The Gold's ... Simi

Nigerian superstar singer, Simisola Ogunleye "Simi" shares an adorable picture of herself and Adekunle Gold on Instagram with the message "The Gold's". What do you think?

Beauty in the eyes of followers

A Nigerian actress, producer and director, Genevieve Nnaji flaunts her photo on her twitter handle and earns lovely remarks from her followers.

See pics and comments after below:

Court Jails Four Internet Fraudsters In Abeokuta

According to a tweet on the EFCC Nigeria twitter handle, Court jails four internet fraudsters in Abeokuta.

The Saki General Hospital - Undergoing Reconstruction

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi makinde today, during an inspection visit to the Saki general Hospital which is currently undergoing re-construction.

That was the submission of the Oyo State Government in its twitter handle. It added that the hospital will serve as a 200 bed isolation and treatment centre after re-construction.

Surface Flooding Renders Hundred Homeless In Benin

Many residents of Benin City, the Edo State capital have been rendered homeless following the heavy down pour that lasted for several hours on Saturday.

According to a Leadership Newspaper correspondent who went round to monitor situation in the capital city, “several houses were submerged by the flood, several others were destroyed”.

According to the report the areas worst hit however includes several parts of the Government Reserve Area (GRA), 1st East Circular, Akenwan road, Sakponba road, Erediauwa, off Sapele road, Okhoro as well as Ugbowo areas of the city.

The rampaging flood also destroyed several cars.

 

ALL MY GEES ARE WAGONS - Dino Melaye

Now you know because he's said so himself - "All My Gees Are Wagons". Dino Melaye dropped this comment on his twitter handle a few days ago. But one wonders if there was a question before the answer. However, what do you think? 

Simi's photos on Instagram generates warm comments from followers

Nigerian Music Star, Simisola Ogunleye a.k.a SIMI drops her pictures on Instagram to the appreciation of her followers.

FULL MASS OF THE FEAST OF CORPUS CHRISTI

FEAST OF CORPUS CHRISTI celebrated by Rev. Fr. George Ehusani on 14 June 2020 at the Lux Terra Leadership Foundation Chapel Abuja,

Udom Emmanuel distributes agro-based inputs to Farmers in Akwa Ibom

The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, His Excellency Udom Emmanuel distributes 500,000 cocoa seedilings and other agro-based inputs to cocoa farmers in Akwa Ibom State.

The Governor who dropped this information

Obama sends a Happy Pride Month message

Former American President, Barack Obama via his twitter handle wishes everyone a “Happy Pride Month” with the message “Today reminds us that progress might be slow. It might take decades. But no matter what things might look like today, it’s always possible. Happy Pride Month, everybody.”

According to Wikipedia, the month of June was chosen

Major Highlights of President Buhari's Democracy Day Spoech

Commemorating the Democracy Day, Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari addressed Nigerians via a live media broadcast, using the opportunity to reflect on "our journey as a nation, our achievements and struggles", he said.

You would  recall that in 2018 Buhari declared "June 12" as Nigeri's "Democracy day", as a preference to "May 29", the anniversary of the innauguration of the Fourth Republic, marked as Nigeria's Democracy Day since year "2000".

SEB brings you excerpts from the June 12 national broadcast of the president: 

ECONOMY

"On the economic front, our objectives have

Full Text Of Buhari's Speech On "June 12"

We bring you the full speech of Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari, as tweeted on his twitter handle in commemoration of the country’s 2020 Democracy Day celebration, "June 12".

ANAMBRA STATE: Obiano Gives An Update On The Fight Against Covid - 19 Pandemic

The Executive Governor  Anambra state, Willie Obiano Wednesday gave an update on the fight against Covid - 19 Pandemic in his state. 

See the text of the broadcast in the tweets below:

Secondus To PDP Senators : If We Continue Borrowing , Nigeria Will Stop Breathing

ABUJA- THE National leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday lampooned the Federal Government over its continued engagement in External Borrowing, just as it warned that if the action continues, it would get to a position Nigeria as a country will Stop breathing, both politically and economically.

Speaking with Journalists yesterday in Abuja after a three hour reconcilatory meeting with PDP Senate Caucus, National Chairman of PDP, Prince Uche Secondus has urged Senators on platform of the party, to henceforth protest against such a move by the Federal Government to

RAPE! TOO MANY

RAPE, an unlawful sexual activity now seems to be the order of the day as stories of it flood the media.

