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Most of the kidnapping cases we read are not real – Police PRO Olumuyiwa Adejobi
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has reassured the public that there is no upsurge in kidnapping incidents in the southwestern part of the country He said this in an interview on Channels Television on Thursday, Feb. 1 attributing the occurrences to topography and waterways.
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The lack of strong condemnation from our scholars often leads to the misconception that those barbaric acts of banditry are linked to Islam – Bashir Ahmed
Bashir Ahmad, the former special assistant on Digital Communications to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, criticized Islamic scholars for their silence on the issue of banditry in northern Nigeria. Expressing his confusion on social media, he questioned why these scholars aren’t actively denouncing any link between Islam and banditry. Ahmad emphasized that bandits are not connected to the Islamic faith, and their actions contradict religious teachings. He further highlighted the statistical evidence of the harm inflicted on…
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Condoms being shipped into the country now are of low quality. This is the problem in Nigeria – Actor Yomi Fabiyi
Yomi Fabiyi has expressed concern about the substandard quality of condoms in Nigeria, highlighting it as a significant issue for the population. In a video shared on social media, he stated that the condoms get torn when a man wants to ejaculate and this is the cause of people giving birth anyhow. “Let us tell ourselves the truth. You Customs are the ones that have spoilt Nigeria. You are the ones who will cause trouble…
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Ban importation of human hairs – Omokri tells Tinubu
Reno Omokri, a former presidential aide, has urged President Bola Tinubu to prohibit hair importation, linking it to his suggestions for improving the Naira. Omokri blames Nigerians for the currency’s depreciation, citing their preference for foreign airlines over Nigerian ones for international travel. The Naira recently experienced a significant drop against the US dollar, reaching an unprecedented low on Tuesday. “Look, the Central Bank of Nigeria just paid a billion dollars to foreign airlines. Those…
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Insecurity: We are taking the fight to criminals – Wike assures FCT residents
The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has pledged to confront criminals plaguing Abuja, expressing this commitment during his address at the commencement of the Paikon-Kore Road construction in the Gwagwalada area on Thursday. He firmly declared his determination to ensure the safety of the FCT. “I have assured you before that we are going to take this fight against them headlong. Today, you can see that we are not letting them go. I told…
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Fuel subsidy removal: FG to cut transportation cost by 50% – Information Minister
The Nigerian Federal Government is actively pursuing a goal to cut transportation costs by more than 50%, according to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris. He shared this during a meeting with the National Executive Committee of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) in his office on Thursday. Idris highlighted the government’s focus on achieving this reduction through the CNG Initiative. The minister noted that President Tinubu’s decisive action in…
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I was imprisoned without taken to court -Nigerian returnee recalls her experience in Libya, warns about the dangers of irregular migration
Hope Oyiza, a Nigerian woman who came back from Libya in 2017, cautions fellow Nigerians against visiting the war-torn nation. Recounting her ordeal, she shared experiences of enduring sexual abuse, false accusations, police torture, and imprisonment after court proceedings. As an advocate against human trafficking, she shared her experience with the “of course” challenge. She wrote; “I am a LIBYAN RETURNEE, of course I wont open my eyes and let people make the same mistake…
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Naira depreciation: “Sadly some clowns are celebrating on twitter” -Shettima
VP Kashim Shettima has characterized those finding amusement in the Naira’s decline against the dollar as clowns. Shettima said; ”It is not only disheartening and disenchanting, but also heartbreaking that yesterday when the Naira culminated to N1500 to the Dollar, instead of us to coagulate into a single force and salvage our nation economy, sadly, some clowns are celebrating on Twitter of an impending implosion of the Nigerian economy”
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Tinubu needs more time, seven months not enough to fix Nigeria –FG
Minister Mohammed Idris Malagi urged Nigerians to exercise patience regarding President Bola Tinubu’s reforms, emphasizing that the president, in office for only seven months, is pursuing a long-term plan with results that may not manifest immediately. Speaking on Channels TV Sunrise Daily, Malagi highlighted President Tinubu’s clear vision of leading Nigeria towards ‘the desired prosperity.’ “I want you to remember that the President is seven months old in office. I am not going to make…
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Before you marry any woman, allow her to catch you cheating so you can be sure she has the spirit of forgiveness – Nigerian man says
Usman Ahmad, a Nigerian man has suggested that men should assess their future wives’ tolerance levels by engaging in infidelity at least twice before getting married. He shared this in a post on Facebook. He wrote; “Before you marry any woman, allow her to catch you cheating at least twice. That way you can be sure of her tolerance level and emotional maturity. That way you can be very sure if she has the fear…
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FAAN relocation: Fed Govt to save N500m annually – Keyamo
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has disclosed the reasons behind the Federal Government’s decision to relocate the headquarters of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) from Abuja to Lagos. Keyamo emphasized the potential cost savings of over N450 million in airfares annually, as officials would no longer need to travel from Abuja to Lagos for meetings. Despite opposition from some Northern groups, Keyamo justified the move based on operational and economic…
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I want to marry someone like me, someone with Shallipopi vibe – Phyna
Reality TV Star, Josephina Ijeoma Otabor, widely known as Phyna, has disclosed her preferences for an ideal partner. She expressed her desire to wed a vibrant individual similar to singer, Shallipopi, as opposed to someone reserved. Phyna underscored the importance of finding compatibility in a partner, aligning with her lively personality. Speaking in a recent Instagram live session with fans, Phyna said: “I want to marry a lively person like me, someone that you wouldn’t…
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