Nigerians To Pay More For Phone Calls Following Tariff Hike
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has sanctioned a significant 50% surge in call tariffs, effective immediately. This drastic increase is projected to escalate the average cost of calls to a staggering N16.5 per minute. According to the NCC’s 2023 national telephone traffic data, this tariff hike is anticipated to yield a whopping N6.74 trillion in […]
RIWAMA Acting Admin Sets Bold Goal to Redefine Environmental Cleanliness in Nigeria
Prince Obi Ohia, the acting Sole Administrator of the Rivers State Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA), has unveiled an ambitious plan to surpass all previous records of environmental cleanliness in Nigeria. Speaking at a meeting with contractors at the agency’s Port Harcourt office on Monday, Ohia emphasized his vision of transforming Port Harcourt into the cleanest […]
Kanayo O. Kanayo Defends Davido’s Remarks on Nigeria’s Economy
Veteran Nollywood actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo, has voiced his support for Afrobeats star Davido amidst the controversy surrounding the singer’s recent comments about Nigeria’s economic challenges. Davido, during an appearance on the US-based podcast The Big Homies House, painted a bleak picture of the country’s current situation, stating: “It is not cool back home. The […]
Group Urges President Tinubu To Stop Borrowing, Improve Nigeria’s Earning Potential
A group known as the National Association of Seadogs NAS, has appealed to the federal government to stop borrowing and seek ways to improve Nigeria’s earning potential. In a statement by the group’s Captain, Dr Joseph Oteri and the ‘second mate’, Chief Bart Akelemor, NAS expressed worry over the recent $2.209bn dollar external borrowing request […]
Davido Under Fire for Advising Black Americans Against Relocating to Nigeria
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido has sparked controversy following remarks he made advising Black Americans, particularly those of Nigerian descent, against relocating to Nigeria. Speaking on The Big Homies House podcast, the singer expressed concerns over Nigeria’s current economic challenges, stating, “It is not cool back home. The economy is in shambles.” The comments came amid […]
Adunni Ade Reveals Ramsey Nouah As Her Reason For Relocating to Nigeria From The U.S
Nollywood actress Adunni Ade recently shared her deep admiration for veteran actor Ramsey Nouah and how he played a pivotal role in her decision to move to Nigeria. In an episode of Trending, a Hip TV program hosted by Big Brother Naija reality star Kim Oprah, Ade revealed that Nouah’s influence led her to abandon […]
Dangote Group Yet to Finalise Petrol Pricing with NNPC
Dangote Group said the company was yet to finalize petrol pricing with Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited on Thursday. The company management said this in a published memo tagged, “NNPC Yet To Lift Our Petrol,” while debunking an alleged media publication that was published on September 4. “Our attention has been drawn to a […]
Rohr Acknowledges Super Eagles’ Drive for Revenge Ahead of AFCON Qualifier
Gernot Rohr, head coach of Benin Republic, has acknowledged that Nigeria’s Super Eagles will be coming with vengeance on their minds when both teams meet this Saturday. The showdown will take place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, as part of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Benin Republic caused a stir […]
Nigerian Legend Onyeka Onwenu Goes Home
The family of the legendary music icon, Onyeka Onwenu, laid her to rest in a solemn ceremony, honoring her wishes to return to the earth quietly. Born on January 31, 1952, in Imo State, Nigeria, Onyeka Onwenu embarked on her illustrious music career in 1981 while still working at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). She […]
Nigeria Was Never Meant To Exist, Burna Boy Laments
Nigerian music icon, Damini Ogulu, widely known as Burna Boy, recently delivered a candid critique of his home country, Nigeria, during an interview with Tidal. In his remarks, the Grammy-winning artist reflected on the nation’s socio-political struggles and its diverse cultural composition, which, according to him, have hindered Nigeria’s development. He attributed many of Nigeria’s […]
Tinubu Endorses Policy To Keep Medical Professionals In Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has officially approved the National Policy on Health Workforce Migration, a strategic initiative aimed at addressing the critical challenges faced by Nigeria’s healthcare human resources. This development was disclosed by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Pate, on Monday via his X handle. Professor Pate emphasized that this […]
SAN, Ozekhome, Calls On Tinubu for People-Centered Constitution in Nigeria
As a member of The Patriots, a distinguished group of Nigerians led by former Commonwealth Secretary-General Chief Emeka Anyaoku, Ozekhome had met with President Tinubu at the State House in Abuja. Mike Ozekhome, a renowned Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and human rights lawyer urged President Bola Tinubu to demonstrate the necessary political resolve to […]