Author: Femi Adeniyi

African Union’s Chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has announced the appointment of former President Olusegun Obasanjo as High Representative for the Horn of Africa region. According to Mahamat, the African Union appointed Obasanjo to promote security, peace, foster political dialogue and stability all over the Horn of Africa region. He revealed that the High Representative would intensify engagements with stakeholders and all relevant political actors in the Africa region to entrench durable peace. The Chairperson thanked Obasanjo for accepting what he described as a strategic political assignment in the collective interest of the Union. He expressed optimism that the former President…

Abba Kyari Egbon: Laugh, kai, this country na cruize walahi, everytime, person go just dey see different different tory wey look like comedy Mazi: No be lie o, so tey plenty comedians con dey catch out left and right, dey buy Benz, build house, e look like say Comedy na the way to go o Egbon: This wan even senior the kain comedy wey Basketmouth, Bovi and AY dem dey do o, con see the thing wey this man do wey dey make me laugh like say dem press my mumu botton Mazi: Hmm, me self dey suspect this your laughter o, wetin the…

The Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has expressed disappointment over how some Nigerians reacted to the attack on the Nigerian Defence Academy, NDA. According to Adesina, the construct that some people give to certain developments in the country is disheartening. He added that the negative comments about the attack on the Academy tend to paint a narrative of the humiliation of the Nigerian Army and the Buhari-led administration. The Presidential aide said the reactions trailing the Academy’s attack indicate that the country is filled with haters of government and humanity. He noted that…

Channels TV On Fire Mazi: Make we no lie, big name better pass riches, we suppose realise say no be everything be money fit buy Egbon: Ahh, na Mazi dey talk abi na another person, you wey like money pass anything, you wan dey give me bobo, see, i no dey drink, even if na cold one you carry come Mazi: Who dey Bobo you, i dey try tell you something wey dey important, you bin think say na Joking matter and instead make you ask me why i talk the thing wey i talk, you dey talk say i like money,…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has taken to social media to announce his inauguration as the Chancellor of Cavendish University Uganda. Jonathan, who made this known on his official facebook page revealed that he performed his first official function as the Chancellor at the 10th Graduation Ceremony of the University in Kampala, Uganda. Meanwhile, he congratulated the new graduands and urged them to deploy their knowledge towards building a community of reformers, positively impacting people and improving society. Before his recent inauguration as a Vice-Chancellor, Jonathan had bagged appointment as chairman of the International Summit Council for Peace. The spokesperson for…

Famous Instagram skit maker and actor Debo Adebayo, also known as Mr Macaroni, has called out the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo. He accused Osinbajo of being an accomplice in the incompetence of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration. Mr Macaroni, who recalled how he believed so much in the competence of Osinbajo when he newly assumed office, noted that some Nigerians are defending him because, according to them, the Vice President’s hands are tied. The comedian added that attempts to spread lies about him don’t change that the present administration is incompetent and reprehensible. In a series of tweets, the…

Mixed reactions have continued to trail the video of how Big Brother Naija reality star Tobi Bakre invited famous Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo to surprise his newly wedded wife, Anu. Many internet users expressed divergent opinions about the surprise organized by Tobi. Reacting to the viral video of the surprise on Instagram, some users on the App advised the Ex-BBNaija housemate to keep his marriage off social media to avoid attracting envy and jealousy. The internet users advised Tobi Bakre to be mindful of how he put his marital affairs on social media, given the divorce rate among celebrities, despite…

The investigation into the murder of the Chief Executive Officer of Super TV, Usifo Ataga, has taken a different twist as the family made a new demand from the police. In a petition to the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali, the family demanded the re-investigation of the circumstances surrounding the death of Ataga at a service apartment in Lekki, Lagos State. According to the counsel to the family of late Ataga, Mike Ozekhome, the police did not investigate Ataga’s death professionally. Ozekhome noted that the police prosecuted the prime suspect, Chidinma Ojukwu, and other suspected accomplices at a chief…

In what appears as what many have been itching to know, famous Nigerian comedian and actor Bright Okpocha, also known as Basketmouth, has cleared the air over the feud between him and Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY. Many have wondered what could be the reason for the cold relationship between Basketmouth and AY amidst speculations that both comedians have their camps of comedians. During an interview with BBNaija host, Ebuka, he said AY messed with loyalty by discussing a private conversation with his lawyer, Magnus. The comedian noted that the conversation was enough to cause a rift and have…

There are speculations that the proposed wedding ceremony between Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo and his fiancee, Fancy Acholonu, might not hold again amidst reports that Fancy unfollowed the actor on Instagram and deleted their joint account on the platform. Alex had earlier announced that both his traditional and white wedding would hold in November 2021. Meanwhile, both Alex Ekubo and Fancy are yet to comment on the alleged cancellation of their breakup as of the time of filing this report. Alex Ekubo The rumoured breakup is coming a few days after Paul Okoye’s marriage crashed after his wife filed for…

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC has raised the alarm over the danger of using poisonous chemicals in food processing and preservation. The Director General of the Agency, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, said formalin, snipers chemicals are dangerous and could lead to death. According to the NAFDAC Boss, the Agency has discovered that many fish, Kilishi and other meat sellers use formalin to preserve their products. Adeyeye noted that formalin is used to keep dead bodies. She warned that the misuse of chemicals on food products could lead to many severe diseases and death. NAFDAC warned…

