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 Lagos, Nigeria, and Accra, Ghana, have been recognized among the world's top cities for nightlife in 2024 by *Time Out*, a global magazine. Lagos was ranked 6th, while Accra secured the 10th spot, positioning them as premier nightlife destinations worldwide. Lagos, often seen as the heartbeat of Africa's vibrant Afrobeats music scene, earned an impressive 80% score for its nightlife. Popular spots like Freedom Park and venues in Victoria Island have become iconic for a wide range of events, from salsa to Afro-house club nights. Affordability also played a role, with Lagos scoring 48% in that category. Accra, meanwhile, continues to grow as a nightlife hub, gaining recognition for its energetic atmosphere, diverse music, and entertainment options, further solidifying its status as a cultural hotspot in West Africa. These rankings not only reflect the growing influence of West African cities on the global entertainment scene but also highlight the unique blend of culture, music,...

 The Ark project, spearheaded by the Living Faith Church and its visionary founder, Bishop David Oyedepo, is set to redefine global religious architecture. Located in Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria, this awe-inspiring structure will become the largest church sanctuary in the world upon completion, with a staggering seating capacity of over 100,000 worshippers.  The Ark is not just a church; it's a testament to faith, innovation, and Nigeria's ambition on the global stage. Designed to mimic the biblical Noah’s Ark, this colossal structure will feature a worship hall, twin 12-story towers, and additional facilities, such as prayer booths and a Bible school. The existing Faith Tabernacle, which already holds 50,000, will remain operational, serving as an overflow space for major events. Estimated to cost ₦160 billion, the Ark is a bold reflection of Bishop Oyedepo's vision to spread the gospel far and wide. The project showcases not only Nigeria’s capacity for architectural excellen...

A Glimpse into the History of the Onitsha Bridge: 1st photo:  Before the Construction Before the Onitsha Bridge was built, crossing the waterway from Asaba to Onitsha was the only means of transportation. Boats and ferries were essential for movement across this vital route. 2nd photo:  Construction Begins - 1964  The construction of the Onitsha Bridge was a significant engineering feat, marked by the erection of its towering pillars. This phase symbolized the first steps toward connecting the eastern and western regions of Nigeria. 3rd photo:   The Completed Onitsha Bridge  Upon completion, the Onitsha Bridge became a symbol of progress, linking communities and facilitating trade. It served as a vital infrastructure for years, supporting both local and national economic activities. 4th photo:  Destruction During the Biafra War - 1967 Unfortunately, the bridge was destroyed during the early years of the Biafra War in 1967. The destruction not only seve...

  The naira experienced a sharp decline against the dollar in the foreign exchange market, coinciding with a significant increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) in Nigeria. According to FMDQ data, the naira weakened to ₦1611.34 per dollar on Tuesday, down from ₦1585.77 on Monday, marking a loss of ₦25.57. In the black market, the naira also depreciated, losing ₦10 to close at ₦1640 per dollar on Tuesday. This currency depreciation occurred amid an increase in foreign exchange transaction turnover, which rose to $206.61 million on Tuesday from $71.18 million the previous day.  Concurrently, the pump price of petrol increased significantly to ₦885 per liter from ₦617 at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, exacerbating the economic challenges faced by Nigerians. For further details, you can check the full article on [Daily Post](https://dailypost.ng/2024/09/03/naira-slumps-against-dollar-amid-fuel-price-hike/).

 THE MOST DOMINATING TRIBES IN EACH AFRICAN COUNTRY 1. Algeria 🇩🇿  - Arab-Berber (primarily Arab) 2. Angola 🇦🇴  - Ovimbundu 3. Benin 🇧🇯  - Fon 4. Botswana 🇧🇼 - Tswana 5. Burkina Faso : Mossi 6. Burundi 🇧🇮 : Hutu 7. Cabo Verde (Cape Verde) : Creole (mixed African and European ancestry) 8. Cameroon 🇨🇲 : Fang (in the southern regions); other dominant groups include the Bantu-speaking peoples 9. Central African Republic : Baya 10. Chad 🇹🇩: Sara 11. Comoros 🇰🇲: Comorian (primarily Bantu-speaking) 12. Congo, Democratic Republic of the : Kongo (also significant groups include Luba and Mongo) 13. Congo, Republic of the : Kongo 14. Djibouti 🇩🇯 : Somali 15. Egypt 🇪🇬 : Egyptian (primarily Arab) 16. Equatorial Guinea 🇬🇶. Fang 17. Eritrea 🇪🇷 : Tigrinya 18. Eswatini (Swaziland 🇸🇿) : Swazi 19. Ethiopia 🇪🇹 : Oromo (though Ethiopia has numerous ethnic groups, including Amhara and Tigray) 20. Gabon 🇬🇦:  Fang 21. Gambia 🇬🇲 : Mandinka 22. Ghana 🇬🇭 ...

