Nigeria Minister of Youth and Sport Defends FG Insistence on Regulating the Social Media

National SecurityNewsNigeriaNigeria Minister of Youth and Sport Defends FG Insistence on Regulating the Social Media

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)November 3, 2020

Nigeria Minister of Youth and Sport Development, Sunday Dare, has said that the Federal Government had the option of shutting down the social media space during the #EndSARS protests but chose not to do so. Dare, who said this on Monday while featuring on Channels Television’s programme, Sunrise Daily, said the government did that to give room for freedom of expression. He said other countries had taken certain measures to regulate the cyber space but...

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Again, Soldiers on #EndSARS Duty Flog Woman for ‘Indecent Dressing,’ Shave Youths

Crime & SecurityNewsPeopleAgain, Soldiers on #EndSARS Duty Flog Woman for ‘Indecent Dressing,’ Shave Youths

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)November 3, 2020

The Nigerian soldiers deployed in the streets of Beere in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, to curb the #EndSARS protests have been caught on camera flogging a woman for what they considered ‘indecent dressing’. Some of the soldiers, who were chanting ‘EndSARS’, also shaved the heads of some youths considered to be wearing improper hairstyles. In a video that has gone viral, a young lady putting on a spaghetti strapped dress and orange colored hairstyle is...

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Gbajabiamila Says Federal Character Needs to Be Reviewed to Reflect Current Realities

NewsNigeriaPeoplePoliticsGbajabiamila Says Federal Character Needs to Be Reviewed to Reflect Current Realities

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)November 2, 2020

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, said it has become necessary to review the extant definition of federal character in the Nigerian constitution. According to him, federal character, as currently defined in the Nigerian constitution, did not reflect the current realities of the country, as it limits national opportunities to geographical location alone, without consideration to gender, persons living with disabilities and age classification. Gbajabiamila said this on Saturday, while declaring open...

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“I Heard I Am Being Cursed In Mosques!” – Aisha Yesufu

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPeople“I Heard I Am Being Cursed In Mosques!” – Aisha Yesufu

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)November 1, 2020

Activist, Aisha Yesufu, said she has been informed that people now take time to curse her in the mosques. The activist, however, asked those who were doing that why they had not done so when she was protesting against the government of former President Goodluck Jonathan. She tweeted, “I heard I am being cursed in mosques! People finish praying and take time out to curse me in their prayers. I have asked that they should...

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Water Resources Bill: FG Begins Mobilization of Lawmakers to Support Bill

InfrastructureNewsNigeriaWater Resources Bill: FG Begins Mobilization of Lawmakers to Support Bill

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)October 31, 2020

The Federal Government has begun mobilization of the members of House of Assembly to support the controversial Water Resources Bill. The Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu, on Wednesday, met with the House of Representatives committee on Water Resources, where the lawmakers openly aired their opposing views on the bill. At the meeting, in a video footage, which, according to Punch, was obtained on Friday, Adamu claimed the FG had engaged experts to sensitize Nigerians,...

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FG Reiterates Commitment to Ensure Okonjo-Iweala Emerges WTO-DG

NewsFG Reiterates Commitment to Ensure Okonjo-Iweala Emerges WTO-DG

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)October 31, 2020

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala emerges as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization. This was disclosed by the Nigeria Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement on Thursday. The statement was signed by the spokesperson of the Ministry, Ferdinand Nwonyo, titled, ‘Update on Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s aspiration to lead the World Trade Organization’. Part of the statement read, “Nigeria will continue to engage relevant stakeholders...

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Rivers CP Warns IPOB Members to Relocate or Be Treated as Terrorists

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaPeopleRivers CP Warns IPOB Members to Relocate or Be Treated as Terrorists

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)October 30, 2020

The Commissioner of Police of Rivers State, Joseph Mukan, has warned members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra to relocate from the state or risk being treated as terrorists. In a statement signed by the spokesperson of the command, Nnamdi Omoni, the state police commissioner gave the warning following his meeting with Division of Police Officers and heads of departments of the tactical units in the command on Thursday. The CP also declared war...

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Distribution of Free Meter Begins in Specific Area in Kano, Kaduna and Lagos

InfrastructureNewsNigeriaDistribution of Free Meter Begins in Specific Area in Kano, Kaduna and Lagos

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)October 30, 2020

Distribution of free electricity meters to Nigerians will commence today (Friday) as well as the inauguration of the scheme in Kano, kaduna, Eko and Ikeja electricity companies’ franchise areas. This was disclosed by a source in the Presidency on the condition of anonymity. According to the source, the free distribution of meters was in fulfilment of the promise of President Muhammadu Buhari, to ensure mass metering in the country and put an end to the...

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Davido, Skales, John Ogu Condemns Desmond Elliot For Pushing For Social Media Regulation

NewsDavido, Skales, John Ogu Condemns Desmond Elliot For Pushing For Social Media Regulation

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)October 30, 2020

Nigerian music stars, Davido, Skales; Super Eagles Player, John Ogu and many other Nigerians have reacted to the viral video of the popular Nigerian actor, who has turned politician, Desmond Elliot, for allegedly pushing for social media regulation. Few days ago, the former actor was called out on Twitter for calling for an anti-social media bill. The actor, now politician, had, however, denied the allegations. Thus, a video has been making the round online, where...

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Sanwo-Olu Vows to Deal with Those Involve in Inter-Tribal Clashes in Lagos

NewsNigeriaSanwo-Olu Vows to Deal with Those Involve in Inter-Tribal Clashes in Lagos

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)October 28, 2020

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed discontent over the destruction that trailed the clash between Yoruba and the Hausa people in the Fagba, Ifako-Ijaye area of the state. The Governor vowed to deal decisively with those involved in the inter-tribal clash during his assessment tour of the area on Tuesday. Sanwo-Olu assured residents who were affected by the clash that the state government would alleviate their pains. He was accompanied by the...

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