Author: Vincent Osuwo

Nigerian activist, businesswoman, and politician, Aisha Yesufu, has threatened to insult the mothers of trolls who criticize her.  Aisha made the threat in a statement on her X page on Wednesday. The threat comes on the heels of the backlash that the staunch support of Peter Obi suffered recently at the hands of Nigerians. The renowned activist known for being vociferous over issues of national concern noted that she’s a mother of a 25-year-old, and as such, she will not be engaged in a war of words with trolls in her son’s “WhatsApp group,”  a euphemism for age grade. Vowing…

Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the CEO of Dangote Group, has been berated over the alleged monopoly of the production of cement in Nigeria. The criticism comes on the heels of a threat to embark on a mammoth protest by the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) if the “ban” on Ibeto Cement is not lifted by the federal government. Responding to the threat to embark on the protest by the IYC, Nigerians noted that it is abysmal for one person or company to monopolize cement production in the country. “This protest is long overdue,” Aloefuna Chinoso (@Aloefuna1) said in a statement on X.…

President Bola Tinubu has signed three new directives in the oil and gas industry to provide fiscal incentives for connected projects, cut contracting costs and delays, and encourage cost-effectiveness in local content standards. This comes on the heels of “extensive engagements, analyses, and benchmarking with other jurisdictions,” a statement signed by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, read Wednesday. According to Ngelale, Tinubu approved the “introduction of fiscal incentives for non-associated gas, midstream, and deepwater developments. “Streamlining of the contracting process to compress the contracting cycle to six months. “The application of the local content requirements…

The Zamfara State Government said that ten people had been arrested in connection with the murder of an Islamic scholar, Sheikh Abubakar Mada. Mada was reportedly slain on Tuesday in Mada, Gusau Local Government Area. Sulaiman Idris, the state governor’s spokeswoman, stated on Wednesday that the individuals seized by officials are members of a banned vigilante organization rather than members of the state’s Community Protection Guards (a local community-based security outfit). The statement read, “The arrested vigilantes were not authorized by the state government to carry out any form of security operations as they are not part of the Community…

President Bola Tinubu has asked the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to assist in the rapid release and distribution of grains and palliatives to residents in order to alleviate the effects of the economic crisis. Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, Minister of State for the FCT, announced this on Wednesday during an emergency meeting with stakeholders and chairmen of the FCT’s six area councils. She stated that the direction came in the form of a letter from the Tnubu to the FCT minister via the National Emergency Management Authority and that a committee will be formed within the next…

A N20,000 job opening  for a barber in Ikoyi, Lagos State, has astonished Nigerians, leading to a wave of criticism. Announced on X on Wednesday by Fairy Gbemie, the job requires the worker to work till 9 p.m., Monday to Saturday. “My cousin just opened a barbershop in Ikoyi, Lagos. We need a barber that can work from Monday to Saturday; the closing time is 9 p.m. Payment is 20,000 Naira. Apply within,” the announcement reads. Responding to the job vacancy announcement, Nigerians noted that N20,000 is too little to make ends meet amid the rising cost of commodities in…

Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has gifted Toyota SUVs to members of the State House of Assembly. Idris announced this in a post via his X page on Wednesday. The governor stated that his gesture should be seen as “a symbol of our commitment to serving the people of Kebbi State diligently. “I am honored to fulfill my promise by distributing 24 first-class Toyota Jeeps to the dedicated members of the Kebbi State House of Assembly for their official engagements. “Today, at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi, I presented these vehicles, expressing gratitude for the Assembly’s cooperation and understanding.…

The Edo State House of Assembly on Wednesday commenced impeachment proceedings against Philip Shaibu, the state’s Deputy Governor. The majority leader, Charity Aiguobarueghian, who issued the impeachment notice during plenary, stated that the petition, dated March 5, was signed by 21 of the 24 members against the deputy governor. Aiguobarueghian stated, “The petition against the deputy governor came in on March 5 and was signed by 21 out of the 24 members. The number of members who signed the petition was more than the two-third requirement stipulated in the constitution.” He further stated that the petition was based on two…

FS Yusuf, a popular social media influencer and an apologist of Peter Obi, the Labour Party candidate in the 2023 presidential election, has suffered severe criticism from Nigerians over alleged “anti-party activities.” The staunch supporter and campaigner for Obi was also described as hypocritical for “accepting bribes to promote what he kicked against in the past.” The Edo state-born influencer was also berated for supporting PDP candidate Asue Ighodalo over Barr. Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party, a move many described as ‘anti-party’. In a statement on his verified X handle, written in pidgin English, Yusuf wrote, “Why do I…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed that the over 40 million telephone SIMs barred after failing to link to the National Identity Numbers face the risk of being forfeited soon. Reunen Mouka, the NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, disclosed this on Tuesday while speaking in an online interview. According to Mouka, the telephone lines barred by their telecommunication operators have breached the February 28, 2024, deadline issued by the commission mandating telecom customers to link their Subscriber Identity Modules (SIMs) to their NIN. He said, “If the barred lines are not acted upon in the next 180 days, They…