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Obi urged the Buhari-led government to go after the economic saboteurs. The Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has dared the President Muhammadu Buhari administration to expose the "highly placed" Nigerians allegedly involved in oil theft in the country. Oil theft claim: This comes after the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr Mele Kyari , revealed that religious leaders and security agencies connive to steal the nation's number one cash cow. Speaking during the 49th session of the weekly ministerial briefing at the State House in Abuja, on Tuesday, AUgust 30, 2022, Kyari stressed that oil theft is largely carried out by Nigerian and not foreigners. He disclosed that some pipelines have been to be connected to individual’s homes while the stolen products are found mostly in churches and mosques. Kyari's word: “When a fire outbreak happened in one of our pipelines, we discovered that some of the pipelines we

The carrier had earlier announced that it will shut down operations in Nigeria after failure to repatriate about $85 million ticket proceeds from the country. It seems Middle East carrier, Emirates Airlines, has reversed its decision to suspend flights operations in Nigeria. Suspension notice: Recall that the carrier had issued a statement on Thursday, August 18, 2022, to announce suspension of flights in and out of Nigeria effective September 1, 2022. Money trapped: Emirates Airlines stated that the failure to repatriate its trapped ticket sales fund from Nigeria back to its home country in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was the major reason for the suspension. The media consultant to the airline in Nigeria had alleged that all efforts to repatriate about $85 million had proved abortive, compelling the airline to take the decision. Resumption: However, barely hours before the commencement of the suspension, indications have shown that Emirates may have made U-turn. According

The meeting to reconcile all the Presidential aspirants in the APC has stalled due to the unavailability of Osinbajo and Amaechi. The move to reconcile all the presidential aspirants who contested against the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has suffered a slight setback. Recall that Tinubu had defeated the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo , former Transportation MInister, Rotimi Amaechi , Senate President, Ahmad Lawan and 11 others to clinch the party's presidential ticket back in June. Peace move: Meanwhile, Pulse reported that the youngest of the aspirants, Dr. Nicolas Felix, summoned a meeting of all the aspirants to mend fences and also deliberate on winning campaign strategies that will be all inclusive. The meeting was scheduled to hold at Transcorp Hilton in Abuja, on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. The aspirants: The presidential aspirants invited for the meeting were Osinbajo; Amaechi; former Science and Technology Mi

The Governor insisted that he would only do the bidding of Nigerians. Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has alleged that some retired military generals in the country threatened to use their CIA contacts to deal with him if he refused to pander to their wishes. Wike made this disclosure at the flagging off ceremony of internal road networks at Igwuruta, Port Harcourt on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. CIA functions : The Central Intelligence Agency of America (CIA) is the US intelligence service tasked with gathering, processing, and analyzing national security information from around the world, primarily through the use of human intelligence (HUMINT) and performing covert actions. The threat : While speaking at the event, the Rivers Governor said it's unfortunate that the retired generals were incapable of using their CIA contacts to solve the Boko Haram insurgency He added that nobody can intimidate him to act against his conscience, insisting that he would only do the biddin

Nollywood actress Victoria Inyama has described seventy percent of the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi's supporters as 'Zombidients' and 'Obidiots.' The movie star made this known while reacting to a post shared on Instagram by popular On-Air personality, Daddy Freeze. Daddy Freeze had taken to his IG page on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, where he categorised the presidential hopeful's supporters into three categories. www.instagram.com "Peter Obi supporters can be classified into 3 main groups: 1: Obidients: Amazing guys who understand his philosophy and support him passionately. 2: Zombidients: These ones just dey follow Obi cluelessly with their eyes closed as the name suggests," he wrote. "3: Obidiots: A coagulation of Louts and touts lurking online and offline, ready to jump and attack anyone who doesn’t support Obi. Which of these do you fall into? ~FRZ." Inyama then took to the comment section of the post w

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Candidate in 2023 polls, has met with former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja. The meeting is in continuation of Tinubu’s nationwide consultation with critical stakeholders ahead of the 2023 elections. Tinubu , a former governor of Lagos State and one of APC’s national leaders met with Jonathan on Tuesday night at the latter’s residence and was accompanied by his running mate, Sen. Kashim Shettima and five APC governors, among others, on the visit. The source, who was at the meeting, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the brief meeting gave the leaders the opportunity to discuss various national issues and the forthcoming 2023 general elections. Tinubu, after the brief meeting, was quoted as saying that he was on a courtesy visit to the former president being a former leader and one of the critical stakeholders in the Nigeria project. According to the source, “Tinubu told Jonathan of his presidential amb

