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The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) and the Federal Ministry of Youths and Sports Development have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to organise a Youths Skills Development and Entrepreneurship Programme (YOSDEP) for 23, 310 Nigerian youths. The youths will be drawn from the 36 states of the federation and the FCT. The Director-General of the fund, Sir Joseph Ari , said at the signing ceremony on Monday in Jos that the fund had created an impactful intervention in the economy through its various Skills Development and Entrepreneurship Programmes. Ari said the organisation would be collaborating with the ministry in training youths in 21 trade areas. He said the youths would be trained in Agro Allied, Catering, Autotronics, Welding, masonry, carpentry, plumbing, Tilling/POP, Painting and in Electrical Installation. Others, he said, were: Information and Communication Technology, Solidworks, Facilities Management Technology, Health and Safety, Film and Photography, Cosmetolo

Denouncing Sunday’s attack on civilians in Nigeria’s restive Borno state, a senior UN humanitarian official called on the authorities to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice. In early afternoon of 28 November, local time, armed men on motorcycles attacked civilian men and women while they were harvesting crops in Koshobe village and other rural communities in Jere Local Government Area, near provincial capital Maiduguri. According to reports, at least 43 people were killed and many wounded. “It is the most violent direct attack against innocent civilians this year,” Edward Kallon , the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, said in a statement. “We have also received reports that several women may have been kidnapped. I call for their immediate release and return to safety,” he added. Rural communities in the area are shocked by the brutality of the attack and fear for their safety. Borno state Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum leads horrified kinsme

An NGO, the Civil Society for HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (CiSHAN), says increased awareness about sexually transmitted infections, especially the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has led to a decline in the rate of unprotected sex in Nigeria. Mr Azeez Aladeyelu, the Lagos Coordinator of CiSHAN, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos. Aladeyelu said that mass sensitisation outreach embarked upon by various NGOs and their partners gave the citizens comprehensive information on sexual and reproductive health. According to him, this has enhanced their confidence in the use of condoms as a protective measure. He, however, said that transactional sex was not declining in Nigeria, due to increasing poverty rate among citizens. “ We engage sex workers in behavioural change activities to ensure that they use condom always, because HIV/AIDS is real. “It doesn’t show on the face, and we advise them to always take HIV tests to know their health s

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday re-arraigned the Managing Director of First Nation Airways Ltd., Mr Kayode Odukoya, over alleged N2.1 billion fraud. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the commission brought Odukoya before an Ikeja Special Offences Court on a seven-count charge. The EFCC had on March 15, 2018, arraigned the defendant before the same court for allegedly fraudulently obtaining a credit facility worth of N2.1 billion from the defunct Skye Bank, now Polaris Bank. The defendant, also the Managing Director of Bellview Airline, was arraigned then on a four-count charge of forgery, use of false document, perjury and stealing of N1.7 billion. He, however, pleaded not guilty and was granted bail. On Monday, the anti-graft agency re-arraigned the defendant on a seven-count charge bordering on forgery, use of false document, perjury, stealing and obtaining credit by fraud. He still pleaded not guilty. Following his not guilty plea, EF

Prof. Sulaimon Akanmu of Haematology, Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, Lagos, says evidence abound that rate of transmission of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria has dropped. Akanmu made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on the challenges that HIV/AIDS had taken a back stage in 2020 due to emergence of COVID-19 pandemic. According to him, on the whole, we have evidence that the rate of transmission of the virus in the community as a whole has come down. “ This is not because sexual behaviour of human beings have slightly change. “It is because of effectiveness of a number of biomedical interventions, preventive biomedical prevention that have been put in place. “This is why you will also notice that prevalence of the virus has actually come down in nearly all communities, including Nigeria,’ ’ he said. The haematologist said the decrease in the transmission of HIV from one person to the other was not because human beings have changed

'Wally' has extensive experience working at the Treasury Department during the Obama administration. President-elect of the United States, Joe Biden, is putting together his team ahead of his inauguration on January 20, 2021. Among Biden’s team of top cabinet picks and economic advisers is Nigeria-born Adewale Adeyemo, who served as a senior international economic adviser in the Barack Obama administration. Adeyemo will be handed the role of Deputy Treasury Secretary. Janet L. Yellen, the former Federal Reserve chair, has been tapped to serve as Treasury Secretary. Adeyemo was born in Nigeria in 1981. He however grew up in California. Adeyemo, 39, has extensive experience working at the Treasury Department during the Obama administration, when he was a Senior Adviser and Deputy Chief of Staff. Adewale 'Wally' Adeyemo also served in the Obama administration (Herald) Adeyemo was also Obama’s chief negotiator for the macroeconomic policy provisions of the Trans

