Author: Femi Adeniyi

The West African Examination Council, WAEC has issued a new directive to prospective private candidates. According to WAEC, the registration for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination, (WASSCE) will end on Friday, November 13, 2020. In a statement by the Council, prospective candidates and stakeholders were advised to take note of the closing date. However, the council stated that upload will continue till midnight of Sunday, November 15, 2020, for those who have already purchased a PIN. It added that the site for the registration of entry would be closed after midnight on Sunday, November 15. Also, WAEC announced…

Some states in Nigeria are facing a fresh outbreak of Yellow fever in the country and this has raised concerns among many Nigerians. However, it is rather unfortunate that many people don’t know how to differentiate between an ordinary fever and Yellow fever. According to Health experts, Yellow fever is a viral infection spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. The aegypti mosquitoes thrive in and near human habitations where they breed in even the cleanest water. In mild cases, yellow fever causes fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting. Meanwhile, in severe cases, yellow fever can result in heart, liver, and kidney…

The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC has extended the registration of 2020 Batch ‘B’ Stream 1A PCMs at the NYSC Orientation Camps. In a statement titled ”Extension of registration cut-off date”, the NYSC said the registration has been extended to Sunday 15th November 2020. According to the NYSC, corp members who missed their scheduled dates are to report to Camp from Saturday 14th to Sunday 15th November 2020 Meanwhile, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC has announced that the agency will work with the NYSC to conduct COVID19 tests for all Corps members. The NCDC also expressed commitment to…

A former President of Ghana, Jerry Rawlings has passed on, he reportedly died at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra. Rawlings tried to fix the nation having overthrown President Limann in 1981. He is suspected to have died of COVID-19 complications on Thursday morning. Facts About Jerry Rawlings 1. The late President, who was born Jerry John Rawlings on June 22, 1947, was a retired Ghanaian military officer and politician who led the country from 1981 to 2001. 2. Before Rawlings emerged as a flight lieutenant of the Ghana Air Force following a coup d’état in 1979, he led an…

The Minister of interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has on Thursday launched the Corrections Information Management System (CIMS), Training Manual. Aregbesola also launched the Welfare/Legal Aid and Statistics Module of the Nigerian Correctional Service. According to the Minister, the Training Manual are in tandem with the Government’s desire to make information and activities on the Federal Public Service readily available through information technology. He stated that the Manual will provide a practical guide to personnel on the process of inputting data manually into the System. Meanwhile, the Welfare/Legal Aid and Statistics Module will automate the process of recording data on inmates’…

BBNaija 2020 former housemate, Vee, seems to have rejected a deal from a cosmetic company. She was on rampage in her recent…

The Federal government has approved digital Identity for internally Displaced Persons, IDPs in Nigeria. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, presented a memo about the ID at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Wednesday. Pantami also presented a memo for the construction of a Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre. According to the Minister, both memos were approved and will support the implementation of the National Digital Economy Policy for a Digital Nigeria. He noted that digital identity is a key requirement for the development of a sustainable digital economy. Pantami added that the Policy seeks…

The United States Secretary of State, Mr. Mike Pompeo, has pledged Washington’s readiness to use all tools at its disposal in the fight against terrorists in Nigeria and West Africa. Also, a global alliance, led by the United States of America, has offered to help Nigeria and other West African countries to combat terrorism. The alliance resolved to defeat Boko Haram and other terror groups in West Africa. The US Department of State said the resolution was taken at a virtual meeting with members of the coalition and representatives of West African states. It was gathered that the meeting was…

The Gates Foundation has again donated $70 million to the development and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. According to the foundation, an extra $50 million will go to the COVAX Advance Market Commitment (AMC) led by the GAVI vaccine alliance. Also, another $20 million will go into the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) for the development of several COVID-19 vaccines. The foundation stated its commitment to ensuring that everyone gets equal access to tests, drugs, and vaccines when they are available. Everyevery.ng gathered that the foundation’s co-chair Melinda Gates said the pledge made on Thursday means that the resources needed…

Egbon: Sanwo-Olu bin dey think say him fit carry us join body, him dey try make us forget the thing wey hapen for Lekki on October 20 Mazi: How now, but i hear say him don dey try stop the money wey former governors and dem deputy dey collect for Lagos state, that one make sense, naa better something Egbon: Naa that one gangan i dey talk about, meself don read the news say him bin wan stop the pension wey former governors for the state dey collect but that one…. ( cut in…. Mazi: Him no still try bah? Egbon: Naa better move him…

The estranged wife of the Alaafin of Oyo, Olori Aanu has raised alarm over what she described as a threat to her life. Olori Aanu revealed that she is being threatened for ending her marriage with the Alaafin. She made this known in a post on her Instagram page. Olori Aanu revealed that she walked out of the union because she couldn’t continue to live in bondage. The estranged Queen said the monarch should be held responsible if anything bad happens to her and her children. Olori Aanu stated that she chose not to grant an interview to any media…

President Muhammadu Buhari has on Tuesday flagged-off the National Young Farmers Scheme. According to Bashir Ahmad, the Personal Assistant on New Media to President Buhari, the scheme is an initiative under the National Agricultural Land Development Authority. Meanwhile, the President had earlier expressed delight over a report that a Coronavirus vaccine has recorded 90% effectiveness in clinical trials. Buhari described the COVID-19 vaccine as a major milestone. The President opined that the world needs to make a great effort to facilitate equitable access and distribution of these vaccines, to protect people in all countries.

