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…
Health Nigeria News Opinion WHO Assures: Mpox Virus Is Under Control, But Risks Remain August 21, 2024 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi The World Health Organization (WHO) has reassured the global community that the current spread of Mpox, particularly the new and more dangerous strain emerging from the Democratic Republic of 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…
Nigeria News Opinion Politics Federal Government Inaugurates 10-Man Committee to Secure Financial Independence for Local Councils August 20, 2024 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi The Federal Government has taken a decisive step toward ensuring financial autonomy for Nigeria’s local governments by inaugurating a 10-man inter-ministerial committee tasked with enforcing a recent Supreme Court judgment.…
Nigeria News Opinion Politics Ajaero Shuns Police Invitation, Requests Detailed Allegations Amidst Serious Accusations August 20, 2024 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi Comrade Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Tuesday, August 20, declined to appear for a scheduled police interview regarding allegations of terrorism financing and other…
Nigeria News Opinion Politics New Presidential Jet Purchase Criticized as Nigerians Struggle with Economic Hardship August 20, 2024 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi The Nigerian government’s recent acquisition of a $100 million presidential jet has ignited widespread criticism, with many questioning the necessity of such a purchase during a period of intense economic…
Nigeria News Opinion Politics Court of Appeal Upholds Reinstatement of Edo Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu as Nigerians Watch Closely August 20, 2024 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Tuesday upheld the reinstatement of Philip Shaibu as the Deputy Governor of Edo State, dismissing an appeal by the Edo State House of…
Nigeria News Opinion World News With Tears in His Eyes, Biden Hands Over 2024 Nomination to Kamala Harris August 20, 2024 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi In a tearful farewell at the Democratic National Convention, President Joe Biden announced his decision to step down from his bid for a second term during a heartfelt speech at…
Automobile Nigeria News Politics Frustration Grows as Tinubu Allows NNPC to Divert 2023 Dividends for ‘Removed’ Subsidies August 20, 2024 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi President Bola Tinubu has given the green light for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to utilize its 2023 dividends, initially intended for the federation, to address the increasing…
