Nigerian programmer and media strategist, Fashina Olaoluwa has officially been appointed as a West African (ECOWAS) Youth Council ambassador.

The appointment is not far fetched from the testament to his works in the promotion of regional peace and entrepreneurship in the West African region, most especially Nigeria.

His appointment letter, dated 22nd December, 2022, was accompanied with the necessary documents attached to the diplomatic mission.

The letter of appointment dated 22nd December, 2022, was accompanied with…https://ayokinews.com/ecowas-appoints-fashina-olaoluwa-youth-ambassador/ (Click link to continue story)

The Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, on Tuesday 26th October, 2021, commissioned the newly constructed Marine Police post at the university's Lagoon front. ayokinews.com reports

The newly constructed police post at the university now replaces the former which was built in 1991/1992.

Speaking during the event was the Lagos state Police Commander in charge of Area 'C', ACP Fatai Tijani, who led the police delegation, lauded the UNILAG management for the development saying the newly constructed Marine Police post situated at the university lagoon front complements the Police efforts in improving security of lives and properties especially the coastal areas of the state.

ACP Fatai Tijani, who represented the Lagos state police commissioner, CP Akeem Odumosu, also used the medium to commend the Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe led UNILAG management for maintaining a robust relationship with the police force.

He stated that the Marine security post would improve police presence within and outside the UNILAG campus and also strengthen security surveillance around Iwaya, Makoko, Oworonshoki and other coastal communities in the state.

Also Check: https://ayokinews.com/unilag-vc-prof-oluwatoyin-ogundipe-commissions-new-marine-police-post-video/

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The founder and senior pastor of the Christ Apostolic Miracle Ministry, Apostle Paul Okikijesu, has issued out prophesies, warning Nigeria and other nations of the world of impending dangers. ayokinews.com reports

He made this known in his new prophecy where he warned that Nigerians should pray against financial slavery and also the loss of an ex-President of the country.

He also warned that Nigeria should pray against the death of a popular Nigerian Hip Hop star, gospel musician, juju and Fuji music artiste while also warning of impending loss of lives in the Nigeria Nollywood industry.

The prophesy also contains of warnings to the United States of America (USA) along with the various ambassadors/ representatives of countries in the United Nations (UN).

“Thus says the Lord: Nigerians need to pray seriously; so that the future generations of the country will not continue to pay endless loans.

“The people at the foreign sector, the marketing sector, the oil and gas sector and the... https://ayokinews.com/fearful-prophecies-about-nigeria-music-stars-actors-us-others-emerge/

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has lashed out at the Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, calling his government a total failure and that he would also leave government as a failed leader. ayokinews.com reports

This was made known in a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Kola Ologbondiyan, who noted that as long as President Buhari is a product of corrupt, inept, direction-less and anti-people APC, he’d leave office as a total failure.

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) noted that the several attempts of President Muhammadu Buhari to whitewash the APC is only an exercise which exists on the paper.

The PDP said, “President Buhari and his APC have failed in their... https://ayokinews.com/youre-a-failed-leader-pdp-tells-president-buhari/

A former Nigerian Minister of Information, Jerry Gana, has said that Nigerians are the most miserable set of people on the African continent. ayokinews.com reports

Gana made this known while speaking at an event organized by the Kogi People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Renaissance Group on Saturday in Abuja (FCT).

Gana who happens to be a PDP chieftain, lamented how frustrated and hopeless Nigerian youths are becoming as result of the deplorable condition and harsh policies of the country.

He further noted that the PDP “is the only... https://ayokinews.com/nigerians-are-the-most-miserable-in-africa-nothing-is-moving-jerry-gana/

The Nigerian Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said that terrorism has no boundary and that the world won’t be a better place if allowed to thrive. ayokinews.com reports

Lai made this known while speaking with some international media organization on Friday in Washington DC.

He stressed that the world needs to see terrorism as a global threat to the existence of the human race while calling for a global cooperation in crushing the terror.

“Terrorism is global and has no boundary. For the world to be saved, every corner of the world must be saved.

“We can see from the example of the US, where Taliban takes over... https://ayokinews.com/terrorism-has-no-boundary-lai-mohammed-solicits-for-global-support-against-terrorism/

A lady named Chioma Ifemeludike, has come out to confess how she committed adultery with the founder and Senior Pastor of Omega Fire Ministry (OFM), Apostle Johnson Suleman. ayokinews.com reports

Ifemeludike narrated that she got an encounter with Apostle Suleman in a sex hookup which was organized and arranged by her friend named Lynda.

