Thursday, July 4, 2024

David & Victoria Beckham recreate wedding outfits on their 25th wedding anniversary

Power couple David & Victoria Beckham celebrate 25th anniversary wearing their purple wedding outfits.

Police arrest popular prankster Zfancy

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force National Centre for Cyber Crimes have arrested a popular Nigerian prankster and social media influencer, Ubani Zion aka ZFancy.

Senate raises alarm of Nigeria being flooded with substandard petrol and diesel

The Senate raised concerns on Wednesday, July 3, about the influx of substandard Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), or diesel, into the Nigerian market.

Taylor Swift Makes History On Spotify

American pop star Taylor Swift has made history as the most followed singer on Spotify.

Kenya president orders withdrawal of salary increment for ministers, lawmakers amid protests

Kenyan President William Ruto has instructed his ministers and lawmakers to “live within their means,” ordering the withdrawal of their recent pay rise amid public outrage and nationwide protests.

INEC office burnt down by protesting youths in Benue

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reported that its office in the Sankara area of Ukum Local Government Area, Benue State, was set ablaze by protesters.

JAMB uncovers 3,000 fake graduates who never went to a tertiary institution

The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) has uncovered 3,000 fake graduates who never attended any tertiary institution.

You need help – Former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh fires back at Mikel Obi

Former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh has fired back at John Mikel Obi after the ex-Chelsea midfielder questioned his coaching ability on his podcast.

IKEDC Hikes Electricity Tariff For Band A Consumers

The Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company, IKEDC, has announced a review of electricity tariff for Band A customers.

Shade Ladipo advises ladies not to rush into changing their names after marriage

Media personality Shade Ladipo has urged ladies to carefully consider changing their names after marriage, stating her reasons.

Guinness World Record deactivates “Cook-a-thon” category amidst fraudulent activities

Guinness World Records has discontinued its “cook-a-thon” category due to a fraudulent claim by Ghanaian Chef, Ebenezer Smith, who falsified a certificate to support his bogus record attempt.

Open Heaven 4 July 2024 Thursday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye

TOPIC: He Shall Laugh [4 Thursday, July 2024] 

  MEMORISE: “He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.” – Psalm 2:4 (KJV) 

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

IBEDC hikes Band A electricity tariffs by N2.70 per kWh

Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company Plc has announced an upward review of the electricity tariff for Band A customers.

Reject disrespectful offers no matter how broke you are – Kanayo Kanayo

Veteran Nollywood actor Kanayo O Kanayo has attracted different reactions after he shared a message about respect to the public through his Instagram platform.

Nobody will recognise Nigeria when Tinubu completes his tenure – Akpabio

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio said nobody would recognise Nigeria again by the time President Bola Tinubu completes his “seven years” in office, obviously gifting the latter a second term.

Govt Must Act Fast To Stop Investors From Leaving In Droves — Dangote

Aliko Dangote, the President, Dangote Industries Ltd has called on the federal government to immediately put in measures to stop investors from leaving the country.

Kanu Nwankwo & Wife Celebrate 20th Wedding Anniversary

Footballer Kanu Nwankwo and his wife are celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary today.

CBN to sanction banks rejecting old dollar notes

The Central Bank of Nigeria has warned against the continued rejection of old series and lower denominations of the United States of American dollars by its regulated entities in Nigeria.

Nigerians spent N16tn on fuel and generators in 2023 – Minister of Power

Nigerians spent a total of N16.5 trillion to buy diesel, petrol and generators to get electricity in 2023 alone, the Federal Government announced on Tuesday, July 2.

TV Host, Morayo Afolabi-Brown, sends love to actress Iyabo Ojo

The Managing Director of media house, TVC, Morayo Afolabi Brown has penned a public note to Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo.

Northerners plotting against Tinubu are unpatriotic - Matawalle

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has described Northerners plotting against President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections as ‘’unpatriotic' politicians.

CHIVIDO: ‘Money I Took Home Didn’t Tally With Amount Sprayed’ – Davido Laments

David Adeleke, the Afrobeats singer, who is also known as Davido, has lamented that the money he and his wife, Chioma, took home didn’t correspond with the amount sprayed at their wedding.

Leak official documents and risk jail – FG warns

The Federal Government has warned that the unauthorised disclosure or leakage of official documents, capable of impacting the country negatively, is a punishable offence.

BurnaBoy’s Mother Celebrates Him On His 33rd Birthday

Bose Ogulu, the mother and manager of Grammy-winning singer, Burna Boy, took to her Instastories to celebrate him as he turned 33.