L.A.X's new property is located in one of the choice areas of Lagos state. Nigerian singer Damilola Afolabi also known as L.A.X. has bought for himself a beautiful house. The music star took to his Instagram page on Monday, November 30th where he announced his induction into the landlord association. "I dreamt of days like this and now it's happening. I just joined the landlord association of Lagos. #newestlanlord #mondaymotivation #ZAZAVIBES #zazamansion ," he captioned the photo of the house. www.instagram.com The singer's house is a one storey building which also includes a pent house. From all indications, the property is located in one of the choice areas in Lagos state. Congratulations to LAX on his acquisition of a property in Lagos. ridoola.blogspot.com

Multiple award-winning film maker IDEH CHUKWUMA INNOCENT widely known as ONESOUL is back and set to commence production on his new project tagged 'IGBINOGUN'. Just months after completion of his previous project PILLARS OF AFRICA which is set to hit the big screens in April 2021, the CEO of 'HEAT FACTORY ICI PRODUCTIONS has assemble a star-studded cast for this new project. IGBINOGUN is plotted in the epic theme taking you deep into the African heritage, with a robust and rich cast of nollywood greats like, Shaffy Bello , Femi Branch , Blossom Chukwujekwu , Ego Nwosu , Akin Lewis , Damilare Kuku , Tina Mba , Enyinna Nwigwe and more. Shaffy Bello and Ideh Chukwuma Innocent It’s no doubt this is a movie to watch out for. The film maker promises that this movie will put Nigeria and Africa on the global map as he is not resting anytime soon. The movie hits the big screen in 2021. Filmmaker Ideh Chukwuma Innocent a.k.a OneSoul to commence production on his New project

Music reality shows are popular for their mouthwatering benefits for participants and eventual winners. These benefits ultimately keep the interest in the shows alive, serving as the recipe for good ratings in a highly competitive era of reality shows. In the past, participants at various levels of music talent shows have joyfully walked home with cash prizes, brand new cars, new apartments, and in many cases, recording contracts. But for the eye-catching monetary and property reward, critics have pointed out that music reality shows barely provide enough for participants in terms of career elevation, hence one of the reasons only a handful go on to attain global stardom. Perhaps what these music reality shows have so far lacked is strategic career development and business models that could form a catalyst for the transformation of the raw talent into complete packages. One of such career development and business models that have not been fully explored by organisers of music tale

Born and raised in the city of Lagos from a military background. Jaemo Banton ’s music career started in high school, performing in school events. Details/Takeaway: Omotor Joshua Ademokhai known as Jaemo Banton is a fast rising Nigerian singer/Producer who does a very exciting Genre with the combination of Afro pop, Afro Swing, RnB, Hip Hop and Dancehall. Born and raised in the city of Lagos from a military background. Jaemo Banton ’s music career started in high school, performing in school events. Date : November 27, 2020 Song Title : Killi Me Artist : Jaemo Benton Genre : Afro-pop Producer : TBD Album : TBA Video Director : TBA Label: TBD You can play the song below; HtmlCode ridoola.blogspot.com

The president's spokesperson says the farmers should have received security clearance before heading to the rice fields. President Muhammadu Buhari’s spokesperson, Garba Shehu, has blamed the rice farmers who were recently beheaded by Boko Haram terrorists, for their misfortune. According to Shehu, the farmers didn’t receive security clearance before heading to the area. On Saturday, November 28, 2020, suspected Boko Haram terrorists tied up more than 40 farmers in the village of Koshobe, near Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, slit their throats and beheaded them. Some of the victims were labourers from Sokoto state in northwest Nigeria, who had travelled to the northeast in search of work. The bodies were taken to the nearby Zabarmari village where they were buried on Sunday, November 29. Shehu told the BBC on Monday that though the military is in “full control” of all parts of Borno, the farmers and residents should have received clearance before heading to the area.

