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I’m in my fifties, still hearing ‘Nigeria will get better’ – Comedian AY laments Popular comedian, AY Makun has bemoaned the state of the economy in Nigeria, wondering when the country will be better again. Taking to his Instagram page, the thespian recounted how grew up hearing that Nigeria would be better, and even though he is now in his fifties, such hope is still being nursed as things keep getting worse in the country. AY then went on to ask how many Nigerians make enough money to meet their daily basic needs. He wrote, “Nigeria go better us what one grew up hearing. I’m still hearing it in my fifties. What kind of Groundhog Day existence do we live in in this country though? The more things seem to change, they remain the same.” Captioning the post, AY Makun wrote: “How many of us do have wages more than sufficient enough to cover the bare cost of living in Nigeria?”  

 A post on ‘X’ by Labour Party (LP) candidate Mr. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, on November 19, 2023, alleged – without any proof whatsoever – that the Lagos State Government funded Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s legal dispute after the March 18, 2023 election. This is not true.  The allegation was supported by a document that neither carried the logo of the Lagos State Government nor the endorsement of any of its officials. It was simply another ploy to deceive the public about a non-existent payment of N50,000,000 to four lawyers.  While it is worthwhile for patriotic individuals to scrutinise the finances of the Lagos State Government, the outcome of such inquiry must always be based on verified facts and nothing but the truth. The transaction referenced by Mr. Rhodes-Vivour never took place. There was a payment request, which was not approved by Mr. Governor when the Honourable Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice drew his attention to it because it was irregular....

NIGERIAN ARMY DECLARE THREE DAYS MOURNING IN HONOUR OF THE LATE MAJ GEN MC ALLI The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has declared a three day period of mourning, starting today Monday 20 November 2023 in honour of the Late Maj Gen Chris Alli rtd, former Chief of Army Staff, following his disheartening demise on Sunday 19 November 2023. During this time, all Nigerian Army formations and units have been directed to hoist their flags at half-mast, as a symbol of collective grief and respect. The directive also mandates all personnel to wear a black hand band in remembrance of the late former COAS. Maj Gen Chris Alli dedicated his life to serving the nation through the Nigerian Army with indefatigable commitment and  professionalism in the defence of our nation.  In this time of grief, the Nigerian Army stands in solidarity with the family, friends and loved ones of the late Maj Gen Chris Alli. The Nigerian Army charges all personnel to adhere strictly...

Subsidy Removal: FG records over N1tn monthly revenue inflow – Minister The Minister of Finance, Mr Wale Edun, says that the Federation Account is witnessing improved revenue inflow since the removal of subsidy, from an average of N650 million monthly to over N1 trillion in the last four months. The minister stated this on Monday in Asaba at the opening ceremony of a four-day retreat organised for members of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). Edun was represented at the occasion by the Permanent Secretary of Finance, Special Duties, Mr Okokon Udo. The minister stated that the government had long realised that petroleum subsidy was unsustainable, adding that it eroded revenues that should have been made available to fund viable expenditures critical to the populace’s well-being. According to him, the present administration was mindful of the needs and welfare of Nigerians. “’ We all know that achieving tax revenue to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) target of 22 per cent an...

‘I told my mum when I Iost my virginity’ – BBNaija’s Doyin Big Brother Naija reality show star Doyinsola Anuoluwapo David, simply known as Doyin, has revealed that she informed her mum after she “lost” her virginity. She said she told her mother that it was a bittersweet experience, and she offered her some advice on how to make coitus pleasurable for herself. Speaking in the latest episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast, co-hosted by actor Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, aka Nedu, Doyin noted that most parents don’t speak to their kids about sex education, stressing that oftentimes such children get misled by outsiders due to the lack of communication between them and their parents. She said: “When I lost my virginity, I spoke to my mum about it. I said, ‘Mummy, this thing [coitus] did not feel this way.’ And we had a conversation. She was like, ‘Okay, this is what you should do. Do you use a condom?’ “Parents need to create that kind of environment where their kids can open up to them. There’s no...

 Climate change: Over 110m Nigerian children at risk –UNICEF The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said Nigeria is the second most vulnerable country worldwide in terms of children’s exposure to climate change, with over 110 million children confronted with harsh realities of rising temperatures. It also said no fewer than 650,000 Nigerians have been displaced by flood within a four- year across the country.  The UNICEF Representative in Nigeria, Cristian Munduate and the Chief of Field Office in Kaduna State, Gerida Birukila, made the disclosure separately in Kaduna and Gombe states, as part of activities to mark the 2023 World Children’s Day. The day, established in 1954 as the Universal Children’s Day, is celebrated on November 20 each year to promote international togetherness, and awareness among children worldwide, and improve the children’s welfare. The global observance day was themed, “For Every Child, Every Right.” Represented by Joyce Eli, Munduate said the di...

  Judge raises alarm over charms in court Justice Hakeem Oshodi of an Ikeja High Court has warned members of the public to stop leaving charms in his courtroom. Oshodi gave the warning on Monday as the trial of five men charged with the murder of one Ifeanyi Etunmuse began. “No one should leave charms in my courtroom. It should not be repeated. A talisman was found after the last adjourned date in the murder case,” he said. The judge, who referred to the charm as ‘property’, warned the courtroom audience: “Do not leave your property here again. It does not work anymore.” The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Lagos state government brought charges against the five suspects; Atunrase Omolabi, Shittu Olawale, Olaide Opeifa, Olanrewaju Adebiyi aka Maja, and Jamiu Omosanya aka Orobo. They were charged for attempted murder and murder of Etunmuse at Western Funeral Home, Ijede Ikorodu. Earlier in the trial, the defence counsel continued with the cross-examination of the prosec...