Author: Femi Adeniyi

“Join this cross-dressing business, there is money in it” is one of the statements recently credited to Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, who is undoubtedly the most popular Nigerian crossdresser. No doubt, Bobrisky is cashing out big time from the business so much that he recommended it for other Nigerian youths who find it challenging to make ends meet. It is becoming evident that the cross-dressing business is gaining prominence among Nigerian youths, not just for the fun of being a crossdresser but because of the high rate of unemployment and poverty in the land. For Bobrisky, who always find a…

A Freelance Journalist, David Hundeyin, has received accolades from many Nigerians for what they described as his courageous and well-detailed analysis of the allegations linking the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, to terrorism. During an interview with the Channels Television, David, a Nigerian journalist, tackled those defending Pantami, noting that the Minister had not changed his views on extremism as claimed in his recent comment. He dismissed claims from different quarters that there is no evidence to link Pantami with a terrorist group like the Taliban and Al-Qaeda (read more here).  David Hundeyin said he had written…

Buhari Government Egbon: Justice, Justice, I mean Justice na the only hope of common man, but for my dear country, common man no get hope o Mazi: Honourable Justice Egbon, wetin make you dey shout Justice Justice like this, him owe you money? Egbon: Justice no owe me money, but some people dey hold him neck, dem no dey allow make him breath Mazi: Ahh, no be Justice bin him name now, na George, no be George Floyd you dey try talk Egbon: So, i no know the difference between Justice and George again, you self see as court for America judge the case of…

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has cleared the air over speculations making the rounds on the plan to Honour Adamu Garba as Aare Atunluse Oodua during the forthcoming World Omoluabi Day Festival in Ile-Ife. In a statement signed by Moses Olafare, the Director of media and Public Affairs, Ooni’s Palace, the Monarch said he is aware of the event but expected the organizers to have sought and gotten the Ooni’s approval regarding the Award segment of the events. Adamu Garba Olafare added that though the Monarch is not opposed to Adamu Garba or any other person to…

The Senate has given the Nigerian government the go-ahead to borrow new loans. The National Assembly granted the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to borrow $1.5 billion and €995 million loans. The Senate President Ahmad Lawan approved the loans at plenary on Wednesday after the Senate considered the Committee’s report on Local and Foreign debts. Chairman of the Committee, Senator Clifford Ordia, had presented his panel’s report, noting that the loan was to finance priority projects of the federal government and projects to support the state governments. Senate Approves Huge Loans According to the Senate, the loans are to be sourced…

A few days after she sought forgiveness from Prophet Odumeje and some other people she has spoken ill of, famous Nigerian Comedienne Mercy Cynthia, popularly known as Ada Jesus, is dead. Before her demise, Ada Jesus battled with a kidney problem and received treatment in a private clinic in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. You will recall that before he forgave, the skit maker, Prophet Chukwuemeka Odumeje, also known as Indaboski Bahose, had stated that nobody insults him or his Ministry and go scot-free. Ada Jesus Prophet Odumeje said this as he vowed not to forgive the comedienne. In a…

Members of the House of Representatives have deliberated on the calls for removing the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Mallam Isa Pantami, over a report linking him to Taliban and Al-Qaeda. During Wednesday’s plenary, the Minority Leader, Ndudi Elimelu, moved a Point of Order asking for the outright resignation of the Minister. The Minority Leader, Elimelu, raised the issue as a point of order citing a breach of his privilege, adding that Pantami occupies a susceptible position. However, the House of Representatives shuts down the motion seeking the probe Pantami over the alleged link with terrorists, Al Qaeda and…

As Politicians and Political parties in different parts of Nigeria gear up for the 2023 Presidency, a group known as the Disciples of Jagaban has threatened to sue the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu. The Disciples of Jagaban threatened to sue the former Lagos State governor if he fails to declare interest in the 2023 presidency amidst rumours making the rounds that the APC leader has presidential ambition. The group is a merger of twelve political and socio-cultural groups working towards the actualisation of Tinubu’s presidency come 2023. The national President of the Disciples of…

The Christian Association of Nigeria has reacted to the recent statement credited to the Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu. Mallam Garba had opined that President Buhari, not being intimidated by secessionists, which he further described as a display of fake arrogance. Reacting, the Vice-Chairman of the Association in the Northern region, Rev. John Hayab, noted that history would not be kind to President Buhari if Nigeria breaks up under his administration. However, Hayab urged Buhari to tackle the factors responsible for agitations for Nigeria’s break up, noting that things are not…

The Presidency has thrown a jab at the United Kingdom, UK government over plans to grant asylum to the Indigenous People of Biafra and Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra. Speaking on behalf of the federal government, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, described the decision as disrespectful. The Minister noted that granting asylum to IPOB members who seek such over alleged persecution would sabotage Nigeria’s fight against terrorism. Mohammed added that the move would undermine the security of Nigeria. Meanwhile, he expressed optimism that the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, would…

