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The National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, has confirmed that its Twitter account has been hacked, stating that they are working on the retrieval. This happened barely 48 hours after viral audio released by an ‘anonymous’ supported the #EndSARS protest, thereby giving the government 72 hours or risked hacking. The NBC official Twitter account tweeted randomly in support of the protest and the suspicion of an account was confirmed when it tweeted “Good morning, great Nigerians. TGIF and it’s also a good day to #ENDSARS and #EndSWAT Which government website(s) would you want us to play with? Drop your suggestions under this tweet. #TwitterDown #NBChacked” It further tweeted that “we anonymous are out to expose government’s secret and dirty files.” Twitter users have been dropping suggestions in response to the request on the NBC Twitter handle. (Vanguard)

The National Assembly Service Commission has appointed new clerks for the National Assembly. Mohammed Sani-Omolori after 35 years of service has been replaced by  Ojo Amos Olatunde as Acting Clerk to the National Assembly. Others appointments are Bala Yabani Mohammed as Acting Deputy Clerk, National Assembly; Dauda Ibrahim El-Ladan Acting Clerk, Senate; Patrick Giwa to remain Clerk, House of Representatives pending his retirement in November, 2020; Yusuf Asir Danbatta, Acting Secretary to the NASC. Chairman of the NASC, Ahmed Amshi, in a statement issued on Friday, said the appointments take immediate effect.

The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, has been arrested by the Department of State Services. He was arrested over allegations that he owns four properties and that he was allegedly transferring funds abroad through a third party. He was arrested at the Wuse II office of the DSS on Monday afternoon and is now undergoing interrogation at the DSS Headquarters In Aso Drive. The DSS in a 2016 report revealed that Magu was living in a N40m mansion. “In December 2010, the Police Service Commission (PSC) found Magu guilty of action prejudicial to state security – withholding of EFCC files, sabotage, unauthorised removal of EFCC files and acts unbecoming of a police officer, and awarded him severe reprimand as punishment.  “Magu is currently occupying a residence rented for N40m at N20m per annum. This accommodation was not paid [for] from the commission’s finances, but by one Umar Mohammed, air commodore retired, a questionable busin...

Tertiary Institutes across Nigeria are to remain closed as federal government urge graduating students preparing for final exams to go back to school. The Federal Government has approved what is called “safe reopening” of schools nationwide in the next phase of the gradual easing of lockdown ordered to curtail further spread of COVID-19. However, only graduating students will resume. It has been gathered that the government equally lifted ban on interstate movement. This would be  effective from July 1, 2020, noting that only fifty percent of the passengers of the buses are allowed during travels. The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, disclosed these at the ongoing daily briefing of the task force in Abuja on Monday. He said the reopening of schools was meant to allow students in graduating classes resume preparation for examinations.   He disclosed that the latest developments were contained in the task force’s fifth interim repor...

The immediate past Government and the All Progressives Congress (APC) Acting National Chairman, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, died on Thursday, June 25, 2020, of COVID-19 complications.  He ought to have been buried the next day, that is, on Friday, June 26, 2020, but the burial is yet to take place. The family of the late Governor accused the Oyo State Government of the delay.  According to a source close to the family, he said the Oyo State Government had been contacted as touching the burial arrangement, needing the government approval, but they were resisted. He said the government official contacted told them that they could not take any action as requested by the family except the Governor, Seyi Makinde, approves it. Oyo State Government, while reacting to the alleged accusation, stated that the land the family requested to bury the former Governor is under the lawsuit.  According to the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Makinde, he said “Incidentally, it was ...

Chioma in a post shared on her verified Instagram handle has reacted to rumors about her supposedly crashed relationship with Davido.  She posted  "I know you guys absolutely love to spread all sorts of rumors and stories for your entertainment and I have known from Day 1 what to expect from blogs and the internet especially with myself and family being in the public space. I have never once come out to respond to any blogger or react to any rumors mongers before as quite frankly it has never been my nature to engage in online battles or pay too much mind to social media. But I must say I have found quite disturbing the stories of domestic abuse between myself and David and for once feel a need to speak up. Domestic violence and abuse is NO JOKE and not something to ever take lightly. Never has there ever been an incident of abuse in my home. He have never in his life lifted a finger to touch me and I have never so much as even pushed him. I believe with everything...

