Author: Femi Adeniyi

Following allegations that she was involved in a paternity scandal, a former employee of First City Monument Bank, FCMB, Moyo Thomas has finally reacted to the death of her late husband. The former FCMB employee, who was accused of having an affair with the former managing director of the bank, Nuhu Adams said she refrained from commenting on the issue in honour of late Tunde Thomas. Moyo noted that she never allowed their separation to affect their children despite the differences in their marriage, some of which according to her led to police intervention. Speaking further on the allegations and…

Nigerian author and Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka has issued a strong warning about the operation of Amotekun Corps, also known as Western Nigeria Security Network. Soyinka stressed the need for the frequent training of the Amotekun personnel to prevent them from replicating the atrocities levelled against some operatives of the special anti-robbery squad, SARS. Speaking on Arise Television, Soyinka noted that the entire national polity need to wake up to secure its survival through Community policing. According to him, beyond training the Amotekun Corps to protect Nigerians, there is the need to also train their minds so that Amotekun…

Given the rise in the cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria, the Federal Government has warned about the possibility of announcing a fresh National lockdown in the country. The National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force, PTF on COVID-19, Sani Aliyu said the Nigerian government will be left with no option other than to impose the lockdown. He described the rising COVID-19 infections as a source of concern for the government. Fresh Lockdown In Nigeria However, the coordinator warned that the only option to avoid a fresh lockdown is for Nigerians to follow the non-pharmaceutical interventions. The Secretary to the Government…

Governor Seyi Makinde has reacted to the allegations leveled against some Amotekun Corps in Oyo State. Speaking on the alleged highhandedness by some members of the Amotekun corps, the Governor said that investigations would be carried out to address the issues. He opined that any corps members found to be abusing their office will be dealt with accordingly. The Governor urged the people of Oyo State to remain calm and allow members of the corps to perform their legally authorized duties. He, however, vowed not to sit back and watch any harassment or intimidation of members of the public or…

The National Universities Commission, NUC has announced the resumption date for Nigerian Universities in strict compliance with COVID-19 safety protocols. According to the commission’s Deputy Executive Secretary, Chris Maiyak, Nigerian Universities will commence academic activities from January 18, 2021 However, Maiyak urged administrators to put necessary safety measures in place to safeguard the lives of staff and students adding that universities must ensure compliance with the full cycle of the semester system. He noted that officers on Grade Level 12 and below are also to remain at home until further notice. Resumption Date For Nigerian Universities He disclosed that the…

National Identification Number Mazi: Dis NIMC staff still never call off the strike o, i hope say you don register your other sim cards? Egbon: I never do the other sim cards o, naa only that one wey you explain give me i don do, i even hear say some people dey buy and sale National Identification Number, NIN Mazi: Me self hear the gist for my area o, this Naija self, people fit sale anything, how dem go dey sale NIN Egbon: Sometimes, if person broke, e fit sale something con buy the thing later o Mazi: I dey…

The Spokesman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA Jonah Achema has disclosed that the agency has announced the names of successful applicants in the NDLEA recruitment exercise. Achema in a statement made available in Abuja urged successful candidates to visit the agency’s website for the list. He stated that those shortlisted had also been contacted via E-mail and SMS adding that the candidates are divided into four different groups for the screening, in adherence to the COVID-19 pandemic protocol. The NDLEA Spokesman said the candidates are expected to arrive a day ahead of their screening period with their…

Security operatives in India have reportedly arrested a 48-year-old Nigerian man identified as Joseph Akeredolu for allegedly duping a diamond broker from south Mumbai of $217,000. The Indian police revealed that the suspect was part of a gang that creates fake accounts on social media, lure people through the accounts, and then dupes them under the pretext of sending gifts. According to the police, Akeredolu created a profile under the name of a non-existing woman, Alex Zendra, and claimed to be a captain at a ship in the United Kingdom. Security Operatives Arrest Akeredolu Daily Post reported that a diamond…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has warned against the sale and purchase of the National Identification Number, NIN as Nigerians make efforts to link NIN to their sim cards. The EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, who gave the warning noted that some unscrupulous persons were inducing some applicants to sell their NIN for a fee. According to Uwajaren, those buying the NIN were also trading with persons whose motives are anything but noble. He advised Nigerians to be on alert adding that it is not only illegal to sell their NIN but also stand the risk of vicarious liability…

A Ghanaian actress, model, and entrepreneur, Yvonne Nelson has posted a video of how lawmakers in the country fight themselves in the process of choosing the speaker of the 8th parliament. In the video, some members of the opposition National Democratic Congress disrupted the election leading to several commotions in the house. Meanwhile, opposition members tried to whisk away the ballot box during the election. It was gathered that the rowdy session in the parliament prompted the presence of heavily armed military and police officers. Ghanaian Lawmakers Fight Dirty However, an opposition member of parliament and a veteran politician Alban…

Big Brother America Egbon: Mazi, make i even ask you self, shey you sabi how person fit do this sim card something wey government talk say make we go do? Mazi: Ahhh, so you never do the thing, if dem con close am now, you go talk say government no try bah Egbon: Naa simple question i ask you, naa another thing you dey talk, if you know sabi, you suppose talk am, which one be corner corner Mazi: I just dey wonder why you never do the thing since Egbon: Me dey fear o, i no wan risk my life sake of sim card…