She noted that as at the time of the hookup, she was in desperate need of money as she had just finished her university degree programme and awaiting her NYSC service. She explained how she needed the money to get her basic need in preparation for her national youth service.

Ifemeludike stated that she met Suleman for the first time at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos where they both had sex after which Suleman slipped his phone number into her hands telling her not to tell her friend (Lynda) that he gave her his number.

After the sex, she noted that Apostle Suleman brought... https://ayokinews.com/revealed-how-i-slept-with-apostle-suleman-twice-chioma-ifemeludike/

Big Brother ‘Pepper Dem’ housemate/contestant, Tacha, has stated to her fans that the idea of getting married and settling down with a man frightens her so much. ayokinews.com reports

The reality TV star made this known in a post she made on her Instagram-story where she expressed her... https://ayokinews.com/the-idea-of-marriage-frightens-me-tacha/

The spiritual leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has opined that religious bodies/systems should be allowed to handle issues of corruption in Nigeria. ayokinews.com reports

Primate Ayodele made this known in a statement released by his media office on Friday 20th August, 2021. He lamented about how corruption had eaten deep into the Nigerian system and also how our leaders are being untruthful.

“Nigeria has gone deep in corruption and it’s becoming impossible to overcome it. This is because political leaders don’t fear the oath they swore before coming into office. They don’t see it as anything anymore because the institutions which are the judges that swore them in are not even strong enough, corruption has eaten deep into the judiciary system too.

“Going forward, the religious system should be allowed to take over the battle against corruption in Nigeria. This should include Christianity, Islam... https://ayokinews.com/ogun-sango-esu-others-should-be-adopted-in-fighting-corruption-primate-ayodele/

Nigerian Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has told Nigerians that despite the current woes of the country, God is working towards placing Nigeria on a good path of political and economic development. ayokinews.com reports

VP Osinbajo made this known while giving an address on “News Beginning” at the 25th annual convention of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), which was held in the Americas.

He noted that despite all the wave of tribulations facing the country, God is setting... https://ayokinews.com/god-is-set-to-give-nigeria-a-new-glorious-beginning-vp-yemi-osinbajo/

The Governor of Yobe state and Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker and Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), Mai Mala Buni, has explained to Nigerians reasons why the ruling party is battling with various crisis. ayokinews.com reports

Governor Buni who was represented at the APC appeal committees inauguration by the Secretary APC CECPC, John Akpanudoedehe, stated at the congress to produce the party national organs started on the 31st of July and went as planned.

“However, it is expected that wherever and whenever there is a competition, of course, there is bound to be contestations,” he added.

He further stated that the appeal committee is being inaugurated as a channel for aggrieved members of the party who aren’t happy with the processes.

“This party is for all Nigerians. Therefore we must show, not only by words but by concrete actions, that there’s no attempt to... https://ayokinews.com/politics-why-apc-is-in-crisis-gov-buni-explains/

Nigerian Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, has spoken on the indictment and possible extradition of popular super cop, DCP Aba Kyari, by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). ayokinews.com reports

DCP Aba Kyari, was earlier indicted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), in a fraud investigation against popular internet sensation Igbalode Ramon Abbas (AKA) ‘Ray Hushpuppi‘.

Speaking with Voice Of America (VOA), AGF Abubakar Malami, noted Nigeria and the United States has a bilateral relationship and that... https://ayokinews.com/the-law-will-be-followed-malami-speaks-on-aba-kyaris-extradition/

Big Brother Naija Season 6 housemate, ‘Whitemoney’ has revealed during a recent discussion with fellow housemate that he once sold “puff puff” in the streets of Yaba, Lagos state. ayokinews.com reports

Whitemoney, while talking to Arin, decided to open up about his past hustling experience while he was still trying to make ends meet.

He made it known to Arin that his knowledge in several trades made him develop the ability of learning quick.

“If you mistakenly put me inside an helicopter . If I sear and look at it, I’ll be... https://ayokinews.com/bbnaija-i-once-sold-puff-puff-at-yaba-lagos-whitemoney/

German sport kit production company, PUMA, has terminated its four (4) year $2.76 million worth contract signed with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN). ayokinews.com reports

The four (4) year contract deal was earlier on July 24, 2019, signed by the President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and was due to expire by 2022.

The German firm in a letter signed by its Director, Manuel Edlheimb, made it known that the 4 year contract deal was terminated over the failure of the Nigerian athletes to wear the company brand kits at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games.

“We are referring to the licensing and sponsoring agreement signed between our company and your federation.