As part of efforts targeted at curtailing looting, fraudulent activities and other forms of financial corruption, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has issued a new directive to Nigerian banks. The commission’s chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, who made this known during a meeting with the Association of Chief Audit Executives of Banks in Nigeria, asked banks to investigate their customers’ income sources. According to Bawa, Nigerian banks should know their customers and their businesses before opening an account for them. He noted that some customers would open an account and have a massive sum of money within a space of two…

Famous Nigerian rapper, Jude Abaga, popularly known as MI Abaga, has charged Nigerians to get their permanent voters cards, PVC ahead of the 2023 elections. The singer made the call following what he described as his first-hand experience in a Nigerian police station. MI Abaga, who revealed that he spent two hours in the police station, expressed concerns about working conditions, mental conditioning and dilapidation. The rapper noted that Nigerians have a lot of work to ensure that the country is fixed but must start preparing for the next general elections by getting their pvc’s. MI Abaga Reveals Ordeal In…

The reason why Nollywood actor Jim Iyke engaged in a physical face-off with controversial actor Uche Maduagwu has surfaced a few hours after a video of the fight went viral on the internet. Iyke reportedly confronted Madugwu at his place of work. On what could have been the reason for the face-off, EveryEvery.ng gathered that Maduagwu recently called out Iyke, queried his source of wealth and accused him of being a ritualist. In a post on his Instagram page, Maduagwu expressed worry over how Jim buys expensive wears from foreign countries and drives exotic cars. He challenged the Nollywood actor…

Mixed reactions have continued to trail a new video uploaded on the internet by Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha. In the new video posted on his Instagram page, the Nollywood actor accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old foster child of Nollywood actress and Comedienne Princess showered praises on a veteran actress, Idowu Philips, known as Mama Rainbow. Baba Ijesha lauded Mama Rainbow on her 80th birthday, noting that the actress has distinguished herself as a loving, kind, generous and mother of all successful actors and actresses in the Nollywood industry. Reacting to the video, many internet…

Following the attack carried out by armed bandits on the Nigerian Defence Academy, the military officers killed have been identified as Lieutenant Commodore Wulah and Flight Lieutenant CM Okoronwo. The bandits reportedly killed the officers and abducted another military personnel when the bandits attacked the Afaka barracks of the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna State. EveryEvery.ng gathered that the bandits invaded in their large number while another officer sustained gunshot injuries during the attack around 1 am on Tuesday. Nigerian Defence Academy Meanwhile, a source revealed that the bandits are believed to be inside the academy, adding that the management of…

A former Minister, Ibe Kachikwu, has reacted to an allegation that he smuggled a stolen jaguar car to the United States of America. In a press release signed by his assistant on media, Prince Harrison, Kachikwu described the publication as false, misleading, and frivolous. Prince Harrison said the publication by an online news medium that the former Minister smuggled a stolen jaguar car to the US is absurd and untrue. According to Harrison, Ibe Kachikwu bought a Jaguar car from Dazz Motors Nigeria Ltd, Victoria Island, Lagos, in 2009. He said the company’s Managing Director then was Emmanuel Jack, adding…

The Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo, has cleared the air over reports linking him to the 2023 Presidency. Speculations are making the rounds that Osinbajo might contest for the much talked about forthcoming Presidency. Reacting to the speculations, Laolu Akande, the senior special assistant on media and publicity to Osinbajo denied distributing presidential campaign posters. Akande revealed that the Vice President has no hand in printing or distributing any campaign posters or banners to indicate interest in the 2023 elections. He noted that the attention of the office of the Vice President has again been drawn to a flurry of activities linking…

Ibe Kachikwu In Theft Scandal Mazi: These Taliban no dey joke for Afghanistan o, dem just dey match ground anyhow like say tomorrow no dey (cut in.. Egbon: My brother, leave Taliban for Afghanistan, make we sew our clothes for where e tear for Naija here Mazi: If your clothes tear, carry am go give Tailor now, why you dey use your tear tear clothes stop the follow up wey i dey do ontop foreign gist Egbon: Pele o, Omini-Foreign, no be Oyinbo talk say na from house Charity suppose start, you never hear say another before before Naija leader don go shame us…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has countered a claim by former Big Brother Naija housemate Dorathy Bachor that operatives of the anti-graft agency broke into her home on Monday. The EFCC said operatives of the Lagos Command of the Commission invaded Dorathy’s apartment based on verified intelligence. The anti-graft agency said its detectives executed a Search Warrant at a block of flats located in the Lekki area and arrested nine suspected internet fraudsters. According to the EFCC, operatives of the Commission force their way in after they were denied access for several minutes after knocking on the entrance of…

Famous Nigerian clergyman Apostle Johnson Suleman has reacted to the allegation levelled against him by a Nollywood actress, Chioma Ifemeludike.⁣ The actress accused her colleague, Lynda Clem, of pimping her to Apostle Suleman.⁣The clergyman, the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministry, said he was not angry at those tongue-lashing him on social media, adding that he read various comments about the allegations on social media without feeling discouraged.⁣Apostle Suleman wondered why some people encourage him not to feel discouraged over the allegation levelled against him. The clergyman stated that his primary concern is doing the task he has been called…