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 Politics › TIMELINE: Igboho Spends ‘one-month’ In Benin Republic Detention by AAJ50(op): 7:26pm On Aug 18, 2021 |
By Alao Abiodun Embattled Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho has been in the eye of the storm since he was ‘arrested’ by the operatives of Brigade criminelle (Criminal Brigade) on July 19 in Cotonou. The Nation reports before Igboho’s arrest, his Ibadan home was raided by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), killing two of his aides and arresting 12 others during the operation. The 48-year-old agitator who narrowly escaped the bloody raid, was subsequently declared wanted for allegedly stockpiling arms to destabilise Nigeria under the pretext of Yoruba Nation. Igboho, after going underground for 19 days, was finally arrested in neighbouring Cotonou, Benin Republic, while trying to travel to Germany. He was arrested with his wife, Ropo, but the Cour De’appal De Cotonou ordered the release of the wife based in Germany saying there were no allegations against her. Since he was arrested, the legal battle to either extradite Igboho to Nigeria or hand him back his freedom has witnessed a series of dramatic twists and turns. One of Igboho’s lawyers, Yomi Aliyu SAN, had argued that Igboho cannot be extradited to Nigeria because of the extradition treaty of 1984 between Togo, Nigeria, Ghana, and Republic of Benin. But in the last judgment, the Cour De’appal De Cotonou ordered that Igboho should be kept in prison custody. https://thenationonlineng.net/timeline-igboho-spends-one-month-in-benin-republic-detention/ |
| Music/Radio › #oniduromi: Adeyinka Alaseyori Breaks Silence by AAJ50(op): 8:15pm On Jun 13, 2021 |
By Alao Abiodun Gospel Artiste Adeyinka Alaseyori has broken her silence on the viral Tope Alabi’s criticism of hit song ‘Oniduro Mi eseun o’. The Nation reports in a video making the rounds on social media, Tope Alabi said God isn’t her guarantor because He’s more than a guarantor. Tope Alabi’s comment elicited negative reactions from music lovers with the gospel singer trending across social media platforms. But the visibly happy Alaseyori on Sunday during an Instagram live monitored by The Nation, repeatedly sang her popular hit song titled ‘Oniduro Mi eseun o’ (my guarantor, I’m grateful). Alaseyori also sang other popular songs of Tope Alabi. While she did not make any direct comments on the viral criticism of Tope Alabi, Alaseyori praised her husband for being a gentleman. She thanked her fans for their numerous support, stating she has been cautioned not to make comments on the controversy. https://thenationonlineng.net/oniduromi-adeyinka-alaseyori-breaks-silence/
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| Crime › BREAKING: Yomi Fabiyi Leads Protest Over Baba Ijesha’s Detention by AAJ50(op): 11:33am On May 12, 2021 |
Popular Nollywood Actor Yomi Fabiyi is leading a protest at Panti, against the detention of his colleague, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly called Baba Ijesha, who was accused of molesting a minor. The Nation had reported Yomi Fabiyi will be leading a protest over the prolonged detention of Baba Ijesha at Panti Police station. During the protest, Fabiyi, accompanied by other protesters marched from Casino bus stop to Panti Police Station on Wednesday. https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-yomi-fabiyi-leads-protest-over-baba-ijeshas-detention/
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| Politics › President Buhari Approves New Security Measures For S/East, S/South by AAJ50(op): 2:49pm On May 11, 2021 |
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved new security measures for the Southeast and South-South regions of the country.https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-buhari-approves-new-security-measures-for-s-east-s-south/ 15 Likes 6 Shares
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| Health › Reporter's Diary: My COVID-19 Vaccine Experience By Alao Abiodun by AAJ50(op): 8:12am On Mar 22, 2021 |
https://thenationonlineng.net/reporters-diary-my-covid-19-vaccine-experience/ By Alao Abiodun Arriving the C.M.S Primary Health Centre Bariga in Lagos around 9:30am last Friday, the atmosphere was calm, orderly and serene. "Only health workers, security agencies, the press, strategic leaders and other frontline workers are eligible to take part in the first phase of the ongoing vaccine rollout," announced the courteous healthcare matron. At the point of entry, I had to identify myself upon questioning by the security guards. After prompt introduction, I walked in and took a seat confidently knowing fully well I was qualified. The seats were arranged strategically at the centre for people to sit calmly and wait for their turn. The vaccination site was an open-air space. Elderly persons — 70+ and above — retired health workers, some others adorning their nose masks, were seated taking turns to go through the registration and capturing process. While I picked a seat, I developed sudden fear. I guess it was just a vaccine fright because I was about to get the first dose of the Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, which has generated series of controversies in some countries over its safety and efficacy in the past few weeks. But my fears were doused when I saw elderly persons ahead of me getting vaccinated and feeling rejuvenated afterwards. Also, my conversation with some persons at the centre, especially about those who've been vaccinated, rekindled calmness. I mustered to myself I should be okay. The first port of call was to get registered in the vaccine registration booklet with resemblance of NYSC book of life. Answering a couple of