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The Duke and Duchess are Coming! Get ready to dust off your fascinators and break out the Union Jacks—Nigeria is preparing to roll out the red carpet for a visit from royalty! News broke today that Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, will be gracing Nigerian soil in May 2024. The purpose of the visit, according to a statement released by the Nigerian Defense Headquarters, is to hold talks regarding the Invictus Games, a sporting event for wounded, injured, and sick service personnel that Prince Harry founded in 2014. A Cause Close to Harry’s…

Fear Grips Local Government Chairmen as Violence Rocks Rivers State The Chairmen of all Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Rivers State have approached the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja with a rather unusual plea. The lawsuit, filed on Monday, April 29th, 2024, seeks an order compelling the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, and the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr. Yusuf Bichi, to provide them with adequate security. The unprecedented lawsuit comes amid a climate of fear and violence that has gripped Rivers State in recent weeks. Several LGA offices have been attacked by…

The Senate Committee on Power summoned the Minister of Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, and the top brass of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to a public hearing. The central issue? The recently implemented electricity tariff hike, a move that has sparked outrage and protests across the country,. The hearing, held on Monday, April 29th, 2024, was a heated affair. Senators, representing the concerns of their constituents, peppered the Minister and NERC officials with questions. The rising cost of electricity, particularly the 340% increase for band “A” customers, dominated the discussion. Nigerians Feeling the Pinch The new tariff regime has…

Motorists in major Nigerian cities are facing yet another wave of daunting fuel scarcity, with long queues persisting at petrol stations and tempers flaring. The crisis, which began earlier in April, has escalated in recent days, raising concerns about its impact on the already struggling economy and daily life. A Familiar Foe: Scarcity Haunts Nigerians Once Again Nigerians are no strangers to fuel scarcity. The nation has grappled with this recurring nightmare for decades, often attributed to a complex web of factors. This time around, the blame game has focused on alleged diversion of gasoline supplies from designated stations to…

A heart-wrenching incident unfolded on Friday morning at the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge in Lagos, leaving the community in shock. A yet-to-be-identified man, simply known as Azeez, allegedly jumped into the Lagos Lagoon after being accused of stealing bags of cement. According to eyewitnesses, Azeez was spotted by a security guard, Elijah Amos, allegedly attempting to remove bags of cement from a site. When confronted, Azeez allegedly panicked and fled the scene. In a desperate attempt to escape, he leaped over the bridge’s railing and plunged into the murky depths of the lagoon. A Frantic Search and Grim Discovery Distressed by…

The Nigerian naira has experienced a significant strengthening against the US dollar in the parallel market. After weeks of depreciation and tensions reaching fever pitch, the Naira closed trading at ₦1,275/$ on Monday, April 29th, 2024, representing a gain of over ₦200 from its recent lows. This unexpected rally has injected a dose of optimism into the currency market and raised hopes for a more stable exchange rate. From Sudden Depreciation to Unexplained Surge: Understanding the Fluctuations In recent weeks, there has been a worrying trend, with the Naira steadily losing ground against the Dollar in the parallel market. The…

Nigeria has intensified its call for the repatriation of billions of dollars allegedly stolen from the country’s coffers and stashed away in the United States by corrupt officials. This renewed push comes after a recent tripartite agreement saw the return of over $308 million from the US and Jersey to Nigeria. A Legacy of Looting: The Impact of Corruption For decades, Nigeria has grappled with the devastating impact of corruption. Public officials, fueled by greed and a lack of accountability, siphoned vast sums of public funds for personal gain. This stolen wealth, often funneled through elaborate schemes, found secure havens…

A letter issued by the Ayangburen Palace and signed by the Oba of Ikorodu, Oba Kabiru Shotobi, has ignited a firestorm of controversy in Lagos State. The letter, dated April 16th, 2024, and addressed to the Medical Director of the Ikorodu General Hospital, notified the hospital of the upcoming “Magbo (Oro)” festival and instructing all females to remain indoors during the celebrations on Thursday, May 16th. This directive has sparked outrage and accusations of sexism and gender discrimination. Many Nigerians, particularly women’s rights activists, have condemned the practice, calling it outdated and a violation of women’s freedom of movement. Understanding…

Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has announced a significant increase in the minimum wage for civil servants in the state. Effective from May 1st, 2024, the minimum wage in Edo will jump from N40,000 to a staggering N70,000, representing a 75% increase. This landmark decision has been met with jubilation by Edo State workers who have been grappling with the rising cost of living under the current minimum wage. The announcement, made during the unveiling of the newly constructed ultra-modern Labour House secretariat complex in Benin City, marks a crucial moment for labor relations in Edo State. A Cause for…

With the clock ticking down, butterflies are fluttering in the stomachs of thousands of Nigerian students as the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates gets underway on Tuesday, April 30th, 2024. This year’s WASSCE, conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), will see a record number of candidates—over 1.7 million—vying for success across member countries: Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Gambia, and Liberia. For these students, the next seven weeks will be a period of intense focus, determination, and perhaps a healthy dose of anxiety. Exam Fever Grips the Nation The weeks leading up to WASSCE…