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The government says it has no reason to hold Dadiyata or charge him to court. The Kaduna State government has denied involvement in the abduction of Abubakar Idris Usman, a lecturer and social media critic popularly known as Dadiyata. The 34-year-old was kidnapped from his residence in Barnawa neighbourhood in Kaduna on August 2, 2019 and has not been seen ever since. Due to his very public criticism of the Kaduna government and Governor Nasir El-Rufai , many have alleged that he was abducted by security agents working for the state. His family sued the authorities last year claiming he was illegally detained and demanded his unconditional release. Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has been accused in some quarters of being behind Dadiyata's disappearance [KDSG] However, the state's Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice, Aisha Dikko , said in a statement on Monday, August 31, 2020 that the government does not know his whereabouts. She said, "Anything t...

Social media approves of Oyebode's appointment as commissioner in Ekiti. Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has appointed Akintunde Oyebode as his Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development. twitter.com It isn't so often that tech/social media savvy, smart, urbane and young people assume cabinet positions in Nigeria's patronage system; all of which means Oyebode's appointment has got political Twitter applauding. twitter.com twitter.com twitter.com 40-year-old Oyebode served as Fayemi's Special Adviser on Investment, Trade and Innovation before his elevation to the commissioner portfolio. He had also played a bit part role in the Lagos state government set-up before heading home. Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi [roundoffnews] Oyebode joins a growing trend in Nigeria's more progressive southwest region where powerful state governors are beginning to trust younger persons with high profile positions in government. Seun Fakorede te...

Celia also received 120 US programmed playlists across all the DSPs and secured cover placements from Apple Music, YouTube Music, Pandora, Spotify, Amazon Music, Tidal, Deezer, Boomplay, Audiomack and UduX. Nigerian superstar, Tiwa Savage has made history by becoming the first African music artist to have two billboards in the iconic Times Square, New York on the release day of her album. The singer-songwriter who released her fourth studio album ‘Celia’ is featured on Spotify ’s New Music Friday digital billboard which stands tall right in the centre of the famous square in the heart of New York City. She also appears on the giant Amazon Music billboard wrapped around the prestigious American Eagle Building on 46th & Broadway. The instillation mark the strong support the MTV European Music Award winner is receiving from Digital Service Providers (DSPs) across the US to support and promote Tiwa’s new album. ALSO READ: Tiwa Savage - Celia [Album Review] In addition, Celia ...

August 29 made it 17 years since Nigeria’s national operator, Globacom, the telecommunication firm owned by business mogul Chief Mike Adenuga began operation. For 17 years, Globacom has remained consistent and today boasts 286.4 million connected lines, out of which 196.4 million are active. According to a June 2020 report by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Globacom has 52.6 million subscribers, which is 26.82 per cent market share. Globacam also claims to have 37.9 million of the 143.3 million Internet users in the country. Since the inception of the company in 2003, Globacom, has consistently brought innovation, quality service delivery and benefits to its subscribers. As the internet penetration in Nigeria continues to expand through the use of various devices like mobile phones, tablets, laptops and desktop computers, Globacom subscribers are getting online via various technology platforms including the GSM, Fixed Wire and VoIP. Their intent on being a big player...

Sports betting is one of the biggest and fastest growing industries all over the world. In the last few years, Africa has become the focus of attention for sports betting companies and we have seen all across the continent international and local based betting companies launching their operations. As a result of this growth, we are seeing so many people that are getting to interact with the sports betting for literally the first time. A lot of them come in thinking there is some quick money to be made or they’ll become overnight millionaires just because they love football and can therefore bet and win games with ease. Nothing can be further from the truth! Betting is not a quiz but about smart analysis. That is one of the many mistakes many people make. We will look at the top 3 common mistakes. We hope that this guide will help you understand the basic mistakes to avoid in order to have a productive and profitable sports betting experience. If need be, make a note of these somewh...

The 29-year-old actress is expecting her first child. Hollywood actress, Emma Roberts is expecting a baby boy with her boyfriend and actor, Garrett Hedlund. In a series of photos shared via her Instagram page on Monday, August 31, 2020, the actress displayed her belly bump with her boyfriend by her side. "Me...and my two favorite guys 💙💙," she captioned the photos. Me...and my two favorite guys 💙💙 The 29-year-old actress previously dated actor Evan Peters for years until they called it quits earlier in 2020. Roberts is an American actress and singer who gained prominence for her lead role as Addie Singer on the Nickelodeon television series Unfabulous . ridoola.blogspot.com

