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The paternity result reveals that Lawal is the father of the child. Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has released the paternity test of her child on Instagram. The movie star took her Instagram page on Sunday, October 31, 2021, where she shared the paternity test of her child with hubby, Lawal Lateef. According to the records released on social media, the results indicated that Lawal is the father of the child. The paternity result reveals that Lawal is the father of the child. The paternity result reveals that Lawal is the father of the child. The actress later released a video on her page where she spoke more about the test. It is not clear if there are cracks in her less than two years marriage with the businessman. The couple dedicated their child in 10 cities in the United States of America back in June The couple welcomed their baby in May 2021. Anjorin and her hubby, Lawal tied the knot back in July 2020 at a private wedding ceremony attended by close friends and ...

Buhari will participate in some side-line events hosted by US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron. President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja on Sunday for Glasgow, Scotland to attend the 26th Conference of Parties (COP26) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), his media aide, Malam Garba Shehu , has said. Shehu, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, said that the President is scheduled to deliver his statement at the High-Level segment for Heads of State and Government at the conference on Nov. 2. ”President Buhari’s address is expected to highlight Nigeria’s key priorities and action to tackle climate change as well as progress on the country’s transition to low carbon economy, consistent with achieving the Paris Climate Agreement,” he said. Shehu revealed that the conference, hosted by the United Kingdom in partnership with Italy, would bring parties together to help accelerate action towards the Paris Agreement as well as the UN Framewo...

According to the widow, the twins, a boy and a girl, were delivered at a United States of America hospital on Wednesday, Oct. 27. Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, widow of the late Spokesperson of Afenifere, Yinka Odumakin, on Sunday announced the birth of baby twins to the family. Odumakin, who is also the President, Women Arise for Change Initiative, made the disclosure in a statement titled “Yinka Odumakin returns”. She said that the “mother and the babies are in excellent health condition”. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the late Afenifere spokesperson died on April 2, aged 54, after battling with respiratory problems occasioned by COVID-19 complications. According to the widow, the twins, a boy and a girl, were delivered at a United States of America hospital on Wednesday, Oct. 27. Okei-Odumakin noted that it was a dream come true, adding that the twins came 18 years after her last childbirth. “The “miracle” birth fulfilled the wishes of the late Odumakin towards the en...

Tinubu says he visited Buhari to thank Buhari for visiting me in London. President Muhammadu Buhari meets with the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, in Aso Rock on Sunday, October 31, 2021, behind closed doors. After the meeting, Tinubu said he visited the president to thank him for checking on him in London after having knee surgery. He said, “I came to thank President Muhammadu Buhari for visiting me in London when I had knee surgery. He demonstrated empathy. He is an exceptional leader.” It would be recalled that on Thursday, August 13, 2021, President Buhari visited Tinubu in London. ridoola.blogspot.com.ng

Fintiri said that the Convention presented a starting point for Nigeria’s “rescue mission”. The two-day National Convention of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) commenced on Saturday in Abuja, with leaders of the party deploring the poor state of Nigeria and urged citizens to support the party’s mission to salvage the country. The leaders, who included former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar , said that the country had never been in such a bad shape as it was currently and called on the people to join hands with PDP to rescue the nation from maladministration. Specifically, Abubakar reminded Nigerians that PDP grew Nigeria’s economy to become the largest in Africa and made the country the preferred Foreign Direct Investment destination. “The PDP fought inflation to single digit and stabilised the foreign exchange market which the APC destroyed with its cluelessness and incompetence. “All through my life, I have never seen our dear country in such a bad shape. We have become so ...

He rightly wants to become a true Nigerian star, a true African star and potentially, a crossover global success - as a final step. Mayorkun isn’t ordinary. An instrumentalist and music lover, who was as good at rapping and singing found himself at the epicenter of fame in 2016 - as Dremo revealed during a 2020 chat with Pulse. In the early days, he released two identical singles, which oozed his church background. He then rose to become Nigeria’s newest Afro-pop heartthrob, dishing out amorous pop ditties with effortless swagger. He then found his confidence as The Mayor of Lagos, taking creative risks. He has also marked himself out to be a genuine music lover who pays attention to trends, sounds and shifts. On his aforementioned debut album and throughout 2018 and 2019, he interpolated several classic American and European hits on several songs. And he has continued with an interpolation of Big Sean ’s ‘Blessed’ on ‘ Back In Office. ’ Mayorkun - Back in Office (Official Mus...

