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17Apr

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Enugu Governor’s Phone Hacked by Suspected Fraudsters

Suspected fraudsters recently hacked Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi's phone, as revealed in a statement released by the Enugu State Government on Thursday, April 16. The state’s information commissioner, Chidi Aroh, disclosed that the Governor's phone was compromised and used to contact members of the public including government officials. The Enugu State Government, expressing regret over the incident, stated that security agencies and telecom service providers have been promptly notified and are working tirelessly to apprehend the culprits. The statement reads; “It has come to the knowledge of Enugu State Government that the MTN Cell Phone Line of His Excellency, the Governor of Enugu State was hacked by unknown fraudsters today, and has been used to call members of the public...

Not all Nigerians to Benefit from Free Electricity during Coronavirus Pandemic, Says Femi Gbajabiamila

17Apr

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Not all Nigerians to Benefit from Free Electricity during Coronavirus Pandemic, Says Femi Gbajabiamila

According to Femi Gbajabiamila, the Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives, the proposal for free electricity amid the Coronavirus pandemic will not apply to all Nigerians. This was revealed after a meeting held on April 16, with top federal government officials, principal officers of the House of Representatives and stakeholders in the power sector. A joint committee is set to work out the modalities for the proposed two-month free power supply, aimed at mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The committee, as highlighted by Femi Gbajabiamila, will identify the households connected to the national grid that will benefit from the free power supply. This initiative also aims to pave the way for regular power supply to Nigerians after the COVID-19 crisis. In a tweet s...

Presidential Task Force Expresses Concern Over Increased Spread of Coronavirus Due to Interstate Travel

17Apr

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Presidential Task Force Expresses Concern Over Increased Spread of Coronavirus Due to Interstate Travel

Expressing concern over the increased spread of Coronavirus across Nigeria, the Presidential task force (PTF) on COVID-19 blamed inter-state travel for the surge. During the daily briefing on Thursday April 16, the national coordinator of the presidential task force (PTF) on COVID-19, Sani Aliyu, urged Nigerians to limit their movement and highlighted the issue of people being smuggled in trucks out of Lagos. Sani emphasized the need for travel restrictions, stating, "We have noticed that community spread is now being traced to people traveling across state borders. We need to try and restrict our movement in order to stop the spread of the coronavirus. This is particularly pertinent with regards to news of people being smuggled in trucks out of Lagos which is quite concerning to...

How an article about Elrufai's wife's reaction to her son's threat to "pass" around someone's mother led to the Deputy Editor of Brittle Paper losing his job

17Apr

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How an article about Elrufai's wife's reaction to her son's threat to "pass" around someone's mother led to the Deputy Editor of Brittle Paper losing his job

The dismissal of the Deputy Editor of Brittle Paper, Otosirieze Obi-Young, over an article he wrote about Hadiza Elrufai's reaction to her son's threatening remarks about a woman has sparked controversy in the Nigerian literary community. The upheaval began when Bello El-Rufai made threatening comments about another Twitter user's mother, which led to Hadiza El-Rufai's response and subsequent criticisms. Otosirieze wrote an article addressing Hadiza El-Rufai's tweet supporting her son, which was later pulled down for not meeting editorial standards. Following this, Otosirieze was fired from Brittle Paper after refusing to make further changes to the article as requested by the founder, Ainehi Edoro. This led to a division within the Nigerian literary community, with some supporting Aine...

Former Super Eagles star, Dickson Etuhu, receives a five-year ban for involvement in match-fixing in Sweden

17Apr

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Former Super Eagles star, Dickson Etuhu, receives a five-year ban for involvement in match-fixing in Sweden

Former Nigeria international, Dickson Etuhu, has been banned from all football activities in Sweden for five years for his involvement in a match-fixing scandal. The 37-year-old ex-Manchester City and Fulham midfielder was accused of attempting to fix a game against Gothenburg in May 2017 by offering a bribe to his former AIK Stockholm team-mate Kenny Stamatopoulos. Stamatopoulos, the reserve goalkeeper, was reportedly offered approximately £180,000 by Utuhu to under-perform after an injury to the club's first choice. In November 2019, he was found guilty of trying to fix a match between IFK Gothenburg and AIK in 2017, and was fined and placed on probation, avoiding a prison sentence. The Swedish Football Association...

#SurulereUnrest trends as residents report of multiple gunshots and attacks that has lasted hours; Police deploys patrol team

16Apr

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#SurulereUnrest trends as residents report of multiple gunshots and attacks that has lasted hours; Police deploys patrol team

The unrest in Surulere has caused a stir on social media as residents reported multiple gunshots and attacks that persisted for hours. The police have responded by deploying officers to Coker Aguda following the reported attacks and shootings in the area. This incident comes on the heels of Surulere residents receiving a letter from the feared robbery gang "One Million Boys" informing them of an impending robbery. Subsequently, some residents of Aguda and Ijesha took to Twitter to raise alarms about the ongoing attack in the area, with reports of continuous gunfire and a face-off between the police and the notorious gang. However, there were conflicting reports as some Twitter users claimed it was "fake news" and insisted that the area was calm. In response to the unrest, the police hav...

The Lagos State Police Command steps up security by deploying patrol teams in areas where “One Million Boys” threats have been reported

16Apr

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The Lagos State Police Command steps up security by deploying patrol teams in areas where “One Million Boys” threats have been reported

To address the reported threats of attacks by the "One Million Boys" robbery gang in certain Lagos communities, the Lagos State Police Command has assured residents of enhanced security measures. Areas like Iyana-Ipaja, Igando, Ikotun, Idimu, and others have raised concerns about frequent attacks by the gang. Furthermore, Surulere residents expressed apprehension after receiving a threatening letter from the gang, warning of an imminent violent outcome if their demands were not met. Responding to the situation, the Lagos State Police Command has declared its commitment to ensuring the safety of residents and disclosed the steps being taken. In a statement shared on Twitter, the Lagos State Police Command stated: "The Police have received series of calls from residents in Idim...

Brian Dennehy, Veteran Stage and Screen Actor, Passes Away at 81

16Apr

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Brian Dennehy, Veteran Stage and Screen Actor, Passes Away at 81

Brian Dennehy, the revered American stage and screen actor, has passed away at the age of 81. A two-time Tony Award winner with a career spanning five decades, Dennehy died of natural causes in Connecticut on Wednesday night, as announced by ICM Partners in a statement. His daughter Elizabeth confirmed the news on Twitter, stating, “It is with heavy hearts we announce that our father, Brian passed away last night from natural causes, not Covid-related. Larger than life, generous to a fault, a proud and devoted father and grandfather, he will be missed by his wife Jennifer, family, and many friends.” Dennehy appeared in a myriad of popular movies, leaving a lasting impression in films such as Cocoon, Presumed Innocent, Tommy Boy, Romeo + Juliet, and Gorky Park. He gained recog...

Fear Strikes Surulere Dwellers as Notorious Robbery Gang “1 Million Boys” Sends Letter of Intimidation

16Apr

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Fear Strikes Surulere Dwellers as Notorious Robbery Gang “1 Million Boys” Sends Letter of Intimidation

Concerns have been raised by residents of a Surulere community after they were notified by a letter from the notorious "1 Million Boys" robbery gang about their impending visit to the neighborhood. The circulated letter, originating from the robbery gang that has instilled fear in various areas of Lagos and Ogun State during the COVID-19 lockdown, urged residents to comply with their forthcoming visit. The letter also included a warning that failure to cooperate would result in severe consequences. Surulere residents have sought intervention from authorities through numerous social media platforms. Below is the letter and accompanying Twitter reactions.