VsXtra Info: 2021

Kidnapper Evans sentenced to death by a Lagos State High Court

A Lagos State high court on thursday 25th November, 2021 has finally sentenced a serial kidnapper popularly known as Evans to death.

Chukwudi Onuamadike popularly known as Evans has carried out serial kidnap and was caught by the Nigerian Police Special Unit, IRT led by Abba Kyari in 2017 and since then has been facing trial.

The kidnapper, Evans had pleaded not guilty on all charges leveled against him but the High Court sitting in Lagos State found Evans guilty and was sentenced to death.

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Popular Comedian, Klintdadrunk survives ghastly motor accident

A popular Nigerian comedian, Klintdadrunk has survived a ghastly motor accident.

The comedian shared photos of the incident on his social media pages informing his fans and love one how God has saved him from death.

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Thank God for life.

Adamawa state Politician awards constituency with N1,000 scholarship

A member representing Mayo Belwa constituency in Adamawa State is currently receiving heat from fans.

The politician was pictured giving out N1,000 to his constituents, some Adamawa indigenes claimed that the one thousand naira(N1,000) given to the youths of Mayo Belwa by the member representing their constituency is for scholarship.

Following the incident, some Nigerians has questioned how the little amount will help solve or subsidize the education of the indigenes who are students of FCE Yola.

Senator Godswill Akpabio urges Politicians, others to emulate Davido

The minister of Niger Delta Affairs and former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Godswill Akpabio has called on politicians, business owners in the country to emulate popular music star, Davido.

The minister made the call after he played host to the singer in his Abuja mansion yesterday 23rd November, 2021.

Senator Godswill Akpabio commended the singer towards his kind gesture on humanity stating that the act of the music star on his two hundred and fifty million naira(N250,000,000) donation to the less privileged across the country is worth emulating.

"I recently played host to our music icon and philanthropist, David Adedeji Adeleke aka Davido. His attitude towards the less privileged in the society made me to call on other Nigerians in politics, business and entertainment sectors to emulate him.
"I used the visit to commend him on the N250 million humanitarian donations to the less privileged in the society and for joining other like minds in the society to touch and positively affect the lives of the less privileged in our society.

 "I wish him a happy birthday and long life to do more for humanity."

Recall that Davido had called on his friends and fans to send him money ahead of his birthday and friends, fans and business associates flooded the singer account and he raised N201m in two days.

Reacting to the millions raised, the singer further thank his friends and fans for showing him love on his birthday wish and decided to donate the amount raised and his N50m making it N250m back to orphanage homes and the less privileged across the country.



President Buhari to consider Nnamdi Kanu release after meeting Igbo great leaders

President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that the demand made by the Igbo leaders is very critical and difficult but will consider.

The President had told the Igbo leader in state house, Abuja that their demand for the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra(IPOB) leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu was too difficult.

The President noted that in the past six(6) years of his administration and as the leader of the country, he(Buhari) has not interfered in the judicial system of the country.

"You've made an extremely difficult demand on me as the leader of this country, the implication of your request is very serious. In the last six(6) years since I became president nobody would say I have confronted or interfered in the work of the judiciary.

"God has spared you and given you a clear head at this age with very sharp memory. A lot of people half your age are confused already, but the demand you made is heavy but I will consider it. He said.

In attendance where former governor of Anambra State, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife, Tagbo Amaechi, co-chair Interfaith Dialogue Forum for Peace, Bishop Sunday Onuoha, Chief Goddy Uwazurike.

Recall that in the hours of today some Igbo leaders meet with the President at state house, Abuja today to plead with the President to release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the IPOB leader who is in the custody of the DSS.

Also to discuss the current rising insecurity ravaging the region noting that it has stopped the flow of business and people are no longer walking freely without fear of being attacked by gunmen.

President Buhari receives Igbo leaders over Nnamdi Kanu, Others

The President of the Federal Republic Of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday 19th November, 2021 received Igbo leaders at state house Abuja.

Report have it that the South East leaders engaged the President over the continued detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu the proscribed IPOB leader.

It is also gathered that the lgbo leaders are worried about the rising insecurity ravaging the region and demand the president's help in tackling insecurity in the region and other issues affecting the region.

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US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken meets President Buhari

The United States Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken has just arrived Nigeria to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Osinbajo and others.

The US Secretary of State is said to meet with key leaders in the country to discuss the US Nigeria coexistence.

Anthony Blinken is also expected to sign documents for stronger relationship between both countries.

President Muhammadu Buhari had received the US Secretary alongside the US ambassador to Nigeria.

US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken to meet Buhari, Osinbajo others to discuss Nigeria Democracy and others

The United States of America Secretary of States, Anthony Blinken is said to visit Nigeria to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari, Osinbajo and other leaders in the country.

