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Etomi and her hubby Banky W welcomed their first child a month ago. Nollywood actress Adesua Etomi has shared photos documenting her journey from pregnancy to childbirth and motherhood. Etomi and her hubby, Banky W, welcomed a baby boy a month ago . In a series of photos shared via her Instagram page on Sunday, February 28, 2021, the movie star shared photos of the different stages of her pregnancy back with a story for each photo. Pic 1: worth the wait. Had to wear a maternity belt because pelvic, back and waist pain wanted to finish me. (2 weeks before) [Instagram/AdesuaEtomi] "Pic 1: worth the wait. Had to wear a maternity belt because pelvic, back and waist pain wanted to finish me. (2 weeks before)." Pic 2 : feeling myself after my hospital appointment but also exhausted🤣. (Quarter to drop) [Instagram/AdesuaEtomi] "Pic 2 : feeling myself after my hospital appointment but also exhausted🤣. (Quarter to drop)." Pic 3 : 2 days before Zaiah came. A day...

The couple's marriage has been hit with infidelity accusations. Nigerian singer Oritsefemi and his wife, Nabila Fash may have sparked reconciliation rumours weeks after she called him out for cheating. Nabila Fash had called him out for bringing a woman to their matrimonial home after she left for work. In a video shared via his Instagram Stories on Sunday, February 28, 2021, the music star was spotted having lunch with his wife. www.instagram.com It is not clear if the video was made before or after their social media outburst. On Monday, February 8, Nabila hinted at another possible crisis in her already rocky marriage to Oritsefemi. According to her, a woman went to her home to have sex while she was away at work. In the middle of the crisis, the music star confessed to sleeping with his former manager , Lady Kara during his trips abroad. The singer also accused the actress of being the evil behind the crisis in his marriage. [LoveWeddingNG] [Instagram/CarolynHutchi...

The decision was collectively taken at a virtual meeting last week. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and heads of various tertiary institutions in the country have agreed to conclude all 2020/2021 admissions by June 15. The board made the disclosure in a statement signed on Sunday by its Head of Media and Publicity, Dr Fabian Benjamin , in Abuja. It said that public universities would conclude admissions a month before private universities, polytechnics and colleges of education. According to the JAMB, heads of institutions and itself reached the agreement at a virtual meeting on Wednesday (February 24) during which issues concerning admissions process were discussed. "All admissions in the nation’s tertiary institutions for the 2020/2021 Academic Session would end by June 15. "The decision was collectively taken at a virtual meeting with heads of tertiary institutions in the country on 24th February, 2021," it said. The board said that the mee...

Nami says the role of women could never be undermined in accounting profession. Mr Muhammad Nami, Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS), has stressed the need for adequate investment in empowerment of women and girl child to promote tax administration in Nigeria. Nami made the call at the 2020 Year-end and award ceremony, organised by the Society of Women Accountants of Nigeria (SWAN) on Sunday in Abuja. The FIRS boss, represented by Alhaji Adamu Kudu , Director, Special Taxes Department of FIRS, said that the role of women could never be undermined in accounting profession. According to him, the role of SWAN is very important, as far as tax administration is concerned; FIRS as a body is responsible for assessing and accounting for taxes collected. "These roles cannot be possible without the presence of SWAN in our midst; it is integral part of Nigeria tax system. "It has been recognised and we will continue to recognise it, in as much as SWAN...

The latest attacks on three communities claimed seven lives. Bandits have killed seven people in three communities in Kaduna this weekend, raising the death toll in February to 97. The state's Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan , said on Sunday, February 28, 2021 that the latest attacked happened in Igabi and Kajuru local government areas of the state. Armed bandits killed Ibrahim Rabi'u and Abdulrahman Mohammad in Kajinjiri village, Igabi and similarly killed Alhaji Ibrahim Iro and Muhammadu Rabiu in Rago village, also in Igabi. Michael Shadari , Clement Aura Bili , Danlami Shaban of Kutura station, Kajuru were also killed when bandits invaded their community. One Kamal Murtala also sustained gunshot injuries in the Kajinjiri village attack and required medical treatment. Governor Nasir El-Rufai condoled the families of those killed in attacks, and wished the injured victim quick recovery. Kaduna is one of the worst affected by band...

