Author: Femi Adeniyi

The presidency has released a press statement to announce the decision of President Muhammadu Buhari to reconstitutes the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC. In a statement made available on its verified Twitter on May 30, the Presidency said President Buhari has approved the reconstitution of the NNPC Board. According to the tweet, the reconstitution followed the expiration of the term of the board members appointed in 2016. Buhari Reconstitutes NNPC Board The Members of the new Board are Mohammed Lawal from the North West, Tajudeen Umar from North East and Adamu Mahmood Attah from North Central. Others…

Many Nigerians on Twitter have raised their voices to demand justice for a sixteen-year-old girl that was allegedly shot dead by some trigger happy police officers in Lagos state. Reacting to the death of the 16-year-old girl named Tina, a famous Nigerian actress, Adesua Etomi-Wellington described the death of the teenager as very unfortunate. According to many people who reacted to the death of the young girl, Tina gave up at the hospital on Thursday after she was shot at Iyana Oworo Berger bus Stop. Meanwhile, a popular Twitter user @segalink had disclosed that investigation has commenced over the matter…

A black reporter with the Cable News Network, CNN, Omar Jimenez and his production team were on Friday, May 29 arrested by police in Minneapolis. They were arrested while giving a live television report where the crew were covering protests over the death of George Floyd. A member of the CNN crew said they were arrested after police asked them to move, and didn’t. Police Arrests Black CNN Reporter While confirming the arrest, CNN in a statement described the arrest as a clear violation of their First Amendment rights. Jimenez who was seen holding his CNN badge while reporting identified…

Famous Nigerian hip-hop singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido has expressed delight over the latest news about his uncle, Senator Ademola Adeleke. In the early hours of Friday, May 29, it was gathered that the Federal government has withdrawn the examination malpractice charges filed against Adeleke. Reacting to the news about the withdrawal, Davido took to his Twitter page to praise God. Adeleke, who was the former governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State was in 2018 accused of engaging in examination malpractice. The former Senator and one of his relatives, Sikiru Adeleke, were accused…

The Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and publicity, Mr Femi Adesina has put his thoughts into writing about the fifth year anniversary of President Buhari. In a statement published on his Facebook page, Adesina expressed delight that Buhari came through for Nigerians. He tagged the statement “Five years of PMB: We are glad he came our way. He started the write up by saying some critics would merely ask him to speak for himself for the fact that he earns a fat salary under the Buhari-led administration. However, Adesina noted that his delight in Buhari’s administration is not…

Given the continued spread of Coronavirus in Nigeria, some parents in Lagos State have opposed the plan by the state government to reopen schools. Some of the parents who spoke with Journalists noted that both the Federal and state governments need to consider the safety of their children. On Wednesday, the Federal Government had through the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 said it was considering adopting morning and afternoon shifts of classes for reopening of schools. Plan To Reopen Schools In Lagos One of the parents, Mrs Ayobami Ojo, urged the government to allow children to stay safe at home…

The Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Police Force, Frank Mba has confirmed the arrest of famous Nigerian cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky. According to Mba, a yet-to-be-identified businesswoman alleged that Bobrisky fraudulently collected the sum of thirty million naira from her. Meanwhile, Mba further stated that the matter was under investigation adding that Bobrisky has been granted administrative bail because of lockdown. Police Arrest Bobrisky Mba said, “He (Bobrisky) was arrested, but he has been granted bail; he is no longer in our custody but he is still under investigation. He was arrested on the allegation by a…

President Paul Kagame of Rwanda has ordered the immediate suspension of two Governors in the country. The two suspended Governors are Emmanuel Gasana of Northern Province and Gatabazi Vianney of Southern Province. According to Kagame, their suspension will last till investigations into their performances are completed. Rwanda Prime Minister, Edouard Ngirente said the Governors were suspended following a campaign aimed at weeding out public servants who are judged to lack accountability. Ngirente noted that the Northern Province has faced serious hurdles since Gasana, a former Inspector General of Police, took over as Governor in October 2018. In a statement issued…

The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the immediate redeployment and posting of Commissioners of Police in Edo, Ondo and Oyo State. The Force Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba who confirmed this said eight other CPs were also redeployed in various Commands and Formations. According to Mba, Johnson Babatunde Kokumo was named as the new CP in Edo State, while Undie Adie was redeployed to Osun State. New Police Commissioner In Bauchi State CP Lawal Jimeta Tanko; Ebonyi State, CP Philip Sule Maku; Gombe State, CP Ahmed Maikudi Shehu; Ondo State, CP Bolaji Amidu Salami; Oyo State, CP Joe…

Again, men of the Lagos State police command, Ajah division have reportedly arrested famous Crossdresser, Idris Okuneye Olanrewaju popularly known as Bobrisky. It was gathered he was trailed to a salon in Lekki, on Wednesday, May 27, by the police officers, who interrogated her before being whisked away to the police station. Though the reason for his arrest remains unknown, multiple sources suggest she might have been arrested for breaking the curfew considering the time he was found outside. Police Arrests Bobrisky Prior to his reported arrest, Bobrisky has taken to Instagram to spit fire and brimstone stressing that no…

