Author: Femi Adeniyi

The International Criminal Court says it’s conducting a preliminary examination into the recent EndSARS protests in Nigeria. Office of the ICC prosecutor said the court had received information on alleged crimes during the protests. It was gathered that the examination will assess whether the legal criteria for opening an investigation under the Rome Statute are met. Earlier, the Amnesty International said security forces opened fire on protesters, killing and injuring several people. However, the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu and the army have rejected Amnesty’s allegation. Meanwhile, the ICC said it would make findings of the preliminary examination public.

Governor Nyesom Wike has donated 20 million naira to each family of ten slained security personnel. The security personnel were killed by members of the Indigenous People Of Biafra, IPOB in Rivers State. Governor Wike presented the Cheques to the widows of the personnel at the State Police Command in Port Harcourt. Wike noted that the gesture is in fulfilment of his promise to alleviate the plight of the widows and their children. However, he condemned the killing of the security operatives by some members of the proscribed IPOB. He further stated that the state government will not tolerate any…

The Ekiti State government said it has discovered three hundred and sixty-two ghost workers in its civil service. Professor Adio Folayan, the Commissioner for Local Government in the state disclosed this. Folayan stated this before the committee set up by Governor Kayode Fayemi, in Ado Ekiti. According to him, the state government was losing about 20 million naira monthly to the ghost workers. He said the ghost workers are mainly in the local government areas of the state. However, Folayan added that the state’s Accountant-General will stop the salaries of the ghost workers. The Commissioner opined that the ghost workers…

A former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki has congratulated a Nigerian, Oye Owolewa Adeoye on his election as a shadow U.S. Representative for the District of Columbia. Saraki on Wednesday said Adeoye’s victory at the polls is a great testament to the can-do spirit of all Nigeria’s young people. The former governor revealed that he had earlier told Adeoye that his candidacy has inspired many young Kwarans. Saraki added that his victory will encourage Nigerians to strive to be better. However, Saraki wished him good luck as he prepares to take office in January. It was gathered that Adeoye’s father…

Mazi: Hmm, If i combine the Grammar wey i don hear for this 2020 alone, i fit do my own dictionary o, grammar just dey fly up and down, wetin happen now Egbon: Laugh, my brother naso we see am o, this year too get Drama, naa 2020 we suppose dey call E be things, omo no be small something Mazi: That E be things small o, if i wan describe this 2020 ehn, naa Grammar year i go call am o, make the year sha end quick, make person fit move on with life Egbon: E don almost end now, chill. naa small…

The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 said Nigerians should expect massive COVID-19 infections in the next two weeks. Boss Mustapha, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and PTF Chairman disclosed this on Tuesday, November 3. However, he condemned the careless act of travellers failing to present themselves for Coronavirus tests upon arriving in the country. Mustapha said the PTF had earlier cautioned on the need to avoid complacency. The PTF also warned on the possibility of a second wave. The SGF noted that risk perception remains very low and sample collection has been on the decline. You will…

The Lagos State Government has warned about a possible second wave of Coronavirus pandemic in the state. Akin Abayomi, the state’s health commissioner stressed the need for citizens to strictly adhere to COVID-19 precautionary measures. He advised the citizens against unnecessary movement and social gatherings. The commissioner also expressed concern that the use of face masks, social distancing and hand hygiene had reduced among citizens. Abayomi said travelling into and outside the country should be discouraged, except if necessary. According to him, the resurgence of COVID-19 infection could lead to another round of lockdown of the economy. The health commissioner…

The Socio-Economic Right And Accountability Project, SERAP has reacted to the proposed social media regulation bill. SERAP threatened to sue the Northern Governors’ Forum and the National Assembly if the Social Media bill is passed and signed by President Muhammadu Buhari. According to the group, Nigerians have a right to freedom of expression online. It added that the group won’t accept any illegal attempts to interfere with the right of Nigerians. Earlier, the Northern governor’s Forum had called for censorship and control of social media. The Forum lamented what it described as the devastating effect of uncontrolled social media in…

The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC has inaugurated an Independent Investigative Panel. According to the commission, the panel will look into the allegations of human rights violations levelled against personnel of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS. In a statement issued by the NHCR, the commission said the panel was inaugurated to complement the work of the State Judicial Panels. The Panel is expected to commence sitting on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. NHCR said the Panel, chaired by Justice Suleiman Galadima has already started receiving petitions, ahead of the commencement of sitting on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Galadima, who spoke on behalf…

As voters in the United States of America heeds to poll on Tuesday, a former banker has staked a £3.9 million (N1.9 billion) bet on Donald Trump. The ex-banker expressed confidence that Trump will defeat former Vice president, Joe Biden at the presidential poll. According to Betting insiders, the betting placed on Trump is the biggest in politics. However, if President Trump eventually emerged the winner, the man who staked the bet will win £11.6 million. Everyevery.ng gathered that another Briton placed £1 million bet on Biden and will win £1.5 million (N751,722,750) if the former Vice President wins. President…

The Federal government has denied claims that it had plans to place a travel ban on some supporters of the EndSARS movement. Reacting to the reports, the Ministry of Interior described the news as fake and misleading. According to the Ministry, there are no plans to compile a no-fly list to ban the protesters. Earlier, a news outlet Peoples Gazette had reported that the government collated a no-fly list of many Nigerians. The media said the list consist names of people suspected of energising the EndSARS movement. It was gathered that the interior Minister, Rauf Aregbesola was responsible for the…

