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Catch the highlights from the latest episode of Big Brother Naija Pepper Dem Reunion show. Speculations initiated by show host, Ebuka insinuated that popular actor, Mawuli Gavor might be the reason Diane and Elozonam called their relationship quits. In the latest episode, the former lovebirds each gave bridged and unabridged versions involving the infamous MG and how his presence marred whatever happily ever after potential there was. Catch the highlights: Put the Blame on MG Elozonam [Instagram/@elozonam] After a few scathing comments between former housemates, Elozonam and Diane , the former took the reins with an unabridged version of what went down at the show's finale party. Elozonam detailed how before the party, he had questioned a suspicious call between Diane and the mysterious MG and she admitted to him that while he was still a part of her life, she was struggling to go clean. It turned out that cleanliness wasn't top on Diane's priorities as Elozonam d...

Genevieve Nnaji and Akin Omotoso will join the Academy's membership class selected from 68 countries. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has extended invites to 819 film influencers from across the globe. In a new statement released by the Academy, the 819 invitees from 68 countries include Nigeria's Genevieve Nnaji and Akin Omotoso among other artists and executive selected for their immense contribution to theatrical motion picture. The latest list also spots the Academy's A2020 goal of increasing the number of women and people of colour in its membership. "The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to 819 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures. The 2020 class is 45% women, 36% underrepresented ethnic/racial communities, and 49% international from 68 countries. There are 75 Oscar® nominees, including 15 winners, and five rec...

The Ondo governor says he'll treat his coronavirus infection at home. Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), according to an announcement he made on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. The governor said he suffered from malaria which was treated, before he was then advised to get a COVID-19 test by an unnamed fellow governor after the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the All Progressives' Congress (APC) which took place on Thursday, June 25. "I'm not feeling sick, neither am I feeling odd in any way, but my doctors have decided that I should take the normal treatment and self-isolate," he said. The 63-year-old said he'll be on a supervised home management of the disease that has already infected 25,133 people and killed 573 in Nigeria, as of June 29. twitter.com A video was posted online on Monday, June 29 showing Akeredolu sneezing into his palms, a symptom of the coronavirus, while he was ...

Osimhen is presently in Naples with his agent to speak to the club. Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has landed in Naples to join Italian side Napoli in a deal reported to cost the club €70m including bonuses. Osimhen was pictured just after he arrived in the city of Naples from France with a private flight. twitter.com According to Italian journalists Gianluca Di Marzio , the 21-year-old will be meeting with the club with his agent. With no deal agreed yet, Osimhen will make his decision after meeting with the club. There are also reports that the striker is hesitant on the Napoli move and would prefer a move to England. Osimhen is a priority for Napoli who are looking to bring in a promising forward with club legend Dries Mertens past his peak at the age of 33. The Nigeria international is leaving Lille after just one successful season with 18 goals in 31 games across all competitions. The Nigerian scored twice in the Champions League with the goals coming against Chel...

The short film is directed by award-winning filmmaker, Michael 'Amapsalmist' Akinrogunde. With nearly a handful of short films to her producer credit, Diane Russet appears not to be slowing down with her Nollywood dream. The BBNaija reality star recently unveiled the trailer for her newly produced short film titled 'Storm' which she stars in alongside Daniel Etim Effiong and former housemates Ike Onyema and Atteh 'Sir Dee' Daniel . 'Storm', directed by Michael 'Amapsalmist' Akinrogunde follows the story of star-crossed lovers who are unable to meet as one suffers a life-threatening ailment. Watch the trailer: There are some things you can only learn in a storm. Anticipate #STORMthemovie Starring: Daniel Etim Effiong @etimeffiong Diane Russet @diane.russet Ike Onyema @iam_ikeonyema Atteh Daniel @sirdee_da Crew Director: Michael 'AMA Psalmist' Akinrogunde @amapsalmist Producer: Diane Russet @diane.russet Assistant Director: Evans E...

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Monday said he was committed to providing comfortable and decent accommodation for soldiers and their families in the barracks. Buratai gave the assurance at the inauguration of blocks of flats at the Natsinta Barracks in Katsina State. He promised to ensure that dilapidated structures would be renovated in phases, adding that completed and ongoing projects at the moment were in phase one. Buratai also promised that more soldiers’ wives would benefit from the Barrack Investment Programme as well as improved welfare for the families of those in battlefront. “ I want to assure you that very soon, the whole barrack will look very new. “This is the phase one, and we have phases two, three and four, courtesy of President Muhammadu Buhari , who has given us the resources to do this. “Your husbands are doing well in the North East, South South and in the North West, and you should continue to pray for them. “Hopefully, they will ret...

