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Atiku has moved to pacify aggrieved members, but many are threatening to dump the PDP ahead of the 2023 elections. The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) continues to degenerate as political leaders loyal to Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State are threatening to dump the party. The politicians have said that if Wike defects, they will follow him and also mobilise other members to join them. This is coming barely 24 hours after Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom and former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose criticised the party. While Ortom criticised the PDP and the party’s presidential candidate , Alhaji Atiku Abubakar for allegedly betraying Wike, Fayose drummed support for a southern presidency, saying it’s the turn of the southern region to produce the next president of Nigeria. Why PDP members are angry Pulse had earlier reported that the crisis in the PDP started when Atiku chose Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as his running mate despite the recommendation ...

Only two out of 13 governors of the party were present at the inauguration of the PDP campaign council for the upcoming governorship election in Osun State yesterday. The crisis over the emergence of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as the Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) continues to fester as things appear to be falling apart for the opposition party. Earlier in June, the Presidential candidate of the party, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar picked Okowa as his running mate against the recommendation of the committee set up to recommend a Vice Presidential candidate for him. The committee according to multiple reports recommended Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State as Atiku’s running mate but the former Vice President decided to go for Okowa. The development thereafter generated acrimony and disagreement among party leaders as some of them called for the removal of the national chairman of the party, Dr Iyorchia Ayu. On Wednesday, June 29, 2022, there were speculat...

Nollywood actress Funke Akindele and her husband Abdul Bello popularly known as JJC Skillz have ended their marriage. JJC Skillz made this known via his Instagram page on Thursday, June 30, 2022. "Dear Friends and family I need to let you know that Funke and I have separated. While it lasted we shared a lot of things together and have created 2 beautiful children. The last two years have been extremely difficult for us," he wrote. www.instagram.com "I know I have tried my best to fix things but I believe it is beyond repair now. 3 months ago and at Funke's insistence I moved out of the house and apart from AMVCA have not been able to get Funke to sit down in an amicable manner to discuss the future of our relationship." The veteran rapper said he decided to announce their separation to let the public know they are already pursuing their individual lives. "I'm making this announcement so that the public is clear that we both are pursuing separat...

The betrayal from Tambuwal, other southern governors, and the PDP itself, has left Wike sour enough to either become a one man pack, or find a new group of friends. Betrayal, in politics, is a risk every player takes while forging alliances. In the interest-diven game, selfishness is fair and expected; hence, what befell the Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, at the People Democratic Party primaries can be a tagged 'fair play'. But from the governor's perspective, the more humane perspective, values have been bridged and lines have been crossed. The PDP has tendered public apologies to pacify this key member, but he has remained silent on his next move. How PDP Betrayed Wike Governor Wike has, no doubt, worked for the PDP. He was instrumental in ushering Samuel Ortom, Aminu Tambuwal, and Godwin Obaseki into the PDP; where some became governors under the party. He particularly did a lot of campaigning and offered massive support to Tambuwal, which (arguably) contributed ...

The human rights lawyer caused quite a stir last week when he attended a Supreme Court proceeding donned in a native doctor-like attire. A human rights activist and lawyer, Malcolm Omirhobo , has ditched his signature African traditional worshipper-like attire for normal lawyer's dress code. Omirhobo hit the headlines last Thursday when he sauntered into a Supreme Court session decked out in his black lawyer gown, wearing a gourd with cowries around his neck and a red wrapper tied around his waist. He told the press at the Supreme Court that his choice of clothing was an expression of his fundamental human rights as prescribed by a recent judgement of the Supreme Court which permits all Nigerians to showcase their way of worship and the use of hijab in schools and public places. However, when he appeared before Justice Tijani Ringim on Monday, June 27, 2022, wearing the same 'native doctor' attire, the Judge declined to hear his case before the court. Was this the re...

