Good evening. Here are the top news stories for Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Buhari Blasted For Picking Northerner To Replace Magu
Reno Omokri, former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has reacted following the appointment of Mohammed Umar as head of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in the absence of its suspended acting chairman, Ibrahim Magu.
Omokri wondered why a Northerner was picked to head EFCC in the absence of Magu…READ MORE>>>
Wike Sacks Perm Sec For Flouting COVID-19 Guidelines
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has sacked the Permanent Secretary, Establishment, Sunny Okere, for allegedly flouting guidelines put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease in the state.
This was contained in a statement signed on Wednesday by the state’s Commissioner for Information and Communication, Paulinus Nsirim…READ MORE>>>
NFVCB Threatens To Track LGBT Filmmakers In Nollywood
The National Film Video and Censor’ Board has reaffirmed its stance on Nollywood films that portray Lesbian and homosexual acts.
This comes in the wake of recent reports confirming the ongoing production of a Lesbian themed feature film directed by Uyai Ikpe-Etim…READ MORE>>>
Okada Man’s Scalp Torn Open By Police
A motorcycle rider’s scalp was torn open and his face disfigured after he was allegedly brutalized by men of the Ejigbo police station.
Twitter user @Que_Balo who shared the video online, said the man was attacked because he refused to give his motorcycle to the officers…READ MORE>>>
Daddy Freeze Sympathizes With Founder Of Demolished Church Of Satan
We earlier reported that the Assemblies of Light Bearer Greater Church of Lucifer popularly known as Church of Satan in Ohafia, Abia State was demolished by members of the host community, and founder arrested by the Police.
It was alleged that the founder of the church identified as Ifekwe Udo a.k.a Lucifer or Fada-Fada became popular in the past quarter of the decade, for his visible effort in providing employment opportunities for the jobless youths of the community.
Reacting to the development, Daddy Freeze wondered if there is still democracy in Nigeria which support freedom of worship…READ MORE>>>
Dubai Company Refuses Nigerians Jobs
Dubai based company, Shirley Recruitment Consultants has released details for recruitment of Merchandisers and stated Nigerians are exempted from applying.
The job summary states, looking for Merchandisers in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and in the job qualification, it stated clearly, Male or female African candidates except Nigerians can apply for the position…READ MORE>>>
Two-Year-Old Girl Gets Raped Inside COVID-19 Hospital
A two-year-old girl has allegedly been raped at a COVID-19 isolation ward in South Africa.
According to News24, the toddler was admitted at Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital in Pretoria after developing symptoms of COVID-19…READ MORE>>>