questions, all necessary details were rightly documented in the manual registration process before proceeding for the e-capturing process. Prior to this, I had initially registered through a portal created for self-registration but it appears to be invalid upon getting to the site. After the capturing process, which involves responding to questions such as personal details, photo capturing and scanning of the vaccine card issued by the health worker, the next port of call was to receive the vaccine. While the process was a seamless exercise that can be concluded in a jiffy, there were hitches at some point. The e-capturing tool experienced server problems. After about six hours of waiting, in-between, security agencies were prioritised for quick attention — the person administering it asked if I had any relevant or known allergies before taking the vaccine. At about 2:15pm, I received the vaccine. I was with the nurse for under two minutes, the nurse checked my vaccine card, swabbed my left arm, told me that afterward I needed to wait 10 minutes before leaving the arena, asked if I had any other questions and gave me the injection. Once you get the shot, you’ll be given a card that has the date you received the first shot, the scheduled date for the second shot and the type of vaccine that you received — Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on it. Once 10 minutes passed, she asked how I was feeling and I told her I was great. So she said I was free to go Receiving the COVID-19 vaccine was a tremendous sense of relief especially amid the different speculations. I maintained calmness and tried to study my body's response to the jab throughout the rest of the day. I felt fine for the rest of the afternoon while I carried out my other activities of the day. Later in the evening, I felt this sudden dizziness. Advisedly, one is expected to take paracetamol to douse any form of pain. I also had a light feeling of discomfort, including headache and pains at the arm where I got the shot; afterwards I was relieved when I woke up Saturday morning. But the pain from the injection made my left arm heavy. I did not experience any adverse reaction. Getting vaccinated is the only reasonable measure of defense against this raging virus that upended nearly every facet of our lives -- and that of the rest of the world However, while I noticed there was a deficiency in terms of 'counseling' those to be vaccinated before the process, I strongly think there should also be provision for those who are hearing-impaired at the centres. At this point, there is a need to tell more COVID-19 vaccination stories as it could be a more powerful way of convincing some people to take the vaccine than just stating the facts. I look forward to getting my second shot in June! Alao Abiodun is a Journalist with The Nation Newspapers. Cc @Freiburger @R231 @Dominique @Sissy3
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| Politics › Nine Nigerians Contesting In Tuesday’s U.S. Elections by AAJ50(op): 10:47pm On Nov 01, 2020 |
No fewer than nine Nigerian Americans are on the ballot in Tuesday’s general elections in the United States, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.https://thenationonlineng.net/nine-nigerians-contesting-in-tuesdays-u-s-elections/ 39 Likes 5 Shares
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| Politics › Tinubu, Jakande, Others To Be Honoured At Bishop Howells 40th Founder’s Day by AAJ50(op): 11:04am On Sep 05, 2020 |
Bishop Howells Memorial grammer school, Lagos has concluded plans to hold its 40th founder’s day anniversary. The weeklong programme is expected to begin on the 28th of September and to end with the grand finale on October 3rd 2020. According to the school’s chairman board of Governors, Oluseyi Ogungbe at a press conference during the week for the unveiling of the 40th anniversary celebration logo, “Bishop Howells is the 3rd of the four schools that emerged from the prestigious CMS Grammar school on the 3rd October 1980, others being Ajayi Crowther Grammar school, CMS girls’ Grammer school and St. Luke’s Grammar school. "The school has become a veritable assessment-index and proud reference point for sound and round educational impartation not just within its immediate sphere of influence but across a wider latitude". In commemoration of this year's programme, it is expected to feature events such as webinar session on "The 1980 educational revolution in Lagos state" which will have in attendance the Lagos Commissioner for Education Mrs Adefisayo Folasade as the special guest of honour, Dr. Mike Dike, Revd. Fr. Dr. Eugene Oguzie, Dr. Mrs. Olufunmilayo Olusa, others; commemorative gallery exhibition; inter-school quiz competition; planting of 40 commemorative trees; commissioning of infrastructural projects; conferring honours award and the anniversary thanksgiving. Significantly, the school principal, Ven. Tunde Oduwole noted it would be honouring Alhaji Lateef Jakande, first civilian governor of lagos state whose administration the founding of the school was actualised; Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu under whose tenure the policy of returning schools to their original owners was carefully conceived. Among the list of honorees will also consist 40 eminent personalities including five proprietor-Bishops; retired and serving bishops, board members, former principals, old staffers, old students, worthy parents. Also, he noted that there would be a special posthumous award for the school patron, Rt. Revd Adelakun Williamson Howells O.B.E. While looking forward to the epoch making anniversary, the president of the Old students' association, Mr. Akeem Lawal called on old students to join this year's anniversary celebration.