The Senate has adjourned sitting until July 19 for Sallah break. President of the Senate Ahmad Lawan made the announcement during Wednesday’s plenary. “I wish us a very happy and memorable Eid-Kabir recess and also wish all Nigerians happy celebration. “While we are on recess, if there is need for us to have an emergency session, we should always be prepared to be available as much as possible. “Because as parliamentarians, we are also medical doctors of some of sorts in the polity. “We should also ensure that our constituencies get to know what we have been doing here. We still have that onerous responsibility educating the people we serve because many of them don’t understand what our responsibilities are, ” he said. ridoola.blogspot.com.ng

Mavin'sfast-rising singer and songwriter Crayon has released a new single produced by award-winning music producer Sarz . The single has an upbeat that Crayon intends will get listeners dancing. The mavins act has showcased his talent in a number of singles with the last being 'Overdose' where his catchy hook lifted the single an made it into a smash hit. Crayon will be hoping that his new single will feed off the great run 'Overdose' is enjoying and further prove his undisputable talent. twitter.com ridoola.blogspot.com

Contrary to what some people have been saying, you don’t necessarily need a high school diploma to get... - Kperogi As the 2023 elections draw near, media scholar, Farooq Kperogi , on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, questioned why Bola Tinubu , presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), did not participate in the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme even when he was eligible to do so. Kperogi has probed further, asking why the APC chieftain did not participate in the mandatory NYSC when he was younger than 30 at the time he earned his bachelor’s degree. “People who’re questioning Tinubu’s Chicago State University degree are barking up the wrong tree. “A Bola Ahmed Tinubu indeed graduated from there after earning a 2-year community college diploma from Richard J. Daley College in Chicago (Whether that Bola A. Tinubu is the same as the APC presidential candidate is another matter). “Contrary to what some people have been saying, you don’t neces...

NLC is solidly behind Obi... The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have thrown their weight behind Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi . NLC and TUC made the pledge in separate addresses on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, in Abuja. The NLC President, Mr Ayuba Wabba , speaking during the 10th Memorial Lecture in honour late Pascal Bafyau , said NLC is solidly behind Obi and will mobilise to ensure the victory of the Labour Party in 2023 general elections. He noted that labour must dive fully into politics and work hard to support candidates whose mantra will make life better for their members and Nigerians at large. TUC President, Mr Quadri Olaleye , on the other hand said that “ Obi is a face among the presidential candidates that all labour unions are pleased and are ready to work with .” Olaleye stated that the entire labour movement has accepted, adopted and will support, and ensure workers massively vote for Obi in the 2023 pre...

After winning the Best International Act at the 2022 BET Awards on Sunday 26th June 2022, Tems has expressed her gratitude to female Afrobeats stars who paved the way for her. On Tuesday 28th June 2022, Tems tweeted her gratitude to Asa , Omawumi, Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade, Niniola, Simi , and other female stars whose talents and efforts formed a spine for the female end of the industry. In the tweet, Tems acknowledged the contributions of these women who made it possible for her to make music and achieve success that has taken her to the BET stage where she became the first African female artist to win a BET award. "I’m taking today to appreciate all the Sisters today. Thank you for existing, thank you for deciding to get up and do something because someone saw that and became inspired by it." The tweet read. twitter.com Tems went further to give a shout out to the current crop of female Afrobeats stars. "When I see anyone of you gracing a stage, I feel like that...

Justice Efe Ikpomwonba, the Chairman of Subcommittee on Decongestion of Correctional Centres, said 114 inmates in Correctional centres were freed between April and June. In a statement by Justice Ikpomwonba , made available to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Benin, she said the exercise was to decongest Correctional Services in the state. According to her, “64 of the inmates were freed from the Oko Correctional Centre, while 50 others were released from the Benin Correctional Centre between the month of April and June 2022”. She noted that on April 22, Oko facility had 55 awaiting inmates with bailable offences and that at the end, 21 inmates were released. She also said that in May, Oko facility had 64 awaiting inmates with bailable offences and at the end, 28 were released while in June 15 of them also got released. Ikpomwonba said that the Benin Correctional Centre was not also left out in the exercise by the committee, adding that in April, 25 of them were freed. Going furthe...

Three people were killed and at least 50 others injured when an Amtrak train headed from Los Angeles to Chicago crashed into a dump truck Monday afternoon in Missouri, officials said. Two of those killed were on the Southwest Chief train, and the other was in the truck, said Justin Dunn of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The train, carrying at least 243 passengers and 12 crew members, struck a dump truck that was obstructing a public crossing southwest of Mendon, Missouri, officials said. The collision derailed eight cars and two locomotives. The crash took place at an uncontrolled crossing where the BNSF Railway tracks meet a gravel road. Dunn said the crossing had no electronic signals to warn traffic, which is common for the area. At least 50 people were injured and there were “multiple fatalities” after the crash, according to Eric McKenzie, Director of the Chariton County Ambulance District, which operates near Mendon. He said he was unable to confirm the number of peop...

