Skip to main content

Posts

Showing posts from October, 2019

Regina Daniels is yet to transform from a child actor and here's why

Regina Daniels is yet to transform from a child actor into a star actress and we have proof. Despite the rise of Regina Daniels in the last 24 months, the rave celeb is yet to transform from a child actor into a star actress. Daniels’ claim to fame is believed to be acting after securing a role in the 2010 movie, ‘Miracle Child’ alongside Ini Edo, Chika Ike , and Mercy Johnson . ALSO READ : Regina Daniels’ mum says her new film costs over N150m She was further shot into the limelight after acting opposite Mercy Johnson-Okojie in AMVCA nominated movie, ‘Dumebi Goes To School’ in 2014. Regina Daniels returns to movie set with Bolanle Ninalowo, Sola Sobowale [Instagram/ReginaDaniels] Despite being in the movie industry for 12 years - she’s reported to have gotten her first role at the seven - Daniels is yet to metamorphose into a star actress. Daniels’ role as Zara, the biological daughter of Chief Anthony Adewale, in the movie, ‘The Enemy I know’ was an easy to pull off yet sh...

So Seductive: Curvy Female Blogger Breaks Internet with Her Hot Tattooed Waist (Photos)

American lady, Angie is a fast growing social media influencer with a curvy stature, fresh skin, massive bum as well as mind-controlling tattoo drawn around her small waist. Angela In the league of curvy women making waves on Instagram, Angela has carved a simple niche for herself through a unique rebranding idea. Aside her massive bum, inviting breasts and striking looks, she has neatly and stylishly drawn killer tattoos on her slim waist which she flaunts with pride on social media. Angela has a thing for skin-tight dresses that expose her tummy and her multiple tattoos. This has also helped in bringing out that seductive body shape which is the fantasy of most men. She is currently being followed by 31,000 followers. Apart from her tattooes, she is always known to be a blogger, brand ambassador, traveler, lifestyle consultant, style influencer and ultimately a lover of God. ridoola.blogspot.com

A little girl has died a sad death after she was reportedly shot by suspected Fulani herdsmen.

A little girl has died a sad death after she was reportedly shot by suspected Fulani herdsmen. Little girl dies after being shot by suspected Fulani herdsmen Little girl dies after being shot by suspected Fulani herdsmen A little girl identified as Uchechukwu Onyibor, 6, has died after she was allegedly shot by suspected Fulani Herdsmen. It was gathered that she was attacked alongside her mother. According to reports shared by a Facebook user, Frankdavid Onovo claiming to know the family, she was shot on Sunday evening, October 27, along Eke village in Udi, Enugu State. Little girl dies after being shot by suspected Fulani herdsmen She was taken to the hospital in critical condition where she was receiving treatment. Unfortunately, she later passed on and has now been buried. Frankdavid Onovo shared the news on Facebook, writing: "Good  afternoon beautiful  people, it's  so unfortunate that we have lost our beautiful angel (6yrs) that was shot on sunday e...

It’s Iwobi Vs Iheanacho and Ndidi as Everton are drawn against Leicester City quarterfinals of Carabao Cup

Everton will host Leicester City in the quarterfinals of the Carabao Cup in a game that pits Iwobi against Iheanacho and Ndidi. Super Eagles players Alex Iwobi, Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi will have to leave their friendship aside when Everton and Leicester City clash in the quarterfinals of the Carabao Cup.  Everton will host Leicester City in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup in December in a game that could see Nigeria internationals Iheanacho and Ndidi come up against their teammate Iwobi.  Alex Iwobi has one goal in the Carabao Cup this season (Getty Images) Iwobi has been impressive for Everton in the Carabao Cup where he has scored one goal while Iheanacho has two in the same competition for Leicester City . Ndidi has played in two games in the competition.  Kelechi Iheanacho has scored twice in the Carabao Cup this season (PA) From the Carabao Cup draw that held on Thursday, October 31, Manchester United will hold Colchester , defending cham...

