Ads test on Threads, Police Killing of Six Terrorists, Other Top Stories Within the Week 

As the week folds up, we, at Asiwaju Media, have served you with the much needed updates on series of significant events in Politics, Education, Security, NYSC, Campus reports, Job Opportunities, and down to Fact-check. Here is a list of the stories that made it to our trending chart:

Meta tests Ads on Threads amid moderation

 Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Threads, has begun testing advertisements on Threads. The testing involves a select group of brands in the United States and Japan. Analysts see it as opportunity for Meta as brands seek alternatives to TikTok, which faces regulatory uncertainty in the U.S.

FCT Doctors Call Off Three-Day Warning Strike After Wike’s Intervention

Doctors in FCT who embarked on strike on Wednesday, 22nd of January, 2025 to demand payment of six months’ salary arrears and other allowances have decided to call off their strike after the FCT’s minister, Nyesom Wike, intervened. 

Police Bursts Terrorists’ Camp in Imo, Kills Six 

The camp of the gang alleged to be the masterminds behind the attack on the Correctional Centre Owerri, the murder of five policemen, the burning of Arondizuogu Police Station, and several kidnaps within Imo State has been bursted by the Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, Imo state command and killing not less than six of them.

Whisper To Humanity Calls For Education Reform in Ebonyi 

Whisper To Humanity, a youth-led feminist and non-profit organization, has called on students, teachers, management, and media practitioners in Ebonyi State to join hands in improving and enhancing the quality of education in the state. The call was made during the One Day Roundtable Discussion On Empowering Educators and Young Learners For A Transformative Education held in Abakaliki.

FAAN Suspends Access Gate Fees at Abuja Airport

 Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has suspended access gate fees at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. This measure is aimed at easing traffic congestion for road users due to the ongoing road constructions in the airport.

Popular Ilorin Musician , Mukaila Senwele Is Dead

In a sad turnout of event, Mukaila Senwele, a popular Ilorin-based musician, has passed away without any prior illness. At the point of his death, Mukaila was first taken to Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (KWSUTH) before being transferred to Balogun Hospital in Eruda where he passed away.

Trump Says Microsoft in Discussions to Acquire TikTok

U.S President Donald Trump has disclosed that Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok, while the app’s future in the United States faces uncertainty. Recall that TikTok is facing a US law that ordered the company to divest from its Chinese owner ByteDance or be banned in the United States.

2Face Idibia Deletes Divorce-Related Posts

Stir sparked as 2Face Idibia deletes all posts and videos related to his divorce from Annie, his wife of 12 years. Having confirmed the rumors with a video post on his Instagram page and story, the singer deleted the video and claimed that his Instagram account had been hacked.

Zuckerberg Outlines Meta’s Ambitious 2025 Plans

The CEO of Meta, Mark Zuckerberg, has outlined an ambitious vision for 2025, which includes a significant advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR) glasses, and social media platforms. According to him, Meta is set to make substantial progress in AI, with the company’s AI assistant expected to reach over 1 billion people.

FactCheck: Is It True That Ebonyi First Lady Planned House Purchase Worth 10 Billion Overseas?

Our fact-checkers at Asiwaju Media scrutinized a claim by a Facebook user, Nwoba Chika Nwoba ,  who also doubles as a member of Peoples Democratic, PDP in Ebonyi state, on Facebook that the Ebonyi governor’s wife plans to purchase a  house worth 10 Billion in Hamilton, Canada. Our fact-checkers found the claim to be false and misleading as a source from the government house confirmed the first lady was only in London and not Canada when the claim was made. 

JAMB Adopts Mock UTME for Underage Candidates, Sets Minimum Age For Admission

JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has announced the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has introduced a mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for candidates below the age of 16. This initiative is aimed at giving them the real time experience of how  JAMB computer based test is beong conducted. 

How to apply for the federal civil service recruitment 2025

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), has officially announced the commencement of its recruitment process for various positions across the Federal Civil Service. Applicants are required to meet all requirements before applying. To apply for a position, visit the official recruitment portal at: https://recruitment.fedcivilservice.gov.ng

Our beautifully curated list of top stories this week as compiled by our reporters and edited by the Managing Editor ranges from Politics, Education, Technology, Entertainment and down to Job Opportunities. Which of these stories caught your attention the most? Let’s have your opinion.