FG says it will sustain action in Lagos to ensure illegal businesses do not return to the road. The Federal Government on Sunday began the evacuation of shanties, illegal structures encroaching on its Right of Way (RoW) following the expiration of the ultimatum issued by the Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Fashola on January 14 while inspecting the Airport flyover damaged by tanker fire also visited artisans, mechanics, and other businesses in the axis. He had given them two weeks to vacate the RoW of the bridge and the ongoing Apapa-Oshodi-Ojota-Oworonshoki Expressway reconstruction project. He advised them to relocate to the Matori Industrial Estate in Ladipo purposely built by the Jakande government for commercial activities, warning that they both jeopardised their safety and that of the the highway by being on the road sides. Enforcing the eviction alongside the Lagos State Task Force, the Federal Controller o...

Ogranya makes memorable music about imperfect love that seems to be rekindled, only to fade away once again in a fit of 'Vanity.' Ogranya has released two bodies of work within the last 14 months. 'Imperfect EP' was followed by his collaboration with another producer, WondaMagik. This time, he's collaborated with Beatsmith for this four-track story of imperfect love aboard Alternative Soul and R&B sounds. Ogaranya's soulful voice might not be as striking as it was on Chroncles of Magik Vol. 1 , but he still makes memorable music about imperfect love that seems to be rekindled, only to fade away once again in a fit of ' Vanity.' First on Alternative Afro-pop record defined by muffled drums and piano feints, Ogranya urges a woman to ' Open The Door' to her heart for him. 'Diamonds' also has an Alternative Afro-pop percussion, but it occasionally devolves into TrapSoul for its pre-chorus. With the aid of Frank Ocean -esque backing...

Thy were arrested for car snatching, drug peddling, armed robbery, and public nuisance. The Nigeria Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) says it has arrested 40 suspects in connection with various alleged criminal offences. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the FCT, ASP Mariam Yusuf , disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Yusuf listed the offences to include car snatching, drug peddling, armed robbery and public nuisance. She said the suspects were arrested during coordinated raids and patrols in Abaji, Gwarinpa, Asokoro, Jabi-Daki Biyu and Mabushi axes, between February 18 and February 24. Yusuf also listed exhibits recovered from the suspects to include one White Toyota Hilux, one ash Toyota Corolla, one locally fabricated rifle, 21 unexpended cartridges, and one fabricated marking gun. She said two of the suspects were arrested for snatching a vehicle after attacking and trampling on their victim in the Lugbe axis. The PPRO said the ve...

Buhari says new measures have been developed to fight insecurity. President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that last Friday's abduction of female students from Government Girls Science Secondary School, Jangebe, will be the last to happen. The president's statement was relayed on Sunday, through the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika , who led a high-powered federal government delegation to sympathise with the people and government of Zamfara. He said new measures had been developed by the federal government which would bring complete end to all forms of criminality in the nation. "The President is saddened by the abduction of the students from Jangebe and reassures you that the government has all the resources and wherewithal to contain these criminals. Buhari also commended Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara's efforts against armed banditry and promised a continued support to bringing lasting peace. "The federal government will continue its...

There's not much to criticize about this project, but there's definitely something to be loved. It's just too short... Award-winning Nigerian artist and actor, Sean Tizzle returned with a 5-track EP on February 15, 2021, it features legendary American artist, Wyclef Jean. The project seems to be a dedication to his woman and possibly his daughter. Throughout the project, Sean Tizzle is mushy as he repeatedly gushes about the love he feels and the love he gets. Talent has never been a problem with Tizzle and his talent shines through on this project, once again. The production is also likely largely crafted around Afro-swing, with one instance of Reggae-Fusion/Bashment. Each record is laced with heavy doses of rich melodies. 'Know Me' is a chronicle of love and a wistful request to be loved back in commensurate terms. 'For Me' is another memorable demand for love. ' Chargie,' the Dera-produced Afro-swing record and a toast to love while ' C...

He never really had a tag, but Nigerian artists would hail him on records to give him some identity. On February 26, 2021, veteran Nigerian producer, Dokta Frabz died in Maryland, USA, where he's been for a while with his family. But before then, he was one of Nigeria's most bankable music producers and hitmakers. He never really had a tag, but Nigerian artists would hail him on records to give him some identity. ALSO READ: Remembering Dokta Frabz Here are the top three times times Nigerian artists hailed Dokta Frabz on a record; 3..) "Dokta Frabz about to go crazy on this one" DaGrin Da Grin Ft Omawunmi Thank God At the time, Frabz's then-girlfriend, Omawumi was on a Trap-Sung record that became a hit in Nigeria. Alongside other Frabz-produced Trap hits, it was an early example of the workable templates in Nigerian music if worked properly. The song was an introspective piece of storytelling and gratitude by the late DaGrin. ALSO READ: Dokta Frabz pa...