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| TV/Movies › #bbnaija ‘lockdown’ Kicks Off As 20 Housemates Fight For N85m by AAJ50(op): 9:20pm On Jul 19, 2020 |
https://thenationonlineng.net/bbnaija-lockdown-kicks-off-as-20-housemates-fight-for-n85m/ The Big Brother Nigeria Season five kicked off in Lagos on Sunday. In line with the NCDC’s guidelines on COVID-19, there was no live audience to welcome housemates. The housemates for 2020 are: Ozo Chukwu, Victoria Adeyele, Nelson Enwerem (Prince), Boluwatife Aderogba (Lilo), Trikytee, Lucy Essien, Dorathy Bachor, Terseer Kiddwaya, Vee, Praise Nelson, Florence Anyansi (Wathoni), Tochukwu Okechukwu (Tochi), Kate Jones (Ka3na), Ngozi Nlewedim (Erica), Eric Akhigbe, Ezekiel Bright (Brighto), Aisha Umaru (Kaisha), Neo, Tolani Shobajo (Tolanibaj), Layoonn, Nengi. The show holds for 10 weeks. This season, Big Brother is ceding more power to fans with introduction of the tiered voting system, which gives GOtv and DStv subscribers an edge and more votes to keep their favourite BBNaija housemates. According to the organisers, this season’s winner will walk away with N85 million. The breakdown of the grand prize for BBNaija season five include N30 million cash prize; a two-bedroom apartment courtesy Revolution Plus; a top of the range SUV from Nigerian automaker, Innoson Motors; a trip to Dublin courtesy Guinness; home appliances courtesy Scanfrost. Others are a trip to Dubai packaged by Travelbeta; a year’s supply of Indomie noodles, Munch it and Colgate toothpaste; a year’s supply of Pepsi, a branded chiller, trip to watch the UEFA Champions League finale and a brand new Oppo mobile smartphone. Last year’s winner, Mercy Eke, won N30m as well as other mouth-watering gifts. According to the Chief Executive Officer, MultiChoice Nigeria, John Ugbe, the fifth season marks a major milestone in the reality TV series. “We are making this season significant by not only increasing the winnings but also implementing other creative and innovative ways to ensure the show lives up to the premium entertainment, especially during the current pandemic.” The organisers said they were taking measures to keep the housemates safe and coronavirus free. In addition to the thorough health screenings, they would also regularly disinfect the house during the course of the show. Also, external visitors like visiting celebrities and BBNaija Ninjas will not be featured this year. BBNaija season 5 will air daily on DStv channel 198, GOtv Max and Jolli packages on channel 29. DStv viewers can also follow the drama this season with the DStv Now app on a smartphone, tablet or laptop.
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| Crime › Hushpuppi’s Death by AAJ50(op): 6:36am On Jul 06, 2020 |
By Sam Omatseye https://thenationonlineng.net/hushpuppis-death/ It is Ramon Abbas he bears. Even that name puzzles. Some reports anglicise his first name as Raymond. But it is Hushpuppi we know, poetic, lyrical and even symbolic. Hush implies silent, furtive, conspiratorial, shadowy. Puppy, in this regard, means playful like a week-old dog. That makes him a sly dog. But then it has other origin stories. Some others date it back to the founding of New Orleans that gives the world Mahdi Gras, an unhinged carnival for pilgrims of pleasure. An immigrant woman invented a snack of a ball out of cornmeal and the city called it hushpuppy. Their own incarnation of akara. Even then, Abbas’ nickname is spelt ending with an i instead of a y. The one picture that has trended of late features him in a shirt sporting a familiar brand Fendi. But another brand had been stalking him like a forest cat, slinking, longsuffering and calculating. It was a brand as counterforce: FBI. Nabbed in Dubai but caught in the United States, the sojourn of a colorful conman comes to an end. Behind bars, he will wear neither Gucci nor LV, but an orange top that will, at best, say INMATE. Now he is no more Hushpuppi. He is now Abbas. He buried his real name in a casket of lies and deceit. He was reborn a glamour icon, one-named, abandoned home, and became a global Smart Alec. He was a man of means with no means of livelihood. He conquered cyberspace, dispossessed the gullible, stashed his global bank account, strutted the world, amassed dream cars, snored in palaces, dressed like a fop, preened like a peacock, seduced the young and befuddled the old. He became a role model to a lazy generation that lapped luxury without labour. When he was caught, the FBI buried Hushpuppi and rebirthed Abbas. But where is the real Abbas though? Can he recognise Ramon again? He cannot. Like Sophocles’ Antigone, he “neither dwells among men nor ghosts.” He is in a dazed world, a wraith. He died twice; he is born again a jailbird, his third life. He was reckless. Now he is a wreck. But Abbas is a tale for the moment, if in reverse. He was caught trying to denude a group of people in millions of dollars in palliatives in a time of pandemic. Abbas is a picture of avarice at a time of sacrifice. He was flaunting his shoes, cars, mansion, parties at a time when many hid behind homes, suffered in hospitals, coughed in misery, mourned or were mourned. He represented a heartless species when we were supposed to be our neighbours’ keepers, when many were suddenly whisked out of work. When his fellow country folks lost their jobs, and men of means contributed their millions and billions to the poor, Abbas was a show-off. The thing with Abbas was no lockdown could stop his party. His extravagance was online. The world was his audience. He flourished and frolicked in real time and space, but his fans joined him virtually. His was a Viewer’s paradise. The young gawped and gawked, followed him, and commented. When they cursed, they did it out of smouldering admiration. He had come to represent a generation of Nigerians who did not trust their parents or their bosses or their leaders. They followed their greed. They followed Hushpuppi. He was a priest of a new goddess: money. Abbas for them was a sort of escape. He had become the man who gamed the system and scored. All the stadia in the world applauded. They are like the character of the English novel Billy Liar, a young man who lived in his imagination where he had attained power, wealth and glory, although he had nothing other than living from paycheck to paycheck. Abbas embodied that escape for them. They