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Lagos government says ban placed on motorcycles and tricycles, including bike ride-hailing startups. Nigeria's biggest city claims motorcycles and tricycles are not part of the Lagos masterplan From February 1, 2020, the government says it will ensure total compliance on motorcycles and tricycles using security operatives. Lagos state government has reiterated that the ban placed on motorcycle and tricycle is total and affects all riders, including bike ride-hailing startups. In Lagos, Nigeria's biggest city and commercial nerve center, ORide, Max NG, and Gokada are prominent among bike riders offering tech-enabled transportation services for the masses in an economy plagued with traffic mess. Before now, various startups in the mobility sector have capitalised on the Lagos State extant laws, which exempt bikes above 200cc to operate on major roads. With this part of the law, startup founders and stakeholders believed the new ban rules exempt them. But Dr. Frederick Ol...

Okada, according to Lagos government, was banned because people are no longer interested in tailoring, bricklaying, and other vocations. Following the ban of commercial motorcycles (Okada) and tricycles (Keke Napep) in Lagos, the Lagos government has revealed why Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu took the decision. Feeding answers to possible questions in the minds of Lagosians, the Sanwo-Olu-led administration stated that Okada is not part of his Greater Lagos vision. The government lamented that youths are no longer interested in trades like tailoring, bricklaying, printing, painting and others. Despite the action taken against Okada operations in Lagos so far, the operators have remained undaunted. [The Eagle] " Now we get artisans from neighbouring countries. Okada is not an enduring trade, " the government stated. On why it didn't allow the alternatives to come before sacking the motorcyclists, the Sanwo-Olu administration added, "The picture is horrible, bloo...

You've got to check out the adorable message Noble Igwe sent to his daughter on her birthday. Noble Igwe is celebrating his daughter, Jax on her birthday with some adorable words. The blogger and businessman took to his Instagram page on Friday, January 31, 2020, where he penned down a very cute message to his daughter, Jax. According to him, it wasn't love at first sight for him when he met his daughter because he was more worried about his wife's life. "BEANS To be called Daddy, you need to have fathered a child. The first time I met Jax, it wasn’t love at first sight. She was light-skinned, tiny, pretty and all that but I was more worried for my wife to live after childbirth. Days passed and we started spending time together. She would grab my fingers, stare at me and try to form a smile but I kept reminding her that I was married to a jealous woman. BEANS To be called Daddy, you need to have fathered a child. The first time I met Jax, it wasn’t love at first s...

Isn’t it annoying that after almost a decade of hard work, you can’t find real estate options that suit your income? Or are you looking for affordable housing and have found none? Just like you, we believe that real estate should not be reserved for the filthy rich or advanced in years. Young families and professionals should be able to afford real estate too. That’s why we invested in Camberwall Court, Abijo- a project developed by Veritasi Homes. Camberwall Courts, Abijo is an Urban apartment development designed to reflect the magical merge of form and function in its architecture. its design caters to modern living for residents of the apartment. Located in the heart of Abijo GRA along the lekki-epe expressway. This estate currently offers “ Ready to Build ” plots, as well as built homes, with unbelievably lucrative locations that appreciate tremendously with the fairest of prices. Camberwall Court furnishes the platform for a return on investment that’s unbelievable. Own your ...

To classify Kanu’s escape is the same as pointing out the alarming insecurity Senator Abaribe could not keep mum about. Many Nigerians, including political leaders of different backgrounds, have expressed their grave concern over the spate of insecurity in the country. With regards to justice delivery and decision making, it is not disapprovingly debatable that the Nigerian polity under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari is dotted with increasing levels of insecurity. Among the insecurity issues disturbing the socio-economic development of the country is Boko Haram’s incessant attacks, and the terror of rampaging herdsmen on other Nigerians. At this stage, it is safe to say Nigeria, by all indications, is one of the most insecure places in the world. Each passing day, security keeps getting worse. The continuous attacks are not becoming less frequent, a situation that has since sent many Nigerians into panic mode, with many rendered homeless, while others have lost their...