More fashion industry experts announced for the GTBank Fashion Weekend Masterclass

An Image Architect from America, a Luxury Fashion designer from London and a Master in retail, marketing and communications from Hong Kong - the recently announced line-up for The GTBank Fashion Weekend Masterclass, doesn’t just cut across the fashion industry, it also cuts across three continents!   More facilitators will be announced as the countdown to the biggest fashion event in Africa continues.  The fourth edition of the GTBank Fashion Weekend is set to hold from Saturday the 9th to Sunday the 10th of November 2019, at the GTCentre, Plot 1, Water Corporation Drive, Oniru, Lagos. Meet your Facilitators: Law Roach Law Roach  Law ’s works have appeared in leading publications such as Vogue, Time Magazine, GQ, Billboard, New York Magazine, Notion, amongst others.  Before Law became the creative director responsible for the style transformation of legendary superstar Celine Dion and hollywood starlet Zendaya , he was the boy from Chicago with a ...

FG to begin sale of new housing units soon nationwide - Fashola

Fashola said this at a one-day stakeholders engagement forum organised by the Lagos State Real Estate Transactions Department with the theme: “ Lagos Real Estate: Achieving 21st Century Compliance ” The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, on Wednesday said that the ministry would soon commence the sale of housing units built under the National Housing Programme nationwide. He said that this would be done through an online subscription to allow for transparency and reduce human interference to the barest in the allocation process. Fashola said this at a one-day stakeholders engagement forum organised by the Lagos State Real Estate Transactions Department with the theme: “ Lagos Real Estate: Achieving 21st Century Compliance ” Represented by Mrs Sarah Alawode , Controller, Federal Ministry of Housing, Fashola said that housing, apart from being one of the major needs of a man, holds great potential for the economic well being of Lagos State and Nigeria at large. “I...

Sanwo-Olu congratulates Buhari for beating Atiku at Supreme Court

Sanwo-Olu , in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Gboyega Akosile , described the judgment as another landmark in the country’s annals. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his victory at the Supreme Court. Sanwo-Olu , in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Gboyega Akosile , described the judgment as another landmark in the country’s annals. He said that the Supreme Court’s judgment had strengthened the nation’s democracy and the belief of the citizenry in the judicial process. A seven-man Supreme Court panel headed by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Mohammed , dismissed the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar . The PDP and Atiku had approached the Supreme Court challenging Buhari ’s victory in the Feb. 23, 2019 Presidential Election. From Left: Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, President Muhammadu Buhari and Lagos st...

Gunmen kidnap Court of Appeal Judge Chioma Nwosu

The judge was kidnapped by gunmen in Benin, in the early hours of Wednesday. The Police on Wednesday in Benin, confirmed the kidnap of Justice Chioma Nwosu of the Court Of Appeal, Benin Division. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the judge was kidnapped by gunmen in Benin, in the early hours of Wednesday. NAN also reports that the police orderly accompanying the judge, Insp. A. I. Momoh , was also killed by the gunmen before taking the victim away. Confirming the report, Edo State Police Command spokesman, DSP Chidi Nwabuzor , said that the incident occurred at about 11.30 a.m., along the Benin-Agbor expressway, at Christ Chosen Church of God International. According to him “The victim, Justice Chioma Nwosu was attacked, while the police orderly attached to her, Insp. A. I. Momoh, was murdered and the driver of the vehicle severely injured and was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. “Immediately, the police operatives at Ikpoba Hill D...

JAMB urges 2020 UTME prospective candidates acquire NIN

The board’s Head, Media and Information, Dr Fabian Benjamin , gave the advice in an interview with the NAN on Wednesday in Lagos. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has urged prospective candidates for its 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to intensify efforts and ensure they were captured at the ongoing National Identification Number (NIN) registration. The board’s Head, Media and Information, Dr Fabian Benjamin , gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos. According to him, the call is to further encourage the candidates to do the needful ahead of the fast approaching period for the commencement of registration for the 2020 UTME any time soon. “ We want to further appeal and remind all prospective candidates on the need to get themselves registered centrally under the NIN scheme. “They must consider this as compulsory if they intend to participate in the examination when the time comes. “...

