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Schools in Nigeria charging tuition in foreign currency should be shut down – Minister, Dele Alake
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has called for the closure of schools in Nigeria that charge tuition fees in foreign currencies, describing the practice as an economic loophole that weakens the naira. Speaking at the Nigeria Gold Day Celebration during the 10th Nigeria Mining Week in Abuja, Alake said he would propose the policy to the Federal Executive Council, stressing that such schools contribute to the country’s forex crisis. “If your child is…
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Peter Mbah’s defection shocked me but the PDP will still stand – Bode George
Veteran PDP leader and BoT member, Chief Bode George, has expressed surprise over the defection of Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on Politics Today on Tuesday, George said he had no prior hint of Mbah’s move despite ongoing reconciliation efforts within the PDP’s South-East bloc. “I never saw it at any time. Now that we have settled issues and fixed the convention date, whatever position the East wanted…
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We owe a lot to Mr president – Wike tells Nigerians
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said Nigerians owe President Bola Tinubu gratitude, crediting the administration’s achievements to his leadership. Wike made the remark on Tuesday, October 14, while commissioning newly completed access roads in Sector Centre B, Dakibiyu District, Abuja. He said; ”By [Mr. President’s] leadership all the roads here have now been completed and in the next few months we will be here again. The Court of Appeal…
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“We used phone torch to do surgery, used cloth hangers to set drips” — Waka Waka Doctor recounts harsh realities Nigerian doctors face
UK-based Nigerian doctor and healthcare content creator, Waka Waka Doctor, has spoken out about the harsh realities doctors face in Nigeria. Speaking on the Jay on Air podcast, he recounted how poor hospital infrastructure often forces medical workers to improvise with basic materials to save lives. He criticized the government’s response to the ongoing medical brain drain, saying authorities focus more on restricting migration than addressing the root causes driving doctors away. According to him,…
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Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri resigns from PDP
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). His resignation, announced today, October 15, marks a major political shift in the South-South region. The Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly and 22 lawmakers also tendered their resignations from the opposition party. Governor Diri’s exit comes barely 24 hours after Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), fueling speculation that Diri is…
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Poverty does not die by fire. If you refuse to work, you will die poor – Veteran Actor, Chiwetalu Agu
Veteran Nollywood actor Chiwetalu Agu has said that poverty cannot be eliminated through prayers alone. In a viral video shared on X, Agu dismissed the notion that prayer is a shortcut to wealth, stressing that only hard work and diligence can lead to lasting prosperity. He noted that while prayer has its place, it is “meaningless without effort,” urging Nigerians to drop the “manna mentality” and understand that even divine favour requires human participation. “Yes,…
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My fiancée keeps me from temptations – Singer Spyro
Nigerian singer Oludipe Oluwasanmi David, popularly known as Spyro, has opened up about how his fiancée, Janet Atom, helps him stay focused and avoid distractions. The “Who’s Your Guy” crooner revealed that before meeting Janet, he often faced temptations from ladies, especially in Lekki. Describing her as his “Jesus baddie,” Spyro praised his fiancée for bringing stability and positive change into his life. The singer captioned a picture of his fiancée via Instagram; “Eiii God!…
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I fell in love with the president when he removed fuel subsidy — Gov Peter Mbah
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has revealed that he “fell in love” with President Bola Tinubu following the president’s decisive economic reforms announced on his inauguration day, May 29, 2023. Speaking on Tuesday after officially defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Mbah said Tinubu’s removal of fuel subsidy and unification of the foreign exchange market convinced him of the president’s courage and vision for Nigeria. “I fell in love with this president…
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Mathematics is no longer compulsory for Arts students – Minister of Education Tunji Alausa
The Federal Government has approved a sweeping reform of admission requirements for Nigerian tertiary institutions to make higher education more inclusive and accessible. The new National Guidelines for Entry Requirements, announced by Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education, aim to eliminate outdated criteria that have long denied qualified candidates admission despite meeting academic standards. Under the revised policy, universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and Innovation Enterprise Academies (IEAs) will adopt more flexible subject requirements…
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Hardship will soon be over – Shettima assures Nigerians
Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured Nigerians that the current economic hardship will soon be over, as the country is entering a new phase of economic prosperity. He gave the assurance at the Nigeria Renewable Energy Innovation Forum (NREIF) held on Tuesday, October 14, in Abuja. Shettima added that President Bola Tinubu is fully aware of and empathetic toward the pains Nigerians are currently experiencing. “The president’s heart goes out to the pains that Nigerians…
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”Why are these particular set of criminals the priority of the state?” – Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour criticizes presidential pardon granted to 70 convicted drug lords
Labour Party’s 2023 Lagos governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour (GRV), has criticized the presidential pardon granted to 70 convicted drug lords. In a post on his X handle, GRV decried the move, noting that drug trafficking has ruined the lives of many Lagos youths. He questioned how such convicts were able to leverage powerful connections to secure a pardon. Last week, the presidency granted clemency to 175 convicted criminals, a decision that has drawn widespread backlash.…
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Presidential pardon: Don’t let anyone take your life’ – Kemi Afolabi reacts to release of Maryam Sanda
Popular Nollywood actress Kemi Afolabi has reacted to President Bola Tinubu’s decision to grant a presidential pardon to 175 convicted criminals, including murderers and drug traffickers. According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Information, the list includes 28 drug traffickers, 41 illegal miners, and 22 murderers. The move has drawn widespread criticism from Nigerians, including politicians and civil society groups. Reacting to the decision, Afolabi urged…
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