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Manufacturers have been working to automate the homebuilding process for years, and some startups have already released design prototypes. But until this year, none of these 3D-printed houses have been occupied. This summer, a family in France became the first to begin living in a 3D-printed home. Engineers and manufacturers have been working to automate the homebuilding process for years, and some startups have already released prototypes of their designs. Until this year, however, nobody has lived in any of these prototypes. This summer, a five-person family in France became the first to permanently live in a 3D-printed home. The 1,022-square-foot home, part of the "Yhnova" project, is located in Nantes. Below, take a look at the building's construction process and photos of other startups' designs for 3D-printed homes. Yhnova was printed in 54 hours, and contractors spent the next four months adding windows, doors, and the roof. The home was developed by Un...

As of Monday afternoon, powerful Typhoon Trami has been categorized by Japan's Meterological Agency as "strong." A massive typhoon is ripping through Japan, leaving at least two dead and injuring more than 100 others. As of Monday afternoon, powerful Typhoon Trami has been categorized by Japan's Meteorological Agency as "strong." The eye of the storm is now approaching northern Japan at 95km/h (59 mph), with maximum sustained winds of 126 km/h (78 mph). The typhoon marks the 24th to pound the area this year, and Japan is still reeling from a major earthquake and a super typhoon last month. A massive typhoon is ripping through Japan, leaving at least two dead and injuring more than one hundred others. As of Monday afternoon, local time, powerful Typhoon Trami has been categorized by Japan's Meteorological Agency as "strong." According to the agency the eye of the storm is now approaching northern Japan at 95km/h (59 mph) ...

Listen to Phyno's new single 'Iwa' featuring Tekno. Phyno has released his new single, 'Iwa' and it features Tekno. It is raining new music on Nigeria's independence day and indigenous rapper, Phyno teams up with singer, Tekno on this new one they call 'Iwa.' The song was produced by TSpize .   ridoola.blogspot.com

Listen to Wizkid's new single titled 'Master Groove.' Wizkid is out with his second official single this year titled 'Master Groove.' Back to back singles from the Starboy following the earlier release of 'Fever' sees the release of this dance anthem called 'Master Grove.' The song has an infectious vibe laced with a feel of Afrobeats as Wizkid calls out his girl to the dancefloor. 'Master Groove' was produced by Phantom , and mixed and mastered by Stg thaprodigy .   ridoola.blogspot.com

Listen to Wizkid's new single titled 'Fever.' Wizkid has released his latest single called 'Fever.' The Starboy had promised his fans that he will be releaseing new music on the nations independence day, October 1st and he has lived to his words with the release of the song, 'Fever' , one of his two new singles dropped in the early hours of the day. ‘Fever‘ alongside ‘Master Grove’ are Wizkid's first official singles this year despite featuring on a number of hit releases and they are expected to be on his upcoming album “Made In Lagos.“ The song was produced by Blaq Jerzee with additional production by  Northboi  and has saxophone by Tosin .   ridoola.blogspot.com

Nigeria has failed to fix up in past elections since its independence. It can't afford to let another opportunity slip past in 2019. Nigeria will be 59 in 2019—the year of its general election. Yet this nation of some 180 million still has a problem finding its feet in a fast paced world. For Africa’s most populous country, it will be 59 years of poor leadership, coups and counter coups, infrastructural decay, grinding poverty, massively rigged elections, inability to generate and distribute stable electricity and a political class for whom corruption has become a way of life. Yet the world still looks up to Nigeria for some kind of direction and hope. Yet the rest of the African continent banks on Nigeria to turn the corner somehow. That optimism for Nigeria from the outside world is not entirely misplaced. Nigeria is Africa’s most populous country with an enterprising people to boot. More than 50 percent of the nation’s population is young. And Nigeria boasts some of ...