The governor says his administration will continue with peace process with bandits. Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State has said that the abducted students of Government Science Secondary School, Jangebe, will be released very soon. Matawalle stated this in Gusau on Sunday while receiving the Federal Government delegation which was in the state for sympathy visit over the abduction of the children. "We are using the leaders of the repentant bandits to rescue the schoolgirls from the kidnappers. "Very soon we are going to witness the release of the abductees," the governor said. He said his administration is going to continue with peace process with bandits considering its impacts in addressing security challenges facing the state. He commended President Muhammadu Buhari for sending the delegation to symphathise the state over what he described as 'ugly act'. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that special prayers were offered for the release ...

The Council is seriously disturbed by the abduction of the students. Zamfara Council of Chiefs has described last Friday's abduction of over 300 female students from Government Girls Secondary School (GGSS), Jangebe as a calculated attempt to destabilise the nation. Chairman of the council and Emir of Anka, Alhaji Attahiru Ahmad , stated this in Gusau on Sunday when he led members of the council to sympathise with Governor Bello Matawalle and the people of the state over the incident. "We are here to express our sympathy over the abduction of our children and as the representatives of the people, we are seriously disturbed by the development which we know is not your fault. "What happened is a tragedy to the whole nation even though it is not the first, but fifth after what happened in Chibok, Dapchi, Kankara and Kagara of Borno, Yobe, Katsina and Niger states. "Your excellency should know that this is something ordained by God and so cannot be termed as a weak...

The suspects have allegedly confessed to being members of confraternities. The Police Command in Anambra say they have arrested three suspected members of different cult groups in the state. Haruna Mohammed , the Police Public Relations Officer (CSP), announced this in a statement on Sunday in Awka. Mohammed said the arrest followed the raid of their hideouts by personnel of Special Anti-Cultism Squad (SPACS) following an intelligence report. He said the suspects had allegedly confessed to being members of 'Payton' and 'Viking' confraternities. He, however, did not disclose which part of the state they were apprehended. "On February 28, at about 6:20 am after receiving a credible intelligence report, police operatives, attached to the Command Special Anti-cult unit (SPACS), arrested three notorious cultists, following raids conducted on their hideouts. "Suspects confessed to being members of Payton and Vikings confraternities. "They will be charge...

The seized drugs will be handed over to NAFDAC for further investigations. The Kano State Task Force on Counterfeit and Fake Drugs has intercepted suspected fake drugs worth one million naira at two different locations. The Chairman of the task force, Mr Ghali Sule , who disclosed this on Sunday in Kano, said that the first consignment was intercepted at Malam Kato Motor Park. According to him, the second consignment was discovered at the Muhammadu Abubakar Rimi Market. He said that the seized drugs would be handed over to the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for further investigations. Sule called on all stakeholders to support the Federal and Kano State governments in the fight against fake and illicit drugs. Commenting, the state Commissioner of Health, Dr Aminu Tsanyawa , reiterated the determination of the state government to ensure availability of quality drugs in public health facilities. "The state government has finalised plans...

The community also has no access to pipe-borne water, and a health facility. Residents of Gidan Gimba, a suburb in the Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa, have appealed to the state government to help in fixing the only government-owned primary school in the community. Some of the residents, who spoke to a correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), made the appeal on Saturday on the sideline of a joint medical outreach which took place in the community by two different foundations. NAN reports that the foundations which organised the medical outreach were Active World Health Foundation (AWOHF) and GreenAid Empowerment Foundation. Mr Danjuma Audi , the chief of the community, said that there was 'no presence' of the state government in the area in terms of the provision of basic infrastructure such as a standard school, pipe-borne water and a health facility. According to Audi, the only government-owned Universal Basic Education Primary School in the community, ...

The minister took a train ride to Apapa Port which had been significantly connected to the standard gauge track. The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, says the Federal Government has extended the Lagos-Ibadan Modernisation Project from its original destination at Ebutte Meta to Lagos Ports. According to him, this is to allow for massive freight movement and free up Lagos roads. Amaechi made the disclosure while briefing newsmen after inspecting the three mega stations and seven minor stations of the newly constructed standard gauge railway in Ibadan on Saturday. The Minister of Transportation was accompanied by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani ; Chairman, Governing Board of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Mallam Musa Al-Hassan ; and the Managing Director of NRC, Fidet Okhiria . The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that they commenced the inspection from the mega station at Ebutte Meta before proceeding to the Apapa Port station. ...