Good Girl LA joins BBNaija’s Ella to do a cover of Davido’s ‘Blow My Mind’

Good Girl LA has joined BBNaija’s ex-housemate, Ella to do a cover of Davido’s hit song, ‘Blow My Mind’ featuring Chris Brown. Two months after Ella did the cover of Davido’s ‘Blow My Mind’, Good Girl LA has done her version. The singer shared a video of herself doing the cover of ‘Blow My Mind’ during a performance. The video was shared on Good Girl LA’s Twitter handle with the caption: “ I hardly do covers but when I sing a Davido song, it’s on!” ALSO READ : BBNaija’s Ella's cover of ‘Blow my mind’ leaves Davido speechless She has since been getting positive responses from followers and fans, who liked her rendition of the song. pulse On August 15, 2019, Ella shared a video of herself doing a cover of the song via her Instagram account. The post got Davido commenting on the performance with the fire emojis and a repost of the video. The one minute long cover of Davido and Chris Brown’s song, ‘Blow my mind’ by Ella got fans talking aside leaving Davido speechless. When...

Police confirm release of Catholic priest by his abductors

The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Ebere Amaraizu , gave confirmed the priest’s release in Enugu on Wednesday to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). The Police Command in Enugu State on Wednesday confirmed the release of Rev. Fr. Arinze Madu, the Vice-Rector, Queen of Apostles Spiritual Year Seminary, Imezi-Owa in Ezeagu Local Government Area. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Ebere Amaraizu , gave confirmed the priest’s release in Enugu on Wednesday to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Madu was abducted on Monday at about 5:30 p.m. at the gate of the seminary by unknown persons. Amaraizu said: “ Yes, he has been released unhurt. However, we are still trailing his abductors. “We are also working on something concerning tracking down the perpetrators of this dastardly act.’’ Also, the Catholic Diocese of Enugu on its official Facebook page confirmed the release of the priest, stating that: “ Father Madu, the kidnapped priest of the Catholic Diocese of Enugu has bee...

SERAP urges National Assembly to uphold press freedom

SERAP said that Sections 24 and 25 of the Act violated all international and regional treaties on human rights to which Nigeria is a party as well as the provisions of Sections 1(3) and 39 of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution. The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has told the National Assembly (NASS) to take steps to uphold press freedom by repealing obnoxious sections of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) Act, 2015. SERAP said that Sections 24 and 25 of the Act violated all international and regional treaties on human rights to which Nigeria is a party as well as the provisions of Sections 1(3) and 39 of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the rights group made the call on Wednesday while presenting a 76-page report on press freedom. The report is entitled: “A Downward Spiral: How Federal and State Authorities are Tightening the Screws on Media Freedom in Nigeria.” Presenting the report, Mr Richard Akinnola...

APC calls for calm in Sokoto over loss of NASS seats

A statement issued by APC State Chairman, Alhaji Sadiq Achida on Wednesday in Sokoto said the party would study the Court of Appeal verdicts on the cases and respond appropriately. The Sokoto State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on its supporters to remain calm over the loss of two National Assembly seats to the PDP. A statement issued by APC State Chairman, Alhaji Sadiq Achida on Wednesday in Sokoto said the party would study the Court of Appeal verdicts on the cases and respond appropriately. ”The judgements in respect of Sokoto North and South Federal Constituency, as well as those in respect of Sokoto South Senatorial District and Bodinga Dange/Shuni Tureta Federal Constituency appeared to be clear miscarriage of justice. ”APC appeals to all our supporters to continue to remain calm and law abiding, these are virtues known to be in our character,” Achida said. The APC is examining the judgements and will leave no stone unturned to ensure that we d...

Osinbajo toasts to Nigeria, Vietnam after visa waiver agreement, trade talks

The vice president’s toast was proposed at a dinner organised in honour of the Deputy Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Prof. Vuong Hue . Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja, proposed a toast for the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The vice president’s toast was proposed at a dinner organised in honour of the Deputy Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Prof. Vuong Hue . Osinbajo , had earlier, at the Presidential Villa, received Hue and his team and witnessed the signing and exchange of the Memorandum of Understanding on waiver of visa requirements for holders of Valid Diplomatic and Official Passports. The vice president, during the toast on a lighter note, said that Hue was his long lost brother as both of them were born on same year and same month– March, 1957. Osinbajo said more so, that he and Hue were both lecturers and professors. He said that Nigeria and Viet...