The speaker thanks Tinubu for supporting him during his mother’s funeral. Mr Hamisu Chidari, Speaker of Kano state House of Assembly, has declared his unflinching support for the Tinubu Support Organization (TSO). Chief Franklin Ebere-Njoku , Special Assistant to Mr Aminu Suleiman , Director General, Tinubu Support Organization (TSO), said this in a statement released to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. Chidari who reiterated his unflinching support to the course of Tinubu, expressed gratitude to him for his support during his mother’s funeral. He promised to continue to put in his best for the Tinubu Support Organization aimed at realizing the project 2023. Mr Suleiman reaffirmed the commitment of the organisation to the vision of Chief Bola Tinubu. Suleiman prayed God to continue to protect and strengthen Tinubu for greater services for the Advancement of the country. “We believe in your political ideologies and shall continue to support your course throug...

Ayu says the PDP will rescue Nigeria from the ‘terrible mess’ it has been in the past six years. Senator Iyorchia Ayu has emerged as the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following the party’s elective national convention in Abuja. Taofeek Arapaja was elected as the party’s National Deputy Chairman (South). Out of 3,511 accredited voters, Ayu secured 3,426 affirmative votes, while Arapaja got a total of 2,004 votes to defeat his rival, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola , former Governor of Osun, who polled 705 votes. Speaking after he emerged winner, Ayu thanked the party members, saying the PDP will rescue Nigeria from the ‘terrible mess’ it has been in the past six years. He said, “I want to sincerely appreciate the PDP family. Today is simply a thank you address. When we started this party 23–24 years ago, we never in any way imagined that the journey will get us to this stage — a stage where we ruled for 16 years, we went into rough times but for anybody who w...

The governor decried why the federal roads in the state were repeatedly considered as non-viable economically in spite of the strategic location of the state. Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi, on Saturday, expressed disappointment over the exclusion of federal roads in the state from the list of roads to be reconstructed and rehabilitated under the 2022 federal budget. Bello expressed his displeasure while responding to questions during the Media Roundtable at the 29th edition of Nigeria Media Merit Award (NMMA) at the Government House, Lokoja. The governor decried why the federal roads in the state were repeatedly considered as non-viable economically in spite of the strategic location of the state. NAN reports that the governor also decried lack of commitment to the revival of the Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited (ASCL), in spite of several efforts by President Muhammadu Buhari. Bello warned against sabotage. He noted that the Abuja-Lokoja road alone was strategic, but had defied comple...

The governor believes there are attempts to scuttle the PDP's activities. The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum, Aminu Tambuwal , on Saturday said it is not easy keeping the major opposition party united. Tambuwal, who is the Governor of Sokoto State, disclosed this at the on going PDP national convention in Abuja. He said it was tough to keep PDP together as a big party, with members from across the country and with various interest and desires. “ Diverse as we are, it is, however, clear to me that we are at our best when we remember that we must remain focused and disciplined for the sake of our country and for the benefit our fellow Nigerians. “In Nigeria, it is tough to remain an item, focused and disciplined, when being an opposition party. “The temptation and allure of power can be overwhelming. Some have fallen along the way,” he said. Tambuwal, however, commended all those who found the steps to remain focused and disciplined and do the ...

Uba says he can't stop the commissioning of the airport because he is not the Aviation Minister. Mr Victor Ogene , Director, Media and Publicity for Sen. Andy Uba Governorship Campaign Organisation, on Saturday described as fake news associated with Ubah to stop the commissioning of the Anambra International Passenger and Cargo Airport. Ogene said that the social media reports trending on different social media handles with such deadly report was very unfortunate as people play politics with every matter. He made the denial in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) and urged journalists to go into investigative reporting on the issue. Ogene tasked media practitioners to dig deep and ask piercing questions on issues bothering on lives and social development of the state. “Journalists should search very deep into whatever news content is available to you to ascertain the true information and feed the public richly, do not depend on press releases always, ” he advise...

