Obi: Anambra gov pays people N20m monthly stipend for doing nothing
The 2019 vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, has revealed that Governor Willie Obiano pays some influential people in Anambra State N20 million monthly stipend for doing nothing. Obi, who described Anambra State Governor-Elect, Prof. Charles Soludo as the Rising Sun, challenged Soludo to stop the monthly payment for unspecified purposes. His words: “Our rising...
APC chairmanship: Sheriff accuses Shettima of blackmail
Former Governor of Borno State, Senator Ali-Modu Sheriff, has accused his predecessor, Senator Kashim Shettima, of masterminding a purported leaked audio claiming Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Executive Committee (NEC) members want Sheriff to emerge as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) A purported leaked audio message from some alleged PDP NEC members had surfaced online where...
NDLEA justifies detention of 12 dockworkers over N9.5bn cocaine
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested 12 dockworkers at the Apapa seaport in Lagos. Their arrest was in connection with the importation of 32.9 kilograms of cocaine worth over N9.5 billion in street value. A Federal High Court in Lagos had granted an application by the Agency for the interim attachment of a vessel MV Chayanee...
Annie Idibia apologises to 2Baba, says ‘I’ve been broken, suicidal’
Nollywood actress, Annie Idibia, has apologised to her musician husband, Innocent, popularly known as 2Baba, over the crisis that rocked their marriage. In a well-publicised dispute with 2Baba in September, Annie took to Instagram to call out her husband for alleged infidelity involving his baby mama, Pero Adeniyi. The outburst led to a reply from the singer’s brother which further broke...
From Saudi Arabia to Scotland, France, Buhari moves to South Africa
President Muhammadu Buhari continues his international engagements as he leaves Paris for Durban, South Africa on Saturday. In the past two weeks, President Buhari has been engaged with international events. He was in Saudi Arabia for investment summit, Glasgow in Scotland for Climate Change Conference and Paris, France for peace summit and investment conference. Buhari is in South African on the...
NERC increases electricity meters’ prices
Effective from Monday, November 15, Nigerians will have to pay more to have both single-phase and three-phase meters for Nigerians. At present, there are about six million un-metered individual and business electricity consumers in the country. A circular dated November 11, 2021, issued by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) showed that the hike in prices is beginning from Monday, November...
Over 12m Nigerians face hunger due to COVID-19, insecurity – FAO
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations says over 12 million Nigerians are faced with hunger due to insecurity and the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr. David Tsokar, the communication officer of FAO said this in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja. According to Tsokar, the United Nations food security and nutrition analysis conducted in 20 states in October...
NAF inspects proposed Air Force Base site in Ekiti
The Nigeria Air Force (NAF) has reiterated its plans to collaborate with Ekiti State Government in the development of the State's Cargo airport, as a team from the office of the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshall Oladayo Amao, on Friday inspected the site meant for the construction of the Air Force Base within the airport. The team led by...
U.S. Student Visa surge begins November 24
The United States Mission in Nigeria is expanding its operation starting from November 24 to serve the student population of Nigeria better. U.S. Mission in a statement on Friday stated that this approach will be two-fold: a special procedure for students who need to renew student visas to continue their course of study, and a series of dedicated interview days for...
Tony Elumelu Foundation empowers 4,949 entrepreneurs with $24.75m
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) on Friday selected 4,949 entrepreneurs from across 54 African countries for its 2021 Entrepreneurship Programme. TEF, the leading philanthropy empowering African entrepreneurs, is putting $24,750,000 directly in the hands of the 4,949 African entrepreneurs. Each of the beneficiaries receives non-refundable $5,000 seed capital. The 2021 beneficiaries were chosen from a pool of over 400,000 applications, selected based on...