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the appeal of the candidate of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), Musa Wada and his party against the election of Mr Yahaya Bello as Governor of Kogi. The apex court in a unanimous judgment dismissed the appeal for lacking in merit and upheld the concurrent decisions of the Court of Appeal and the majority judgment of the Kogi Governorship Election Petition Tribunal. The lead judgment read by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji , held that the appellants were unable to prove allegations of electoral malpractices in the November 16 governorship election. ALSO READ : Resumption: Kogi govt. tasks heads of schools on conducive environment The apex court held that failure of the appellants to call polling units agents was fatal to their case, adding that the appellants merely dumped documents that could not be attached probate value. Set to deliver Judgment in SDP’s appeal. ridoola.blogspot.com.ng

President Muhammadu Buhari has promised that his administration would deliver world class airport infrastructure to Lagos, Abuja and Kano International Airports to improve socioeconomic development of the country. Buhari made the pledge during the official reopening of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu in Enugu State on Sunday. The president, represented by the Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika , said he would not renege on his efforts to upgrade Enugu Airport to international world class standard. He said the airport, which was closed down a year ago due to poor flight operations, was now ready for international flight operations. The president said he was also ready to upgrade infrastructure facilities in other international airports in the country to a world class standard. He said: “ We are proud to say that the completion we are witnessing today is indeed one of my testimonies to ensure that all our international airports are upgraded to world class infrastruc...

The Police Command in Bayelsa says it has begun investigations into the Saturday murder of Karma Agagowei, the Councillor representing Ward 6 of Sagbama Council Area. The command gave the indication in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Asinim Butswat, on Monday. He said that on Aug. 29, six gunmen accosted a tricycle conveying the deceased, shot him on the chest and took to their heels. “The victim was immediately rushed to the hospital where he was confirmed dead. “The Commissioner of Police in Bayelsa, Mike Okoli , led a team of detectives to the scene and also visited and consoled the family of the deceased. “Investigation is ongoing to unravel the motive behind the unfortunate incident, that took the life of a promising young man,’’ the commissioner was quoted as saying. ridoola.blogspot.com.ng

Abayomi makes quicker than anticipated recovery from COVID-19. Commissioner for Health in Lagos State, Akin Abayomi, has tested negative for the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). “The Deputy Incident Commander of #Covid19Lagos and Lagos Commissioner for Health @ProfAkinAbayomi has tested NEGATIVE to Covid19,” Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on New Media, Jubril Gawat, shared on Twitter. twitter.com Abayomi tested positive for the virus on August 24, 2020 and self-isolated immediately after. It’s only been seven days since he tested positive for COVID-19. Abayomi has been front and center as Nigeria battles the pandemic. He is often pictured alongside Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, providing updates and outlining safety and health protocols for a city of more than 20 million inhabitants. Lagos state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi. [Twitter/@akinabayomi] Lagos is the epicenter of Nigeria’s COVID-19 outbreak with 18,...

Following the riot act read by the Federal Government to hostility towards Nigerians in Ghana, the Ghanaian authorities has extended the olive branch, promising commitment to warm relations with Nigeria. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Ghanaian authority said it would engage the Federal Government of Nigeria with a view to resolve comprehensively and exhaustively matters that have the potential to sour relations between the two countries. The statement signed by the Ghana Minister of Information, Endkojo Oppong-Nkrumah , was made available to newsmen in Abuja by the Nigeria Ministry of Information and Culture. It would be recalled that the Federal Government had in a statement on Saturday said it would no longer tolerate the incessant harassment of its citizens in Ghana and the progressive acts of hostility towards the country by Ghanaian authorities. The statement signed by the Nigeria Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed , noted that the government was ur...

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it has lifted suspension earlier placed on some processes on its platforms to accommodate more requests from candidates who took the UTME prior to 2020. The board made this known in a statement in Abuja on Sunday by its Public Relations Officer (PRO), Dr Fabian Benjamin. According to him, JAMB lifted suspension on processes covering those years to ensure that candidates who took the exams during the period, and who required certain corrections of their processes are accommodated. ” As you may be aware, the need to prevent overcrowding at its Computer-Based Test Centres and other partner facilities, in line with extant COVID -19 protocols issued by relevant agencies, led it to allow candidates to seek corrections and other processes only through the 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) or Direct Entry(DE) platforms. ” This measure had the intended effect of limiting the number of persons visiting the centres...

The Federal Government is set to inject over N600 billion as stimulus response into the agriculture sector. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sabo Nanono, made this known in a statement signed by the Director of Information of the ministry, Mr Theodore Ogaziechi on Sunday in Abuja. The minister according to the statement, made this known while on a tour of Dangote Fertiliser Plant and other fertiliser companies in Lagos State. Nanono said the stimulus package would target small scale farmers, to ensure food security and sustainability. He explained that the package would target farmers nationwide and expected to begin with an initial 2.4 million farmers. He noted that to avoid the abuse of government funds and good intentions, the support would be in form of inputs and not cash as was the practice in the past. The minister added that the closure of all international borders, necessitated by the COVID-19 Pandemic, had made it evident that Nigeria could convenient...