1st Lagos military governor, Mobolaji Johnson, is dead

Johnson, who was Lagos governor from May 1967 to July 1975, has died at the age of 83. Mobolaji Johnson, the first military governor of Lagos State, has died at the age of 83. The father of four reportedly died in an hospital in Lagos, on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. Confirming Johnson's death, the son of the late army brigadier, Deji, said he passed away on Wednesday afternoon. “ We just want his legacy to outlive him and we want people to honour his memory in a way he would want to be honoured, " Deji told Punch. The late Johnson served under a former Head of State, Maj. Gen. Thomas Aguiyi-Ironsi , and was appointed the military governor of Lagos by Ironsi’s successor, Gen. Yakubu Gowon . He was governor from May 1967 to July 1975. Sanwo-Olu mourns passage of ex-military governor of Lagos, Mobolaji Johnson. [PM News] In his condolence message, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, described the late General Johnson as a complete gentleman and officer. The condole...

APC sweeps Kebbi State LG poll

KESIEC Chairman, Alhaji Aliyu Mera , made this known while addressing newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday. The Kebbi State Independent National Electoral Commission (KESIEC), has declared All Progressives Congress (APC), as winner of Oct. 26, Local Government Election in the state. KESIEC Chairman, Alhaji Aliyu Mera , made this known while addressing newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday. “KESIEC wishes to release the official results of the State Local Government Election held on Saturday, as already declared by the various wards and local government Returning Officers in 223 wards of the 21 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. “The APC candidates won the election in all the 21 LGAs. “The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Fresh Party (FP) and other contenders did not make much in the election,” he said. Mera, however, said election in two polling units located in Argungu and Dandi LGAs were declared inconclusive. “The election in the two units will be concluded on Saturday,...

‘Living in Bondage: Breaking Free’ is perfect for Ramsey Nouah’s directorial debut (Review)

‘Living in Bondage: Breaking Free’ is a perfect way for Ramsey Nouah to announce his directorial debut. Ramsey Nouah must have learned some good lessons in almost three decades of actively practicing in Nollywood with his wonderful execution of the sequel to 90s blockbuster, ‘Living in Bondage’. These lessons - in acting and directing - were put to good use by Nouah, who directed and took on the role of the powerful yet flamboyant villain, Richard Williams, in ‘Living in Bondage: Breaking Free’ . ALSO READ : Ramsey Nouah makes directorial debut with 'Living in bondage' sequel Just as Chris Obi Rapu ’s ‘Living in Bondage’ became one of Nollywood’s classics that defined an era, Ramsey Nouah's ‘Living in Bondage: Breaking Free’ is a game-changer that will set the pace for how sequels should be treated and executed going forward in Nollywood. #Livinginbondagethesequel is all about living the good life. Do you know ‘Livinginbondagethesequel’ was shot in South Africa, Lago...

EFCC operatives invade OOU, FUNAAB, and MAPOLY's students apartments

EFCC say the arrested students are safe. Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). have taken into their custody 30 students of  Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) and Federal University of Agriculture in Abeokuta (FUNAAB), as well as those of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU). The anti-graft agency, on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, arrested students of FUNAAB and MAPOLY, as it invaded the Ibogun campus of the OOU in the Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun . According to a student, Samson Adeyemi, the EFCC agents abducted not less than 18 students from the Ibogun campus. EFCC Spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren confirms the operations. [Punch] Punch reports that the EFCC officials raided student apartments, claiming that they were Internet fraudsters. During the operation, they were also said to have carted away laptops and phones that belongs to the students. An eyewitness, who recorded a 25-second video of the raid on a building in Abule-Oj...

A man has engaged a hooker in a serious fight after he refused to pay for s*x in Lagos.

