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Cyber-Hyenas, Cyber-Vandals, Character Assassins Have Seized Nigeria’s Social Media NAN MD Says

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The Managing director of the News Agency of Nigeria, Tayo Onanuga, says Cyber-hyenas, Cyber-vandals, Character assassins have seized Nigeria’s social media. He said this following the backlash he received from a post he shared on his Facebook wall few days ago where he insinuated that the hardship most Nigerians are complaining about might just be mere propaganda. He wrote;

Lynch-mob, cyber-hyenas, cyber-vandals, character assassins: this is the motley crowd that has seized Nigeria’s social media space, either on Facebook or Twitter or Instagram. It is a mob and functions like any other mob, pouncing on targets, remorselessly, twisting your words to achieve a preconceived end.

The rampaging crowd in cyberspace is the opposite of what Mark Zuckerberg and co have in mind in creating communication networks to link friends or people with common interests.


Judging by my experience in the last 72 hours, I am no longer surprised why many decent people either closed their accounts on the various platforms or have become inactive.

No sane, decent person can truly condone the vicious band of assassins always on the prowl, looking for preys to desecrate and mutilate, all because the victims’ viewpoint does not tally with their jaundiced position. I am sure that Zuckerberg will be mortified about how Nigerians have fouled his platform and Twitter. They are now nests of uncouth, ill-mannered, hate-filled Nigerians. Fellow Nigerians, we cannot all think one-way.

We cannot all think alike. I have the inalienable right to have a different idea from yours. And that in civilised societies does not call for the unbridled umbrage that my posts have attracted and the unwarranted attacks against my child.

Good morning!.

Man Begs Soldiers To Kill His Son For Joining Boko Haram

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One of the internally displaced persons at Pompomari camp in Damaturu, Yobe state capital, has appealed to security agents to “arrest and kill” his son for being a member of the Boko Haram sect.

The man, who is from Turo Kira village in Yobe, said his son attempted to kill him when the sect attacked his community. “I have nothing to do with him; he should be arrested and killed just like he killed others,” he said.
According to the Cable, the man, while speaking with reporters stated that he ha disowned his son.

Musa Jidawa, executive secretary of the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), said the suspect was arrested after someone who identified him raised an alarm. “A member of his Turo
Kura village identified the suspect and raised an alarm, saying he belongs to the sect and the suspect’s father, also an IDP at the camp, confirmed it, which led to his arrest,” Jidawa told journalists.

He disclosed that apart from the boy’s father, his mother, wife and child, were all taking refuge at the camp. Jidawa added that two other suspects, who disguised as visitors willing to see their relations, were also apprehended. He said the agency had reinforced security checks and means of identification to ensure that non-members do not gain access to the camp.

Boost Investors’ Confidence, Capital Market Operators Task Peter Obi

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Some capital market operators on Tuesday urged the new Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mr Peter Obi to pursue policies that would reinvigorate investors’ confidence.

NAN in separate interviews in Lagos that investors’ confidence should be the first priority of the new chairman and the substantive director-general, Mounir Gwarzo.

Ariyo Olushekun, the immediate past President, Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS), who commended the appointments said that the two should work on ways to increase investors’ confidence,

Olushekun said that friendly policies should be introduced to increase local investors participation in the market,adding that more people would embrace the market with the right environment.

He said that the new chairman should use his influence as an ex-governor and banker to bring new investment resources to the market.

Olushekun also urged the new management to map out development strategies that would enhance new listings and enahnce return on investments on the exchange.

Sehinde Adenagbe, the Managing Director, Standard Union Securities Ltd., said that both personalities were “jolly good fellows with what it takes to leverage the market”.

Adenagbe expressed optimism that the market would experience better outlook under the new management, adding that, confidence would also be enhanced.

He said that the market would experience more activities with enhanced confidence.

“It is my belief that under the duo, the market will experience a better outlook,” he said.

Adenagbe said that the two personalities must carry all stakeholders along by working as a team and avoid witch hunting.

He said that they must also work as a team with staff and ensure strong partnership with the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) for market growth and development.

Bayo Adeleke, National Secretary, Independent Shareholders Association of Nigeria (ISAN), said that a lot was being expected from the two personalities becuase they are both practitioners in the capital market.

Adeleke said that they must bring their years of experience to enhance transparency and development of the market.

“The new management should pursue reforms that will make the market more robust, attractive to both local and foreign investors,” he said.

He said that they must accelerate the demutualisation of the exchange and ensure zero tolerance to infractions by strict punishment of any market offender.

Mr Boniface Okezie, President, Progressive Shareholders Association of Nigeria (PSAN), said the appointments would move the market forward.

Okezie, who lauded the Federal Government for the appointments, said that it was a good decision considering the experiences of the personalities.

He said that the former governor was a core businessman with interest in the capital market.

“Gwazo as an experienced man will equally excel in his new assignments. I believe these appointments will move the capital market forward,” Okezie said.

Mr Harrison Owoh, the Managing Director, HJ Trust & Investment Ltd., urged the new management to boost foreign participation in the nation’s capital market.

Owoh said that the new management should check mate insider dealing in the market by ensuring strict compliance to corporate governance.

NAN reports that President Goodluck Jonathan had on April 27 confirmed Gwarzo as SEC Director-General and appointed Obi, a former governor of Anambra State as Chairman of the commission.

Breaking: Obasanjo’s Ex-media Aide, Remi Oyo Is Dead

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The former Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Oluremi Oyo, is dead.

She died yesterday afternoon at a London hospital at the age of 62.

Mr. Dele Bodunde, NAN Deputy Editor-in-Chief confirmed Oyo’s death to DailyPost Thursday morning.

“It is true, Aunty ti lo (meaning Aunty is gone in Yoruba),” he said in a phone chat.

“She died Wednesday at about 1:30pm at a London hospital.”

“Its a great loss not just to all of us at NAN, but the Nigerian media at large. This is a sad moment.”

Official statement on the news of her dead is expected later today.

Oluremi Oyo is survived by her husband, children and grandchildren

Oyo was a Fellow of the Nigerian Guild of Editors and the first female president of the Guild, she also served as the Senior Special Assistant to President Olusegun Obasanjo for Media and Publicity.