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the transfer of National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy. A statement signed by the Minister‘s Spokesperson, Mrs Uwa Suleiman, on Monday in Abuja, said that the approval was based on Buhari’s consideration for the critical role of NIMC towards the realisation of the objectives of the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy for a Digital Nigeria (NDEPS). Suleiman explained that it was an effort to ensure synergy and effective ministry supervisory mechanism was put in place to coordinate, monitor and track the progress of Federal Government’s digital transformation initiatives. She furthermore explained that the directives was an illustration of Mr President’s vote of confidence on the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami based on an unprecedented performance. The spokesperson noted that within his first year in office, the Minister had resolved...

Okorie believes Nigerians are hypocrites for mourning Chadwick Boseman. Nollywood actress, Angela Okorie says Nigerians who have been mourning late movie star, Chadwick Boseman are hypocrites. The movie star in a video shared via her Instagram page on Sunday, August 30, 2020, said she wonders where Nigerians were when the Hollywood star was battling with cancer. "In conclusion, people celebrate death more than life 🗣🗣🗣 Celebrate life that is worth celebrating not when they are gone. Especially people who have done a lot to put smiles on your face," she captioned the video. In conclusion People celebrate death More than life 🗣🗣🗣 Celebrate life that is worth celebrating Not when they are Gone Especially people who have done alot to put smiles on your face Don't let low self esteem ,inferiority Complex and hate eat you up, All that epistle doesn't really matter when the person don't get to see it Too much hate in the world and I don't know why , abeg ...

Chadwick Boseman died after a four-year battle with colon cancer. American actor, Chadwick Boseman passed away on Friday, August 28 after a prolonged battle with stage IV colon cancer. According to a statement released by the actor's family announcing his death, he was diagnosed in 2016 and had undergone ''countless surgeries and chemotherapy" . Amid multiple surgeries, the 43-year-old movie star, who led a very private life, played several outstanding roles in top Hollywood movies while keeping his health status away from fans and colleagues. Take a look at some of his best roles released within his four-year cancer battle: T'Challa in 'Black Panther' Chadwick Boseman as the Iconic King T'Challa in Marvel's 'Black Panther' [Syfy Wire] Marvel's black super hero themed blockbuster, 'Black Panther' gave Chadwick Boseman the pivotal role of his acting career. The iconic character won the hearts of film lovers globally for h...

This year’s Vodafone Ghana Music Awards has come to a successful end with Kuami Eugene having his name written in the history book as “Artiste of the Year” winner. He beat off stiff competition from rappers Sarkodie and Medikal, singer Kofi Kinaata and the only woman in the category, Diana Hamilton, to grab the coveted the award. The award scheme was launched in 1999 by Charterhouse Productions – an event company in Ghana – and since its inception, a bunch of legends and newcomers have made remarkable impacts on the show. Categories like “Song of the Year”, “Rapper of the Year”, “Best Collaboration of the Year”, “Reggae-Dancehall Artiste of the Year” and “Best New Artiste of the Year” have generated a lot of conversations and controversies, and widely debated over the years. However, the conversations and controversies surrounding the “Artiste of the Year” – the topmost category – have been overwhelming. Kuami Eugene Drops His Two Cents on This Video of Nana Ama McBrown Kissing...

The Federal Government on Sunday reopened Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, runway to flight operations. The Minister of Aviation Sen. Hadi Sirika, during the official opening ceremony in Enugu, said that domestic flight would start immediately while the international flight would begin on Sept. 5. Sirika said that the project had cost Federal Government N10 billion. “It is a great pleasure for me to be in Enugu for this August occasion in the mount of August for the reopening of Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu for flight operations. “The local flight can come to start from today and the international flight on Sept. 5, once the COVID-19 Presidential Task Force has opened the gate to come in. “We are proud to say that this project is indeed a testimony to Mr President’s commitment to infrastructure development in the country. “You may recall that the runway of this essential airport, which is vital to economic development of the region and the whole country at...

Musicians, industry players and stakeholders have gathered at the Accra International Conference Centre to witness this year’s Vodafone Ghana Music Awards – and as well make it spicy with a bit of fashion and glamour. The red carpet has been graced by the likes of KiDi, Lord Paper, Celestine Donkor, Sista Afia, Bola Ray, Efia, Dope Nation, Ras Kuuku, Empress Gifty, Lamisi, MOG Music, Okyeame Kwame, KOD, Epixode and a host of other young talents with their current fashion looks. Photos from the red carpet of the 21st edition of VGMAs 2020 SWIPE ➡️➡️ . . #PulseGhana #PulseEvents #MusicFirst #vgma #vgma20 Also, legends like Akosua Agyapong, Amandzeba Nat Brew, Bessa Simons, and Rex Omar graced the red carpet with their simple looks. The 21st annual Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Festival is a three-day music celebration, from Friday 28th to Sunday 30th August, 2020. Dubbed the “VGMA Weekend”, the event will celebrate our steep culture, vivacious music, and iconic artistes. Photos fr...