 In Taiwan, a man identified as Phan, who suspected his wife of infidelity, found himself sentenced to three months in prison, not for the affair itself but for how he uncovered it. The incident, which took place in February 2022, has recently drawn significant attention online due to the surprising legal outcome. Uncovering the Affair Phan, who lived with his wife and their two children, grew suspicious of his wife’s behavior and decided to install CCTV cameras in their living room and bedroom to confirm his doubts. The footage from these cameras confirmed his suspicions, capturing his wife engaging in an affair with another man. Phan initially sought an amicable resolution but, when his wife refused, he proceeded to file for divorce, using the footage as evidence. Legal Repercussions However, the situation took an unexpected turn when Phan's wife filed a complaint against him for violating her privacy by secretly recording her. Phan defended his actions by stating that he was con...

  Enugu State governor, Peter Mbah has commissioned an asphalt production plant built by his administration In furtherance of his campaign promise to construct 10,000 roads in eight years. Inaugurating the plant Thursday, Mbah said the state would also produce the inputs for asphalt production, noting these moves would drastically reduce the cost of road construction for the state. “The asphalt production plant is designed to produce 160 tons of asphalt per hour,” he said. “For context, it will produce 2.5 tons every minute and 160 tons per hour,”. Speaking further, he said “What it effectively means is that if we decide to work 20 hours in a day, we can produce 3,200 tons every day. This is not seen anywhere in the South East,” . He noted that his administration will also inaugurate a plant where the stones needed to feed this plant will be mined and crushed. “It is our hope that we are going to start the exploration of bitumen in the state because we are also blessed with bitumen...

 FCCPC Grants One-Month Moratorium to Traders, Urges Price Reduction The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has announced a one-month moratorium for traders and market stakeholders engaged in exploitative pricing, urging them to lower the prices of goods across Nigeria. This directive was made by Mr. Tunji Bello, the newly appointed Executive Vice Chairman of the FCCPC, during a stakeholders’ engagement on exploitative pricing held on Thursday in Abuja. Bello emphasized that the Commission would begin strict enforcement actions after the moratorium period ends, targeting those who continue to engage in unreasonable pricing practices. At the meeting, Bello highlighted a concerning example of exploitative pricing: a fruit blender known as Ninja, priced at $89 (N140,000) in a Texas supermarket, was being sold for a staggering N944,999 in a Victoria Island, Lagos supermarket. He questioned the justification for such a significant price hike and expressed con...

  In the recently released documentary "Daniel vs Ekweremadu" by Chude Jideonwo Presents, a startling revelation has emerged: the London Metropolitan Police are currently investigating a case linked to the conviction of former Nigerian Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu. Ekweremadu was sentenced to 10 years in a British prison last year for human trafficking and organ harvesting. The first part of this two-part docu-series, written and directed by award-winning filmmaker and TV host Chude Jideonwo, premiered on Friday, August 23. The documentary provides an in-depth exploration of Ekweremadu's dramatic fall from power in Nigeria to his incarceration in the UK, making it the first conviction under the UK’s Modern Slavery Law to include a Nigerian politician. According to the documentary, Alexandra Meek, a senior communication manager for the Metropolitan Police, confirmed in an email to the producers that there is an ongoing investigation connected to Ekweremadu's...

 The rank structure of the Nigerian military, specifically the Nigerian Army, follows a hierarchical order, starting from the lowest enlisted ranks to the highest officer ranks. This structure includes ranks such as Private, Corporal, Sergeant, and Warrant Officer among the enlisted personnel, while commissioned officers progress from Second Lieutenant to Lieutenant General. Each rank comes with specific duties, responsibilities, and insignia. (https://www.nairaland.com/8198293/rank-structure-nigerian-military-army#131733385).

The  Nigerian Immigration Service  (NIS) has deported Mr. Eben K. Nhiwatawi, a Zimbabwean bishop, due to his violation of the conditions attached to his tourist visa. The action was taken after it was discovered that Nhiwatawi, who entered Nigeria on August 21, 2024, was involved in a Methodist Church leadership election in Yola, Adamawa State. This activity was in clear violation of the terms of his Tourist Visa (F5A), which only permits tourism-related activities. The decision to deport the bishop was communicated by KT Udo, the Service Public Relations Officer, in a statement released from the NIS Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday. The statement highlighted that Nhiwatawi's actions were contrary to the provisions of the Nigeria Visa Policy 2024, which governs the use of the F5A visa. Following his apprehension on August 24, 2024, the Comptroller General of the NIS, with the necessary Ministerial approval, ordered Nhiwatawi's immediate repatriation. The NIS emphasized its c...

Russia has issued a stark warning to the West, cautioning that allowing Ukraine to strike deep into Russian territory with Western-supplied missiles could lead to severe consequences, potentially escalating into a broader conflict. Sergey Lavrov, Russia's Foreign Minister, emphasized that any such escalation could spark a World War III that would not be confined to Europe alone, hinting at the global ramifications of such a conflict. The tensions have heightened following Ukraine's attack on Russia's western Kursk region on August 6, the largest foreign assault on Russian soil since World War II. Russian President Vladimir Putin has promised a "worthy response" to this unprecedented attack, while Lavrov accused the West of recklessly provoking a dangerous escalation by considering Ukraine's requests to relax restrictions on the use of foreign-supplied weapons. Lavrov criticized Western leaders, likening them to "small children playing with matches," ...

