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Maria alleged that she caught Yerins staring at her naked body in the shower. 'Shine Ya Eye' wild card housemate, Maria has accused fellow housemate Yerins of harassment. In a chat with housemates Saga, Pere, Nini and Arin , Maria revealed that she caught Yerins ogling her in the shower while she tried to take a bath. When she caught his eyes in the mirror, she claimed her took to a popular lyrics of her name with a smile. If investigated, Yerins stands a chance of instant disqualification for sexual harassment. Recall the same fate befell BBNaija season 2 housemate, Kemen who got disqualified for harassing TBoss . ridoola.blogspot.com

From DJ Big N's performance to Liquorose and Saga's dance battle, catch some of the exciting highlights from the first Saturday night party. The 'Shine Ya Eye' housemates got a fair dose of fun for their first-ever Saturday night party especially with celebrity DJ Big N behind the deck. In case you missed the show, check out five exciting highlights: 1. DJ Big N understood the assignment Going by viewers' census and, of course, how the housemates rocked the dance floor, DJ Big N delivered on the assignment. The celebrity Disc Jockey shared hit after hit from classics to newly released tracks. twitter.com Big N's playlist also made an applaud worthy impression on Wizkid's Starboy FC. 2. Laycon had his 'Verified' single remixed with housemates' names twitter.com Laycon's season might be long gone but the rapper made an appearance with a special prerecorded remix of his 'Verified' single. ALSO READ: BBNaija 2021: Housema

Rahman says Tinubu will be back in the country soon. Contrary to an online report that All Progressives Congress chieftain, Bola Tinubu is hospitalised abroad, his media aide, Tunde Rahman says the politician is hale and hearty. Rahman confirmed that Tinubu is truly out of the country. He, however, made it known that the former governor of Lagos State is not in any hospital, adding that he has no medical problem that would require hospitalisation. Tinubu’s media aide said this in a statement on Saturday, July 31, 2021. The statement reads, “His Excellency Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is fine. He is hale and hearty. He is not in any hospital. He has no medical problem that would require hospitalisation. “Yes, he is out of the country at the moment. He will be back shortly. “Anytime he travels out of the country, the next thing some mischievous people would say is he is sick, hospitalised or has died. “It is shameful that perpetrators of this evil are not deterred by the fact that each tim

Okowa says the deceased contributed immensely to the "revolution" in the movie industry in the country. Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has commiserated with the Oniga family, Urhobo nation and Nollywood over the passing of veteran actress, Rachael Oniga. The renowned movie star, who hails from Eku in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta, reportedly died on Friday in Lagos. She was 64. In a statement in Asaba on Saturday by Mr Olisa Ifeajika, his Chief Press Secretary, Okowa expressed bewilderment at the passing of Oniga, saying she was a consummate actress whose demise was a huge loss to Delta and Nigeria. He noted that the deceased contributed immensely to the "revolution" in the movie industry in the country, saying that she was a great name in Nollywood, which she contributed hugely in birthing and nurturing. The governor said "on behalf of the government and people of Delta, I offer my deepest condolences to Oniga family and friends, including

In five years with Emirate Records, Erigga has gone from a talented Warri rapper to releasing six bodies of work who has also received two Headies nominations. On July 31, 2021, Headies-nominated Nigerian rapper, Erigga announced the end of his relationship with Emirate Records, the label to which he has been signed since 2016. www.instagram.com The announcement came via a statement on Erigga's Instagram page, @ eriggapaperboi. In five years with Emirate Records, Erigga has gone from a talented Warri rapper to releasing six bodies of work who has also received two Headies nominations. In the statement, Erigga also announced his new label, Area To The World INC, presumably owned by Erigga himself. Born Erhiga Agarivbie, the 34-year-old rapper has been repping the South-South since he launched. In 2012, he got his first Headies nomination and followed it up with another nod in 2019. Earlier in the year, Erigga released Before The Chaos EP , a precursor to his album. ridoo

