Nigerian disc jockey and philanthropist Florence Otedola, known as DJ Cuppy, is ecstatic about her recent baptism ceremony and has declared 2024 her favorite year. She shared beautiful photos from her baptism reception on social media, thanking her family for creating wonderful memories with her. Last week, DJ Cuppy took this step as part of her commitment to deepening her faith and starting a new chapter in her spiritual journey,…

Few stories in the history of beauty pageants have captivated the public’s curiosity and attention like that of Chidimma Adetshina, the newly crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024. Her path to the crown has been anything but conventional, marked by scandal and an unlikely return. Chidimma’s journey to the Miss Universe Nigeria crown began in the most unexpected of places: South Africa. Born in Soweto to a Nigerian father, she competed…

Allegations Against Andrew Wynne: The Briton, Andrew Wynne, is accused of sponsoring the #EndBadGovernance protests in Nigeria and faces charges including treason. He is alleged to have orchestrated these activities through his operations in Nigeria. Police Action: The Nigeria Police Force has declared Wynne wanted on Monday second of September 2024, along with his alleged accomplice Lucky Obiyan, placing a bounty of N20 million on them. They accuse him of…

In July, corps members and prospective participants of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) were excited by President Bola Tinubu’s approval of the new minimum wage legislation. Nigerian graduates from universities, polytechnics, and other institutions aged 30 and under are legally mandated to complete a one-year NYSC program. The signing of the minimum wage bill resulted from extensive negotiations between government officials, labour unions, and private sector representatives. Previously, corps…

Billionaire Femi Otedola has highlighted the transformative impact of starting petroleum production at the Dangote Refinery in Lagos. On Tuesday, Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, announced the official production of petrol at the facility, which has a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, during a press conference. He proudly stated that the quality of the Dangote Refinery’s Premium Motor Spirit will match that of the United States and…

Kano, Nigeria — Muhammadu Sanusi II, the 16th Emir of Kano, has issued a public appeal to the Nigerian government for assistance in resolving the escalating Fulani crisis. He has offered his expertise and influence to facilitate a permanent resolution to the long-standing herders-farmers conflict. Speaking at his palace on Tuesday, while receiving the leadership of Tapital Pulaku Njode Jam Nigeria, a prominent Fulani organization, Emir Sanusi expressed deep concern…

Nigerian Senator Ishaku Abbo, an influential politician from Adamawa State, has once again become the subject of controversy following the release of a viral video allegedly implicating him in a sex scandal. The senator, known for his brash political style and previous brushes with controversy, vehemently denied the allegations at a press conference held Thursday evening, labeling them as a “blackmail tactic” orchestrated by his political opponents. The leaked footage,…

In a staggering revelation that speaks volumes about familial trust and societal norms in Nigeria, a significant number of men are discovering that they are not the biological fathers of children they believed were theirs. This came to light after a series of DNA paternity tests conducted by Smart DNA, a prominent testing center based in Lagos. The results showed that approximately 27% of the tests were negative, implying that…

President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria is set to depart from Abuja to Beijing on Thursday, August 29, for a significant official visit, his office confirmed today. The journey to China, aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between Nigeria and the Asian giant, will include a brief layover in the United Arab Emirates. During his visit, President Tinubu is scheduled to meet with his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping. The…

In a bold move to combat rising consumer prices, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) in Nigeria has issued a one-month ultimatum to traders and market stakeholders. The directive, announced by Mr. Tunji Bello, the newly appointed Executive Vice Chairman of the FCCPC, came during a crucial stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja focused on exploitative pricing practices. This initiative targets a wide range of market sectors and is a…

In preparation for the forthcoming governorship election in Edo State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set key dates for pivotal pre-election activities. The peace accord is slated for signing on September 12, 2024, while a critical test-run of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) is scheduled for September 10. The announcement came from INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu during a comprehensive briefing with political parties in Abuja. The…

Ado Ekiti, Nigeria – Aare Afe Babalola, the esteemed Chancellor of Afe Babalola University (ABUAD), has openly criticized the Federal Government’s recent enforcement of an age limit for students seeking to take WAEC and NECO examinations, as well as university admissions. This policy mandates that students must be at least 18 years old to sit for these examinations and to be eligible for university entry. During a press conference held…