lived in Hushpuppi. They wore his Fendi, lived in his palace, flew in his jet, caroused his women, or were his women, they sat in the driver’s seat of his Ferrari and Lamborghini and Rolls-Royce. Here fellow Nigerians had no chance to host Owambes. Weddings and birthdays and funerals have been pruned to parlors and backyards. It is a time for humility, and it was only proper that the man who countered it be caught and put away. These days no one has anywhere to go with Gucci shoes. No first class tickets to buy to London and take pictures for online vanity. No one has a chance to pile pockets with dollars and pounds to spray a celebrant. Those with big cars cannot drive them to anywhere for displays. No extravagances for the Mephistophelean or the harmless show man. The worst we can do is dress up at home, and flaunt it to our child or wife or husband, like Miss Havisham in Dickens’ Great Expectation who dressed every day for years in her wedding clothes and died in it without leaving her home. Those with special cars only warm their engines and drive around the neighbourhood. These times are revealing our material constipation. Abbas, the man of constipation, has now left the building, his bowels rumbling with faecal waste. Things are upside down. Those who see churches and mosques as avenues for amassing wealth are crowing that they want people together but they are tempting the Lord. It is possible that Abbas had some of these men of God praying for him, and he may be taking from this stolen money to feather the house of God. It is an irony we have people like this thriving when we hear men of God preaching. The point though is that this is an age where the Word of the Lord is trading places with the wealth of the Word. Quite a few churches give precedence to material splendor. It is a different kind of hypocrisy from a war-time play Mother Courage where Brecht says, “Whenever there’s a load of special virtues around, it means something stinks.” Abbas epitomises the Yahoo Boys, and his fall is their fall. It is a comeuppance for a tribe of desperadoes who have demonised technological genius. The new frontier of progress is also their front for fraud. It is not for nothing that he has been associated with some of our big-name politicians, even if they had nothing in common. He has had photo-ops with a few of them. If he were not Hushpuppi but merely Ramon Abbas, we might not have seen such pictures. But our politicians have one quality in common with him: impunity. Where leaders promise and turn back on their word, it is as bad a lie as a Hushpuppi popping up on a person’s email and asking for one piece of information and turning the email into an opportunity to stalk and destroy. They are the monitoring spirits of the internet. They get the person’s account and they empty it. We also see our politicians take away our money when others have nothing. Fraud is now familiar terrain of politicians. To be a politician is to seek avenue for self-service, not service to all. But the arrest of Abbas is hope, but not enough. It shows even the new frontier can be stalked and the crime encircled and ended. Our people are not doing well enough to catch those who are well-off by wrong means. A few have been caught. We want more. Abbas is caught today, and no one is hailing him. His audience is now jeering. He is like Jay Gatsby in Scot Fitzgerald’s novel. He acquires his fable of wealth to get back a woman, and buys a big mansion just like Hushpuppi. Every neighbour comes to his frequent parties but not the woman he craves. He eventually dies alone and poor. Everybody comes to his parties but no one goes to his funeral. Abbas is alone now. So is Hushpuppi. Abbas looks on as no one comes to Hushpuppi’s funeral. Hushpuppi’s frozen eyes look without seeing as Abbas goes behind bars. 2 Likes
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| Politics › Monday Headlines - The Nation Newspapers by AAJ50(op): 6:23am On May 25, 2020 |
1. Eid prayers at home in Southwest states, Kwara - https://thenationonlineng.net/eid-prayers-at-home-in-southwest-states-kwara/ 2. Impact of COVID-19 frightening, says Buhari - https://thenationonlineng.net/impact-of-covid-19-frightening-says-buhari/ 3. Eid-el-Fitr: Governors, others urge Muslims to remain virtuous - https://thenationonlineng.net/eid-el-fitr-governors-others-urge-muslims-to-remain-virtuous/ 4. Man sets sister ablaze for slapping mum - https://thenationonlineng.net/man-sets-sister-ablaze-for-slapping-mum/ 5. Southeast governors, IG clash community policing plan - https://thenationonlineng.net/southeast-governors-ig-clash-community-policing-plan/ 6. Buhari, family members observe Eid prayer inside Aso Villa - https://thenationonlineng.net/buhari-family-members-observe-eid-prayer-inside-aso-viilla/ 7. House seeks schools fumigation before resumption - https://thenationonlineng.net/house-seeks-schools-fumigation-before-resumption/ 8. Patients decry shabby treatment at Niger Centre - https://thenationonlineng.net/patients-decry-shabby-treatment-at-niger-centre/ 9. UK to evacuate citizens - https://thenationonlineng.net/uk-to-evacuate-citizens/ 10. NCDC confirms 313 cases as Lagos discharges 31 - https://thenationonlineng.net/ncdc-confirms-313-cases-as-lagos-discharges-31/ 11. Harvard scholars, others for Aregbesola’s birthday colloquium - https://thenationonlineng.net/harvard-scholars-others-for-aregbesolas-birthday-colloquium/ 12. Rivers Govt to EFCC: stop media trial - https://thenationonlineng.net/rivers-govt-to-efcc-stop-media-trial/ 13. How Eid-el-Fitr was celebrated in Saudi Arabia - https://thenationonlineng.net/how-eid-el-fitr-was-celebrated-in-saudi-arabia/ 14. How illegal miners hurt economy - https://thenationonlineng.net/how-illegal-miners-hurt-economy/ 15. COVID-19 forcing investment in health sector, says NCDC - https://thenationonlineng.net/covid-19-forcing-investment-in-health-sector-says-ncdc/
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| Politics › Wike Announces Temporary Lifting Of Lockdown by AAJ50(op): 7:09am On May 11, 2020 |