DJ Spinall is set to release his debut album titled ''Iyanu.'' DJ Spinall has announced that he will be releasing his album titled ''Iyanu'' on October 26. This he made known via several tweets on his Twitter page on Saturday, September 29th. The disc jockey who is responsible for a number of hits including 'Nowo' featuring Wizkid and 'Baba' with Kiss Daniel has been advising his followers to ''Wait for the album'' , one he assures them will be worth the wait.   The album is expected to feature artists like Wizkid, Mr Eazi , Wurld , Kiss Daniel and more. ridoola.blogspot.com

Ronaldo and his team of lawyers have come in to deny any form of misconduct regarding claims made by Kathryn Mayorga. Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo has denied the rape accusations towards him by Kathryn Mayorga as fake news. The 33-year-old superstar was in the news for the wrong reasons as Mayorga a citizen of the United States of America stated that the five-time World Player of the Year raped her back in 2009. Mayorga made the claims through a publication by Germany's Der Spiegel magazine in which she said she was a victim of rape by Ronaldo.   The forward who moved to Juventus from Real Madrid in the summer , however, has come out to deny the claims towards him. He stated in a viral video in his official Instagram handle that the accusations are fake and are just interested in tarnishing his reputation. He said, "They want to promote [themselves] by [using] my name. It's normal."   Ronaldo’s lawyers have also given their verdict on the issue as t...

Kanu and a host of retired legends returned to the football pitch to raise money for charity. Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger made his return to management as the Premier League Masters beat the African Masters 9-4 in the Petrolex Kanu Cup played on Sunday, September 30. The game organized by Petrolex and the Kanu Heart Foundation took place at the Barnet's Hive stadium England and a host of retired legends took to field to help raise money for a good cause.   It was a winning return for Wenger who left his position as Arsenal boss in the summer to be replaced by Spaniard Unai Emery . He won his first trophy since he won the 2017 Community Shield before he departed the Emirates Stadium. Wenger coached the Premier League stars to victory in the encounter during the second half, but they were already ahead by two goals. Some of the African stars on parade included Rami Shaaban , Lauren , George Boateng , Emmanuel Eboue , Eric Djemba Djemba , Quinton Fortune , Mido ,...

This was contained in a statement issued to newsmen in Gusau on Sunday by the state Publicity Secretary of the party, Malam Shehu Isa. The Zamfara Chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has shifted its governorship primaries to Oct. 1, due to non arrival of the election committee from the National Headquarters in Abuja. This was contained in a statement issued to newsmen in Gusau on Sunday by the state Publicity Secretary of the party, Malam Shehu Isa. Meanwhile, the Police Command in the state has appealed to stakeholders to cooperate with security agencies and abide by security measures during the primaries. The State Commissioner of Police, Mr Usman Belel made the call at a security stakeholders meeting in Gusau. This was contained in a statement in Gusau on Sunday by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP Muhammad Shehu. Shehu said the meeting was attended by heads of security agencies in the state, officials from Independent National Electoral Commission ( ...

Buni who is also APC National Secretary, said  this in Damaturu during a courtesy call on the state governor, Alhaji IbrahIm Gaidam. Alhaji Maimala Buni,  Yobe gubernatorial aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has assured the people of the state of continuity of policies and programs of the Ibrahim Gaidam administration. Buni who is also APC National Secretary, said  this in Damaturu during a courtesy call on the state governor, Alhaji IbrahIm Gaidam . He assured the governor and people of the state that he would justify the confidence reposed in him as a worthy successor of the governor. He promised to be fair and provide equal opportunities to every citizen, irrespective of political and socio-cultural differences. “I will always pray for Allah’s Guidance and to tap from the rich experiences of the governor to ensure continuity in the developmental projects enjoyed across the state. “Your Excellency, I am grateful to you in many more w...

Fashion is one big cycle and we look back on the past 58 years, these are the 3 trends we would like to see make a comeback. Fashion is one big cycle and we look back on the past 58 years, these are the 3 trends we would like to see make a comeback. Check out the fashion fads from the 60s that should come back. Although the past has some fashion eras that we would rather forget, the 60's gave us these gems that we think should make a comeback. Take a look! The Hairstyles   To say Nigerians have always been a fashionable people is to put it mildly. The fashion sense of Nigerians has evolved over the years to become something entirely different but that doesn't mean we cannot borrow from the past. In terms of hairstyles, young men and women of Nigeria’s Independence era obviously fancied a variety of beautifully intricate threading and weaving that sometimes look like cobwebs or waves. Puffs and cornrows were popular too and of course, who would ever forget the omniprese...