The NCDC data showed that Bauchi topped the list of infections with 22 new cases. Nigeria recorded additional 89 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in eight states and Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as the battle against the deadly disease continues. The NCDC disclosed this in its daily COVID-19 report on Sunday morning. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 89 cases reported on Saturday indicate a decrease from the 120 cases reported on Oct. 29. The Agency said the number of confirmed cases had reached 211,887, with 203,080 discharged and 2,895 deaths in the 36 states and FCT. The NCDC data showed that Bauchi topped the list of infections with 22 new cases, followed by Edo and the FCT with 17 cases respectively. Other states with new infections are Lagos 15, Plateau 10, Kaduna 4, Taraba 2, Bayelsa and Delta 1 each. NCDC said report from Taraba state for Oct. 28 showed two confirmed cases and 46 discharged while on Oct. 29, there were 28 confirmed and 18 discharge...

The army believes that in recent times, the activities of IPOB/ESN have undoubtedly assumed a violent dimension. The Nigerian Army (NA) says it has uncovered the antics of sponsors of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its Eastern Security Network (ESN) to peddle falsehood and disinformation to remain relevant in the South East. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu , said this in a statement, titled, “Conspiracy Pretext Employed by IPOB/ESN, a Hoax” on Saturday in Abuja. Nwachukwu said the recent allegation by one Kalu Odinakachi that DMI and DSS created and funded Biafra National Guard (BNG/UGM) to enforce the Sit-at-Home order in a bid to discredit IPOB/ESN was one of such scheming, currently in the media domain. He clarified that the spurious allegation was unfounded and could be absolutely described as a hoax. According to him, the Nigerian army would not like to elevate such purveyors of disinformation and propaganda, but it is ...

CAN asks the Federal Government to do “anything they can to bring the remaining children back home”. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has cried out for help as the remaining four students of Bethel Baptist College in Kaduna have now spent 120 days in bandits’ den. The bandits had in July 5 invaded the school and kidnapped 121 students. The victims were subsequently released in batches , while some escaped from their captors’ den. The remaining four victims with the bandits have now spent 120 days in captivity. In a statement on Saturday, CAN called on the Federal Government to do “ anything they can to bring the remaining children back home”. The statement reads, “It is sad to again remind us that despite different security measures put forward by the government in Kaduna State, our children in Bethel Baptist High School who were kidnapped since July 5, 2021 on the school premises in Damishi, Kaduna have not all yet been released. “Parents, school management, church le...

Zamfara, Adamawa, Kano, Gombe, Borno and Niger State governments are owing NECO N1.8bn. The National Examinations Council (NECO) has cried out that some northern state governments are owing it examination fees of N2.8bn. The council’s Registrar and Chief Executive, Dantani Wushishi disclosed this while speaking in Minna on Saturday, October 31, 2021. Wushishi said despite the debt, the exam body did not withhold results of defaulting states. He added that the council was already engaging the affected states towards resolving the matter. “State Governments offer to pay examination fees for candidates from their states but when it comes to the actual payment, they don’t do it, and that has strapped NECO. “Zamfara, Adamawa, Kano, Gombe, Borno and Niger State governments as owing the examination body N1.8 billion debt for the students they registered in 2019”, he said. He, however, appealed to Northern states Governor’s to settle their debts, saying the exam body use the money to ...

The government has warned members of the public against assisting the fleeing inmates. The Federal Government has again urged the public to inform the police when they sight any of the inmates that escaped from the Abolongo medium custodial centre in Oyo state. Recall that gunmen attacked the centre on Friday, October 22, and released several inmates. In a bid to recapture the inmates, the ministry of Interior released the names and photos of the fleeing prisoners. Among them are 23 inmates, who were in custody for sexual-related offences and over 100 accused, who were arrested for alleged armed robbery. Photos of the fleeing inmates released by the government (NCS) The ministry also warned the public against offering any forms of assistance to the fleeing inmates. Describing them as dangerous, the Interior Minister, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola said the only assistance members of the public could do was to inform security agents of their presence anywhere they were found. Rauf ...