“As a direct consequence of the recent developments, particularly at the... https://ayokinews.com/puma-terminates-nigeria-4-years-contract-over-failure-to-wear-kit-at-tokyo-2020-olympics/

The Governor of Katsina state, Aminu Bello-Masari, has reveled that about 10 Local Government Areas (LGAs) are under the control of armed bandits in the state. ayokinews.com reports

The Governor made the chilling revelation while receiving the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant-General Faruk Yahaya, on Thursday.

The Governor specifically told the COAS President Muhammadu Buhari’s home state is currently being overrun by armed banfits and that 10 LGAs in the state had already been taken over by the armed men.

Governor Massa lamented the worsening insecurity in the country thereby urging the new COAS to step up his... https://ayokinews.com/bandits-control-10-lgas-in-president-buharis-home-state-gov-masari/

Precious Chikwendu, ex-wife to former Nigerian Minister of Aviation and Chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Femi Fani-Kayode, has allegedly been detained by the Nigerian Police in Abuja (FCT). ayokinews.com reports

The report of Precious alleged detention was made public via popular micro blogging app (Twitter), by a Child Rights Activist named... https://ayokinews.com/breaking-police-arrests-fani-kayodes-ex-wife-precious-chikwendu/

Popular African-American singer turned beauty and fashion mogul, Rihana, has now officially attained the billionaire status as announced by Forbes on Wednesday 4th August, 2021. ayokinews.com reports

Rihana 33, now has an estimated net worth of $1.7 billion dollars, making her the richest female musician in the world as she not only deals in music but also in the fashion and beauty business.

The 33 years old singer entered the fashion and beauty business four (4) years ago, a move which skyrocketed her net worth to... https://ayokinews.com/singer-rihana-officially-a-billionaire-at-33-years-old-according-to-forbes/

‌A former Nigerian Deputy Inspector General (DIG) and Senator representing Niger North senatorial district, Senator Nuhu Aliyu, has on Wednesday 4th August, 2021, been reported dead. ayokinews.com reports

The Nigerian politician was said to have died on Wednesday after suffering from a brief illness.

The report of his death was announced and confirmed in a statement issued by Secretary to Niger State... https://ayokinews.com/breaking-former-nigerian-senator-is-dead/

The spiritual leader and founder of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has on Wednesday 4th August, 2021, issued a prophesy warning the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) ahead of the upcoming 2023 election. ayokinews.com reports

The cleric noted that Nigerians are already tired of the current political administration of the APC ruling party and that the “solitary way the gathering can reclaim it’s picture is by chipping away at the numerous issues looked by the nation or something bad might happen, the official seat will be lost bravely in 2023.”

Primate Ayodele warned the party to settle the uprising issues affecting the country else, the party will loose most of its controlled districts in the country.

“If APC doesn’t deal with the financial and security difficulties of the nation well, they will lose the official... https://ayokinews.com/apc-to-loose-2023-election-if-care-isnt-taken-primate-ayodele-warns/

A Nigerian High Court seated in Oyo state, has has granted an exparte restricting the Department of State Service (DSS) and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) from intimidating, arresting, harassing, and blocking the bank accounts of popular Yoruba Nation activist/agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo also known as ‘Sunday Igboho’. ayokinews.com reports

The Judgment was given by Justice Ladiean Akintola, of the Oyo High Court following an exparte motion filed by the defense counsel to Sunday Igboho.

The motion was also drawn out of a developing motion filed which demands for the compensation fund of... https://ayokinews.com/court-restrains-dss-agf-from-arresting-blocking-of-sunday-igboho-accounts/

‍The Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwolu, has on Tuesday 3rd August, 2021, visited the former Governor of the state and National Leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in London. ayokinews.com reports

The National leader of the APC was last week rumored to have been hospitalized in London, a news which spread like wildfire across Nigeria. The report was further debunked by the his aide, Tunde Rahman, who stated that the... https://ayokinews.com/sanwolu-pictured-with-apc-national-leader-asiwaju-bola-tinubu-in-london-amid-death-rumor/

Big Brother Naija Season 6 housemate, Maria, has revealed to her fellow housemates about her once having a three-some sexual engagement. ayokinews.com reports

Maria disclosed this part of her sex life during a “Truth and Dare” game with other housemates.

Maria was quoted as saying, “I’ve had a three-some, with... https://ayokinews.com/bbnaija-i-once-had-a-party-maria-reveals/

The first Nigerian athlete to win a medal in the ongoing Tokyo 2020 Olympics Games, Ese Brume, has disclosed her plan of wearing her bronze medal on the Founder/General Overseer of the Living Faith Worldwide church, Bishop David Oyedepo. ayokinews.com reports

Brume 25, won her first Olympics Bronze medal after she recorded a 6.97 metres jump in the final rounds of the event.