Nollywood actress Chacha Eke has announced that her marriage to her husband, Austin Faani, is over. The movie star made this known via her Instagram page on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. "LEAVE NOW ALIVE OR LEAVE AS A CORPSE ⚰️Many have died pretending all is well whilst wishing, hoping and praying for a better tomorrow. I don't want to "die" or go inexplicably "missing". I sincerely and publicly apologize for living a lie these past years. True to random speculations, there has been trouble in my "perceived paradise," she wrote. www.instagram.com "For the 2nd time in 2 years, I am here again on social media boldly declaring that I am done with my marriage. My long overdue/relentless stance on this is of course no news to Austin Faani, the doctors and my parents. The actress appealed to some relevant security agencies to be wary if she strangely becomes unavailable. "If push comes to shove & suddenly I am incommunicado; my lawyers...

The PDP says Obasanjo has to clarify his comment about Atiku or else he would be exposed. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it will expose former President Olusegun Obasanjo if he fails to clarify his comment about Alhaji Atiku Abubakar within 48 hours. Obasanjo, who was the president of Nigeria from 1999 to 2007 had over the weekend said he made a mistake when he picked his Vice President ahead of the 1999 presidential election. Throughout Obasanjo’s eight-year tenure, Atiku, who is now the Presidential candidate of the PDP was the Vice President. The former President said God saved him from the 'genuine mistake' he made when picking his deputy. “One of the mistakes I made was picking my number two when I wanted to become the President. But because it was a genuine mistake, God saved me .” the former president had said. Reacting to the statement, the PDP said Obasanjo has to clarify his comment about Atiku or else he would be exposed. The PDP’s Board of Trustees C...

The Speaker, Sokoto State House of Assembly, Alhaji Aminu Achida, and three gubernatorial aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC), have defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. The defectors were received by Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa , the PDP Vice Presidential Candidate, on Sunday in Sokoto. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the gubernatorial aspirants who defected to the PDP are former Minister of Sports Yusuf Suleiman, Alhaji Abubakar Gumbi and serving Rep. Balarabe Salame. Some of the personalities who defected alongside included Rep. Yusuf Kurdula, Sen. Bello Gada , state Assemblyman Murtala Maigona, serving National Commissioner in the Public Complaints Commission and Sen. Jibril Gada. Receiving the defectors, Okowa said that the PDP Presidential Candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has the quality and knowledge to solve the country’s numerous challenges. “Our party is working judiciously to salvage the country from its current challenges of ...

The idea for a lot of people is to get into a relationship and hopefully end up at the altar. For many, this is called the 'last bus stop,' while for few, it may or may not lead to starting a new family. Nigerian celebrities are known for showing off their relationships on social media, giving fans the idea of what a perfect relationship should look like. Even though some of these couples may look perfect on the outside, there's always this dark cloud that most times submerges these 'God when' relationships. On our list today, we will be looking at five celebrity relationships that never made it to the last bus stop. Timaya and Empress Njamah One interesting feat about that relationship was that they never hid it from the public. [Instagram/TimayaTimaya] [Instagram/EmpressNjamah] Many can still remember when singer Timaya and actress Empress Njamah use to be an item. It was one beautiful relationship that got a lot of buzz. Timaya and Empress However,...

Nigerian megastar Wizkid made history at the 2022 BET Awards which held on Sunday 26th July 2022 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles when 'Essence' featuring Tems was announced as the best collaboration. With the win, 'Essence' becomes the first African song to win a BET award and Wizkid becomes the first Nigerian and African to win an Award outside the Best International Acts category. Over the last decade, Wizkid has being one of the major acts leading Afrobeats international push and it's only befitting for him to be the artist to break the BET category limitation for Nigerian and African artists. www.instagram.com ridoola.blogspot.com

It was a big night for Afrobeats at the 2022 BET Awards as Pheelz and Fireboy both delivered impressive performances at the show. Pheelz was a red carpet performer and he didn't miss the chance to wow the audience with his hit single 'Finesse' featuring BNXN. twitter.com Fireboy performed at the award show where he delivered a spirited performance of his latest single 'Playboy' and his hit single 'Peru.' www.instagram.com Their performance at the 2022 BET awards mark another high point for Afrobeats which has continued to reach new heights internationally. ridoola.blogspot.com

