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Tinubu approves Electricity Act 2023 which allows state and private companies to generate power
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given his approval to the Electricity Act 2023, which was initially passed by lawmakers in July 2022. The new Electricity Act serves as a replacement for the Electric Power Sector Reform Act (EPSRA) of 2005. By enacting the new Electricity Act, Nigeria aims to promote the de-monopolization of its electricity sector at the national level. This allows states, companies, and individuals to participate in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution. Under…
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I never wanted to raise a child alone. My worst fear has come true, nothing in life scares me anymore – Sophia Momodu
Sophia Momodu, Davido’s baby mama has expressed that her greatest fear has now become her reality. In an Instagram live session with her fans, she revealed that raising her child alone was something she had always feared, but unfortunately, it is her current situation as the singer has abandoned their daughter, Imade. During the session, she shared, “My worst fear has come true, so there is nothing else in life that scares me anymore. I…
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There’s nothing preventing the female gender from becoming the President of our country – Obasanjo
During the 5th edition of the Egba Dialect Debate and Choral Competition for Secondary Schools in Ogun Central Senatorial District held in Abeokuta, former President Olusegun Obasanjo emphasized the importance of having a female President in Nigeria. Obasanjo expressed his belief that Nigeria can benefit from the leadership of both genders. He stated that for the country to progress, it is crucial to consider the perspectives and contributions of both men and women, as one…
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I, Wizkid, Olamide blew before you, you want skip me from the legacy? – Young6ix tells Davido
Young6ix, a Nigerian hip-hop artist based in the United States, whose real name is Onome Onokohwomo, has criticized singer Davido for omitting him from the list of the first generation of young artists who attained stardom in the Nigerian music industry. In recent remarks, Davido claimed that he and Wizkid were the initial young Nigerian artists to achieve stardom. He expressed his delight in witnessing the emergence of “new cats” such as Burna Boy, Rema,…
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I am used to all the Negative things people say about my husband – Maryam Abacha
Maryam Abacha, the wife of the late military Head of State in Nigeria, General Sani Abacha, has revealed that she has grown accustomed to the negative comments made by Nigerians about her deceased husband, who passed away on June 8, 1998. During a recent interview with BBC Hausa, the former first lady expressed that she no longer feels the absence of the Presidential Villa, where she resided during her husband’s time in office, after moving…
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Gunmen kill Catholic Priest in Edo State
Gunmen in Edo State have fatally shot Rev. Fr. Charles Onomhoale Igechi, a priest serving under the Archdiocese of Benin City. The incident occurred on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, along the Agbor Road Bypass area in the Ikhueniro axis of Benin, while the priest was en route to his place of assignment. Rev. Fr. Igechi, who had been ordained on August 13, 2022, held the position of Vice Principal at St. Michael College, Ikhueniro, prior…
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As a prisoner who has stayed so long in prison, I won’t support an open breach of the constitution and a violation of fundamental human rights – Shehu Sani calls for the release of Nnamdi Kanu
Senator Shehu Sani, a former lawmaker, has expressed his concerns regarding the prolonged detention of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), by the Department of State Services (DSS). During an appearance on a Channels Television program on Thursday, Senator Sani, drawing from his personal experience of being incarcerated for an extended period, stated that he cannot support the Federal Government’s decision to keep the separatist leader in custody, especially in…
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We must have done some things that Nigerians don’t like, but we did our work well – Ahmed Lawan speaks on the 9th Assembly
Ahmad Lawan, the Senate President, has expressed his lack of concern regarding the characterization of the 9th National Assembly, under his leadership, as a rubber stamp assembly. During an interaction with the Senate Press Corps at the National Assembly in Abuja on Wednesday, June 7, Lawan acknowledged that despite reservations held by some Nigerians regarding the amicable relationship between the legislative and executive branches, former President Muhammadu Buhari assented to 112 bills passed by the…
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Muslim Comment: You’re an expired drug bad for the unity of this country – Charly Boy slams El-Rufai
Veteran singer, Charly Boy has strongly criticized Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, for his recent controversial remarks on religion. In a viral video, El-Rufai stated that he and some northern governors employed religion as a political tool to secure victory for Asiwaju Bola Tinubu in the upcoming 2023 presidential election. He justified this decision as a means to address the issues of tribalism and religious divisions in Nigerian politics. El-Rufai’s statement sparked…
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Be careful what you drink out there, they will poison you for what you don’t have – Human RIghts Activist, Isreal Joe advises people
Comrade Israel Joe, a prominent human rights activist, has issued a cautionary message urging individuals to exercise caution while consuming drinks in the company of others. He emphasized that some individuals harbor malicious intentions and may attempt to poison someone’s drink. In a Facebook post on the evening of Wednesday, June 7, Joe shared his advice, urging people to remain vigilant. He cautioned that individuals with ulterior motives may seek to harm others even when…
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I took time off to acquire some knowledge – Nonso Diobi gives reasons for his absence from Nollywood, says he is back now
In an interview with Hip TV, renowned actor, and director Nonso Diobi disclosed the reason behind his extended break from the movie industry. Diobi shared that he deliberately stepped away from the movie sets to take time for self-reflection and to refine his acting techniques. He expressed his aspirations to not only continue working as an actor but also to venture into directing and producing. With these ambitions in mind, Nonso hinted at his forthcoming…
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Many men of God told me after several manic episodes that she was after my life – Chacha Eke speaks on why she wished her mom dead
Nollywood actress Chacha Eke shared that during her upbringing, she developed a strong aversion towards her mother and even harbored wishes for her mother’s demise. She attributed this hatred towards her mother to a mental disorder that caused a shift in her preferences, turning her favorite person into her least favorite. Compounding her negative sentiments were false claims made by self-proclaimed men of God, who falsely alleged that her mother harbored ill intentions towards her.…
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