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Lagos Local Government Elections: LP Sets Friday for Primaries, Opts for Indirect Mode
The Lagos State chapter of the Labour Party has fixed Friday for its chairmanship primaries for the July 12 Local Government election in the state. The LP State Chairman, Pastor Dayo Ekong, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Lagos. Ekong said that the chairmanship primaries would be […] The post Lagos Local Government Elections: LP Sets Friday for Primaries, Opts for Indirect Mode appeared first on Media Room Hub.
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A Glimpse into Layal Tinubu’s Handbag Collection
Seyi Tinubu’s wife, Layal Tinubu, daughter-in-law to the Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is a philanthropist and entrepreneur, and not only that, but a style icon too, owing to impeccable taste when it comes to expensive handbags. She happens to own the most coveted designer handbags, and it only says a lot about the class […]
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Education Now Compulsory in Nasarawa; Fines Await Neglectful Parents
The newly inaugurated Executive Chairman of the Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board, Kassim Muhammed-Kassim, has charged parents of school-age children in the State to either send their children/wards to school or risk an erring fine. Muhammed-Kassim stated this on Wednesday at his office while addressing senior staff of the board, friends and stakeholders of […] The post Education Now Compulsory in Nasarawa; Fines Await Neglectful Parents appeared first on Media Room Hub.
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Style Queen of the week: HILDA BACI – The flavourful fashionista
Hilda Effiong Bassey, more commonly known as Hilda Baci, is a Nigerian businesswoman and a Guinness World Record holder of the longest cooking marathon by a person. Beyond being an incredible cook, Hilda has proven herself an authentic fashion muse, blending boldness with feminism and Afro-modernism as a way of redefining what it means for […]
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Best Dressed? Efa Iwara Channels Regal Elegance at the AMVCAs in ATAFO
With a presence as composed as his performances, Princess on a Hill star and AMVCA nominee Efa Iwara made a sartorial statement that was impossible to ignore at the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. Iwara, who was nominated in the Best Supporting Actor category for his role in the Showmax Original, Princess on a […]
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Yolanda Okereke Delivers A Masterclass In Personal Styling At The 11th AMVCAs
Yolanda Okereke, Nollywood’s undisputed costume design powerhouse and the creative force behind Showmax Original’s Style Magnate, delivered a masterclass in personal style at the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA). As the stars descended on Lagos for the continent’s most prestigious red carpet, Okereke didn’t just blend in-she commanded attention, embodying the very essence […]
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Fashion took the crown: Showmax stars lit up the AMVCA11 red carpet
The AMVCAs might be a night of awards, but every year, it also doubles as Africa’s very own mini Met Gala — a celebration not just of screen excellence, but of fashion as performance art. From sharply tailored pieces that made our men stand tall to dresses that turned heads with their structural elegance and […]
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Fubara’s visit to Wike, sacrifice for peace — Rivers elders
A member of the Rivers State Elders and Leaders Council and pioneer spokesman of the Pan Niger Delta Forum , Chief Anabs Sara-Igbe, has described Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s recent visit to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, as a sacrifice made in the interest of peace in Rivers State. Speaking in reaction […] The post Fubara’s visit to Wike, sacrifice for peace — Rivers elders appeared first on Media Room Hub.
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JAMB hires IT experts to probe alleged UTME glitches
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has launched an investigation into the alleged technical glitches that reportedly affected the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This follows public outcry over the results, in which 1.5 million out of 1.9 million candidates scored below 200 marks. Top IT specialists and education assessment experts have been […] The post JAMB hires IT experts to probe alleged UTME glitches appeared first on Media Room Hub.
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Lagos, Delta, four others to record 250 rainy days – NiMet
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has projected that Lagos, Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River, Rivers, and Akwa Ibom states will experience the highest number of rainy days in 2025, ranging between 250 and 290 days. This was contained in the agency’s 2025 Seasonal Climate Prediction, released on Monday. According to NiMet, the next category of states to […] The post Lagos, Delta, four others to record 250 rainy days – NiMet appeared first on Media Room Hub.
