“The Nigerian economy is about to collapse because the goose laying the golden egg for Nigeria is about to die. The future lies in a knowledge-based economy but Nigeria is behind many African countries on the Innovation Index.” – Muhammad Sanusi II, a former Emir of Kano and former Governor of the Central Bank atContinue reading “Nigeria at 61: Beating a path away from the brink”
Author Archives: Onyedikachi Lawrence
Policemen save suspected Rivers homosexuals caught in public toilet
Two persons suspected to be homosexuals escaped a mob attack after they were allegedly caught having intercourse in a public toilet at the Mile Three Park, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. One of them, said to be in his early 40s and identified simply as Stephen, was reported to be sleeping with a young man inContinue reading “Policemen save suspected Rivers homosexuals caught in public toilet”
Boma and Tega’s Husband Was Spotted Having a Good Time
BBNaija’s Tega’s husband Ajeboh, and Boma have hooked up outside after the brouhaha that happened between Boma and Tega and netizens think it’s disrespectful. A video of Tega’s husband and Boma along with JayPaul and Ubi Franklin hit the net and they were seen talking making it look like everything is okay between them and hasContinue reading “Boma and Tega’s Husband Was Spotted Having a Good Time”
I Have Given It to the Only Man Who Deserved It – Lady Who Married Her Husband as a Virgin, Says
A Nigerian lady has taken to social media to congratulate herself and her husband after breaking her virginity for the first time in her life. In a post on her Facebook page, the lady known as Ihechi Ebe recounted how hard she fought to maintain her virgin status before marriage and she is glad sheContinue reading “I Have Given It to the Only Man Who Deserved It – Lady Who Married Her Husband as a Virgin, Says”
No government since 1999 has done what I’ve done in six years, Buhari boasts
President Muhammadu Buhari, has boasted that no government or administration since 1999, has done what he has done for the country in six years. “No government since 1999 has done what we have done in six years to put Nigeria back on track”. Buhari disclosed this in his nationwide broadcast to Nigerians to mark theContinue reading “No government since 1999 has done what I’ve done in six years, Buhari boasts”
Cooking gas price rises 73%, NLNG gives insight
As price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, LPG, also known as cooking gas, spikes further across various parts of the country, indications have emerged that marketers’ inability to off-take 450,000 metric tonnes per annum, MTPA, of the product allocation is said to be responsible for the supply shortages. Vanguard findings show that the price of theContinue reading “Cooking gas price rises 73%, NLNG gives insight”
BREAKING: Buhari ‘suspends’ Twitter ban
. …digital companies must respect Nigeria’s sovereignty, cultural values and promote online safety President Muhammadu Buhari has on Friday said directed a conditional suspension of the ban placed on the operations of Twitter, a microblogging site, in Nigeria. Recall Vanguard had reported how the Buhari’s administration placed a ban on the operation of Twitter inContinue reading “BREAKING: Buhari ‘suspends’ Twitter ban”
NIGERIA @61: Nigerians are now frustrated, hopeless – NLC
By Victor Ahiuma-Young Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has said frustration and hopelessness now pervades the nation as the country marks 61 years of Independence on October 1. In a statement to mark Nigeria’s Independence Anniversary, titled: “Nigeria at 61: Let us resume our march to greatness”, President of NLC, Ayuba Wabba, lamented that the symptoms ofContinue reading “NIGERIA @61: Nigerians are now frustrated, hopeless – NLC”
Nigeria@61: We’ll deal with secessionists, sponsors —Buhari
•Says IPOB financiers, Sunday Igboho uncovered •Adds, past 18 months most difficult period in Nigeria •Notes serving member of NASS behind secessionists agitation By Johnbosco Agbakwuru PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari said yesterday his government was ready to take decisive actions against secessionist agitators and their sponsors who threaten the nation’s security. He also said that theContinue reading “Nigeria@61: We’ll deal with secessionists, sponsors —Buhari”
Boy Who Is Gradually ‘Turning Into A Tree’ Narrates His Experience
A young boy has narrated his scary personal experience, and how he has been dragged in the village due to his skin disorder. The boy, during an interview with Afrimax disclosed that he was born with the disorder from birth and he has found it hard to do things because people always look at him in aContinue reading “Boy Who Is Gradually ‘Turning Into A Tree’ Narrates His Experience”