A man has engaged a hooker in a serious fight after he refused to pay for s*x in Lagos. Man and hooker fight in Lagos Man and hooker fight in Lagos A man has engaged a hooker in a fight after refusing to pay for s*x in Lagos state. The incident which was caught on tape, showed the hooker holding onto the man's dress as she demanded for her money. The man who couldn't take it, told the hooker to leave him alone. When she refused, a fight ensued between the two

Nicki Minaj's wedding ring cost $1.1M

Nicki Minaj's husband, Kenneth Petty got her a wedding ring worth $1.1M. Nicki Minaj recently got married to her husband Kenneth Petty in a private ceremony and the news now is that her wedding ring cost a whopping $1.1M. According to TMZ , Nicki's husband made sure he got one of the best rings for his bride on their special day. The jeweler who made the ring said Kenneth handled the design, delivery and paid for it on his own. The guys behind the beautiful ring everyone is talking about, Rafaello and Co revealed to TMZ that Kenneth commissioned them to make their wedding rings, working together on a design for several months.  A small word from Jennifer Tilley as #TheBrideOfChucky 🔪 Heavy on the Sleeze 🛠 🎃🤵🏽👰🏽 🎈 Nicki's custom bling features a 17-carat center with VVS2-clarity diamonds. According to them, there was no space for inscription on Nicki's ring but Kenneth had the chance to do that on his ring, ' Ken & Barbie.' It would be recal...

"Don't come and spoil my market, I'm still single" - Kim Oprah denies engagement

BBNaija's Kim Oprah has come out to deny the news that she recently got engaged. One of the former housemates from the recently concluded edition of Big Brother Naija, Kim Oparah has come out to refute claims that she got engaged. The reality TV star made this known via her Instagram stories on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. According to her, the news of her engagement post on Instablog9ja was false. She went on to reveal that she is still very single and searching.  "Okay, I'm getting a lot of calls concerning the post on Instagram and I'm here to tell you that it's not true. Girl is still single and probably searching. Don't come and spoil my market for me... it's not true...it's not true," she said. pulse One thing a lot of fans especially her secret admirers can rest assured is that Kim is still single and even searching. Kim Oprah was one of the very gorgeous housemates from the last season of Big Brother Naija. One of the former hous...

Nigeria, US trade hits $5.21bn in eight months

Nigeria and the United States recorded 5.21 billion dollars bilateral trade between January and August this year. The Consul General, US Consulate in Lagos, Ms Claire Pierangelo, disclosed this during the 2019 International Investment Conference on Wednesday in Lagos. The event, organised by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), was themed; ‘Promoting Investment, Connecting Businesses.’ Represented by Ms Christine Kelley, US Commercial Attache, Pierangelo said that the US saw a lot of opportunities in Nigeria, adding that 8.3 billion dollars was recorded as trade in 2018. She commended Nigeria for improving in its ranking on the World Bank Ease of Doing Business index, saying it foresees more improvement in the economy. According to her, to sustain flow of foreign direct investment (FDI) into Nigeria, government should maintain an open dialogue with international bodies, improve its regulatory environment, policies and infrastructure. She urged the business community...

Buhari greets Afe Babalola at 90

President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with legal luminary, educationist and philanthropist, Chief Afe Babalola, who turned 90, praying for him longer life, good health and strength. The President’s spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday, said Buhari joined Babalola’s family members, friends and professional colleagues in celebrating the nonagenarian. “ Buhari believes the bright and resourceful lawyer and farmer has every reason to be thankful to God, considering the many rungs he had to climb, and obstacles he had to overcome to get his education and start a rewarding career that turned out a blessing to many and the nation ,’’ Adesina said. According to him, the president said the elder statesman life’s story has been a study on focus, discipline and commitment to God, and serving humanity. He commended Babalola’s dedication to equipping the society with knowledge and skills, and his investments in key sectors of the economy that directly impact...

Muslim clerics, traditional leaders back campaign to end child marriage

Some Islamic Clerics and traditional leaders in Kaduna state on Wednesday pledged to support the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) in ending all forms violence against children including child marriages. The leaders made the pledge during a 2-day sensitisation workshop on ending Violence Against Children (VAC) organised by the National Orientation Agency (NOA) in collaboration with UNICEF in Zaria. Mallam Muhammad-Nasir Abubakar an Imam from Igabi local government said that Islam had defined the rights of children and also emphasized on the need to protect children against violence. “ Early marriage actually happened during the time of prophet Muhammad peace be upon him, but times have changed; what happened in those days are different from today. “We need to allow our children get basic education before sending them off for marriage and that will make them better mothers and care givers ”, he said. Aliyu Alhafiz-Muhammad, Imam of Dankande Juma’at Mosque said children who expe...