Fashion and trends have changed over the last 58 years and we take a look at the styles that have reigned for every decade. As we celebrate Independence Day , we take a look how Nigerian fashion has evolved over 5 decades. The Sixties Most Nigerian women wore long dresses and with complimentary hats. The women dressed in both fitted and oversized outfits depending on their personal taste and it was always finished off with a perfectly coiffed Afro. Other less sophisticated women just wore simple traditional clothes and simple, easy to manage hairstyles. It was the swinging sixties so mini skirts and dresses were all the rage. This trend was allegedly invented by Mary Quaint and aimed at seductively showing off women’s legs. During this time vibrant colours were wildly popular and men and women were obsessed with prints and patterned fabrics. Women’s fashion constituted of mini dresses whilst men wore loud patterned shirts. During this time, platform shoes were very fashionable a...

On Monday, Instagram cofounders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger made the unexpected announcement that they would be leaving the company in the the coming weeks, which left everyone asking the same question: Why? In a September 5th interview with Reid Hoffman on the Masters of Scale podcast, Instagram cofounder and then CEO Kevin Systrom spoke about his vision for the company — and it might have hinted at the reasons behind his recent departure. Facebook's recent handling of Instagram is rumored to have been a headache for Systrom and fellow Instagram cofounder Mike Krieger. In a few interviews before his announcement, Systrom discussed how the initial relationship with Facebook was mutually beneficial, and crucial for Instagram's growth. The pair didn't provide a reason for quitting, however, and have yet to give an interview since the announcement. On Monday, Instagram cofounders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger made the unexpected announcement that they would be leavi...

Sanwo-Olu’s response followed Ambode’s allegation that he was arrested in US for spending fake dollars. All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has responded to comments made about him by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode. He said that the Lagos state Governor let the tension and anxiety of the moment get to him. Sanwo-Olu’s response followed Ambode’s allegation that he was arrested in US for spending fake dollars. The Lagos state Governor made the comment during a press conference which he held on Sunday, September 30, 2018. Sanwo-Olu’s statement reads in part: “I felt sad for Lagos as I watched Press Conference by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode. Many things he said was beneath the dignity of our people and the exalted office he now holds. “Perhaps the tension and anxiety of the moment got the better of him. “If given a chance at cooler reflection of what he said, I am sure he would regret his descent into such low conduct. “In this vein, I forgive him ...

The VC of NOUN says the university is working with the Nigerian Police to stop exam malpractices. Examination malpractice is a serious issue in the Nigerian Education System and the National Open University of Nigeria is taking a serious step to curb it. The Vice-Chancellor of the  University,  Prof Abdalla Adamu in an interview with the Punch addressed the issue and what NOUN is doing to stop it. He said, ''some of the examination malpractices are caused by people within the system. We had once identified six of them and they were arrested and dismissed. ALSO READ: 2 Nigerian Students win awards, break record in Ghanaian University ''So long as we deal with Nigerians, there will always be issues of examination malpractices. But we now have a solid network system that makes it almost impossible for anyone to hack into. Nobody even knows where our servers are located. They have tried to hack them in the past. Some people tried to locate the Internet Provider add...

From Highlife, Juju, Rock, Disco and Fuji to modern day Pop and Afrobeats, the Nigerian music soundscape has fully evolved in the last 58years. Nigeria marks it 58th anniversary as an independent nation on October 1st, 2018 and just as the country has witnessed evolution with every year, one sector that has enjoyed growth with every decade is the music industry. Nigerian music is globally courted due to the rise of the Afrobeats genre that has seen the evolution of our indigenous pop sound and style on the international scene. Names like D'banj , Davido , Wizkid , 2face Idibia , Yemi Alade and Tiwa Savage represent faces of the leaders of the generation flying the flag high, but this acceptance didn't exactly happen overnight.   It is as a result of refined genres and sounds that have been forged over many decades. Charting the history of Nigerian music is a long road to travel, considering the influences of western sounds that played a major role in shaping our sound ...