The US spokesperson, Ned Price made the announcement in a press statement says,

"Secretary Blinken will then travel to Abuja, where he will meet with President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, and Foreign Minister Geoffrey Onyeama and discuss furthering cooperation on global health security.

"Expanding energy access and economic growth, and revitalising democracy." He said.

Nigerians to start receiving transport allowance through BVN linked accounts - FG

The Federal Government of Nigeria through the minister of finance has said that Nigerians will start receiving transport allowance by 2022.

The honourable minister for finance, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed made the disclosure in an interview with Channels TV today.

"It is important that we exit this subsidy. It is costing us a significant amount of resources that we could have applied for education, health and critical infrastructure.

"It is a major waste and a major drain on the economy. “Aside our plans to deploy Compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles as an alternative to petrol-aided vehicles.

"We are also considering the payment of transport allowance to Nigerians for six or 12 months to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal." She said

FG begins payment for Npower Batch C beneficiaries

The Federal Government of Nigeria through Nasims has begun payment of Npower Batch C beneficiaries.

This was disclosed through Nasims Facebook page on the 8th November, 2021.

The statement reads: "PAYMENT OF OCTOBER STIPEND OFFICIALLY COMMENCE TODAY 8TH NOVEMBER, 2021.

"Payment of October stipend has officially commence lately today 8th November, 2021 after the delay as encountered by beneficiaries.

"While some beneficiaries has begun receiving notification(alert) others are still pending. You are enjoined to log into your Nasims self service portal and assess under payroll tab.

"Based on banks some payment statuses are pending and will be processed at shortest possible time.

"Above all, ensure that your bank account details are correctly captured on your NASIMS dashboard to avoid not being paid.

Thank you."


BREAKING: EFCC Arrest Obi Cubana

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arrested socialist Obi Cubana.

The night club boss was arrested in the early hours of today 1th October, 2021. It is gathered that Obi Cubana is currently in the custody of the EFCC as he is been interrogated.

More details later...

Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo meets APC National leader{Photos}

The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo today 29th October, 2021 met with Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja.

The APC National leader received the Vice President as they both hug and have a lengthy discussion together.

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FOREIGN: President Joe Biden meets Italian Prime Minister thank him for good leadership

The President of the United States of America, Joe Biden has met with the Italian Prime Minister, Mario Draghi today 29th October, 2021.
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The President thanked the Italian leader for showing good leadership at G-20.

The US President via his verified Facebook page said, "I met with Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi today to thank him for his leadership of the G20 during the year of overlapping global challenges.

"We recognized the historic achievement of a global minimum tax and the commitment to rapidly decarbonize how we produce electricity." 

Over 50 EFCC operatives invade Supreme Court Justice house, Mary Odilli

Men of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has stormed the house of Supreme Court Justice and wife to former Rivers State Governor's house, Mary Odili.

Eye witnesses say that the operatives numbering more than 50 with police officers stormed the Abuja house of the Supreme Court Justice in the early hours of today but was not allowed into the property.

An eye witness said that Mrs. Mary Odili came out and stopped the invasion telling the officers to leave her property and go after her husband the former Governor of Rivers State, Perter Odili as she has no pending case before the commission.

The husband to the supreme Court Justice and former governor of Rivers State has been facing corruption charges by the EFCC.

Recall that a federal high court sitting in Abuja has ordered the commission to return the ex governor's passport failing to provide substantial documents.

Nollywood Star, Chiwetalu agu regains freedom

Chiwetalu agu has just been freed by the Nigerian Army after being interrogated by the agency.

The Nollywood star took to his Instagram page to inform his followers that he has been freed by the Nigerian Army to go home.

Recall that VsXtra Info earlier reported on the veteran actor's arrest by men of the Nigerian Army on the 7th October, 2021.

The actor was arrested for wearing a Biafran flag shirt in public while distributing food items to people in Onitsha.

Nigerian Army confirms arrest of popular Nollywood star, Chiwetalu agu

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of Popular Nollywood Star, Chiwetalu agu on Thursday 7th October, 2021.

The director Army Public Relations officer, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu confirmed the arrest stating that the popular Nollywood actor was inciting members of the public and drumming support for the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra(IPOB).

The Nigeria Army further stated that he, Chiwetalu agu was never assaulted nor brutalized by men of the force but the actor at first tried to resist arrest.

Chiwetalu agu was arrested by men of the Nigerian Army for putting on what appears to be the uniform of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra in public.

President Muhammadu Buhari presents 2022 Budget {Photos}

President Muhammadu Buhari has presented the 2022 budget to the National Assembly at a joint session.

