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The 'Assisted Living' actor recently confirmed his latest role in the CBS sitcom. Nigerian actor, Chet Anekwe is set to make an appearance in a new episode of popular CBS sitcom 'Bob Hearts Abishola'. Anekwe recently took to his Instagram handle with a BTS image where he appears to be playing the role of a traditional healer on the show's eighth episode titled ‘Light Duty'. Gina Yashere, who stars as Kemi on the hit sitcom also shared the image on Instagram with the caption: "I will never sit cross-legged on a TV show again. My back punished me for a week afterwards." www.instagram.com Chet Anekwe's latest feature follows starring in the Tyler Perry created sitcom 'Assisted Living' as Efe Omowale. Recall that the AMAA nominee announced that he joined the series' cast back in May. "I am honored and happy to finally be able to announce that I have joined the cast of: Tyler Perry’s Assisted Living," the actor wrote in an...

The organizers of The Beatz Awards put up a classical event for her guest, giving them a tremendous time not minding the nature of Awards. Faces of the Corporate world & Entertainment Industry in attendance: Don Jazzy , Mike Abdul , MayD , Titi kuti aka Ade Tiger , Chairman Pazino Homes and gardens: Patrick Agbaza , SACO , SLK , Lanre Makun , Harry Songs , Sam Uche Anyamele , MTN, MTVBase, O'tega Ogra - Group Head, Corporate Communications BUA Group, ED Media Reach: Mr Yinka Adebayo , and a host of others. Kicking off the night was a Don jazzy presenting The One million naira cash prize to his label signee Andre vibes and adding a twist to it he also gave another million to the runner-up of the category which was focus dance beat creator Ajimovoix drums. Don Jazzy presents N1m cash prize as Seyi Tinubu is made Patron at the magnificently concluded The Beatz Awards 2021 Bagging the Biggest Award for The night, which is THE PRODUCER OF THE YEAR Category was Creative pro...

Says he listens to Adele’s song sometimes. One of his favorite Nigerian artiste is Runtown, and he also loved the Duo “Psquare”. Talented Nigerian singer and songwriter, Obieze Prince Obinna best known with his stage/musical name “LEEOBI” debut a new song titled “KPO“. Growing up as a kid Leeobi always had love for entertainment, from dancing to rap and singing. He studied Computer Science in “Auchi Federal Polytechnic” where he got his “OND Certificate” and three years later he graduated from Delta State Polytechnic Otefe with an “HND certificate” in Computer science also. Leeobi says music connects him with his innermost self. Leeobi Drops New Song Titled, 'KPO.' (TBD) Leeobi Drops New Song Titled, 'KPO.' (TBD) Says he listens to Adele’s song sometimes. One of his favorite Nigerian artiste is Runtown, and he also loved the Duo “Psquare”. If there’s a word to classify Leeobi’s sound then it’s “Adventurous” he says because he feel music is supposed to be open a...

The album, which will be released under Platoon is now available for pre-order. Following a stellar year, which has seen three singles, 'It Is What It Is,' 'High' and 'Sinner,' Nigerian star, Adekunle Gold announces his fourth studio album, Catch Me If You Can, and it's set to be released on February 4, 2022. www.instagram.com Initially, the album was set to be released in the final week of October 2021, till Gold postponed the release for tactical reasons. The album will be a follow-up to the Headies- nominated Afro Pop Vol. 1. The album, which will be released under Platoon is now available for pre-order. ridoola.blogspot.com

She is the second woman to ever receive the honour. Barbados has honoured music star, Rihanna, with the prestigious National Hero of Barbados award. The award-winning music star was presented with the honor by the president of Barbados, Dame Sandra Mason. While presenting the award to the music star, the president showered accolades on her for all her achievements. www.instagram.com "On behalf of a grateful nation but an even prouder people, we present to the national hero of Barbados, Ambassador Robyn Rihanna Fenty. May you continue to shine like a diamond as you bring honour to your nation by your words, by your action, God bless you, my dear," she said. Rihanna is the 11th National Hero of Barbados. She is the second woman to ever receive the honour. The honour comes on the heels of Barbados declaring itself the world's newest republic, as it removed Queen Elizabeth II as head of state. ridoola.blogspot.com