Nigerian singing sensation Tems made history at the 2022 BET awards when she became the first African female to win the Best International Category. Tems had a great 2021 with her contributions on WIzkid's 'Essence' earning her wide international acclaim. Tems also appeared on Drake's 'Certified Lover Boy' album which further proved her status as one of Nigeria's biggest international export. With her win at the 2022 BET awards, Tems joins Ice Prince , Wizkid , Davido , and Burna Boy as Nigerians who have won the BET Awards. twitter.com ridoola.blogspot.com

Tinubu didn’t submit copies of his primary and secondary school certificates to INEC. Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says he is still searching for his running mate. Tinubu said this on Sunday, June 26, 2022, amid the controversy over his claim that he lost his academic certificates. In the INEC Form CF001 submitted on Friday, June 17, 2022, the presidential candidate did not provide details of his primary and secondary schools as the spaces were left blank. Also, Tinubu didn’t submit copies of the certificate which he stated in an affidavit, had been stolen by unknown persons. This claim sparked speculations on social media as many Nigerian claimed the APC flag-bearer did not submit the credentials to INEC to avoid revealing his real name and age. It would be recalled that a civil society group, Center for Reform and Pubic Advocacy, had called on the Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba Alkali to arrest and prose...

The National Drugs Law Enforcements Agency (NDLEA) in Gombe State, says it has arrested 16 females and 261 male suspects in connection with drugs related offences across the state. NDLEA’s State Coordinator, Mrs Ekaette Egwunwoke , said operatives of the Agency apprehended the suspects in the past one year in various raids across the state. She stated this on Saturday during the commemoration of the 2022 International Day Against Illicit Drug Trafficking and Abuse, in Kumo, Headquarters of Akko Local Government Area of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the UN Day Against Illicit Drug Trafficking and Abuse is being celebrated every June 26. The theme for the 2022 celebration is: “ Addressing drug Challenges in Health and Humanitarian Crisis ”. Egwunwoke said the suspects had been arrested from June 2021 to June 2022, adding that the Agency secured 22 convictions while 88 cases were pending before the courts. She said that the remaining cases were being refer...

The Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu Presidential Campaign Organisation on Saturday, described the allegations by Centre for Reform and Public Advocacy against the Presidential Candidate, All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, as untrue. Mr Bayo Onanuga , Director, Media and Communications of the organisation, stated this while responding to the allegations levelled against the APC candidate for the 2023 Presidential Election on his academic qualifications. Onanuga, who spoke in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, said the group was only bringing up issues where there was none. He said the APC presidential candidate was more than qualified to be Nigeria’s president. NAN reports that the civil right group, in Abuja on Saturday, said it had given the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police a 48-hour ultimatum to arrest and initiate criminal prosecution against Tinubu for allegedly supplying false academic qualifications to secure nomination. The Legal Ad...

President Muhammadu Buhari has hailed Nigerian youths excelling at home and abroad, saying the country will welcome inputs and investments from compatriots with international exposure for the economy to thrive. The president spoke at a town hall meeting with Nigerians in the Diaspora on the margins of the 26th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Kigali, Rwanda, on Saturday. Mr Femi Adesina , the President’s spokesman, in a statement in Abuja quoted the Nigerian leader as saying: ‘‘It gives me great pleasure to be in Kigali, Rwanda and to meet with you, members of the Nigerian Diaspora as part of my regular meetings with Nigerians wherever I visit other countries. ‘‘Let me begin by congratulating and commending Yewande Adebowale for emerging as one of the top four winners at the Commonwealth Youth competition at the Kigali Startup Festival 2022 at the Commonwealth Youth Forum. ‘‘I also commend Esther Olanrewaju and Favour Aderinto who are recipients of the Lakshm...

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has signed an Executive Order for compulsory installation and use of close circuit television (CCTV) devices in all public and private institutions in the state. This is contained in a statement issued by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Richard Olatunde , on Saturday in Akure. Akeredolu said that the order had become imperative in view of the increasing rate of insecurity in the country and the need to ensure security of lives and property in all public and private institutions as well as centres across the state. According to him, the order is pursuant to Section 176 (2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which vests such power in the governors, as the chief executives of their states. “The executive order shall be enforced at all religious places of worship, financial institutions (of all kinds), event centres, supermarkets and educational institutions (schools). “It will also be enforced in hotels/mote...

