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”Make una pity us” -Nigerians cry out over increase in price of Nigerian Passport
Nigerians have expressed their reactions on social media following the announcement of an increase in passport fees by the Nigeria Immigration Service on August 21. The updated prices include a 32-page passport booklet with a five-year validity rising from N35,000 to N50,000, and a 64-page booklet with a ten-year validity increasing from N70,000 to N100,000. The statement noted that fees for passports remain unchanged for those in the diaspora. See some of their reactions below:
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FG increases prices of Nigerian Passport
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced increased fees for obtaining a Nigerian passport. In a statement released on Wednesday, DCI Kenneth Udo, spokesperson for the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), revealed that the new pricing will take effect from September 1, 2024. He explained that this adjustment is aimed at preserving the quality and integrity of the Nigerian standard passport. As per the statement, the cost of a 32-page passport booklet with a five-year validity, previously set at N35,000, will now be N50,000 and a 64-page passport booklet with a ten-year validity, previously set at N70,000 will now be N100,000…
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I hope that Nigerians will not be denied the right of full disclosure on the new presidential jet – Peter Obi laments
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2024 election, Peter Obi, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to be transparent about the details of the newly acquired presidential jet and the older ones being sold off. Obi made this statement in a post on his X handle on Tuesday night, August 21. He pointed out that despite the denials and confusion surrounding the newly acquired presidential aircraft, it has now arrived, thanks to the information revealed by the French court. “Now that the Jet is here, can Nigerian taxpayers whose money was used to purchase it need to be…
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No going back – Wike rules out reconciliation with Fubara
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the possibility of resolving his rift with Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara. Wike affirmed that he stands firm on his decision regarding Fubara. During a media briefing marking his one year in office as FCT Minister, Wike emphasized his commitment to fulfilling President Bola Tinubu’s mandate rather than supporting Fubara. The ongoing conflict between Wike and Fubara, which began after the governor took office, has caused divisions within the state House of Assembly, resulting in factions. Despite efforts by Tinubu and other political stakeholders, the crisis persists. Wike said:…
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There is no place better than Nigeria, Nigeria can work. Nobody should go anywhere – Solomon Dalung tells Youths
Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development Solomon Dalung advised Nigerian youths against relocating abroad in search of better opportunities. Speaking at an event over the weekend in celebration of the 2024 International Youth Day, Dalung shared that after traveling to over 70 countries, he believes there is no place better than Nigeria. According to him; “I want to discourage every young person who has the instinct to ‘Japa’. I have traveled to over 70 countries around the world and discovered that there is nowhere I can live as comfortably as in Nigeria “There is no place better than Nigeria,…
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” There are a lot of women and I will keep marrying more. 21 is my target” – Self proclaimed Nigerian polygamist boasts as he takes ‘new wife’
John-Paul Ugwu, a self-proclaimed Nigerian polygamist, has announced that he has taken a new wife. In a Facebook post, Ugwu revealed his goal to marry 21 wives. “Who dey zuzu? Women are so “yanfunyafu” that i will keep marrying more. 21 is my target. I have just married another wife today. Congrats to me. My name is now High Chief Azu Anuka 1 na Enugu State. Polygamy has come to stay,” he wrote. “Polygamy- My village people are trooping in and out since early this morning to confirm the good news about the arrival of my new wife Bl00dy monogamous…
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Presidential Jet: Continue with your obscene indulgence until the Day your hungry citizens can no longer bear to sleep on their empty stomachs – Oby Ezekwesili
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has sharply criticized the Presidency for the recent purchase of a new presidential jet. In a statement shared on social media, Ezekwesili urged the government to continue with its “obscene indulgence” until the day when hungry citizens can no longer endure sleeping on empty stomachs. She expressed her dismay, calling it a disgrace that political and public leaders in a country heavily burdened by debt would choose to spend scarce public resources on prestige projects and luxuries. Ezekwesili warned that “something” will have to give soon, as this level of “unjust governance” is simply…
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The pump price of petrol in the North is now N1000 – LP spokesperson, Yunusa Tanko
Labour Party spokesperson Yunusa Tanko has disclosed that the pump price of petrol in the North has surged to N1,000 per liter. He said this while comparing the price of petrol during the President Jonathan-led administration See his post below;
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“Even if we don’t do P-Square, can’t we be brothers?” – Paul Okoye asks Peter, Jude
Nigerian musician Paul Okoye, also known as Rudeboy of P-Square, has questioned why he and his brothers can’t come together as a family even if they are no longer in business together. The duo’s internal conflict became public when Paul accused his twin brother, Peter, in an interview of petitioning the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to have him arrested. In response, Peter denied the accusations in an open letter on social media, explaining that his focus was on uncovering the truth about a secret company, Northside Music, allegedly owned by their elder brother, Jude Okoye, and his wife,…
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If your wife is still managing that marriage because of the children, your old age won’t be funny – Nigerian woman warns men
A Nigerian woman, Faustina Nwoga, has spoken out to men whose wives are ‘enduring their marriage’ for the sake of the children. In a post she shared on Facebook, she noted that their ”old age will not be funny” See her post below;
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New Presidential Jet was bought below market price, saves Nigeria huge maintenance and fuel cost – Onanuga explains
Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Tinubu, has explained the reasons behind the purchase of a new presidential jet. He stated that the new Airbus A330, which replaces the 19-year-old Boeing B737-700 (BBJ) acquired during President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration, will save Nigeria significant maintenance and fuel costs, amounting to millions of dollars annually. Onanuga also noted that the plane was purchased at a price well below its market value. Onanuga in a tweet he shared explained that the decision to replace the B737-700 (BBJ) followed an investigative hearing by Nigeria’s parliament, which raised concerns about…
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People are dying of hunger, President Tinubu is buying a Presidential Jet – Kenneth Okonkwo laments level of insensitivity
Kenneth Okonkwo, actor and former spokesperson for the Labour Party, has criticized the Nigerian government in response to reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the purchase of a new presidential jet. Okonkwo expressed his outrage on social media, calling the decision “the height of insensitivity” given the many Nigerians’ severe economic hardships. He pointed out the country’s numerous challenges, such as widespread hunger, soaring fuel prices, financial instability, and frequent power outages. Okonkwo condemned the jet purchase as a clear example of misplaced priorities, arguing that it reflects a lack of empathy for the struggles of ordinary citizens. “People…
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