Nnamdi Kanu Mazi: Whether you rich or poor o, las las, na death Senior everybody Egbon: That one na one of the things wey sure pass for this life, e just dey painful say some people no dey remember say dem go Pai one day Mazi: Dem suppose dey remember o, because if dem dey remember dem no go dey behave like say dem no go Pai one day Egbon: But wait o, this wan wey you dey preach like this wetin happen? Mazi: No be say i dey preach, i just dey state facts and na this Presido for Chad wey Pai make me…

Following the return of a long queue to some filling stations, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, has cleared the air over the rumoured hike in petrol pump price. According to the Corporation, there is no plan to increase the petrol pump price, for May. The NNPC Group Managing Director, Mele Kyari, confirmed that the petroleum sector regulator has no plan to increase the ex-depot price. Kyari revealed this after a closed-door meeting with the National Association of Road Transport Owners and the Petroleum Tanker Drivers in Abuja. EveryEvery.ng gathered that Kyari held the meeting convened with the unions amid…

Lai Mohammed Egbon: Dem just dey sack this Mourinho up and down, Mazi, how you take see the way wey Tottenham Hotspur take collect job from Mourinho hand? Mazi: Wait make i ask you, how that one take put money inside my pocket, the time when dem no sack am, how e take affect my business Egbon: No be everything go bring money inside your pocket, sports na just for fun Mazi: Thank you o, sports lecturer, anything wey no go bring money, i no dey give am my time Egbon: Is ok o, sha remember say, life no be all about money money everytime…

As Nigerians are itching to know the names and faces of the people behind the terrorist group, Boko Haram, there are indications that those sponsoring the group are transferring funds through some Bureau De Change operators. This revelation is coming barely a month after Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, revealed that the federal government was making efforts to investigate those behind sponsoring the Boko Haram sect. He had opined that the outcome of the investigations would come as a shock to many Nigerians. Shehu added that the Nigerian government had arrested…

The Management of the University of Abuja, UNIABUJA, has slammed the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, over an allegation recently levelled against the Tertiary institution. The University denied the allegation that it engaged in illegal admissions, adding that it has nothing to hide as far as its admission exercise is concerned. According to the Head, information and University Relations, Dr Habib Yakoob, UNIABUJA noted that it was not out of place to conduct admissions without JAMB’s input. UNIABUJA Slams JAMB, noting that the Universities Miscellaneous Provisions states that the Senate shall have powers in all academic matters, including the…

The General Overseer of the Living Faith Church, also known as Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has expressed displeasure over what he referred to as the enforcement of the COVID-19 Vaccine. Bishop Oyedepo berates COVID-19 vaccine during a church programme as he vowed not to take the Vaccine because he is not a guinea pig. According to the cleric, the Vaccine is still experimental, adding that the world was confused. He added that the church is triumphing even when the world is confused because of the COVID-19 pandemic, noting that the church’s triumph will humble the pride of the world.…

Nigerian Singer and songwriter Simi Kosoko is celebrating her 33rd birthday; her husband, Adekunle Gold, has taken to social media to shower encomium on her on the occasion of her birthday. The accolade is coming on the heels of rumours that recently went viral that Adekunle Gold cheated on his wife, Simi. In a birthday message to his wife, Adekunle described her as the best part of his life, adding that the thought of growing old with her makes him the happiest man. “To the best part of my life, the thought of growing old with you makes me the…

A former BBNaija housemate, Anita Natacha, also known as Tacha, has bared her mind on the Sugar Daddy trends among many Nigerian ladies. In a tweet tagged Monday Motivation, she advised her female fans and followers not to allow ladies who have Sugar daddies as their support system to make them feel like they are not doing enough. The former BBNaija housemate advised her female fans to dust their crown, get up and build an Empire for themselves, rather than feeling intimidated because of the success of other ladies who rely on Sugar daddy. “Good morning Queens, Don’t allow these…

The former Ondo State Deputy Governor, Honourable Agboola Ajayi, has reportedly changed his stands on the government vehicles in his possession. Agboola agreed to return the official vehicles two months after leaving the office. In a statement by Allen Sowore, his media aide, the former deputy Governor, explained that he has two official vehicles against the claim by the Ondo State government that he had four cars in his possession. He explained that the two vehicles with him are his statutory benefits, noting that one of the vehicles was at a mechanic workshop in Okitipupa while the other was still…

Despite distancing himself from a recent report that his name is on the US watch list, Nigerians are still calling on the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, to step down from his post as a Minister. In a trend tagged #PantamiResignNow on Twitter, many Nigerians recalled that Isa Pantami had made some comments which portrays him as an extremist. Many Nigerians opined that the Minister ought to resign since he had renounced his extremist ideology. A popular Twitter user, @ayosogunro, challenged Isa Pantami to step down if he genuinely wants to make up for his past, adding…

Award-winning Singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has revealed that he is earnestly praying and looking out for someone who would have the capability to be his successor in the music industry. In a tweet on Sunday, the Singer, who recently won Grammy, noted that he is on the lookout to find a young man he could hand over to. However, Burna Boy expressed optimism that God would lead him to such a person soon. “I dey pray for just one young nigga wey get my spirit make I hand over give am. I know say God go…