Wizkid says his next album would drop on the final date of his tour. On October 29, 2021, Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar, Wizkid’s fourth studio album, ‘Made In Lagos’ clocked one year. www.instagram.com Since the album was released, it’s produced many heights and been streamed over one billion times. It’s also produced Africa’s first №1 top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. To celebrate his milestone, Wizkid took to his Instagram page to write that, “ 1 year already, thank you for riding with me. I’m just very grateful for all the love and blessings. Promised not to make you wait too long for the next one, ‘More Love Less Ego” dropping on the last day of tour. I love you.” www.instagram.com He also announced that his next album would be titled ‘More Love, Less Ego’ on the final date of his tour. Made In Lagos Tour will end in Montreal, Canada on January 22, 2022. ridoola.blogspot.com

The FG urges Nigerians and legal residents are urged to complete the process before the end of the year 2021. The Federal Government has again extended the the deadline for the National Identification Number (NIN) and Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) integration exercise till December 31, 2021. The minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami , conveyed the approval of the federal government to extend the deadline in a statement on Saturday, October 30, 2021. The statement title ‘ Stakeholders Applaud the NIN-SIM Verification Exercise as FG Urges Citizens and Legal Residents to Enrol Before the End of the Year,’ was jointly signed by Ikechukwu Adinde, Director of Public Affairs at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), and Kayode Adegoke , Head of Corporate Communications at the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). The statement reads, “ The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), has conveyed the approval o...

Reality TV star Bam Bam receives nomination for her role in Collusion Course. The Africa Film Academy, organizers of the premier and prestigious movie award have announced the list of nominees for the 17th edition of the award. The AMAA 2021 nominations announcement was held at the Ebony Life Place, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria on Friday, 26th October 2021. While announcing the nominees for the 26 categories, the head of jury, Hon. Steve Ayorinde said movies were submitted from different countries of the continent. Funke Akindele-Bello plays the dual role of Lefty and Ayomide in 'Omo Ghetto' (The Saga) [Instagram/funkejenifaakindele] He also noted that the 2021 list of Nominees reflect the brilliance of filmmakers across the continent. Among the nominees, the film Gravedigger’s Wife from Somalia received the most nominations with 10, including nominations in categories like award for best film in African Language, award for best actor in a leading role and best dire...

The music star says this was the only time in his life he ever thought of killing himself. American actor Will Smith has revealed that at one point in his life, he thought about committing suicide. The veteran rapper and movie star made this known during the recording of the taping of a YouTube series about physical fitness and weight loss. In the trailer for the YouTube series “Best Shape of My Life,” in which he sets out to lose 20 pounds in 20 weeks, the actor sat with his three children where he talked about the journey so far. Will Smith: The Best Shape Of My Life | Official Trailer “When I started this show, I thought I was getting into the best shape of my life physically, but mentally I was somewhere else,” he said. “I ended up discovering a whole lot of hidden things about myself. That was the only time in my life that I ever considered suicide.” The YouTube series is set to premiere on November 8, 2021. ridoola.blogspot.com

Atiku says the situation of the country is an opportunity for the PDP to carry out its responsibility and save the country. Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar on Saturday in Abuja charged all Nigerians to take the opportunity presented by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to set Nigeria aright. Abubakar gave the charge will addressing delegates and party officials at the 2021 PDP National Convention. According to him, there are many differences, but Nigerians can achieve anything if they put their differences aside. He said that the convention was an opportunity to make decisions that would shape the future of the party for the benefit of all Nigerians. Abubakar said Nigeria was passing through the most difficult period of its existence saying that he is 70 years plus and had never seen the country in such a shape. He said there was so much insecurity and social tension which were threatening the unity and corporate existence of the country. He said the situation of the count...