The music video for the first single 'Feel Good' has received over 50 flightings on various TV channels including MTV Base, Trace, Channel O and SABC. Duro' is the most personal track on the EP. Lungi explains the significance and personal nature of the track divulging, “‘ Duro’ in Yoruba means ‘stand’ or ‘wait’ but also an Igbo word for "sit" or "stay". This song is about a love like no other. I was pregnant when we did this song and I remember Dantae and Amelia asking me where I was in my life and what’s the one thing I would love to have more than anything, like if God were to grant you a gift, what would that be? I disclosed to them that I was pregnant and I would give anything to hear the baby’s heartbeat. Dantae wanted the song to have an a cappella build-up and so we recorded dry vocals and started writing the song. It’s the song on the EP that makes my heart skip a beat every time I play it. We lost the baby a few weeks later and I recorded...

Victony teamed up with MainlandBlock Party to release this new single, 'Space and Time.' Artist : Victony Song Title : Pray Genre : Afro-pop Album: TBS Date of release : November 29, 2021 Label: Jungle/MainlandBlock Party Producer : TBA Video Director : TBA Details/Takeaway : Victony, an 18 year old Engineering undergraduate of Imo State University is a trippy vocalist that merges his rapper fabric with his emo, trap and trapsoul deliveries. Earlier in the year, he was involved in an accident, which landed him in a wheelchair. Since recovering, he's produced stellar features for Mayorkun, Kahren, Savage and more. You can video below; VICTONY - PRAY (OFFICIAL VIDEO ) ridoola.blogspot.com

Osinbajo states that the plan envisages an investment commitment of N348trillion over a period. The private sector's strong partnership with the federal government will help drive Nigeria’s new National Development Plan, says Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. The vice president stated this last Friday, at the 2021 Presidential Policy Dialogue of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI). According to Osinbajo, "The private sector, on which so much depends and which is so well represented here, will rise up to help Nigeria achieve these noble objectives by working closely with government.” Th vice president also disclosed that the collaboration between government and the private sector "must promote productivity and value addition and move away from the despair of managing limited resources to producing and creating more in a competitive and sustainable manner." The vice president further said that through the new National Development Plan, the federal govern...

The state announced its resolution for public servants, aimed at boosting productivity The Kaduna state government has announced that it is reducing its conventional 5-day working week to a 4-day one starting on December 1st. The announcement was contained in a statement released by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication, Mr Muyiwa Adekeye on Monday. This development he claimed is aimed at boosting productivity and efficiency of the public service whilst improving the work-life balance of workers in the state, enabling them to have more time for familial responsibilities and agricultural activities as well. As part of the process, the government promises to empower workers with digital devices and services to enable them to work from home effectively on the days they are not available for on-site work. Although the legal framework that would aid the implementation of the new process is not in place yet, the government promised in the released statement to en...

The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) says the states of Ogun, Nasarawa, Oyo, Osun and Ekiti have been ranked top in ramping up of COVID-19 vaccination. The NPHCDA Executive Director, Dr Faisal Shuaib , made the disclosure on Monday in Abuja at the National Briefing of the Presidential Steering Committee ( PSC) on COVID-19. “ We have been monitoring how states have been intensifying the ramp up of COVID-19 vaccination. We have ranked them according to performance. ”As of today, the top five states are, 1st: Ogun State, 2nd: Nasarawa State, 3rd: Oyo State, 4th: Osun State and 5th: Ekiti State. “We will continue to provide you with daily updates of how governors of states are leading the effort to ensure their citizens are fully protected with COVID-19 vaccination,” he said. On the Dec. 1, 2021 deadline for vaccine mandate for civil servants, Shuaib said that starting from Dec.1, Federal Government employees would be required to show evidence of being vaccina...