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Queens Only: How they shut down the AMVCA2025 red carpet
The AMVCA2025 red carpet was equal parts royal, as the queens descended and slayed in looks that left jaws dropped and timelines broken. From theatrical trains to hand-beading, nipped-in waists to royal headdresses, every single item screamed power and poise, and high-fashion chic. The best part? Every ensemble was a story waiting to be told, […]
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Glitz Meets Glow: Our favourite faces at the AMVCA 2025
The AMVCA 2025 red carpet was as much a procession of fashion as it was a masterclass in grooming. Soft glamour or statement-making, the event featured show-stopping face cards that did not fail to impress. From dewy skin and “rich auntie” vibes to sultry eyes and lens-commanding presence, the stars taught us: makeup is not […]
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FCT chief judge frees 30 awaiting trial inmates in Keffi prison
The Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Justice Husseini Baba-Yusuf, has discharged at least 30 inmates awaiting trial across the two custodial centres in the Keffi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The intervention was facilitated by the Public and Private Development Centre, a non-governmental organisation, in collaboration with Baba-Yusuf, who discharged […] The post FCT chief judge frees 30 awaiting trial inmates in Keffi prison appeared first on Media Room Hub.
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Hearty Congratulations from Lagos Muslim Community to Catholics on Their New Pope
The Lagos State University Muslim Community has felicitated Catholics on the successful election of a new Pope, describing his position as a symbol of world peace. LASUMC also said that 14-year sojourn of the new pontiff among the most vulnerable and in the poorly developed part of Peru prepared him for the onerous task. The […] The post Hearty Congratulations from Lagos Muslim Community to Catholics on Their New Pope appeared first on Media Room Hub.
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The Philippines holds elections against a backdrop of bitter political rivalries and security worries
The Philippines votes Monday in a ballot that will decide half the Senate’s seats, thousands of local posts, and quite possibly the political future of impeached Vice President Sara Duterte. More than 160,000 national police have been deployed to secure polling stations, escort election officials and guard checkpoints in a country where hotly contested provincial […] The post The Philippines holds elections against a backdrop of bitter political rivalries and security worries appeared first on Media Room Hub.
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Abia State Government Plans to Transform New Government House into Luxury Hotel
The Abia State Government says it will convert the proposed new Government House at Ogurube Layout, Umuahia, into a five-star hotel. The Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, said this during a media tour of the site on Thursday. Kanu also revealed that a new governor’s office and lodge will be built at the current Government […] The post Abia State Government Plans to Transform New Government House into Luxury Hotel appeared first on Media Room Hub.
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Five Arrested by DSS in Kano Connection to Toddler’s Death: This emphasizes the
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commended the efforts of the  Directorate of State Services for its swift and decisive action in apprehending five suspects linked to the kidnapping and brutal murder of a one-year-old girl, Sakina Mamuda, in Duhun Bake village, Gwarzo Local Government Area. This is contained in a statement by the […] The post Five Arrested by DSS in Kano Connection to Toddler’s Death: This emphasizes the appeared first on Media Room Hub.
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Borno gov resettles 6,000 IDP families amid camp concerns
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno says he has resettled 6,000 families displaced by insurgency in Dikwa and Mafa Local Government Areas of the state. Zulum disclosed this on Monday during a visit to Muna Internally Displaced Persons camp in Maiduguri, one of the largest in the state, with over 11,000 families. He said the resettlement […] The post Borno gov resettles 6,000 IDP families amid camp concerns appeared first on Media Room Hub.
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NOA vows to tackle FGM, rights abuses in Ekiti
The National Orientation Agency in Ekiti State has intensified its efforts to combat female genital mutilation (FGM), human rights violations, and environmental filth across the state. Speaking in Ado Ekiti during a sensitisation programme on Monday, the NOA Director in Ekiti, Mrs. Kemi Akomolafe, declared the agency’s resolve to completely eradicate FGM and improve public […] The post NOA vows to tackle FGM, rights abuses in Ekiti appeared first on Media Room Hub.
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Fire storms four-bedroom flat in Oyo
A fire incident in the early hours of Monday razed a four-bedroom flat located at No. 1 Happiness Close, Akufo Estate, Elebu area of Ibadan. Mr Yemi Akinyinka, the General Manager of the Oyo State Fire Services Agency, disclosed this in Ibadan on Monday. Akinyinka said the agency promptly deployed a team to the scene […] The post Fire storms four-bedroom flat in Oyo appeared first on Media Room Hub.