Akindoju and Chef Fregz welcome their first child. Nigerian actress Lala Akindoju has welcomed a baby boy with her husband Chef Fregz. The movie star took to her Instagram page on Sunday, February 28, 2021, where she announced the good news. "Even if I had ten thousand tongues, it will never be enough to say thank you to the Lord. Our hearts are filled with joy and thanksgiving because our baby boy is finally here," she wrote. www.instagram.com "My birth story is one for the books and I will share it one day.... I am grateful for an excellent support system especially a husband solid as a rock." "Adéoreòfé Toritseju Chukwuebuka Fregene is our constant reminder of God’s grace shown through his strength and might. Adéoreòfé- A crown of grace (Grace God gives freely) Toritseju- God’s will is supreme Chukwuebuka- God is the greatest. He is such a beautiful boy! You can call him Adéore." Kemi Lala, Chef Fregz look simple, elegant in wedding pictures ...

The NYSC says the welfare of corps members will continue to be accorded top priority. The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has told corps members to disregard reports that their February salaries won't be paid until the end of March. In a statement released on Sunday, February 28, 2021, the agency said the claim going round that the fund had been used to settle bandits is false. NYSC said the claim was the work of mischief makers that shouldn't be paid any attention by the general public. "Management admonishes the originators of this falsehood to refrain from such criminal action," the agency said. The NYSC said the welfare of corps members will continue to be accorded top priority. ridoola.blogspot.com.ng

The Zamfara government had promised to explore every option to get the students released. 317 students kidnapped from Government Girls Secondary School, Jangebe in the Talata Mafara Local Government area of Zamfara State days ago have regained their freedom. Armed attackers invaded the school around 1 am on Friday, February 26, 2021, and took away the students, sparking nationwide outrage. The students were released early on Sunday, February 28, presumably after an agreement was reached between the government and the armed group responsible for the abduction. Details later. ridoola.blogspot.com.ng

The community had been yearning for the road and the drainages. Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State on Saturday said that the construction of a three-kilometre road and 1.5 km of drainages in Disina town is costing the government N510 million. Mohammed made the disclosure while touring Disina, a community in the Shira Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. He said that the purpose of the inspection tour was to ensure that the project was delivered on time. The governor lamented that the historic town was being threatened by floods, pointing out that many houses had been submerged. "About three kilometres of road within this town is under construction so that we can open up the community," he said. Mohammed expressed satisfaction with the level of work on the road and urged the contractor to expedite action and keep up the good job. Speaking earlier, Alhaji Abdulkadir Ibrahim , the Commissioner for Works and Transport, said that the community had been yearning fo...

There was a long-running rumour that ‘Why Me’ is actually birthed off Frabz ’s beat, even though he was never credited for the record. A lot of people didn’t know about Dr. Frabz till D’Banj mentioned his 2007 song, ‘Jasi.’ He said, “Dr. Frabz on the beat, make I tell you say no long thing…” Dbanj - Jasi See, it came as a shocker to a lot of people because we’d only heard about Don Jazzy on all of D’Banj’s production until that record. But see, Dr. Frabz had been around for a minute before then, but as an Iyana Ipaja boy, he needed his big break. There was a long-running rumour that ‘Why Me’ is actually birthed off Frabz ’s beat, even though he was never credited for the record. When you listen to ‘Jasi’ and ‘ Riranwo ’ by Weird MC - records produced by Frabz, arguments that he produced ‘Why Me’ might not seem far-fetched. Why me Dbanj Those records have a similar patterns. Nonetheless, ' Jasi ,' which was initially planned for D'Banj's third album ended u...

Nigeria is set to receive its first four million shipment of COVID-19 vaccines from COVAX. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha, has confirmed that Nigeria will on Tuesday, March 2, receive the first tranche of COVID-19 vaccines. Mustapha, who is also the chairman, Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, made the disclosure on Saturday in Abuja while evaluating the country's fight against the disease. "They (vaccines) should depart India on March 1, 2021 in the night and arrive in Abuja on the 2nd of March, 2021," he said. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigeria is set to receive its first four million shipment of COVID-19 vaccines from COVAX, a global scheme set up to procure and distribute vaccines for free, as the world races to contain the coronavirus pandemic. COVAX, which was set up in April 2020 to help ensure a fairer distribution of coronavirus vaccines between the rich and poor nations, said it would deliver two bi...