Occasionally, the EP is also a confessional as Milli admits to things like his struggles with anxiety on ‘Destination C-World.’ There was Dice Ailes. But before then, there was Kida Kudz and then Milli, a Trap/Emo progeny of the ‘cool kids,’ and he was made in Small London [Surulere] like Wizkid, AQ, Tempoe and more. A few years ago, he was a flagship artist for MI Abaga ’s imprint, Loopy Records. He trapped it out with his unique brand of music, his overall artistic brand, his minimalist visual arts and his many eccentricities. While he was unique, he was too unique for a singles market, dominated by Afro-pop - he never really stood a chance. He also mostly delivered his lyrics in English. HtmlCode In January 2016, he left Chocolate City - the label he joined after Loopy got absorbed. Reports claim it was turbulent. Although Milli’s accounts have been more documented in the media, Abaga also has some not-so-pretty accounts from his perspective. In particular, Abaga has subli

Saraki is reportedly accused of using a network of cronies and proxy companies for theft and laundering of public funds. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested former Senate President, Bukola Saraki over allegations of theft and money laundering. Saraki, who was the former governor of Kwara state was detained on Saturday, July, 31, 2021. During his tenure as Senate President between 2015 and 2019, Saraki faced a series of corruption allegations and false declaration of assets. In June 2018, he was acquitted by the Supreme Court. But in his new case with the anti-graft commission, Saraki is reportedly accused of using a network of cronies and proxy companies for theft and laundering of public funds. According to Premium Times, EFCC investigators have obtained a list of the proxy companies involved and analysed a pattern of suspicious transactions between them and Saraki. Details later... ridoola.blogspot.com.ng

The youths say the absence of the politicians in the list of members of the GAC was disappointing but could be an oversight. A group of youths has appealed to the National Leader of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, to consider four lawmakers as members of the Lagos State Governor’s Advisory Committee (GAC). Operating on the platform of Lagos Solidarity Congress, the group made the same appeal to the Chairman of the GAC, Prince Tajudeen Olus i and Chairman of APC in Lagos State, Alhaji Babatunde Balogun. Its secretary, Mr Akintunde Olamilekan , said in a statement issued on Saturday in Lagos that the qualified lawmakers are Sen. Musiliu Obanikoro, Sen. Olorunnimbe Mamora, Sen. Gbenga Ashafa and Sen. Ganiyu Solomon. The congress submitted that the senators had over the years proved to be trusted and dedicated party men. It noted that their absence in the list of members of the GAC was disappointing but could be an oversight. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the APC, Lag

The commissioner assured that the state government was committed to the welfare and interests of pensioners. Lagos State Government says it paid accrued pensions of more than N32 billion to 8,170 retirees between May 2019 and July 2021. The Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC) said in a statement issued on Saturday that Mrs Ajibola Ponnle, Commissioner for Establishment, Training and Pensions, made the declaration on Friday. It said the commissioner made declaration at the 87th retirement benefit bond certificates presentation to retirees. Ponnle stated that the state government also paid more than N1billion into the Retirement Savings Accounts (RSAs) of 247 retirees for the month of July. She said N1.1 billion had been credited into the RSAs of 247 retirees this month alongside their monthly contributions. “Lagos State government has paid N32.8 billion to 8,170 retirees in the mainstream; local governments, the State Universal Basic Education Board, the Teaching Service Comm

Moghalu says Sanusi made tremendous impact on Africa’s largest economy as governor of the CBN from 2009-2014. Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Saturday felicitated former CBN governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, on his 60th birthday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Sanusi was born on July 31, 1961. Moghalu, a 2023 presidential aspirant, who was deputy to Sanusi during his time at the CBN, described the former Emir of Kano, as one of the World’s 100 most influencing persons. “At 60, you have made tremendous impact on Africa’s largest economy as governor of the CBN from 2009-2014. “Your impact still resonates on Nigeria’s national affairs and more broadly, in the sphere of Islamic religious and social affairs, as an author and public intellectual and on the global stage. “Not only were you honored as the World Central Bank Governor of the Year and Africa’s Central Bank Governor of the Year in 2012 by The Banker

Masari says Nigerians believe governors are enjoying themselves. Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State says there is no joy in governing a state that is plagued with insecurity. The governor said the security situation in his state has been giving him sleepless nights. Masari said this during an interview with DW Hausa on Friday, July 30, 2021. He said, “In this difficult time and uncertainty, all the issue of governance has been dominated by security matters from sunset to dawn. I receive security reports at any moment through many channels daily.” He said the security situation in Katsina is alarming, adding that many Nigerians believe governors are enjoying themselves. He said, “ No sensible leader who has the feeling of his people at heart will be happy in such situation”. “Governing in this difficult time I see no joy that people are saying we are enjoying. “In this kind of situation, we are having sleepless nights. You only have a few hours to sleep with your phone benea

