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After watching those looting videos, no good leader should sleep well – Yul Edochie
Nollywood Actor, Yul Edochie has expressed that no good leader after watching videos of Nigerians looting will sleep well. In a post shared via his twitter handle he said a good leader will rather work out ways to improve the living standard of the masses but unfortunately they are focused on executing a social media bill. He wrote; ”After watching those looting videos, every good leader should be having sleepless nights working out ways to…
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Worst Policeman better than the best Criminal – Kwara Governor, Abdulrazaq
Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq says the worst policeman is better than the best criminal, he said this calling for the support of security operatives while receiving the three Senators representing Kwara state at the National Assembly who paid him a visit over the destruction of properties in the state, channels TV reports. Abdulrazaq who stressed that the majority of the officers are patriots who are equally committed to a greater Nigeria, insisted that the…
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Edo prisoner kills neighbour who testified against him in court hours after jailbreak
One of the inmates who escaped from prisons Oko and Benin prisons in Edo state has killed his neighbour who had testified against him assured in court but has been rearrested. This was disclosed by the Edo state Commissioner, who revealed that the inmates who escaped, immediately returned to crime and were re-arrested by the police. “We have commenced actions against the criminal elements. It will interest you to know that 10 of the criminal…
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Miyetti Allah to Igbos: we will continue to promote peace in our host Communities
Members of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in the Southeast have restated its resolve to always promote peace with their hosts. Their Chairman in the region Alhaji Gidado Siddiki speaking on Thursday in Awka, the Anambra State capital as part of his message to the Igbos in celebration of the Eid-el-Maulud (the birth of Prophet Mohammed), said members remain committed to delivering on their promise of peace and unity. According to…
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Ikpeazu gives automatic employment to two NYSC members
Abia State Governor Okezie Ikpeazu on Thursday gave automatic employment to two out of five 2019 Batch ‘B’ and ‘C’ corps members, who distinguished themselves during the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme. The corps members: Nyah Patrick S, Ogunlere Oluwetobi Mathew, Adeola Oluwagbemileke Samuel, Sebe Godspower Oghenemaroh and Babatunde Dolapo received state honours award and cash prizes for their outstanding performance and execution of some life touching personal community development projects. Governor Ikpeazu who…
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Veteran Singer, Prince Morocco dies at 76
Veteran singer, Prince Morroco Maduka, has died. He died at the age of 76. The singer passed away on Thursday afternoon, October 29 after he had celebrated his 60th year as a singer. The chairman of the Anambra chapter, Performing Musician Association of Nigeria, Ikeme Mazeli, announcing his passing in a statement wrote; ”With heavy heart of sorrow…We the entire Anambra state PMAN announce the exit of a music Legend, Dr Prince Morroco Maduka…..Ozonweluibe. He…
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Lootings: Most Nigerian Youths on Social media are high on drugs – Lawmaker, Alli Macaulay
Lagos state Lawmaker, Mojisola Alli Macaulay has said most Nigerian youths on Social media are high on drugs all the time. Speaking during a plenary at the Lagos State House of Assembly on the looting and pandemonium, in the wake of the End SARS protest that was hijacked by hoodlums, Mojisola warned that the National Orientation Agency (NOA) needs to help change the attitude of the youths adding that unemployment is not an excuse for…
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WTO: Trump wrong for rejecting Okonjo-Iweala – Fani-Kayode
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has condemned the move by the United States President, Donald Trump to oppose the appointment of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the Director-General of World Trade Organisation (WTO). Recall that Okonjo-Iweala on Wednesday won the popular vote by a wide margin, with the expectation of an announcement after a World Trade Organization meeting in Geneva. She was reported to have won the support of 104 of all 164 member countries of…
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Looters not necessarily hungry, just greed and criminality – Femi Adesina
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, says the looting of warehouses and shops by hoodlums were not necessarily caused by hunger or poverty but an act of greed and criminality. Adesina disclosed this in an interview on Channels Television breakfast programme, Sunrise Daily. He expressed disagreement with the idea that the pandemonium which accompanied the #EndSARS protests is a true reflection of the people’s hunger and anger, according to…
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I’m not in govt for fame or money but to serve – Obaseki
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has stated that he is in government to serve, not for fame or money. According to him politicians must begin to prioritise the vehicle of governance to benefit the people and must remain selfless for Nigeria to attain its full potential. Speaking on Thursday with Government House reporters, Obaseki pointed out that there was need for a mechanism to be put in place to ensure transparency in government. He said:…
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#EndSARS: ‘Police are still committing same offence that caused Protests’ – OAP, Do2dtun
Popular Nigerian OAP, Do2dtun, has expressed displeasure over the fact that the police still harass harmless citizens despite the protests against police brutality. The award winning radio personality and professional hype-man in a tweet shared that a bad egg will always be a bad egg and cannot change. He wrote; “The Police are still committing the same bloody offense over the same reason why this protest ever happened in the first place. You can’t recast…
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‘Social Media is your weapon; use your voice’, Uche Jombo tells Nigerians
Nollywood actress, Uche Jombo has advised Nigerians to keep using their voices on social media to speak against all forms of oppression. Taking to twitter, She encouraged that the campaign should be extended to the thugs used to cause electoral violence in all areas of the country who are ignorant of the current trends on the internet. She wrote; “Social media is your weapon of choice. Use your voice. Then move onto ‘those’ they USE…
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