Bishop David Oyedepo reportedly created a scene at the US Embassy after being denied visa. Bishop David Oyedepo of Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners) has been denied entry into the United States. The clergyman, according to This Day , caused a scene at the Lagos office of the Embassy after being refused the visa he had gone to request. While the embassy did not provide any other reason for why Oyedepo's request was denied, except the standard default explanation that the Bishop did not qualify for visa renewal in its assessment, the embassy urged the Winners founder to apply again. After being denied visa with no comprehensive explanation, Oyedepo was said to have created a scene at the embassy, querying the grounds on which he was refused a visa. The clergyman was even said to have told the embassy he had been traveling to the U.S. as far back as 1980s, and had not violated any rules or committed any crime to have warranted being denied a renewal of his visa. An insider...

If you learn and understand how to develop websites, you are the Internet King because you can easily think of an idea and build it online or use the skill as a part-time or full-time job. Let me share my personal story with you... In the year 2006, I quit my 8-5 job to follow my passion. My plan was to develop a modeling website where casting directors and advertising agencies can browse from the comfort of their office and choose a model to work with. There was no such website in Nigeria at the time and I knew if I could achieve it, people would appreciate my effort. I already talked to my model friends about the idea and they all agreed to join my platform and even invite their friends to come on board. I got the needed support from everybody around me and they were all eager to feature on Nigeria's first modeling website. My friends are professional models that feature on major TV and billboard commercials and also top fashion shows, so I knew the project would be a big hi...

This is the first single off Gbasky's upcoming EP, 'Black Frequency.' Artist : Gbasky Song Title : Money Devotion Genre : Afropop Album: Black Frequency Date of release : January 31, 2020 Label: Incubation Factory Producer : P Prime Video Director : TBA Details/Takeaway : This is the first single off Gbasky's upcoming EP, Black Frequency . Built on folk instrumentation, Gbasky rides on an ode to money and the good things of life which money represents/can buy. With his mellow, yet layered vocal texture, Gbasky uses 'Money Devotion' as a prayer and a pronouncement of positivity. Its title is also a pun, 'Money Devotion' could easily be 'Morning Devotion' in the Nigerian parlance. In essence, it feels like Gbasky creates an anthem for morning devotion. KWAM1:~ Apo sasamura ogbe ri In our current world, wealth and blessings reign supreme and a prayer for wealth is sufficient for any morning devotion. For his bridge, Gbasky also inte...

Watch the trailer of Lolo 1's first movie as a producer in 'When Love Is Not Enough.' Popular On-Air Personality, Omotunde Adebowale David popularly known as Lolo 1 is making her debut as a producer with the movie 'When Love Is Not Enough.' 'When Love Is Not Enough' is centered on Banji and his wife, Amara, who has their perfect love world shattered when his wife is diagnosed with an incurable disease. Tempers are raised, trust broken and feelings hurt. How do they come back from this? How do they stabilize their home and move on, when love is not enough? The movie has some of Nollywood's talented stars on its cast like Deyemi Okanlawon , Adejumoke Aderounmu , Omotunde Adebowale David , Ayo Adesanya , Funsho Adeolu , Ladi Folarin , Odun Agoro and Abiola Segun-Williams . WHEN LOVE IS NOT ENOUGH (OFFICIAL TRAILER) 'When Love Is Not Enough' is directed by Okiki Afolayan . ridoola.blogspot.com

After their collaboration on Wizkid's 'Soundman Vol. 1 EP,' the pair are back with this dedication to a psychoactive. Artist : Blaq Jerzee featuring Wizkid Song Title : Arizona Genre : Afropop, Dancehall Album: TBA Date of release : January 31, 2020 Label: TBA Producer : Blaq Jerzee Video Director : Nelsonegh Details/Takeaway : After their collaboration on Wizkid's 'Soundman Vol. 1 EP,' the pair are back with this dedication to a psychoactive. You can watch the video b elow; Blaq Jerzee, WizKid - Arizona (Official Video) ridoola.blogspot.com