The Imo Police command says its operatives had killed two bandits during crossfire in Njaba Local Government Area on Saturday. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Abutu Yaro, confirmed this in a statement signed by the command’s Spokesman, CSP Mike Abattam, a copy of which was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Owerri. He said one AK47 riffle and an operational vehicle were recovered from the bandits during the gun duel. “On 31/7/2021 at about 0120 hours, a convoy of bandits moving towards Njaba town to launch an attack were intercepted by Operation Restore Peace team of the Nigeria Police. “In the ensuing fire fight, one of their operational vehicle’s was demobilised and two of them neutralised, and the remaining ones scampered into the bush. “On searching the vehicle, one Ak 47 rifle was recovered with 10 rounds of live ammunition and a locally made double barrel pistol with two expended cartridges. “They detonated an Improvised Explosive Devices into the parking

The surrendered families of the insurgents comprised 15 adult females and 26 children. The Nigerian Army says the troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have taken custody of 91 Boko Haram/Islamic States West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists and their families who surrendered recently in North East. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu , disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Nwachukwu said the troops of 202 Battalion took custody of eight insurgents and their families, comprising 10 adult females and 22 children, who surrendered at Ruwaza village in Bama Local Government Area of Borno. He said the troops of Forward Operational Base (FOB) operating along BoCobs-Bama road also arrested 20 terrorists and their families, who surrendered to troops at Nbewa village also in Bama Local Government Area. According to him, the surrendered families of the insurgents comprised 15 adult females and 26 children. “The suspects all surrendered to the troops

The agency says no fewer than 50 suspected human traffickers were arrested within the same period. The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Person (NAPTIP) said it rescued at least 100 victims of human trafficking in the South-East between January and June. The Enugu Zonal Commander of NAPTIP, Mrs Nneka Ajie , said this on Friday in Enugu during the celebration of the 2021 World Day Against Human Trafficking. Ajie said the victims, who were mostly children, were exposed to sexual exploitation, child labour, violence and baby harvesting, amongst other crimes. She also said that some of the rescued victims had been reunited with their families. “If you go to our shelter to see some of the rescued victims, you will commend us for what we are doing, ” she said. Ajie, however, said the issue of reuniting the victims with their families posed a challenge to NAPTIP, given that the agency had a duty to empower them. “We are very limited in the area of empowerment and th

Moghalu says the FBI request for the extradition of Kyari would put Buhari and Nigeria in the global spotlight. Former Presidential candidate, Kingsley Moghalu has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to follow due process in the case involving, Abba Kyari, a popular Deputy Commissioner of Police, who is being sought by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The celebrated police officer was indicted in a conspiracy to fraudulently obtain and launder money in partnership with a suspected fraudster, Ramon Abbas , aka Ray Hushpuppi, who was arrested in Dubai last year. The FBI has, therefore, called for the extradition of the super police officer, following allegations against him in the US by the suspected internet fraudster Reacting to the development, Moghalu in a Facebook post on Friday, July 30, 2021, said the FBI request for the extradition of Kyari would put Buhari and Nigeria in the global spotlight. He wrote, “President Muhammadu Buhari has frequently opted for subje

The movie star died from covid-19 complications. Nollywood veteran actress Rachel Oniga has died at the age of 64. According to The Nation , the movie star died on Friday, July 30, 2021, from covid-19 complications. Until her death, she was one of the most popular and influential actors in Nollywood. Nollywood veteran Rachel Oniga [Instagram/RachelOniga] Originally from Eku in Delta State, the movie star was born on 23 May, 1957, in Ebutte Metta , Lagos State. She made her Nollywood debut in the 1996 hit movie ' Onome .' Oniga went on to star in several big productions including ' Sango ,' and Wale Adenuga 's television series, ' Super story .' She was survived by three children and several grandchildren. May her soul rest in peace. ridoola.blogspot.com

Eke probably owns more cars than any reality TV star in Nigeria. Former Big Brother Naija housemate and winner of its fourth season, Mercy Eke, has acquired a Mercedes Benz Coupe. The reality TV star shared photos and videos of her latest addition via her Snapchat account on Friday, July 30, 2021. In the video, the reality TV star is seen test-driving her new ride. Photos of Mercy Eke's new Mercedes Benz E450 4matic coupe [MercyEke] Eke's new car is a 2020 Mercedes Benz E450 4matic coupe . According to several cars websites, the car goes for about N30M - N33M . Photos of Mercy Eke's new Mercedes Benz E450 4matic coupe [MercyEke] Interestingly, this is Eke's second Mercedes Benz in three months. In April, the reality TV star bought a Mercedes Benz G-Wagon. She already owns a Range Rover Velar which she acquired in September 2020. Then there's the Mercedes Benz GLC which she launched in March 2020. Eke emerged as the 4th winner of BBNaija after she w

