Young C, a Nigerian content creator, sparked controversy on social media when he undertook a 24-hour challenge to be buried alive.

tiktok temporarily bans content creators buried alive video

• Despite sharing his experience on TikTok and Instagram, his account was permanently banned due to safety concerns and violation of community guidelines.

• This incident has sparked discussions on the limits of online challenges and the responsibility of social media platforms in ensuring user safety.

• Followers and critics of Young C are now reflecting on the motivations behind and consequences of engaging in such dangerous stunts for fame on the internet.

TikTok bans account of content creator who embarked on a challenge of being b¥ried alive for 24 hours pic.twitter.com/qPaJ5Jx2ev
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The group praised the Chief Of Defence Staff and urged him to persist in his efforts to address insecurity in Nigeria.

Key Collaboration to Address Security Concerns – Chief Security Officer Advises Service Chiefs

Rising-Up for a United Nigeria (RUN), a prominent civil society organization, has praised President Bola Tinubu‘s administration for its recent accomplishments, highlighting the substantial role played by his cabinet in achieving these successes.

Senator George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), was particularly praised by the group, lauding him as a cornerstone and source of stability in Tinubu’s administration.
RUN also commended the nation’s service chiefs for their steadfast dedication to Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda.

The group emphasized their proactive approach in tackling security issues, showcasing their efficiency within a year in office.
Recognizing the Nigerian military’s recent achievements in fighting insecurity, RUN praised Gen. Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff, and urged him to persist in these endeavors.

A group of Nigerian youths and middle-aged citizens shared their views during a solidarity rally in Abuja on Wednesday, May 29.
The rally was organized to mark twenty-five years of uninterrupted democracy and the first anniversary of the current administration.

At the event, Ambassador Solomon Adodo and Chief Michael Msuaan (MON) lauded the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), attributing his leadership to Tinubu’s success.
Ambassador Adodo praised the President for assembling a proficient team to drive the Renewed Hope Agenda.

He said, “The choice of Senator George Akume, a two-term former Governor, Senator and Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to serve as SGF has been one of the best appointments of Mr. President, and his ability to stabilise the administration is, to say the least, credible.”

Also speaking, Chief Msuaan underscored the “silent success of the current administration as a result of the professional handling of affairs of government by the SGF, whom he described as a prolific leader.”

Summary of Tinubu’s Scorecard by a Group:

The administration under President Tinubu faced challenges like petrol subsidies, subsidised forex rates, and a decrease in local productivity.

President Tinubu was commended for implementing bold reforms leading Nigeria towards lasting progress.
The group condemned any support for disorder and called for unity among Nigerians to sustain development efforts.

Investigation into Alleged Fraud Case Involving Former Kaduna State Governor El-Rufai

EFCC Initiates Investigation on El-Rufai, Prepares to Invite Former Governor

An Economic And Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) task force is gearing up to launch a comprehensive investigation into the alleged fraud case linked to ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai.

The EFCC task force recently conducted an extensive session to review the findings of the Ad-Hoc Committee of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, which implicated the former Governor in the misappropriation of N423 billion.

As per reports from The Nation, the EFCC plans to summon El-Rufai and his associates who served during his administration for interrogation.

Those expected to face questioning include former Finance commissioners from May 29, 2015, to May 29, 2023; all accountant generals throughout El-Rufai’s eight-year tenure; and the chairpersons of the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) spanning from 2018 to 2023.

Additionally, former managing directors of the Kaduna Market Development and Management Company Ltd between May 29, 2015, and May 29, 2023, and former managing directors of Kaduna Roads Agency (KADRA) from October 11, 2017, to November 2021 will be investigated, except for Amina Ja’afar Ladan, an engineer with a brief one-month tenure.

We are in receipt of a petition from an NGO. So, we have started investigation in the matters raised in the petition.

“The report of the Ad-Hoc Committee of the Kaduna State House of Assembly is also handy. We will soon invite el-Rufai and some members of his team for interrogation.

“The Special Task Force on Monday (yesterday) held a long session on the contents of the petition and the report of the Ad-Hoc Committee.”

“The report of the House of Assembly has actually laid a solid foundation for the probe by our team,” the source said.

Summary of Pension Withdrawals in Q1’24:

Financial Struggles: Pensioners Accessing Their Retirement Savings

The number of workers making voluntary withdrawals from their Pension savings increased by 87.6% in the first quarter of 2024.

Specifically, the number of workers making withdrawals rose to 1,302 in Q1’24 from 694 in the previous quarter (Q4’23).

The value of funds withdrawn from voluntary contributions increased by 160% to N3.9 billion in Q1’24 from N1.5 billion in the previous quarter.

Out of the total workers making withdrawals, 1,259 were from the private sector, and 43 were from the public sector.

Voluntary Contributions are extra funds workers can choose to add to their mandatory pension contributions or save separately for retirement.

The Pension Reform Act (PRA) 2014 allows employees to make voluntary contributions to their Retirement Savings Accounts (RSAs) to enhance their retirement benefits.

The report stated: “Approvals were granted to 1,302, RSA holders to access N3.9 billion of their voluntary contributions during the quarter under review while 24 were rejected due to incorrect computations.

1,259 RSA holders whose benefits were approved were from the private sector, while 43 were from the public sector.”

Requests for Mortgage Access:

1,390 RSA holders requested access to up to 25% of their RSA balances for payment of equity contributions for residential mortgages.

1,234 requests amounting to N10.5 billion were approved.
156 requests were rejected due to incorrect documentation.
Out of the approved applicants:
379 were from the private sector.
855 were from the public sector.
New RSA Registrations:

89,061 new RSAs were registered across different sectors by the end of the quarter on 31 March 2024.

RSA Registrations by PFAs:

Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers had the largest market share with 23.9% and 21,288 new contributors.

Access Pensions Limited followed with 22.5% and 20,042 new contributors.
ARM Pension Managers Ltd, Leadway Pensure PFA, and Premium Pension had 8.4%, 7.1%, 7.0% respectively of the new registrations.

The top five PFAs collectively held 68.8% of the new registrations, while the bottom five PFAs accounted for 4.3% of the 89,061 new RSAs registered in Q1’24.

A Nigerian man, aged 36, has stirred discussion on social media by taking his boss’s car on his first workday to a church to seek the pastor’s blessings, insisting it was his own vehicle.

On his first day at work, a Nigerian man stole his boss’s car and took it to a church to get it blessed by a pastor.

This incident was shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by a user.

In the video, a Nigerian man, who kept his face hidden, revealed that he is 36 years old while being interviewed by news reporters.

The man recounted an incident that took place approximately 10 days ago.

He described how on his first day at work, he stole his boss’s car, drove it to a church, and falsely claimed to the pastor that the car was his, seeking blessings for his new purchase.

His aim was to use the car for Uber services.

Unfortunately, his scheme failed as he was later apprehended by the police, leading to his arrest and subsequent public display.

You can view the video for more details.

Police arrests driver who allegedly stole his boss’s car on his first day and went to church to give a testimony claiming it’s his brand new car. pic.twitter.com/KqgtYLdt7U

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