Wike announces temporary lifting of lockdown From Rosemary Nwisi, Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has announced the temporary lifting of the total lockdown on Obio/Akpor and Port Harcourt Local Government Areas for two days only, with effect from Tuesday 12th May 2020. Governor Wike made the announcement in a State-Wide broadcast last night. He said that the total lockdown will be lifted on Tuesday 12th May, 2020 and Wednesday, 13th May, 2020. Governor Wike said the temporary lifting of the lockdown is for residents to restock foodstuffs and medicines to their homes. Governor Wike said that the lockdown will be reinstated on Thursday, 14th May, 2020. He said: “Consequently, we have given due consideration to the propositions on the way forward by well-meaning citizens of the State, and after a cautious review of the situation, decided to implement a partial relaxation of the lockdown measures, to enable residents to have some fresh air and replenish their foodstuffs and medicines. “To this end, I hereby announce the temporary lifting of the total lockdown on Obio/Akpor and Port Harcourt Local Governments Areas for two days only, with effect from Tuesday 12th May 2020. All shops, supermarkets, and malls can open to the public for Tuesday and Wednesday, 12 and 13 May 2020. “Similarly, all hospitals and banks can also open and provide full services to the public. “While oil and gas companies are required to submit the list of their staff on essential duties to Government, note that there is no ban on the lifting of petroleum products from depots and other receptacles. “The total lockdown on Obio/Akpor and Port Harcourt Local Government Areas will be reinstated on Thursday 14th May 2020 and remain until further notice.” Governor Wike said all other established restrictions under the Executive Orders on social distancing are still in force. He said: “Compulsory wearing of face mask or scarfs in vehicles and public places; Closure of all land, sea and air borders and entry routes into the State; and Closure of all open markets, including slaughters, hotels, guest houses, cinemas, bars and restaurants; and Ban on gathering, including public burials, weddings, and religious gathering of more than 50 persons. Once again, thank you for your cooperation and understanding. “Please note that our enemy is invisible. Stay at home, maintain social distancing, wash your hands regularly and stay safe. Read Also: Outrage over Wike’s demolition of multi-million naira hotels He said every measure the State Government has imposed was dictated by an assessment of the state’s situation, the trend of transmission and the conviction that it was the right thing to do in the circumstance. “As a Government, we are doing our utmost best, in the face of daunting challenges, to prevent COVID-19 from taking hold in Rivers State; to stop any possible community transmission of this disease before it is too late. “And we shall continue on this trajectory because the alternative would spell a greater disaster for our State and our people. “More so, when these are not arbitrary measures but fully prescribed and backed by the ordinary laws of our State, especially, Executive Orders numbers: 1 to 6. “So far, all our measures and actions are not arbitrary but fully prescribed, guided and backed by the ordinary laws of our State, especially Executive Order numbers 1 to 6, which apply equally to all persons throughout the State. As a Government, we are obliged to enforce our laws, and in the present circumstance, we have done so without fear or favour,” he said. He added: “We equally made it loud and clear that in the fight against COVI/D-19 there would be no sacred cows; no double standards, and no sentiments of any kind, whether political, ethnic, religious, status, emotional or otherwise. “In the last few days we have pursued with vigour and secured several convictions against those who intentional violated our COVID-19 containment laws in the same way others States are doing. “The forfeited trucks to be auctioned by the Deputy Sherriff were not confiscated arbitrarily by the State Government, but by the orders of our Courts. Governor Wike stated that the demolition of the two hotels in Eleme was done in line with extant laws. He said: “Similarly, we acted against the hotelier because, apart from using the facility to jeopardize the lives of our citizens in violation of the extant law, the owner audaciously unleashed thugs lead by the Eleme Local Government Youth Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party and inflicted severe injuries on our task-force members who went to enforce the law against the continued operation of the hotel. “As we speak, nobody knows the fate of the lives of most of the victims of that brazen and deadly attack given the severity of the head injuries they sustained. “And so, we’ve done no wrong as all our actions were taken in good faith and justified by, under and within the purview of the Executive Orders, which have neither been challenged nor set aside by any competent court of law. The Governor said he remains focused on protecting Rivers people. He said: “Therefore, while we welcome genuine criticisms directed towards strengthening our intervention measures; it is no use joining issues with uninformed critics and social media legal practitioners who, blinded and prodded by sheer politics, bias and hatred, have opted to demonized and paint our lawful and responsible actions in bad light. “Granted that we may not have totally achieved our targets, but we are convinced that, so far, the lockdown and the other measures have impacted greatly in containing and preventing the onslaught of the pandemic on Rivers State. “We therefore thank the entire people of Rivers State for the overwhelming understanding you have shown even as you continue to endure the pains of the restrictions on your wellbeing and fundamental freedoms.” https://thenationonlineng.net/just-in-wike-announces-temporary-lifting-of-lockdown/ lalastica mynd44
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| TV/Movies › Sanyeri Speaks About His Tribal Marks, Family In Canada, Inability To Speak ... by AAJ50(op): 11:02pm On Feb 08, 2020 |
Popular Yoruba comic actor, Olaniyi Afonja known as "Sanyeri" in an interview with Premium Times, has revealed how his inability to speak English language, hindered him a lot. The Oyo-born actor, Sanyeri as he is fondly called, explained that he ended his education at the point of secondary school O'level, so he stopped schooling and ventured into "acting" When quizzed of he had plans to go back to school, he revealed that he was ready to go back to school and as such, he is currently under the tutelage of teacher who takes him regularly on English language. http:///s4bee40da200208en_ng
