Author: Femi Adeniyi

Egbon: Las las, Federal Government don pack Ibrahim Magu put for one side Mazi: Na why dem talk say this life na soldier go, soldier come, na only barack no dey commot go anywhere Egbon: Gbam, I just dey check the internet, naso i see say Buhari don nominate the person wey go be EFCC Oga Mazi: Ehn ehn, na wa oh, I bin dey think say dem still dey torchlight him matter now Egbon: Na so me self think o, but as e be now, e be like say music don change, dance step self don go another way Mazi: So na who Buhari con…

President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa as the substantive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. In a letter to President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, the President asked the National Assembly to confirm Bawa’s appointment adding that he was acting under Paragraph 2(3) of Part1, CAP E1 of EFCC Act 2004. New EFCC Chairman According to the Presidency, Bawa is a trained EFCC investigator with vast experience in the investigation and prosecution of Advance Fee Fraud cases, official corruption, bank fraud, money laundering, and other economic crimes. He has undergone several specialized trainings in different…

Managing Director of the Lekki Concession Company, Yomi Omomuwasan, has again expressed concerns over the negative impact caused by the closure of the Lekki Toll Gate. Omomuwasan, who appealed to the aggrieved youths who are bent on preventing the Company from re-opening, cited the subsisting bank debts and the fate of its over 500 workers as compelling reasons the re-opening process ought to begin. He disclosed that LCC owed N23.9 billion and $49.6 million to local and foreign lenders as of December 31, 2011. Omomuwasan further explained that the local lenders’ outstanding debt liability is in the region of N11.6…

The World Trade Organization, WTO has confirmed Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the first female and the seventh Director-General. In a tweet on Monday, the Organization disclosed that Okonjo-Iweala makes history as the first woman and the first African to lead the WTO. However, it was announced that her term as the WTO’s Director-General starts on 1 March 2021, while her period will expire on 31 August 2025, though, it is renewable. According to the Organization, WTO members decided to appoint Iweala at a special meeting of the General Council, following a selection process that included eight candidates worldwide. Okonjo-Iweala’s Appointment Meanwhile,…

Valentine’s Day Palava Mazi: Laugh.., ah, no be small something o, naa this valentine’s day I take support that man wey talk say Lie lie lover full everywhere Egbon: Ehn ehn, anybody lie give you during the valentine day, abi how you take confirm the matter? Mazi: Nobody lie give me o, as i no get any woman apart from Mama Ebuka Egbon: Weldone the faithful husband, naso e suppose be, but na how you take confirm that lie lie lover, anything happen on valentine’s day? Mazi: Hmmm, na the plenty plenty things wey i see ontop internet ontop valentine’s Day o, where some people…

The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reacted to the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU on the investment plan to revamp the iconic National Art Theatre. According to Sanwoolu, the MOU was between the Bankers’ Committee and the Federal Ministry of information and Culture. He noted that the investment would significantly boost the creative and tourism economy in Lagos and across the country. Sanwo-Olu added that creative talents and young people who seek several opportunities in the sector would thrive. National Art Theatre Everyevery.ng had reported that Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele…

The Ogun State Government has embarked on a peace mission to resolve the farmers/herders crisis in the State. The Commissioner for Local Government, Hon. Afolabi Afuape said the State government was looking at finding an enduring solution to the herders’ crisis. According to Afuape, the state government was not happy with recent happenings in some parts of the State. Afuape said though the herders’ crisis is a national issue, the Ogun state government was working on security plans to secure citizens and residents’ lives in the State. However, the Commissioner stressed the need for the people to be vigilant by…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested seven suspected internet fraudsters in Benin, Edo State for alleged internet fraud. According to the EFCC, the suspects were arrested based on actionable intelligence by the Commission. The suspect are Agbi Favour, Aigbata Wilson, Chukwudi John, Momodu Abdulmalik, William David, Acien Simeon and Otasowie Osariemen. Everyevery.ng gathered that the suspects have made useful statements and will be charged to court after completing investigations. EFCC Arrests Suspected Scammers In the same vein, the anti-graft agency has arraigned a Kwara State University student, Atoyebi Ayodeji on one count charge. Ayodeji was arraigned before Justice…

The Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu has justified President’ Buhari’s decision not to talk too much about the various allegations levelled against Fulani herders in some part of the country. Speaking on Channels TV, Garba said Nigerians should agree that himself and Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to President Buhari on Media and Publicity could speak on behalf of the President. According to Garba, President Buhari believes in fewer talks and more action than a mere show off. He noted that the challenges bedevilling Nigeria requires that every hand should be…

The Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has reacted to the ethnic clash in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. In a tweet on Sunday, Akeredolu said he joined his Oyo State counterpart, Engineer Seyi Makinde on behalf of the southwest governors forum to visit the troubled communities in Ojoo, Shasha area of Ibadan. Governor Akeredolu said the Forum appealed for calm and implored the communities to let the appropriate authorities handle the situation. Earlier, in a statement signed by the Governor of Ondo State who doubles as Chairman, South West Governor’s Forum, he said it has become very compelling for him…

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele has revealed that about 25,000 people would work at the National Arts Theatre upon completion. Emefiele disclosed this at the contract award signing ceremony to restore and refurbish the National Arts Theatre, Iganmu. According to Emefiele, the first phase of the project, which would have four hubs for music, fashion, information technology and movies, would be ready in 15 months. He noted that the CBN anticipate that there would be at least 10,000 direct and indirect jobs created during the National Theatre construction. Emefiele added that the first phase of…

