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President Tinubu announces establishment of new company to bring down food, drug prices
President Bola Tinubu has announced the establishment of a National Credit Guarantee Company aimed at reducing food prices and supporting local production of essential drugs and medical supplies. In his New Year message, Tinubu urged states to adopt the federal government’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) program to lower transportation costs. The new company, set to launch by mid-year, will be a collaboration between government institutions such as the Bank of Industry (BOI), the Nigerian Sovereign…
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I hope you are rich now – Catholic priest takes a dig at those who did “money ritual, 200 days of fasting, water sacrifice, took rams to the river” to become rich”
Nigerian Catholic priest Angelo Chidi Unegbu has criticized individuals who engaged in rituals like Okeite (a fetishistic charm pot), water sacrifices, sowing seeds, and fasting for 200 days to attain wealth. He shared this in a post on Facebook. he wrote; ”All those who did okeite, did water sacrifice, took rams to the river, sowed seeds, did 200 days fasting to be rich 3 yrs ago, I hope you are rich now. No shortcut to…
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Finding you helped me unlock the greater version of myself. The next First lady of Anambra state – Yul Edochie hails Judy Austin as she turns a year older
Actor Yul Edochie is celebrating as his second wife, Judy Austin, marks her birthday today, December 31. In a post on his Facebook page, Yul expressed that Judy’s presence in his life has unlocked a better version of himself. He also referred to her as the next first lady of Anambra State. He wrote; ‘’I thank God I found you. Finding you helped me unlock the greater version of myself. Happy birthday to you, my…
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You don’t prank people with their money. When do you want to start working? – Businessman, Isaac Fayose questions Verydarkman claiming he pranked Nigerians by alleging that ₦180 million went missing from his NGO account.
Businessman Isaac Fayose has criticized social critic Verydarkman (VDM) for claiming he pranked Nigerians by alleging that ₦180 million went missing from his NGO account. In a video, VDM explained that the prank was intended to highlight what he described as the gullibility of some social media users. Reacting to the stunt, Fayose condemned VDM’s actions, stating that joking about funds entrusted to his NGO was inappropriate. He argued that in other countries, such an…
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Return home, we will protect you – IPOB tells Igbos in diaspora
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has assured Igbo people in the diaspora of their safety and protection during their visit home for the New Year celebrations. In a statement by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Comrade Emma Powerful, IPOB promised that the Eastern Security Network (ESN) would maintain a peaceful and secure environment throughout the festive season. The statement read; “Alaigbo is a very peaceful region. IPOB encourages our people to return home and…
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We attempted to stop 2Face from womanising – Kennis Music, Kenny Ogungbe says
Ace music executive and CEO of Kennis Music, Kenny Ogungbe, has disclosed that the record label took measures to discourage iconic singer 2Face, also known as 2Baba, from engaging in womanizing during his time with the label. Speaking on a recent episode of The Honest Bunch podcast, Baba Keke explained that while many women sought the young artist’s attention, the label actively restricted his access to them. He added that after 2Face parted ways with…
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El-Rufai mocks Reno Omokri with throwback protest photos against Tinubu where he held up a placard which read “No to a drug baron in Aso Rock”
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, took to social media to mock political commentator Reno Omokri by sharing images from a 2022 protest in London, where Omokri demonstrated against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In the photos posted on El-Rufai’s verified X account, Omokri is seen holding a placard that reads, “No to a drug baron in Aso Rock.” El-Rufai captioned the images with a jab at Omokri, stating: “NIGERIA UPDATE – The interesting lifecycle…
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Tinubu has the final say — NNPC speaks on reports of Mele Kyari’s exit
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has clarified that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu holds the authority to decide on the alleged retirement of its Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, in January 2025. Speculations suggest that Kyari, who turns 60 on January 8, 2025, might retire and be succeeded by Bayo Ojulari. However, NNPC spokesperson Olufemi Soneye dismissed these claims as false. Soneye stated that while Kyari has a defined tenure at NNPC, the decision…
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Ibadan stampede: Yes there is hunger in Nigeria but the way people are going about it is exaggerated – Clergyman, Femi Emmanuel, says
Clergyman Femi Emmanuel acknowledged the presence of hunger in Nigeria but described the public reaction as exaggerated. He made this statement while addressing the tragic stampede at a children’s funfair in Ibadan, where 35 children lost their lives. While preaching recently, he said; ‘’ Can I say this to you, you may not believe it, whether you believe it or not. Yes, there is hunger in Nigeria but the way people are going about it,…
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Single people not miserable, lonely as you think – Toke Makinwa
Media personality Toke Makinwa has challenged the common belief that single individuals are unhappy and lonely. Refuting the notion that happiness is dependent on marriage, Makinwa emphasized that many single people live content and fulfilling lives. In a post on her X handle, she urged for a change in perspective as the New Year draws near. She wrote; “Let that rubbish behaviour of thinking that single people are miserable, lonely or sad be left in…
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The restart of Warri Refinery today brings joy and gladness to me and Nigerians —Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu expressed joy at resuming operations at the Warri Refinery, a milestone he described as a significant achievement for 2024. In a statement by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu celebrated the refinery’s restart after years of rehabilitation. The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, announced that the refinery, which has a capacity of 125,000 barrels per day, is now operating at 60 percent capacity.…
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Sleeping in different rooms as a married couple promotes cheating – Nigerian lawyer says
A Nigerian lawyer, Stella, has stated that married couples sleeping in separate rooms can encourage infidelity and prolong conflicts and resentment. “Stop sleeping in different rooms if you are married. Sleeping in different rooms as married couple promotes cheating, she wrote on Friday. I pity couples sleeping in different rooms in the name of I want my space Una dey miss. “One of the disadvantages of separate rooms is that when there is a disagreement and…
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