Thursday 4, June 2020 edition of The Punch titles it "Another student raped, killed in Oyo, Ekiti hawker defiled". 

This headline and follow up story has really gotten many readers talking and doing so in strong condemnation of "Rape".

See the comments below:

The Okey Ezeala's Viral Post

Okey Ezeala, an Abia State politician gets the social media boiling with his shared Facebook post "RAPE IS EVIL, BUT IT NEVER HAPPENS TO A DECENT SOUL - every victim played a role".

The post has since been condemned by many across the world wide web.

This politician who contested a seat in Abia State House of assembly in the 2019 election on the the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC) is accused based on the Facebook post, of justifying rape and insinuating that victims of rape are indecent.

Below are some of the reactions to the post:

Five States Get Refund Of N148bn Spent On Federal Roads, Bridges

According to a report on Nigerian Tribune, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at a virtual meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday approved the refund of about N148,141,987,161.25 expended by five states to rehabilitate some federal roads and bridges.

This refund is in favour of Rivers (N78,953,067,518.29), Cross River (N18,394,737,608.85), Ondo (N7,822,147,577.08), Osun (N2,468,938,876.78) and Bayelsa (N38,040,564,783.40).

Rape Is Now A Pandemic In Our Country - Atiku

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar this Wednesday on his twitter handle submits "I just spoke to the family of the late Uwa Omozuwa.  I expressed my deepest condolences over her rape and murder. I feel their anguish. Sadly, rape is now a pandemic in our country".

He however added that it is time we reviewed the laws on rape to ensure that there are no escape routes in the investigation, prosecution, conviction and adequate punishment for this heinous crime.  

UK's Blair: Patchy data means Africa could use antibody tests to track COVID-19

According to the former British Prime Minister Tony Blair,  African nations should use antibody tests to find out whether the slower spread and lower mortality rate of the new coronavirus on the continent is due to patchy data or a more resilient population.

 

Buhari Appoints A New Chief of Staff

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has appointed a new Chief of Staff, Professor Ibrahim Agboola Gambari.

Ibrahim Agboola Gambari, CFR, a Nigerian academic and diplomat is scheduled to resume work today wednessday. 

His appointment comes few weeks after the demise of Mallam Abba Kyari the former Chief of Staff to the President.

Stella Damasus Prays for Her Followers

Stella Damasus,  a Nigerian actress and singer took to her twitter page to say a line of prayer "Happy new week to you all. May this week bring clarity and reassurance to your hearts that God will take care of your needs in Jesus name. Happy birthday to all whose birthdays are coming up this week. God bless you all." for her fans and followers and you won't believe the warm and beautiful reactions from twitter users

Wike Precides Over State Excecutive Council Meeting

The Executive Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike presided over the State Excecutive Council Meeting at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Port Harcourt on Tuesday, 12th May, 2020, according to a tweet @GovWike. 

See available comments by some twitter users on the tweet:

Demolishing a Hotel ... Absolutely Wrong - Yul Edochie

Many have aired there opinion about the recent demolishing of hotel in Rivers State by Governor Wike as a way to containing the spread of the Covid-19 Pandemic. Yul Edochie, a Nigerian Actor recently expressed his appointment in the Governor's action via his twitter handle "Demolishing a hotel bcos of non compliiance to a lockdown order is extreme. Staff rendered jobless & someone's investment grounded, in this time of very poor economy & high unemployement rate. Haba! Seal up the hotel, fine the owner, but not demolition. Absolutely wrong!" 

Showers of Love For Simi

Simisola Ogunleye a.k.a Simi, a Nigerian Song Writer and Singer on her twitter handle the other day posted “I literally had to train myself to write songs like Tiff and Jamb Question. I love,  LOVE to play with words – but I had to learn to simplify my message (without dumbing down) cos I wanted the people listening to connect with me … but I also didn’t want to sound stupid”.

Her fans immediately reacted to her tweet and you can’t beat the showers of love that came pouring down. So much love for Timi, a multi award winner, wouldn’t you say?

Uzodinma visits Adapalm Palm Oil Mill

The Governor of Imo State, His Excellency Hope Uzodinma visits the Adapalm Oil Mill.

In a tweet on his twitter handle this week he established that he was delighted by what he saw and the level of production ongoing at the mill.