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has condemned the killing of over 40 rice farmers in Garin Kwashebe, Jere Local Government Area of Borno State on Saturday, by suspected Boko Haram terrorists. The forum, in a statement by its Chairman and the Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Kayode Fayemi, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, described the attack as morally reprehensible. He said that the attack brought back ugly memories of several dastardly attacks on soft targets in the state. Fayemi noted that the farmers were attacked while harvesting their produce totally oblivious of the danger that awaits them in nearby bushes. He said that the method was consistent with the senseless bombings of busy markets, bus stations, schools and abattoirs whenever the terrorists felt overpowered by the security operatives. ALSO READ: ‘Sack service chiefs or resign’, Nigerians tackle Buhari over killing of 43 rice farmers in Borno “This sad narrative raises serious questions on the general security sit

President Muhammadu Buhari will on Dec.1, roll out the National Gas Expansion Programme (NGEP) to deepen domestic usage of gas in the country. This is contained in a statement by Alhaji Garba Deen Muhammad, Special Adviser on Media to Minister of State for Petroleum Resources Chief Timipre Sylva, in Abuja, on Sunday. He said the event would herald the formal dispensing of autogas (Compressed Natural Gas, CNG and Liquefied Petroleum Gas, LPG) products at two NNPC Retail stations. “The roll out is the culmination of the resolve of the President Buhari -led Government to deepen domestic usage of natural gas in its various forms. “It is also in line with the government’s plan to make gas the first choice source of cheaper and cleaner energy for Nigerians in their personal and industrial endeavours,” he said. He added that Sylva on behalf of the Federal Government would handover CNG-powered mass transport buses to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). This, he said, was part of the ag

The Police Command in Benua has confirmed the killing of Karl Kwaghger, an Associate Professor with the Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi (UMA), by unknown gunmen on Saturday night. The late don lectured at the Mechanical Engineering Department of the university. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Catherine Anene , told the News Agency of Nigeria NAN on Sunday in Makurdi that the lecturer’s body was found around 11pm. within the Tarka Foundation premises, Makurdi. The state-owned Tarka Foundation houses a hotel and many other sports facilities which draw many people almost round the clock. Anene, however, said that the command had yet to make any arrest or unravel the reason behind the killing, but added that investigation was ongoing. ridoola.blogspot.com.ng

The Presidency said it would deliver five million solar systems to 25 million Nigerians previously not connected to the national grid though Solar Home Systems, under the Economic Sustainability Plan (ESP). Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Office of the Vice President, disclosed this on Sunday in Abuja. He said that the solar system would be provided at N4,000 monthly over a 3-year period. Akande was responding to inquiries about the cost of the ESP Solar programme tagged ‘SOLAR POWER NAIJA’ for which installations will start in December. Akande said that the ESP Solar programme was being implemented by the Rural Electrification Agency(REA). The media aide said the programme was designed to boost ongoing efforts to fix Nigeria’s energy supply challenge, the Solar Home System scheduled for inauguration by the Federal Government this week. The presidential aide said that priority would be given to Nigerians residing in rural areas an

An emergency meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. This was disclosed in a statement issued by Mr Yekini Nabena, the APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary on Sunday. Nabena said that NEC members had been invited through a letter by the National Secretary of the party’s Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), Sen. John Akpanudoedeheh . According to him, the meeting which will hold virtually, will review the party’s position and set agenda for its next move. “In line with the COVID-19 public health protocols, the APC NEC meeting will be virtual. Login details will be sent to APC NEC members in due course. “The meeting is slated for 11a.m at the Council Chamber, State House, Abuja, ” the APC spokesman said. ridoola.blogspot.com.ng

Play Network Studios unveiled the comedian and reality star as cast of the upcoming 'Nneka the Pretty Serpent' remake. Ace comedian and actor, Bovi will star in Play Network Studio's anticipated remake of 1994 supernatural horror, 'Nneka The Pretty Serpent'. Bovi , who plays the character, Inspector Daniel, will star alongside reality star, Beverly Osu and Ndidi Obi (who played the lead character in the classic film). ALSO READ : Here is all you need to know about the anticipated 'Nneka the Pretty Serpent' remake Detailing his role, Bovi hinted that his character might have no comic attributes. He described the character as a 'serious cop' while also revealing that he begged the film producers' for the role. www.instagram.com The cast reveal comes just weeks to the remake's theatrical release billed for December, 18, 2020. ALSO READ : Here's the first teaser for 'Nneka the Pretty Serpent' remake Directed by Tosin Igho

Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has said that the corps would require the executive approval of President Muhammadu Buhari to bear arms. Oyeyemi, at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Forum in Abuja, said in the light of the recent attack, kidnap and killing of personnel of the corps across the country, the corps need to bear arms. “ What does the law says? What does the act of the corps says. The act of the corps as far back as 1992 empowers the corps to bear arms that was about 28 years ago. “But again the corps management then and the council believes more on civil approach. “But of recent, our staff were attacked, kidnapped, killed in the course of patrol. That is why the public has been advocating for the corps to bear arms. “Some sections of the public says look, it is high time the corps is protected, some are saying no. But again the final decision lies with Mr President to activate what the law says. “It is not for me, I have said it in

The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 82 new infections of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country. The NCDC made this known via its verified website on Sunday. The public health agency said that the infections brought the total number of cases in the country to 67,412. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigeria had tested 756,237 persons since the first confirmed case relating to the COVID-19 was announced on Feb. 27, out of which 67,412 were positive. The agency said the new infections were recorded in 10 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The public health agency announced two additional deaths and also disclosed that 236 patients recovered from the infection and were discharged after testing negative . The NCDC stated that those discharged included 136 community recoveries in Lagos State managed in line with guidelines. “A breakdown of cases by state can be found via covid-19.ncdc.gov.ng,” it noted. It stated that Lagos State recor

Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has reiterated that he did not defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) to contest for presidency in 2023. Umahi made the declaration on Sunday during the first APC stakeholders meeting he was superintending over since his defection to the party. According to him, who dash monkey Banana; I did not negotiate with the presidency or anyone to contest the position under the APC. “My next line of action after my governorship is in God’s hands and there is nothing God cannot do. “Anyone wishing to contest for the presidency or governorship of the state should meditate and pray that God should not send him if God’s spirit is not with such person. “This is because it is going to be very tough and we are really in the end time,” he said. He remarked that the leadership of the state would never come from outside its shores, stating that his meekness should not be mistaken for weakness. “We will not allow the PDP to die in the state but still assist its e

Debola Williams proposes to girlfriend Kehinde. Nigerian media personality Debola Williams has proposed to his girlfriend, Kehinde. The popular entrepreneur popped the question in the presence of close friends on Sunday, November 29, 2020. His proposal was followed by fireworks and a loud ovation from friends present at the private ceremony. www.instagram.com His soon to be wife, Kehinde, could not hide her joy as she showed off her ring amid cheers from friends. Congratulations to Williams and Kehinde from all of us at Pulse. Williams is a Nigeria Media Entrepreneur, Journalist, Political Activist, and Motivational Speaker. ridoola.blogspot.com

Ghanaian actress Nadia Buari has shared a family video which suggest that her twins are growing tall and beautiful. The family video captured her husband, herself and her four girls. READ MORE: Ghanaians tell Funny Face to compensate wife with a car after disgracing her Nadia Buari who marked her birthday received much love from her family. Her kids showered her with kisses and hugged her as well as wished her well on her new age. Nadia’s husband after the kids had raised the curtains followed suit and kissed the actress on her face. Despite not showing their faces it could be seen from the video that her twins have grown tall and looking nice. Social media users who took delight in watching the video have expressed their thoughts on the adorable family of the actress. Abena, for instance, wondered why Nadia still hides the faces of her baby even though they are grown now: abenanymoh: “Lol but their old now why still hiding their face... beautiful fam tho.” Blessed commented t

Ghanaian comedian, Nana Yaw Oduro Boateng, affectionately called ‘Funny Face’ has been advised by social media users to compensate her wife Ama Vanessa with a car after disgracing her. Funny Face has been ranting on social media for the past week and even went to the extent of lashing out at his baby mama and her family. READ MORE: Hajia 4 Reall drops her much anticipated new 'Badder Than' single (WATCH) However, he quickly made a U-turn and rendered an unqualified apology to his baby mama and her family. “This day will come again girls. We will laugh again. I will hold you girls in my arms again. For Life is For Life. Even if I have to sweep da whole KUMASI to have u girls back. Even if I have to go stand on mountain Afadajato to shout and apologize to everybody. I will gladly do it wholeheartedly,” he wrote on his Instagram wall. He also pleaded for their forgiveness, adding, that his misconduct and continuous rants on social media in the past few weeks, was as a resu