The OAP says his relationship with Hushpuppi was based on an interview he tried to score. Nigerian On-Air personality has debunked the rumours that he scared of been named as one of those who enjoyed the largess of Internet fraudster, Ramon Abbas also known as Hushpuppi. In a video released on his social media page, the veteran OAP said he is not scared of being interrogated by the United States' Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). "You guys need to get away from this mentality that anybody who gets to hang out with anybody must be collecting money from that person. I will not lie I am disappointed in Hush and if I see him I will tell him. Because you fed the rumours, tomorrow if somebody is buying a Ferrari then the person must be a thief," he said. www.instagram.com "Someone said Freeze dey fear. I don talk am if you nor get sense you go dey talk nonsense. I don talk if FBI wan question me, make dem dare me, I ready answer anybody question. What do I hav

The NCDC said that the new daily tally of 558 on Thursday has now been overtaken by Friday‘s 590 cases. Nigeria has recorded more than 500 COVID-19 cases in daily figures for the third time on Friday as the government struggles to deal with a new and more infectious variant of the virus. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said figures on Saturday morning showed another 590 cases were reported. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that in July 28, some 535 cases were reported, July 29, 558 were registered and on July 30, 590 cases were logged, which is now the biggest daily increase in the country since March 4, 2021, when 708 cases were registered. According to the NCDC, the number of cases is rising, so is the country’s testing capacity since the peak of the first wave last year. The NCDC said that the new daily tally of 558 on Thursday has now been overtaken by Friday‘s 590 cases and these have raised the total infections in the country to 173,411. It said the co

Ohanaeze says there are better ways to push for Kanu’s release. Igbo apex socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has kicked against the move by members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to push for the release of their detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu through a sit-at-home strategy. IPOB, which was proscribed and declared a terrorist group by the Federal Government of Nigeria in 2017, had in a statement ordered that every Monday be observed as a sit-at-home day in the southeast region. The group said its order will take effect from Monday, August 9, 2021, adding that all public and private institutions in the southeast including transport companies, schools, banks, markets, airports, and seaports must be shut down to observe the order. But a faction of Ohanaeze Ndigbo has condemned the declaration, saying there are better ways to push for Kanu’s release. IPOB-members (Aljazeerah) In a statement by its Secretary-General, Okechukwu Isiguzoro , the apex socio-cultural group a

IPOB vows to cripple Nigerian economy until Kanu is freed. In a bid to press for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), the proscribed group has declared every Monday as a sit-at-home day in the Southeast. IPOB’s declaration is expected to take effect from Monday, August 9, 2021. The group said all public and private institutions in the southeast including transport companies, schools, banks, markets, airports and seaports must be shut down to observe the sit-at-home order every Monday. The group’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful who announced this in a statement in Anambra State said, ‘huge consequences’ awaits anyone found flouting the ‘order’. IPOB-members (Aljazeerah) “Nobody should attempt to flout this directive as doing so may come with huge consequences. Anybody flouting this order is taking a grave risk,” he said. According to him, “ This declaration takes effect from Monday, August 9, 2021. From that day Biafra land

The ladies came prepared with their jaw dropping bikinis for the party. This year's season of Big Brother Naija has started on a smooth note as the housemates won their first task. The first task had the housemates portraying the culture of some of the tribes in Nigeria. Directed by Sammie , the housemates gave an impressive performance. Biggie had some nice words for their electrifying performance. www.instagram.com Special kudos were given to Sammie, Whitemoney and Liquorose for their extraordinary contribution to the task. For making Biggie proud, the housemates were gifted with Biggie's currencies and a party by the jacuzzi. www.instagram.com www.instagram.com Trust the excited housemates and they came out in their body revealing bikinis and shorts. www.instagram.com www.instagram.com All the housemates partied late into the night. Even Beatrice who was initially moody, joined the party wearing a sexy bikini. www.instagram.com www.instagram.com

