Author: Femi Adeniyi

Following the emergence of Joe Biden as the 46th US President, Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has commended Americans for rejecting ex-President, Donald Trump. Soyinka, who noted that the United States had redeemed itself by electing Joe Biden and his Vice, Kamala Harris said the country has effectively corrected its mistakes. However, he stated that he had forgiven Americans for electing Trump, whom he described as a racist. Soyinka Lambasts Trump as he also expressed satisfaction with the democratic forces of the United States for correcting the error of electing the former President. Soyinka Lambasts Trump Speaking on his green…

The World Health Organization, W.H.O has organised a press conference on the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines in Africa. During the conference, the WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti noted that the African continent is facing a second wave in the COVID-19 pandemic with more than 3.3 million cases and 81,000 deaths so far. Moeti said the first epidemic peak in July was surpassed in December adding that cases accelerate faster. COVID-19 Vaccines In Africa According to her, while it was always essential to access the vaccines, it’s now more critical than ever. The WHO Boss further stated that…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has expressed the readiness to make the National Identity Number, NIN as part of preconditions for registering voters when the continuous voters’ registration exercise commences in a few weeks. According to the Commission, the NIN would help tackle underage voting challenges, alien voting and other challenges associated with registration. Earlier, INEC had announced that the registration exercise would begin in the first quarter of 2021 as several government organizations have made the NIN a precondition for obtaining documents. According to Nigeria’s constitution, INEC National Commissioner, Festus Okoye said the commission has the constitutional right…

Bye Bye To Donald Trump Mazi: Nawa o, so las las, Donald Trump don pack him Kaya commot for White House like this Egbon: Hmm, naso the matter be o, one soldier dey go another soldier dey enter, but White House Barack no dey go anywhere o, e stand gidigba Mazi: I bin dey think say Donald Trump no go gree commot the White House o sake of say him dey talk say dem rig the election way carry Biden enter Egbon: One man no fit Big pass the whole America, the White House no be him House Mazi: I…

The federal government has warned Nigerians to secure and protect their National Identification Number, NINs. Reacting Technical Implementation Committee report under the Ministerial Task Force, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami urged subscribers to desist from selling or allowing others to use their NINs for registration. According to a statement issued by Director Public Affairs, Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Dr Ikechukwu Adinde, the Minister warned that any act committed with the SIM would be traced to the NIN owner. NIN Enrolment At the end of a review meeting, the Committee reported significant progress in the ongoing…

A former Presidential Candidate in Uganda, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu also known as Bobi Wine has disclosed that Nigerian human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, filed a complaint on his behalf to the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Arrest. Bobi Wine confirmed that the popular Nigerian Activist was challenging his continued illegal confinement by the Ugandan police and the military. Falana accused the Ugandan government of arbitrarily depriving Bobi Wine of his liberty and continue to put him and his wife, Barbara Kyagulanyi under house arrest. He added that Wine and his wife were illegally detained for days without any criminal charges…

The Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has tackled the Presidency over its stand on the directive that herdsmen should vacate Ondo forests. Akeredolu, who slammed President Muhammadu Buhari’s opposition to his directive noted that the Presidency’s stand pointed to a threat to Nigeria’s corporate existence. Speaking on behalf of the Governor, the Commissioner of information in Ondo State, Donald Ojogo accused Buhari of being emotionally attached to the herdsmen. The Commissioner in a statement said that the president’s response stated unambiguously, Federal Government’s position. Akeredolu Tackles Presidency According to Ojogo, the Ondo State Government did not ask Fulani…

Amid worries over the registration of National Identification Number, NIN, the Federal Government has provided an update on NIN registration deadline. Speaking, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami expressed satisfaction with progress recorded in the ongoing NIN-SIM linkage exercise. Pantami, who lauded citizens’ commitment further urged everyone to submit their NINs before the February 9, 2021 deadline. He further reminded Nigerians to secure and protect their NINs, urging subscribers to desist from selling their NINs or allowing others to use their NINs for registration. NIN Registration Deadline It was gathered that 47.8 million NINs have been…

President Muhammadu Buhari has advised African leaders to embrace good neighbourliness among themselves.  Buhari, who gave the advise while playing host to President Patrice Talon of the Republic of Benin on Tuesday noted that the survival of each country in Africa depends on the other. President Buhari in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and publicity, Femi Adesina said his administration will continue to work with other African countries. However, he recalled that one of the first steps he took on the assumption of office in 2015 was to visit neighbouring countries. Buhari Advises African Leaders Buhari…

NIN Registration Deadline Mazi: Hmmmm, the way wey many young people dey take find Money these days dey fear person o, dem just dey find am anyhow Egbon: My brother, you no lie o, people dey over desperate to get money, dem wan get am by force Mazi: No wonder why crime con dey plenty for the country like this, how person go dey chop live chicken sake of say him wan get money Egbon: Live Chicken ke, you mean say dem no kill the chicken before dem chop am Mazi: I dey tell you o, the video dey ontop…

