Author: Akintayo Adams

Emirates has introduced free transit visas for Nigerian passengers traveling through Dubai to other destinations. This offer, launched shortly after the airline resumed its Nigeria-Dubai flights, aims to enhance the travel experience for Nigerian passengers transiting via Dubai. In a message it sent to its prospective passengers, Emirates said: “We are pleased to offer 48 or 96 hour UAE visas to our passengers purchasing tickets during the month of November.” The new Emirates offer for Nigerian passengers transiting through Dubai applies exclusively to those traveling on Emirates flights from Nigeria. This move is likely aimed at regaining market share after…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the public about the sale of unregistered Foula Condoms in Nigeria. Discovered in Ebonyi and Katsina states, these condoms were found by officials from the Post-Marketing Surveillance directorate during a safety study of registered condom brands in the country. “The condom is not registered by NAFDAC for use in Nigeria, and the labelling of the product is not in the English Language,” the statement read. Related || NAFDAC recalls Nivea roll-on… “Condoms are a proven effective barrier method that can be used as a dual-purpose method for…

The Rivers State Government has refuted claims circulating on social media that Governor Siminalayi Fubara has shut down oil operations in the state. The viral post alleged that the governor ordered the closure of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and other oil companies following a recent court ruling. Related || Court stops further disbursement of Allocation to Rivers The post, which was circulated via X reads, “Breaking News: Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara Shuts Down NNPC and All Oil Companies in Rivers State, Declares No Allocation for Rivers State, No Oil for Nigeria “In a bold move, Rivers State Governor…

Singer Paul Okoye, popularly known as Rude Boy, and his wife Ivy Ifeoma have welcomed their first child together, Imani Ugomma Okoye, in the United States. On Thursday, Paul shared a video on Instagram, expressing his joy: “This past month and a few days have been the most joyous and overwhelmingly sweet period of our lives.” Read || There is a ‘Diddy’ in Nigeria’s Music Scene The couple reportedly welcomed their baby on Sunday, 29 September 2024. Rude Boy married Ivy in a traditional ceremony in May 2024 after his divorce from his first wife, Anita Okoye. The newborn is…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for a review of the minimum wage due to recent petrol price increases by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC). NLC President Joe Ajaero made this demand at the 8th Quadrennial Delegates’ Conference of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) in Abuja on Wednesday. Ajaero said, “Today, the nation’s macro-economic indices are all heading down south without any letting. Petrol prices have gone through the roof and are nearly impossible for an average Nigerian to afford. “Transportation has become difficult, leading to levels of food scarcity and hunger never…

The naira, in its desperation to embark on an appreciation streak depreciated to ₦1675.49 and ₦1750 against the dollar at the official and parallel foreign exchange markets on Thursday. FMDQ data showed that the weakened further to ₦1675.49 per dollar on Thursday from ₦1631.17 exchanged on Wednesday. This means that it lost ₦44.32 against the dollar on Thursday compared to the ₦1631.17 exchange rate on Wednesday. In the black market, the naira held steady at ₦1,750 per dollar on Thursday, unchanged from Wednesday’s rate. This stability occurred even as foreign exchange turnover rose, reaching $166.61 million on Thursday, up from…

Popular social media influencer, Martins Otse, also known as Verydarkman, VDM, has been detained by the Nigeria Police Force. This was made known by his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, on Thursday night via a post on his official Facebook page. Related || VeryDarkMan under investigation for use of Police Uniform He wrote, “Our client, VDM has been detained after honouring police invitation just like yesterday. “VDM has been consistent in saying the Nigerian Police are our friends even when we all know they are not”. This may not be unconnected to the recent use of police uniform as seen in a…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians on the recall of Nivea BLACK & WHITE invisible roll-on deodorant due to harmful chemical content. This was contained in a Public Alert No. 041/2024 released by the agency on Thursday. According to the release, the recalled Nivea product is said to contain 2-(4-tert-Butylbenzyl propionaldehyde (BMHCA),” a chemical prohibited in cosmetics products due to its ability to cause harm to the reproductive system, impairs the health of an unborn child as well as skin irritation and burns to users.” Read || Symptoms of Breast Cancer in…

Former Portuguese footballer Fabio Paim, once seen as a greater talent than Cristiano Ronaldo during their days at Sporting Lisbon, has made a surprising career shift into the adult film industry. Paim, who briefly played for Chelsea on loan, has drawn considerable attention and stirred controversy with this new path. He recently sparked further discussion by comparing himself to Ronaldo, contrasting their divergent career journeys. “Here in Portugal [the news about the pornographic film] is all the rage, everyone is going crazy,” Paim admitted in an old interview with Globo Esporte via Record. “Do you know why? Because people don’t take…

The National Economic Council (NEC), which includes the Nigerian Governors Forum, has advised the presidency to retract the Tax Reforms Bill from the National Assembly. They suggested this move to enable broader consultations and build consensus among key stakeholders. According to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, this decision was part of the resolutions at the 144th NEC meeting held at the State House in Abuja. Governor Seyi Makinde stated that the National Economic Council (NEC) believes that consensus-building and public understanding are crucial for the new Tax Reforms Bill. While the Federal Executive Council, led by President Bola Tinubu, recently…