Author: Femi Adeniyi

As parts of efforts aim towards fighting corruption in Nigeria, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has launched a mobile App, “Eagle Eye”, for Online Reporting of Economic Crimes.  On Wednesday, July 14, 2021, the anti-graft agency launched the Eagle Eye App to make it easy for Nigerians and Non-Nigerians to report Economic and Financial crimes. According to the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, the Eagle Eye App is a product of ingenuity by an EFCC staff; Bawa further described the App as the first of its kind by any Nigerian law enforcement agency. Bawa added that the…

The National Assembly has revealed the reason for rejecting Lauretta Onochie’s nomination as one of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC Commissioner. Before the rejection, Onochie’s nomination has been greeted with criticism from different quarters, with some Nigerians stating that she is partisan and should be disqualified. Meanwhile, the Senate has explained why the upper Chamber rejected the nomination of Lauretta Onochie, the Personal assistant to the President, Muhammadu Buhari, on social media. According to the National Assembly, Onochie was rejected because of her partisanship and breach of the federal character principle. Many Nigerians had expressed concerns over Onochie’s involvement…

The Lawyer representing IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has raised the alarm over his client’s health condition. Ifeanyi Ejiofor revealed that Kanu needs immediate and advanced medical attention because he is not feeling too good. According to SaharaReporters, Ejiofor urged the federal government to let Kanu have access to his medical personnel in the custody of the Department of State Services. Meanwhile, Ejiofor noted that the legal team had filed court processes in that regard to enforce that Kanu’s medical doctors attend to him. The Lawyer stated that none of Kanu’s family members had seen him since he was arrested on…

Internet users have reacted to a viral video that sparked a relationship rumour between a former Big Brother Naija housemate, Tolanibaj and a famous skit maker, Nasty Blaq. The rumour is making the rounds after the famous IG skit maker shared a post on his Instastory. Meanwhile, during a question and answer session, Nasty Blaq disclosed that he cares about someone when he was asked to shed light on his relationship status. Nasty Blaq further attached a video of him opening a car door for Tbaj, wearing a face mask; the skit maker later unveiled Tolanibaj’s face after a curious…

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has reacted to a new viral video which showed how Chidinma Ojukwu, the suspected killer of the Super TV CEO, Usifo Ataga made a shocking U-Turn. Reacting to the viral video, Odumosu described the new claims made by Chidinma as an afterthought. Odumosu insisted that the police have the suspect on tape during her confession. According to the Police Boss, Chidinma’s new confession is the trait of an active criminal; Odumosu insisted that the police recorded Chidinma at the state CIID. He added that the police also recorded the confession made by…

Controversial Journalist Kemi Olunloyo has raised the alarm over the ailment she is battling. In a post on Instagram, the blogger urged her fans and followers to check on her. According to Olunloyo, the name of the ailment is Osteoarthritis and Carpal Tunnel, adding that she couldn’t use her hands much due to pinched nerves. The controversial blogger revealed that doctors said the ailment comes with old age and a busy hand. Kemi Olunloyo noted that she has been holding phones for years as a digital Journalist and filling prescriptions with the counting spatula for 33 years. Olunloyo, who crowed herself…

Reality TV Star and former Big Brother Naija housemate Rebecca Nengi Hampson is set to display her acting skill again; the BBNaija star revealed that she would feature in a new movie titled the bridesmaids of bad boys and bridesmaids. Nengi, who is to act as Temi, revealed this via her Instagram page, noted that one lucky IG winner would get her first debut in the new movie. Other stars in the film include Idia Aisen, Mercy Isiop, among others. Also, another former BBNaija housemate, Wathoni Anyansi, is reportedly set to feature in her debut movie. You will recall that…

Amid the reactions trailing the indefinite suspension of Twitter’s operation in Nigeria, the federal government has reportedly earmarked 4.8 billion naira to monitor an encrypted messaging application, WhatsApp and a satellite telephone, Thuraya. TheCable reported that the Nigerian government allegedly budgeted the sum of money for the National Intelligence Agency in the supplementary 2021 budget passed by the Senate. EveryEvery.ng gathered that the National Assembly approved N982 billion as the supplementary budget for 2021. The Upper Chamber approved N123 billion for recurrent expenditure and N895 billion for capital expenditure in the budget. The budget breakdown indicates that it is meant…

A few weeks after confessing that she killed the Super TV CEO, Usifo Ataga, the prime suspect, Chidinma Ojukwu, has made a shocking U-Turn as she denied her previous confessions. In a viral video, Chidinma claimed that Ataga had issues with his wife, noting that his children were the reason why he stayed in the marriage before his demise. The suspect revealed that the Super TV CEO did not enjoy his marriage. The suspect denied having a link with the murder of Ataga, adding that it seemed someone broke into the apartment where the incident happened. Chidinma explained that she…

Several weeks after his widely reported arrest by the Nigerian government, Uchechi Okwu-Kanu, the wife of Nnamdi Kanu, has expressed concerns over his husband’s condition. Okwu lamented that none of Kanu’s members had reached him since he got arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS. She further expressed concerns that Kanu is beaten and tortured by the security agencies in Kenya and Nigeria. During an interview with The Sunday Times, Okwu, who spoke for the first time since Kanu’s arrest, said she was extremely devastated, adding that she was scared for his life. Kanu’s wife noted that…