The Catholic Archbishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Mathew Kukah has bagged new appointment from Pope Francis. It was gathered that the Pope appointed Bishop Kukah as a member of the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Promotion of Human Integral Development. According to a letter from the Vatican’s top brass, Kukah would join his global counterparts in the Dicastery to advise and promote the Pope’s concerns. The Bishop is expected to advise Pope Francis on justice, peace, human rights, torture and human trafficking. Bishop Kukah Gets New Appointment A reverend father and the Spokesman of the Sokoto Diocese, Christopher Omotosho said Bishop…

The Pigeons Egbon: Naa since the time wey i hear say Eyele, the pigeons no gree fly for Eagle Square i don confirm say something dey worry this country Mazi: Laugh… but wait o, i don dey hear this pigeons tory since, but i never understand the relationship wey dey between pigeon and the way wey Naija dey o Egbon: Plenty relationship dey my brother, for my side ehn, e get one proverb wey Elders dey talk (cut in.. Mazi: Talk am make i hear, but no forget say me self get Elders for my side o and we get proverb too Egbon:…

Uganda’s Hip Hop Star cum Politician, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu also known as Bobi Wine has raised a fresh alarm over what he described as a threat to his life after the country’s recent presidential elections. Bobi Wine, who took part in the elections to put an end to the reign of Yoweri Museveni who has ruled the country since 1986 said heavily armed military and police have once again raided his party’s offices in Kampala. According to him, no one was allowed to go in or come out of the house. Bobi Wine also accused President-elect, Museveni of resorting to…

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami has approved the reactivation of about 20 National Identification Number, NIN Enrolment Centres In the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja. He also approved the closure of enrolment activities at the National Identity Management Commission, NIMC head office to make the process of NIN enrolment much easier beginning from Monday, January 18, 2021. Residents and visitors in the FCT, who wished to enroll for the NIN were advised to use the newly approved NIN Enrollment centers in Abuja. NIN Enrolment Centres In Abuja 1.2nd Floor, Block C, No 4 Maputo Street, Zone…

The National Identity Management Commission, NIMC has explained how Nigerians could link their sim cards to the National Identification Number, NIN by using the NIMC Mobile App. According to the Commission, the move is part of efforts to discourage the large gathering of people at the different registration centers given the rise in the COVID-19 cases in the country. Meanwhile, the Commission said only those people with NIN can navigate the NIMC Mobile App adding that everybody is permitted to link up to 7 devices with Nigerian registered mobile numbers to their NIN via phones (read more here). How To…

Automatic COVID-19 Healing Mazi: Dem say make our pikin resume school on Monday, how you take see the matter Egbon: Hmmm, me no fit allow make my pikin go school now o, naa person wey dey alive dey go school Mazi: Me self reason am too o, cuz, i no sabi the plan wey government get to make sure say students no carry the virus before dem say make dem dey resume Egbon: No be like that dem say make people go dey link sim cards to NIN even when dem no get better plan to make sure say people no dey…

Lawmakers in the House of Representatives have kicked against the proposed resumption of schools in the country given the increasing cases of COVID-19. The Lawmakers, who proposed a postponement of resumption for three months, said government officials did not consult the relevant committees of the National Assembly. It was earlier reported that some government officials claimed that all relevant stakeholders were consulted before arriving at January 18, 2021, resumption date. School Resumption Speaking on the proposed resumption, Chairman of the House Committee on Basic Education and Services, Prof Julius Ihonvbere said members of the House of Representatives were not consulted.…

Following an announcement that three students tested positive for COVID-19, the Management of the Lagos State University, LASU has ordered the closure of all hostels in the institution. The Coordinator, Centre for Information, Press and Public Relations, LASU, Mr. Ademola Adekoya announced the closure of the hostels. According to Adekoya, roommates and associates of the three students, who tested positive for the virus have been isolated. He said all students of the Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM) have been advised to proceed home to self-isolate for the next fourteen days. COVID-19 Hits LASU Adekoya said LASU management would…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC has issued a strong warning over an alleged Coronavirus, COVID-19 Vaccines in the country. Reacting to rumors making the round over the vaccines, the Director-General of the agency, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye said NAFDAC has not approved any vaccines or receive any application from COVID-19 Vaccine manufacturers yet. However, Adeyeye alerted Nigerians of the circulation of fake vaccines in the country as she further cautioned the general public against the use of any COVID-19 vaccines without the agency’s approval. According to her, COVID-19 vaccines are new, hence, the need to…

Salute To Nigerian Soldiers Egbon: You see for this life ehn, e no good make person dey laugh sake of say another man fall Mazi: You talk am well, but make i ask you o, naa who fall and naa who con dey laugh am? Egbon: You remember say naa the other day i dey tell you say Instagram don delete Tunde Ednut account again Mazi: I remember, wey you talk say naa after him don dash out 1 million give one of him followers, dem con delete the account Egbon: You remember well, e get one singer wey dem dey call Speed Darlington, naa…

A conversation started by a Twitter user, @VictorIsrael about one of the Presidential candidates in Uganda, Bobi Wine has generated many reactions from the social media platform. The Twitter user noted that many Nigerians wished they could have their own young and Vibrant Bobi Wine but the last time they gave it a thought, it resulted in Desmond Elliot. His submission about Bobi Wine’s political ideology, however, sparked reactions from many Nigerians who opined that the likes of Desmond Elliot made some people lost hope in giving a Nigerian youth the chance to take a leadership position in the country.…