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday departed Abuja, for the U.S. to seek global partnerships and support for Nigeria’s recently inaugurated Energy Transition Plan. Laolu Akande , Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity Office of the Vice President, disclosed this in statement in Abuja. Osinbajo is leading Nigeria’s Energy Transition Implementation Working Group (ETWG) on the U.S. mission for meetings. The meetings, which start on Sept. 1, are to promote the plan and secure global support from the U.S. government, the private sector, and other development partners. The ETWG, which is chaired by the vice president, comprises relevant ministers and other top government officials. Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan, inaugurated the previous week at a global virtual event, is a homegrown, data-backed and multi-pronged strategy developed for the attainment of 2060 net-zero emissions. Their commitments are in 5 critical sectors — Power, Cooking, Oil and Gas

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Rev. Matthew Kukah has said President Muhammadu Buhari 's recruitment process was responsible for the religious and ethnic divide Nigerians are currently facing. Kukah said when you give priority to a religion or ethnic group it automatically means others will feel like they don't belong. He said , “I have said that Buhari’s recruitment process has the tendency to cause a threat because we have lost the moral right to quarrel with Boko Haram who say unless you accept our way, you will die. "If you decide that you want to give privilege to a religion or an ethnic group, what will happen is that others automatically become outsiders.” Kukah said this on Monday August 29, 2022, at a discussion of his new book, “Broken Truth” at Rovingheights Bookstore, Abuja. He emphasised that there are consequences for using religion to manipulate politics. Recalling the issue of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Muslim-Muslim ticket, Kukah said using

Lagos is an important player in education in Nigeria being the sixth largest economy in Africa... Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, yesterday, promised to prioritise the development of the education sector in the state through increased budget allocation to the sector which stands at 10 per cent presently. The governor said this at the opening day of a two-day 2022, Lagos State Education Summit, held at Eko Hotel and Suites with the theme ‘Creating a Sustainable Fit-for-Purpose Education Model.’ What Lagos spent on education in 2021 and 2022: The education ministry had got N133.5 billion in 2020, N146.9 billion in 2021 and N173.5 billion in 2022, out of N1.758 trillion, which are bigger than the entire budgets of some states. However, the state government earmarked 10% of its year 2022 Budget to the education sector to adequately groom the youths towards making the desired impact and contributing to the progress and future development of the state. What the governor sai

Global music streaming giant Apple Music has announced singer, songwriter Ogranya as the latest featured artist in its Up Next artist development program in Nigeria. The announcement was made on Wednesday, 31st July 2022. Speaking in his announcement, Ogranya told Apple Music: “I’ve been making music for a little over a decade now, and as an artist who often wishes to stay true to his craft, I’ve intentionally shut off every aspect of myself that would want to clamour for recognition and such”. Speaking in the importance of Apple Music supporting Nigerian music, Ogranya said: “Music is art, and art deserves to be appreciated, sooner or later. Being affirmed in this manner, as Apple Music’s Up Next artist at this point in my career, is priceless to my journey. I'm excited about how much of a springboard this will be for everything I've hoped to accomplish with my art and how exhilarating it is for everyone who has ever expressed faith in my art.” Born Ogranya Jable Osai in P

Leonardo DiCaprio and Camila Morrone have ended their relationship after dating for four years. According to PageSix, DiCaprio and Morrone have gone their separate ways. However, the reason for the breakup hasn't been confirmed. Leonardo DiCaprio and Camila Morrone [PageSix] There had been unconfirmed reports of cracks in the couple's relationship. In May, DiCaprio was spotted comforting Morrone after they shared an emotional conversation on a beach in Malibu. It is unclear when the pair officially broke up, but DiCaprio has been spotted vacationing solo in Europe over the summer. DiCaprio and Morrone first began dating in 2017. Prior to dating Morrone, DiCaprio dated some of the biggest names in Hollywood. From Bar Rafaeli, Blake Lively and Nina Agdal, the Titanic star has had his fair share of some of Hollywood's finest. ridoola.blogspot.com