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cripple the global economy, many at the bottom of the economic pyramid must bear the brunt of associated burdens. It is a sad reality that many families are faced with the concern of feeding just to get by. In response to this, Sage Foundation, in collaboration with JaceSoft and in partnership with Fair Life Africa provided food palliatives for over 100 families living within the Jakande community in the Ajah area of Lagos. COVID-19 pandemic: Sage Foundation, partners, provide palliatives for over 100 families It has been observed that many families survive on daily income and the lockdown has significantly affected their livelihood. Knowing that the pandemic has made life difficult for these families, the foundation targeted beneficiaries like hawkers, bus drivers, petty traders, househelps, cleaners, security men and menial workers. COVID-19 pandemic: Sage Foundation, partners, provide palliatives for over 100 families The beneficiaries ...

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has warned applicants against patronising fake recruitment sites as no fee was charged for NIS recruitment. The Comptroller General, NIS, Mr Muhammad Babandede, gave the warning in a statement by the Service Public Relations Officer (SPEO), Mr Sunday James, on Tuesday in Abuja. Babandede issued the warning while reacting to the reported existence of fake NIS websites on social media. “ These are by fraudsters with the intention of defrauding innocent and unsuspecting Nigerians of monies. “The Service had warned severally and is still warning good spirited Nigerians to avoid such fake recruitment offer which is not officially posted on the official NIS website. “No fee whatsoever is charged for NIS recruitment,” he said. Babandede advised the public to disregard the scam posted recently to avoid falling victims to the criminal elements. He said that the NIS would always announce its official recruitment and notifications through credible Ni...

Kim Kardashian is reported to have sold some stakes of her KKW Beauty company. Music star, Kanye West is celebrating his wife, Kim Kardashian on attaining the billionaire status. The rapper made this known via his Twitter page on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. "I am so proud of my beautiful wife Kim Kardashian West for officially becoming a billionaire. You’ve weathered the craziest storms and now God is shining on you and our family. So blessed this is still life. So I made you this still life. We love you so much," he tweeted. twitter.com The reality star and mother of four became a 'billionaire' after the beauty giant COTY purchased a 20 percent stake of her KKW Beauty company for $200 million. The deal announced on Monday values KKW Beauty at $1 billion , making Kardashian West worth about $900 million , according to Forbes’ estimates. ✨ It would be recalled that in 2019, Kim's younger sister, Kylie Jenner became a billionaire after she sold some stak...

The Federal Government has approved a downward review of the fees chargeable for services related to the Statutory Marriage under the Marriage Act CAP M6 LFN 2004 to commence from Wednesday, July 1. Mr Mohammed Manga, Director Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Interior, made this known in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Manga said the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola made the disclosure in a Public Notice signed by the Permanent Secretary and Principal Registrar of Marriages in Nigeria, Georgina Ehuriah . Aregbesola said that the adjustment was an off-shoot of the recommendations made by stakeholders at the Sensitisation Conferences held across the country in the third quarter of 2019. According to him, the fees chargeable for the Issuance of Fresh Marriage Licence to a place of Public Worship has been reduced from N30,000 for two (2) years to N6,000 yearly, payable for five years in the first instance. He said further that for the Renewal of Marriage Licence b...

It is alleged that the music star and his team influenced the police decision to detain Seyitan Babatayo. The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has ordered the immediate probe of the policemen who arrested music star, D'banj's alleged rape accuser, Seyitan Babatayo. The letter is titled, ‘Re: Petition Against Inspector Abraham, Supol Ugowe and the Entire Police Officers Team at Ikeja, Lagos Division of the Inspector General of Police’ the IGP asked that the petition from Seyitan Babatayo's lawyer be addressed. The petition from Babatayo's legal representative, Ojoge, Omileye, and Partners alleges that policemen attached to the Intelligence Response Team arrested Seyitan on the directive of D’Banj and detained her for over 24 hours. Dbanj [Instagram/IamBangalee] It was also alleged that they denied her access to her phone and her lawyers and she was subjected to intimidation and psychological torture by the policemen. “According to our client, she was ...