Covenant University is currently 636th in the world and it has a vision to be one of the best 10 by 2022. Covenant University is currently the best University in Nigeria. The faith-based institution overtook the University of Ibadan in the latest university ranking. On Wednesday, September 26, 2018, Times Higher Education World University Rankings released the new ratings for Universities across the world and two Nigerian Universities were among the top 700 in the world . Covenant University rated 636 in the ranking while the first university in Nigeria, the University of Ibadan, ranked 677 on the list. That officially makes the faith-based institution the best university in Nigeria. But that is not the goal of this institution.  On Monday, October 21, 2013, the founder and Chancellor of the university, David Oyedepo at the institution’s 11th Founder’s Day announced that the university would be among the top 10 universities in the world by 2022.   Oyedepo said the univ...

Adedoyin, until her death was a member of the House of Representatives, representing Irepodun Isin/ Ekiti /Oke Ero Federal Constituency of Kwara. President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with leadership and members of National Assembly over the passing of Hon. Funke Adedoyin. Adedoyin , until her death was a member of the House of Representatives, representing Irepodun Isin/ Ekiti /Oke Ero Federal Constituency of Kwara. Buhari in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu , commiserated with the government and people of Kwara, her family and friends over the sad incident. He said that her demise had deprived the nation of the wisdom and maturity she had always brought into service. The president believed that as a former member of the Federal Executive Council and legislator, Adedoyin’s sacrifice and contributions to national development would be remembered by posterity. He added that her unreserved commitment for more representation of...

Ambode had earlier alleged that the governorship aspirant was arrested in the US for spending fake dollars. All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant, Babajide Sanwo-Olu called on Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to tell Lagosians the reason the state is going through what he called a sanitation crisis. Sanwo-Olu said this while responding to allegations made by Ambode during a press conference on Sunday. The Lagos Governor had alleged that the governorship aspirant was arrested in the US for spending fake dollars. In his response, Sanwo-Olu said he will not attack anybody as he carries out his campaign. He also said “Today, instead of making a convincing defense of his performance, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode sought to sow fear into the hearts of Lagosians. “But Lagosians are an intelligent and brave people. They can see through the smoke and the fog. “I am here not to tear my opponent down but to help build Lagos up.  With me, you will hear about progress on education, heal...

Saraki has urged Nigerians to be more vibrant in participating in governance as Nigeria celebrated her 58th independence. Nigeria's Senate President, Bukola Saraki has congratulated Nigerians on the occasion of the nation's 58th Independence celebrations . In a statement signed by Yusuph Olaniyonu , the Special Adviser (Media and Publicity) to Senate President, Saraki urged Nigerians to ensure a more vibrant, constructive and patriotic citizen participation in the governance of their country. The People's Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential aspirant noted that one of the key reasons for the non-realisation of the dreams of the founding fathers who fought for the nation's independence from the colonial government was because the citizens failed to seize control of the fortunes and future of the country while allowing sentiments to determine the choice of leaders and what national objectives should entail. ALSO READ : Independence Day: 58 years after, has Nigeria wor...

Obasa has called on Nigerians not to relent in praying for a peaceful general elections as Nigeria celebrates 58th Independence. The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Mudashiru Obasa has called on Nigerians not to relent in praying for a peaceful general elections next year. Obasa also urged the people of the country to desist from actions and utterances that can negatively affect the peaceful co-existence of the country. Obasa made this known in his message to Nigerians on the celebration of the country's 58th Independence Anniversary . " It's a very crucial period in Nigeria and as we move towards the 2019 general elections, I want to call on Nigerians to continue to pray for peace to reign before, during and after the elections. "We must also eschew violence, avoid actions and utterances that can breach public peace. We must promote measures and programmes that will enhance the unity of this country ," Obasa said. The press statement...