After days of keeping her fans in suspense about what she described as as a life-changing contract, famous Nigerian disk jockey, Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy has shared the news with her fans. While sharing the news on her Twitter handle, Cuppy, who is the daughter of Nigerian billionaire, Femi Otedola disclosed that she now has a new weekly radio show called Africa Now. According to the tweet, the new radio show would be aired on Apple Music, hence, making her the first ever African to host such a show on the popular App. DJ Cuppy To Host…

President of the United States of America, USA, Donald Trump has reacted to the alleged killing of a black man, George Floyd by a white cop in Minnesota. Reacting to the killing, Trump in a post on his Instagram handle disclosed that he had requested the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI and the Department of Justice to investigate the matter. Trump said he had asked the two agencies to expedite action on the investigations as he also appreciates the work done by local law enforcement. He further condoled with the friends and family members of late Floyd noting that Justice…

In commemoration of this year’s Children’s Day, Nigerian singer and music producer, Cobhams Asuquo has been appointed as the National Ambassador for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Nigeria. Cobhams, who made this known in a post on his Twitter handle on Wednesday May 27th added that he was named the first National Ambassador in fifteen years. “Family, I’ve just been named the National Ambassador for UNICEF NIGERIA, the first in fifteen years. I am humbled and honoured at the opportunity to serve in this capacity.” UNICEF National Ambassador He further tweeted about what Children’s rights and protection mean…

Following a disturbing video that surfaced on the social media platform about a black man, George Floyd, who was allegedly murdered by a white cop, many Twitter users have taken to the social media to condemn the act. Reacting to the video, many described it as an act of Racism which they outrightly condemned and demanded that Justice should be done in the case to discourage racism. In the video which has went viral, the cop, who was identified as Derek Chauvin, kept his knee on Floyd’s neck, cut off his air passage and was confirmed dead when taken to…

Former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki has pointed out to a few lines in Whitney Houston’s song in commemoration of Children’s day in Nigeria. According to Saraki, the first few lines of Houston’s song titled “The Greatest Love of All” are a timeless reminder of children’s position as the future of any society. In a tweet on his Twitter handle, he further stated that the lines in the song are also a reminder of the responsibility parents and society bear to teach them well and let them lead the way. Children’s Day Saraki, who is also a former Governor of…

Former Minister of Aviation in Nigeria, Chief Femi Fani Kayode has expressed the readiness to offer scholarships to three hundred Nigerian Students to study in a private University in Cotonou. Fani Kayode, who is also a lawyer and politician said the gesture was in commemoration of his wife and sons birthday. He announced this on his Twitter handle adding that the Private University recently awarded him an honorary doctorate. “To commemorate the birthday of my wife and 3 sons I am offering a scholarship to 300 Nigerian students to Icon University in the Republic of Benin. This is the top…

Controversial Journalist, Kemi Olunloyo has again lashed out at famous Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido. This time around, Olunloyo accused the hip-hop star of programming his fans for failure instead of helping them to get better. She made the allegation in a tweet via her Twitter handle on Wednesday, May 27 while reacting to how some people who call themselves Davido’s fan occasionally beg him for money. Olunloyo wondered why the singer’s fans decided to live on giveaway instead of building themselves so they too can be in the position to do the giveaway.  The tweet reads, “Why…

A Facebook user who is also a Social media Evangelist, Victor Edet has tongue-lashed Pastor Leke Adeboye, who is the son of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye. In a post on his Facebook page, Victor accused Leke Adeboye, who is also a Pastor of dressing like a gangster. He condemned Leke’s dressing as he also called on the Redeemed Christian Church of God to call Pastor Leke to order. According to the post on his Facebook page, it is wrong for a Pastor to dress like a gangster. Pastor Adeboye Reacting…

Controversial Nigerian singer, Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley has gifted his brother a new house. The singer’s brother @shuddyfund announced the cheeful news on his Instagram handle on Tuesday, May 26th. According to Shuddyfunds, the house is located at Marlian Estate. Naira Marley Builds New House Though, Naira Marley has not posted any photo on his social media accounts to authenticate the latest development but another Nigerian singer, Poco Lee has announced it on his Instagram handle as he congratulated Shuddyfunds for the new house. Earlier, the self-acclaimed Marlian President had announced that Marlian day is slated for…

As lovers of Big Brother Naija reality Tv show anticipate the fifth edition of the show, Nigerian celebrity barman, Chibuike Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest has taken to social media to deny having hints about Bbnaija 2020 edition. Cubana on Tuesday took to his Instagram handle to tell his followers about how many Nigerian youths send him messages seeking favour on how to be a part of the show. According to the message he shared on his IG account which he described as his only social media page, over 100,000 Nigerian youths have sent messages to his inbox begging him…

A famous Ethiopian Show Promoter, Konjo Leyla has rated David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido above another famous Nigerian singer, Burnaboy, popularly known as African Giant. According to Leyla, Davido is the King when it comes to overall African music. She opined that Burnaboy has a lot of work to do in some African countries before he can be crowned as the best singer in Africa. The show promoter who revealed this during an Instagram live further stated that many African countries would love to have Davido perform in their countries rather than Burnaboy. She said though many Nigerians might think Ayo…