Gov Fintiri says the PDP convention is the starting point of the rescue Nigeria mission embarked upon by the party. Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa, the Chairman of the National Convention Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on all Nigerians to join hands with the party to regain power and reposition the country. Fintiri made the call while welcoming delegates and party officials to the PDP 2021 National Convention on Saturday in Abuja. He said that the convention was the starting point of the rescue Nigeria mission embarked upon by the party. “We have to take back our country as we have always done. We have to save Nigeria; if we could force the country out of the clutches of the military, we can do this huge task. “We can push the people who do not know the true definition of good governance and national coexistence out of power. “This is a Nigeria rescue mission. This is the role PDP was invented to play. The 2021 national convention presents a starting p...

Anyim believes the time is ripe to indicate his interest in the 2023 presidential race. Former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim says he will contest for presidency in 2023 whether the Peoples Democratic Party will zone it to Southeast or not. Anyim made the disclosure on Saturday in an interview with newsmen. He said that the party was being repositioned. The former Secretary to the Government of the Federation noted that the party’s national convention would signal the commencement of its political activities. “Posters of my presidential bid and agitations by groups for me to contest flooded the social media in 2020 and I disassociated myself from such calls. “I felt that it was too early for such a declaration, to enable the present administration concentrate on governance. “Such calls resurfaced in the early part of 2021 and I chose to be quiet over the issue. “We currently have less that 18 months to the next elections, and I feel the time is ripe to indicate my interest,...

Malami describes publications linking him to Odili's house invasion as fabrications and concocted lies. The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami , SAN says he is not in any way connected with the invasion of the residence of a Supreme Court Justice, Mary Odili. Dr Umar Gwandu, Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations to Malami, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. Gwandu distanced Malami from what he described as fabrications and concocted lies linking him to the ensuing imbroglio relating to news stories about the searching of the Supreme Court judge residence He said the clarification to debunk the mischievous publication became imperative in view of the media hype and the dimension the story was taking. “It is important to set the records straight that as the Chief Law Officer of the Federation, Malami will not stoop so low as to be associated with an apparent in-elegant and nasty court process on the strength of...

A police officer died in a gun duel with the bandits while the NNSCDC lost two personnel. Bandits killed three security personnel in a gun duel in Zamfara on Wednesday, police said in Gusau on Saturday. Police command’s spokesman in Zamfara, SP Muhammad Shehu , said in a statement that the gun battle held between the bandits and operatives of a joint Police/Civil Defence patrol team on Kaura Namoda/Shinkafi Road. Shehu said the police lost one officer while the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) lost two personnel to the battle. “The attention of the Police Command in Zamfara has been drawn to misleading reports published by an online medium. “The report stated that no fewer than 20 operatives of Nigerian security agencies were butchered in Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara. “It said the bodies were set ablaze by bandits operating in the state. “The Command wishes to state that the report was inaccurate and was an attempt to create fear and panic in the min...

Dalung says the people Buhari surrounds himself with are not doing their own part of the responsibility. Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to stop depending on ‘overzealous elements’ to govern the country. In a post on his verified Facebook page, Dalung, who served as minister from 2015 to 2019, said the president is a victim of noble intentions. He added that the people the president surrounds himself with are not doing their own part of the responsibility. “If everybody is honestly doing their own part of the responsibility, the furore about your personality would have not existed in the first place. Since you depend on them to govern, their stories are your truth, which is the opposite of the reality on ground. “You have been overwhelmed by challenges of leadership and desperately desire assistance, but unfortunately, you are a victim of noble intentions surrounded by overzealous elements patronising an agen...

Bawa says the attempt to link the EFCC to the raid is the work of mischief-makers. Abdulrasheed Bawa, chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dissociated the anti-graft agency from the raid on Justice Mary Odili ’s home. The home of the Supreme Court judge was raided on Friday, October 29, 2021, by security operatives. Subsequently, there were reports that the raid was conducted by EFCC operatives because the judge’s husband, Peter Odili is on the watchlist of the agency. Odili was the governor of Rivers State from 1999 to 2007. Reacting to the reports on Channels TV, Bawa said the attempt to link the EFCC to the raid is the work of mischief-makers. He said those linking the EFCC to the raid were trying to severe the relationship between the commission and the judiciary. He said, “ I think they are just mischief makers trying to link anything to the EFCC of this nature. We were never there, none of our operatives was there. It’s not from EFCC, it’s ...

