Author: Femi Adeniyi

Upcoming Nollywood actress, Temi Otedola has bagged the Best Actress award in the Ghana Movie Award (African Collaboration) for her role in the movie, Citation. Temi, who is also the daughter of Nigerian Billionaire, Femi Otedola disclosed this via a tweet on Thursday, December 31. The tweet reads “I just heard I won the Ghana Movie Award in the category of Best Actress (African Collaboration) for my role in Citation!!! So so grateful! Thank you for this honor” Temi Otedola Bags Award Meanwhile, Temi, who played the role of Moremi in the movie also Congratulated Kunle Afolayan, winner of the…

Kaisha Umaru’s Mother Gifts Her Land Big Brother Naija Lockdown housemate, Kaisha Umaru has received 2 and a half plot of land from her mother. The reality TV star took to her social media page to show off the new land at Orlu Umuaka, Imo State. According to her post, her billionaire mother is ready to develop the land for her but she’s willing to do that herself by building a mansion on it. She captioned the post, “So my mum surprised me with one of her lands, two and a half plots in IMO state, orlu umuaka, and also…

The head of, World Health Organization, WHO emergencies program, Dr. Mike Ryan has described Coronavirus, COVID-19 outbreak as a “wake-up call” noting that the outbreak is not necessarily the big one. Speaking during a media briefing, Ryan said though the pandemic has been very severe and has affected every corner of the world, he, however, warned that a more deadly virus could yet sweep the globe. According to Dr. Ryan, countries around the world have learned how to do things better in terms of science, logistics, training, governance, and communication. Ryan added that despite the tragedy and loss caused by…

The Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has announced the suspension of the COVID-19 curfew in the state. Makinde, who approved the suspension of the 12 a.m. to 4 a.m. curfew noted that officials of the State’s Task Force on COVID-19 will ensure strict compliance to the guidelines and advisories during the Yuletide and after. However, the governor has directed that religious centers be allowed to hold cross over worship services only in strict compliance with COVID-19 protocols. According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, the Governor warned that worship centers must…

A fresh National Diploma graduate of the Ogun State Institute of Technology (OGITECH), identified as Nonso has reportedly committed suicide after being dumped by his girlfriend. According to a close friend of the deceased, Nonso had recently sent his girlfriend, one Miracle, to Dubai, but the lady later got married to another man. Guardian Newspaper reported that another friend of Nonso explained that as they left the hostel for the home to celebrate Christmas last week, the deceased did not go with them. The friend added that Nonso posted “Miracle Way” on his Whatapp status while he was in school,…

The Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA has issued a directive to Churches in Abuja on the conduct of cross over service. According to the Head of Media and Public Enlightenment of FCT COVID-19 Task Force, Comrade Ikaro Attah, church leaders must obey government directives to avert the spread of the virus. Attah in a statement on Wednesday advised worshippers to join the program through online platforms adding that a combined team of the Task Force will be going round to monitor compliance during the service. He noted that the Task Force had received a directive from the FCT Minister, Malam…

Some yet to be identified gunmen have reportedly killed Mrs. Funmi Folorunso, wife of a top member of the National Union of Road Transport Worker, NURTW, in Ondo State, Comrade Marcus Folorunso. It was gathered that the middle-aged woman was shot dead inside her car near her residence at Oda Road, in the Kajola area of Akure around 10:pm on Monday, December 28. Sources revealed that the assailants trailed the woman to her house from an undisclosed location. Gunmen Kill Wife Of Top NURTW Member Everyevery.ng learned that the husband of the deceased, Comrade Folorunso was a former branch chairman…

Given the comment made by famous Billionaire and the co-founder of Microsoft Corporation, Bill Gates about the low COVID-19 cases in Africa, many Nigerians have lambasted him. Gates had while speaking on the cases of COVID-19 cases in Africa wondered why Coronavirus cases and deaths were low in the Continent as against the casualty figures in developed countries. He, however, said it was possible that the figures provided were not factual given the gaps in health care systems in Africa. According to a report on his website, the billionaire explained that the early lockdown imposed by some African countries could…

The Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Reverend Matthew Kukah has reacted to calls that he should drop his priestly garment and join politics to effect the changes he desires to see in the country. Kukah, who dismissed the calls noted that he has no plan to play partisan politics for any reason adding that those who linked his message to partisan politics are only playing to the gallery. According to the Cleric, people who are calling him to join partisan politics are totally ignorant of elementary politics and the role of a Priest. He, however, dismissed claims made by some…

Men and officers of the Nigerian Military have reportedly killed several terrorists after they successfully launched an attack on Sambisa forest in Borno State. This was contained in a statement issued by the Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. Enenche revealed that the operation which took place on Monday, 28th December was conducted by the Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole. Military Launches Attack On Sambisa Forest According to the Military Spokesperson, some of the terrorists who attacked Borno and Adamawa State recently were part of those killed by the airstrike. He…

The spokesperson of the Imo state police command, Orlando Ikeokwu, has confirmed the abduction of the Auxiliary Bishop of Owerri Catholic Archdiocese, Most Rev. Dr. Moses Chikwe, and his driver. Ikeokwu said the state commissioner of police, has ordered the Quick Intervention Team and Anti-Kidnapping Unit to rescue the Bishop and arrest his abductors. It was gathered that Bishop Chikwe and his driver were traveling when their vehicle was attacked by the suspected kidnappers along the World Bank, Umuguma road before he was abducted alongside his driver. However, his car was later dropped at the Assumpta Cathedral. Before he was…