Catch the highlight from the latest episode of the ongoing Big Brother Naija Pepper Dem Reunion Show. Day 16 of the ongoing BBNaija Pepper Dem Reunion show saw scores of not so tidy linens getting laundered on live television and we bet the audience completely loved it! Former housemates, Mercy, Ike, Diane and Elozonam each took turns to be the bull's eye as they exchanged thoughts on their love stories within and outside the house. Catch the highlights: Mercy and Ike Ike and Mercy [Instagram/@iam_ikeonyema, @offcial_mercyeke] Ike may drive Mercy crazy as she repeatedly declares during the show, but Mercy can't seem to get over her beau. The on and off lovebirds reminisced on how they first met during auditions but didn't see the potential in each other till their second/third week in Big Brother's house. According to Mercy, Ike was nothing like the men she had encountered in her past while for Ike, Mercy's elusiveness and flirting tendencies ignited the c...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday says it has closed its dedicated portal designed for political parties to submit the details of their nominations for Edo governorship election. Mr Festus Okoye, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC) disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. Okoye said that the commission did not extend the June 29 deadline fixed for the exercise, which ended at 6 p.m. on Monday. He said that the commission in line with fixed deadline and schedule of activities for the state election shut down the dedicated portal at 6 p.m. Okoye, who did not disclose the number of political parties that met the deadline, promising that the details would later be made public. “The portal for submission was closed on Monday at 6 p.m. For now, I cannot confirm the number of parties that meet up with the deadline, but I should be able to do that by tomorrow (Tuesday)...

The Rivers Government has directed all staff of Government House, Port Harcourt, to go for mandatory COVID-19 test to check the spread of the pandemic in the state. A statement on Monday in Port Harcourt by Mr Paulinus Nsirim, the state Commissioner for Information and Communications, explained that the directive was made by Gov. Nyesom Wike. According to him, the on-going increased testing of prospective COVID-19 patients in the state is a commitment to save more lives. Nsirim restated the governor’s conviction that more testing would reveal more COVID-19 cases in order to give prompt medical attention to the people. “ The more we test, the more the number will increase and we are willing to continue to test. Let our people know that this is not the kind of sickness to be ashamed of. “Nobody knows who you have shook hands with. I’m sure, in Rivers State, we have lost not less than 38 lives on the record. “Nobody will be happy that each day you wake up, you hear that somebody, p...

An Osun High Court, sitting in Ikire on Monday dismissed reliefs sought by the Akire of Ikire, Oba Olutunde Falabi, restraining the State Government from deposing him. Justice Rasak Abdulkareem , while delivering the judgement, said he could not grant the reliefs sought by the monarch because the processes that brought him to the throne 30 years ago were null and void. Abdulkareem said that with all evidence before the court, coupled with the Supreme Court judgement on the issue, the monarch had no legal right to occupy the stool. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the battle to the throne started in 1987 after the demise of the former monarch, Oba Oseni Oyegunle . When the process of appointing a new monarch started, one of the five ruling houses, Aketula, presented a candidate, Mr Tajudeen Olanrewaju , in line with the Akire of Ikire Chieftaincy Declaration of 1958. Before the process of Olanrewaju’s installation could be completed, two ruling houses, Ladekan and Lan...

How old were you when you found out that Nollywood's first bad boy Segun Arinze was once married to the industry's finest Ann Njemanze? Your guess is as good as many Gen Z readers who might be seeing this for the first time. For this Pulse List, we will be looking at some celebrities relationships that happened that might have been forgotten. These couples made the news with their relationship and were the toast of many back in the days before things got sour. 1. Segun Arinze and Ann Njemaze Segun Arinze and Ann Njemanze used to be married and they have a daughter together [Instagram/TheSegunArinze] [Instagram/AnnNjemanze] They might not have been the most popular celebrity couple in the 1990s but Segun Arinze and Ann Njemanze were a big deal. The two used to be married (at some point she was called Ann Arinze). Famous for her role in the Nollywood classic, Domitilla , Njemanze, and Arinze were one of the power couples in Nollywood in the 1990s. There have been differen...

Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi and Chairman, Progressives Governors’ Forum has absolved President Muhammadu Buhari of wrongdoing in the All Progressive Congress virtual NEC meeting held on Thursday in Abuja Bagudu gave the clarification while fielding questions from newsmen on Monday in Birnin Kebbi. He said that the president did not violate any constitutional provision at the meeting, contrary to the opinions of some public commentators. He said that the country’s Constitution provided that the president must be a member of a political party before becoming the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. “It is that party that sponsors people and has obligation for anybody, who is a president, who contested on its platform. “Hence belonging to a political party is not partisanship. “This is created by the qualifying section of the constitution, without which he/she cannot even contest the presidency or any political position. President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor Atiku Bagudu...

The Oyo State Government has discharged 180 COVID-19 patients after returning negative for the virus. Gov. Seyi Makinde announced this via his official Twitter account on Monday. Makinde said that the number of COVID-19 cases successfully managed and discharged in Oyo State has risen to 688. He, however said the state recorded one additional death from coronavirus infection, increasing the total death toll in state to 12. The governor said that the state also recorded 66 new cases of COVID-19. “180 confirmed COVID-19 cases received their second negative test results and have been discharged. This brings the number of discharged cases in Oyo State to 688. “Also, the COVID-19 confirmation tests for 66 suspected cases came back positive. “The cases are from Ibadan North West (26), Ibadan N (9), Ibadan SW (6), Ido (6), Lagelu (4), Egbeda (3), Oyo E (3), Ibarapa N (3), Saki W (2), Ibadan SE (1), Ibadan NE (1), Akinyele (1) and Itesiwaju (1) LGAs. ”So, the total number of confirmed ...

President Muhammadu Buhari has described the death of foremost philanthropist and entrepreneur, Chief Bode Akindele, as an irreparable loss to the country. The president made his feelings known in a condolence message released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Monday. “ Chief Akindele was a man of many parts. He was a creator of jobs who demonstrated untiring love for the downtrodden. ”His philanthropic gestures knew no bounds, intervening especially in critical sectors of the economy,” he said. Buhari acknowledged that the late industrialist was one of the early groups of private individuals to support government intervention in the fight against the COVID-19 scourge, donating handsomely to the fund. He condoled with the government and people of Oyo State, particularly the Olubadan-in-Council on the loss of the Parakoyi of Ibadanland. He noted Akindele’s immeasurable contributions to development and progress of his community and coun...

Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State will join President Muhammadu Buhari for the investiture of the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline project. Mr Abba Anwar, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, revealed this in a statement on Monday in Kano. Anwar disclosed that Buhari would on Tuesday officially inaugurate the Gas Pipeline Project Right of Way via a video conference. He said the project would begin at the initial point in Ajaokuta through the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Niger, Kaduna and terminate in Kano state. “ The event will be through video conferencing. When completed, the project would revive the ailing industries in Kano and Kaduna States, among other benefits. “The project will bounce back the glorious days of Kano industrialisation era, with good and uninterrupted power supply. Gas will also be available,” Ganduje was quoted as saying in the statement. The governor lauded the president for the gesture, noting that it is a clear testimony of the F...

In an effort to improve teaching, learning and safety in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Lagos on Monday took delivery of three robots for temperature and blood pressure checks and provision of other data. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the robots were donated by Platform Capital, a global investment firm. At the inauguration of the robots at the institution’s library, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe , said that the robots would improve the institution’s delivery lines. ”We have been talking about Improving our delivery lines. These robots are certainly going to add value in that regard, in the sense that artificial intelligence would now be brought to bear. ”They are going to load it with the books we have in the library, also it will take the temperature of the people coming into the library. ”It will also give us the data of people coming to the library everyday, look at the peak time that they come in, and the peak hour, they ...

American singer Beyoncé has released the official trailer for her upcoming film “Black is King” featuring Ghanaian dancehall star, Shatta Wale. The new film which premieres internationally on July 31 was inspired by her soundtrack for Disney’s reboot of “The Lion King”. According to Beyoncé, “Black is King” is a visual album of her soundtrack “The Lion King: The Gift”. Aside from Shatta Wale, Beyoncé also collaborated with other top African artistes such as Wizkid, Burna Boy, Yemi Alade, and Mr Eazi on the soundtrack. It also featured American stars including Childish Gambino, Kendrick Lamar, Jay-Z, Jessie Reyez, Pharrell, and her daughter Blue Ivy Carter. Announcing the visual album, Beyonce accompanied the trailer on her Instagram page with a long piece which reads: ““Black Is King” is a labor of love. It is my passion project that I have been filming, researching and editing day and night for the past year. I’ve given it my all and now it’s yours. It was originally filmed as a ...

