The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, on Monday 15th July, gave a justification for spending N1.5m to fuel six vehicles in her convoy on a trip to Anambra State. The minister stated this when she featured as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today. This development is coming five days after her heated argument with members of the House of Representatives, which wanted to know how her ministry appropriated unrelated expenditures, including N45 million for a New Year party, N20 million for sanitary pads and N1.5 million for petrol. Speaking during the interview, Kennedy-Ohanenye expressed surprise that the lawmakers…
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Popularly Nigerian singer, David Adeleke also known as Davido, has spoken on the global rise of the afrobeats genre. Speaking during an interview with Hiptv panel discussion with the United States Advisory council on Africa Diaspora Engagement and Leaders In Nigeria’s Creative Industries, Davido stated that afrobeats artistes were now selling the same tickets as pop and hip-hop stars like Drake. The singer claimed that the earnings from an afrobeats single can translate to generational wealth. “Afrobeats Artists are selling the same tickets as Drake. Now one song as an afrobeat artist can change your generation,” he added. Davido urged…
The Federal Government has doled out 20 trucks of rice to the 36 state governors and the federal capital territory for onward distribution to vulnerable Nigerians. Addressing state House Reporters after the Federal Executive Council meeting on Monday July 15th, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the rice is for the most vulnerable Nigerians. He also said the Tinubu administration is committed to making sure that Nigerians have food on their table. Details shortly…
Islamic Cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has urged Nigerians to engage in a peaceful protest against President Bola Tinubu’s government. Gumi called on Nigerians to engage in peaceful protests as a means of conveying their grievances to the government. In a video clip, the Islamic scholar who recounted that former President Muhammadu Buhari protested against the administration of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, stated further that; “Politicians are very stubborn, it is mass protests that only disturb them. “In Sudan and Liberia, the conflicts were like family feuds, which are very dangerous. But Nigeria is different, with diverse ethnicities, religions, cultures, tribes, and…
British singer Stefflon Don has finally confirmed her relationship with Afrobeats star Burna Boy, putting to rest the speculation about their rumored romance. In an interview with Nando Leaks.com, Stefflon Don disclosed that she is dating Burna Boy and expressed her desire for deep affection and marriage. The rapper also revealed that Burna Boy had written a song specifically about her, showcasing his affection and admiration. When asked about how they met, Stefflon Don declined to elaborate, stating that she had already discussed the details in previous interviews. Recalled that in 2022, Burna Boy released the song “Last Last,” a…
The Federal Government has announced a new date for the completion of recruitment into the Federal Fire Service FFS. Ja’afaru Ahmed, Secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board announced this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja. “The board will commence the next stage of the Federal Fire Service FFS recruitment exercise in August and will conclude the exercise before the end of September, 2024”. “The Board wishes to apologise over its inability to complete the process by 15th June, 2024, as earlier intended. This was due to a nationwide manpower audit exercise carried out…
The President of the African Development Bank Group Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has warned that the federal government’s decision to allow massive food importation could impact negatively on the country’s agriculture. Recall that the Minister for Agriculture Abubakar Kyari on July 10, announced that the Federal Government would suspend duties, tariffs, and taxes on the importation of maize, husked brown rice, wheat, and cowpeas through the country’s land and sea borders, for 150 days. Reacting to this announcement in a statement published on the AFDB’s X account on Sunday, Adesina said that Nigeria’s recently announced policy to open its borders for…
Legendary singer, Innocent Idebia popularly known as 2Face Idibia, has shared his thoughts on the recent assassination attempt on former U.S. President, Donald Trump at a political rally in Pennsylvania. In a post shared on his Instastories, the singer said he would be shocked if the whole thing wasn’t “packaged.” He went on to say “ All black everything. Hollywood de learn.” See his post below…
Famous Nigerian singer, Paul Okoye, popularly called Rude Boy of Psquare, has surprised his new wife, Ivy Ifeoma, with a new Range Rover SUV as a ‘push gift’. The excited husband took to his Instagram stories to share a photo of the ride, captioning it, “My baby, use this baby to push the other baby very well.”
