Author: Femi Adeniyi

The Presidential Task Force, PTF on COVID-19 on Monday held a meeting with officials of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC. According to the PTF, the meeting is in preparation for the re-opening of orientation camps. The PTF had earlier reeled out new guidelines for the safe re-opening of the 2020 NYSC orientation camp. According to the guidelines, additional orientation camps will be provided in each State including the FCT. The PTF said the provision of additional camps is to ensure the observance of physical distancing. Also, it was stated that all orientation camps will be fumigated before the commencement…

Kano Hisbah Board has on Sunday destroyed about 1,975 bottles of beer estimated at N200 million. Commander General of the Board, Sheikh Harun Muhammad explained that the board got a court order to destroy the over 20 trucks of alcohol. Meanwhile, Hisbah operatives are to receive salary increment and a new uniform for the exercise while the beer sellers were counting their losses. The state Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje said the consumption of alcohol can distort the mental capability of a person is forbidden in Islam. Also, Ganduje noted that the consumption of beer has been banned in all parts of…

Ministers from the South-West region have on Sunday visited the National leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu. Professor Ibrahim Gambari, Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari led the Ministers to sympathise with Tinubu at his Bourdillon, Lagos residence over the recent destruction in Lagos. Meanwhile, South-West governors have met in Lagos to strategise on improved security in the region. The meeting is in the wake of the mayhem during the recent EndSARS protests. Chairman, South-West Governors’ Forum, Rotimi Akeredolu, said that the region had gone through a lot in recent times. Akeredolu said the meeting was…

The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami has reacted to the report about indicted operatives of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS. It was gathered that the 33 SARS operatives were indicted in the 2019 report of a Presidential Investigative Panel. The report also recommended that 57 victims be paid about N249m as compensation. Furthermore, the police were also directed to issue an apology to 35 people. Meanwhile, according to the office of the AGF, there is no sufficient evidence to pursue the prosecution of the 33 SARS operatives. The indicted operatives were accused of involving in…

The United States of America on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, held her Presidential elections. However, Joe Biden was eventually announced as the winner and will be inaugurated as the 46th president in January 2021. Facts About Joe Biden 1.Joe Biden is an American politician and a member of the Democratic Party, who previously served as wasvice president from 2009 to 2017. 2.He was born on born November 20, 1942 and became the sixth-youngest senator in American history when he was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1972. Biden served as Barack Obama’s vice president after they won the 2008 presidential…

A group, Biafra Nations League has throw jab at the leader of the Indigenous people of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu. The National Deputy Leader of the group, Ebuta Takon Akor condemned Kanu in a statement issued on Saturday. Akor said the Biafran struggle cannot be hijacked by an individual creating problems while he remains abroad. The group noted that Wike was wrong to have accused members of IPOB of burning down of Police station and the killing. The group, however disassociated itself from Kanu’s broadcast. Akor said if the group has the powers to capture those in Government it will…

The Enugu State Government has confirmed the cause of the strange deaths in two communities in the state. It was gathered that a strange illness resulted in the deaths of some people in Ette Uno and Umuopu communities. According to the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Emmanuel Ikechukwu Obi, Yellow Fever is the cause of the deaths. Dr Obi said the disease was confirmed through verifiable diagnostic tests. He said though Yellow Fever is not a new disease but one of public health importance internationally and in Nigeria. Meanwhile, the Commissioner disclosed that the Enugu State Ministry of Health has…

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu has ordered the use of lawful force to protect lives and property of citizens. Adamu also ordered the protection of police officers and personnel of other law enforcement agencies and their families. Furthermore, he ordered the prevention of attacks on private/public assets from any violent persons or groups. Adamu asked Commissioners of Police and Assistant Inspectors-General of Police to resist all riotous elements forthwith. He also asked them to checkmate any form of violent or riotous protests in line the Nigerian Constitution. The IGP affirms that the Force will not tolerate a repeat…

Egbon: Hmm, sometimes, this Buhari government go dey make me wonder whether naa Democracy we still dey practice for this naija sha Mazi: Wetin happen again now, naa every time government dey make you wonder, wetting dem do again Egbon: You yourself know say I no fit keep quit anytime wey I see something wey no follow now, this time around dem no try at all Mazi: At least, you go fit talk the thing wey dem do wey no follow Egbon: You never hear say the Central Bank of Nigeria don go get court order wey go allow dem…

Nigerian activist, Aisha Yesufu has again blow hot over reports around some EndSARS protesters. In a tweet on Saturday, Yesufu said the Nigerian government seem to hate peace. According to her, those who have taken arms against the Nigerian State were begged to drop their arms. She added that such people were feted like Kings while peaceful protesters are being arrested. Yesufu further berated President Muhammadu Buhari for not been able to end insurgency in the country. Also, the activist said President Buhari is absolutely despicable for not being able to arrest Shekau. Meanwhile, a former Minister of Education, Oby…