A young Ghanaian dentist who shares a striking resemblance with Hollywood star Kevin Hart is setting the Internet ablaze. Known as Dr Awua, he is becoming the Internet’s newest sensation in Ghana. Though Awua has a different voice from Kevin Hart , his looks make him a doppelgänger. In one of his viral TikTok videos, he created an impression of the American comedian and the result was mind-blowing. Even though many netizens believe Awua resembles Kevin Hart, he told Ghanafuo.com last week that he doesn’t look like the comedian in real life. “Lol. Guys It’s just an impression. I honestly don’t look like him in real life,” he said. Watch Kevin Hart’s look alike below. Meet Kevin Hart lookalike. . . . . . #Ghanafuo #Ghana #GhanaNews #GhanaCelebrities #KevinHart #KevinHartLookalike ridoola.blogspot.com

We are crushing on actor and director, Fiifi Coleman. Ghanaian actor, Fiifi Coleman is amongst the male celebrities in the country who consistently make a bold fashion statement. Known for his love for African print outfits, the director has modelled for various fashion brands including Abrantie the Gentleman. Fiifi always looks amazing in shirts paired with black trousers and more captivating in Kaftans. His smile and poses for the camera are one of a kind and we love how he steps out all the time. While scrolling through his Instagram page and we share with you 7 stunning looks from the actor. Fiifi Coleman Fiifi Coleman Fiifi Coleman Fiifi Coleman Fiifi Coleman Fiifi Coleman Fiifi Coleman Fiifi Coleman ridoola.blogspot.com.ng

Former Ghana midfielder Derek Boateng has revealed that Sulley Muntari resisted a move by officials to place local players in the economy class and foreign players in business class. Muntari has often been tagged as a divisive figure, especially following his clash with a member of the FA during the 2014 World Cup finals. The former Inter Milan and Portsmouth star reportedly exchanged blows with a management member, leading to his dismissal from the tournament. Speaking about Muntari ’s impact in the Black Stars, Boateng described the midfielder as the most sincere player he has met. READ ALSO : Marcel Desailly backs in-form Jordan Ayew for Chelsea move Sulley Muntari According to him, the 35-year-old is one who stands up for teammates and wants the best for them. Boateng also opened up on an episode where Muntari opposed a move to put local Black Stars players in economy class, while their foreign-based counterparts enjoyed business class. “Sulley Ali Muntari is the most s...

Mr Realwan Okpanachi, a constitutional lawyer in Abuja, has called on the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), to urgently look into a strange disease ravaging Olamaboro Local Government Area (LGA), of Kogi. Okpanachi made the call during a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Monday in Abuja. He said the death of his father-in-law recently, forced him to travel to Ogugu, a community in Olamaboro, where all the guidelines put in place by the NCDC were not observed. “My wife, three year old daughter and I, tested positive for coronavirus two days ago, and we have been isolated at Idu Isolation Centre, Abuja, where we await treatment. “I started having symptoms such as fever, headache and loss of appetite, taste and smell from Ogugu,’ ’ he said. The lawyer therefore, called on the NCDC to move to Ogugu immediately, with a view to carrying out comprehensive test in the community in order to arrest the disease that was killing people there. According to...

This is Regina Daniels' first child with billionaire husband, Ned Nwoko. Its a boy! Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels has welcomed a baby boy with her husband, Ned Nwoko. The news of the arrival of the baby boy was shared on Instagram on Monday, June 29, 2020, by the movie star's brother. "Officially an uncle you know? Congratulations my diamond. It’s a bouncing baby boy. Iyanu ti sele @regina.daniels @regina.daniels Gods the greatest '' he wrote. OFFICIALLY AN UNCLE YOU KNOW? Congratulations my diamond 💎 It’s a bouncing baby boy Iyanu ti sele 🌎🙏 @regina.daniels @regina.daniels Gods the greatest ❤️ Congratulations to Regina Daniels and her hubby, Ned Nwoko on the arrival of their baby from all of us at Pulse. It would be recalled that Nwoko announced the news of the actress's pregnancy back in May. The news of the arrival of the baby boy was shared on Instagram on Monday, June 29, 2020, by the movie star's younger brother. [Instagram/Sweezzy1...

