Author: Femi Adeniyi

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has on Friday, July 17, 2020, presented the 10th prosecution witness against Ismaila Mustapha popularly known as Mompha. In a tweet, the Commission revealed that the witness was presented before Justice A.M Liman of the Federal High Court sitting Ikoyi, Lagos. Earlier, the Commission had presented Nuru Buhari as the first prosecution witness in the trial of the duo of Kayode Phillips and Hamza Koudeih. The duo, who were alleged accomplices of Mompha, were arraigned on November 28, 2019, on 25-count charges, bordering on conspiracy and money laundering. EFCC Presents 10th Witness Against…

Following the appointment of Profesor Charles Egbu as the Vice-Chancellor of Leeds Trinity University in the United Kingdom, UK, President Muhammadu Buhari and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has congratulated him on his appointment. Both the President and Atiku Congratulated Egbu on his appointment as the first black person appointed the VC of the University. In a statement, the President described Professor Egbu as a Nigerian whom the younger generation should emulate. Also, Atiku in a tweet on his verified Twitter handle described the appointment of Charle Egbu as historic. Atiku Congratulates Professor Charles Egbu “Congratulations, Prof Charles Egbu, on your…

Controversial On-Air Personality, Ifedayo Olarinde, also known as Daddy Freeze has lambasted Nigerian Cleric, David Oyedepo over his recent tweet about the relationship between Tithing and prosperity. In a tweet on his timeline, the Cleric noted that Tithing is an inescapable covenant Obligation adding that Prosperity is not possible without tithing. He further stated that failure to pay tithe bring about a financial curse. The tweet reads “Tithing is an inescapable covenant obligation. Prosperity not just wealth is impossible without tithing because when you’re not paying your tithe, you’re under a financial curse. #Tithe #Breakinglimits. Reacting to the tweet, Daddy Freeze…

A 47-year-old man, Eromosele Mahmud has been arrested by men of the Rivers state police command for allegedly impregnating his 16-year-old daughter after raping her for five years. Eromosele, who admitted committing the crime said he doesn’t know what pushed him to start sleeping with his child. Mahmud added that having sexual intercourse with his daughter has been a battle he has tried to fight over the years noting that it seems to be much bigger than him. He described his arrest as relieving adding that he felt happy that it would put an end to the intercourse between him…

A Nigerian Crossdresser, Daniel Anthony, also known as Jay Boogie has sparked speculations that he would be among the housemates in the Big brother Naija reality Tv show, season 5. Taking to his Instagram page, the crossdresser hinted his followers about his preparation to be in the “House” though he was not specific if he was referring to the much anticipated BBNaija house. Jay Boogie also announced that he needed someone to manage his social media account during his stay in the House. He went further to beg his followers to vote for him as he prepares to be among the housemates.…

The latest report on the gruesome murder of Fahim Saleh, the Chief Executive Officer of Gokada has indicated that he was killed by an assassin in a financially motivated operation. According to Daily Mail, Fahim was killed by a professional assassin, who rode with him up in the elevator then got out when it opened directly onto Saleh’s apartment. Police sources revealed that the killer, who dressed in a mask, gloves and hat that looked like a ninja outfit had a suitcase with him. The killer, who reportedly left his electronic saw behind left the scene of the incident midway…

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has rescued the former acting managing director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Joi Nunieh from her house after armed policemen laid siege to her house. Wike arrived Nunieh’s resident about 10:30 on Thursday following reports that she had been prevented from leaving her house by a team of policemen allegedly on the order of the Inspection General of Police. Nunieh was scheduled to appear before the House of Representatives ad hoc committee set up to probe the alleged corruption in the commission. Wike Rescues Ex-NDDC Acting MD Wike questioned the policemen on who…

Twitter says it has detected a coordinated social engineering attack by people who successfully targeted some of their employees with access to internal systems and tools. The Twitter support team made this known after some hackers attacked Twitter accounts belonging to Joe Biden, Bill Gates, Elon Musk and Apple. Other Twitter accounts are those of former President Barack Obama, Kanye West, Kim Kardashian West, Warren Buffett, Jeff Bezos and Mike Bloomberg. The attackers posted tweets that appeared to promote a cryptocurrency scam soliciting donations via Bitcoin to their verified profiles on Wednesday, July 15. Cryptocurrency Scam Twitter noted that it…

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN has announced plans to engage 370,000 youths in agriculture production through its Accelerated Agricultural Development Scheme, AADS. The programme is for young Nigerians aged eighteen to thirty-five years old. According to a tweet by the Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on social media, Lauretta Onochie, the CBN will provide short and medium-term funding windows for the implementation of the AADS scheme. In the tweet, she disclosed that the participating Finance Institutions, PFIs would act as CBN agents in disbursing the financing to d beneficiaries. Youths In Agriculture Production Also, the PFIs would purchase…

One of Nigeria’s finest artist, Ayodeji Balogun also known as Wizkid is among the artists who are putting the country’s name on the global map with his outstanding skills and talent. He as proven to the world that Nigerians has what it takes to make a resounding impact in the global music industry despite the competition and number of artists around the world. As Wizkid clocks 30-years, Everyvery.ng deemed it fit to let you know more about the artist to have a better understanding of him, his career and achievements. Facts About Wizkid As He Clocks 30 1. His name…