Some Nigerians have called out the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele. They called him out following reports that the bank accounts of some EndSARS protesters were frozen. In a trend on Twitter, they described the move as uncalled for and a misplaced priority. They noted that Emefiele finds it hard to freeze the accounts of politicians who have stolen billions. A Twitter user described the move as an Economic terrorism by the CBN. @MrSomtoOkonkwo said “So, Godwin Emefiele Can Freeze Accounts Of EndSARS Protesters yet can’t freeze the Accounts Of those Sponsoring Bokoharam. Okonkwo also…

President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to his political rival, Joe Biden. Trump warned Biden not to wrongfully claim victory as counting of votes in the US Presidential election continues.  In a tweet, Trump said he was leading late into election night, only to see the leads miraculously disappear as the days went by. As of the time of filing this report, Biden has overtaken the president in  Arizona and Georgia. Biden has also overtaken him in Nevada and Pennsylvania where Trump was initially ahead. The former Vice President was ahead with 264 electoral college votes against Trump’s…

President Muhammadu Buhari has on Friday received a report on the level of destruction suffered by Lagos State in the aftermath of the recent EndSARS Protests. Buhari received the report from the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwoolu in State House on Friday, November 6 2020. Buhari Sallau, Personal Assistant to President Buhari on Broadcast Media disclosed this. However, the Chief of Staff to the President, Agboola Gambari was present when the Lagos governor visited President Buhari. Meanwhile, many Nigerians are still waiting for the outcome of the investigations into the Lekki shooting. The shooting took place on October 20…

A man identified as Dahiru Buba is reportedly facing health challenges after trekking to celebrate President Muhammadu Buhari’s victory in 2015. Buba trekked from Gombe to Abuja for 15 days to celebrate Buhari’s victory in the 2015 general elections. The man, who is suffering from serious limb pains has appealed to his state governor, Inuwa Yahaya. He also urged the leadership of the All Progressives Congress to come to his rescue. Buba said the 2015 adventure got him nothing but an APC certificate. He said the pains are becoming unbearable, adding that he cannot even pay his children’s school fees.…

The Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has inaugurated a committee for the state 20 years development plan. The inauguration took place at the executive council chamber, Secretariat, Ibadan. Present at the inauguration is top government officials, commissioners and Lawmakers,. Others are members of various pressure groups as well as religious leaders. Makinde said the state needs a homegrown long-term plan to transform its social-economic development. Meanwhile, he said his administration envisioned a 20-year world-class developmental plan with effect from 2021 to 2040. Earlier, Makinde had commissioned the transit accommodation built by the military for personnel posted to the 2…

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday held a meeting with the Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum. Bashir Ahmad, the Personal Assistant on New Media to President Buhari made this known. According to Ahamad, the meeting was about the security situation Borno state and its environs. Meanwhile, Buhari had on Thursday President held a meeting with some traditional rulers in the country. The President told the Traditional Rulers that his government had heard the loud cries of the youth and attending to all their concerns. However, he said his Chief of Staff would lead senior officials to various parts of the…

The Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on media and publicity, Mr Femi Adesina has reiterated his loyalty to the President. In an article titled “We have different paths to tread in life”, Adesina listed the names of all those who have served as image-makers to the nation’s heads of state since 1976. Adesina in the article noted that he aspires for nothing, but accept all that God brings his way. Reacting to how some Nigerians describe him as anti-people, Adesina said his destiny was long hidden in Christ and in God. He said those who served before him have all succeeded…

Findings have revealed the reason for the rise in COVID-19 cases in the United States of America. A Stanford University report showed that tens of thousands of COVID-19 cases were linked to Donald Trump’s campaign rallies. The report examined COVID-19 infection rates in 18 places across the country where Trump held campaign rallies between June 20 and September 30. It then compared the post-rally infection rates in those counties with COVID-19 case rates in 18 comparable counties where rallies were not held. The researchers found that the rallies resulted in more than 30,000 incremental confirmed cases of COVID-19 and over…

A human rights organization, Amnesty International has raised an alarm over threats to the lives of its staff. The organisation said the threats were issued through faceless organizations. Amnesty International described the threats as efforts to smear the organization. However, the organization vowed to continually raise its voice against injustice. Also, the organization said it will continue to call for the investigation of human rights violations. The human rights abuses listed by the organization include rape, torture, arbitrary detentions and unlawful killings. Meanwhile, the organization stressed that it is not affiliated to any government, ideology, political or religious. According to…

Some youths in Niger state have warned the state government over the delay in sharing the COVID-19 palliatives. The youths gave the warning during a stakeholders’ meeting in the state capital. According to the youths, they did not want to disrupt the sharing of the food items.  At the meeting, the youths said they knew all the locations where foods were being kept. However, they demanded prompt action to end the suffering in the state. The Chairman, Northern Coalition of the Youths, Comrade Mohammed Mohammed lamented that they had been taken for granted in recent years. Mohammed said the youths…

President of the United States of America, Donald Trump has raised an alarm over the Presidential elections in the country. Trump on Wednesday noted that he was leading on Tuesday night before surprise ballot dumps were later counted. While voters await the outcome of the elections, the US President made this known via his Twitter handle. Last night I was leading, often solidly, in many key States, in almost all instances Democrat-run & controlled. Then, one by one, they started to magically disappear as surprise ballot dumps were counted. VERY STRANGE, and the “pollsters” got it completely & historically wrong. Trump…