The President who was received by the law makers at a joint session of the Nation Assembly thanked the leadership of the Senate and House of Representatives.

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BREAKING: Abba Kyari to resume work soon as he has committed no crime - Report

According to The Times News, DCP Abba Kyari will be resuming his duties in the Nigeria Police Force soon.
The report reveals that the FBI wanted Abba Kyari has committed no offence in the United States of America.

The report from the panel States that "He committed no crime on the soil of the US to warrant his extradition." The report said.

Recall that the Nigeria Super Cop was accused by the FBI of involvement with an internet fraudstar popularly known as Hushpuppi which had made the FBI request for his extradition to the USA for face trail.

EFCC Chairman, Bawa slumps in Abuja

The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been rushed to a hospital in Abuja.

The incident occurred while the EFCC boss was delivering a speech at a conference in Abuja on the need for Digital Identification.

The EFCC boss who spoke on loosing one of it's official felt emotional when suddenly he left the microphone to his sit and immediately slumped.

Bawa was rushed to a nearby hospital accompanied by the honourable minister, Isa Pantami but returned to the audience to say that Bawa is in good condition now.

Federal Government to lift Twitter ban in days - Lai Mohammed

The Federal Government has said that days from now the ban on one of the largest social media platform in the world, Twitter will be lifted.

The minister of information and culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed stated this in Abuja after a FEC meeting held on Wednesday 15th September, 2021.

While answering questions from news men regarding the Federal Government's current state on the Twitter ban.

"I think even Twitter itself two days ago gave what I call a progress report on our talks with them and I think if i want to quote them rightly, it has been productive and quite respectful.

"And as to the qualifying word for when or how soon, I want to assure you that the time that Twitter operation has been suspended and when it will be restored is by far much much shorter.

"That I can assure you that it is by far in other words, if the operation has been suspended for about 100 days now, I can tell you that we're just actually talking about a few, just a few more days now." He said.

Recall that the Federal Government had suspended the social media platform, Twitter over taking down President Buhari's tweet which it claimed that it went against the company's policy.

Military jet kills dozen in Buhari community

A suspected military jet has bombed Buhari community in Yobe state living dozens dead and several others injured.

According to BBC hausa, dozens of civilians where reportedly killed through an air strike by a military jet in the early hours of Wednesday 15th September, 2021.

Villagers who spoke to BBC hausa stated that three(3) military jet fighters had gone around the area when suddenly one of the the pilot dropped a bomb living many dead.

One of the villagers also said that the incident had claimed the five(5) members of his family. 

Some villagers say that although they cannot figure out if it was the Nigerian Air Force jet or Niger as reports have it that bandits camp in the village close to Buhari community.

NDDC: Akpabio finally submits the Forensic Audit Report to President Buhari

The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio has presented the report of the Forensic Audit of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to the President.

President Mohammadu Buhari who was represented by the Attorney General of the Federal and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami received the twenty(20) years Forensic Audit on Thursday 2nd September, 2021.

Meanwhile President Mohammadu Buhari has vowed to go after those involved in diverting the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) funds since 1999 till date.

Breaking: Sowore's younger brother, Olajide shot dead by suspected killer herdsmen

The younger brother to Sahara publisher Omoyele Sowore's younger brother has been shot dead by suspected killer herdsmen.

The almost fifty(50) aged Nigerian studying Pharmacy at Igbinedion University was shot dead while traveling between Benin and Ondo on Saturday morning by suspected killer herdsmen.

Eye witnesses say that the suspected killers of Olajide Sowore where the Fulani Herdsmen Militias.

The brother to the deceased, Omoyele Sowore while describing the brother as selfless said, "You lived your life so that everyone could be alright but now assassinated by everything that is not alright".

The Sahara Reporters Publisher decried how the family is going to miss him.

BREAKING: Tonto Dike and her new boyfriend breakup

Popular Nigerian Nollywood star, Tonto Dike and her new boyfriend has broken up their relationship.

Reports have it that Tonto Dike and Prince Kpokpogiri ended their relationship quietly following a voice note which the actress believe to be his voice.

The duo has unfollowed each other on Instagram. Recall that reports on social media has accused the Prince of cheating severally on his girlfriend, Tonto Dike.


Former president Goodluck Jonathan inaugurated as Vice Chancellor in Uganda University

The former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan has bagged a new appointment in a Uganda University.

The peace loving former President was inaugurated as Vice Chancellor of Cavendish University Kampala, Uganda. 

The former President took to his verified Facebook page to express his gratitude to God and management of the institution for the offer.

