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The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi has justified youths’ anger and hunger, proffering training, mentorship and other empowerment initiatives as recipes. Ooni said hunger triggered youths’ anger and the only way to get them out of the anger is to continue to empower them. The monarch stated this during the commencement of his fifth-year coronation anniversary and graduation of Ojaja II Fashion Training Institute (OFTI) students in Ile-Ife. “In line with the celebration of my 5th year on the throne, I have mapped out plans to empower 5,000 youths to be financially independent and be able to feed others. “I…

Since the alleged killings of ENDSARS protesters at Lekki Tollgate in Lagos State by soldiers on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, many stories have been woven around the dastardly act turning the matter to what looks like a circus-like show. It would have been a forgotten matter and wounds would have turned to scars by now, but the military kept on opening the sores, making the ulcers difficult for healing. Background The protesters had squatted at the location for two weeks, shutting down the toll gate in a peaceful protest of police brutality, while demanding the scrapping of the notorious unit…

New national officers have been elected to man the Nigerian Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) for the next three years. In a keenly contested election on Saturday at Kutigi International Event Centre, Minna, Niger State, Ladi Bala of the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) elbowed three other contestants to emerge President of the body. Bala polled 439 votes to beat Aishat Ibrahim to runner-up position with 251 votes, while Chindaba Danjuma and Ruth Abubakar scored 85 and 48 votes each, respectively. Other elected members of the executive included Lilian Ogbano, Deputy Vice President; Yinka Bode-Are-Assistant secretary; Fatima Rasheed, Treasurer; Abellaga, Internal…

The 12-day conflict between Ethiopia’s government and forces in the country’s Tigray region has escalated. The Tigrayan forces fired rockets across the border into neighbouring Eritrea, after claiming Ethiopian soldiers were using an Eritrean airport to attack Tigray. Ethiopia’s prime minister appeared to deny the accusations in a tweet. But analysts say the latest attacks mark a major uptick in a conflict which has displaced thousands of civilians. Ethiopia has been through big changes since Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed came to power in 2018. He was awarded the Nobel peace prize last year after reaching out to make peace with…

The Opu-Nembe community in Nembe-Bassambiri, Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa, Saturday, issued a quit notice to its tenant- Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production limited. Earlier, the leaders and youths in the community armed with palm leaves had embarked on a protest march to kick against what they saw as ‘a breach of trust’ by the oil company. At a world press conference, the community leaders accused the oil exploration company of economic strangulation, ecological destruction, contract racketeering and corporate wickedness. The traditional rulers and chiefs in the kingdom who wore black outfits said it was a symbolic way to…

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Saturday, confirmed 112 new COVID-19 cases from 15 states in the country. “On the 14th of November 2020, 112 new confirmed cases were recorded in Nigeria,” reported NCDC on its Twitter handle. According to the health agency, “The 112 new cases are reported from 15 states- FCT (27), Oyo (27), Bayelsa (9), Rivers (9), Delta (7), Edo (5), Kaduna (5), Ogun (5), Anambra (3), Katsina (3), Ondo (3), Osun (3), Plateau (3), Niger (2) and Kano (1). “Till date, 64,996 cases have been confirmed, 61029 cases have been discharged and 1163 deaths have been recorded…

Shepherd Bushiri controversial millionaire preacher Shepherd Bushiri, who recently obtained a bail in South Africa in a case of alleged fraud and money laundering, has fled to his native Malawi, a statement said Saturday. The self-proclaimed prophet is known for his “miracles” and wildly extravagant lifestyle and has made huge investments in the mining, telecommunications and luxury sectors. He was arrested for alleged fraud and money laundering in October in a multi-million-dollar case but got bail on November. His wealth comes from donations from followers of his Enlightened Christian Gathering church in the South African capital Pretoria. Bushiri and his…

The Nigerian Army says contrary to claims in the public, the Army is not searching for popular disc jockey in connection with Lekki Tollgate massacre saga. The Commander of 81 Military Intelligence Brigade, Victoria Island, Lagos, Brig. Gen. Ahmed Taiwo, said this in his testimony before the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry probing the alleged shooting of #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki tollgate on October 20, 2020. Obianuju Catherine Udeh, fondly referred to as DJ Switch had claimed to have helped in removing 15 dead bodies as well as extracting bullets from peaceful protesters shot at Lekki tollgate, via…

US President Donald Trump appeared downcast close to telling others that he would leave White House before January 20. Speaking to reporters at White House on Saturday November 14, vivacious Trump for the first time began to sound doubtful about his election prospects, saying “time will tell” who occupies the White House from January 20. Trump has refused to concede to Biden and claims without evidence that he was cheated by widespread election fraud. State election officials report no serious irregularities, and some of his legal challenges have failed in court. Trump’s supporters took to the streets on Saturday, November…

An Akwa Ibom son and the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Uwemedimo Thomas Nwoko has joined 71 lawyers in the country to become Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). Straightnews reported that the Legal Practitioner’s Privilege Committee (LPPC) on Friday named Nwoko and 71 others as new SANs. It was gathered that a total of 137 lawyers were shortlisted for the rank in 2020 – with 116 advocate applicants and 21 academic applicants. Of the 137 candidates shortlisted, 72 were successful, while 60 did not make the cut. The successful ones will be conferred with SAN title on December 14,…