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VeryDarkMan arrested over multiple petitions, to be charged soon — EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has said that the arrest of social media influencer, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, was carried out over multiple petitions submitted to its agency. The anti-graft agency confirmed to BBC News Pidgin through its spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, on Monday. According to him, VeryDarkMan was taken into custody following […] The post VeryDarkMan arrested over multiple petitions, to be charged soon — EFCC appeared first on Media Room Hub.
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Gabon’s Inauguration: Shettima Among African Leaders Present for Nguema’s Swearing-In
Vice President Kashim Shettima joined a gathering of African leaders in Libreville, Gabon, on Saturday, to witness the inauguration of Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema as the Gabonese President. The event marked a key moment in Gabon’s political transition following elections. President Nguema’s inauguration, held at the Stade de l’Amitié sino-gabonaise, was a grand ceremony featuring […] The post Gabon’s Inauguration: Shettima Among African Leaders Present for Nguema’s Swearing-In appeared first on Media Room Hub.
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Setback for Gunners: Arsenal Stunned by Bournemouth Ahead of Crucial PSG Clash
Arsenal suffered a blow ahead of their Champions League showdown with Paris Saint-Germain as Evanilson fired Bournemouth to a 2-1 victory at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. Mikel Arteta’s side took the lead through Declan Rice’s opener on his 100th appearance for the club. But Dean Huijsen equalised in the second half, and Evanilson completed […] The post Setback for Gunners: Arsenal Stunned by Bournemouth Ahead of Crucial PSG Clash appeared first on Media Room Hub.
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LP Crisis: Abure Claims Credit for Otti’s Governorship Win
The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, on Friday, hit back at the Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, stating that his leadership was instrumental in elevating Otti to the position he now enjoys. Abure made the remarks during an emergency meeting of the party’s National Executive Committee at the Labour Party secretariat […] The post LP Crisis: Abure Claims Credit for Otti’s Governorship Win appeared first on Media Room Hub.
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UNIPORT to Host New Chinese Cultural and Language Centre, Boosting Bilateral Ties
Port Harcourt, Rivers State – Friday, May 2, 2025 – The educational landscape of Nigeria is set to be enriched by a significant investment in cultural understanding and linguistic diversity, as the Chinese Government unveils its plans to establish a dedicated Chinese Centre at the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) in Rivers State. This strategic […] The post UNIPORT to Host New Chinese Cultural and Language Centre, Boosting Bilateral Ties appeared first on Media Room Hub.
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Zamfara: Troops Take Out Bandit Leaders, Recover Weapons
Lagos, Nigeria – Friday, May 2, 2025 – A tangible sense of hope has begun to permeate the beleaguered communities of Zamfara State following a significant double victory achieved by the 1 Brigade Nigerian Army, under the determined leadership of Brigadier General Timothy Opurum. In a powerful demonstration of their commitment to restoring order and […] The post Zamfara: Troops Take Out Bandit Leaders, Recover Weapons appeared first on Media Room Hub.
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Online kindness in Nigeria: Don Jazzy’s ₦6m gift for a woman with ₦67
In the vibrant and often unpredictable arena of Nigerian social media, where trends emerge and dissipate with lightning speed, a new and heartwarming phenomenon unfolded on Thursday, May 1st, 2025. Two of the nation’s most influential music figures, the venerable Don Jazzy and the rising star Shallipopi, engaged in what could be described as a […] The post Online kindness in Nigeria: Don Jazzy’s ₦6m gift for a woman with ₦67 appeared first on Media Room Hub.
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In light of a recent EFCC arrest, E-Money advises Nigerians to stop the practice of spraying Naira at parties
As Nigeria’s festive culture continues to dazzle with music, glamour, and opulence, one prominent voice is now calling for a shift in how we express celebration. Emeka Okonkwo, better known as E-Money, has appealed to Nigerians to avoid spraying the Naira and other currencies at social gatherings, urging respect for legal and financial institutions. Through […] The post In light of a recent EFCC arrest, E-Money advises Nigerians to stop the practice of spraying Naira at parties appeared first on Media Room Hub.