Lagos State Government has announced the recovery and discharge of additional 93 patients who tested negative twice for the coronavirus. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu in a statement on Monday said that 1,512 patients had so far been discharged from isolation centres in the state. ” Good people of Lagos, 93 more #COVID19 Lagos patients: 16 females and 77 males including 11 foreign nationals were discharged from our isolation facilities today to reunite with the society. ”The patients: 11 from Agidingbi, 22 from Gbagada, 36 from Lekki, 8 from Eti-Osa (LandMark), 9 from Onikan and 7 from LUTH isolation centres were discharged after full recovery and testing negative for COVID-19. ”This brings to 1,512, the number of #COVID19 confirmed cases that have been successfully managed and discharged in Lagos,” Sanwo-Olu said. The state COVID-19 Incident Commander urged residents to continue to adhere strictly to physical distancing and hand hygiene principles, ” For A COVID-19 Free Lagos .” ridoo...

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Monday kicked against the reopening of schools by the Federal Government due to the COVID-19 pandemic currently ravaging the country. Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, ASUU National President, spoke with the with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ota, Ogun. According to him, the Federal Government needed to address the challenges of education sector before it can talk of reopening schools. Ogunyemi urged the Federal Government to provide ideal environment and should take the lead by meeting the conditions spelt out by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) before reopening schools. “ The Federal Government must lead and show the ways by meeting the conditions for reopening of schools before any school can be allowed to open, because COVID-19 pandemic is a health challenge. “When it comes to public health, it is something that should not be left in the hands of individual, but the Federal Government must take the lead,’’ he said. The ...

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday received an update from the Chairman of Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, at the State House, Abuja The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the PTF briefed the president on the second phase of the gradual easing of lockdown announced four weeks ago, to check the spread of the deadly virus. NAN reports that Mustapha , who is also the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), was accompanied by Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire , the Coordinator of the PTF on COVID-19, Dr Sani Aliyu. President Muhammadu Buhari; Chief of Staff, Ibrahim Gambari and Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Dr Sani Aliyu. [Twitter/@BashirAhmaad] The Director General of the National Center for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu , was also in attendance of the meeting with the president. Mustapha is expected later today to brief the press on the possible review of the existing ease of lockdown me...

The fifth season of Big Brother Naija will premiere on July 19, 2020. Organizers of Big Brother Naija reality show have announced that the new season will begin airing from Sunday, July 19, 2020. The yet to be themed season will see housemates selected from the show's first ever virtual auditions held in May 2020. Ready or not,here it comes. #BBNAuditions coming soon. Are you ready for the #BBNaija fever? 🔥🔥 Recall that the virtual auditions was in a bit to comply with social distancing guidelines amid the coronavirus outbreak in Nigeria. Like the preceding 'Pepper Dem' season that saw Mercy Eke emerge winner, season five promises 90 days of unlimited television drama to be filmed in Nigeria. ridoola.blogspot.com

Here is a first look at the upcoming time travel themed feature co-directed by 'Elevator Baby' director, Akay Mason and Abosi Ogba. Anthill Studios, Anaklefilms and Inkblot productions' newest feature film, 'DOD' explores the sci-fi genre with its time travel theme. The upcoming film follows the adventures of teenagers, Chidi and Rotimi who discover a magical channel to go back in time and change their parents' financial status. It is reportedly the first family adventure-themed film in Nigeria. Directed by Akay Mason and Abosi Ogba, 'DOD' stars Denola Grey, Gbemi Akinlade, Ireti Doyle, Toyin Abraham, Jide Kosoko, Blossom Chukwujekwu and a host of other film stars. Watch the teaser: DOD is the thrilling adventure of Chidi and Rotimi, teenagers who get a magical chance to travel back in time and change their broke parents' past. #DOD is the first family adventure film in Nigeria, co-written & co-directed by Elevator Baby Writer/Director...