Some secondary school students in Lagos State, who just concluded Senior Secondary School Examination, have thanked Lagos State Government for free secondary education, which they said lifted them. The students, who finished from Ojota Senior Secondary School, described Lagos government as a trailblazer, urging other states to emulate it. They spoke in interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday. They told NAN that some of them were able to acquire secondary education because it was offered free by Lagos State Government. Miss Stephanie James said that she was excited to complete secondary education. She thanked Lagos State Government for the opportunity and praised her teachers for patience and commitment. James urged her fellow school leavers to ensure that there secondary education would count. She, however, appealed to the state government to improve teaching and learning facilities in secondary schools as well as sustain the free education. “I want the gove...

The camps of the two candidates maintained that talks for a coalition was progressing smoothly. Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi and his New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) counterpart, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso , are yet to reach an agreement on the issue of presidential candidate and running mate. This is as the joint panel set up to work out an alliance between the two candidates submitted its report for consideration. Kwankwaso, a former Kano State governor, who is believed to command a formidable followership in the North with his Kwankwasiyya movement, is planning to join forces with Obi, a former Anambra state governor whose popularity among the youths in the southern part of the country and the social media continues to spread. The NNPP candidate had confirmed in an interview about a week ago that a committee was set up to work out an alliance and that conversation was ongoing. He said, “We are in talks with Peter Obi and a committee is working to look into how t...

Khaid, a Nigerian teen star, discusses how his father influenced him to pursue a career as a mechanic before being discovered by Sydney Talker. Sulaimon Shekoni Abiola, also known as Khaid (pronounced K-e-d), is a 17-year-old singer from a family of ten children. He has seven brothers and sisters. Khaid grew up on the streets of Ojo, a town in Lagos State, Nigeria. In his most recent interview with Pulse Nigeria, Khaid describes how his father asked him to choose a skill to learn, which led him to become a mechanic. Sharing his background, he said, "I am a 17 year old boy that has a passion for music. I grew up in a family of 10 with 8 children and two parents. And I was a one time mechanic that grew up in the streets of Ojo town. "There was a time my dad needed me to do something as music was not working for me. So I quickly picked mechanic as I could make money from it", he added. He went on to talk about how Sydney Talker discovered him and how signing with Ne...

The battle for the APC ticket for Yobe North Senatorial district has taken yet another twist. A new twist has emerged in the ongoing battle for the Yobe North All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial ticket as one of the aspirants, Abubakar Jinjiri , filed a lawsuit to challenge the acclaim winner of the ticket, Bashir Sheriff Machina . Machina had won the ticket after polling 289 votes in the primary election which was duly observed by officials of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies. Meanwhile, he has been at loggerheads with the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan , following the latter's attempt to claim the ticket after losing his bid for the party's presidential slot. Pulse had earlier reported that the APC had submitted Lawan's name as the candidate for Yobe North Senatorial zone for 2023, prompting Machina to seek legal redress. Jinjiri was listed as one of the parties in the suit before Justice Fadima Murtala Aminu of the Fede...

Sen. Obinna Ogba, a factional governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi, has nominated Dr Oliver Osi as his running mate. Osi is currently a lawmaker representing Ivo State Constituency in the Ebonyi House of Assembly. His nomination was conveyed in a letter dated June 22 addressed to Sen. Iyiorcha Ayu , National Chairman of PDP. Ogba , who is representing Ebonyi Central Senatorial Zone in the Senate, said Osi’s nomination was in compliance with provisions of the 1999 Nigeria Constitution.. The letter read: “In compliance with Section 187(1) and (2) of the 1999 Nigeria Constitution, as amended, the electoral guidelines and the PDP guidelines, I write to convey my nomination of Dr Oliver Osi as the deputy governorship candidate of our great party in the 2023 general election. “His nomination is the outcome of detailed and wide ranging consultations with party stakeholders in the state. I have no doubt that his inclusion will add strong electoral value...

Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has charged relevant stakeholders to employ more tactical approaches in combating insecurity. Makinde gave the charge on Thursday, at an expanded Security Council meeting in Ibadan. The meeting was attended by traditional rulers, heads of security agencies in the state, the new Commissioner of Police, Mr Williams Adebowale , local government chairmen and vice-chairmen. The governor said the meeting was called following recent security breaches in Owo, Ondo State, Kaduna, and other parts of the country. He urged security agencies to improve their response time during emergencies and enhance cooperation and collaboration among themselves to ensure the safety of citizens. Makinde also sought for the cooperation of all levels of government and traditional institutions for security agencies in the country. According to him, such cooperation has helped to improve the security situation in Oyo State and made it to be relatively peaceful. The governor cal...