Twitter to ban political ads worldwide on its platform

Twitter said Wednesday it would bar political advertising globally on its platform, responding to growing criticism over misinformation from politicians on social media. Chief executive Jack Dorsey said in a tweet that the company took the action to head off potential problems from "machine learning-based optimization of messaging and micro-targeting, unchecked misleading information, and deep fakes." The move comes with Facebook under pressure to apply fact-checking to politicians running ads with debunked claims. Dorsey said the new policy, details of which will be unveiled next month, would ban ads on political issues as well as from candidates. " We considered stopping only candidate ads, but issue ads present a way to circumvent," he said. "Additionally, it isn't fair for everyone but candidates to buy ads for issues they want to push. So we're stopping these too ." ridoola.blogspot.com.ng

Supreme Court Judgement: Tinubu asks Atiku to join APC in nation building

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, urged the PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to join hands with the ruling party in moving the nation more assuredly forward. In a statement personally signed by the APC National Leader, on Supreme Court’s affirmation of President Buhari’s re-election, Tinubu commended the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for their tenacious pursuit. The statement which was entitled: “ Presidential Election: Supreme Court Affirms Will of The People ”, had Tinubu also congratulating President Buhari and the APC on a well-deserved legal affirmation of a hard-won electoral victory. “ The rule of law conclusively affirmed the collective voice of the people by dismissing the petition filed by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and their presidential candidate, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. “The sun rose high in the Nigeria sky today to shine its light over the entire land. “Atiku should n...

Stop issuing drivers’ licence to drug addicts, NURTW tells FRSC

The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has advised the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to stop issuing driver’s licence to drug addicts and motorists who consumed alcohol and other hard substances. Alhaji Ahmadu Haruna, Chairman of the Union in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau, gave the advice on Wednesday at the launch of the 2019 Ember Months Campaign organised by the Bukuru Unit Command of FRSC in Barkin Ladi According to Haruna, proper checks on the personality and lifestyle of drivers before issuing them with driver’s license will go a long way in ensuring sanity on the highways. He advised the corps to subject anybody coming to obtain a drivers license to thorough medical checks to ascertain their level of fitness to ply the highways with vehicles “ We want to call on FRSC to stop issuing driver’s license to drivers who consume alcohol and other hard drugs. “These are the category of persons who don’t respect traffic rules and regulations; indulge ...

Again, Osinbajo presides over FEC meeting

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday presided over the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. President Muhammadu Buhari , at present, is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, attending the third edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) organised by Saudi’s Public Investment Fund (PIF). Buhari will also proceed to Makkah after the three day conference to perform the Umrah, (lesser pilgrimage) and then to London on a private visit before returning to Abuja. Osinbajo, had on Oct. 23, presided over FEC meeting when Buhari attended three-day Russia-Africa Summit holding in Sochi, Russia. ridoola.blogspot.com.ng

20,000 farmers affected as ‘strange’ disease destroy N1bn onions in Kebbi

The National Association of Onions Farmers, in Kebbi, says it has lost over N1 billion worth of onions to two strange diseases affecting farms and storage facilities in the state. The Chairman of the association, Alhaji Bello Uba , told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday that no fewer than 20,000 farmers were affected. “We have lost over N1 billion to two strange and unknown diseases that emerged and effected the seeds we used as well as the shells of the already ripened onions that we put in our local storage facilities. “We have never witnessed such kind of diseases in decades as no fewer than 20,000 farmers are now affected by the bizarre scourge,” he said. According to him, the farmers believe that the two diseases, coined Zazzalau and Raba, have no remedy for now. The chairman, however, said the association had not reported the outbreak to relevant government agencies for intervention but would do so immediately. The Acting Permanent Secretary, st...

APC loses Senate, Reps seats to PDP in Sokoto

Oho set aside the judgements delivered by Sokoto State Election Petitions Tribunal which dismissed the appellants petitions in favour of the respondents who are All Progressive Congress (APC) candidates. The Court of Appeal Sokoto Division on Wednesday returned Sen. Ibrahim Danbaba and Balarabe Kakale as Senator and House of Representative member in the National Assembly, respectively. In a short judgement read by Justice Frederick Oho , the court said that the appeal filed by Danbaba and Kakale both candidates of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during 2019 election have succeeded and details on the judgement will be given later. Oho set aside the judgements delivered by Sokoto State Election Petitions Tribunal which dismissed the appellants petitions in favour of the respondents who are All Progressive Congress (APC) candidates. The APC candidates that won the elections and occupying the seats at present are Alhaji Abubakar Shehu-Tambuwal for Sokoto South Senatorial District and...