Ambode, at a press conference which he held on Sunday, said that Sanwo-Olu was arrested in US for spending fake dollars. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, an All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate has reacted to comments made about him by the Lagos state Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode. Ambode, at a press conference which he held on Sunday, September 30, 2018, said that Sanwo-Olu was arrested in US for spending fake dollars. The Lagos state Governor also said “This particular aspirant is somebody that has been arrested for spend fake dollars in a nightclub in America, and he has been detained for months. “He doesn’t have the competence to do what he is being propelled to do. This is somebody that has gone for rehabilitation before. The records are there at the Gbagada General Hospital. we don’t want to go too far. Our leadership should have a rethink.” I forgive you In his response, Sanwo-Olu said he would not disrespect the office of the Governor, adding that he has forgiven Ambo...

To celebrate Independence Day, we revel in 10 sporting Nigerian icons and how they led the country to greatness in their respective sports. As Nigeria celebrates its 58th Independence Day, we are celebrating 10 iconic sportsmen and women who have brought pride to the flag. 1. Kanu Nwankwo   Nigeria's greatest footballer without a doubt, Kanu Nwankwo shot to limelight after helping Nigeria to Gold Medal at the football event of the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. His double in the famous semi-final victory over Brazil remains one of the most iconic moments in Nigerian sports history. He was also part of the Golden Eaglets team that won the 1993 FIFA U-17 World Cup . He represented Nigeria at the 1998, 2002 and 2010 World Cup tournaments and also played in several AFCON competitions. In club football the two-time African Player of the Year was even more successful, winning every trophy available from the Champions League to Premier League to FA Cup . 2. Mercy Akide   Akid...

Olamide has told his fans and followers on Instagram that he's supporting Governor Ambode for a second term of four years. Olamide has lend his voice to the second term ambition of Lagos state Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode. The governor, who is currently in the stormy part of his political career, had announced his decision to test his popularity at the Lagos All Progressive Congress' governorship primaries on Monday, October 1, 2018. Olamide had always displayed his affection for Governor Ambode as well as his policies in Lagos state since 2015. ALSO READ: Top Ambode supporters absent at the polls! The rapper had been at the forefront of entertainers, who rallied round the governor during his campaign ahead of the governorship election against Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Jimi Agbaje.   Olamide had sang about Lagos and once said Governor Ambode picked him up and adopted him after the death of his father. ALSO READ : I partied with the Governor at Quilox o...

KOWA Party has announced that Dr Adesina Fagbenro-Byron (SFB) has emerged as its Presidential Candidate from the party’s National Convention and Presidential Primary which took place on Saturday 29th September, 2018, in Abuja. According to a statement issued to newsmen, the party said that Fagbenro-Byron surmounted vigorous competition from his fellow presidential aspirants, Professor (Mrs) Remi Sonaiya, who was the party’s presidential flag bearer at the 2015 elections, and veteran actor, Mr Ayo Lijadu, who ran a very strategic national grassroots recruitment campaign. The statement says "KOWA Party subjected its aspirants to a rigorous process. They were formally screened including security clearance. Then they submitted to a written examination on Friday 28th September answering multiple choice questions posed by experts from diverse fields, and writing an essay on a topic of national interest. "Finally, they participated in a Presidential Debate ‪at noon‬ during the ...

October 1, 1960 is not just a public holiday, here are some of the things you should know about Nigeria's Independence Day. Independence Day is a very special date in the history of Nigeria. Unfortunately, the dearth of History as an independent subject in Nigerian elementary schools deprives the youth of adequate knowledge about the importance of OCTOBER 1, 1960. The only memorable thing most pupils in primary and secondary schools know about the Nigerian Independence is that October 1 of every year is a public holiday. Dear students , the date is much more than a public holiday. The date is significantly tied to the history of Nigeria and every Nigerian youth deserves to know everything that surrounds this holiday. Here are five things you've probably not been thought about Independence Day at school. 1. The Golden Voice of Tafawa Balewa   The history of how Nigeria became an independent nation is never complete without mentioning Alhaji Sir Abubakar Tafawa Bale...