Ozekhome says Justice Odili did not resist the raid. Human Rights lawyer, Mike Ozekhome has said that the alleged raid on Justice Mary Odili ’s home by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was politically motivated to embarrass the Supreme Court judge. Ozekhome, who visited Odili after the incident, also said the raid was designed to embarrass the judge’s husband, Peter Odili , who is on the watchlist of the EFCC. Odili, who is a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was the governor of Rivers State from 1999 to 2007. According to Ozekhome, Justice Odili did not resist the raid on her home. “She didn’t resist any search. I believe that they themselves would have found that they were committing terrible hara-kiri, that is, giving them the benefit of the doubt,” “The other theory which is also as powerful is that it is politically motivated, deliberately contrived as artifice and designed to embarrass this cerebral justice of the supreme cour...

Kalu prayed for longer life in sound health for the monarch. Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu , has congratulated the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu as he clocks 78 years. Kalu, in a statement in Abuja, described the Oba as an outstanding paramount ruler with passion for the growth and progress of Lagos State. He noted that Oba Akiolu’s reign had brought tremendous development to Lagos and environs. The former Governor of Abia, commended the traditional ruler for his contributions to nation building in various capacities, adding that the paramount ruler is selfless and humble. Kalu prayed for longer life in sound health for the monarch. He said, “I felicitate with the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu on the occasion of his 78th birthday anniversary. “As a notable paramount in Nigeria, the Oba of Lagos has sustained his contributions to national development through various platforms. “The traditional ruler is respected for his boldness, selflessness and humility. “Under hi...

The army said the gunmen had earlier attacked personnel of security agencies deployed at Ekwulobia Round About in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State. Troops of 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, conducting “Exercise Golden Dawn” in the South East, have neutralised four gunmen of the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra/Eastern Security Network (IPOB/ESN) at Nnobi in Anambra. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu , disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. Nwachukwu said the gunmen were overpowered in a fierce encounter with troops at Nnobi Junction, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra, on Friday. He said the assailants had earlier attacked personnel of security agencies deployed at Ekwulobia Round About in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State. He added that troops swiftly mobilised to the scene and subsequently embarked on pursuit of the criminals along Nnewi – Nnobi road. According to him, troops made contact ...

The Publicity Secretary of the APC in Akwa Ibom State said the politician regained his freedom on Friday, October 30, 2021. Nelson Effiong, former Senator from Akwa Ibom State, has regained his freedom after spending 54 days in kidnappers’ den. Effiong, who is a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was kidnapped on Sunday, September 5, by suspected gunmen. The gunmen, who drove in a Toyota Camry kidnapped the ex-lawmaker at a bar along Oron Road. Announcing his release, the Publicity Secretary of the APC in Akwa Ibom State, Mr Nkereuwem Enyongekere in a statement said the politician regained his freedom on Friday, October 30, 2021. Enyongekere did not state how much ransom was paid to secure the release of the ex-lawmaker, he, however, thanked appreciated those who contributed towards his freedom. The statement reads in part, “The All Progressives Congress Akwa Ibom State Chapter wishes to intimate the APC family and the general public of the release of Sen Nelson E...

The Board's report states Lagos has the highest number of movies produced for the period with 159. The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) says it received and censored a total number of 375 movies produced by the Nigerian film industry, also known as Nollywood, in the third quarter of the year. The Special Assistant on Media to the Executive Director/CEO, NFVCB, Mr Joshua Olomu, made this known in a report on Saturday, in Abuja. The Department of Film Censorship and Classification of the board made this known in its report for the third quarter of the year, which captured all films submitted to the board’s offices from across the country. “The report is for onward submission to the relevant Federal Government authority for the compilation of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the third quarter (GDP) Q3, 2021”. According to the report, Lagos had the highest number of movies produced for the period with 159, while Abuja followed closely with 108 movies and...