Brume dedicated her Olympic medal to Bishop David Oyedepo, and also thanked Nigerians for their faith and support.

According to Brume, “Setting the African record boosted my confidence because then my injury was still fresh, yet I was able to... https://ayokinews.com/i-plan-wearing-my-olympic-medal-on-bishop-oyedepo-ese-brume/

The Bayelsa State Government has come out to reveal that it has uncovered a protest plot by some aggrieved members of the Baraza Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited over investment issues in the cooperative society. ayokinews.com reports

The Bayelsa state government made this known in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Mr Ayibaina Duba, on Monday.

The aggrieved members of the cooperative society were further warned to disembark on the purported riot/protest as the... https://ayokinews.com/bayelsa-state-govt-warns-baraza-cooperative-society-members-against-riot-protest/

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assured Nigerians of the banks compliance to the legitimate foreign exchange demands of customers as it rolls out it monitoring mechanisms. ayokinews.com reports

The CBN assurance was made public by the bank’s acting Director in Charge of Corporate Communications, Osita Nwanisobi, while speaking with business correspondents at the apex headquarters in Abuja.

Nwanisobi noted that the CBN had already put in place the appropriate... https://ayokinews.com/forex-supply-cbn-assures-customers-of-compliance/

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reacted to a recent crime advisory claim made by popular Nigerian socialite, Ismaila Mustapha, also known as ‘Mompha’. ayokinews.com reports

Mompha had recently in an interview with popular Nigerian media personality, Daddy Freeze, revealed that during the course of his money laundering trial with the EFCC, an official of the commission advised him to keep on a low profile.

Reacting to the claim made by Mompha, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), further... https://ayokinews.com/efcc-denies-giving-mompha-advisory-counsel/

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso in Oyo State, has been ranked as the 11th best university in Nigeria by AD Scientific Index Limited, a leading global ranking body based in Turkey. ayokinews.com reports

This was made known in a statement released and signed by the university's Public Relations Officer, Lekan Fadeyi, on Wednesday in Ibadan.

In the latest ranking, LAUTECH was ranked as the 11th best Nigerian University in the 2021 world scientist and university rankings while the... https://ayokinews.com/lautech-ranked-11th-best-university-in-nigeria/

The Nigerian Minister for Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has revealed to Nigerians that ‘Team Nigeria’ is currently participating in the 2029 Tokyo Olympic games to win medals. ayokinews.com reports

The Honourable Minister made this known while speaking at an event organized by the Ethiopian Airlines at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Tuesday.

Dare said, “We are grateful to the Federal Government, Corporate Nigeria and all those who supported Team Nigeria by adopting our athletes. I want Nigerians to wish Team Nigeria the very best as we compete with the very best in the world at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics; 205 countries with over... https://ayokinews.com/2020-olympics-team-nigeria-in-tokyo-to-win-medals-sports-minister/

The Nigerian Chief of Defense Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, is set to visit the 34 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Obinze, Owerri, Imo state on Thursday July, 2021. ayokinews.com reports

This was made public by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations of the Brigade, Lt. Babatunde Zubairu, while talking to newsmen in the state’s capital in Owerri.

Zubairu noted that the CDS would be having a security... https://ayokinews.com/official-cds-lucky-irabor-to-visit-imo-on-thursday/

The Ijaw people of the Niger Delta region of Nigeria has urged the federal government to take proactive measures in the prevention and protection of the annual flood incident in the region. ayokinews.com reports

This was made known by the National President of the Ijaw Peoples Development Initiative, Comrade Austin Ozobo, while speaking to newsmen in Warri on Tuesday.

Ozobo lamented the annual flood record in the Ijaw region and that the Nigerian Federal Government should take the necessary steps in preventing the constant flood occurrence so as to save lives and properties.

“We expected government in every tier to make preparations towards evacuating residents in the flood-prone riverine communities. But despite the warning, no effort has been put in place. It is actually sad.

“As residents of riverine communities, we have seen the rising flood level in our communities, but how can our people be... https://ayokinews.com/flood-alert-take-proactive-measures-ijaw-people-urges-nigerian-fg/

Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), has accused the Nigerian Federal government of clamping down on Southern secessionists/agitators while bandits and terrorists are being pampered. ayokinews.com reports

This was made known by HURIWA’s National Coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko, while resting yo the arrest of Pan Yoruba Activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo also known as Sunday Igboho in Benin Republic.

“The selective arrests of mainly Southern Nigerian born agitators whilst pampering and petting... https://ayokinews.com/igboho-nigerian-fg-arrests-southern-agitators-pampers-bandits-terrorists-huriwa/