The companies say they will engage some of the graduates. Dangote and BUA Groups have announced their readiness to employ the 370 foreign scholarship beneficiaries sponsored by Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso in Kano State. The announcement was made on Saturday in Kano during the commencement of a three-day job fair for all Kwankwasiyya Scholarship Students in the state. Alhaji Mansur Ahmad of Dangote and Dr Idi Hong of BUA groups who spoke at the occasion said they would engage some of the graduates in their respective companies. They said that the youths, mostly first class products in different disciplines would fit into any of their companies. The representatives of the companies also advised the beneficiaries to be job providers rather than job seekers. In a remark, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso , said he was excited to receive the 370 students sponsored by his foundation back home in good health after their Master's degrees in various fields abroad. He said the beneficiaries were ...

Some reports say he was shot, although Pulse is yet to confirm. One of Nigeria's finest producers Dokta Frabz, is reportedly dead, although the circumstances surrounding his death are still unclear. Dokta Frabz, who has worked with a slew of top Nigerian artists, including Wizkid , Omawumi , Davido and the late Dagrin , reportedly died in the United States of America, where he lived in recent years. It was a fellow producer Samklef who the news. " One of Nigeria legendary producer just died. Sad day for me, " he first tweeted on Saturday, February 27, 2021. " Rip legend! Ayo ( dr Frabz) We spoke 2 weeks ago u asked how is Houston treating me ? I came to Maryland yesterday only for me to hear that u are no more today. What a sad day! A brother is gone! another producer is gone! RIP!" Samklef added. twitter.com Samklef's tweet sent Twitter Nigeria into a meltdown as several music industry personalities and many other Nigerians reacted to the shocki...

The suspects were arrested for peddling in substances suspected to be drugs. The 13 Brigade Nigerian Army Calabar has handed over two suspected drug dealers to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and prosecution. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the suspects, Effangha Effangha , 37, and Eno-Obong Udome , 34, were arrested by Army personnel attached to the Cross River Government security outfit "Operation Akpakwu" on Thursday and Friday. The Officer Commanding 13 Brigade Provost Company, Maj. Stanley Ikpeme , did the handing over to officials of NDLEA on behalf of the Commander, Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Abdullahi , in Calabar. "These suspects were arrested by own troops at Nelson Mandela street in Calabar and Ekpenyong Ekpo in Akpabuyo local government area of Cross River for peddling in substances suspected to be drugs. "Consequently, I am directed to hand over the suspects and the drugs to officials of the NDLEA f...

This came after several reports claimed Burna Boy is set to feature on Bieber's upcoming album, 'Justice.' On February 26, 2021, Grammy-nominated Nigerian superstar, Burna Boy was spotted in a studio, jamming to his new song with Canadian superstar, Justin Beiber. This came after several reports claimed Burna Boy is set to feature on Bieber's upcoming album, 'Justice' alongside Giveon, Khalid, Chance The Rapper, Dominic Fike, bEAM, Benny Blanco and more. You can listen to Burna Boy and Justin Bieber's song below; twitter.com ridoola.blogspot.com

There are other ongoing plans to further compensate the victims' families in due time. Dangote Group of Companies has paid N500,000 to each family of the eight students killed on January 23 when one of its trucks lost control at the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State. The Students' Union Government of the university made the disclosure in a statement issued on Saturday. Mr Oluwasegun Obagunwa , its president said in the statement that the payment was made following several agitations led by the Students' Union Government. "The Students' Union Government wishes to announce to the students and the entire populace that the Dangote group of companies has reached out to all the families of the victims to pay them condolence visits. "The N500,000 has already been paid to each of the families. "We all know that there is no amount of money, items or valuables that can ever be compared to the loss. "There are other ongoing plans by t...

Lucky Philemon says he needs the money to attend to his medical issues and inconvenience suffered. A man who claims to have been a victim of extra-judicial shooting by security forces of Lagos State has demanded compensation in the total sum of N225,450,000 from the government. Lucky Philemon told the Lagos Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Saturday, February 27, 2021 that he was one of the victims shot by soldiers at the Lekki Toll Gate on October 20, 2020. Troops of the Nigerian Army had approached hundreds of Nigerian youths protesting against police brutality on the evening of the incident and opened fire at them. While the military has since claimed that soldiers only fired blank ammunition to disperse the crowd, eyewitness accounts from the tragic day have accused security forces of shooting live ammunition, killing a yet-to-be-determined number of protesters, and injuring over 30 others. Philemon told the panel on Saturday that he was protesting at the toll gate alongside other...

