Nigeria Reportedly Plans to Sever Diplomatic Ties with Finland: A Closer Look at Simon Ekpa’s Claims
In a surprising development, Simon Ekpa, leader of the Biafra Republic Government In-Exile, has alleged that Nigeria is planning to sever diplomatic ties with Finland. Ekpa, who is currently based in Finland, made this claim through a statement on his official X (formerly Twitter) account. His assertion has generated significant attention, coming shortly after Finnish […]
Atiku Accuses Tinubu of Turning Nigeria into His Private Business
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has made serious allegations against President Bola Tinubu, accusing him of running Nigeria like it’s his personal business. According to Atiku, Tinubu is using his power to benefit himself, his family, and close allies, turning the country’s resources and institutions into tools for his own gain. In a statement shared […]
Dangote Refinery to Start Supplying Petrol in September
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is expected to start producing petrol by mid-September, according to a recent report by Reuters. The refinery, owned by Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, had initially planned to begin production earlier but faced delays. Earlier reports suggested that petrol production would begin in June, but due to minor setbacks, the date […]
Court Postpones Hearing on Wike’s Motion to Stop Hunger Protest
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has postponed the hearing on a suit filed by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, which seeks to limit the ongoing hunger protest. The court has adjourned the case until September 4, 2024. This came after the claimant’s counsel, Moses Ebute, served the motion on the respondents during the […]
Over 2,000 #EndBadGovernance Protesters Arrested Across Nigeria – Femi Falana Speaks Out
In a recent statement, human rights lawyer Femi Falana revealed that 2,111 protesters were arrested during the 10-day #EndBadGovernance protests across Nigeria from August 1st to 10th. Out of those arrested, 1,403 have been sent to prison because they lack legal representation. Falana criticized the government’s actions, emphasizing that all suspects should be given time […]
EFCC Urges Nigerian Filmmakers to Verify Movie Production Funding Sources
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recently called on Nigerian filmmakers to be more careful about where their movie funding comes from. This advice was shared during a forum hosted by the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) at the Lagos International Film and Cinema Convention. Ayo Oyewole, representing the EFCC, emphasized […]
New Fees for Nigerian International Passports: What You Need to Know
In a recent development, the Federal Government has approved a significant increase in the fees for Nigerian passports, effective from September 1, 2024. This decision is part of an effort to enhance the quality and security of the passport service. What Are the New Fees? Why the Increase? The Federal Government has stated that the […]
Nigerian Government Announces New Passport Fees Effective September 2024
The Nigerian government has officially announced that passport fees will be going up, starting from September 1, 2024. This decision was revealed by DCI Kenneth Udo, the spokesperson for the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), who explained that the move is aimed at maintaining the quality and integrity of Nigerian passports. As per the new structure, […]
Benin, Togo owe Nigeria $14m for electricity – FG
Nigeria is facing a significant challenge with unpaid debts from its neighboring countries for electricity supplied in the first quarter of 2024. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has disclosed that Togo, Benin, and Niger collectively owe $14.19 million for electricity they received, but none of them have made any payments so far. This debt […]
How Security Forces Neutralized Over 30 Kidnappers in Enugu State
In the past two weeks, security forces in Enugu State have successfully neutralized over 30 suspected kidnappers and criminals in a series of operations. This significant achievement includes members of the Biafra Auto Pilot, also known as Unknown Gunmen, a notorious faction that broke away from the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and is loyal […]