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Emirates, a prominent Middle Eastern airline, is enticing Nigerian travelers with a complimentary transit visa offering for those transiting through Dubai during November 2024. The initiative includes options for either a 48-hour or 96-hour visa, valid for a period of 30 days from the date of issuance. Travelers must purchase their tickets between November 1 and November 3, 2024, with visa applications open from November 1, 2024, to February 1, 2025. All journeys must be completed by February 28, 2025. Key terms and conditions for the transit visa include: – Travel must commence from Lagos on flight EK784. – Normal…

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, has underscored the escalating crisis of malnutrition and food insecurity as critical threats to Nigeria’s economic stability, public health, and community resilience. His comments were made during the inauguration of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the National Assembly’s summit on nutrition and food security in Abuja. Represented by Deputy Speaker Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, Abbas emphasised the urgent need for legislative action to address these pressing issues, which he described as hindering progress in health, education, and productivity across the nation. Abbas pointed out that Nigeria currently faces some of…

The House of Representatives has announced a comprehensive audit of loans secured by both federal and state governments since Nigeria’s return to democratic governance in 1999. This decision comes amid growing concerns about the country’s escalating debt profile and the implications for fiscal stability. Over the past 25 years, Nigeria has seen five presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Yar’Adua, Goodluck Jonathan, Muhammadu Buhari, and the current leader, Bola Tinubu navigate the nation through various economic challenges. During this time, billions of dollars have been borrowed to finance developmental projects, with the 36 states of the federation also accumulating significant foreign and…

To address the economic challenges in the country, the Lagos State Government (LASG) has announced that it is working diligently to empower Lagosians with beneficial programmes. Revealing this development on X on Thursday, Dr. Afolabi Tajudeen, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Political, Legislative, and Civic Engagement, stated that the programmes aim to educate and implement policies to further relieve the suffering of Lagosians. He added that the initiative will be built on community engagement and sensitization programmes. Tajudeen highlighted Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to supporting and improving the lives of Lagosians. Furthermore, Tajudeen emphasized that the new initiative…

The Nigeria Army (NA) has announced that the viral claim of the takeover of the Military Training Area in Kontagora, Niger State, by a terrorist group is untrue. The Director of Army Public Relations, Onyema Nwachukwu, described the claims as “baseless and vicious insinuations” in a statement shared on Wednesday in Abuja. Nwachukwu added that the claim sited by the Niger State House of Assembly member, Hon. Abdullahi Isah, on October 28, 2024, has stirred palpable unease within Kontagora, Mariga communities, and the entire state. He said, “We wish to clarify that no credible threat exists in those areas as…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the Acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS). This decision was announced in a statement by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga on Wednesday, October 30. According to the statement, Major General Oluyede will serve in this capacity while awaiting the return of the substantive Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who is currently receiving medical treatment abroad. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff. Oluyede will act in the position pending…

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has addressed her previous claims about having “20 boyfriends” before meeting her husband, Nigerian businessman and politician Ned Nwoko. During a TikTok live session, Daniels said that she had multiple suitors when she first met Nwoko but that her decision to marry him was entirely her own, denying suggestions that she was coerced into the relationship. The mother of two also encouraged young ladies not to let their present relationships prevent them from meeting their future husbands, vowing to tell her tale in greater detail in the future. “The moral of the story is that your…

Nigerian renowned music executive Don Jazzy has chosen Tega Oghenejobo as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of his prestigious record company Mavin. Don Jazzy took to Instagram to compliment Tega’s amazing traits, expressing his pride in his unique and incredible personality, as well as his resilience. He emphasised Tega’s curiosity about the music business, team-building abilities, executive growth, and commitment to sustainable artist careers. He wrote on Instagram: “I’m proud to announce Tega’s expanded role as President and COO of Mavin. I am often praised for being able to spot and raise superstars, but I can proudly say the…

Nigerian football fans took to social media in jubilant celebration of Ademola Lookman’s impressive 14th-place finish at the 2024 Ballon d’Or Ceremony held in Paris on Monday night. The event sparked a familiar wave of banter directed at their long-time rivals, the Ghanaians. The rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana extends well beyond sports, with fans often seizing opportunities to engage in playful jabs. Lookman’s finish as the only African player on the 30-man shortlist provided a perfect occasion for Nigerians to mock their neighbors. While Manchester City midfielder Rodri claimed the prestigious Golden Ball for his standout contributions to both…

Nigeria is striving to become a major exporter of fish, according to Adegboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy. This strategic initiative was unveiled during the 39th Annual National Conference and General Meeting of the Fisheries Society of Nigeria, where Oyetola represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement released on Wednesday, October 30, by Muhammad Zakari, Head of Press for the Ministry, Oyetola emphasised that Nigeria’s drive towards fish exportation is part of a broader effort to achieve self-sufficiency in fish production. He stated, “The establishment of this ministry marks the beginning of a new era for…