Welcome To Sandra Spicy Blog: October 2024

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Lagos to prosecute residents hosting events on public roads

The Lagos State Task Force has issued a strict warning to residents against hosting events on public roads, citing the inconvenience and safety risks such gatherings pose to other road users.

Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing has spoken up on the main reason why she waited for three years before apologising to the Theater Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) leaders.

Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of a Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from further releasing financial allocations to the Rivers State Government pending when a lawful appropriation act is passed by a validly constituted House of Assembly.

Veteran actress Ngozi Nwosu has stated that she will never offer free services to her home state, Abia State, and she gave her reason for arriving at this decision.

China has a new richest person and it’s the entrepreneur behind the app TikTok.

Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule announced that all 19 governors of the Northern Governors Forum (NGF) oppose the proposed derivation-based Value Added Tax (VAT) model in the new tax bill under consideration in the National Assembly, calling it unfair to the northern region.

Singer Jaywon has sent out a message to men who are yet to make it.

The Federal Government has announced plans to restore electricity to Northern Nigeria within the next 72 hours.

The Confederation of African Football has selected a date for Nigeria’s final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Rwanda, scheduled for the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo following the debacle of last month’s botched qualifiers against Libya.

The Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Gaidam, has raised concerns over the lack of classified information-sharing among Nigeria’s law enforcement agencies, warning that this lack of coordination could hinder efforts to combat criminal activities across the country.

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN has been stripped of its power to appoint the CEO of the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC.

Aliko Dangote has said fuel queues across the nation will disappear if marketers start patronising his refinery.

Speed Darlington has unleashed a fiery threat against singer, Burna Boy following his release from detention.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, on Tuesday increased the price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol, to N1,025 per litre.

TOPIC: The Lot Of The Boastful [30 October, 2024]

MEMORISE: “Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:” – Jeremiah 9:23 (KJV)

Actress Omoni Oboli And Husband Nnamdi Celebrate 24th Wedding Anniversary

Nollywood actress Omoni Oboli and her husband, Nnamdi, are celebrating their 24th wedding anniversary today October 28.

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri has given approval for workers in the state to be paid N80,000 as the new minimum wage.

Singer Inetimi, Alfred Odom aka Timaya has revealed that there is no true love in the Nigerian music industry.

Presidential spokesperson Mr. Bayo Onanuga has said that suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction Betta Edu has been formally relieved of her ministerial duties after President Bola Tinubu’s recent cabinet shuffle.

Dutch tactician, Erik ten Hag has been sacked as Manchester United manager.

Super Eagles star and Atalanta striker, Ademola Lookman has reacted to be the only African footballer representing the continent at the prestigious Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris on Monday, October 28.

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has revealed why anti-graft agency, the EFCC has not been able to arrest the embattled past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello.

No fewer than 50 per cent of private hospitals have shut down, while existing ones are currently struggling to survive due to operating costs.

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has announced the rescue and repatriation of 17 Nigerian women trafficked to Ghana.

Omowunmi, widow of singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba aka Mohbad, has agreed to a Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) test to determine the paternity of their only son, Liam.

The Nigerian Naira is now going for N1,740/$1 in the parallel market as at Sunday, October 27.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a partnership with the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) to address the widespread power outages in Northern Nigeria.

Comedienne and actress and , Wofa Fada and her man, Taiwo Cole, have tied the knot.

The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of non-teaching staff unions in Nigerian universities, comprising the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), has directed its members to begin an indefinite nationwide strike.

TOPIC: When God Is Near [28 October, 2024]

MEMORISE: “Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:” – Isaiah 55:6 (KJV)

Reps reject Sharia Law bill

The House of Representatives on Thursday rejected a bill seeking to expand Islamic law in the 1999 constitution.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) announced that ongoing power outages in Northern Nigeria will continue, as security issues prevent critical repairs on major transmission lines.

Hey beauties..its another fabulous Friday, These days wedding guest don’t joke with slaying to any owambe parties.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has insisted there is no deadline for the circulation of old Naira notes.

Victor Boniface, the Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, has reacted to his omission from the 2024 CAF Player of the Year shortlist, even though he had an exceptional season in European football.

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State have condemned the appointment of Bianca Ojukwu as a minister-designate, calling it an anti-party action.

Nollywood actress Anita Joseph has taken to social media to address some Nigerians who claim she ‘’put' her husband in a bottle.

The Naira has depreciated to N1,739 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,735 per dollar on Wednesday.

Super Eagles captain William Troost Ekong and forward Ademola Lookman have been nominated for the 2024 Confederation of African Football (CAF) men’s player of the year award.

The Head of Financial Crime Compliance at Binance, Tigran Gambaryan, has departed Nigeria days after the Federal government dropped money laundering charges against him.

In a significant policy shift, Canada has unveiled plans to reduce its targets for permanent resident admissions over the next three years, marking a move to cut immigration levels.

Ex-BBNaija housemate, Leo DaSilva shares his perspective on the common phrase, “Be a man,” which he believes is often used to silence men and overlook their well-being.

Three persons have been confirmed dead in a helicopter crash that occurred in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

President Bola Tinubu has restricted Ministers, Ministers of State, and Heads of Agencies of the Federal Government to a maximum of three vehicles in their official convoys.

TOPIC: The Fig Tree [25 October, 2024]

MEMORISE: “Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.” – John 15:2 (KJV)

Denying Igbo presidency for attempting to break out of Nigeria unfair – Obasanjo

Ex-President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo has said that it is not fair to blame only the Igbos for attempting to secede from Nigeria claiming that the country’s three major ethnic nationalities had at one time or another attempted to secede from the nation.

The President of the Confederation of Africa ( CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has, for the first time, spoken on the Libya vs Nigeria, Africa Cup of Nations Cup (AFCON) qualifier game.

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has ordered the scrapping of the Niger Delta Ministry and the Ministry of Sports Development.

LeBron James and his son Bronny made history after they became the first father-son duo to share the court in an NBA game during the Los Angeles Lakers’ season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Despite surging borrowing costs, Nigeria continues to maintain a strong presence in the global debt market, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

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