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Gospel Actor and film producer, Bro Mike Bamiloye has advised the Christian single and married ladies to be wary of the feminist movement. To the single sisters he says, the movement might make them miss the will of God for their lives and to the married he says, they might lose their homes. https://twitter.com/mikebamiloye/status/1359059574481973252?s=20 Read also: ‘Lori iro’: Nigerian preacher warns ladies against deceitful men The post which has since then had 462 retweets had differing opinions. While some of his followers supported his notion, others explained that feminism is about equal opportunities for everyone one irrespective of gender and…

An evangelist in a viral video has advised ladies against deceitful men he described as “lori iro”, a Yoruba phrase that translates “deceitful”. His invigorating catch phrase caught many people’s attention; thus, earning the video many likes and shares. Below are some of the comments regarding the video: https://twitter.com/sisiolojuede/status/1359040106678648833?s=20 https://twitter.com/_theladymo/status/1359090651451777024?s=20 Read also: Violence looms as youths plan counter protest https://twitter.com/mide_kiki/status/1359054678244413440?s=20 https://twitter.com/heisroyy/status/1359038801151164419?s=20 https://twitter.com/microbialawyer/status/1359024531818569731?s=20 https://twitter.com/jibbyford_/status/1359113231705464832?s=20 Some Nigerians used the trending video to express their displeasure at the government.

An article trending on social media claims the police had arrested or rescued 115 young mothers from ‘human milk factory’ in Abuja The police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) say it has no record of arrest or rescue of 115 young mothers from a “human milk factory’’ in the territory. The FCT police spokesperson, Mariam Yusuf, made the clarification in a statement on Tuesday, in Abuja. Ms Yusuf said the clarification followed an article trending on social media, which claimed that the police had arrested or rescued 115 young mothers from the said factory. “The command wishes to categorically…

The Senate has received a formal request from President Muhammadu Buhari for the confirmation of the newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff and Service Chiefs. The request which was contained in a letter dated 27th January, 2021, was read by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, during plenary on Tuesday. The letter reads: “In compliance with  the provisions of Section 18(1) of the Armed Forces Act. Cap A20 Laws the Federation of Nigeria 2004, I hereby forward for confirmation by the Senate, the appointment of the under listed officer as the Chief of Defence Staff and Services Chiefs of the Armed…

The plan to #OccupyLekkiTollGate came barely a day after the controversial ruling of the Lagos Judicial Panel of Inquiry to reopen the Lekki Tollgate. To counter the planned February 13 #OccupyLekkiTollGate protest at the tollgate plaza, some youth have announced a #DefendLagos rally to hold at the same venue. The plan to #OccupyLekkiTollGate came barely a day after the controversial ruling of the Lagos Judicial Panel of Inquiry to reopen the Lekki Tollgate. The panel, headed by Doris Okuwobi, a retired judge, on Saturday ruled in favour of the Lekki Concession Company, LCC, to repossess the toll plaza for repairs and insurance…

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday arrested seven workers of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) said to be members of the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) over the ongoing nationwide strike of both unions. Those arrested are: SSANU National Financial Secretary M. J. Akanbi, SSANU Branch Secretary T. M. Saheed, NASU Branch Secretary Flourish Josephine, Kwara State NASU Secretary Owoeye, Idris Alata, as well as a stakeholder in both unions, Adejumo Olusola. SSANU Chairman Joseph Olumayowa Oyedepo said: “We commenced our nationwide strike today. As usual, we need…

The Federal Government has disclosed that the number of out-of-school children has reduced by 3,247,590 to 6,946,328, compared to 10.1 million it was in May 2019. The FG disclosed this in a statement on Monday evening as it stated in a tweet post, “The Federal Government of Nigeria has achieved a reduction in the figure of Out-of-School children in the country by 3,247,590 — from 10.1 million in May 2019 down to 6,946,328 as at 31st December 2020.” https://twitter.com/NigeriaGov/status/1358838510841696260?s=20 It added that the result is an outcome of recorded impressive school enrolment figures in all the 17 states of the Federation where…

The Minister for Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami, has revealed plans by the Federal Government to replace the Bank Verification Number (BVN) with the National Identity Number (NIN). This is as the Ministry is collaborating with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to ensure citizens with BVNs are automatically provided with NINs. This disclosure was made by Pantami, when he led a delegation of chief executive officers on a visit to Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and a private enrolling centre in Abuja. What the Minister for Communications and Digital Economy is saying According to a report from News Agency of…

The Federal Government has placed fresh travel restrictions on 100 passengers for flouting its directives on COVID-19. In a series of tweet on Tuesday, the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 released the passport details of the defaulters, announcing they have been restricted from travelling for six months. https://twitter.com/DigiCommsNG/status/1359015240197931010?s=20 “Presidential Task Force (PTF) sanctions 100 Passports in Second Batch of those who failed to comply with the mandatory Day 7 post-arrival COVID-19 Test. PENALTY: 6-month travel restriction from Feb 5 to July 30, 2021,” the tweet read. “The Federal Government is placing travel restrictions on the following passports due to non-compliance…

Activities were on Monday paralysed at the Nigerian French Language Village as the workers under the aegis of Non-Academic Staff of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) embarked on strike. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent, who visited the institution in Badagry, reports that the main gate to the institution was under lock and key. At the entrance gate were placards such as “Denial of earned allowances to Inter-University Centre is institutional destruction“, “French Village is a training ground for all Nigerian French undergraduates, and it includes teaching, research and community development.’’ “The Federal Government should release our earned allowances without delay.” NAN…