As the US presidential election is fast approaching, Trump is making immigration restrictions a central focus of his 2020 campaign. President Donald Trump of the United States (US), will today (Friday, January 31, 2020), disclose the expansion of his controversial travel ban list. According to Politico , two people familiar with the matter have confirmed the development. It was gathered that the travel ban expansion list was supposed to have been disclosed on Monday, January 27, to coincide with the three-year anniversary of the original order, which restricted travel from several majority-Muslim nations. But the expansion list disclosure could no longer hold, as the Trump administration was busy responding to the fast-spreading coronavirus. The Trump administration had drafted plans to renew and expand its travel ban list [Reuters] Two US officials have confirmed that one of the changes in the updated list, which will soon be announced, calls for people coming from Sudan to be ...

Fintiri said the military has rekindled consistent hope in the people of the area. Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa state has lauded the military for tackling the activities of Boko Haram insurgents headlong. Fintiri stated this during a visit to 144 Battalion of the Nigeria Army base, Madagali. The governor said the military has rekindled consistent hopes in the people of the area. Fintiri appreciated the military for maintaining peace and tranquility in the North-East. He assured that government would remained supportive to the security agencies in the state "for liberating the state from insurgents". In his remarks, the commanding officer of the battalion, Lt Col Suleiman Abdulsalam , assured that the military would continue to discharge its duties in line with the mandate given to them. ridoola.blogspot.com.ng

This marks Mr. Eazi's first single of 2020. Artist : Mr. Eazi Song Title : Kpalanga Genre : Afropop Album: TBA Date of release : January 31, 2020 Label: Banku Music Producer : Killertunes Video Director : TBA Details/Takeaway : As Mr. Eazi flew into the country to celebrate three years of his relationship with Temi Otedola, he releases his first single of 2020. You can listen to the song below; Mr Eazi - Kpalanga (Official Audio) ridoola.blogspot.com

A celebration of lewdness, the song celebrates sex on wax. Artist : Slimcase featuring Zlatan Song Title : Pongilah Genre : Afropop Album: TBA Date of release : January 31, 2020 Label: TBA Producer : STG Prodigy and Fresh VDM Video Director : TBA Details/Takeaway : Filled with some insane bouts of lewdness, but at the end of the day, its hook documents how need pushes certain Nigerians into prostitution. 'Pongilah' is a follow up to 'Lamba Xtra.' You can listen to 'Pongilah' below; Slimcase X Zlatan - Pongilah (Official Audio) ridoola.blogspot.com

After the release of 'Lord of Lamba' and a couple of videos, Naira Marley returns with a new single. Artist : Naira Marley featuring Ms Banks Song Title : Anywhere Genre : Afropop, Afroswing Album: TBA Date of release : January 31, 2020 Label: Marlian Records Producer : TBA Video Director : TBA Details/Takeaway : After the release of 'Lord of Lamba' and a couple of videos, Naira Marley returns with a new single. At Naira Marley 's show, Marlian Fest in December 2019, Ms Banks performed. You can listen to the song below; Naira Marley ft Ms Banks - Anywhere (Official Lyric Video) ridoola.blogspot.com

This marks Runtown's first release of 2020. Artist : Runtown featuring Darkovibes and Bella Shmurda Song Title : Body Riddim Genre : Afropop Album: TBA Date of release : January 31, 2020 Label: Soundgod Music Group Producer : Del B Video Director : TBA Details/Takeaway :This marks Runtown's first release of 2020. On it, he featured talented Ghanaian singer, Darkovibes who is known for his affiliation with La Meme Gang. He also features Bella Shmurda who is known for his single, 'Vision 2020' absolutely killed his verse. You can also listen to the song below; Runtown - Body Riddim (Official Audio) ft. Darkovibes , Bella Shmurda ridoola.blogspot.com

Danbatta says as NCC is inducted into FOSSRA . The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta has said that Nigeria must leverage and appropriately deploy telecoms and ICT resources in the fight against insurgency and to contain other emergencies. He affirmed that empirical knowledge of what ICTs can do in tackling numerous challenges explained Commission's insistence on compliance by all stakeholders to the guidelines governing SIM registration, and why NCC had been upbeat in getting the Emergency Communication Centres (ECC) ready all over the country as directed by the Federal Government. Prof. Danbatta stated this yesterday (29/01/20) at the Conference Room of NCC Head Office at the induction of the Commission into the membership of Forum of Spokespersons of Security and Response Agencies (FOSSRA). Bassey Uket , a Principal Manager at the Commission's Special Duties Department is NCC's representative at the Foru...

