How to avoid Coronavirus is one of the things that matters to many Nigerians at the moment in view of the news about how the country recorded first person infected by the virus. In Nigeria like every other country around the world, the fear of Coronavirus is expected to be the beginning of both personal and environmental hygiene. The devil Nigerians have been scared of has finally knocked on the door of the Lagos State Government, and its first victim is an Italian traveler who arrived in Nigeria on Tuesday from Milan on a business trip. The victim whose name…
Author: Femi Adeniyi
Femi Adeniyi
Oluwafemi Adeniyi is a Broadcast Journalist, Sports presenter/writer and Content developer
Is it not time to look the way of the South west traditional rulers in the country?, in view of the fact that they are very close to the people at the grassroot hence have the knowledge of how to tackle insucurity headlong. One of the most talked-about issues in Nigeria at the moment is the Western Nigeria Security Network codenamed operation Amotekun which was launched in Ibadan, Oyo state on January 9, 2020. The formation of the security outfit has generated heated controversies, which some described as one of the reasons the operation has become more popular. Among the…
A cult clash between students of IMG Grammar School, Ibadan and those of Oke-Bola Comprehensive High School has resulted in the dealth of one of the pupils as they also vandalised about ten vechicles around the schools. The students reportedly engaged in a clash using different weapons, including cutlass, knife, axe, and others. Everyeveryng gathered that students of the two schools, which are located on the same street, are suspected to be members of rival cult groups, making them clash regularly. An eyewitness around the area confirmed that the pupils have been clashing regularly for several years. Ibadan Cult Clash…
A portion of the Holy Book (Bible) described babies as a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. However, it is worrisome how selling of babies has become a source of business in some countries around the world, including India, Guatemala, Thailand, Greece, Egypt, and Nigeria, where baby factories have been discovered. Stories about how baby factories are discovered in some parts of the country are not only alarming but worrisome hence the need for all hands to be on deck to put an end to this menace, which has become so rampant among some Nigerians who have…
Is it not high time for Nigerian Traditional Doctors to be at alert given the pace at which Coronavirus is spreading globally and the state of health facilities in the country? To many people across the world, Nigerians inclusive, the fear of Coronavirus is the beginning of wisdom as reports have it that at least 80,000 people have been infected by the virus globally. It is no longer news that the virus has spread to many countries, and visiting China at a period like this has to be well thought given that the virus was first discovered in Wuhan, China before…
Seven years imprisonment has been hung on the neck of former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olisa Metuh. Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court in Abuja handed the jail term to Metuh after finding him guilty of the charges prefered against him. The court also ordered Metuh to pay a total sum of N375million to the coffers of the Federal Government. Justice Abang directed that his firm, Destra Investment Ltd, should be wound up with all funds standing to its credit forfeited to the government. Court Metuh and his firm were convicted on…
As part of 11-day activities to mark the third anniversary of the Governor Akeredolu led-administration, President Muhammadu Buhari has commissioned the Industrial Hub in Ondo State. Speaking at the commissioning, Buhari commended Akeredolu for his landmark achievement in the State. “Let me start by congratulating the Governor and the people of Ondo for this laudable project. Industrial Hub According to President Buhari, the projects embarked upon by Governor Akeredolu would bring about job creation for youths and enhance economic development in the State. Also, the President is expected to commission the Ore Flyover Interchange. Meanwhile, Governor Akeredolu had earlier tweeted…
Aminu Abdullahi Shagali has resigned as the Speaker of Kaduna State House of Assembly. The Chairman, House Committee on information, Tanimu Musa, confirmed Shagali’s resignation. Everyeveryng gathered that the ex-speaker, who represents Sabon-Gari Constituency in the Assembly, officially submitted his resignation letter to the Clerk of the house. Kaduna Assembly In a letter made available to journalists, Shagali said he resigned on personal grounds.” The letter addressed to the Clerk of the House, read, “I, Aminu Abdullahi Shagali, Speaker of Kaduna State House of Assembly, hereby resign my appointment as the Speaker of Kaduna House of Assembly on personal grounds.”…
As Governors in the South Western states of Nigeria put efforts into combating crimes through the Western Nigeria Security Network, WNSN codenamed Operation Amotekun, Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Chief Olu Falae has reiterated the need for restructuring. According to Falae who is also the Baale Oluabo of Ilu Abo and the Gbobaniyi of Akure, restructuring was the answer to the myriad of problems bedevilling the country. Olu Falae He described Operation Amotekun as the arrival of Yoruba freedom as he also stressed the need for safety in the western region of the country. Falae said:…
A former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Olisah Metuh, and his firm, Destra Investments Limited have been convicted by the Federal High Court in Abuja. They were both convicted of the first of the seven counts instituted against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Metuh Ruling on the first count in his judgement, Justice Okon Abang ruled that a former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, unlawfully transferred the sum of N400 million to the defendants in November 2014. The judge ruled that Metuh and his firm reasonably ought to have known that the…