The music icon mocks the popular pastor's congregation for being gullible. Nigerian music icon, 2Baba Idibia has shaded Apostle Johnson Suleman over his statement about 'money-making through speaking in tongues' during a sermon. In a now-viral video, Suleman revealed that he prayed for the pandemic caused by covid-19 not to end and also laughed off the notion that he acquired a money-making machine. The music star took to his Instagram page where he slammed the pastor over his comments during the now controversial sermon. www.instagram.com "Pastor tell em congregation say them accuse am say he get machine wen dey print money...say na speaking in tongues dey bring money. The congregation dey clap. Dem nor know say na dem be the machine wen dey print the money," he said. "I weak. Abeg make nobody come to me with em religious arrogance. All of us go find our way go heaven." Idibia's comments are coming on the heels of Suleman's controvers...

In the past, the NBC has banned 2Baba 's 2008 smash hit, 'Enter The Place.' On February 26, 2021, moments after releasing his album, 'The Prince I Became,' Nigerian signer, Ric Hassani announced that the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) had banned his single, 'Thunder Fire You' from Nigerian airwaves. The breakup song, made out of spite and towards a fictional cheating partner and her friends was simply a work of art. Instead, it's been banned from airwaves, for infringing on the laws against strong language. In the past, the NBC has banned 2Baba 's 2008 smash hit, 'Enter The Place.' The ban has since turned promo for the song as sympathizers have flocked to streaming platforms to check the song out. twitter.com twitter.com Since the issue was announced, Twitter has been agog with reactions. You can read some of them below; twitter.com twitter.com twitter.com twitter.com twitter.com twitter.com ridoola.blog...

The government has given the management of the market seven days to tidy up the place. The Nasarawa State Government has given the management of Lafia modern market seven days ultimatum to clear the filth in market or face shutdown. Mr Musa Ibrahim , Commissioner of Environment and Natural Resources gave the ultimatum on Saturday while inspecting the market during the monthly sanitation exercise in the state. The commissioner particularly expressed dissatisfaction with the filthy environment around the section where chickens were being been sold and the abattoir. "The odour oozing out from this small abattoir in the market is worrisome. It poses serious health hazard and cannot be tolerated. "As such, the environmental and public health laws has given our ministry the right to shutdown any facility including a market for failure to keep it clean," the Commissioner added. Ibrahim, however, said the government is giving the management of the market seven days to tid...

The governor has warned his aides to stop making controversial comments. Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has fired his Special Adviser on Media, Salihu Tanko-Yakasai, who called on President Muhammadu Buhari to tender his resignation this week for his inability to secure Nigeria. Yakasai who tweets with the handle @Dawisu, was first arrested for his social media remarks. twitter.com His Dad, Alhaji Tanko-Yakasai, says the younger Yakasai was arrested by DSS operatives on his way to the barber shop. The Kano State commissioner for Information, Muhammad Garba, who conveyed the governor’s directive in a statement, says the sacking is with immediate effect. Governor Abdullahi Ganduje sacks his media aide, Salihu Tanko Yakasai (TVC) Yakasai was sacked “over his continued unguarded comments and utterances which are deemed contrary to the stand of the All Progressive Congress government which he is serving. “The aide had failed to differentiate between personal opinion...

The new law will check tree felling, control flooding, and preserve the ecosystem. The Kano State Government said it has initiated a process to enact forestry law to check indiscriminate felling of trees and protect the environment. Dr Kabiru Ibrahim-Getso , the Commissioner for Environment, stated this while inspecting the monthly environmental sanitation exercise on Saturday in Kano. Ibrahim-Getso who decried the spate of tree felling, said the law will provide sanctions and penalties for those engaged in the act. He said the state relied on the National Environmental Laws, adding that the new law will check tree felling, control flooding and preserve the ecosystem. Commenting on the environmental exercise, Ibrahim-Getso said the exercise is designed to enhance waste and drain clearance to enhance sanitation. While commending security agencies for their support, the Commissioner also urged residents of the state to participate in the exercise. "We observed that people com...