The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC has clarified reports about Sim card disconnection as a result of the ongoing linkage of SIM Registration Records with the National Identity Number (NIN). In a statement signed by the Director, Public Affairs of the NCC, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde, the Commission noted that the clarification is imperative to allay the fears of subscribers and the general public. According to Adinde, the reports about sim card disconnection are based on the erroneous assumption that for every network or SIM connection, there is one unique human subscriber. However, he noted that with the advent of social media,…

President of the United States of America, USA, Donald Trump has finally conceded to President-elect Joe Biden after protracted bickering on purported electoral fraud. Trump, who lost his re-election bid in the November 2020 poll, described his controversial first tenure as the greatest first term in presidential history. He, however, noted that there will be an orderly transition. According to the White House spokesman, Trump said there will be an orderly transition on January 20 even though he totally disagrees with the outcome of the election. Meanwhile, members of both chambers of the US Congress have confirmed Joe Biden’s victory…

The National Identification Number registration has reportedly suffered a set back as workers of the National Identification Management Commission, NIMC embarked on industrial action. The industrial action follows the notice of strike signed by the President of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, NIMC branch, Lucky Michael. According to the notice, all members of grade level 12 and below in the head office and state offices of NIMC were directed to withdraw their services. President of the Association listed their grievances to include the exposure of NIMC staff to COVID-19 risks and poor funding. NIN Registration Other requests…

The Head, National Primary Healthcare Agency, Dr Faisal Shuaib has revealed when Nigeria will get the first batch of COVID-19 (Pfizer-BioNTech) vaccines. Dr Shuaib disclosed that there will be COVID-19 vaccine in Nigeria by the end of January as part of efforts to inoculate 40% of the population this year and 30% next year. Earlier, Nigeria’s former Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has also stated that Nigeria and other African countries will get the COVID-19 vaccine from the end of January 2021 through the first quarter of 2021. COVID-19 Vaccine in Nigeria Okonjo-Iweala, who gave the assurance after a…

Following the order given by the Federal government On the linkage of National Identification Number, NIN, many Nigerians are not sure of how to link NIN To sim cards, hence the need to carefully read through this article for insights. The government had earlier issued the order through the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, who gave telecommunication operators two weeks ultimatum to block all SIM cards that are not registered before it was later extended (read more here) Meanwhile, the National Identity Management Commission, NIMC has published a practical way of retrieving one’s National Identification Number, NIN.…

Oyo Civil Servants Mazi: I dey always like make we talk matter as e suppose be, no be everything we suppose to dey blame ontop government, some citizens self get their own for body Egbon: Oshey, Mazi the Preacher, abeg fire on make i gbadun the thing wey you dey try talk in particular o Mazi: I no be precaher, i just dey try hit the nail where i suppose hit am Egbon: If naa like that, e mean say you be carpenter Mazi: Abeg, i no get time for that yeye joke, i no be carpenter, you no know…

The Department of State Services, DSS has cleared the air over an alleged recruitment exercise in the agency noting that it is not currently carrying out any recruitment exercise. According to a statement issued by the agency’s spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, the clarification is in view of desperate efforts by fraudsters to scam unsuspecting job seekers. Afunanya said recruitment into the DSS is never done on a monetary basis but guided by merit and transparency. However, he warned members of the public to note that beneficiaries undergo a series of screening and procedures through which only the best applicant is taken.…

The Director-General of the World Health Organization, WHO, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has revealed that two scientists from the Organization have been denied access to China. It was gathered that the scientists investigating COVID-19 origin were told mid-trip to Wuhan that the Chinese government had not approved their entry into the country. Earlier, China’s foreign ministry spokeswoman, Hua Chunying has confirmed that Beijing would welcome the WHO team. However, Ghebreyesus, who expressed disappointment over the denial revealed that the arrangements for the probe had earlier been jointly agreed with China. COVID-19 Origin He noted that Beijing had initially given assurances for…

The federal government is reportedly in talks with China to have access to COVID-19 vaccines for Nigerians. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffery Onyeama disclosed this after a bilateral meeting with the Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, who visited Nigeria on a working visit. According to Onyeama, China was of immense assistance to Nigeria at the advent of the pandemic adding that the donation of protective equipment greatly helped the nation in the fight against COVID-19 during the first wave. Onyeama noted that at this point when countries were discovering vaccines China inclusive, Nigeria has received a lot of support…

The Lagos state government has reportedly paid a huge sum of money to forensic experts as part of efforts to unravel the Lekki shooting. The Chairman of the Lagos State Judicial Panel on Restitution for victims of SARS and police brutality, Justice Doris Okuwobi made this known on Tuesday. Okuwobi stated this while ruling on an application filed by the Lekki Concession Company, LCC to be permitted to have access to the toll plaza. Lekki Shooting It was gathered that the LCC seek the permission to evaluate the damage caused by the Lekki shooting, for the benefit of evaluating insurance…