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Following his arraignment for impersonation on Friday, social media critic, Martins Otse aka VeryDarkMan has been granted bail in the sum of ₦2 million with two sureties in like sum. VeryDarkMan was also ordered to deposit his international passports and any other means of identification. Related || Bobrisky arrested onboard London flight The Police had arraigned VDM as he’s popularly called for impersonation. “Two million, two sureties in like terms. Sureties to deposit international passports, sureties to provide means of Identification. Sureties to depose to affidavit to provide the defendant during trial at all times,” the bail term read. “⁠Prosecutor…

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) said that seven ships would berth with crude oil on Friday at the Lagos ports. The NPA, in a statement said that seven vessels will berth diesel, crude oils bulk urea, petrol and aviation fuel. “The remaining two vessels will berth with containers carrying different goods. “The nine expected vessels will berth at Sifax, ENL Consortium Terminals, Apapa Bulk Terminal (ABT), among other terminals in Lagos,” it said. The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) reported that two vessels are waiting to berth at Apapa and Tincan Island Ports, carrying bulk urea and aviation fuel. Additionally, three…

Seventy-six #EndBadGovernance protesters, mostly minors, arrived at the Federal High Court in Abuja for arraignment. Some appeared malnourished, and four were taken out of the courtroom due to severe health issues. Arrested during protests held from August 1 to 10, sparked by economic hardship, they now face charges including treason. The protesters, detained from various states, include individuals aged 15 to 34. A trending video captured one of the minors who fainted before court proceedings began. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

Popular socialite, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, was re-arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday. The dramatic arrest took place Thursday evening as Bobrisky was about to board a flight to London. Related || Bobrisky tries to evade investigation, arrested at Seme border It was learnt that Nigerian authorities halted the plane just before takeoff and escorted the socialite off in front of other passengers. The embattled Bobrisky took to Instagram shortly after the incident, he wrote, “Nigerians help me, EFCC just arrested me. I’m badly injured.” Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp…

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…