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| Politics › "Where Is The Evidence?" - Nigerians React Over Killing Of 250 Bandits by AAJ50(op): 10:36pm On Feb 06, 2020 |
Nigerians have taken to social media to react over the news that the Special squad of the Nigeria police called "Operation Puff Adder" stormed the Ansaru Terror Group camp located in Kuduru Forest, Birnin Gwari, Kaduna State and killed 250 members of the terror group. Read more: http:///s295660c7200206en_ng
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| Politics › After Operation Amotekun, The Coming Of Operation Ogbunigwe And Shege Ka Fasa by AAJ50(op): 11:23pm On Jan 29, 2020 |
Down to the southwest region, the rising spate of insecurity in region birthed the "Operation Amotekun" and so far it has received widespread commendations from many and few backlash from those who brought in sentimental views. It therefore appears that this complementary security outfit which has fought its way through for survival upon the unveiling by the southwest governors, is set to replicate itself in other regions of the country and now the nation is set to witness an avalanche of "Operations" across the nation — Operation Obunigwe in the east, Operation Amotekun in the west and Operation Shege Ka Fasa in the North — directed towards tackling insecurity and criminal activities. Read Also: https://m.hub.opera.com/system/preview?aid=abbe7949e0a8473d8cded6e0f50a92a6
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| Politics › Why Gov Sanwo-olu Should Change His Advisers by AAJ50(op): 11:02pm On Jan 29, 2020 |
One of the many question which keeps resonating in the mind of many is, who are those advising our dear Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu? Because it appears he is threading quietly on a very thorny path. When some unfriendly and obnoxious policies are made, it makes one to wonder if there was a wide and elaborate consultation/town hall meetings for popular acceptance of these policies. The recent policy made by the Lagos state government under under leadership of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to clampdown on Okadas, Opay's ORide, GOkada and some others with respect to some routes in Lagos is very much unfriendly and ill-timed. It makes one to wonder why the "ease of doing business" is under threat in a state regarded to be the model for other states. Read More: https://m.hub.opera.com/system/preview?aid=9ebd66f8552245f0a8da8aa0163014e8
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| Politics › See How Nuhu Ribadu And Rasak Okoya Gathered Different Nigeria's Political Enemi by AAJ50(op): 9:08pm On Jan 13, 2020 |
Over the weekend, the wedding ceremony of Nuhu Ribadu's son and the 80th birthday celebration of Chief Rasak Okoya gathered different Nigeria's political gladiators who Nigerians perceive to be "enemies" under one roof and indeed it got everyone talking. These bigwigs were the cynosure of all eyes as they cast aside their bitterness to exhange banters and light jokes. Read More: http:///s537ccf22200113en_ng
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| Politics › 'it's An Insult To Nigeria For Bode George To Show Interest In 2023 Presidency' by AAJ50(op): 7:18pm On Jan 11, 2020 |
A Chieftain in All Progressive Congress (APC), Lagos Chapter, Hon. Moshood Adegoke Salvador, has described Bode George's interest to run for presidency in 2023 as an insult to the country. Read more: http:///s7facd098200109en_ng
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| Politics › Real Reason Why One Of Bobrisky's Strong Critics Was Sent To Prison by AAJ50(op): 7:10pm On Jan 11, 2020 |
Otunba Segun Runsewe who is the Director-General of the National Centre for Arts and Culture, constantly criticized Bobrisky describing him as a threat to Nigeria’s morals. He even went as far as threatening to arrest him. This had many people wondering what obsession he has with Bobrisky. Read More: http:///s3ca36408200109en_ng
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| Politics › This Could Be The Reason Why Sanwo-olu, Oyetola, Abiodun Boycotted The Amotekun by AAJ50(op): 6:55pm On Jan 11, 2020 |
Excerpt: Recall that in 2019, The Nation Newspaper exclusively reported how Kayode Fayemi, Nasir El-rufai and some other governors plotted to remove Adams Oshiomhole but it took the tactical intervention of Prof. Zulum and some other pro-Oshiomhole governors comprising Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun) and Gboyega Oyetola (Osun) to abort the plot. Read more: http:///s473d7337200110en_ng
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| Christianity Etc › See The Nigerian Pastor Who Died At The Age Of 114 Years Old by AAJ50(op): 8:30pm On Jan 06, 2020 |
Rev. Samuel Akinbode Sadela, born in the year 1900, in the month of August, died at the ripe age of 114 years old. Spiritually, there are two clear distinction of men in the body of Christ, we have the "men-of-God" and the "men-from-God". Baba Sadela as he was fondly called during his lifetime was not just a man of God but a man from God -- his modest lifestyle, preaching and other amazing attributes are indeed worthy of emulation. Read more: http:///s5e903e25200106en_ng 1 Like
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| Politics › 2023 Presidency: Whose Turn Is It? - South, East, West Or The North Again? by AAJ50(op): 7:18am On Jan 06, 2020 |
The 2023 presidency race has begun in earnest. Days ago, according to news reports, Bode George indicated his interest to run in 2023, this was disclosed by his aide. Many people are still under the illusion that 2023 is still far away not knowing that in the twinkle of an eye, the race has silently begun. It is a know fact that there's going to be vacancy in Aso Villa by 2023 and the unanswered question for now is who will occupy it? Read more: http:///s1478e535200104en_ng Cc lalastica, mynd44, ishilove
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| Politics › Efcc’s 14 Days Detention Order: What Is Senator Shehu Sani's Fate? by AAJ50(op): 7:57pm On Jan 03, 2020 |