The Nevada Bridge Original series debuts August 4, 2021. A first-look teaser has debuted ahead for the release of the Annie Idibia created web series 'Nkoyo'. The newly released teaser features IK Ogbonna and BBNaija reality star Nengi Hampson in a dramatically comic situation. Watch the teaser: www.instagram.com Directed by Seyi Babatope , 'Nkoyo' is based on the titular comic character created by Idibia. It became famous for first appearing in 2019 romantic drama 'Open Scar'. The series stars Idibia as Nkoyo alongside Nengi Hampson, IK Ogbonna, Ini Edo, Kate Henshaw, 2Baba Idibia, Larry Gaaga, Eso Dike, Nikky Ufondu and comedians Nasboi, Acapella, Omini Aho. ridoola.blogspot.com

West Examinations Council (WAEC) says late registration of candidates by schools, for its West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), would no longer be allowed, beginning from 2022. The Head of National Office (HNO) of WAEC, Mr Patrick Areghan , made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos. Areghan spoke against the backdrop of late registration of candidates by some schools in an alleged bid to shop for external candidates. The HNO warned that there would be no going back on deadlines set by the council for registration of school candidates, henceforth. According to him, there is need for school owners to respect deadlines for upload of their candidates’ details for the examination. He said that late registration was a major challenges to the council. ”Late registration makes preparations very cumbersome. On the contrary, we do not experience same during examination for private candidates. ”This year, we opened our p

The Court of Appeal in Calabar on Friday declared Rep. Jarigbe Agom-Jarigbe as the duly elected Senator for Cross River North senatorial district. The Court also declared that Agom-Jarigbe was the lawful candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Dec. 5, 2020 by-election for the seat. The three-man Appeal Tribunal headed by Justice Chioma Nwosu also invalidated the certificate of return earlier issued to Sen. Steven Odey by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and directed that it be withdrawn. The court, however, ordered INEC to issue Agom-Jarigbe a fresh Certificate of Return and that he should be sworn in immediately. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Cross River North Senate seat became vacant when Sen. Rose Oko died in March 2020. ridoola.blogspot.com.ng

The Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) said on Friday that flood killed 26 people and destroyed over 1,000 houses in four Local Government Areas of the state from April to date. The Executive Secretary, Kano SEMA, Dr Saleh Jili , confirmed the figures in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano. Jili said that 50 other persons sustained injuries due to the the flood and windstorm. According to him, the affected local government areas are Bunkure, Minjibir, Tarauni and Doguwa. He said that the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) had earlier predicted that there would be flooding in 25 local government areas of the state this year. The SEMA boss said the agency had visited the affected areas to sympathise with the victims on behalf of state government and distributed relief materials to them to alleviate their suffering. “The items distributed included bags of cement, bags of rice, maize, millet, roofing sheets and toiletries,’’ he said. The executi

TECNO’s Phantom Xtraordinaire Talkshow started last weekend and we have had a whiplash of fun and inspiring information every single episode. There’s been celebrities like Rita Dominic, Fela and Tara Durotoye on the show. My personal favourite is Rita Dominic’s episode . The actress debuted the show. She talked about her journey into acting and what she has hurdled through since then. In the segment of the show tagged Choose your Dare , Tobi dared her to rap and she surprisingly boldly rose to the challenge. The Phantom Xtraordinaire Talk Show will be coming to a magnificent end this weekend with the last 3 episodes. One of the episodes is set to have the Founder and CEO of SLOT Systems Limited, Nnamdi Ezeigbo . The spectacular and in fact, extraordinary life and success he has had will be the highlight of that episode. TECNO's Xtraordinaire Talkshow is coming to a spectacular finish Another episode will have Evelyn Akhato r, Nigerian professional women's basketball f

The actor and his medical doctor wife got married in November 2020. Nollywood actor Williams Uchemba has revealed how his wife, Brunella Oscar, put her medical profession on hold to help build his goals. The movie star made this known via his Instagram page on Thursday, July 20, 2021, while appreciating her and other good wives. "I want to appreciate my wife and all the wives out there. Being a wife is tasking enough and being the wife of someone who is everywhere is another level of superhuman, and that is who you are. You put your medical profession on hold to help me build my goals and dreams, handling most of my business like I would still amaze me," he wrote. www.instagram.com "Thank you! And thank you to all the wives out there that make life peaceful and easy for their husbands. You guys are the real MVPs. That being said I declare today WIVES APPRECIATION DAY 😂😅 #wivesappreciationday #SummerHoliday #" Uchemba and Oscar got engaged in October 2020

