Author: Femi Adeniyi

Famous Prophet and leader of the Enlightened Christian Gathering, Shepherd Bushiri, has confirmed that he lost his 8-year-old daughter, Israella, to a lung infection. According to the embattled Prophet, Israella died in the Intensive Care Unit of a Kenyan hospital on Monday, March 29. The cleric, who had earlier called an emergency prayer meeting for his daughter described Israella as a strong young girl who loved to worship and serve God. Lung Infection Prophet Bushiri noted that he and his wife choose not to mourn but to celebrate her life, adding that the will of God was for her to…

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested some IPOB members and other suspects over a series of attacks on security operatives, particularly in the South-Eastern part of Nigeria. The police force stated that the arrest aims to punish those responsible for the emerging attacks on security personnel. The suspects are Raphael Idang, Cletus Nwachukwu Egole, Michael Uba, among others. Everyevery.ng gathered that the suspects including a Pastor were arrested in various parts of the country following intelligence-driven operations. Meanwhile, investigations revealed that Ugochukwu Samuel and Raphael Idang were among the criminal elements that attacked police officers on duty at a checkpoint…

The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, has alerted Nigerians over what she described as the circulation of fake insulin tea. Adeyeye, who raised the alarm, warned diabetic patients against buying or taking the tea because of its negative health implications. The NAFDAC boss said the NAFDAC number on the product (NAFDAC Reg. No. 01-8662) is unreal, adding that the insulin tea poses a danger to the public’s health. Insulin Tea Meanwhile, Adeyeye urged Nigerians to contact the nearest NAFDAC office with any information concerning the use of the fake…

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has deployed 25, 224 personnel to cover the various highways to ensure a safe and smooth 2021 Easter celebrations. The FRSC also deployed 580 patrol vehicles, 92 ambulances, 17 tow trucks and 73 motorbikes as part of the patrol logistics. Others are 2,096 reflective jackets, 1,000 traffic cones, 73 tyre pressure gauges, several extricating machines, and digital breathalyzers are part of the tools set aside for the special operations. According to the Corps Public Education Officer, Bisi Kazeem, the personnel would also ensure compliance with the special patrol’s operational guidelines scheduled to commence from…

The Presidency has reacted to the recent calls for breakup in Nigeria and the clamour for the removal of President Muhammadu Buhari. Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, opined that nobody could bring down the Buhari-led government. The Presidential aide said the Buhari-led administration is a government elected democratically; hence it cannot be brought down by anybody. According to Garba, President Buhari’s administration addresses multiple challenges facing the country, especially in the area of security. He added that the administration is still making progress in Agriculture, the economy and the fight against corruption.…

Egbon: E look like say meself no go carry las for this BBNaija 2021 o, i don dey hear rumour ontop the show now Mazi: Ah, I bin think say your age don pass the kind people wey fit go the show Egbon: My brother, nothing spoil if i still try my luck o sake of say the kind money wey dem wan put ontop this BBnaija 2021 tear mouth o Mazi: Ehn ehn, e no bad make person try him luck, but na how much dem carry put ontop the show for this year? Egbon: Mazi, the money heavy for mouth…

Amid speculations linking Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State to the 2023 Presidency, Olujonwo Obasanjo, son of former president Olusegun Obasanjo has thrown his weight behind Bello’s aspiration. Olujonwo urged Governor Bello to step up his aspirations for the 2023 Presidency to create leadership space for the youths, as he described him as a beacon of hope. Obasanjo said the Nigerian youths had been neglected for too long despite their numerical strength and contributions in electioneering processes. Olujonwo opined that Governor Bello had done well in the total inclusion of youths in governance for effective governance. He further added that…

Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has bared his mind on the water scarcity that hits the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja. Sowore, a former Presidential Candidate, reacted to the development by referring to one of the songs of late Fela Anikulapo Kuti titled the Original Sufferhead. “Plenty plenty water for Africa Na so-so water in Africa Water underground, water in the air Na so-so water in Africa Water for man to drink nko** O **(so what) (CHORUS) E-NO DEY E-no dey e dey (CHORUS) E-NO DEY Water for town (CHORUS) E-NO DEY,” Sowore tweeted. Everyevery.ng gathered that residents of some FCT communities…

Nigeria citizens have been warned against reports making the rounds on a new type of work visa for Nigerians aged 40 to 55 in the United States of America. The US Embassy dissociated itself from the new type of work visa allegedly announced by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services. According to the Embassy, the purported press statements backing the Visa for Nigerians who can work as health workers, engineers, marine workers, and accountants are scams. It further stated that the US President, Joe Biden, did not sign an Executive Order term for American Work E-Visa and Residence Permit. Visa…

Reactions are still trailing the Hijab controversy that recently brewed up in Kwara State. The most recent among the people who have reacted to the argument is Bishop David Oyedepo of the Living Faith Church. Bishop Oyedepo warned that Kwara State’s mission schools should not be dragged into the hijab controversy, adding that the crisis had lingered because the church did not show the opposing side in the dispute. Oyedepo, who stated this during the church’s midweek service, noted that the church had not shown the other side of God, which he referred to as God’s consuming fire. However, the…

Mazi: Ego, Owo, Kudi, Naira, hmmm, money get power sha! Egbon: Joor o, na wetin money do you? Mazi: E no do me anything o! Na that quote from the Holy book wey talk say “money answers all things” and “the love of money is the root of all evil” I dey try to compare and contrast Egbon: Mazi the comparer and contraster, so na wetin you con notice Mazi: True true, the thing answers all things. Anybody wey no get money for this world na another matter o! Egbon: I agree say e dey answer all things and I know say you and money…