Other winners at the awards are Aya Nakamura, who was Artist of The Year in France, and H.E.R, who was named Songwriter of The Year. On November 29, 2021, Apple Music announced winners from its annual Apple Music Award. Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar, Wizkid was named Artist of The Year (Africa), while The Weekend was named Artist of The Year globally. Wizkid's excerpt reads, " Singer-songwriter Wizkid is one of Africa’s biggest crossover acts, having worked with Drake, Skepta, and Chris Brown, among others. The Nigerian musician first found regional success in 2011 with the massively popular single “Holla at Your Boy,” which appeared on his debut album, “Superstar.” Wizkid went global in 2016 after his collaboration with Drake on “One Dance,” which soared to the top of the charts in 15 countries. "Between 2019 and 2020, Wizkid was featured in Beyoncé’s projects “The Lion King: The Gift” and its companion piece, “Black Is King.” In October 2020, he released “Ma...

Davido & Focalistic Debuts at No. 9. “Sip (Alcohol)” logs its eighth week at No. 1 on the TurnTable Top 50 – making it the longest No. 1 song of 2021 on the chart. Davido & Focalistic’s “Champion Sound” starts at No. 9 on the Top 50 giving Davido his fifth top ten entry of the year. The Top 50 blends all-genre freemium streaming (Top Streaming Chart), radio airplay (Top Airplay Chart) and TV airplay (TV Top Songs Chart) in Nigeria. All charts will be dated and updated on Mondays, this week’s chart will be revealed on Monday, November 29, 2021 “Sip (Alcohol)” tallied 2.8 million equivalent streams (up 21.4%), 43.7 million in radio reach (down 18%) and 11.3 million in TV reach. It is now second on the list of longest No. 1 in chart history, behind only the 11-week reign of “Godly” Adekunle Gold’s “High” with Davido is steady at its No. 2 peak on the Top 50 while Reekado Banks’ “Ozumba Mbadiwe” holds at its No. 3 high for another week. Timaya’s “Cold Outside” with Buju stay...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has recorded 4,420,391 fresh registration in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) as of Monday, Nov. 29. INEC disclosed this in a Weekly update on CVR for 2nd Quarter Week Eight in Abuja on Monday. It said that as of Monday, Nov. 29 at 7a.m 1,971,617 persons comprised of 996,902 males and 974,715 females had completed online and physical registration. The registration according to INEC included 793,424 online and 1,178,193 physical registration. “A breakdown of the figure of persons that have completed their registration shows 19,783 Persons With Disability (PWDs) and 1,406,560 youths age between 14 and 35,” it said. INEC also disclosed that it has received a total of 6,958,463 applications as of 7 a. m. on Monday. It said that the figure included applications for voter transfer, requests for replacement of Permanent Voter Cards and update of voter information record, etc. The distribution of the applicatio...

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said it was analysing outbound and inbound travelers from countries with confirmed cases of Omicron variant of COVID-19. NCDC’s Director-General, Dr. Ifedayo Adetifa , said this at the Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) briefing on COVID-19 on Monday in Abuja. Adetifa noted that the agency would continue to sequence positive samples from the cases and ensure quick communication with the public. “The NCDC will continue to work with the Federal Ministry of Health Ports of Entry team to ensure that inbound and outbound travellers are tested and compliant with protocol. “Towards the Christmas period, please do avoid all non-essential travel and take the precautions, which will, indeed, save even just one life. “Your life is important and so are our loved ones and strangers,” he said. Adetifa said most Nigerians would be thinking of the new variant and the potential impact it would have on travel, holiday plans and the national respons...

Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has approved the disbursement of N115 million as car loan to 166 workers in the state’s service. Mr Akin Oyebode , the State Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Ado-Ekiti. According to him, the sums ranging from N80,000 to N1.5 million will be disbursed to the beneficiaries of the loan scheme depending on their grade level. Oyebode disclosed that benefiting officers on grade level two to six would get N80,000, while those on grade level seven to 10 would collect N250,000. He said beneficiaries on grade level 12 to 14 would take N500,000, those on grade level 15 to 17 would get N750,000 and recipients on consolidated to get N1.5 million. The commissioner expressed the commitment of the Fayemi’s administration to the welfare of workers in the state. He described the governor’s approval for the disbursement of the loan to workers as a fulfilment of his promise to improve the wellbeing of wor...

Residents and property owners on 9th Avenue, FESTAC Town, besieged the office of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) in Lagos on Monday to beg for mercy following the commencement of demolition of illegal structures. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the residents numbering about 50 gathered in front of the FHA office on 202 Road, FESTAC Town. The FHA had issued several stop work orders and demolition notices to encroachers who did not have requisite documents or building approvals, the last of which lapsed on Sept. 13. On Nov. 26, the FHA announced it was set to begin the demolition of illegal structures across FESTAC Town and would carry out the exercise on 7th and 9th Avenues, and later extend it to 11th Avenue. Despite the stop work orders and demolition notices, the encroachers continued building until the FHA began the demolition exercise on Nov. 28. A representative of a demolished hotel, at Stone Water Estate, 9th Avenue, Mr Gbade Oyelami , urged the FHA to put...

A team of policemen patrolling Maiduguri-Damaturu road, on Monday prevented the abduction of a soldier and 15 travellers by insurgents. The soldier, a Lance Corporal, is attached 4 Battalion, Marte. Borno Police Command spokesman, ASP Sani Kamilu said the incident occurred around Yanakiri and Kondori villages when insurgents in about 20 gun trucks ambushed the motorists. “They were intercepted and being abducted to the bush by suspected members of Boko Haram terrorists. “The crack team of the police in collaboration with the Police Rapid Response Squad on getting the information, pursued the suspected terrorists into the bush. “After an exchange of fire, the victims were rescued due to the superior fire power and techniques by the police operatives,” Kamilu said. He however said three of the travellers were still missing. ridoola.blogspot.com.ng

Two thousand candidates have applied through for the 2022/2023 Federal Scholarship Award. Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Mr Sonny Echono , disclosed this at the inauguration of nomination for the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) in Abuja on Monday. He said that more than 30,000 candidates had benefited since inception of the programme in 1959. “It is worth mentioning that since its inception in 1959, more than 30,000 individuals have benefited from the awards. “Majority of the award recipients from Nigeria have returned to make significant contributions to the development of the nation, particularly in our tertiary institutions. “This of course, is in line with the overall objective of the scheme which is to ensure that the returnee scholars make meaningful impact in their various disciplines,’’ he said. Echono added that the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom invited Nigeria’s Federal Scholarship Board to nominate q...

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has commended the naming of the new Delta secretariat in Asaba after a renowned Professor of Medicine and Asagba of Asaba, Chike Edozie. He gave the commendation at the palace of the traditional ruler in Asaba on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the vice-president was in Asaba to inaugurate the secretariat complex and an independent power project, also in the state capital. Osinbajo , who noted that the traditional ruler was deserving of the award, both as a medical practitioner and traditional ruler, described the edifice as one of the best in the country. Meanwhile, the royal father has expressed appreciation to the state government for honouring him by naming the secretariat after him. He, however, requested for dialogue between the Federal Government and the Asaba people over the ‘1967 Asaba massacre’, which occurred during the civil war. Edozie also called for the establishment of a federal university in the area as a compen...

The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola (SAN), said Sukuk was supporting 44 roads projects across the country. Mr Fashola disclosed this on Monday at the inauguration and handing over phase I and II of Vandeikya-Ogbudu Cattle Ranch Road in Tsua, Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that President Muhammadu Buhari was represented at the occasion by the Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Sen. George Akume . Fashola said that the completed road would impact positively to the lives of the host communities, commuters and general public. “These projects represent major investment in road transport infrastructure, which is a commitment of the Buhari administration as a driver for economic growth and prosperity. “They are visible and incontrovertible assets in proof of what Nigeria’s resources are invested in from a combination of our earned resources, and borrowings. “This occasion affords another op...