"I pleased to have been formerly inaugurated as the Vice Chancellor Cavendish University, Uganda and to have performed my first official function in that capacity at the tenth Graduation Ceremony of the University today in Kampala, Uganda.
"I congratulate the new graduands and urged them to deploy their knowledge towards positively impacting people, building a community of reformers and improving the society.- GEJ."

The former President was accompanied with his wife, Patient Jonathan.

Congratulations to HE Goodluck Jonathan.

JUST IN: Bandits attack Nigerian Defence Academy kills 3, abduct others

Some armed men suspected to be bandits has attacked the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna in the early hours of Tuesday.

Eye witnesses said that the armed men had arrived the Nigerian Defence Academy at the early hours of Tuesday, 24th August, 2021 and started firing at the soldiers.

Reports also have it that three(3) soldiers where killed and others injured while two(2) majors where taken away by the bandits.

Some eye witnesses also said that though it was not really clear if students were abducted as the gun fire was very heavy.

In a statement issued by the Defence Headquarters regarding the attack, it said it has set a manhunt on the attackers as those involved will be apprehended.

Former President Obasanjo visits new crowned Olu of Warri

The former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo has visited Ogiame Atuwatse III, Olu of Warri Kingdom.
Former President Obasanjo paid homage to the newly crowned King to congratulate him of his coronation.

This is as Governor Godswill Obaseki of Edo State also congratulated the Ogiame Atuwatse III Olu of Warri.


BREAKING: EFCC arrest former Abia State Governor and Son at the airport

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has just arrested former Governor of Abia State, Theodore A. Orji and his son at the airport.

Recall that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC had invited the former Governor over alleged diversion of N521 billion public fund.

Report have it that the former Governor and his son are currently in custody of the EFCC.

More details coming...

Suspected theft electrocuted while trying to steal cable wire in Akwa Ibom

An unidentified man suspected to be a theft has been electrocuted while trying to steal high tension cable wire in Akwa Ibom.

The incident which took place in the early hours of the night in Abiakpo road Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom as reported by a Facebook user.

The Facebook User identified as Blessing Bassey who posted the graphic photos on her timeline stressed that there has been no light for some days in the area when suddenly the light was put on and the suspected criminal was electrocuted as he was not having any safety vest when he was found in the morning electrocuted.

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Another Facebook user, Yuddie Stephen also stated that the area has been suffering for lack of electricity due to constant stealing of their cable wire connecting to the transformer been vandalized by criminals. 

Iranian President vows to restore peace in Afghanistan

The President of Iran, Ebraham Raisi has vowed to see peace in Afghanistan following the current takeover of Kabul by the Talibans.

The President assured citizens in statement said that he will use his powers to engage the leadership of the Talibans to see that peace is restored in the country.

Meanwhile, the Talibans in it's first ever press conference said that the group has pardoned and given amnesty to everyone who fought against them in the past both citizens and foreigners.

The press conference which was help yesterday 17th August, 2021 also stated that Women are now allowed to go to school and will be allowed into some activities in line with the sharia law.

The group also pleaded with citizens who are trying to flee the country to remain and share their knowledge in building the economy of the country noting that it's soldiers has been instructed not to harass anyone in the country. 

Nigerian Football legend, Jay Jay Okocha celebrates 48th Birthday

Football legend, Jay Jay Okocha turns 48 years today.

The Nigerian Super Eagles legend had traveled to Paris to meet with the Argentine Football crooner, Lionel Messi to congratulate him on the successful contract deal with his former club PSG.

Happy birthday to Jay Jay Okocha. 

Popular Nollywood Star, Destiny Etiko celebrates Birthday with New House

Nigerian Nollywood star, Destiny Etiko has celebrated her birthday by gifting herself a new house.

The Nollywood star took to her Instagram page to share photos of the newly acquired house to her fans.

Congratulations to Destiny Etiko and happy birthday.

PSG Instagram followers rises from 19m to 42m in less than 24hrs after Messi joined club

Followers around the world has joined the football legend, Lionel Messi as they joined the French club, PSG Instagram page.

The club, PSG had witnessed a massive increase on its Instagram followers barely 24hours Lionel Messi signed a two years contract with the club.

It is believed that the football legend, Lionel Messi's fans from his former club had moved with him to PSG as they are no more Barcelona FC fans.


#BBN: Moments Whitemoney escaped possible eviction today goes emotional{Photos}

It was a night filled with lots of suspense as it was the first eviction of the Big Brother show.
White money was also among house mates listed for eviction today Sunday 8th August, 2021 but escaped it.

Photos shows emotional moments Whitemoney took to the kitchen expressing how he felt after he escaped being evicted from the house.

This is as Beatrice, Niyi and Yerins where evicted from the BBNaija shine ya eyes edition.

Congratulation to Whitemoney.