Khafi plans to block followers on social media who continue to spread pregnancy rumours on her pages. Former housemate of Nigeria's most popular reality TV show, Big Brother Naija, Khafi Kareem has come out to debunk the rumours that she is pregnant. Apparently not pleased by the comments she has been getting about her pregnancy status, the reality TV star took to her Instagram page on Sunday, November 29, 2020, where she slammed those spreading the rumours. "The way I'm looking at the next person who drops a pregnancy comment on my post. Continue reading if you don't want to get BLOCKED. (I'm not joking). I've ignored them for the longest now but according to the womb watchers on social media, I have been pregnant for over a YEAR. So let me get this off my heart," she wrote. www.instagram.com "Some people have flat stomachs naturally and some people have big stomachs naturally. The latter is ME. And when I'm on my period it is even BIGGER

The first set of installations will be done nationwide in December 2020. In continuation of a coordinated implementation of the Economic Sustainability Plan (ESP) across the country, the Buhari administration will next week, commence the process of installation of five million solar home systems in under-served and off-grid communities across the country. The programme will include the assembly and manufacturing of components of off-grid solutions to facilitate growth of the local manufacturing industry, while use of local content will be incentivized, the source added. Confirming the development, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity in the Office of the Vice President, Mr Laolu Akande said the work plan for the implementation of the N140 billion Solar Home Systems, a component of the ESP, indicate that the first set of installations will be done nationwide in December 2020. By its design, the programme will cover up to five million households, se

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), has blamed the disruption of power supply in parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on vandals. Mr Oyebode Fadipe, AEDC General Manager, Corporate Communications said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Fadipe listed some of the affected areas to include Kaura District, Galadimawa, Lokogoma, Suncity, Moccido Housing Estate, Games Village and Eyes Centre Hospital, “ Others include the National Stadium, Feeds Milipat Filling Station, part of Indoor Stadium, Kuchingoro, Karamajigi, King Park Estate, Royal Ancor Estate, DSS Quarters, Wilbahi Estate, Wuye, Utako and environs, ” he said. He said that the outage was caused by the activities of vandals on the 330/132 kilo Volt (KV) Gwagwalada/Kukwaba line. He said that while the maintenance crew of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) was already working on the vandalised section of the 330kV/132kV line, efforts were being made to backfeed customers from Apo. Fadipe who ap

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the gruesome beheading of some innocent farmers by insurgents in Zabarmari, Borno state, describing the act as ‘extremely wicked and devilish’. The party, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, in Abuja on Sunday, said that the act must not be left unaddressed. Ologbondiyan said that the PDP noted with pain the horrific killing of the compatriots. He said that the party was distressed by the escalated killing and maiming of innocent Nigerians by insurgents, bandits and marauders, who had continued to ravage and pillage Nigeria’s communities. Ologbondiyan said that the PDP was particularly disturbed about what he described as the failure of government to take decisive action against the insurgents, in spite series of concerns raised by Borno state Governor, Baba Zulum, of security compromises in the state. This, according to Ologbondiyan, has continued to embolden insurgents to the extent that they

Chief Timipre Sylva, the Minister of State for Petroleum says the All Progressives Congress, (APC) will clinch the Dec. 5 bye-election for Bayelsa West and Central seats in the state. Sylva, gave the assurances at the committee rally for the Bayelsa West Senatorial District candidate Ebebi in Yenagoa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),recalls that the Central and West seats became vacant following inauguration of Sen Douye Diri and Sena Lawrent Ewhrujakpo as Gov and Deputy Governor of Bayelsa respectively. The Nov. 16 guber poll was won by APC’s candidate David Lyon who was sacked by the Apex court on Feb. 13 on grounds that his Deputy Sen Degi Biobarakumo submitted forged credentials in his nomination. The APC is fielding Chief Peremobowei Ebebi for Bayelsa West and Mr Abel Ebifemowei for Bayelsa Central bye-election. The minister noted that the party had more acceptable candidates for the polls. He regretted that the former Gov. Seriake Dickson of the state and PDP candida