Buhari greatly sympathises with the staff and the students, their parents, and friends on the ordeal. President Muhammadu Buhari has welcomed the release of the abducted students of Government Science College, Kagara, Niger State. The president, in a statement by his spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu , in Abuja on Saturday, commended the nation's security and intelligence agencies and the government of Niger state for their responses in securing the release. "We are happy they have been released," he said. Buhari also greatly sympathised with the staff and the students, their parents and friends on this ordeal. He, however, warned that the country would not continue to suffer these attacks that threaten the growth of education, the security and life of the future leaders at the same time putting the nation in a negative light. The president reiterated his earlier advice to school owners, particularly the state and local governments as well as religious organisations to ...

The bridge fully reopens today, Saturday, February 27, 2021. The third mainland bridge in Lagos, which has been shut for rehabilitation work since July 2020, is now fully open for use by motorists. "Third mainland bridge rehab completed. Fully opens to traffic at 12noon today. Thank you all for your patience. Drive safely," Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, announced in a tweet. twitter.com The bridge has been accessible only partially since the repair work commenced, with motorists issued advisories displaying staggered openings, intermittently. The 11.8km third mainland bridge is the longest of the three bridges connecting Lagos island to the mainland. It is the longest bridge in sub-Saharan Africa. Constructed in 1990, the bridge was adjudged to be the longest in Africa until 1996 when the Oct. 6 Bridge in Cairo, Egypt was completed. ridoola.blogspot.com.ng

The Speaker says there is a need to rebuild Lagos owing to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and #EndSARS protest. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Friday harped on the need for unity among the arms of government to rebuild Lagos. Gbajabiamila said this at the 16th Executive/Legislative Parley, with the theme "A Consensus Agenda for Rebuilding Lagos" organised by the Lagos State Office of Civic Engagement. He said that there was the need to rebuild Lagos owing to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the mayhem that attended the #EndSARS protest on the state. According to him, nation-building is a joint task, just like the pursuit of excellence, hence, the need for all to work together to build a greater and better Lagos. "We need unity across the arms of government. This unity does not mean subservience by one arm to the other and it is not a justification for failure to hold one another to the highest standards. "The w...

Tonto Dikeh says she won't be challenging the commission's sudden change of stance on her appointment. Nigerian actress Tonto Dikeh has reacted to the statement released by the Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission denying the report that she was made an ambassador. The actress claimed she was appointed an ambassador by the commission. In a post shared via her Instagram page on Saturday, February 27, 2021, the movie star said she did not lie about the appointment. www.instagram.com "My name is King Tonto Dikeh. Best believe I will never lie on any human being talk more of a commission of the federation. I can only simply say this is life and we all know what can go wrong in 1 sec," she wrote. "Coming from a place of leadership and peace, I won't fight this. But I will walk away with my head held high and grow above it, thanks." The movie star's response came after the commission came out to deny appointing her as an ambassador. The statem...

The state's deputy governor describes healthcare as fundamental to human development, and a basic right. The Kaduna State government, on Friday, reiterated its commitment to improving healthcare delivery through more investment in the health sector. The Deputy Governor of the state, Dr Hadiza Balarabe , said this at a round-table discussion in Kaduna on "Public Investment in Health" organised by the Palladium. Balarabe said the government had carefully designed programmes aimed at improving the quality of lives of the citizens through improvement in access to basic social service, particularly healthcare. She described healthcare as fundamental to human development, and a basic right. According to her, lack of maintenance in the past has prevented citizens from getting functional health system. Balarabe, however, said the present administration had invested massively in transforming the healthcare system. The deputy governor said in spite of the investment, there w...

UN says no child anywhere should be afraid to go to school. President of the UN General Assembly Amb. Volkan Bozkir has added his voice to the growing condemnation of Friday's abduction of hundreds of schoolgirls in Zamfara, Northwest Nigeria. "I am shocked by today's kidnapping of 317 girls from their school in northwest Nigeria," Bozkir tweeted on Friday evening. "This is the third mass abduction of children since December in the country. "No child anywhere should be afraid to go to school. “I hope the girls are unharmed and will be freed soon," the tweet said. In a similar tweet following a statement on the incident, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said he was appalled by the kidnap. Describing attacks on schools as heinous violation of human rights, the UN scribe demanded the immediate and unconditional release of the girls to their families. In a statement issued by his spokesman, the UN chief urged the Nigerian government to spare...

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