The Edo State Police Command has issued a seven days ultimatum to hoodlums who stole arms, ammunition and other items during the recent EndSARS protests in the state. Commissioner of Police in Edo State, Johnson Babatunde Kokumo said the hoodlums have 7 days to return the looted items. According to the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, the Commissioner promised handsome rewards for people with useful information that could lead to the arrest of the hoodlums. Nwabuzor said the seven-day ultimatum took effect from November 9. Everyevery.ng gathered that seven police stations were looted and razed in Edo,.…

The Kano state government has reportedly arrested 30 herbal medicine hawkers in the state. It was gathered that they were arrested for allegedly using vulgar words while advertising their products. The Executive Secretary of the Private Health Institutions Management Agency, Usman Tijjani Aliyu confirmed the arrests. Aliyu noted that the hawkers were arrested for using loudspeakers and vulgar words to advertise their products to their respective customers. According to Aliyu, the task force also impounded 30 cars and 10 wheelbarrows used by the hawkers. Aliyu added that the task force was established by the Kano State Ministry of Health. He…

The United Nations, UN has reacted to the recently held EndSARS protests in Nigeria. Reacting, the organization described the protests as legitimate. The UN also reiterated its support for the EndSARS protesters’ agitations for social justice and good governance. Deputy Secretary-General of the UN, Ms Amina Mohammed stated this during a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari. However, Mohammed, who led a UN delegation to the President stressed the need for such agitations to be pursued peacefully. According to Mohammed, the entire organisation were alarmed by the weight of the protests and consequent level of destruction. Meanwhile, she added that the…

A strange disease has reportedly claimed no fewer than 11 lives in the Lagelu Local Government Area of Oyo State. Also, five others are hospitalized at the time of filing this report. Though some residents of the state claim it is an outbreak of cholera, the state government said the claim could not be immediately substantiated. The state government added that results of samples taken from the victims were still being awaited. Speaking on the outbreak, the Caretaker Chairman, Lagelu Local Government Area, Mr Kelani Abdullahi, said the cause of the strange disease was being investigated. However, Abdullahi confirmed that…

The Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has on Monday handed over to Air Vice Marshal Ahmed Mu’azu. According to the INEC, Mu’azu is to handle the affairs of the Commission pending the confirmation of the re-appointed INEC Chair at the Commission’s Head Quarters in Abuja. Earlier, President Muhammadu Buhari has reappointed Professor Mahmood the INEC Chairman. The reappointment was contained in a statement by Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser on media and publicity to President Buhari. Meanwhile, President Buhari said he reappointed Mahmood in line with Section 154 (1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of…

The Nigeria Police Force, NPF has debunked the reports making the round on the new police salary structure. In a tweet on Monday, the Force described the reports as fake and misleading. According to the report, the New police salary structure was approved by President Muhammadu Buhari. In the report, Police Constable II was said to be paid 84,000 naira as their monthly salary while Police Constable I were to receive 86,000 naira. Meanwhile, the new salary for Sergeant Corporal was said to be 96,000, Sergeant Major- 119,000 and Inspector of Police II was placed on 167,000 naira. Nigeria Police…

Mazi: This news wey i hear dey do my body one kain o, how Government go destroy people Business like this, Maka why now, this one no follow at all o Egbon: Shey naa the thing wey happen for Kano you dey talk about abi another one don happen again? Mazi: Naa the Kano own i dey talk o, i read am for news say Hisbah for the state destroy Kain kain wey em money reach 200 million naira, ah ah, that money no be small something o Egbon: Me self don see the news and the thing shock me when i hear the…

The Ebonyi state governor, Dave Umahi has accused the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB of trying to incite another civil war in Nigeria. Umahi, however, warned Igbos to be wary of the tactics of members of the IPOB. The governor stated this during a condolence visit to Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike by the South-East governors. Umahi stressed that the IPOB was bent on instigating another civil war that will result in the murder of Igbo people. You will recall that the clash between military men and IPOB members led to the deaths of many people in the Oyigbo local…

Reactions have continued to trail the statement credited to Buba Galadima, a former ally of President Muhammadu Buhari. Galadima had earlier opined that the President Buhari administration was setting the stage for a revolution in the country. PUNCH reported that Galadima, who is a member of the Board of Trustees of the All Progressives Congress also berated northern governors. He berated the governors for describing the EndSARS protests as an attempt to force a regime change. Reacting to the statement credited to Galadima, many Twitter users commended him for speaking truth to power. However, some others described it as a…