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Desperate Politicians aligning with bandits to destabilise Nigeria – Umahi
Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi has alleged that desperate politicians align with bandits to destabilise the country. Speaking after a virtual meeting on Tuesday with the five governors of the region in attendance, Umahi expressed worry over the killings and kidnappings of Nigerians. He said; “The governors are so worried about the killings and kidnappings that are going on by our people in the southeast, killing our own people and the security agencies,” he said.…
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“Once my daughter becomes an adult, she has the right to live her life the way she wants” – Yul Edochie says after being questioned for ‘supporting’ a Nigerian porn star’s wish
Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has expressed that once his daughter becomes an adult she can live her life the way she wants. He said this following queries after he showed support to the wish of a Nigerian pornstar, Kalabar chic who wished to be among the top 100 models on Pornhub in 2021 Yul had written; “Best of luck. Do what makes you happy”. This However did not go down well with some Nigerians as…
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Veteran filmmaker, Chico Ejiro to be buried on February 20
Veteran Filmmaker, Chico Ejiro who died on Christmas day is set to buried on the 20th of February. This was according to a statement by the older brother of the deceased, Zeb Ejiro who noted that Chico died of complications from High Blood Pressure. “His demise followed complications arising from high blood pressure for which he had been treated . He had returned delightfully to the only business he was so passionate about and had…
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We are in talks with China for COVID-19 vaccines – FG
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffery Onyeama, says the Federal Government is currently in talks with China to have access to COVID19 vaccines for Nigeria. Speaking with Newsmen after a bilateral meeting with the Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, Onyeama noted that China has been of immense help to Nigeria during its fight against Covid-19. He also assured that the country is in talks with China to help with regards to access to it’s vaccines…
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#EndSARS: Lagos Govt Pays for Forensic Examination of Lekki Toll Gate
The Lagos State Government has paid a huge sum of money to forensic experts in a bid to uncover the truth about the shooting of #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate which took place on the 20th of October 2020 The Chairman of the Lagos State Judicial Panel on Restitution for victims of SARS and police brutality, Justice Doris Okuwobi, made this known on Tuesday while ruling on an application filed by the Lekki…
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2023: Tinubu has right to contest for President – Osoba
Following the 2023 presidency tussle, former Governor of Ogun State, Olusegun Osoba has expressed that the APC National leader, Bola Tinubu has the right to contest for presidency “Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as an individual has the right to put himself forward, we have not zeroed in on an individual. Zeroing in on any individual will destroy our efforts now but Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has a right to pursue his own agenda,” he said Speaking on…
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NERC denies approval of 50% increase in electricity tariffs
The Nigeria Electricity Regulation Commission (NERC) has denied claims that there has been an increase by 50% in electricity tariff. This was in a statement released on Tuesday via the official Twitter handle of the commission. It said that no approval has been granted for a 50% tariff increase for electricity distribution companies, which took effect on January 1, 2021. The commission also directed customers that have been affected by any rate increases beyond the…
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Nollywood actress, Elvina Ibru shares experience after testing positive for Coronavirus
Nollywood actress, Elvina Ibru, has revealed that she tested positive for coronavirus. She revealed this in a video via her Instagram account. According to her, she has been isolating and taking her medications since her test came back positive. She, however, appealed to Nigerians to believe that the virus is real and take all precautions. She said; “I just want to tell all of you that walk around without face masks or hand sanitizers that…
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‘Don’t pretend to be a good Girl, ask your Man for Money’ – Actress Angela Eguavoen tells Ladies
Nigerian actress, Angela Eguavoen, has advised ladies to cease pretending and demand money from their men. She stated this in a post she shared via Instagram as she noted that although she is not against being a supportive girlfriend, it is important for ladies to ask their men for money because men tend to spend on the woman they love. In her words: “Sisturrrs, you see that money you’ve refused to ask your boyfriend/man because…
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FG increases Electricity Tariff by 50%
The Federal Government has again increased the electricity tariff by 50%. The development was revealed by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) in its December 2020 minor review of the Multi-Year Tariff Order and Minimum Remittance Order obtained made available to newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. According to the NERC, the increase is based on different consumer classes and will kick off from January 1, 2021. The commission blamed the 14.9 percent…
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Singer Paul Okoye tests Positive for COVID-19
Paul Okoye of the defunct P-square duo has tested positive for Coronavirus. The singer shared the news on Tuesday in a post on Instagram. He urged his fans to stay safe, as he affirmed that the virus is real. He wrote; “ATTENTION!!! F*ck it !!! Covid is REAL !!! I know as typical Nigerian or African is very hard to believe some will say “experience is the best teacher oh well , the experience and…
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Insecurity: Outside Maiduguri, nobody is safe in Borno – Prof Dikwa
Dean of Borno Elders Forum, Professor Khalifa Dikwa has expressed concern over the spate of insecurity in the state. According to him, outside the capital of the state, Maiduguri, people living in Borno State are not safe. He said this speaking on Channels Television’s Newsnight on Monday. “Even if they (Boko Haram) are not physically there, they are psychologically there, disturbing the people,” he said “From time to time, they ride their motorcycles, come and…
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