Insecurity: Kaduna shuts down telecom services in some LGs, bans okada, others
The Kaduna State government, yesterday, revealed that the processes for the shutdown of telecommunication services in parts of the state have commenced as well as the ban on the use of motorcycles for commercial and personal purposes. Samuel Aruwan, the commissioner for internal security and home affairs, who made this known during a press briefing,Continue reading “Insecurity: Kaduna shuts down telecom services in some LGs, bans okada, others”
Anambra guber: Police to deploy 6 helicopters
•Say nobody has right to declare sit-at-home •Only votes of Anambra people ‘ll determine the next Gov —INEC •FG’s ‘Tradermoni’ is vote buying, says TMG By Omeiza Ajayi The Nigeria Police Force has declared its readiness for the November 6 Governorship election in Anambra state, dismissing fears of a possible declaration of a sit-at-home byContinue reading “Anambra guber: Police to deploy 6 helicopters”
Presidency: Southern, Northern govs, worsening insecurity, heating up polity — NLC
NLC strike, electricity tariff…Says debate should be on solution to insecurity, unemployment, others Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, said yesterday that the ongoing fight between the Southern and Northern governors on which zone should produce the next president in 2023 was worsening insecurity in the country and heating up the polity. According to NLC, the fightContinue reading “Presidency: Southern, Northern govs, worsening insecurity, heating up polity — NLC”
WHO appoints Tomori COVID-19 technical advisory group member
The World Health Organisation, WHO, has appointed a renowned Nigerian professor of virology, Professor Oyewale Tomori, as a member of its technical advisory group on COVID-19 vaccine composition. Announcing the appointment in a statement issued on Wednesday, the WHO said Tomori, will serve on the technical advisory group that would periodically assess the impact ofContinue reading “WHO appoints Tomori COVID-19 technical advisory group member”
FG approves 14 days paternity leave for civil servants
Civil Service….Okays revised public service rules …Working on removal of HND/Degree dichotomy THE Federal Executive Council, FEC, yesterday approved a 14-day paternity leave to make men properly bond with their newborn baby or adopted one. The paternity leave is for men in the federal civil service. Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. FolasadeContinue reading “FG approves 14 days paternity leave for civil servants”
Nigeria at 61: Time for introspection
ON Friday, October 1, Nigeria will be 61 years. Whether in the life of an individual or a nation, diamond jubilee is a milestone. Adding one more year is even more consequential and ideally, the drums should be rolled out. But that will be ill-advised. Why? Because there is nothing to celebrate right now. Agreed,Continue reading “Nigeria at 61: Time for introspection”
South-East sit-at-home: Which way to go?
IS the chief consequence of the extradition of Nnamdi Kanu to Nigeria for trial not the weekly shutdown of the entire South-East on Mondays? A great majority of people stay at home on Mondays for fear of being attacked by enforcers of the sit-at- home order; they are not necessarily demonstrating their encouragement and supportContinue reading “South-East sit-at-home: Which way to go?”
FRSC cautions motorists against night driving
The Lagos Sector of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Wednesday kicked off this year’s ’ember months road safety campaign with its Commander, Mr Olusegun Ogungbemide, urging motorists to avoid night driving to reduce accidents to the barest minimum. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme of the 2021 campaign isContinue reading “FRSC cautions motorists against night driving”
Why Lagos Govt cannot sanction offenders of waterways laws
By Godwin Oritse NEW facts have emerged as to the reason the Lagos State Government cannot sanction and prosecute offenders of the State waterways laws as there has been a steady rise in the abuse of the laws regulating travel by the waterways at night. Vanguard Maritime Report gathered that because of the state’s inabilityContinue reading “Why Lagos Govt cannot sanction offenders of waterways laws”
Anambra Guber: INEC assures security of corps members, staff
INEC, 2023 presidential electionThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will not compromise the security of its staff and members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to be deployed for Anambra Governorship Election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, stated this while speaking during a one-day forum on “Inclusive Electoral in Anambra State andContinue reading “Anambra Guber: INEC assures security of corps members, staff”
Nigerian Custom seizes bags of rice, others worth N41bn in 2 months
The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Kano/Jigawa Command, has seized 707 bags of smuggled rice and other items with a Duty Paid Value of N41.3 million. The seizures were made between July and September, Command’s Comptroller, Suleiman Umar, said in a statement. He also disclosed that Customs seized 155 bales of second-hand clothes, 130 cartons ofContinue reading “Nigerian Custom seizes bags of rice, others worth N41bn in 2 months”
Oyo Assembly confirms Makinde’s commissioner-nominees
Makinde, Ooni, Akala, Oyeyemi, others for Peace Lecture, Award The Oyo State House of Assembly has confirmed Governor Seyi Makinde’s 10 commissioner-nominees. The nominees were confirmed by the lawmakers at the plenary on Wednesday in Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that five of the nominees were dropped during a cabinet reshuffle. TheContinue reading “Oyo Assembly confirms Makinde’s commissioner-nominees”
Buhari’s red-carpet treatment of political turncoats abuse of incumbency
BEFORE he became president in 2015, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (retd) had a reputation as a man whose lifestyle and politics had a strong moral compass. For instance, he was supposed to be a frugal man who shunned any kind of extravagance. He was also supposed to be a principled politician whose body language alone wouldContinue reading “Buhari’s red-carpet treatment of political turncoats abuse of incumbency”
Nigerian actor arrested for selling drugs in India
Men of the Indian Police Service, attached to the K.G. Halli police division on Wednesday arrested a Nigerian national, Chekwume Malvin, who works as an actor in the Indian film industry for allegedly peddling drugs in the city. The 45-year-old was caught red-handed near the BDA Complex in HRBR Layout. The police seized about 15 grams ofContinue reading “Nigerian actor arrested for selling drugs in India”
BBNaija: Liquorose Cries As She Gets Message From Home
Liquorose, a Big Brother Naija, BBNaija season 6 housemate, received a message from home on Wednesday night. Her BB tokens were used by to obtain a love letter from her buddy, Emeka. Liquorose, was taken to the executive lounge to hear the message that made her cry. Speaking to her, Emeka advised her to beContinue reading “BBNaija: Liquorose Cries As She Gets Message From Home”
Barcelona thumped and Chelsea beaten as Ronaldo rescues Man Utd
Cristiano Ronaldo’s winner for Manchester United against Villarreal came in the fifth minute of stoppage time Barcelona plunged even further into crisis on Wednesday with a thumping Champions League defeat at Benfica while holders Chelsea were beaten by Juventus but Cristiano Ronaldo grabbed a precious last-gasp winner for Manchester United. Ronald Koeman’s Barcelona side alreadyContinue reading “Barcelona thumped and Chelsea beaten as Ronaldo rescues Man Utd”
Gov Obiano places N20m bounty on Akunyili’s killers
Governor Obiano charges security agencies to speed up efforts to find the attackers. Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has placed a N20m bounty on the heads of the murderers of Chike Akunyili, the widower of the late Dora Akunyili, the former minister of Information and Communications. Akunyili was murdered on Tuesday, September 28, 2021,Continue reading “Gov Obiano places N20m bounty on Akunyili’s killers”
Full list: Top six finalists predict winner, runner-ups for BBNaija season 6
The Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye final week is here, and the finalists are Emmanuel, Liquorose, Cross, Whitemoney, Pere, and Emmanuel. During their individual Diary Sessions on Tuesday, day 66 of the show, the finalists gave their predictions for the season’s winner and runner-ups. With the exception of Angel, the rest of the finalistsContinue reading “Full list: Top six finalists predict winner, runner-ups for BBNaija season 6”
Again, bandits hit Niger, kill 30, Kaduna shuts phone services
The Kaduna State Government, as part of efforts to address rising insecurity in the state, has banned the use of motorcycles, popularly known as okada, for commercial and personal purposes. The state also announced the shutdown of communication networks in some parts of the state beginning from Wednesday. The state Commissioner for Internal Security andContinue reading “Again, bandits hit Niger, kill 30, Kaduna shuts phone services”
BBNaija S6: Saga wins N2.5m, ambassadorship deal in Lipton task
The Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye housemates participated in a challenge organised by the Lipton ice tea brand and Saga emerged as the winner of the task. As the winner, Saga received N2.5m as his grand prize and a one-year ambassadorship deal with the Lipton ice tea brand. Lipton ice tea task, which tookContinue reading “BBNaija S6: Saga wins N2.5m, ambassadorship deal in Lipton task”