The intensely vulnerable record, situated somewhere between neo-soul and afro-futurism, is the first single off his upcoming debut album Worry <. Details/Takeaway: Multifaceted Lagos based Afro-fusion act Tim Lyre shares his first release of 2021, ‘Real’. The intensely vulnerable record, situated somewhere between neo-soul and afro-futurism, is the first single off his upcoming debut album Worry <. In ‘Real,' the singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer spares no use of his poetry skills as he puts pen to rhythm and carries through a slow but intentional use of distinct instruments to achieve a dynamic bop with a soulful backdrop in the tune. In his own words, “Real is a song about the emotional nuances between two people in a relationship or situation-ship as it were. It’s an attempt to say all the things typically left unsaid." Artist : Tim Lyre Song Title : Ready Genre : R&B Album: Worry < Date of release : July 30, 2021 Label: WeSoko/Afr

President Muhammadu Buhari says no Nigerian parent jokes with education, as they know that if their children or wards missed the opportunity of being educated, they have missed a lot. The Nigerian leader said this at a panel session at the Global Education Summit in London, on Thursday. According to him, the size and population of Nigeria are challenges for any administration, but in spite of this, the government and people realise that education is the starting point for success. “You can’t succeed outside your educational qualification. Anybody who missed education has missed everything. ”Nigerians are acutely aware of the priority of education, and parents are making sacrifices to ensure that their children and wards get educated,” he said. On the panel with President Buhari were Presidents Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana, Faure Gnassingbe of Togo, Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya, and Lazarus Chakwera of Malawi. Each President spoke on the peculiarities of the education sector of his co

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says it is proposing to impose fines on Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) for wrongfully disconnecting customers from power supply. This information was made available on NERC website titled “ Consultation Paper on Review of Customer Protection Regulations in The Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) ” signed by its Chairman, Mr Sanusi Garba . The paper proposed that any DisCo which disconnects a customer’s supply in violation of this regulation, commits an offence and is liable upon conviction to pay the customer a penalty. The penalties as specified in the regulation are residential N1,000, commercial N1,500 and industrial N2,000. “A DisCo which disconnects a customer supply in violation of these regulators, shall compensate the customer on equivalent of 100 per cent daily energy Cap for everyday the wrongful disconnection lasts. “This shall be determined based on the previous month bill or consumption, “In t

Atiku says famine in northern Nigeria has national, and even sub-regional, impact. Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar , has urged the Federal Government to deal with the famine concerns in the north because it will hurt the entire country. The former presidential candidate said in a statement on Friday, July 30, 2021 that the latest warning by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of a looming acute food crisis in the region should not be ignored. He said the north is the nation's food basket and any famine there would have national, and even sub-regional, impact. The 74-year-old condemned the government's casual approach to the problem as regrettable. "Food security is a vital part of national security, and where this issue is not resolved, the resultant crisis may unsettle the nation and her immediate neighbours. "Now is the time to proffer solutions, so that our countrymen and women do not starve in a land with so much prospective abundance," h

Nigeria on Thursday recorded 558 new COVID-19 infections in 15 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control(NCDC), figures on Friday morning also showed that two new deaths from COVID-19-related complications were reported. The centre said that Lagos state led the daily infection chart with 376. The NCDC said that Lagos is followed by Oyo with 33, Akwa Ibom-26, the FCT-22, Imo-15, Bayelsa and Ekiti reported 13 each. The centre also said that Kano reported 12 cases while Ogun recorded 11, Plateau-11, Delta-nine, Jigawa-six, Rivers-four, Zamfara-four, Edo-two, and Ebonyi-one. ”Today’s report includes zero cases from Kaduna, Nasarawa, Ondo, and Osun. ”The NCDC regrettably recorded two COVID-19-related deaths on Thursday keeping the death toll at 2, 141,” the centre said. The agency said that 44 people have recovered and were discharged from various isolation centres in the country on Thursday. It added that till date, 164,930 recoveries h