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has taken a huge career leap with his move to Serie A side Napoli. New Napoli signee and Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has made the biggest move of his footballing career thus far but this may just prove to be a key to unlocking greater prospects. After a stellar run with the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria at the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile, where he won the Golden Boot and Silver Ball awards, Osimhen joined Bundesliga side Wolfsburg in January of 2017 with hopes of continuing his development. In Germany, the gangling striker's hopes ran into a ditch as limited playing time threatened his growth at Wolfsburg. After a disappointing 18 months spell at the club, Osimhen embarked on a search for a team, where he could play regular football and prove to the world that his 10 goals feat in Chile was not a flash in the pan. ALSO READ : The full story behind Osimhen's move to Napoli Victor Osimhen has resumed pre-season training ...

Former Ghana skipper Asamoah Gyan has jumped to the defence of ex-Chelsea striker Didier Drogba following his disqualification from the Ivory Coast Football Association Presidential elections. Didier Drogba was shockingly disqualified from the Ivory Coast FA presidency by the elections committee on August 27, 2020. READ MORE : Meet the youngest Ghanaian referee: 16-year-old Christopher Okpoti Adjei However, Asamoah Gyan who believes Didier Drogba has paid his dues to football in Ivory Coast and the African continental as a whole says the former skipper of the Elephants should be given the opportunity to take up leadership position in football administration. ” Football legends deserves a place in administration. Didier Drogba has seen it all with the national team and club teams.” Gyan wrote on Twitter. “I am for his transition into management and support his bid….allow fair playing ground and let the people/association decided” Gyan concluded. ridoola.blogspot.com.ng

The actress joins the list of celebrities who have fought and won the battle against coronavirus. Nigerian movie icon, Omotola Jalade-Ekiende, and her kids have recovered from the dreaded coronavirus. The Nollywood movie star who was full of praises to God for their speedy recovery shared the good news via her Instagram page on Sunday, August 30, 2020. "Grateful! 🙏🏽 I am grateful to God Almighty the Lord of lords for all He has done for my family and I. He is truly a dependable Friend if you trust in Him. I'll also like to thank you all for your love, prayers, calls, messages, posts, and thoughts. All truly appreciated," she wrote. Grateful ! 🙏🏽 I am grateful to God Almighty the Lord of lords for all He has done for my family and I. He is truly a dependable Friend if you trust in Him. I'll also like to thank you all for your love, prayers, calls, messages, posts and thoughts. All truly appreciated. My kids and I are fine and COVID free now, and I do not take...

Nigeria has now recorded a total of 53,835 cases of COVID-19 infections following the announcement of 138 new cases in the country. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed the new cases on Sunday, August 30, 20202, in 13 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. According to the NCDC, the bulk of the new cases were confirmed in Plateau State with 55 cases. Surprisingly, Lagos, the epicentre of the virus in Nigeria recorded only 15 cases, while Ebonyi and Oyo states recorded 11 cases each. twitter.com In Abia, eight cases were detected, Seven each in Anambra, Abuja and Rivers, six in Kaduna, five in Ondo, three in Kwara and one case each in Bauchi, Benue and Edo state. The NCDC’s update on Sunday also showed that 199 patients recovered from the virus and were discharged from isolation centres. The update also showed that two more COVID-19-related deaths were recorded on Sunday as the death toll rose to 1,013 from 1,011. ridoola.blogspot.com.ng

FRSC says during the the Operation Scorpion II in Lagos, 218 truck drivers were apprehended while 214 trucks were impounded. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says its special operational outfit tagged “Operation Scorpion III” aimed at impounding trucks with unlatched containers will start work on Monday in Lagos State. The Sector Commander of FRSC in Lagos State, Mr Olusegun Ogungbemide, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos that the exercise would be a follow-up to the second phase held mid August. Ogungbemide said that the second phase of the special operation carried out between Aug. 10,2020 and Aug.16,2020 was a huge success in the state, hence, the need to launch Operation Scorpion III. The FRSC boss said that the command apprehended 218 truck drivers and impounded 214 trucks, during the Operation Scorpion II in Lagos. Mr. Imoh Etuk (middle) and two other FRSC officials “ The operation was a huge success, it was quite unprecedented in recent times. ...