The Federal Government has praised media business person and movie producer Mo Abudu over her organization with driving worldwide gushing help Netflix. The organization involves making two unique arrangement just as numerous Netflix-marked movies.  In an announcement gave in Abuja on Friday, by his SA on media, Segun Adeyemi, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said the organization, for on-screen adjustment of Wole Soyinka's 'Passing and The King's Horseman' and Lola Shoneyin's 'The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives', adds another plume to Mo Abudu's now very much enhanced innovative top.  For censuring Lai Mohammed, court remands Osun-based writer Nigeria's Anthony Alabi stars on Netflix appear, 'Family Get-together' The Minister likewise depicted the arrangement as a major lift for the nation's Creative Industry, at a time the business is reeling from the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandem...

A Minneapolis judge set a $1 million bail for police officer Derek Chauvin Monday as he made his first court appearance charged with the murder of George Floyd, the 46-year-old African-American man whose death sparked nationwide protests. Chauvin, who was filmed on May 25 pressing his knee on handcuffed Floyd’s neck until he expired, appeared by video from Minnesota state prison to face charges of one count of second degree murder, one count of third degree murder, and one count of manslaughter. In a procedural hearing that did not require Chauvin, 44, to submit a plea, the judge in the Hennepin County District Court set his bail at $1 million with conditions, and $1.25 million without conditions. Meeting the conditions would require him to surrender his firearms, not work in law enforcement or security in any capacity, and have no contact with the family of Floyd.

Popular musician Adekunle Gold has shared details of how he welcomed his first child with his singer-wife, Simi. The couple announced the birth of their baby girl, Adejare, on Sunday. Adekunle Gold said he cried when the new born came out. He wrote: “It’s been a lot right? I know. The violence against women, against black people and this pandemic, was just too much, I had to log out for a bit. I had to check out to prepare a healthy mind and safe space to welcome my child into the world. “And even though I have sad feelings throughout the day about the crisis outside when I am with my baby, it’s pure unadulterated joy. I cried so much when Adejare came out. I cried when I first held her. I can’t lie, I still stare at her and shed a few more. Lol. “I’m obsessed with all her expressions; you need to see her stank face – it’s hilarious. I have never seen any baby this beautiful. I mean it. My baby came out with a head full of hair like mine and the most beautiful face I’ve eve...

By Olaoye Olumide The Obafemi Awolowo University has lost a female undergraduate student, Aisha Akande who was born on August 16, 1999 (20years). Aisha Akande was announced dead on her class WhatsApp group on June 4, 2020. Aisha who until her death was a student of Demography and Statistics (200Lv) was said to have been a diligent and hardworking student by her peers. Although the cause of her death is unknown her friends confirmed that she suffered a brief illness before her sudden death. Tributes poured in for her on the Class WhatsApp Group as well as WhatsApp Status of her course mates.

According to the national universities commission (NUC) report, Faculty of Law,Faculty of Dentistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences and Faculty of Science of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife have  been granted accreditation. These Faculties have been unable to grant admission to aspirants since 2018 because of the lack of accreditation.  The university has worked tiredlessly and it has finally paid off as the National Universities Commission (NUC), has given full accreditation to all the academic programmes being run by these faculties in OAU. However, programmes being run by other Faculties were also accredited by the NUC while all programmes at the Postgraduate level were also fully accredited. A release by the Public Relations Officer of the University, Abiodun Olarewaju, stated that  "The Vice-Chancellor also appreciated the Institutional Spirit of the University’s members of the Council led by Dr. Yemi Ogunbiyi, the S...

By Akinyinka Omowunmi  Federal Government has announced that the Catholic Church in Nigeria has donated its 425 hospitals and clinics nationwide as isolation centers for coronavirus patients. Boss Mustapha, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, and Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 made the announcement on Monday, adding that the increased cases of coronavirus across the country was due to the fact that testing capacity has been increased in the country. He further stated that Governors are encouraged to approach Catholic Bishops and Arch-Bishops in their States to access these facilities. Recall that the federal government had appealed to Nigerians to donate their buildings to be used as isolation centers, temporarily. ”This is attributable to our expanded capacity for testing with the opening up of more testing centres and laboratories. “As of today, there are 21 laboratories nationwide, including private laboratories. “We have encourage...

By Olaoye Olumide DMW boss Davido will soon take up the title of music producer after the official release on a new song he handled production. Aside being a singer OBO has delved into music production and beat making as he expands his versatility. He would be a music producer on Peruzzi’s forthcoming song. At the moment Peruzzi is working on a new project titled ‘GAZA’ and one of the songs on the body of work was produced by Davido. Peruzzi shared the news with his fans on Twitter as he gave a snippet of what’s coming. The track produced by Davido is titled ‘Wavy’ and it is track 4 on the ‘GAZA’ project which drops in September.

By Olaoye Olumide A 20-year-old mother arrested by the police for selling her newborn for N130,000 to suspected traffickers yesterday said the money she took was for her upkeep and that she gave the child away because it would have died of hunger in her care. The suspect identified as Miracle Kalu was trailed to Imo State by the police in Lagos after operatives on pin-down patrol on April 26 intercepted a couple with a month-old baby. Policemen attached to Anthony Division around 2am that day while manning a roadblock at Anthony Oke, intercepted a Toyota Sienna bus carrying seven passengers including one Patrick Mbama, 41, and Ogechi Chinonso Ekwebele, 30, carrying the baby. While all the occupants were held for violating the ban on inter-state travels, the police team discovered suspicious movements between the couple carrying the baby which prompted further probing. It was gathered that the suspects upon interrogation, said they were coming from Orlu in Imo State and were...

Warrant Officer Lawal Mato, one of the bodyguards of the President , Major General Muhammadu Buhari ’s ( rtd .) , died on Tuesday after struggling with diabetes for three years .  In a statement by President Buhari's Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity , Garba Shehu, said "Mato had been working with him for many years before he won the 2015 election ." The President described the officer as a “very thorough , trustworthy and dependable soldier who carried out his duty with diligence and focus ”. The statement added , “ Mato was part of a team that former President Umaru Musa Yar ’ Adua restored to President Buhari as personal security and he had been off full duty for three years , treating diabetes . ” Buhari prayed that God would ease Mato’s passage to paradise and grant his family , government and people of Jigawa State the fortitude to bear the loss .

"The chief of staff to the Nigerian president Abba Kyari is dead," presidential spokesmen Femi Adesina said on Saturday morning. “Funeral arrangements to be announced soon,” Adesina said.   Garba Shehu, the special assistant on media and publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, said Kyari died on Friday.  Abba Kyari was the top aide to President Buhari and one of the most powerful men in the country. Abba Kyari suspected to have contracted the novel coronavirus when he visited Germany in early March multiple sources said.  He was confirmed with the virus on March 23, though it was  revealed on March 30.  The Presidency did not deny or confirm the rumours at the time. It was only after his death that Shehu confirmed that Kyari had died of coronavirus. “The deceased had tested positive to the ravaging COVID-19, and had been receiving treatment,” Shehu said. He was Buhari’s closest person in the cabinet. In fact, Buhari, while inaugurating his ministers...

By Akinyinka Omowunmi Rumors have been rife online since the 15th of April that the youngest wife of the 80-year-old monarch, Alaafin Oyo had been sent packing from the palace over her alleged affair with the Fuji music maestro, king wasiu Ayinde Marshal aka KWAM 1 Olori Badirat Ajoke, the youngest wife of the Alaafin of Oyo, has called on the oracles in the monarch’s palace to punish her if she had an affair with Fuji musician King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, KWAM 1. The news came just months after her husband installed KWAM 1 as the Mayegun of Yorubaland. When reached on the veracity of the report, Olori Badirat Ajoke said, “The news is actually FAKE and all the blogs that carried it will be sanctioned”. The Fuji music maestro also denies alleged affair with Alaafin of Oyo's wife  and  he also seeks legal redress

By Akinyinka Omowunmi Obafemi Awolowo University ( OAU) embarked on sensitisation and distribution of relief materials to Ife community as part of their contribution to fight against Corona virus. The items distributed by OAU included 179 packs of 5kg Garri, seven and half bags of 50kg Garri, 200 packs of OAU bottled waters,500 loaves of OAU bread and 200 bottles of 250ml ifetizers( hand sanitizers) according to the University Public Relations Officer . The University Public Relations Officer  Professor Abiodun Ola nrewaju stated that " the Vice- Chancellor, Professor Eyitope Ogunbodede made the disclosure on Thursday during the release of the materials to the President of Ife Development Board, Comrade Lawrence Awowoyin at Ooni's palace, Ile-ife."  The University Vice-Chancellor stated: "We are aware of the fact that the lockdown has denied members of the community the opportunity to go about their normal daily activities, there by negatively affecting t...

President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the ongoing lockdown over the COVID-19 by two weeks. In a presidential broadcast on Monday evening, Buhari said: “It has become necessary to extend the current restriction of movement in Lagos and Ogun States as well as the FCT for another 14 days effective from 11:59 pm on Monday, 13th of April, 2020. I am therefore once again asking you all to work with Government in this fight.” He added: “This is a difficult decision to take, but I am convinced that this is the right decision. The evidence is clear.”

Mysterious fire gutted some shops at  the Oja tuntun  which is one of the  popular market in Ile-Ife, Osun statedestroying properties and cash worth Millions of Naira. The fire which started about 4pm today is still burning countless shops, destroying the wares and the cash from sales in the shops. The cause of the inferno has not yet been ascertained Men of the fire service are currently putting all efforts to stop the fire.

By Akinyinka Omowunmi Actress Funke Akindele and her husband Abdulrasheed Bello aka JJC Skillz plead guilty in the magistrate court today in ogba Lagos.   They pleaded to the one count charge of hosting a gathering of 20 persons and over, contrary to the social distancing directives of the Lagos  State Government filled againstst them by the Attorney General of Lagos State, Moyosore Onigbanjo ( SAN). Delivery judgement after the couple pleaded guilty, Magistrate Y.O Aje Afunwa ordered the defendants to pay N100, 000 naira each as fine. The Magistrate also held that the couple must serve 14 days community service and thereafter to observe period of isolation. The couple who were represented by their lawyer, Abayomi Alagbada however pleaded for leniency after pleading guilty to the charge.

 By Akinyinka Omowunmi Few hours after actress Funke Akindele aka Jenifa apologized for her actions  on her Instagram page, the National Centre for Disease and Control, NCDC has debunked reports that Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele is one of its ambassadors. Funke Akindele appeared in an advert on NCDC website where she was educating Nigerians on preventive measures against coronavirus. However, her recent action where she organized a house party and violated the lockdown order by the state and federal government raised concerns about her tainting the image of the agency. The police has begun a manhunt  for Akindele's husband, Abdulrasheed Bello aka JJC Skillz and singer Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley, said to have been at the party. But, NCDC in a post on its Twitter page on Sunday evening said the agency has not engaged any brand ambassador as part of its response to Covid-19. The tweet read: “As an agency of the Federal Government of Nigeria, NCDC has not...

The police have arrested Nollywood actress and producer, Funke Akindele, in Lagos State. The Police Public Relations Officer in Lagos, Bala Elkana, confirmed this in a statement on Sunday. He explained that the actress was arrested for violating the restriction orders in the state as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The state government had restricted social gatherings in the state to not more than 20 people, as well as urged residents to maintain social distancing. According to the government, the restriction order affects churches, mosques, weddings, and other forms of social function that can attract a large crowd of people. In a bid to curtail the spread of coronavirus in the country, President Muhammadu Buhari declared a lockdown in Lagos and Ogun States, as well as the Federal Capital Territory. The President had, however, exempted persons on essential service from the lockdown which would last 14 days. In the statement on Sunday, Elkana said the Lagos...

Waka music exponent, Queen Salawa Abeni, has been forced to release her nude pictures on the social media to escape being blackmailed by an unknown man who identifies himself as Jason and lives in osun state. Salawa was crowned “Queen of Waka Music” by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, in 1992. She said the scammer, who is threatening to tarnish her image and destroy her career of over 45 years. Salawa took to her Instagram page to share the screenshots of her chats as well as the nude pictures. Queen Salawa Abeni wrote on her Instagram page: “Good morning my family, friends and fans. I have something very important to tell you and I will really appreciate your audience. “I am very disappointed that someone somewhere will try to tarnish my image and threaten to destroy my career of over 45 years. “This morning, I received messages from somebody threatening to expose very old pictures of me and in the process blackmailing...

PRESIDENT, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Biodun Ogunyemi on Tuesday flagged off ASUU intervention materials to sensitise the public and trammels the spread of the dreaded coronavirus at the University of Ibadan. The intervention materials produced by the University of Ibadan Chapter of the union include over one thousand 100ml of Handsanitisers, sensitisation jingle in Pidgin and English languages, posters in three major languages and hand gloves. While addressing the printing at the University of Ibadan, ASUU President, Prof Biodun Ogunyemi who was represented by the Zonal Coordinator of Ibadan Zone, Prof Ade Adejumo said the union has made her members misogynist to help in checking the menace of COVID-19.  The president tabbed on federal and state governments to work with Nigerian scientists, researchers, epidemiologists to flatten the lines of the spread.  He maintained that Nigeria must do what China has washed-up to reduce the ravaging effects o...

The wife of  Lagos State Governor, Dr( Mrs) Joke Sanwo-olu has taken to alert the general public contrary to misinformation  that curfew has not been announced in Lagos  State. She said "The state Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-olu dropped the idea of imposing a curfew in the state meant to allow the fumigation exercise of public space." Relying on expert advice the Governor said the disinfectant is non toxic, noting that the exercise has commenced. He said: I'm pleased to note that we have taken possession of over 200 disinfecting machines, and starting today, we will be disinfecting all major highways, bus stops, markets, parks and other public areas." The Governor also said during a live press conference that if there's a need for curfew, Government won't hesitate to impose it. For now, everything remains the way they are

The 43 Ministers appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari have donated 50 percent of their March 2020 salaries to support the Federal Government’s fight against coronavirus.  This was  in a statement on Saturday, by the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed.He disclosed that the Minister of State for Transportation, Gbemisola Saraki, coordinated the donation. He quoted her as saying the fund was raised to support the efforts to tackle the disease. ”This global virus outbreak will require nations, continents and smaller communities to pull together to contribute their resources and support one another”, Saraki said. She added that the guesture will facilitate an early resolution of COVID-19. The cases of a global pandemic have risen to 81 in Nigeria. Globally, the disease has killed about 300,000 people and affected 200 countries.

A Popular Islamic Scholar Mohammad Tawhidi called ‘Imam of Peace’ dragged the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari on twitter. He is a Muslim influencer and reformist Imam from Australia. He slammed President Muhammadu Buhari for not addressing the people of Nigeria during this period of Coronavirus pandemic in the world. President Buhari was equally accused of supporting terrorism in the country as well as being an extremist and Jihadist. The Islamic Scholar claimed to know the president well as he is poised to reveal his atrocities and corrupt practices Read some of the tweets below; “I was an extremist. I know an extremist when I see one. #PresidentCovik is an extremist enabler of Jihadists in Africa. Has done close to nothing. I Was an Extremist and an Antisemite, Do You Know My Story?” https://twitter.com/Imamofpeace/status/1243520404813119489?s=19 “I love Nigeria. I have one Nigerian friend and she’s amazing. One of the most successful and honest people I know. I al...

The  presidency has scaled down the coverage of the state house by media houses to only 13 in order to stop Corona virus spread to the seat of power. The 13 media houses allowed to have access to the Villa henceforth are Deutsche Welle, NTA, Channels TV, TVC, FRCN, VON, NAN, The Sun, ThisDay, Leadership, Daily Trust, The Guardian and Vanguard. The decision was in compliance with the social distancing rule and accommodation of not more than 50 persons at any gathering. A statement by the Director of Information, State House, Mr Attah Esa, said  "the Presidency had scaled down the number of staff in other departments as well, noting that “over 100” correspondents gathering for work daily was not in line with the social distancing rule and overcrowding." The restrictions take effect from today. Findings indicated that the directive was part of efforts that may gradually lead to shutting down the Villa, except for essential services. It came amid reports on Tuesday th...

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2019 election, Atiku Abubakar disclosed in a tweet on his verified Twitter handle on  Sunday night. “My son has tested positive for coronavirus,” he tweeted. According to the former Vice-President of Nigeria, his son has been moved to Gwagwalada Specialist Teaching Hospital in Abuja for treatment.   My son has tested positive to coronavirus. @NCDCGov has been duly informed, and he has been moved to Gwagwalada Specialist Teaching Hospital in Abuja for treatment and management. I will appreciate it if you have him in your prayers. Stay safe, coronavirus is real. -AA — Atiku Abubakar (@atiku)

American lawmaker, Senator Randal Howard Paul is the first senator to test positive for Corona virus. Paul, who is a physician and has Kentucky-issued medical license,was also one of the eight senators who voted against paid sick leave in a stimulus bill that passed with an overwhelming 90-8 vote last week. The lawmaker had earlier downplayed the disease and was the only Senator to vote against an $8.3 billion emergency Coronavirus package last month. “He is feeling fine and is in quarantine,” an announcement on his Twitter said. “He is asymptomatic and was tested out of an abundance of caution due to his extensive travel and events. “He expects to be back in the Senate after his quarantine period ends and will continue to work for the people of Kentucky at this difficult time.” “I think that the paid sick leave is an incentive for businesses to actually let go employees and will make unemployment worse,” Paul had told Newsweek.

Governor Adegboyega Oyetola signed Amotekun bill into law today at the governor's office in osogbo before the state law makers and members of the executive. The Governor calls on residents of the state to adhere to the spirit and letter of the Amotekun law and respect the Amotekun personnel as they labour earnestly to protect the state.   Governor Adegboyega Oyetola signed Amotekun bill into law today at the governor's office in osogbo before the state law makers and members of the executive.     The speaker of the Osun House of Assembly, Rt Hon Timothy Owoeye led other members of the state parliament to the governor to assent the bill.       The Governor calls on residents of the state to adhere to the spirit and letter of the Amotekun law and respect the Amotekun personnel as they labour earnestly to protect the state.  

By Olalekan Olamide (OO6) It is about that time again that every football player of the great Obafemi Awolowo University drop their books to lace the boot.  Because the most celebrated OAU football competition, Kings Champions Cup, season two is around the corner.  The draws for the second edition of the competition was made today, Tuesday 10th of March, 2020. The winner of the first edition of the famous competition PHE was drawn in Group B alongside Educational Management, Elect - Elect and EFC.  While the first runner up, ASE Lions were drawn in Group A, alongside Estate Management, Local Government and Physics.  STE will have to battle with International Relations, Sociology and Chemical Engineering in Group D.  View the full draws below; Kings Champions Cup🏆🥈  Group stage draw: Group A  Estate management  Local government  Physics  A.S.E Lions Group B Educational Management Elect - Elect P.H.E E.F.C. Group C Economics ...

By: Lasisi Oluwatimilehin (Tee-Blessing)  According to Wikitionary, an indigent is an adjective which means "Poor, destitute, in need or utterly lacking something specified.  It was on this ground that the executives of the National Association of Ogun State Students (NAOSS), OAU chapter, liased with an ex-lawmaker, Hon. Ladi Adebutu, to solicit his help in the payment of fees of some members of the association A list of thirty-four students were sent to the NAOSS WhatsApp page in February and the students whose names had appeared were asked to provide their e-portal information. However, it eventually turned out that the good news was a short living one for some of the promised students as some of them eventually didn't get the promised 'manna'. While speaking with some of the affected students, it was gathered that although a news had initially stated that it was fifty students that were paid for, only the list of thirty four (34) students was...