The political tension in Rivers State has intensified as the paramount ruler of Emohua Kingdom, His Majesty Sir Ohna Sergeant Awuse, has declared that his palace is now off-limits to anyone not supporting the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. This declaration has sparked controversy, with critics accusing the monarch of partisanship. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that Awuse, a chieftain of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and a former governorship candidate, made this announcement in a video recorded in his palace. He instructed his subjects to support Wike and warned those who do not align with Wike to stay away from the palace. This move has been met with strong opposition from supporters of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, who have condemned the monarch’s actions. They argue that the traditional institution should remain non-political and non-partisan, serving as a unifying force for all people, regardless of their political affiliations. Prince...

 

TG omori reveals failed kidney transplant,Urges fans to pray for him Popular Nigerian music director and cinematographer, ThankGod Omori Smith, widely known as TG Omori, has revealed that his recent kidney transplant was unsuccessful. The 29-year-old creative, known for directing some of the biggest music videos in Nigeria, shared the heartbreaking news on his social media platforms, sparking a wave of concern and support from fans and well-wishers. In an earlier update on X (formerly Twitter), TG Omori disclosed that his only brother had selflessly volunteered to donate one of his kidneys in an attempt to save his life. He expressed deep gratitude, writing, “Yesterday my only brother gave me one of his kidneys so I could live again.” He also posted pictures on his Instagram story showing himself in a hospital bed, receiving oxygen, with the poignant caption, “keep my spirit alive. I don’t wanna die.” However, in a more recent update reported by *News360 Nigeria*, TG Omori revealed the...

Governor peter Mba to commission largest asphalt plant in Enugu state In a landmark event for Enugu State, Governor Peter Mbah is set to commission the newly installed Enugu State Asphalt Plant tomorrow, which is the largest of its kind in the region. This advanced facility is poised to play a crucial role in the state's road construction, rehabilitation, and expansion program, which is about to commence in earnest. The newly installed asphalt plant will significantly enhance the state's capacity to deliver quality road infrastructure. It is expected to facilitate the construction and rehabilitation of roads across Enugu State, contributing to improved transportation networks, reducing travel time, and boosting the local economy. Governor Mbah’s administration has prioritized infrastructure development as a key component of its governance agenda. By investing in such a massive infrastructure project, the state government aims to ensure that Enugu remains competitive and attract...

  **The Nigerian Army Upholds Democratic Values Amid Calls for Military Takeover** The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has emphatically stated that the Nigerian military will not heed any calls for a takeover of the democratically elected government, underscoring the Army's commitment to maintaining the country's democratic principles. Speaking in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, at the opening ceremony of the COAS Combined 2nd and 3rd Quarters Conference, Lagbaja highlighted the significance of preserving the "new prestige" the Army has carefully cultivated over the past 25 years. Addressing the growing calls for military intervention, primarily from younger Nigerians who did not experience Nigeria’s previous military rule, Lagbaja stressed that the Nigerian Army will not allow itself to be used to undemocratically place any interest in power. He emphasized that the Army has worked hard to rebuild its image after the extensive criticism it received during past mi...

 The Nigerian government is taking bold steps to strengthen the power sector, viewing it as a vital driver for the country’s economic growth. In collaboration with the World Bank, the government has outlined several initiatives under the Power Sector Recovery Operation (PSRO) and the Distribution Sector Recovery Programme (DISREP). These include the deployment of 3.5 million meters to enhance power distribution, investments in solar energy, and significant infrastructure upgrades. These efforts are part of a broader strategy to boost economic development and create jobs. https://businessday.ng/energy/power/article/fg-to-boost-power-sector-investment-for-economic-development/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

  Portable Unvails His Father Who Is More Crazier Than Him, as he Behaves Exactly like Portable like father like son Striking resemblance  Zazzuuu😄

  A  37-year-old Quranic teacher, Abubakar Talba, who was accused of kidnapping two Almajiri boys from Katsina and s0domising one after luring the minors under the pretence of providing them with capital to start a business , has been arrested by the Bauchi State Police Command. The spokesperson of the command, SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, August 26, 2024, said the suspect, blamed his action on the devil. “ The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested Abubakar Talba 'm' 37-year-old from Hausari Dandal, Borno State, for abduction and s0domy ,” the statement read. "While responding to a complaint from the community regarding his  ill-treatment of the boys under the guise of running a Quranic school , the Detectives attached to Gamawa Divisional Police Headquarters led by the Divisional police officer immediately arrested the suspect. "During interrogation, the suspect confessed that he had attended a Quranic school in Fagge. He m...