Recall that on new year's eve, according to News reports, Senator Shehu was arrested by the Nation's anti-graft agency; the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Abuja over his alleged involvement in extortion scandal and since then, his arrest has continued to generate heated debates on social media space. http:///news/detail/3eebc9573e8dffd704dddab02c755e20?product=
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| Properties › Beware Of Fire Outbreak This Season: See Reasons by AAJ50(op): 7:48pm On Jan 03, 2020 |
It is crystal clear that we are now in the harmattan season, this season comes with a dry and dusty atmosphere. The atmosphere also comes with a cold nature especially at dawn and very early in the morning. Read more: http:///s5b444544200102en_ng
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| Politics › Who Is 2019 Most Performing South West Governor? by AAJ50(op): 10:04pm On Dec 27, 2019*. Modified: 11:09pm On Dec 27, 2019 |
For every journey, there must be an account of stewardship at every point in time. This is necessary for the purpose of evaluation and most importantly to underscore ones progress so far. How time flies, many of the state governors who were sworn in on May 29th 2019, have marked more than 200 days in office and some southwest state governors are no exception except for three whose tenure which had a different tenure cycle. The southwest state governors comprising - Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Ondo, Ekiti, Osun have different tales of how they have fared in the past months. It has been different strokes for different state governors. While some governors have already hit the ground running in, some are still struggling to co-ordinate the affairs of their state due to plethora of challenges. Read more: http:///s94c4fa9191227en_ng
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| Business › After Detty December, How To Survive January 2020 Financially by AAJ50(op): 9:51pm On Dec 27, 2019 |
Just like popular song - After the reggae, play the blues - synonymously, after the frolicking moments of Detty December, comes the long-month of January which marks the beginning of every year. No doubt, January of every year is considered a month which seems longer. Hence, it comes with range of financial burdens that keeps one thinking. For those with kids, they are faced with how to pay the children fees, while for those who are not gainfully employed, they are faced with plethora of demands and how to rationalize their various resources. The truth remains that, January is perhaps the longest month of the year. Since the yuletide has passed, we’re back to reality, there's this sort of "calculative" strategy before spending on whatever demands or needs. Many people embarked on sort of unaccounted spending in December, and now they are have to experience sort of financial hangover in January. January is one important month that teaches one lesson anyway, it's one of the perfect month to challenge your spending habits. Trying to rationalize your spending in January isn’t just about challenging yourself for a single month, it’s about starting replicating it as you sojourn through other months. You've to think about it as a New Year resolution. Tips on how to survive through month of January 2020 It's expedient to understand that the best way to spend more wisely is to align your spending with your budget and values. As an individual, you must be guided by your personal values. You have a take a moment to write down the things that are most important to you in life. Hence, the usefulness of a budget plan cannot be over estimated. A budget details the list out of one's required spending for the month. It is simply a plan for your money. Your budget should outline how your expenses measure up to your income. It's therefore necessary for you to plan your spending and minimize overspending or sort of frivolous spending. You have to factor in expenses that occur regularly. It's therefore important you have a budget to guide how you spend the little money you have in January till the end of the month because it will be too early to start borrowing from anyone. So in summary, 1. Keep a careful track of your expenses 2. Spending is inevitable 3. Overspending is avoidable 4. Little saving is achievable 5. Be honest with yourself about your financial status. It is crystal clear that December remains the most expensive month of the year for a lot of people, people spend so lavishly that they forget that another year cycle will kick-off. So Dear Readers, spend your money wisely according to what you have in your budget. http:///s93a63e3191227en_ng
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| Politics › Social Media Bill: Top Nigerians In ‘support’, ‘against’ The Bill by AAJ50(op): 9:55am On Dec 05, 2019 |
For the past few weeks, the social media bill, titled; ‘Protection from internet falsehood and manipulations bill’ as sponsored by Sen. Mohammed Sani Musa, a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, representing Niger East Senatorial District has been a subject of discourse. ALAO ABIODUN writes The controversial social media bill has generated heated debate since it scaled second reading on the floor of the red chamber and so many top Nigerians especially those who are perceived as top personalities in the society have expressed their stands on the issue. There are two sides to the coin in this proposed bid to regulate the social media — While we have those who have thrown their weight in support of the bill, we also have those have condemned the bill and have come against the bill publicly. Those in support of the bill are of the opinion that it is necessary to curb and stem the tide of fake news which is doing more harm than good to the country. While on the other hand, those against the bill have stated that the passage of the bill into law will give room for dictatorial tendencies from the government and also a sort of crackdown on dissidents who air their views or opinions through these media. Read More: https://thenationonlineng.net/social-media-bill-top-nigerians-in-support-against-the-bill/
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| Politics › Edo APC Suspends Oshiomhole Following Vote Of No Confidence by AAJ50(op): 9:17pm On Nov 12, 2019 |