The Nasarawa State chapter of the Labour Party, LP has declared support for the embattled National Chairman of the party, Julius Abure, amidst leadership tussle with the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC. In an interview with newsmen in Lafia, the Nasarawa state capital, the state party chairman Mr Alexander Ombugu, disclosed that the leaders and members of the party in Nasarawa State would continue to remain loyal and committed to the Abure’s leadership of the party at the national level. He explained that the national chairman had been facing challenging times because some persons who were not comfortable with his transparent…
Spanish wonderkid, Lamine Yamal, has stated that legendary football talisman, Lionel Messi is the best soccer player in history. The Jijantes FC player who performed exceedingly well for his country in their recent battle with England was quoted as saying; “I have never spoken to Messi about the photo where he was bathing me. At the time of the photo with Messi, I was not aware, obviously. My father had it saved and we never brought it to light basically because of the issue of comparisons, which are never good. “No one is bothered by being compared to the best…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed former Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, Mr Silas Ali Agara as the new Director-General of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE). The Special Adviser on media and publicity to the president, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, made this known in a statement issued on Saturday July 13. “The president anticipates an overhaul of the NDE for optimal performance in designing and implementing programmes to combat mass unemployment.” The statement added.
According to reports, multiple shots rang out at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday 13 July, with the Republican presidential candidate raising a fist as he was escorted to a vehicle by the U.S. Secret Service, video clip from event showed. The video appeared to show blood on his ear and armed as law enforcement officers were then seen on a roof near the stage where Trump was standing. Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden said he was not briefed on the reported shooting, speaking to reporters as he walked out of church in Delaware.
In a rare turn of events, a man from Bulawayo has filed for divorce after experiencing incessant dreams in which he saw his wife cheating on him. Energy Moyo, a resident of the Lobenvale suburb, who has recently submitted a divorce application to the Bulawayo Customary Court, has been married to Angela Dube for nine years, cited vivid dreams of his wife’s alleged infidelity as the reason for their separation. D Despite lacking concrete evidence, Moyo’s dreams have left him convinced of Dube’s infidelity. In his court application, Moyo described how these recurring dreams involved his wife romantically…
Oba Owolabi Olakulehin has on Friday July 12 been crowned as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. The coronation event was held at the Labosinde compound in the ancient city of Ibadan – the family whose right is to crown any Olubadan of Ibadanland. Present at the venue include a former Oyo State Governor and member of the Olubadan-in-Council, Rashidi Ladoja; the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi; the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar; former Senate Leader, Teslim Folarin, among others. Details Shortly…
President Bola Tinubu has renamed the National Theater after Nigerian literary icon, Wole Soyinka. Tinubu made this known in a statement personally signed by him to mark Professor Soyinka’s 90th birthday. The renowned playwright, poet, and political activist will turn 90 on July 13, 2024. In his statement, Tinubu described Soyinka as a “national treasure and global icon,” highlighting the Nobel laureate’s contributions to literature, human rights, and political activism. “I am pleased to join admirers around the world in celebrating the 90th birthday of Nigeria’s iconic son and the world-renowned Professor Akinwande Oluwole Babatunde, famously known as Wole Soyinka.…
Reports coming in indicate that Saints Academy school building has collapsed on students writing exams in Busa-Buji Area of Jos North LGA, Plateau State. The two-storey building, crumbled this morning, July 12, 2024 with students reportedly feared trapped in the rubble. SEE VIDEOS BELOW: https://twitter.com/i/status/1811717796281069840 https://twitter.com/i/status/1811728229067043034 Details Shortly…
Former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, who was remanded in prison custody over his alleged involvement in a N33 billion fraud, on Friday, secured bail from the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. In a ruling delivered by Justice James Omotosho, the court granted the defendant, who is answering a 12-count charge, bail to the tune of N10 billion with two sureties in the like sum. The Court held that the sureties must be owners of landed properties within the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, with a minimum valuation of N750 million. It also ordered the sureties to…
Famous Nigerian musician, Seun Kuti, has revealed why he is not close with his first daughter. The singer made this known while speaking about his fatherhood journey. In a viral video of his interview with popular media personality, Timi Agbaje, Seun disclosed that he had a baby mama before getting married to his wife, Yetunde He described fatherhood as his greatest achievements, he stated that he is not close with his first child for lack of connection with her mother. “The greatest thing I ever achieved is becoming a father, I have two kids but I’m not really close to…
According to reports, a yet-to-be-identified tricycle rider has taken his own life after efforts to reportedly retrieve his seized tricycle from some government transport officials failed in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. It was gathered that the tricyclist was heading to a destination in the state when the officials intercepted him for an offence. Due to the interception, the officers reportedly seized the tricycle and took it to their office located near the Jubilee Estate, along the Ikorodu-Sagamu Expressway. Efforts by the tricycle operator to retrieve his tricycle from the officials were said to have been…