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In protest of the emergency rule, Rivers TUC opts out of the May Day celebration
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Rivers State has ignited a political firestorm by boycotting the 2025 Workers’ Day celebrations to protest the federal government’s declaration of a state of emergency in the state. Terming the action “a democratic travesty,” the union accused President Bola Tinubu of overstepping constitutional boundaries and threatening the nation’s fragile […] The post In protest of the emergency rule, Rivers TUC opts out of the May Day celebration appeared first on Media Room Hub.
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Nigeria’s Flying Eagles secured a 1-0 victory against Tunisia in their opening match of the U-20 AFCON
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria stayed true to their rich U-20 AFCON legacy with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Tunisia in their tournament opener on Thursday, preserving their spotless record against the North Africans in key encounters. At Cairo’s 30 June Stadium, it was 38 minutes of deadlock before Auwal Ibrahim, a bright spark from […] The post Nigeria’s Flying Eagles secured a 1-0 victory against Tunisia in their opening match of the U-20 AFCON appeared first on Media Room Hub.
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Amidst worker unrest, Wike orders council chairmen to pay minimum wage arrears, confirming N4.16 billion funding
After months of discontent and industrial action, hope is on the horizon for thousands of workers across the six Area Councils in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Minister Nyesom Wike has issued a clear directive: pay the workers their due — now. During the 2025 International Workers’ Day celebration in Abuja, Wike, represented by Grace […] The post Amidst worker unrest, Wike orders council chairmen to pay minimum wage arrears, confirming N4.16 billion funding appeared first on Media Room Hub.
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Amidst growing economic hardship, Delta workers used May Day to demand the enforcement of their labor rights
The 2025 International Workers’ Day celebration in Delta State became a platform for urgent calls to action as workers gathered at the Cenotaph in Asaba. Labour leaders seized the moment to demand the Delta State Government enforce labour laws more rigorously to prevent exploitation, wage denial, and workplace hazards. In a powerful joint address, Comrade […] The post Amidst growing economic hardship, Delta workers used May Day to demand the enforcement of their labor rights appeared first on Media Room Hub.
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An illegal factory in Anambra was sealed off by a government taskforce
An illegal disinfectant plant hidden in plain sight has been busted by the Anambra OCHA Brigade, leaving neighbors shocked and worried. The quiet neighborhood of Chris Ugoezu Street in Odume Obosi turned into a crime scene on Tuesday after officers of Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra (OCHA) Brigade raided a covert chemical factory operating from […] The post An illegal factory in Anambra was sealed off by a government taskforce appeared first on Media Room Hub.
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Eleven new private universities have received their operational licenses from NUC
Nigeria Adds 11 New Private Universities — Here’s What You Should Know Big news for Nigerian students and families — the NUC is rolling out licenses for 11 brand-new private universities today, taking the total number to a record 159 across the country. The official license ceremony will go down at 3 PM today in […] The post Eleven new private universities have received their operational licenses from NUC appeared first on Media Room Hub.
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The Ogun State government is appealing to its residents to abstain from noise pollution
As part of its commitment to sustainable urban living, the Ogun State Government is intensifying efforts to curb noise pollution across the state, aligning its strategy with the global celebration of 2025 International Noise Awareness Day. Speaking at an awareness event in Ilisan, Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, laid out the administration’s clear stance: excessive […] The post The Ogun State government is appealing to its residents to abstain from noise pollution appeared first on Media Room Hub.
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he EFCC has commenced an investigation into 30 internet fraud suspects who were arrested by soldiers at what is described as a “Yahoo School.”
Thirty suspected internet fraudsters are currently under EFCC investigation after their arrest at Hustle Kingdom, a facility masquerading as a computer training school in Benin City, Edo State. The Nigerian Army’s 4 Brigade carried out the operation, uncovering a center filled with digital workstations and learning tools. But a hidden room revealed a more sinister […] The post he EFCC has commenced an investigation into 30 internet fraud suspects who were arrested by soldiers at what is described as a “Yahoo School.” appeared first on Media Room Hub.
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