Nigerians have again been thrown into a total blackout as the nation’s power grid collapsed for the umpteenth time. Kaduna Electric and Eko Electricity Distribution Company announced the collapse of the power grid on Twitter on Sunday, November 29, 2020. In a message to its customers on the social media platform, Kaduna Electric said the collapse occurred at about 11:26 in the morning. twitter.com The power distribution company said, “ We regret to inform you that the loss of power supply in our franchise — Kaduna, Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states — is as a result of the collapse of the national grid. The collapse occurred at about 11:26 am this morning. “Supply shall be restored as soon as the grid is back up. We regret all inconveniences.” In a text message sent to its customers, Eko Electricity Distribution Company said, “ Dear customer, there is a system collapse on the national grid. Supply will be restored as soon as the issue is resolved. Apologies for the inconvenience.

The governor says he performs his duty effectively even when is he is not in the state. Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni has replied critics who accused him of abandoning his primary assignments in the state since he became the caretaker chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Buni said spending more days outside the state does not hinder his duty as a governor. Speaking during an interview with the BBC, the governor said there’s no way he would spend a month without staying in Yobe for three or four days. Buni said his duty in the ruling party does not hinder his efforts, adding that he performed his duty effectively even when is he is not in the state. He said, “ On the issue of staying, there is no way I can spend a month without spending three or four days in Yobe state. And then even if I return to Yobe, I won’t advertise or make it public that today I will be in Yobe and tomorrow I will be leaving. “Wait, Let me land, listen to me, I won’t be revealing to the pub

Gov Zulum urges FG to recruit more youths from Borno State into the army and civil defence to tackle insecurity in the state. Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum joins relatives and and residents of his state to bury farmers slaughtered by the Boko Haram insurgents on Saturday, November 28, 2020. According to a statement by the state government, the funeral held at the Zabarmari area of the state on Sunday morning. In the statement titled, ‘ Zabarmari: Zulum leads horrified kinsmen to bury 43 farmers killed by Boko Haram’ the governor called on federal government to recruit more youths and hunters from Borno State into the Nigerian military and the Civil Defence because they understand the terrain. Zulum said, “ It is disheartening that more than 40 citizens were slaughtered while they were working in their farmlands. Our people are in very difficult situations, they are in two different extreme conditions, on one side they stay at home they may be killed by hunger and starvation

The suspects allegedly shot at men of a local security outfit around the church before they were arrested. Police operatives in Rivers State have arrested three out of five suspects who allegedly detonated explosives at a Pentecostal church owned by the father of the state governor, Nyesom Wike. The suspects reportedly attacked the church around 8 pm on Saturday, November 28, 2020. According to Punch, after the suspects detonated the explosives, some men of a local security outfit in the area, who had noticed their movements around the church swooped in before they escaped. Narrating the incident, Assistant Chief Security Officer of the Azikiwe Street Security, Collins Johnbull said one of his men was hit by a bullet in the process of chasing the suspects. He added that three of the suspects were arrested while two escaped. He said, “ On Saturday, 28th day of November, 2020, while I was on my duty post, we observed some movements around 8 pm to 9 pm and we were on the alert, bef

Quality and greatness don’t need a megaphone. In 2013, legendary rapper and billionaire, Shawn ‘Jay Z’ Carter released ‘Magna Carta… Holy Grail,’ his 13th overall body of work. The album was torn apart by critics who felt the man affectionately called Hov had lost his way. Of course, it didn’t help that Jay Z was 43 at the time. Before him, we hadn’t really seen a rapper operate at top form well into their 40’s. As of November 29, 2020, the album has an average score of 5.4/10 on AnyDecentMusic and 60/100 on Metacritic. When Jay Z made his only appearance on The Breakfast Club in 2013 after the album dropped, he told the hosts, DJ Envy, Charlemagne tha God and Angela Yee that he had read two reviews of the album before shrugging without arguing or trying to make any point. twitter.com On November 28, 2020, the Marc Beinoff -owned Time Magazine named Tiwa Savage’s album, Celia as one of the top 10 albums of the year. While Tiwa Savage took to social media to vaunt what seeme