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I am a new creation, reborn in His grace – DJ Cuppy says as she undergoes baptism
Nigerian DJ and philanthropist Florence Otedola, widely known as DJ Cuppy, has undergone baptism, rededicating her life to God. On Friday, DJ Cuppy took this step as part of her commitment to deepening her faith and starting a new chapter in her spiritual journey, which she shared on X She expressed her gratitude and a sense of renewal following the baptism. She described the experience as a pivotal moment, demonstrating her commitment to living a…
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I will take the judiciary to greater heights – Acting CJN, Justice Kudirat vows
Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, on Friday vowed to elevate the judiciary and enhance its reputation. She pledged that, by the end of her tenure, Nigerians would take pride in the judiciary. President Bola Tinubu administered the oath of office to Justice Kekere-Ekun as the Acting CJN on Friday, pending her confirmation by the Senate. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Council Chamber of the State House in Abuja. Addressing…
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Protesters haunted by ENDSARS protest – Daniel Bwala
Daniel Bwala, a former spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), claimed that the spirit of the #ENDSARS protest has haunted the organizers of the EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest. Speaking with Arise News, Bwala said: “Protest is the constitutional right of people and the lessons to learn are on both sides of the protesters and the government. “But I think it has more to do with the protesters because when…
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“Being Nigerian gets tougher by minutes” – Comedian AY laments
Popular comedian Ayodeji Richard Makun, widely known as AY, has expressed his frustration over the difficulties of being a Nigerian, stating that the challenges seem to increase with each passing minute. This is coming with the recent increase in the price of the Nigerian Passport In a statement on his X handle on Thursday, AY wrote, “Being a Nigerian just gets tougher and tougher by minutes.”
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Wike intends to destroy PDP — Atiku’s aide Ibe
Ibe, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Atiku Abubakar, the former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has accused Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), of having malicious intentions. According to Ibe, Wike’s decision to stay in the PDP is aimed at undermining and destroying the party. This statement was in response to Wike’s remarks that he would prefer to remain in the PDP and fight rather…
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BREAKING: Tinubu swears in Justice Kudirat as acting CJN
President Bola Tinubu has administered the oath of office to Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, appointing her as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) and the second woman to hold the position, in an acting capacity until confirmed by the Senate. She succeeds Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, who retired on August 22 at the age of 70.
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Rain, lightning, thunderstorms caused petrol scarcity – NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (NNPCL) has attributed the fuel scarcity and long queues at filling stations across the country to recent adverse weather conditions, including heavy rains, lightning, and thunderstorms. Dapo Segun, NNPCL’s vice-president (downstream), revealed this during a press conference at the NNPC towers in Abuja. Apologizing for the degree of fuel shortages in the country and acknowledging the NNPC’s reluctance to offer excuses, Mr. Segun explained on Tuesday that the challenging…
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Togo, Benin owe Nigeria $14m for electricity – FG
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has revealed that none of the four international bilateral customers receiving power from Nigerian generation companies paid the cumulative invoice of $14.19 million issued by the market operator for services provided in the first quarter of 2024. The report, published by NERC, highlights that Nigeria supplies electricity to neighboring countries, including Benin, Togo, and Niger. The international customers who owe the Nigerian electricity supply industry are Para-SBEE in Benin…
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Flee from the man who takes instructions from his mother to run his home affairs – Nigerian man advises young ladies
A Nigerian man, Andrew Dave Babre, has urged women to avoid men who allow their mothers to dictate how they manage their household. He shared this in a post on Facebook. See his post below;
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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,…
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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…
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