In anticipation of the Made In Lagos Album which many hope would be released on July 16 by Nigerian singer, Ayodeji Balogun, also known as Wizkid, many of his fans have taken to Twitter to express their love for the singer. Earlier, Wizkid had hinted his fans about releasing his fourth studio album on the same day he will be marking his 30th birthday. Wizkid dropped the hint via his Instagram story as he also thanked artists he featured in the album, he thanked artists like Damian Marley, H.E.R, BurTems, Skepta, Ella Mai, and Terri. The singer on Wednesday posted a photo…

Nigeria Senate President, Senator Ahmad Lawan has disclosed that the National Assembly had on Wednesday, July 15 passed a resolution on the need to review the age limit of job seekers in the country. In a tweet on his Twitter handle, the Senate President noted that the resolution is aimed at urging the executive arm of government to direct the Federal Ministry of Labour and Productivity to set up a Committee to see to the review. He said the resolution was made following a motion brought before the Senate by Senator Ibrahim Gobir is to allow competent applicants to be…

Justice Sherifat Solebo of the Ikeja Special Offences Court has granted social media influencer, Adedamola Adewale, also known as “Adeherself 500,000 naira bail. Justice Solebo, who gave the order on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, also ordered that the social media influencer must provide two sureties. The Judge noted that the sureties must have reliable means of income which would be verified by the court as she further adjourned the case until Aug. 5 for substantive hearing. Adeherself, who had been in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC following her arraignment in court on July 7, is…

Several Twitter users have taken to the social media platform to mourn the gruesome murder of a Tech entrepreneur and the CEO of former bike hailing app, Gokada, Fahim Saleh who was found dead and dismembered in his New York home on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Taking to the social media platform, many users described late Fahim as a hardworking and passionate young entrepreneur. Others described the news about his murder as very disturbing and suspicious as some Twitter users uploaded a video of when he was talking about his passion for his business. It was reported that his headless…

A twenty year-old girl, Sherifat Suleiman has committed suicide in Isawo area of Ikorodu in Lagos State. Sherifat reportedly took her life after a series of molestations by her step-brother who lived in a two-room apartment at Olorunsogo, Yewa, Isawo. It was gathered that before her death, Sherifat and her step-brother were always at loggerheads. According to sources, Sherifat, who was preparing for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, started living with the brother after the death of their father. Everyevery.ng learnt that Sherifat bought and ingested a poisonous substance and a little girl raised alarm when she…

Nigerians and many people around the world have been keeping a tab on Ramon Abass, also known as Hushpuppi after he was arrested by the Dubai police and extradited to the United States of America, USA. Hushpuppi, who was accused of engaging in cybercrime hired the service of a top Chicago lawyer, Gal Pissetzky and he has claimed he is innocent of all the charges levelled against him by the United States. The law firm defending Hushpuppi, Pissetzky & Berliner, had earlier told Forbes that the Instagram celebrity is not guilty of the charges levelled against him noting that he…

Despite claims by his lawyer that he fund his luxury lifestyle from his job as an Instagram celebrity, a court in the Northern District of Illinois in the United States of America has denied Ramon Abass, also known as Huspuppi bail. Earlier, his lawyer, Gal Pissetzky had applied for him to leave jail with an electronic tag and live with the uncle of a woman with whom he has a child with but US prosecutors opposed the bail application. Gal described Hushpuppi as a lovable and well-respected celebrity adding that he sees no reason why he would want to ruin…

Famous Nigerian media personality and regular host of the Big Brother Naija reality Tv show, Ebuka Uchendu clocks 37 on Tuesday, July 14. Ebuka, who is also a lawyer and the host of Rubbin’ Minds and Judging Matters is also on standby to host the season 5 of the BBNaija reality show which is scheduled to be premiered on July 19. You will recall that he took part in the first season of the popular reality show Big Brother Nigeria and finished in eighth place in 2006. However, he is one of the most successful BBN 2006 ex-housemate members to…

Divergent opinions have continued to trail the advice Pastor Enoch Adeboye gave young brides via a birthday message for his wife, who clocked 72 years on Monday, July 13. Reacting to the advice, some Twitter users noted that it is unbelievable that the Cleric found a way to make his wife’s birthday about himself and his power over her. You will recall that in the birthday message for his wife, Pastor Adeboye commended her for her submissiveness and advised young brides to regard their husbands as the head of the family. However, a Twitter user @_Toseen tweeted “If marriage is going to be…

Popular Nigerian Crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky has claimed that he is two weeks pregnant and can’t wait to be a mother. Bobrisky, who disclosed this in a post via his Instagram page noted that he cant keep the news to himself anymore. The caption reads “Can’t wait to be a mummy” as he congratulated himself and his bae. Reacting to the post, many of his fans expressed shock at Bobrisky’s claim of been two weeks pregnant. However, the handler of the official Instagram fan page of Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh also reacted to the news and Congratulated him. Bobrisky…

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christain Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye has highlighted the various lessons young brides should learn from his wife, who clocks seven-two on Monday, July 13. In a post on his Instagram page, Pastor Adeboye, who described his wife as a powerful woman noted that she remains submissive despite how powerful she is. “Today is my wife’s birthday and there are lessons that women, especially so many young brides can learn from her. She is a powerful woman, I know that. She has many people who take instructions from her, but as…