A famous Nollywood actress, Ronke Odusanya has been caught in the web of paternity fraud as court ordered that a paternity test be conducted on her daughter. The court order is coming on the heels of Odusanya’s separation from her estranged partner, Olanrewaju Saheed. Everyevery.ng gathered that Magistrate M.O. Tanimola gave the order when the case was brought before her at magisterial district, Lagos. Odusanya and her estranged partner, Saheed, who is currently in court for several reasons welcomed their daughter, Oluwafifehanmi in 2019. Sources revealed that Saheed requested the court to order a DNA test to ascertain the child’s…

Three people, including a mother and child, have been killed by some suspected Fulani herdsmen, who invaded Igbooro, Oja-Odan in the Yewa-North Local Government area of Ogun State. According to Eyewitnesses, the herdsmen shot indiscriminately, injured two villagers and set ablaze three houses, storehouses in the community close to Eggua in Oja-Odan. The eyewitnesses confirmed that the two persons who sustained injury were in critical conditions while many people, including children, sustained varying injuries. Confirming the incident, Baale of Igbooro, Abidemi Akorede, said some Fulani herdsmen invaded the village on Friday night. Meanwhile, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, the Ogun state Police…

Reactions are still pouring in over the arrest of peaceful protesters at Lekki Toll Gate on Saturday as many Twitter users reminisce over the warning issued by a former Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode. Everyevery.ng gathered that many of the Occupy Lekki Toll Gate protesters were arrested following a warning by both the Federal government and the Lagos state government. In a Twitter trend, many users on the social media app posted a video of when Ambode warned against electing Babajide Sanwooolu as the Lagos state governor during the 2019 general elections. Nigerians React To Arrest At Lekki Toll Gate, check out…

Reactions have continued to trail the arrest of famous Comedian, Debo Adebayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni among other protesters arrested at the Lekki Toll Gate on Saturday. Reacting to the arrest, Singer and actor, Folarin Falana, also known as Falz, condemned Mr Macaroni’s arrest and other protesters at the Lekki tollgate. Falz, who described the arrest as a shameful and oppressive, noted that the Nigerian government had shown they don’t want peace by using threat on citizens. Meanwhile, many other social media users have also reacted to the arrest of the Occupy Lekki Toll Gate protesters, describing it as…

The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA has instituted an action at the Federal High Court Abuja to challenge the purported elongation of Mr Mohammed Adamu’s tenure as Inspector General of Police, IGP. Everyevery.ng gathered that the suit was filed against President Muhammadu Buhari, the Police Service Commission, and the Federation’s Attorney General, AGF, Mohammed Adamu. President of the Asociation, Olumide Akpata said the NBA seeks a judicial determination of the constitutionality of the purported extension of Mr Adamu’s tenure as IGP for three months. Akpata noted that the IGP had, on 1 Feb 2021, attained 35 years of service as a…

Amid concerns over the alarming rate of terrorism and criminalities in the country, a prominent Islamic scholar, Sheik Gumi has levelled serious allegations against the Nigerian Army. During an interview on Arise TV, Gumi alleged that the Nigerian Army does not want terrorism to end because they benefit from it. Gumi opined that some top military officials want insecurity to continue because of the huge funds allocated for tackling it. On his dialogue with bandits on the need to embrace peace, the Islamic scholar said the Nigerian Army is not encouraging matters. Sheik Gumi Exposes Nigerian Army He further revealed…

AK-47 Na For Self Defence Egbon: Hmmmm, las las, this country don dey enter one chance, imagine ehn, imagine this kind talk Mazi: Wait o, e get any gist wey i dey miss, wetin make you talk say this country don enter one chance, wetin dey play ? Egbon: My brother, plenty things dey play for inside Naija o Mazi: I no say plenty things dey occur, but na which one you dey talk Egbon: Shey no be this Bauchi Governor, Bala Mohammed talk say make Naija people allow Fulani Herdsmen carry AK-47 in peace say AK-47 Na For Self…

Some suspected herdsmen have reportedly attacked and killed a farmer and a vigilante as they also attacked Amotekun Corps in Ondo. The herders allegedly burnt the operational vehicle and motorcycle belonging to Amotekun corps in Sanusi Village, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State. Meanwhile, the Public Relations Officer of the Amotekun Corps in Ondo, Adebayo Ayeni, said those who carried out the attacks had been arrested. Ayeni described the arrest as another breakthrough in the Amotekun corps’ efforts to flush out criminal elements in the State. He disclosed that the criminal elements, who masqueraded as herders and used the…

The Federal Government has again threatened to stop the salaries of Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities and Allied Institutions for embarking on an indefinite strike. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige warned that the government would not hesitate to invoke the Trade Dispute Act 2004 and the International Labour Organisation if the unions fail to observe the rules guiding social dialogue. FG Threatens Varsity Workers Ngige noted that the laws permit the government to stop workers’ salaries when they are on strike. According to him, the strike embarked upon by…

The Managing Director of the Lekki concession Company, LCC, Yomi Omomuwasan, has appealed to Lagosians to desist from the planned protest tagged Occupy Lekki Toll Gate scheduled to hold on February 13. Omomuwasan said the LCC’s attention had been drawn to media reports that two different groups planned to demonstrate following the Lagos Judicial Panel’s decision to reopen the Toll Gate. The LCC stated that it cooperated with the panel and made a strong representation through the Company’s lawyer concerning the Lekki Toll Gate reopening. Omomuwasan stressed that LCC’s intent for requesting the reopening of the Toll Gate was to evaluate the…