Bishop Kukah On Fire Mazi: But wait o, e just look like say naa this 2020 I go first hear this bandits something wey con dey popular like this o, dem just they kill, they Kidnap different different people Egbon: My brother, make we no lie give ourselves, Bandits don dey before, the thing be say, e no too dey popular like this one wey dey happen this 2020 Mazi: I hear say some bandits carry new husband and wife commot for Katsina State after dem don kill one person for the State Egbon: If you read the tory well…

The Presidential Candidate under the umbrella of the Young Progressive Party (YPP) during the 2019 presidential elections, Kingsley Moghalu has bagged a traditional title as Ifek’ego Nnewi. Moghalu, who expressed delight over the new title in a tweet on Monday disclosed that the traditional ruler of his hometown, HRH Igwe K.O.N. Orizu III, the 600-year old hereditary Nnewi Kingdom, honored him with the title at his 57th Ofala. According to the political economist, Ifekaego means someone or something bigger than money. He opined that the recognition matters to him. Kingsley Moghalu Bags Traditional Title Moghalu stated that the new title…

Former Lawmakers, Senator Ben Murray Bruce and Senator Dino Melaye have reacted to the allegations leveled against the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Reverend Mathew Kukah by the federal government after he accused President Muhammadu Buhari of nepotism. In a tweet, Ben Bruce noted that the religious faith in Nigeria is vital to the country’s coexistence. The Senator, however, offered to bring together Bishop Kukah and President Buhari in the interest of Nigeria for a better understanding of each other. Also, Dino stated that Nigerians would prove to Buhari that the government is not owned by him if he makes…

Famous Nigerian Prophet and the Founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, Temitope Balogun Joshua, also known as TB Joshua has cleared the air over an alleged prophecy about the 2023 Presidency. Earlier, a report has claimed that TB Joshua prophesied that the former governor of Anambra state and current chief whip of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu will become Nigeria’s president come 2023. Reacting, the Prophet in a tweet described the report as Fake adding that such Prophecy was not from him. According to the tweet, TB Joshua is not around, he is at the Prayer…

The spokesperson of the Ondo state police command, ASP Tee-Leo Ikoro has confirmed the murder of a Businessman in the state, Babatunde Adeluka Olubasa at a hotel in the Ijapo area of Akure, the state capital. Ikoro, who described the death of the Businessman as a case of assassination said the command is trying to track down those who killed him. The Police PPRO explained that at the time it happened, there was nobody else at the bar, except the bar girl adding that the Gunmen came in three, waiting. Assailants Kill Businessman In Ondo According to reports, Babatunde was…

Buhari And Religious Leaders Egbon: Con see the thing wey I dey always talk about wey you go dey talk say naa complain I dey complain ontop Buhari government, you see say no be only me dey talk the matter now Mazi: I don already tell you say, naa you get your mouth and you get right to take talk wetin you wan talk, anyways, naa who be those people wey join you talk again? Egbon: Nobody join me talk, dem talk their own as dem see am ni Mazi: Still and still, naa who be the people Egbon: Dem…

Some Niger Delta Militants under the Umbrella of the 21st Century Youths of the Niger Delta and Agitators with Conscience have issued a 30-day ultimatum to President Muhammadu Buhari-led government. The militants want Buhari to intervene over the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) refusal to vacate the property of Chief Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo. In a statement by the group’s Coordinator, General Izon Ebi, the militants also want the EFCC to unfreeze Tompolo’s accounts. According to Ebi, the militants threatened to mobilize youths and women to occupy Tompolo’s properties if EFCC refuses to vacate the property in…

Some Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly abducted a Cleric, Apostle Emmanuel Bako along with his wife, Cindy, and one other person in the Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna state. According to the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs in Kaduna, Samuel Aruwan, Bako, who is also the Chairman of the Pentecost Fellowship of Nigeria in the State was kidnapped on Christmas Day. Aruwan explained that unidentified gunmen attacked the Albarka Praying Camp along the Afana-Fadan Kagoma-Kwoi Road and started shooting sporadically. It was gathered that in the process of the sporadic shooting, a vehicle was hit…

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has issued a strong warning to religious leaders in the country noting that it is impious for them to call for disintegration which could trigger unintended consequences. Mohammed noted that though religious leaders have a responsibility to speak truth to power, however, he opined that such truth must not be wrapped in anger, hatred, disunity and religious disharmony. According to the Minister, calling for a violent overthrow of a democratically-elected government is not what any religious leader should engage in. Mohammed stressed that instigating regime change outside the ballot box is…

Merry ChristMASK Mazi: Welcome to my House Egbon, how the Christmas celebration be for your side? Egbon: Laugh… we thank God my brother, but why you no commot your face mask, shebi naa inside house you dey Mazi: E be like say you don forget say naa operation show your mask dey for my side, i no dey joke with my face mask o Egbon: But, as we dey inside house now, you suppose commot am make correct air enter your mouth now Mazi: I complain give you say air no dey enter my mouth, you no notice say i…