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Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has warned of upheaval in the country if things continue the way they are at the moment. Omokri added his voice to the popular claim that the government’s cash transfer to the ‘poorest of the poor’ in the country is lopsided. Since the government began the conditional cash transfers due to the Coronavirus lockdown, many Nigerians have cried out that the money has been majorly distributed in the North. And Omokri, in a tweet on Sunday night, claimed that only twelve percent of the cash had gone to the entire South,…
In a bid to contain the spread of COVID-19, Borno State government has ordered a total lockdown and shut its borders against non-essential movements. Alhaji Umar Kadafur, the Deputy Governor of Borno, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, said that the order would take effect from Monday, April 13, by 6 a.m, adding that movement in and out of the state would be completely restricted. Kadafur said, “The border between Borno and Yobe States would be shut down completely, only persons on essential duties and vehicles conveying food items, petrol, drugs, and other essential commodities would be allowed…
The General overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, (RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adeboye has said God told him that the world will be like a ‘child in convulsion’ this year. Adeboye, who made this known in a message titled “A New Beginning,’ during a live broadcast on Sunday, assured that the coronavirus pandemic would be over in no time. He said, “this year, the world will be like a child in convulsion. I didn’t make that up. There is no mathematical textbook that you can read that from. “When you watch the news and you see great nations where…
By Tony Obiechina, Abuja The Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC has clarified its position on the sharing of gifts at Annual General Meetings as contained in Rule 602 (4) of its Rules and Regulations. The Commission said in a statement on Sunday that Rule 602(4) provides that ‘’public companies shall not distribute gifts to shareholders, observers and any other person at Annual General Meetings/Extra-Ordinary General Meetings’’ According to the statement, “the Commission considers it necessary to clarify that ‘’light refreshment’’ are not construed as ‘’gifts’’. SEC had last year amended its Rules and Regulations to stop listed companies from distributing gift…
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an urgent appeal to the Senate President, Dr Ahmad Lawan and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila urging them to “immediately make a public commitment to redirect the N37 billion for the renovation of the National Assembly complex to give N1 billion to each of the 36 states, and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, as COVID-19 direct reliefs and benefits to the country’s poorest and most vulnerable people.” SERAP said: “We applaud the patriotic steps and voluntary contributions already made by the National Assembly towards fighting COVID-19 in the…
The COVID-19 crisis has reached the crescendo of abnormalities as recently seen in the viral video of one Abeokuta-based old woman who was ready to trade her fragile body for sex to earn as little as N500(less than $2!). On a lighter note, any young man who attempts to “collabo” with this grandmother must be ready to buy the coffin or accompany her to the mortuary! Mama Igboore won’t try the latest “bedmitton” styles but the depraved young man is likely to drag the old lady to the erotic lane of magnetic coitus which has the centrifugal tendency to trigger…
The PDP Deputy National Chairman South, Elder Yemi Akinwonmi has said God’s hands are in Nigeria despite the novel COVID-19 pandemic all over the world. Akinwonmi, therefore, implored all Nigerians to be full of fasting and prayers and sacrifice during this season of Easter. Akinwonmi who stated this in his Easter message at his country home Ayede town, Ogun-Water Side Area of Ogun-State, said that residents and especially those of the Christian faith must use this period of Easter season to engage in more prayers for the State, Nigeria and globally. A statement made available by his Personal Assistant, Mr…
The Police Command in Delta has arrested three clerics for allegedly violating government lockdown order by conducting Church services on Easter Sunday. The state’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Onome Onovwakpoyeya confirmed this while speaking with newsmen on Sunday in Warri. He listed the Churches to include: Saint James Anglican Church, All Saints Anglican Church, and Christ for the World Mission all in Warri. “The DPOs ‘A and B Divisions’ apprehended one each while the Area Commander in Warri arrested one all totally three,” Onovwakpoyeya said. The pastors are- Rev. David Nnamani, Vicar, All Saint Anglican Church, Rev. Dan…
Former Military President, Ibrahim Babangida, on Sunday enjoined Christian brethren to use the Holy period of Easter to pray for the country in its efforts to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. Babangida also urged Muslims to use the month preceding the holy month of Ramadan to pray fervently for Allah’s mercy and reprieve in the circumstances we find ourselves for continuous prayers to curb the spread of coronavirus in the country. In a statement signed by Babangida himself and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) in Minna, the former president also commended the efforts made by the…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Enforcement Team, has confirmed the arrest of a cleric, a Turkish and an Angolan for violating the Presidential lockdown directive in the FCT aimed at curtailing the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Abuja. Ikharo Attah, Chairman of the FCTA Enforcement Team on Movement Restrictions, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, said that the team has also impounded no fewer than 269 vehicles for violating the presidential stay-at-home order. ” We got to Area one Roundabout, where a particular man was arrested with four military caps, he put one Army cap in…