The Bauchi State Government, says it will prosecute the 1,115 ghost workers uncovered in the verification exercise of workers in the state and local government service. Gov. Bala Mohammed , stated this when he received the report of the 25-member Workers’ Verification Committee, on Thursday in Bauchi. The committee saddled with the responsibility of sanitising both the nominal and payroll of the civil servants in the state declared 1,115 ghost workers and 5,429 illegal employees in the state. The committee also declared 1,712 illegal pensioners in the state and local government service. Mohammed said the state government would constitute a committee to carefully study and implement the findings and recommendations of the verification committee, and expressed readiness to prosecute the culprits. He said that those found to be involved in collecting undeserved salaries and pensions would be prosecuted to serve as deterrent to others. The governor lauded the committee for a job well

President Muhammadu Buhari says successful completion of the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano, AKK Project in 2023 would enhance domestic gas utilisation as the mainstay for national industrialisation. Buhari stated this at the opening ceremony of the 2021 Gas Sector Stakeholders (AKK) Forum organised by the Gas Aggregation Company Nigeria (GACN) on Thursday in Kano. He was represented by the Minister of State for Petroleum, Timipre Sylva . “Today’s event reinforces our commitments to realizing the inherent potentials of gas usage as a national catalyst for achieving economic diversification from crude oil and as transition period to the renewable energy,” he said. He revealed that the project would also increase government revenue and create more jobs opportunities for the unemployed Nigerians. The President said that many companies had been shut down due to power supply problem across the country. He explained that it would take two to three years to reactivate those industries to their

Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has described as sad and painful, the death of five prospective corps members that happened on Wednesday while travelling to the NYSC orientation camp in Katsina State. Emmanuel said this when the Director-General (D-G) of the NYSC, Brig.-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim , visited him at Government House, Uyo, on Thursday to commiserate with the people of the state over the incident. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that five corps members, who were graduates of the University of Uyo, lost their lives on July 28 in a motor accident on the Abaji-Kwali Expressway while traveling to the NYSC orientation camp in Katsina. Gov. Emmanuel said that the government and people of Akwa Ibom received the news of the deaths with a heavy heart and prayed God to give the families of the deceased the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss. He said that officials of the State Government would soon pay condolence visits to each of the bereaved families. “We received the

The National Assembly on Thursday promised to ensure prompt budgetary approval for the rehabilitation of dilapidated Federal Ministry of Works and Housing Complex at Tafa Balewa Square (TBS) Lagos State. Sen. Sam Egwu , Senate Committee Chairman on Housing, who led lawmakers on oversight of projects in Lagos, made the pledge during a visit to the ministry’s complex. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the lawmakers first visited the office of the Federal Controller of Housing at TBS where they expressed shock at the level of dilapidation. Egwu lamented that the decay of the infrastructure was too massive and required prompt intervention. “I have observed the terrible state of this building. The building is in terrible state of disrepair like a ghost house. In fact, I never believed people are still working here. “From what we have seen here, we will be willing to approve any budget, any amount they give from the ministry,” he said. He assured that renovation figures wo

The rapper's property in located in the upscale, guard-gated San Fernando Valley. American rapper Lil Wayne has splashed $15.4M (N8B) on a mansion in Los Angeles, California. The rapper's latest acquisition came just a few months after he got a presidential pardon from the former president of the United States of America, Donald Trump . The 12,100 square feet mansion is situated on 3 acres of land which consists of the main house and a guest house. The 12,100 square feet mansion is situated on 3 acres of land which consists of the main house and a guest house. [PageSix] The outdoor bar [PageSix] Features of the home include a sun-drenched open floor plan with a two-story entry, a chef’s kitchen with two large islands, professional-quality stainless steel appliances and an expansive breakfast room. More photos of the sprawling mansion [PageSix] The private cinema [PageSix] The family room with sliding glass walls [PageSix] Amenities include a glass-encased,

The record dropped off Olakira's '4Play' EP. With his newest musical chapter, chronicled in his power-packed " 4Play " EP making waves across the continent and globally, Afro-Pop and dancehall sensation, Olakira wastes no time in releasing the second video from this latest body of work, titled "Summer Time"; shortly after the tantalizing visuals to his first single, "Sere" featuring Tanzanian songstress, Zuchu. With " Summertime ", Olakira takes us to the south of the continent introducing us to the sexy musician and dancer, Moonchild Sanelly who is a dream to watch in this incredible video that justifies the reason "Summer Time" is such a vibe! In her signature blue-colored hair, she sprinkles her self-created music genre called Future ghetto punk into her verse and it's no wonder that Moonchild is indeed the perfect condiment for this song; the interaction between the two of them is simply magical. One of the most