Nigerian TV presenter and documentary filmmaker, Bolanle Olukanni has reacted to the comment made by former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani on Yahoo Yahoo boys. Recall Diezani Alison-Madueke, recently bemoaned the fact that societal values have disintegrated to the extent that online fraudsters otherwise known as ‘Yahoo boys’ have become role models in Nigerian society….
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BREAKING: 2020/2021 Post-UTME Screening Commences Sept 7 – JAMB
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and heads of all tertiary institutions have agreed to commence the 2020/2021 post- Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) screening on September 7. The board explained the shift in the date of admission processes was to allow students sitting for the 2020 O’ level examinations conducted by the West…
“Who Be Yahoo Yahoo Girl If No Be You” – Falz Slams Diezani
Nigerian rapper and actor, Falz has lambasted Diezani Alison-Madueke for her statement about yahoo boys becoming role models in Nigeria. Recall, the Diezani made the statement while delivering a lecture at a virtual event which was also attended by former President Goodluck Jonathan. Speaking at an event organised by the Ijaw National Development Group on…
N11.5b Smuggled Into NDDC’s Proposed 2020 Budget, Says IMC
THE Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) on Sunday alleged that N11.5bn contracts were smuggled into the agency’s budget. It said the “non-essential contracts” were for the supply of desks and chairs to schools in the Niger Delta. The NDDC has also petitioned Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, over the…
Yahoo boys Sentenced To Sweeping University Department, Secondary School For Three Months
An Ilorin high court, Kwara state, has convicted and sentenced one Akinola Opeyemi and his accomplice, Owolabi Olajide to three months of community service for internet fraud. In a statement by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, they are to sweep the Physics Department of the University of Ilorin and the…
‘Breastfeeding Can Prevent 20,000 Maternal Deaths Yearly’
Not fewer than 20,000 maternal deaths could be prevented yeary in the country with optimal breastfeeding, the Federal Government has said. It further stated that breastfeeding also prevents postpartum bleeding in mothers, supports child spacing and lowers the risk of breast and ovarian cancers and early return to pre-pregnancy body weight. Also, the United Nations…
BREAKING: Nigeria’s COVID-19 Cases Exceed 45,000
Nigeria on Thursday night recorded 354 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 45,244. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced this through its official Twitter handle. READ ALSO NCDC said that the 354 new confirmed cases were from 17 states with discharged 32,430 so far. FCT…
Fake Blind Beggar Exposed And Arrested In Ebonyi (Photos)
A woman who faked blindness in order to seek financial help has been exposed and apprehended in Ebonyi State. According to reports, the woman would always apply Rob ointment to her eyes and this makes her tear up, she then keeps the eye shut while one of her children leads her by the hand. READ…
BREAKING: FG Extends COVID-19 Lockdown
The Federal Government has announced extension of the second phase of the eased lockdown for another four weeks. The extension is the third for the second phase. READ ALSO Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 announced this during the Task Force briefing in…
Singer Naira Marley Arrested Over Abuja Concert
Controversial Nigerian Singer, Azeez Fashola, known professionally as Naira Marley has been arrested by men of the Lagos state police command for flouting COVID-19 rules to attend a concert in Abuja. READ ALSO Police spokesperson Bala Elkana revealed that the singer was arrested over the concert, which had flouted the safety guidelines put in place…
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