Nigerian Man Rewarded With Over N7.5 million For Returning $14K Mistakenly Sent to Him

A Nigerian man, Femi has been rewarded with $5,000 (app. N21m) for returning $14k mistakenly transferred to his account by a foreign crypto trader.

Open Heaven 3 July 2024 Wednesday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye

TOPIC: Return On Seeds (3) [3 Wednesday, July 2024] 

  MEMORISE: “Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;” – 2 Corinthians 9:10 (KJV) 

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Lagos busts banned styrofoam warehouse in Mushin

The Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI) has busted a styrofoam warehouse at Ojuwoye market in the Mushin area of the state.

Petrol Hits N937 Per Litre In Northern State — NBS

Petrol is selling at about ₦937 per litre in Jigawa State.
 

Do Not Use Your Fame to Create Enemies for Yourself – Actor Nosa Rex Tells Colleagues

Nollywood actor Nosa Rex has called out fellow celebrities.

Kogi records 2 confirmed cholera cases

Kogi has recorded only two confirmed cases, making it one of the 6 states in Nigeria to have low infection rates of the disease.

Jamie Foxx finally breaks silence on his mysterious hospitalization

Hollywood actor Jamie Foxx has finally broken his silence on what led to his mysterious hospitalization in April 2023.

Electricity tariff hike: Eight Borno hospitals shut down

At least eight private hospitals in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, have shut down because of the hike in electricity tariff.

Stop using my name - Diezani Madueke's ex-husband warns her as he petitions court

Admiral Alison Amaechina Madueke has filed a petition in the Lagos State High Court, seeking a legal declaration to end his marriage to Diezani Alison Madueke while also requesting that she stop using his first and last name.

133 million Nigerians still wallow in poverty — Adefulire

Sixty-three per cent of Nigerians, or 113 million Nigerians remain multi-dimensionally poor, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, the Senior Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs has said.

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, turns heads in a $1, 402 Versace Denim outfit

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, got social media users talking when he recently stepped out in this pricey Versace denim outfit.

Abia government suspends restriction of tricycle operations

The Abia State Government has suspended the restriction on tricycle and motorcycle operations within the state.

Reality Tv Star Neo Akpofure celebrates 30th birthday in style

Neo Akpofure, a reality TV star and former Big Brother Naija housemate, is celebrating his 30th birthday in style.

He shared photos and videos of himself on Instagram, showcasing his charismatic royal motivated outfit.

Expressing his joy, he wrote: “SHIT!! So – Happy – I’m – Thirty 🎂🥂❤️ Season 30, the critics say it’s about to be the best one yet. 🎂🥳🎉🧨Happy Birthday to Me 🎂 #NeoEnergy #NeoAkpofure #NeoBig30”

Nigeria is no longer interested in airline partnership — Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines has revealed that the Nigerian government has withdrawn from the partnership aimed at launching the Nigeria Air project.

Gospel Singer Peterson Okopi Engages Lover, Prudent Gabriel

Gospel singer Peterson Okopi is engaged to fashion designer Prudent Gabriel.

Open Heaven 2 July 2024 Tuesday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye

TOPIC: Return On Seeds (2) [2 Tuesday, July 2024] 

  MEMORISE: “But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold.” – Matthew 13:8 (KJV) 

Monday, July 1, 2024

Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu’s N1bn suit against FG

A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a N1 billion suit filed by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, against the Federal Government and the Department of State Services (DSS).

Actor Ibrahim Itele Acquires A New House And Car

Nollywood actor, Ibrahim Yekini, popularly known as Itele has acquired a new house and car.

Pilot survives as NAF helicopter crashes in Kaduna

A helicopter belonging to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reportedly crashed in Tami village of Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Monday, July 1.

Don’t repeat Buhari’s nepotism with your appointments - Shehu Sani Urges Tinubu

Former Senator, Shehu Sani, has urged President Bola Tinubu to prioritise competence over tribe when making appointments into government.

Full list of winners at 2024 BET Awards

The 2024 BET Awards took place on Sunday night, June 30. The annual ceremony that celebrates black artists and entertainers in music, film, sports, and other arenas, was held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. 

Gunmen abduct 20 travellers along Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode expressway

About 20 travellers have been reportedly kidnapped along the Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode Expressway by gunmen who attacked the commercial bus they boarded on Sunday, June 30, at about 9. pm.

Actress Wasila Coded & husband celebrate first wedding anniversary

Nollywood actress Bimpe Akintunde otherwise known as Wasila Coded and her husband are celebrating their first wedding anniversary today.