Author: Vincent Osuwo

A social media influencer, simply identified as Hidima, has condemned the notion that Igbos are marginalized politically and economically in Nigeria. In a statement on his X page on Sunday, Hidima, described as “nonsense,” claims that they “are not safe in Nigeria.” Arguing that they are the “greatest beneficiaries of this establishment called Nigeria,” Hidima opined that “if they’re not, they won’t be seen anywhere outside the southeast.” Recounting a tale of an alleged fight between a Southeastern trader and an indigene of an undisclosed south-south state, the social media influencer noted that those from the Southeastern part of the…

Nigerian activist and former aide to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, has been described as one with a “spiritual problem.” In a statement on X on Sunday, an X user simply identified as Zuminwa (@Zuminwa) called for the caging of the social media influencer, alleging that he “uses social media to hunt and disturb” people. Zuminwa’s comment comes on the heels of a statement by Omokri calling for social media regulation in Nigeria. Chronicle NG reports that the former presidential aide urged the federal government to regulate social media, noting that it spreads moral decadence among the youth. Reacting to…

Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan, has suffered backlashes over his call on the federal government to regulate social media in the country.  Chronicle NG reports that Omokri made the call in a statement published on his verified X page on Sunday. Omokri, who noted that young Nigerians “do not have the discipline to use social media responsibly,” stated that “Nigeria is a significant consumer of Internet pornography.” Omokri also called for the regulation of online gambling, noting that Nigerian “youths are addicted to online betting.” According to Omokri, “Social media is fueling social degeneration and degradation…

Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan, has called on the President Bola Tonubu-led federal government to regulate social media in the country.  Omokri made the call in a statement published on his verified X page on Sunday. Omokri, who noted that young Nigerians “do not have the discipline to use social media responsibly,” stated that “Nigeria is a significant consumer of Internet pornography.” Omokri also called for the regulation of online gambling, noting that Nigerian “youths are addicted to online betting.” According to Omokri, “Social media is fueling social degeneration and degradation in our society,” therefore, he…

Nigerian politician and activist Aisha Yesufu has urged Nigerians to seek greener pastures abroad if they can afford the financial requirements.  Yesufu made the call in a video posted on her verified X handle on Saturday. Her comment comes on the heels of a statement made by Allen Onyema, the CEO of Air Peace, who said earning N200,000 in Nigeria is better than earning $2000 abroad. Berating Onyema, Yesufu noted that the Air Peace boss “is speaking from a place of privilege.” She added that she is sure “Onyema has a house where he has 24-hour electricity. His children have…

Bashir El-Rufai, the son of former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has slammed Governor Uba Sani for accusing his father of plunging the state into debt.  Sani previously stated on Saturday that the El-Rufai administration left the state with a massive financial burden of $587 million, N85 billion, and 115 contractual responsibilities. According to the governor, the state is now struggling to pay salaries as a result of the debt being withdrawn from the Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). Sani said, “Despite the huge debt burden of $587 million, N85 billion, and 115 contractual liabilities sadly inherited from the previous administration,…

The Ondo State Police Command announced on Saturday that it has commenced operations, in partnership with the Nigerian Army, to apprehend a soldier who reportedly killed a businessman in Akure, the state capital.  According to reports, the unidentified military personnel stabbed the seller to death in Akure’s famous Arakale Market on Saturday after a disagreement between them. The incident reportedly sparked a protest by the other traders at the market, but the situation was quickly resolved by men from the state police command. Mrs. Funmilayo Odunlami, the state police public relations officer who confirmed the incident, said efforts were ongoing…

The President Bola Tinubu-led federal government has suffered severe criticism from Nigerians over the payment of a N90 billion subsidy for intending Hajj pilgrims.  Chronicle NG reports that the federal government has released a sum of N90 billion to subsidize the 2024 pilgrimage to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A source who spoke on the condition of anonymity noted that without this intervention, each of the intending pilgrims would have been requested to add at least N3.5 million to the initial fare, which was pegged at N4.9 million. Reacting to the news, Omotayo on X noted, “This is a lame…

The federal government has released a sum of N90 billion to subsidise the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Daily Trust reports. According to reports, this was revealed to the Daily Trust by a source within the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). The source, who reportedly spoke on the condition of anonymity, noted that without this intervention, each of the intending pilgrims would have been requested to add at least N3.5 million to the initial fare, which was pegged at N4.9 million. A top official at the Presidency also confirmed that the federal government “actually provided…

The Delta State Police Command has turned over HRM Clement Ikolo Oghenerukevwe, the traditional ruler of Ewu Kingdom in Delta State’s Ughelli South Local Government Area, to the Army in Asaba in furtherance of the investigation of the Okuama massacre. He surrendered himself on Thursday after the Defence Headquarters declared him sought for the deaths of 17 troops in Okuama, Delta State. The monarch was declared wanted, along with Ewu Kingdom’s president general, Prof. Ekpekpo Arthur, a militant leader named Amagbein, and six others. The Nigeria Defence Headquarters declared the eight people wanted in connection with the gruesome murder of…