Jonathan is worried about the spate of insecurity in Nigeria. Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed concerns over the rising insecurity in the country. Addressing the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in Bayelsa, Jonathan lamented that citizens are becoming victims of the widespread insecurity in the country. The students had come to sympathise with the former president over the attack on his residence in December 2019. Represented by his spokesperson, Ikechukwu Eze , the President told the delegation that he was worried about the fate of “ordinary Nigerians” who enjoy less protection if he could be attacked. Jonathan said he was saddened by the death of a soldier who was sent to protect him adding that: “that young man wouldn’t have died, the way he did, if he was not protecting me.” “Whenever people come to me, just as you people have come, to talk about that attack, I feel worried about the general society,” Jonathan was quoted to have said. ”Whenev...

The name of the South-East security outfit is yet unknown. Barely a month after the South-West governors established a security outfit code-named 'Amotekun', their colleagues in the South-East have come up with a similar arrangement. Chairman of the South-East governors forum, David Umahi , said the region has formed its own security outfit to protect lives and properties of citizens in the area. Speaking while hosting the General Officer Commanding 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Lasisi Adegboye , in Abakaliki, the state capital, Umahi said the forum has written to the Federal Government on the security outfit. “Every region has their own peculiarities and we have formed our own joint security task force and we have written to the federal government and we are putting things together because we had a joint meeting with all the service chiefs and the then GOC,” Umahi said. “So, we discussed and agreed on what we need to do to continue to give safety to our people in the...

Even the ruling party believes the PDP is not a vibrant opposition party. Since the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lost to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2015, the party that was once the largest in Africa has been struggling to understand what it means to be an opposition party. The ineptitude of the PDP to adequately check the activities of the APC has over the years made Nigerian democracy have the appearance of a one-party system. Even the APC is worried that the PDP has not been positioning itself as an ideal opposition party. In a statement on Sunday, October 13, 2019, the APC National Publicity Secretary, Lanre Issa-Onilu said, “ Nigeria is becoming a one-party state because the PDP has not proved to be strong and vibrant opposition to the ruling party”. People's Democratic Party, PDP flags (Leadership) Sometimes, PDP’s effort to play its antagonistic role ends up portraying the party as an unserious organization that lacks the wits to wrestle with the govern...

On hate speech bill, Lai Mohammed says it is ignorant for anyone to accuse the government of President Muhammadu Buhari of pushing such a bill. Despite the national outcry against the controversial social media bill in November 2019, the minister of Information, Lai Mohammed says he’s not aware of the ‘Protection from Internet Falsehood and Manipulation’ bill championed by Sen. Mohammed Sani Musa. The ‘Protection from Internet Falsehood and Manipulation’ bill often referred to as social media bill may soon become a law as it passed the second reading on the floor of the senate on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. But the minister during a video interview with Tim Sebastian , a British journalist, in London, Mohammed said there’s no such bill before the Nigerian Senate. However, when provided with intentional reports about the bill and its draconian provisions, the minister said that the bill was not submitted by the executive. President Muhammadu Buhari's administration has on se...

Like she says, ‘Rosemond Brown is going places’ and it doesn’t look like she’s stopping soon. The Ghanaian actress cum social media sensation, who is now nursing her career in music, has kicked off from where she left off after meeting Cardi B in Ghana . Once again, the mother of one, popularly known as Akuapem Poloo has crossed borders with her ‘craziness’. Exculsive Interview With Ghanian Actress Rosemond Brown | Pulse Chat With series of rants on social media yesterday, Poloo dragged TV3 to the cleaners for failing to premiere her debut music video, which has been shot to her “Sexy Poloo” song which features Tic and a budding singer known as Tayst. According to the actress, TV3 rather used her to promote 'Attaa Adwoa ' during her interview on the channel. READ ALSO: Davido and Chioma hit the club after reports of trouble in their relationship “ If you watch the interview today after they finished interviewing me, the interviewer was like we are going to play your vi...