The Yoruba Council of Elders has reacted to the clamour to create the Oduduwa Nation championed by Sunday Igboho. The Council disowned Igboho for his secession move. According to the Secretary-General of the Yoruba Council of Elders, Kunle Olajide, Nigeria would be stronger if it remained a unit. Olajide described the calls for secession as Igboho’s desire, noting that Nigeria’s present circumstances would not make it achievable. He added that the Council is against secession because the Yorubas have invested so much in Nigeria’s unity. Olajide said Yoruba nation or citizenship had not given anybody a mandate to desire their…

Justice Mohammed Abubakar of the Federal High Court in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has sentenced two Fake EFCC Operatives to prison. The convicted fake EFCC operatives identified as Beyioku Olatunji and Beyioku Oluwafemi were arrested in November 2019. The EFCC arrested them over allegations of falsely presenting themselves as operatives of the Commission. Everyevery.ng gathered that the two notorious Supernumerary Policemen, popularly known as Spy Police, were initially arraigned on 18-count charges. The charges border on conspiracy, impersonation, forgery, money laundering and obtaining money under false pretences. Fake EFCC Operatives Meanwhile, they pleaded not guilty when the charges and later approached…

There are strong indications that Yusuf Buhari, President Muhammadu Buhari’s son, is planning to tie the knot with Zahra Bayero, a Princess in Kano. Zahra, who the daughter of Emir of Bichi in Kano State, is currently a student in the United Kingdom, studying architecture after graduating from the University of Surrey, Guildford, the United Kingdom, in 2016. According to sources, the wedding ceremony would take place after Sallah’s holidays, noting that preparations are on top gear for the event. The sources disclosed that the groom’s parents have met with the bride’s parents to express Yusuf’s interest in marrying Zahra.…

Amid speculations and reports about an alleged rift between President Muhammadu Buhari and Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the Presidency has clarified the rumoured rift. It described the speculations as Cynics’ handiwork, adding that no rift between President Buhari and his strong ally, Tinubu. According to the statement, Buhari and Tinubu have a firm commitment to the All Progressives Congress, APC, towards bringing change. It further described the rumoured rift as false and the handiwork of some media mischief-makers, who feed on birthing controversies and provide a nexus for naysayers who work behind the scenes planting such stories. Presidency The Presidency added…

Naira Cause Kasala Egbon: Baba God, abeg no allow make the plan wey these people get for mind come to pass o, abeg, na beg i dey beg Mazi: Laugh, this wan wey you dey pray like this, na who be the people wey get plan plus say why you no wan make their plan come to pass self Egbon: My brother, e reach make i fast and even pray ontop the matter self Mazi: But you never tell me the people wey you dey talk about o Egbon: No be this APC people, the Chairman for their caretaker committee talk say dem wan rule…

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has appointed 24-year-old Adeyi Kaosarah as his Senior Special Assistant on Youth Engagement. According to Rafiu Ajakaye, the Chief Press Secretary to the Kwara State Governor, Kaosarah, who is a graduate of the University of Ilorin, is an author who is renowned for her extensive reach within the youth constituency. The Chief Press Secretary revealed that Kaosarah worked as a mentor for entrepreneurs. The newly appointed SSA represented Kwara State on Northern States Governors’ Forum Committee on Youth Engagements. Meanwhile, the Kwara Governor has also named Hajia Fatima Audu as his Special Adviser on Women Affairs. Governor…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has announced the date and registration criteria for the 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME. According to the head of the public affairs and protocol unit, Fabian Benjamin, the UTME registration is set for April 8. The examination is scheduled to hold between June 5 and June 19. Benjamin said the examination body announced the date for the UTME 2021 at the meeting of its governing board, adding that both the UTME and the direct entry forms will be on sale concurrently. Meanwhile, the JAMB official stated that the National Identification Number (NIN)…

Traditional Worshippers in Nigeria have reacted to the controversies around the Hijab crisis in Kwara State. Speaking on the Hijab crisis, the global head of Ifa priests, Chief Owolabi Aworeni, cautioned the Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, against actions capable of inciting violence in the state. Aworeni, otherwise known as Araba Agbaye, urged the House of Representatives to halt a bill seeking to institutionalise hijab in the country. The Araba Oluisese of Ibadan, Ifalere Odegbola, who spoke on behalf of the Araba Agbaye, appealed to the Governor Abdulrazaq to guard against action that could turn Kwara State and the entire…

The Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has supported the plan to stage a one million man march across the Southwest region. Kanu noted that IPOB would stand by the organizers of the march. He described the organizers as brave men and women of Oduduwa, who planned to stage a historic rally across the Southwest. He added that the group would also stand by all oppressed ethnic groups in Nigeria and further implored all that desire freedom to support it. In the meantime, the umbrella body of Yoruba self-determination groups, Ilana Omo Oodua, has announced the one…

The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered that the deadline for linking the National Identity Number, NIN, to telephone lines be extended by two months. Justice Maureen Onyetenu ordered the extension when he delivered the ruling in the fundamental right suit filed by a lawyer, Monday Ubani, who sued the federal government. According to Ubani, the deadline given to service providers to block SIM cards yet to be linked with the NIN violated Nigerians’ constitutional rights. He had earlier sought that the court extends the deadline, adding that the rush to register lines increased the chances of millions of…