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, CBCN has expressed concern over the controversial SAMOA agreement allegedly signed by the federal government of Nigeria. In a statement jointly signed by the CBCN President Lucius Iwejuri Ugorji and the Secretary Donatus A. Ogun and made available to The News Chronicle on Friday July 12th, the clerics called on the federal government to propose an amendment to the agreement or withdraw from it. While highlighting the harmless outlook and the implication of signing the SAMOA agreement on the Nigerian society, the statement urged the Tinubu-led administration to withdraw from the agreement…
The meeting with leaders of the organized labour and President Bola Tinubu has ended in a deadlock. President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, said the status quo on N250,000 as minimum wage stands. While the Federal Government and Organised Private Sector agreed on N62,000, labour is insisting on N250,000 demand. President Bola Tinubu had said he needed time to consult with other stakeholders before sending the bill for the new minimum wage to National Assembly. Speaking with newsmen after he and other labour leaders met with President Tinubu, on Thursday 11th July, Ajaero said labour leaders…
Reports coming in has it that leaders of the Organised Labour are in a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu over a new minimum wage for workers across the country. President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero; and his counterpart at the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Festus Osifo, were sighted arriving at the State House in Abuja on Thursday 11th July for the meeting. President Tinubu is expected to make a decision on the ₦62,000 proposal of the government and private sector side; as well as the ₦250,000 demand of the Organized Labor. The meeting…
According to reports, ex-Minister of Power under the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, Saleh Mamman has collapsed outside the courtroom on Thursday July 11th at a Federal High Court, Abuja, due to ill health. It was gathered that Mamman, whose plea was fixed for Thursday morning, slummed outside the courtroom before the case was called. The former minister’s counsel, Femi Ate, SAN, told Justice James Omotosho shortly when he was called to take his plea. Meanwhile, upon resumed hearing, the ex-minister walked into the courtroom and stepped into the dock with part of his clothes wet. Justice Omotosho then…
Legendary Nollywood actor, Olu Jacobs has turned 82. To commemorate his birthday, Joke Silva, wife to the veteran actor took to her Instagram page on Thursday July 11th to share a video capturing the actor’s youthful days. The award-winning actress also prayed that “aging will not be difficult” for her husband. She wrote; “82 just like that. Aging will not be difficult in Jesus name. Happy birthday and have an amazing year ahead me darling. Sir J of life @_olujacobs loving his customized house coat”. Silva’s post comes a few days after the Actors Guild of…
The Supreme Court has granted financial autonomy to all the Local Government Areas across the 36 states of the country. The court therefore orders that funds meant for the local government councils be paid to them directly from the federation account and not through the state governors. In a judgment delivered by a seven-member justice panel headed by Justice Lawal Garba, Nigeria’s apex court says the Constitution under Section 162 (4,5 and 6) doesn’t provide for the existence of a joint account for both the states and local government councils. The lead judgment was prepared and read by Justice Emmanuel…
The Federal Government has stated that food items to be imported into the country in the next 150 days will be subjected to recommended retail price to reduce the high cost of food items across the country. This is coming hours after the lawmaker representing Borno South senatorial district, Senator Ali Ndume, alleged that the food crisis in the country was further exacerbated by the fact that President Bola Tinubu was not accessible to be advised by lawmakers and even cabinet ministers. It would be recalled that the government a few days ago, suspended import duties and taxes on…
Legendry singer Celine Dion is set to perform at the 2024 Paris Olympics amid battle with Stiff Person Syndrome. Other singers to perform include Dua Lipa and Aya Nakamura. The Olympics is billed to commence on Friday, July 26, 2024, ending on August 11, 2024, in Paris, France. According to reports, the 2024 edition is estimated to have over 600,000 spectators in attendance and will be broadcast to 80 giant screens in public places. For the first time in history, this year opening ceremony, directed by Thomas Jolly, will be held outside an Olympics stadium. The…
Former President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that there will be mass protest if the three arms of government do not work together to reduce food prices and high electricity tariffs. Lawan stated this while contributing to a debate on a motion on the need to tackle “food insecurity”, sponsored by Sunday Karimi, senator representing Kogi west. The former senate president said Nigerians must not be taken for granted in the face of worsening economic hardship. “If we don’t take urgent actions on increased food prices and electricity tariffs, we will not like the…
According to reports coming in, President Bola Tinubu will meet with the Organized Labor leaders on Thursday, 11th July. The meeting with the organized labour authorities billed to hold at the Presidential Villa in Abuja is to further discuss the new national minimum wage for Nigerian workers. As it was gathered that the meeting, said to be at the instance of the President, will feature the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and Trade Union Congress, TUC, in attendance. Recalled that the Nigerian Federal Government and organized labour unions have been at loggerheads over the implementation of a new…