Operatives of the Special Anti-robbery Squad, SARS are trending again as most of them have always been accused of trampling on the rights of many Nigerians and putting the lives of many in danger by their commando-style of operation. As the name implies, the outfit which was set up as a unit under the Nigerian Police Force is expected to wage war against criminal acts and end robbery in the country and not to harass innocent Nigerians as most of them have always been accused of subjecting young Nigerians to undue harassment in the name of curbing cybercrime, popularly known…
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria(MACBAN), Oyo state chapter has expressed the readiness to support the setting up of Western Security Network, codenamed Operation Amotekun in the state. Everyeveryng gathered that the former chairman of the association in the state, Alhaji Yakub Bello disclosed this at a public hearing organized by the Oyo State House of Assembly on Amotekun bill. The hearing took place at House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. The Miyetti Allah leader denied the insinuation in some quarters that the bill was targeted at the cattle breeders. Miyetti Allah He said:” The bill was not…
As the Rotimi Akeredolu-led Government marks her third year in office, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Ayo Fadaka has bared his mind on the achievements recorded by the ruling APC Government in Ondo state. In a phone interview with everyeveryng, Fadaka, who is the Zonal Publicity Secretary of the PDP, South West said the anniversary was just for the fun of it, adding that the APC-led government is only painting old projects as new for the people. He noted that Akeredolu-led Government has not been able to surpass the achievement of the previous government under the leadership…
The National Bureau of Statistics has released the Gross Domestic Product report for the 2019 fiscal year, with the Nigerian economy growing by 2.27 percent in 2019. According to the NBS, the annual GDP growth rate of 2.27 percent represents an increase of 360 basis points over the growth rate of 1.91 percent recorded in 2018. Nigerian Economy The report said that during the fourth quarter of 2019, Nigeria’s GDP grew by 2.55 percent (year-on-year) in real terms. Compared to the fourth quarter of 2018, which recorded a growth rate of 2.38 percent, it said this represents an increase of…
The importance of electricity in human endeavors and growing the Nigerian economy cannot be overemphasized as it plays crucial roles. In the time past, many people have suggested that fixing the power sector could go a long way in reducing the high rate of unemployment in the country. Also, some people believed that the teeming Nigerian youths who graduates every year from different tertiary institutions in the country won’t need to wait on Government to give them job if the power sector is in good condition. Stakeholders Call For Stable Supply Of Electricity In the year 2019, many stakeholders in…
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has debunked rumors making the round about his intention to dump the People’s Democratic Party, PDP for the All progressives Congress, APC. Fayose, who described APC as a coronavirus infected party, said that someone of his status and pedigree could never contemplate joining the party. The former Governor made this known while reacting to a statement by the APC in Ekiti State that he was not qualified to join the party. Fayose said, “it is funny that the APC in Ekiti State lied and went further to react to its own lies.” In a…
Nigerians have been assured of better train services, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) gave an assurance of hourly train services on the Lagos-Ibadan Standard Gauge rail line. The Railway District Manager, Lagos Unit, Jerry Oche, told journalists that more activities would be seen on the Lagos axis of the corridor. According to Oche, the construction company handling the project, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), is working assiduously to meet the target. Train Services Oche said: “I can tell you, in no distant time, the hourly train service between Lagos and Ibadan that we have been talking about will come…
Chairman of the state chapters of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, an umbrella body for herdsmen in the country have expressed their readiness to attend the public hearing on operation Amotekun. According to the association, attending the hearing would be an avenue to make their positions known on the issue. Miyetti Allah While speaking with journalists, the Chairman of Miyetti Allah in Ogun State, AbdulMumin Ibrahim, said he would be at the public hearing to share his thoughts on the bill. He, however, suggested that the membership of Amotekun corps should not be for Yorubas alone. He…
Many are still wondering if there is anything like Holy Zanku dance as the social media space was literarily on fire few days ago when popular Gospel singer, Lady Evangelist Tope Alabi was caught on camera showing her dance skills. Many have described the dance steps as worldly and contrary to what she preaches through her songs. Still, the singer said there was nothing unholy about her dance steps. Some condemned her mode of dressing and dance steps, which was more like the popular dance step, ‘’Zanku Dance’’ known to be popular among hip hop singers and lovers in Nigeria…
Who is Sugar Hill is one of the questions on the lips of many as sports enthusiasts around the world look forward to the rematch of the boxing bout between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder. Everyeveryng gathered that Steward, formerly known as Javan ‘Sugar’ Hill, is the nephew of one of boxing’s most excellent trainers, Emanuel ‘Manny’ Steward. He changed his name officially in the year 2019, explaining that Manny was a father to him. Sugar Hill SugarHill grew up around Steward’s famous Kronk Gym in Detroit and witnessed him training many iconic champions through the years, most notably Tommy…
The Osun State Council of Traditional Rulers has suspended the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, for six months. A committee headed by Orangun of Ila, Oba Wahab Adedotun, was also constituted by the council to further investigate the matter involving the monarch and other Obas in Iwo land. Osun Traditional Rulers The royal fathers at their emergency meeting held at Osun State Government Secretariat, Abere, presided over by Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, decided to suspend Oba Akanbi.