BBNaija S6: Excitement as Saga reunites with dadVictoria Edeme
Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye ex-housemate, Saga, has reunited with his father, after his eviction from the show. This was made known on Saga’s official page on Tuesday, as Saga and his dad were visibly excited to meet each other after a while. Saga, Nini, and Queen got evicted from the BBNaija season 6Continue reading “BBNaija S6: Excitement as Saga reunites with dadVictoria Edeme”
BBNaija S6: Why I wasn’t surprised about my eviction – NiniVictoria Edeme
Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye ex-housemate, Nini, has stated that she wasn’t surprised about her eviction because she knew there was no guarantee for winning the show. She made this known during a Facebook live interview with PUNCH Online on Wednesday, where she talked about her experience on the show. When asked if herContinue reading “BBNaija S6: Why I wasn’t surprised about my eviction – NiniVictoria Edeme”
BBNaija S6: Pere, Liquorose, Emmanuel win N1m in Airtel task
Housemates of the Big Brother Naija Season six show, Pere, Liquorose, and Emmanuel have won one million naira in the Airtel Nigeria task on Wednesday, Day 67 of the show. The trio made up Family One team in the task while Family Two comprised of other housemates, Angel, Cross and. Whitemoney. The entire task wasContinue reading “BBNaija S6: Pere, Liquorose, Emmanuel win N1m in Airtel task”
How Cultists Severely Dealt with Lady who did a Tiktok video Using Cult Slang
In a recent video which has gone viral on various social media platform, a young lady who seem to be used to imitating Cultists on her Tiktok page, was recently dealt with by cultists. She made a recent video where she spoke in some cult slang and boldly shared it on her TikTok page. SheContinue reading “How Cultists Severely Dealt with Lady who did a Tiktok video Using Cult Slang”
“My Son School Fees o” – Tiwa Savage Cries Out As Davido Forces Her To Buy A Diamond Watch
Shortly after spending #140,000 million on Patek Philippe watch, Davido ran into Tiwa Savage at Benny’s Jewelry Store. As seen in the videos, Tiwa Savage was more than happy to have run into a familiar face. In Davido’s signature hype, he called Tiwa a Queen and asked Benny to treat her like one. Davido generously shared the videos ofContinue reading ““My Son School Fees o” – Tiwa Savage Cries Out As Davido Forces Her To Buy A Diamond Watch”
Six Northern Governors That Have Publicly Declared Their Support for Southern Presidency in 2023
The clamour for a Southern Presidency is increasingly polarizing the country even as the 2023 presidential election draws near. The subject was brought to the front burner after the Southern Governors Forum’s resolution that demanded that Nigeria’s next President should be a southerner. The SGF insisted that Buhari, a Northerner is expected to round offContinue reading “Six Northern Governors That Have Publicly Declared Their Support for Southern Presidency in 2023”
OTHER OPPRESSED INDIGENOUS NATIONALITIES IN NIGERIA TO JOIN IN THE OCTOBER 1ST SHUT-DOWN OF NIGERIA FOR THE REJECTION OF NIGERIA INDEPENDENCE DAY – IPOB
FreeMaziNnamdiKanu IPOB PRESS RELEASE Following our earlier declaration of October 1st sit at home order issued by the leadership of the Indigenous people of Biafra (IPOB), all Nigeria oppressed tribes should reject the Nigerian government evil agenda against the indeginous peoples. We the global family of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) requests our brothersContinue reading “OTHER OPPRESSED INDIGENOUS NATIONALITIES IN NIGERIA TO JOIN IN THE OCTOBER 1ST SHUT-DOWN OF NIGERIA FOR THE REJECTION OF NIGERIA INDEPENDENCE DAY – IPOB”
Rare Admiral Godwin Ndubuisi Kanu
Tribute to our big daddy rear admiral Godwin ndubuisi kanu mere oha 1 of isukwuato,a great man of wisdom as you continue your journey of eternal rest in the Lord ,may all your legacy and Goodwill you’ve shown to everyone who has come across you continue to speak for you. We love and miss youContinue reading “Rare Admiral Godwin Ndubuisi Kanu”
Unknown Gunmen: What’s Happening Now Is Nothing Compared To What Happened Before – Ohagi
There was a time youths came out to protest peacefully with flags and Igbo leaders used Nigeria Soldiers to shoot to death many of them. We warned you but you called us names. It happened in Onitsha, Nkpor, Ngwá, Igwe ọcha (Port Harcourt) Aba etc many times. Lots of youths were killed. We warned themContinue reading “Unknown Gunmen: What’s Happening Now Is Nothing Compared To What Happened Before – Ohagi”
Divers Update 