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Two million Naira part of running cost of the office of each Senator as provided for in the 2023 budget – NASS management
On Tuesday, the administration of the National Assembly responded to the contentious “enjoyment allowance” disbursed to Senators and House of Representatives members ahead of their extended recess starting last week Monday. Issuing a statement to the press on Tuesday, Dr. Ali Umoru, the Secretary of Research and Information, clarified that the payment made to legislators in both the upper and lower chambers had been misconstrued. Dr. Umoru deemed such misinterpretation regrettable, as the funds were…
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President Tinubu reportedly bars Asari Dokubo from visiting Aso Rock
President Tinubu has taken the step of prohibiting former leaders of Niger Delta militant groups from visiting him at the presidential villa in Abuja. According to Leadership magazine, this decision was made following a visit by Mujarhedeen Asari-Dokubo, the leader of the now-defunct Niger Delta Peoples Volunteer Force (NDPVF), on June 16, 2023. Sources reveal that President Tinubu was concerned about the public statements and actions of Asari-Dokubo following their meeting. The President was troubled…
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Wife finds her husband’s passport at home one week after he claimed he was traveling to Dubai
Twitter User, Martin Okonkwo has shared an incident where his neighbor supposedly told his wife he was traveling to Dubai only for his wife to find his passport a week later.
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Doctor narrates how pregnant woman with a heart condition died after refusing CS because her husband “had an agreement with God that she will deliver normally”
Dr. Wilberforce, a Ghanaian medical professional, shared a story in which one of his patients with a heart condition tragically passed away, along with her baby, due to her decision to reject an elective Cesarean Section (C/S). This choice was influenced by her husband’s insistence on a vaginal delivery. Dr. Wilberforce revealed this account on his Twitter platform, explaining that the medical team had recommended a Cesarean Section due to the woman’s delicate heart condition,…
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N2 million given to senators is not a big deal, it’s even too small for them – Stephanie Coker’s husband, Olumide Aderinokun says
Businessman and politician, Olumide Aderinokun, expressed his opinion that the N2 million ‘enjoyment allowance’ provided to senators is not a significant matter. Aderinokun, who is married to media personality Stephanie Coker, shared his perspective on Twitter on Tuesday, August 15th. He went on to state that the sum of money is even insufficient for the role of a senator. According to his tweet, “The 2m that was given to senators isn’t a big deal. It…
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’In the next three months, if the economic hardship doesn’t end, Nigerians will bring the country to a total shutdown – Primate Ayodele tells Tinubu
Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has issued a warning that Nigerians will take matters into their own hands and bring the country to a standstill if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu doesn’t address the prevailing economic challenges within the next three months. He emphasized that people won’t wait for the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) or any other organization to organize protests; rather, they will independently flood the streets to voice their…
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Don’t grant Ifeanyi Ejiofor visa – Simon Ekpa writes embassies in Nigeria over insecurity in southeast
Simon Ekpa, self-acclaimed disciple of IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu has recommended that foreign Embassies in Nigeria refrain from issuing a visa to Ifeanyi Ejiofor due to concerns about the security situation in the southeastern region. He asserted that Ejiofor should be held accountable for the security challenges faced in the southeastern region He wrote; “To All Foreign Embassies Operating in Nigeria Ref: Barr. IFEANYI EJIOFOR AND FAMILY. We wish to inform all foreign embassies operating…
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FG files fresh charges against Emefiele, to withdraw firearm case
The Federal Government has requested the withdrawal of the “illegal possession of firearms” case against suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) at the Federal Ministry of Justice, Mohammed Abubakar, made an oral application to Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court in Lagos. This request was based on new findings from further investigations. Emefiele’s lawyer, Joseph Daudu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, objected to the…
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Crossdresser, Bobrisky loses Dad
Controversial crossdresser, Idris Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky has announced the death of his father. Mr. Kunle Okunneye’s death occurred in the early hours of August 14, 2023. Bobrisky confirmed the news on his Snapchat page later that day, “Guys, I lost my dad dis morning, he wrote The cause of his father’s passing has not been disclosed.
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Stop advocating for a coup in Nigeria, a more prosperous society can still be won within the context of democracy – Shehu Sani tells Nigerians
Former lawmaker Senator Shehu Sani remains hopeful about the revival of Nigeria’s democracy. Recalling recent statements from the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), which reiterated contentment within the military and denied coup plans in Nigeria, Sani made his sentiments clear on social media. The DHQ Director of Defence Information, Tukur Gusau, had expressed dissatisfaction with reports alleging welfare concerns within the armed forces, emphasizing that such reports were suggesting military intervention in the nation’s democracy. In a…
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A lot of Nigerians living in the UK tell lies of how life is tough abroad to avoid “billing” – Dr Olufunmilayo
Renowned Nigerian medical professional on Twitter, Dr. Olufunmilayo, has suggested that numerous Nigerians living abroad, especially those in the United Kingdom, often fabricate tales of adversity in order to evade financial demands from their family and friends. In a series of tweets, Olufunmilayo indicated that while life in the UK does come with challenges, the manner in which Nigerians overseas portray it as a life filled with difficulties is misleading.
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First Lady hosts D’tigresses, Super Falcons at Presidential Villa
On Monday, the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, welcomed the members of the Nigerian female football team, the Super Falcons, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Following their elimination from the current FIFA Women’s World Cup, which is jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand, the Super Falcons suffered a defeat via penalties against the English team on August 7. The First Lady had previously organized a similar gathering with the triumphant Nigerian female basketball…
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