Taraba Government has declared Monday June 29, Tuesday June 30 and Wednesday July 1, as public holidays to enable residents of the state participate in the local government council poll slated for June 30, 2020. This was contained in a statement by Alhaji Hassan Mijinyawa, Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Darius Ishaku, on Monday in Jalingo. “ The public holiday is to enable civil servants to travel to their respective wards and vote during the local government election slated for Tuesday, June 30, 2020. “The governor also urged people of the state to be orderly, law abiding and conduct themselves peacefully while discharging their civic responsibilities,” he said. Meanwhile, a coalition of Civil Society Organisations under the auspices of Eyes on Democracy of Nigeria (EDON) has activated a situation room to monitor the election to ensure that it was free, fair and credible. Alhaji Muktar Madaki , the State EDON Chairman, in a statement on Monday, said that a comprehensive report on...

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, awarded the sum of N15 million against the Nigerian police over the alleged killings of three members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN). Justice Taiwo Taiwo, in his judgment, also ordered the National Hospital, Abuja, to immediately release the three corpses in its morgue. Justice Taiwo while granting Reliefs A and C of the applicants, said each of the applicants must be paid a sum of N5 million as compensation for the killings. The judge, however, did not grant the prayer that the Nigerian police should tender an apology in two national newspapers. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the the Inspector General of Police is the 1st respondent while the medical directors of National Hospital, Abuja, and Asokoro District Hospital are both 2nd respondent in the four separate charges. Suleiman Shehu , Mahdi Musa , Bilyaminu Abubakar Faska and Askari Hassan were alleged to have been killed by agents of the first respondent on...

The Plateau Commissioner for Health, Dr Nimkong Lar, on Sunday, said that 41 health workers had been infected with COVID-19 in the state, with eight deaths recorded. The commissioner made the disclosure at a press briefing in Jos on the update on government’s efforts at combating COVID-19 in the state. According to him, the state has 330 confirmed cases of the disease out of the 4,076 tests carried out so far. “We have received 3,471 results, with 605 pending. We have 99 in our isolation centres and 37 on home care,” Lar said. In his remarks, the Chairman of the state COVID-19 Task Force, Gov. Simon Lalong , expressed worries over the increase in the number of coronavirus cases in the state. Lalong, who was represented by the Secretary of the task force, who is also the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Danladi Atu , said that government was redoubling its enforcement efforts across the state. He said that the enforcement would be concentrated more on the six local gover...

The Bayelsa State Civil Society COVID-19 Situation Room (CISCOVID-19) has described as alarming the sudden increase in the number of coronavirus cases and deaths recorded in the state over the past weeks. The CISCOV-19 convener and co-convener, Robinson Kuroghobogha and Dise Ogbise, said this in a statement on Sunday in Yenagoa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the confirmed cases of the virus was 184 in Bayelsa, with 117 active cases, 55 recoveries and 12 deaths with less than 200-bed isolation capacity raises concerns of an impending crisis in the days. According to the group, it is more disturbing that the state government has not given official explanation for the sharp rise in the number of confirmed patients and fatalities. “ The Bayelsa State Civil Society COVID-19 Situation Room is gravely concerned about the marked increase in the number of positive coronavirus cases in the state and the general state of response to the incidence of the pandemic, especially ov...

Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians In Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has commended Mr Ikenna Nweke. Nweke, a Nigerian, returned a lost wallet containing huge sum of money and credit card in Japan recently. Dabiri-Erewa made the commendation in a statement signed by Mr Gabriel Odu , of the Media, Public Relations and Protocol Unit of NIDCOM, a copy of which was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. She described the development as a great opportunity to celebrate Nweke , adding that this is what Nigeria is about. “All the negative information you tend to hear about Nigerians are far out stripped by the positive information that are hidden and not told. “The likes of Mr Nweke have portrayed the image of Nigerians in the Diaspora as unique, honest and cultured set of immigrants. “Honesty remains the best policy. We must exhibit such behaviour in whatever position we find ourselves. “That is the path we have chosen to take, and our c...

The Private Sector led Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID) has donated a 150-bed isolation centre and medical equipment worth millions of naira to the Lagos State Government. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, speaking at the inauguration of the centre in Yaba, on Sunday, said it would assist the state government to enhance its COVID-19 pandemic response. Sanwo-Olu commended CACOVID for the donation, pledging that it would be judiciously used to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the state, and indeed Nigeria. He urged the citizens to continue to take responsibility by following preventive measures and directive of the government toward reducing the spread of the virus and saving lives. “ We need to take responsibility because the virus knows no race, ethnicity, religion or boundary. “Take responsibility for your loved ones by wearing face mask, maintaining social distancing and hand hygiene to reduce morbidity and mortality, ” the governor said. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu...