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A nurse, whose life changed for the better in just three years after he left Nigeria to practise in the UK, has shared his story.  The nurse took to X, formerly Twitter, In May 2021 to reveal he’s leaving Nigeria.    He returned to the platform on Nov. 14 to reveal that he has now bought a house and a …

Betty Akeredolu, the former First Lady of Ondo State, has compared the just concluded US election to the 2023 Nigeria election.  Akeredolu also shared her observation following the comparison.  She wrote on X: “Just thinking. 2023 Nigerian Presidential ElectionTotal Votes Cast: 25 millionCounting Duration: 5 days  “2024 U.S Presidential ElectionTotal Votes Cast: 155 millionCounting Duration: Approx. 10 hours  “Moral: When …

The Federal Government has said it needs $10 billion in private investment in the power sector, over the next five to 10 years, to achieve 24-hour power supply.   The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu disclosed this when the Director-General of Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Dr Jobson Ewalefoh paid him a courtesy visit.   The Acting Head of …

The Nigerian federal government spent a total of $3.57 billion servicing the country’s foreign debt in the first nine months of 2024, a sharp increase of 39.7% from the $2.56 billion spent during the same period in 2023. This spending is highlighted in the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) report on international payment statistics.   The highest monthly debt servicing …

The Controller of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Edo State Command, Martins Moye, has raised alarm over the rising number of irregular migrants entering Nigeria.  He spoke at the 2024 Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) enlightenment campaign against irregular migration in Benin City, Edo State.  The theme of the event was “Say No to Migrant Smuggling. If You Must Migrate, Migrate Safely, …

Former Presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, has cried out after a recent report by UNICEF shows more children are out of school when compared to other regions in Nigeria   . In his post, Bashir stated that the UNICEF report showed that 15.23 million children were out-of-school in Northern Nigeria when compared to the South that has only 2.58 children that …

Bobrisky has hinted at never coming back to Nigeria. The crossdresser left Nigeria on November 11 after his faceoff with the EFCC and Immigration officers.    He shared photos on his IG page yesterday and someone asked him to to return to Nigeria as he is being missed.    See Bobrisky’s response below…     

Released on October 31, 2024, ‘Awuke’ featuring Jamaican star YG Marley is Davido’s first release of 2024 after he made a number of guest appearances. On the chart week dated November 1 – 7, 2024, ‘Awuke’ debuted on the TurnTable Top 100, Nigeria’s only aggregate music chart that combines data from TV, Radio, and streaming platforms. Awuke’ becomes YG Marley’s …

As the African film industry and Nollywood continue to delight the global audience, film awards across the continent play a vital role in celebrating and nurturing rising talents. These events highlight the best of African storytelling, craftsmanship, and creativity, from prestigious awards like the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) to platforms such as the African International Film Festival (AFRIFF). For …

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has acknowledged that few judges are giving the Nigerian judiciary a bad name.    Justice Kekere-Ekun stated this on Saturday at a public discourse on ‘Ethics, Morality And The Law’, organised by the Movement for Islamic Culture and Awareness (MICA) to mark its 30th anniversary and the elevation of Justice Habeeb …