stump up A$2,200 (£1,000; $1,400) for the pleasure of taking home a curated portfolio of their child’s artwork. The folders included many a random blob and… https://areatatafo.com.ng/australian-kindergarten-asks-parents-to-pay-thousands-for-their-childrens-art/

Another two-storey building collapses in Lagos A two-storey building collapsed on Wednesday evening at No. 4 Modupeola Street, near Mangoro Bus Stop in the Alimosho area of Lagos State. The incident, which occurred around 6 p.m., left one man trapped beneath the rubble while five other occupants were successfully rescued. The immediate cause of the collapse has not yet been established.… https://areatatafo.com.ng/another-two-storey-building-collapses-in-lagos/