Slimcase releases new single, 'Lamba Xtra'

This is his first single since featuring D'Banj's 'Mo Cover E.' Artist : Slimcase Song Title : Lamba Xtra Genre : Afrobeat, Shepeteri Album: TBA Date of release : October 30, 2019 Label: TBA Producer : Cracker Video Director : TBA Details/Takeaway : Following 'Furonaire,' his cover of Teni's Billonaire, Slimcase is back with this single. ridoola.blogspot.com

CJN leads 5 others to hear PDP, Atiku’s appeals against Buhari's victory

Atiku and his party had jointly filed their appeal before the apex court to challenge the September 11, 2019 judgment of the Justice Mohammed Garba -led Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal. Justice Tanko Mohammed, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) on Wednesday led five other Justices of the Supreme Court to hear about six appeals in the case filed by the PDP and its presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, challenging the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari in the Feb. 23 poll. The other Justices are Bode Viviour , Olukayode Ariwoola , Amiru Sanusi , Ejembi Eko and Uwani Abba-Aji. NAN reports that Atiku and his party had jointly filed their appeal before the apex court to challenge the September 11, 2019 judgment of the Justice Mohammed Garba -led Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal. The tribunal’s judgment, which Atiku and his party are dissatisfied with, had dismissed their petition challenging the outcome of the Feb. 23, 2019 poll. Subsequently, the pet...

Court adjourns Maina’s suit for bail application

Justice Okon Abang gave the ruling after taking the arguments of the defence and prosecution counsel. The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, adjourned for hearing the bail application filed by the former Chairman of defunct Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina, until Nov. 6. Justice Okon Abang gave the ruling after taking the arguments of the defence and prosecution counsel. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Maina is being prosecuted by the anti-graft agency on a 12-count charge bordering “ money laundering, operating fictitious bank accounts and fraud.” However, Maina pleaded not guilty to all the charges levelled against him by the EFCC. The judge had, on Oct 25, fixed Wednesday for trial, after listening to the submissions of prosecution and defence counsel and ordered the EFCC to remand Maina in the Nigerian Correctional Service centre. ridoola.blogspot.com.ng

Aisha Buhari urges Africans to stop stigmatising infertile women

In a statement by the first lady’s Special Assistant, Media and Publicity Mr Aliyu Abdullahi , she made the call during the high level panel discussion of African First Ladies on the challenges of ” Building Healthcare Capacity ” in the African Continent. First Lady Aisha Muhammadu Buhari has urged Africans to change their perception of women’s infertility as an abnormal condition and also desist from attaching stigma to women having the condition. In a statement by the first lady’s Special Assistant, Media and Publicity Mr Aliyu Abdullahi , she made the call during the high level panel discussion of African First Ladies on the challenges of ” Building Healthcare Capacity ” in the African Continent. The event was the sixth edition of MERK AFRICA-ASIA LUMINARY/MORE THAN A MOTHER INITIATIVE” organised for African first ladies which was co-chaired by the first lady of Ghana Madam Rebecca Akufo-Addo , held in Accra, Ghana. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that, the Panel ...

A new report attributes rising e-commerce to expanding middle-class, tech savvy young people

A research has shown that a lot more Ghanaians are purchasing items online. The report attributed this to the increasing middle class, the proliferation of smartphones and tech-savvy young people. However, the report admitted that more people are still buying from offline markets. A new report on Ghana’s retail industry titled “Digitize or Die” has shown that there is a steady rise in the volume of e-commerce transactions, due to an increasing middle class, the proliferation of smartphones and tech-savvy young people. The report stated that a time is coming where only retailers who are abreast with digital trends and understand the changing lifestyles of their customers would succeed in the market. The report, however, stated that despite the increasing online purchases, more people are still buying from physical markets. The items being purchased in offline markets include food and beverages. The report was published by Firmus Advisory, a leading Market Research, Regulatory Co...