The six-part heist thriller is titled 'Reclaim'. Ebony CEO, Mo Abudu has unveiled a development partnership with BBC Studios Drama Productions on a forthcoming heist thriller series. The new project titled 'Reclaim' will be a six-part series based on an original idea Abudu, Heidi Uys and Bode Asiyanbi. Confirming the partnership brokered by Creative Arts Agency (CAA), Abudu wrote on Instagram: "RECLAIM is our first big-budget, global series, set partly in the UK. It is a dream come true for two reasons - first, it is a partnership with BBC Studios; second, the project will debut under EbonyLife Productions UK. "We set up EbonyLife in London because our global strategy includes expansion to the UK. As Nigerians and Africans, we should see ourselves as world citizens and our storytelling, locations and networks should extend to every corner of the globe. I am delighted with this opportunity to extend our reach into the UK with a great story and a formidable...

Mohammed says those responsible for the double murder will be made to face swift justice. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed , has accused separatist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), of beheading two police officers. A video showing the beheading of the officers was shared online last weekend, sparking debate about the group's activities in the south east region. Mohammed said in a statement on Monday, November 29, 2021 that IPOB's militant wing, Eastern Security Network (ESN), was responsible for the gruesome double murder. Inspector Emmanuel Akubo and Inspector Rufai Adamu , identified as the victims, were abducted alongside ASP Francis Idoko on Saturday, November 27. The minister said the abduction was ordered by one Chinonso Okafor , and the beheading of the officers carried out by an IPOB operative he referred to as 'Gentle'. "Chinonso Okafor, the most influential commander of ESN in charge of Imo and Anambra States, as...

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the passing of well-known Kano businessman and industrialist, Alhaji Sani Buhari Daura. The news of the death of Daura was announced by his family on Sunday. In a condolence message by his spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu , on Sunday in Abuja, the president described Daura’s death as “ a great loss not only to Katsina and Kano states but also the entire country because of his role in the country’s economy.” President Buhari said that “the late Sani Buhari Daura was one of the oldest pioneer businessmen in the country who contributed immensely to the economy and helped to create jobs for hundreds of people." The president affirmed that men like Daura rose to success through sheer hard work and drive. He noted that late Sani Buhari Daura had demonstrated that “we can achieve success through labour. “His life story is inspiring because of his commitment to hard work and perseverance.” He wished the Buhari Daura families in Da...

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), on Sunday wiped out several Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in an encounter at Forward Operating Base, Gajiram Nganzai Local Government Area of Borno. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu , made this known in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Nwachukwu said the land and Air components on OPHK with troops of Sector 3, brought devastating volume of fire on the terrorists who attempted to infiltrate the base using gun trucks and several other weapons. He said the terrorists retreated in disarray, having suffered several human and equipment casualties as at the time of this report. According to him, troops, currently exploiting the withdrawal route of the fleeing terrorists, have so far recovered 10 AK 47 riffles, one Anti-Aircraft Gun, one Shilka barrel, one 60mm Mortar tube and 61 rounds of PKT riffle ammunition among others. He said: “ Several charred remains of the terrorists litte...

Keyamo is a member of the federal government committee that has been in talks with Twitter. Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, says social media company Twitter, has met all the conditions handed to it by the President Muhammadu Buhari -led federal government. The federal government suspended the operations of Twitter in Nigeria on June 4, 2021, after a couple of the president's tweets were deleted. Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, recently disclosed that Twitter has met 10 of the 12 conditions it was given. Keyamo, who is a member of the federal government committee negotiating with Twitter, told ChannelsTV on Sunday that Twitter has now made significant concessions. He also justified the president's ban of the social media company. “The reason the president took that step is to recalibrate our relationship with Twitter and not to drive them away from our country. “That recalibration, we have started it and the president g...