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye has reacted to the calls for social media regulation in Nigeria. Adeboye said it is laughable that the Nigerian government want to adopt China’s method in dealing with the issue of social media. However, he suggested that the government should only ensure that contents circulating social media are genuine. Meanwhile, Pastor Tunde Bakare of the Citadel Global Community Church has highlighted the need to regulate the Cyberspace. For some days now, there have been discussions on the need to regulate the Cyberspace in the country. Northern…

Reno Omokri and a former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani have lambasted Northern governors. They both criticised the governors over their stands on the regulation of Social media in Nigeria. Reno also revealed why the Governors were upset with Ex-President, Goodluck Jonathan. He noted that they were against the Ex-President because he built 165 almajiri schools. Reno added that Social Media is opening the eyes of the almajiris. According to him, once their eyes are open, their hold over them ends. Also, Sani said the Northern Governors did not pay attention to their Kinsmen. He noted that their Kinsmen were slaughtered…

The newly formed police unit, Special Weapons And Tactics, SWAT has commenced training. It was gathered that the unit began its training with over 400 personnel at the Police Mobile College in Eggon, Nasarawa State. Meanwhile, the Minister of Police Affairs, Muhammad Dingyadi went to inspect the training exercise. Dingyadi said he was happy with the progress the personnel was making and charged them to be good role models of the society. He further expressed optimism that the SWAT personnel will be dedicated and committed mobile police officers. According to him, the responsibility of the SWAT personnel as a replacement…

The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC has approved the trial of embedded Subscriber Identification Modules (e-SIM) Service in Nigeria. MTN Nigeria and 9Mobile were approved to carry out the trial to determine its workability. According to NCC, the trial would run for one year, involving testing 5,000 e-SIMs by the two networks. This was contained in a statement signed by the Public Affairs Director of NCC, Dr Ikechukwu Adinde. Adinde said the trial is subject to compliance with some regulatory conditions. He said the conditions include full compliance by the MNOs with the Registration of Telecoms Subscribers Regulations 2011. Another condition…

The West African Examination Council, WAEC has on Monday, November 2 released the 2020 WASSCE results. According to the Council’s Head of National Office, Patrick Aregha, 1, 549,740) candidates registered for the examination. He said the candidates are from 19, 129 recognised secondary schools in Nigeria. Also, for the first time since the abduction of over 200 school-girls in Chibok Local Government Areas of Borno State, WAEC was conducted in the area. It was gathered that 1, 338,348 candidates obtained credit and above in a minimum of any five subjects with or without English Language or Mathematics. Meanwhile, 1,003,668 candidates…

Egbon: (Clap….), nawa o, small small, this thing don dey turn normal something among our Politicians, e be like say naa actors we con dey elect as politicians for Naija o Mazi: Laugh… you and this your funny talk, which one be say naa actors we con dey elect, how many actors dey among dem apart from Desmond Elliot Egbon: No be that one i dey even talk o, at least everybody know say Elliot naa actor before him join politics Mazi: If naa like that, i no con understand you again, abeg explain make i hear something, why you call dem actors Egbon: Naa…

Popular Nigeria Prophet, T.B Joshua has unveiled prophesy about the 2020 Presidential elections in the USA. In the prophecy, he said what is happening in the American election is as a result of the power in the tongue. According to him, the word people speak determines the life they enjoy. He said the new Supreme Court Judge, Amy Coney Barrett will be an instrument of a check in the elections. However, he urged Americans to believe that God hears prayers. Joshua noted that there is likely going to be pockets of resistance here and there but nothing will change. Meanwhile,…

The federal government has expressed commitment to counter fake News. Sunday Dare, the Minister of Youths and Sports revealed this while speaking on Channels Television. He noted that the government would ensure that fake news is controlled within the legal framework. The Minister said other countries had taken measures to exercise restraint over the cyberspace. He disclosed that the government had the option of shutting down the social media space in Nigeria during the EndSARS protests but chose not to tread the path. According to him, the National Assembly will do justice to the proposed regulation of the social media…

Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has reacted to reports that some state Governors Hoarded COVID-19 Palliatives. His reaction is coming on the heels of how some warehouses were looted after the EndSARS protests. Akereolu said the insistence on official flag-off ceremony by the Coalition Against COVID-19 before the distribution was largely responsible for the delay in distributing the items. According to him, those states where the palliatives were warehoused, were also waiting for the donation of the remaining items. The governor revealed this while speaking at All Saints Church Idasen Owo, Ondo State. Meanwhile, he stated that Ondo State was…

A mysterious disease has claimed about 15 lives in Ute-Okpu and Idumuesah communities in Delta State. It was gathered that the people killed by the ravaging disease are between 18 to 25 years. However, the Delta State Government has assured residents that it would curb the disease. The Delta State Commissioner for Health, Dr Mordi Ononye said the state Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has ordered an immediate investigation to identify the cause of the disease The Commissioner revealed this when he led a team of public health officials to Ute Okpu. However, he advised members of the community and residents of…