The organizers of the Bodex Social Media Hangout (BSMH) are thrilled to announce the dynamic lineup of hosts for the 6th edition of Nigeria’s most anticipated digital media convergence holding from Friday, 21 November, to Sunday, 23 November, 2025, across the University of Lagos and the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, GRA, Lagos. The Bodex Social Media Hangout is an annual gathering of media professionals, influencers, thought leaders, and innovators across sectors aimed at promoting positive use of digital platforms and fostering collaboration for social impact. This year’s event, themed “Social Media & A.I Influence: Transforming Yourself, Services & the Society”,…
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Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher, has expressed concern over the team’s current form, warning that recent performances could signal a crisis at Anfield. According to Sky Sports on Monday, 27 October, 2025, the ex-Liverpool defender said, “Losing four games in a row for Brentford would be a disaster. To see the champions do it with the expenditure in the summer means we’re in a crisis time for Liverpool right now. “There will be a lot of serious questions asked in the dressing room between the players and the coaching staff and the people above the manager. When they’ve looked at what…
According to official results announced by the Constitutional Council on Monday, 27 October, Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, 92, has been re-elected for an eighth term with 53.7 percent of the vote. Rival candidate and former government Minister, Issa Tchiroma Bakary came second with 35.2 percent, the council said. Chiroma had claimed victory against the incumbent two days after the October 12 election and called for demonstrations. Four people were killed on Sunday, 26 October, 2025, in clashes between security forces and supporters of the opposition in the economic capital Douala, according to the region’s Governor. Security forces initially used tear…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday, 27 October, 2025 announced the postponement of the screening of aspirants for its 2025 Elective National Convention, earlier scheduled for Tuesday, 28 October, 2025. The Chairman of the National Convention Organising Committee and Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, who made the announcement through a statement issued on Monday, 27 October, 20925, said the exercise was put on hold due to “unforeseen circumstances.” According to Fintiri, a new date for the screening would be communicated to all aspirants and party members in due course, adding that the committee regretted any inconvenience the postponement…
On Monday, 27 October, 2025, Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji was confirmed as the All Progressives Congress(APC) governorship candidate for the 2026 election in Ekiti State following a consensus affirmation exercise held on Monday at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion, Ado-Ekiti. It was gathered that the exercise saw 885 delegates from the 16 local government areas of the state endorse Oyebanji, who is seeking a second term as Governor. The special nomination congress, supervised by a 10-member committee chaired by Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo, officially ratified Oyebanji’s candidacy after the voluntary withdrawal of the only other cleared aspirant, Mrs Atinuke…
The Kano State Government, through the state Ministry of Education, on Monday, 27 October, 2025 denied reports circulating on social media regarding a plan to recruit 3,917 teachers under the “Kano State Government Basic Education Teachers Mapping and Recruitment Plan (2025–2028)”. The Director Public Enlightenment, Ministry of Education Kano, Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru, who made the denial through a statement issued on Monday, 27 October, 2025, described the announcement as “misleading and baseless”, advising the public to disregard the information. According to the Kiru, the ministry has not made any official announcement concerning teacher recruitment, urging the general public to verify…
Former Jigawa State Governor and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) Sule Lamido, on Monday, 27 October, 2025 threatened to drag the party to court if he is not granted access to purchase nomination forms ahead of the forthcoming National Convention scheduled for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State. Lamido, who stated this while speaking with newsmen in Abuja on Monday, 27 October, 2025 after his attempts to obtain the PDP National Chairman nomination form proved unsuccessful, disclosed that both the National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, and the National Organising Secretary, Umaru Bature, were involved in the matter.…
Courts in Kaduna State were shut on Monday, 27 October, 2025 as Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria began an indefinite strike to press home several demands, including the implementation of financial autonomy for the judiciary. It was gathered that the Federal and State high courts, Upper Shari’a court, Customary and Magistrate courts were under lock and key with banners on the gate reading: “JUSUN Kaduna state chapter embarks on strike.” At the Shari’a court Magajin Gari, the situation was not different as court rooms were also closed. However, some staff members of the court were seen outside the court premises,…
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Professor Ebunoluwa Adejuyigbe, has refuted the report that the institution had increased its tuition. It was earlier reported in some social media platforms that the university had raised its tuition, generating criticism from the parents of the concerned students. But the VC, who made this disclosure in Akure, the state capital, during an interview with an online medium, described the reports as mischievous and false, saying there was no such development in the institution. She said, “There are a lot of incorrect narratives in some sections of the media on…
Famous Nigerian singer, producer and Afrobeats sensation , David Adeleke, famously addressed as Davido on Sunday, 26 October, 2025 explained why he selected Akwa Ibom State as the first Nigerian destination for his much-anticipated music concert. Davido, who made this disclosure on Sunday, 26 October, 2025 while speaking at a pre-concert reception in Uyo, hosted by Governor Umo Eno and Senate President Godswill Akpabio, said his decision was influenced by the state’s world-class infrastructure and serene environment. According to the multiple award-winning artiste , the facilities in Akwa Ibom stood out among other options across Africa, making it the ideal…