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has suspended the National Chairman of the party, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, over his role in the crisis rocking the state chapter of the party. The decision followed the vote of no confidence passed on Comrade Oshiomhole by the Chairmen of the APC in the 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Edo State. According to a statement signed by Edo APC Chairman, Anselm Ojezua and Assistant State Secretary, Ikuenobe Anthony, “Consequent on the development, the State Executive Committee has adopted the vote of no confidence passed on him and the subsisting suspension order from the organs of the party in the state.” https://thenationonlineng.net/edo-apc-suspends-oshiomhole-following-vote-of-no-confidence/
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| Politics › $9.6b Award: UK Court Orders Stay Of Execution, Demands $200m Security Deposit by AAJ50(op): 4:07pm On Sep 26, 2019 |
The English Commercial and Arbitration has ordered a stay of execution of the $9.6billion damages secured against Nigeria by Process and Industrial Developments (P&ID) pending the determination of an appeal by the Federal Government. It however asked the government to make a security payment of $200million to the court. The court also granted Nigeria’s leave to file an appeal against the award. P&ID secured the damages against Nigeria following a failed Gas Supply Project Agreement (GSPA) contract between it and the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources. A brief by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN) from London said: “Stay of execution granted subject to payment of $200m security payment to court pending the determination of the appeal the leave for which has been granted by the commercial court Source: https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-9-6b-award-uk-court-orders-stay-of-execution-demands-200m-security-deposit/ Cc 8 Likes 1 Share |
| Crime › Six Disasters To Watch Out For In The ‘ember Months’ by AAJ50(op): 7:56pm On Sep 24, 2019 |
Many Nigerians perceive the ember months — September, October, November and December- to be synonymous with mysterious happenings. Within these four months, a fever, perhaps sort of anxiety, grips most Nigerians. Without doubt, the ‘ember’ months are always the busiest on roads for many reasons and the air of festivity within these periods makes everyone ecstatic. From the religious perspective, many people believe these tragic occurrences are caused by evil spirits associated with these months. They argue it is a season when prayers should be intensified to curtail the incidence of evil. While this fear for the ‘Ember months’ seems to be a natural phenomenon, it is important that we also pay attention to the dangers that have now been associated to what is now termed “the ember months”. Fire Outbreak – Fire is one of the major causes of accident during Ember months because the air becomes dryer, thus encouraging chain reaction of fire. Ember months usually come with gradual subsiding of the rains and encroachment of the Harmattan haze. These Harmattan hazes fuel fire outbreak in marketplaces, offices, worship centers, farms, bushes Accidents – In Nigeria, the ember months are known as a period of hectic activity on roads. People use this end of year period to engage in business and travel to visit loved ones living far away. According to the Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC), a total of 5,181 Nigerians lost their lives in road traffic crashes (RTC) in 2018. Further analysis revealed that the top five causes of road accidents are: Speed violation Wrongful overtaking Dangerous driving Tyre burst Brake failure. Other factors that also cause road accidents during this period are: excessive speeding, overloading and impatient passengers making passive comments to the driver while driving. Many drivers place their safety at risk by overloading their vehicles. Kidnapping – Though insecurity and kidnapping are not new in Nigeria, there are always on the increase in during the ember months. Kidnapping has evolved into a lingering, pervasive security threat and fast-paced and multifaceted criminal enterprise. It is now perpetrated by diverse armed groups and criminal gangs operating across the country Young and old have been victims; others have had the gruesome experience of loosing loved ones to these kidnappers. Robbery and other criminal activities – Some of the most common types of robberies experienced in Nigeria are home robberies, car robberies and bank robberies. Today, armed robbery is not only one of the biggest threat in Nigeria, but also a social scourge Robberies can occur almost anywhere at any time, but tend to occur more often in anticipated settings and at expected times. All that is necessary is a motivated robber and an unwilling victim at the wrong place at the wrong time. Excessive alcohol intake and smoking – Alcohol is a major factor in many speed-related crashes. Sadly, manufacturers of alcoholic beverages have not been very supportive of anti-drink drive campaigns. Small-sized bottles of alcoholic drinks are being consumed by drivers without a thought for safety on the road. In some advanced nations such as the United Kingdom, members of the public have adequate information about the legal alcohol limits. Reckless driving of commercial vehicles – Some drivers are very reckless. They see themselves as the kings of the road. So, they park, stop and swerve the car indiscriminately. Funny enough, they involve themselves in a car race to know who is a faster driver. While doing this, they mistakenly hit pedestrians crossing, traders or even bystanders. This can result in grave injuries or even deaths. All these acts are very dangerous to road users and needs to be looked into if we want people to be safe. As it has done over the past several years, it is expected that the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) will once again embark upon its annual road safety campaign. In all that you do during this Ember months, remember to stay safe, be watchful and careful Source: https://thenationonlineng.net/six-dangers-to-watch-out-for-in-ember-months/
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| Celebrities › How Toyin Abraham, Lizzy Anjorin Fell Apart by AAJ50(op): 8:42am On Sep 23, 2019 |
The feud between Nollywood actresses, Toyin Abraham and Lizzy Anjorin, appears not to be ending soon.Source: https://thenationonlineng.net/how-toyin-abraham-lizzy-anjorin-fell-apart/ 1 Like 1 Share
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