A Fulani group identified as Gan Allah Fulani Development Association has reacted to the ban of open grazing in the southwest and south-south regions. The National Secretary of the Fulani Association, Ibrahim Abdullahi, described the decision as unfortunate and capable of putting Nigeria’s unity on the line. He added that the resolution was impossible because the governors have not made an alternative plan for herders. According to him, the ban on open grazing would promote hatred between Southerners and Northerners. He opined that the resolution reached to ban open grazing does not promote unity. Abdullahi further explained that the south…

As part of efforts aimed at bolstering the image of Osun State as an indigenous product inclined and culturally correct state, Governor Gboyega Oyetola has mandated Adire Osun as a uniform for Civil servants in the state. Governor Oyetola opined that his administration was committed to promoting and projecting culture to attract humongous revenue to the state and draw global attention. However, Oyetola declared every Thursday as Adire Osun Day, effective from August 27, 2021, all public and civil servants in the state are mandated to wear Adire to work. According to him, the directive is to promote Nigerian fashion…

Undoubtedly, death is a debt owed by everyone, but almost every human wish to live long to enjoy the fruit of their hardwork in good health; however, no one has the authority over when they will take their last breath. Most definitely, veteran Nigerian singer Olanrewaju Fasasi, popularly known as Sound Sultan, came, saw and conquered, though he had to give up the ghost at the young age of 44. Cause of Sound Sultan’s Death The family of the Nigerian singer revealed the cause of his death. In a press statement released by Dr Kayode Fasasi, the family confirmed that…

The Public Relations Officer of the Kaduna State Police Command, Muhammed Jalige, has confirmed that bandits abducted the Emir of Kajuru, Alhaji Alhassan Adamu, alongside ten others. According to the Police image-maker, bandits kidnapped the Monarch alongside members of his family and aides, including children and women, in the early hours of Sunday, July 11. He explained that armed wielding bandits in large numbers invaded Kajuru town, shot sporadically and gained access into the Chief’s residence, abducted the Emir and ten members of his immediate family to an unknown destination. According to him, the Joint patrol of the Police Mobile…

A former housemate during the Big Brother Naija reality TV show, season 5 edition, Prince Nelson Enwerem, has reacted and fumed over how a Twitter user called him a rapist on the microblogging site. The former BBNaija housemate said he had endured many degrading tweets without saying anything, adding that being called a rapist is wrong. Meanwhile, Prince begged his fans to stop dragging his family members into conflicts with other BBNaija fans. He expressed disappointment over the never-ending fan wars. Though he knows what going for the reality TV show entails, Prince said he urged the fans of the…

The family of Nigerian singer, Olanrewaju Fasasi, also known as Sound Sultan, has revealed the cause of his death. In a press statement released by Dr Kayode Fasasi, the family confirmed that the singer died after a long battle with throat cancer. According to the statement, the Multitalented veteran singer died at 44 years on July 11, 2021; the cancer is also known as Angioimmunoblastic T-Cell Lymphoma. Earlier, EveryEvery.ng had reported that the singer reportedly battled throat cancer in the United States of America, where he observed chemotherapy after being diagnosed with cancer. Sultan’s career in the entertainment industry started…

As people from all walks of life gather at the Synagogue Church Of All Nations, Ikotun, Lagos State to pay their last respect to Prophet Temitope Joshua, also known as TB Joshua, a woman has prophesied that the cleric is not dead. In a short viral clip, the lady, before taken out of the event’s venue by the church officials, declared that TB Joshua was present at the occasion and urged his followers not to be afraid. “He is so powerful. He said I should tell you that he is not dead, he is around you all, He is watching…

Forty-two Traditional rulers have bagged appointments as Chancellors and pro-chancellors of some federal universities and inter-university centres. According to Adamu Adamu, the Minister of Education, their appointments were in line with establishing new universities and replacing deceased chancellors. The Ooni of Ife, HRM, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi, Ojaja II was appointed as the Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. The Minister noted that President Muhammadu Buhari appointed the Ooni Of Ife and other Traditional rulers with the optimism that they would be the moral compass. Adamu added that the appointments would also play a role in cementing relationships…

Buhari Bribe Attahiru Jega Mazi: Kai, true true, time na money o and e no dey wait for anybody, sharp sharp, this second half of 2021 don dey go small small o Egbon: Hmmm, no be lie o, make God dey help us, before person close eyes, open am again, we go don dey hear say 2021 finish Mazi: Na why i no dey joke with my business be that o, because, if person no dey serious with him business, make the matter no enter sorry case Egbon: E no fit enter, con check as this Newspaper talk say Buhari bribe Attahiru Jega o…

The Presidency has reacted to speculations making the rounds that the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration is planning to promote Ibrahim Magu, the former acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Reacting to the speculations, the Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said the President is not responsible for promotions in the Nigerian Police Force. According to Shehu, promotion of such nature is the business of the Police Service Commission, PSC. He added that the PSC would determine Magu’s eligibility. This clarification is coming a few days after the opposition, Peoples Democratic…

Nigerian singer and Grammy Award winner Damini Ogulu, also known as Burna Boy, has finally reacted to speculations making the rounds that he is competing with another Nigerian singer, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid. The singer, who crowned himself as African Giant, noted that Wizkid and himself are on different lanes, hence shutting the rumour that he is competing with the Soko crooner, adding that they love each other. In a video culled from a recent live broadcast with DJ Whookid, an American–Haitian Hip Hop disc jockey, Burna Boy said he never sees Wizkid as a competition, aside from…