Mr Eazi and Temi Otedola are celebrating three years of a very beautiful relationship. Temi Otedola and Mr Eazi recently celebrated three years of being together as a couple. Temi Otedola took to her Instagram page on Thursday, January 39, 2020, where she shared an adorable photo of Mr Eazi and herself. Unlike most celebrity couples who are known for showing off their poetic skills during celebrations like this, the fashion vlogger only went straight to the point with her message; "3 years 🤍.'' 3 years 🤍 Congratulations to Mr Eazi and Temi Otedola on their relationship anniversary from all of us at Pulse. This relationship has been one of the most interesting and not so private ones we've come to love in the entertainment industry. [Instagram/JTOFashion] This relationship has been one of the most interesting and not so private ones we've come to love in the entertainment industry. From beautiful vacation photos to expensive and out of the world kind of...

General Buhari also frowned at the killing of Boko Haram leader, Mohammed Yusuf, while Niger Delta militants were granted amnesty. A recent call for President Muhammadu Buhari's resignation by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe seems to have left the Presidency unsettled. Speaking at plenary on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, Abaribe said the Buhari-led government had employed the use of propaganda rather than addressing the insecurity threats head-on. In his reaction, presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu , wondered why anyone would call for President Buhari's resignation. He described Abaribe as an "arm chair critic known for making stray comments" against the government. But, in 2013, General Buhari, a presidential aspirant at the time, asked Goodluck Jonathan to "vacate" his seat and allow someone who could solve the insecurity challenges take over. These were his words at a press conference in his hometown, Daura, Katsina State: "When the Niger Delta ...

Adoke pleaded not guilty to all 42 counts of fraud and money laundering. Justice Abubakar Kutigi of a high court in Gwagwalada, Abuja, on Thursday, January 30, 2020, granted a N50 million bail to Mohammed Adoke, the former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF). Following his return to Nigeria from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Adoke was arraigned on 42 counts of alleged fraud alongside Aliyu Abubakar , Rasky Gbinigie , Malabu oil and Gas Limited, Agip, a subsidiary of Eni, Shell Nigeria Ultra deep Limited and Shell Nigeria Exploration Production Company Limited. Former Minister of Petroleum, Dan Etete, was also indicted in the Malabu oil deal [Guardian Nigeria] The EFCC alleged that Adoke received gratification from Abubakar over the deal for OPL 245. In his ruling, the judge bailed the former AGF, and. also ordered him to produce a surety in like sum. Justice Kutigi also admitted Adoke’s co-defendants to bail, pending the determination of corruption allegations a...

Pan African financial institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc on Tuesday, launched the ‘UBA Bumper Account’, a hybrid account, targeted at transforming the lives of its customers. The new account is in line with the bank’s mission of creating superior value for its stakeholders while encouraging saving cultures among Nigerians. The account, carefully crafted to improve the lives of the UBA customers, will offer account holders an opportunity to win cash prizes of up to N2 million. Speaking during the launch and monthly draw which was held at the UBA Head Office, in Lagos on Tuesday, the Group Head, Retail Banking, Jude Anele said, the New ‘UBA Bumper Account’ was created with the customer in mind. Anele said, “We have in recent times deepened our focus on the most important aspect of our business – the customers we serve. Hence, our huge investment in technology to make banking easier and seamless, even as we introduce new offerings such as this Bumper Account, that will del...

The National Sugar Institute (NSI) of India and the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), on Wednesday signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of a Sugar Institute in Nigeria. The MoU was signed by the Executive Secretary of NSDC, Dr Latif Busari, and the Director General NSI, Mr Narendra Mohan, at the India High Commission in Abuja. Speaking at the event, Busari said that the collaboration with NSI would help address the challenges faced in the implementation of Nigeria’s sugar master plan which was launched six years ago. He said that one of the challenges was the lack of the needed manpower to run the sugar be factories. “As you all know that the Nigerian sugar master plan was lunch six to seven years ago, and it became clear that we have a serious challenge in terms of the technical manpower needed “We saw that if we must succeed in establishing the sugar factories, the factories will be lacking in the areas of managing the factories and the far...