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against taking excess antibiotics, saying it accelerates the process of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), and leads to avoidable deaths. The warning is contained in a statement signed by the agency’s resident media consultant, Mr Olusayo Akintola , and issued to newsmen on Sunday. The statement stated that the Director General of the agency, Prof. Moji Adeyeye , disclosed this during a virtual meeting/2021 anniversary of World Antimicrobial Resistance Week (WAAW). The theme for this anniversary is “ spread awareness, stop resistance ,” where Adeyeye sounded a warning that if allowed to fester, antimicrobial resistance could lead to death. She added that the menace and war against AMR has not only gained prominence and global attention, but also has become a significant battle that the human race must win. ‘’It is in view of this fact; I am delighted to be part of this battle and welcome al...

Brown and Wizkid's relationship stretches back to 2012. Wizkid also met his partner and manager, Jada Pollock through Chris Brown. On Sunday, November 28, 2021, Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar, Wizkid, held a second show at the O2 Arena in London. Here are some fine moments from the show; 1.) Wizkid performs some of his hits www.instagram.com 2.) Wizkid calls Chris Brown out Brown and Wizkid's relationship stretches back to 2012. Wizkid also met his partner and manager, Jada Pollock through Chris Brown. The two have since collaborated on a 'African Bad Gyal,' produced by Sarz. www.instagram.com 3.) Wizkid brings Tems out Tems is one of the stars made by Wizkid's Made In Lagos. The two collaborated on the Grammy-nominated Billboard hit, 'Essence' and its remix. www.instagram.com 4.) Buju is awestruck Buju and Wizkid collaborated on 'Mood,' which has become a sleeper hit in Nigerian music. After Buju performed in front of 15,0...

The Khadar Ayderus Ahmed directed film scooped six wins at the just concluded Africa Movie Academy Awards. The African Academy Awards (AMAA) returned to its pre-Covid glory on Sunday 17 October for its 17th edition after a previous year spent struggling through production woes. Recall that the 2020 edition held without physical attendance in line with government guidelines of Covid-19. With nominations announced in October, Sunday night's air was expectedly thick with anticipation for major categories including the spotlighted 'Best Actress in a Leading Role' category which saw the nomination of Nollywood royalties Rita Dominic and Funke Akindele-Bello. Both actresses, however, lost to Uganda star Joan Agaba for her role in the Morris Mugisha directed film 'Stain'. ALSO READ: AMAA 2021 noms: 5 biggest snubs and surprises The highest win for the night went to Somalia's 'The Gravedigger's Wife' with six of nine nominations including the 'Best ...

The movie star sustained injuries after a car accident a few years ago. Nollywood veteran Clem Ohameze has received the sum of eight million naira for surgery. The movie star was gifted with the huge amount of money by a popular pastor, Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin. While narrating his ordeal, the movie veteran said his health challenges started after he had a car accident some time ago. The movie star was gifted with the huge amount of money by a popular pastor, Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin. He disclosed that after the accident, he had visited the hospital where an x-ray was conducted on him to ascertain the extent of injury sustained. According to him, the result of the x-ray showed that his “cervical vertebrae 3 had collapsed on the 4th, thereby causing pressure on my spinal cord and the retardment of the lower limb”. The 'Last Burial' star said he was treated for a while and he got better. He, however, said he noticed that he started having difficulty walking later. Ohameze i...

The 35-year-old is set to walk down the aisle. American movie star Lindsay Lohan is engaged to her boo, Bader Shammas. The child star took to her Instagram page on Sunday, November 28, 2021, where she shared the big news. "My love. My life. My family. My future. @bader.shammas #love 💍," she captioned the photos of herself and Shammas. www.instagram.com Lohan's mother, Dina Lohan, was also over the moon about her oldest daughter's engagement, told ET, "My heart is whole. For a mother, there is nothing more important than to see your children happy and loved. Her beautiful new journey begins. Love and light." Lohan and Shammas' relationship first made the headlines earlier in the year. ridoola.blogspot.com

