Nigeria News World News Zimbabwean Bishop Denies Claims of Involvement in Support of LGBTQ Rights and Deportation August 28, 2024 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi Abuja, Nigeria — A Zimbabwean bishop has reportedly been repatriated from Nigeria after allegedly violating the country’s immigration laws. Mr. Eben K. Nhiwatawi, a prominent figure within the Zimbabwean Methodist…
Nigeria News World News Four Nigerians Jailed in UK for Forging 2,000 Marriage Certificates in Immigration Scam August 28, 2024 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi London, U.K. — In a major crackdown on immigration fraud, four Nigerian nationals were sentenced on Tuesday at Woolwich Crown Court for orchestrating an elaborate scheme to forge more than…
Nigeria News Nigeria-China Relations: Tinubu Set to Boost Trade and Infrastructure in Landmark Visit August 27, 2024 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi Abuja, Nigeria—President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is preparing to visits the People’s Republic of China in the first week of September, a move that underscores his administration’s commitment to bolstering economic…
Nigeria News Opinion No More Underage Candidates: Federal Government Sets 18-Year Age Limit for National Exams August 26, 2024 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced new age requirements for students wishing to sit for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) exams. Candidates…
Nigeria News Opinion Politics Public Outcry as Seyi Tinubu Takes Prominent Seat at Judicial Swearing-In August 26, 2024 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi In a recent event that has caught the public eye and stirred considerable debate, Seyi Tinubu, son of the Nigerian President, was seen seated in a section typically reserved for…
Nigeria News Politics Supreme Court Welcomes Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as New Chief Justice August 22, 2024 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi President Bola Tinubu is set to officially swear in Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) on August 23, 2024. The ceremony is scheduled to…
Health Fatty Liver Disease Affects One in Every Ten August 22, 2024 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi Fatty liver disease, an increasingly common condition, is now recognized as a significant public health issue, particularly among those dealing with obesity. Recent data indicate that one in ten people…
Nigeria News Nigerian Passport Fees Set to Rise in September 2024: New Costs Announced August 21, 2024 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi Starting September 1, 2024, the cost of obtaining a Nigerian passport will rise significantly. The 32-page passport, valid for five years, will now cost N50,000, up from N35,000. Meanwhile, the…
Nigeria News Opinion Politics Northern Elites Rally Behind Jonathan for 2027 Presidency, Sparking Political Debate August 21, 2024 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is urging former President Goodluck Jonathan to consider running in the 2027 presidential election. This call comes as dissatisfaction grows, particularly among northern elites, with…
Automobile Nigeria News Opinion Oil-Rich Nigeria Struggles with Fuel Scarcity: Petrol Hits N12,000 per 10 Litres August 21, 2024 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has accused the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) of withholding petroleum products worth N75.142 billion, paid for by its members since…