Officials have confirmed the dead of four persons with 15 others seriously sick following a strange disease recorded at Oye-Obi in Obi Local Government Area of Benue. Mr Andyson Egbodo, the newly President of Igede National Youths Council, disclosed this to newsmen on Wednesday in Makurdi. Egbodo gave the names of the deceased as Happiness Ogbu , Onah Ogbedu , Andy Edu and Wisdom Agwo . He said that all victims developed the same symptoms of headache, internal heat, diarrhoea, vomiting, stomach ache, weakness of the body and swollen stomach. Egbodo said that the health authorities in Oju local government area had been briefed on the development. He confirmed that the state government had dispatched a medical team to handle the alleged epidemic. Egbodo called on the Benue State and Federal Government to urgently do all within their powers to arrest the situation. “We are not resting on our part in the area of mass mobilisation and awareness campaign on how to prevent its spread...

According to the farmers, the suspected herdsmen are responsible for the loss of crops worth millions of Naira. Farmers in Ogun, on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, took to the streets to protest alleged attacks on them by suspected herdsmen. The Nation reports that the farmers who marched in large numbers, decried that the attacks in their communities have led to destruction of their crops by grazing cattle. The farmers who were from 12 villages at Oja Odan community and its environs in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun, marched to the palace of the monarch, the Eselu of Iseluland, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi . During the protest, one of the farmers alleged that the suspected herdsmen were responsible for the death of one of them, who was killed last week. The farmers further alleged that they had lost millions of Naira in crops to the over 8,000 herds of cattle that routinely grazed on their farms, devouring their crops and trampling down on others, as they moved indiscriminately...

You may like Google. You may love Facebook. You may desire to build a company of phenomenal growth trajectories as GTB, Zenith or OPay but while you dream those lofty dreams you need to first acknowledge that high growth organizations are never products of accident. So how exactly; is “High Growth Companies Created?” What is often the role of leadership in creating high growth organizations? First, leaders set the tone for everything. It is critical to understand that only high capacity leaders can create high growth companies. Interestingly also, each time your company grows you need to grow some more to be capable of creating more growth for that same company. That looks like a “vicious cycle” right? That’s what it is, building high growth companies places a never-ending demand for excellence and continuous improvement on leaders. Second, leaders must be intentional at creating high performance cultures in their organization. Only organizations averaging 95% aggregate individual p...

How Nigerian players fared in Europe in midweek games. A host of Nigerian players were in action for their club sides in midweek actions in Europe. In this piece, we review the performances of these Nigerian players. In England Nigerian players Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho on Wednesday, suffered heartbreaks as Leicester City failed to reach the final of the League Cup . Both players were on from start to finish as Leicester City failed to get a win against Aston Villa at Villa Park. Iheanacho scored in the 72nd minute to draw Leicester City level but Aston Villa scored a late- minute winner to reach the final. In Scotland On Thursday, Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo was involved in Rangers ’ 2-0 win over Ross County . Aribo came on from the bench for Jermain Defoe in the 62nd minute. In Spain Samuel Chukwueze came on from the bench to grab an assist for Villarreal who beat Rayo Vallecano 2-0 to progress to the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey . Samuel Ch...

Chukwueze came on from the bench to grab an assist on Wednesday night. Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze helped Villarreal to a 2-0 away win at Rayo Vallecano. Chukwueze started the game from the bench before he was introduced in the 74th minute with the score still goalless. Villarreal took the lead in the 83rd minute and two minutes later, the Nigerian set up the second for the Yellow Submarines. The 20-year-old got the ball on the right and dribbled towards the centre of the 18-yard-box before laying the ball for Santi Cazorla to finish off. With the win, Villarreal have progressed to the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey. For Villarreal this season, Chukwueze has four goals and two assists. ridoola.blogspot.com.ng