Virgil Abloh, a Ghanaian–American designer, entrepreneur, and Dj, has died at the age of 41. A statement circulated by LVMH, comprising Louis Vuitton and Off-White on Sunday, November 2021, confirms that Virgil Abloh died of cancer. Sadly, Virgil had been battling cancer for so many years which was not public knowledge. Bernard Arnault, CEO of LVMH says he is devasted by the passing of Virgil Abloh describing him as a man of great wisdom. “We are all shocked after this terrible news, Virgil was not only a genius designer, a visionary, he was also a man with a beautiful soul and great wisdom. The LVMH family joins me in this moment of great sorrow, and we are all thinking of his loved ones after the passing of their husband, their father, their brother, or their friend,” the statement said. twitter.com Until his death, Virgil Abloh was the artistic director of Loius Vuitton’s men’s collection. He held the position since 2018. He was also the CEO of Off-White, a Milan-based labe...

Nigerian singer and producer Oluwatosin Ajibade, known on stage as Mr. Eazi, is fed up with having to explain rumours and gossip about him. The “Banku” composer claims not to have time and capacity going forward to explain what rumours or gossip one may have heard about him. Mr. Eazi in an Instagram post on November 28, 2021, shared his time in the church which preceded his outbursts. “Whatever you hear about me, please believe it. I no longer have time to explain myself. You can also add some if you want.” www.instagram.com He didn’t come clear what rumour or gossip was being peddled against him but his followers are asking Mr. Eazi to take it easy. Before then, Mr. Eazi in a tweet had prayed to God for more wisdom than what he currently has. “Dear God PLEASE grant me WISDOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” he wrote on his Twitter page. twitter.com Mr. Eazi is not so much entangled in gossips and controversies because he values his privacy. A few of the rumors about him was the fact t...

The minister submits that the panel had no powers to investigate the conduct of the armed forces. Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo (SAN), has described the Lagos judicial panel of inquiry into police brutality and the October 20, 2020 shooting of unarmed protesters at the Lekki tollgate, as an illegality. He adds that the panel had no powers to investigate the military or police. Asked during a ChannelsTV programme about what he makes of Information Minister Lai Mohammed's dismissal of the report of a Lagos panel whose set-up had the blessings of the federal government, Keyamo said: “I will not answer this question as a sitting minister. I will answer this question as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria – a member of the Inner Bar, and so I am entitled to my opinion. "This is not the federal government’s position. From me, that panel was an illegal panel. It was totally illegal. “All lawyers who are listening to me should go back and read the Tribun...

There will be budgetary provision for the artisans in the 2022 budget. Delta Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has announced that the state government will hand financial assistance to 2,500 artisans in 2022 in order to stimulate the growth of small and medium enterprises in the state. Okowa announced this while speaking at Artisans Day Celebration, which held at the Cenotaph, Asaba. He said that the financial assistance will be given to beneficiaries as grant to enable them develop their businesses, adding that the 2,500 persons will be carefully selected across artisans in the state and from different enterprises. According to him, there will be budgetary provision for the financial support to the artisans in the 2022 budget, and the money for the assistance to the 2,500 artisans will be released between March and April next year. The governor, who was handed the "Award for Good Governance’’ by Artisans Association of Nigeria, Delta Chapter at the event, also disclosed that by the gr...

The IPP will power all government offices, including the government house. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will on Monday, November 29, inaugurate the newly completed multi-billion naira Delta State Secretariat Complex, and the 8.5 Megawatts Independent Power Project (IPP) in Asaba, the Delta State capital. Governor Ifeanyi Okowa disclosed this on Sunday, November 28, while speaking to newsmen shortly after inspecting the facility ahead of the inauguration. He said that the secretariat complex named after Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty, Professor Chike Edozien is fully completed and ready for inauguration. The governor said that the secretariat complex, which sits on 45,000 square meters, was designed to accommodate all the ministries and their staff. "The secretariat complex is fully completed and ready for the inauguration. "I went round to check the route through which the vice president can come in for tomorrow's inauguration and I am convinced that we are rea...