American rapper Da Baby has dropped a new single 'Showing off her Body' which features Nigerian megastar Davido . Artist: Da Baby Song Title: Showing Off Her Body Genre: Hip Hop, Afropop Date of Release: June 24, 2022 Producer: Shizzi Song Art: Da Baby - Showing Off Her Body Song Art Length: 3 minutes 32 seconds Features: 1 - Davido Label: Details/Takeaway: Davido has a record on delivering on his international collaborations and this time he brings his mastery of Afrobeats to Da Baby's unique rap flows. STREAM HERE ridoola.blogspot.com

Buhari says Kanu felt very safe in Britain and said awful things against Nigeria. President Muhammadu Buhari has again ruled out the bail option for Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The President said Kanu’s continued detention is an opportunity for him “ to justify all the uncomplimentary things said against Nigeria while he was in Britain.” Buhari said this at a bilateral meeting with the British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson , on the margins of the 26th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Kigali, Rwanda. According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina , the president said, the Federal Government may not grant the IPOB leader such a privilege anymore considering the fact that he had jumped bail earlier. “He felt very safe in Britain and said awful things against Nigeria. We eventually got him when he stepped out of the United Kingdom, and we sent him to court. Let him defend all th...

In 2022, the unemployment rate in Nigeria is estimated to reach 33%. The Federal Government has instructed that a portal be opened to document unemployed citizens. The resolution was reached on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, shortly before he proceeded to Rwanda to attend the 2022 CHOGM. The job portal would also take Nigerians living in the diaspora into cognisance. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige , also noted that council approved the digitisation of the operations of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF). According to him, “ The ministry presented two memos to council today. The first memo was presented on behalf of our parastatal, the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF). “As you’re aware, a lot has happened in the NSITF in terms of revenue losses and pillage of funds that have been given to that organisation. “The NSITF implements the Employee Compensat...

Ghana recorded 72 suspected monkeypox cases in the country. According to the Ghana Health Service (GHS), 72 suspected cases recorded in the country indicated that 18 have tested positive in four regions. The regions include Greater Accra, Ashanti, Bono, and the Eastern region. Monkeypox is a viral zoonosis (a virus transmitted to humans from animals), with symptoms similar to those seen in smallpox patients, although it is clinically less severe. It typically presents clinically with fever, rashes, and swollen lymph nodes and may lead to a range of medical complications. The World Health Organisation (WHO) said monkeypox is most common in remote parts of Central and West Africa and occasionally exported to other regions. Monkeypox WHO said vaccines used during the smallpox eradication programme provide protection against monkeypox, and one newly-developed vaccine had been approved for the prevention of monkeypox. It said that the virus could be contained with the right respo...

Afrobeats superstar Kizz Daniel has revealed that he wishes to perform his hit single 'Buga' at the 2022 World Cup. In the tweet on Wednesday 23rd June 2022, Kizz Daniel said "God I want to perform 'Buga' for World Cup with a mass choir. Help me say amen." twitter.com 'Buga' by Vado D'Great and Tekno has been the biggest song in Nigeria in 2022 topping charts and taking over the streets. The song even found its way to the APC Presidential Convention where it served as the event soundtrack. 'Buga's' fame is not restricted to Nigeria as it has enjoyed international success so much that the Liberian President George Weah partook in the #BUGACHALLENGE . The song's rising international popularity has probably inspired Kizz Daniel to desire to perform the song at the World's biggest sporting event. Interestingly, the official anthem for the 2022 World in Qatar features Davido who's one of Africa's biggest artis...

Apaadi is a Nollywood Yoruba language film released in 2009. It's the first film directed by actress Funke Akindele and she also starred as the protagonist in the movie playing the King's niece. The film was nominated in the 2009 African Movie Academy Awards in the "best film in an African language" and "achievement in costume" categories, and Femi Adebayo was nominated for best supporting actor for his performance. Looking back now, Apaadi may not have necessarily enjoyed the most appealing visual aesthetics but the plot is fantastic! The story revolves around a crown prince who is a bully and does not respect the elders. He goes around town wrecking havoc and causal to this, he mistakenly kills the only daughter of an old woman. Distraught, the woman curses him by throwing seven pieces of a broken pot in seven different places. It then falls on seven princesses to go and break the curse placed on the crown prince. The princesses have to leave the sa...