Nigerian singer Buju BNXN has broken his silence since his nude video got leaked by his alleged ex-girlfriend. The music star took to his Snapchat page on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, where he revealed that he is heartbroken for the first time in his life. "I'm incapable of loving anybody in this world asides Peggy. Before you step to me with whatever you think you got going on, know this," he wrote. Buju BNXN says he is heartbroken after his nude photo was leaked "I fit dey follow you catch your cruise but you no reach. Na me just dey do rubbish. For the first time in my life I'm heartbroken and na me cause am." Buju BNXN says he is heartbroken after his nude photo was leaked Buju's latest comments are coming days after a lady, Filma Jones, alleged to be his girlfriend released his nude video on social media. According to Jones, the music star dated, impregnated and dumped her. It didn't end there as she went on to share a video of the mus

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has expressed dissatisfaction with the Federal Government over response its demands, and declares a “comprehensive, total and indefinite” strike. Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke , ASUU President made this known in a statement issued at the end of the Union National Executive Council (NEC) emergency meeting on Tuesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the statement is entitled “ASUU strikes are to save public universities”. It would be recalled that the lecturers have been on strike since Feb. 14, over alleged failure of government to keep to agreements entered with the unions. The demands of the striking lecturers include issues bordering on funding of universities, salaries and earned allowances of lecturers, among others. Osodeke said that the meeting was called to review developments since its last resolution that rolled over the nationwide strike action for another four weeks starting from Aug 1. “In view of the for

African megastar Wizkid has added another colorful feather to his decorated hat after his 2020 album 'Made In Lagos' was certified Gold in the United States. Details: On Monday, August 29th, 2022, the Recording Industry Association of America announced the Gold Certification of Wizkid's 'Made In Lagos' album after it sold over 500,000 copies in the United States. This giant stride earns Wizkid the singular honor of being the only Nigerian and African artist to have his album sell above 500,000 copies in the United States. As expected both fans, admirers, colleagues, and media personalities have showered Mr. Ayo "Wizkid" Balogun with praises for once again putting Nigeria and Africa on the map while also setting the pace for other artists. www.instagram.com The role of 'Essence' : It's easily deductible that the American popularity of 'Made In Lagos' is driven by the hugely successful 'Essence' which enjoyed US succe

Ekiti Governor Kayode Fayemi has approved the establishment of a livestock farm by indigenes of the state under the aegis of Ekiti Diaspora Forum (EDF). According to a statement by Femi Odere , a former Senior Special Assistant (Diaspora Affairs) to the Governor, Fayemi has given his “final nod“ for the setting up of a 250- hectare livestock farm at Irele Ekiti. The first phase, according to Odere, will be the establishment of a cattle ranch. The statement said the approval was another testament that the governor Fayemi was not only a “promise keeper“ but a state chief executive whose “passion for the economic development of Ekiti was “sine qua non“. It said the governor approved the setting up of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), known as EkitiKete Livestock Development Company Limited, in order to bring indigenes of the state who were in the diaspora into the development matrix. "The initial funding over the three years for the first phase of the project is expected to be N

Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Monday received Kassim Shetima, running mate to Bola Tinubu, the Presidential Candidate of the APC, in the 2023 general elections as both discussed strategies for APC’s victory in the forth-coming elections. Meeting behind closed doors, their discussion centered on various plans and strategies for winning the forthcoming presidential election for the ruling party. They also discussed issues bordering national development, unity of the country, peace and security. Bello , a strategic member of the party, said that APC’s victory was a win for Nigerians with the right strategies in place to tackle the challenges across all boards. Bello as part of his commitments to the victory of the party, had donated his campaign building to the Presidential flag-bearer to drive the activities of the party for victory ahead of the 2023 general elections. ridoola.blogspot.com.ng

ASUU said it remained focused on the full implementation of the Memorandum of Action signed in December 2020. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared a comprehensive, total, and indefinite strike to ensure its demands are addressed by the Federal Government. The union said the indefinite strike took effect from 12.01 am following its emergency National Executive Council meeting at the ASUU secretariat in Abuja on Monday, August 29, 2022. ASUU took the decision six months after the commencement of a nationwide industrial action that has paralysed academic activities in the Nigerian university system. Why Strike Continues: In a statement signed by its President, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke on Monday night in Abuja, ASUU said since the ongoing strike started in February , the government has not satisfactorily addressed its demands. ASUU President, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke. [DailyPost] “ In view of the foregoing, and following extensive deliberations on Government’s r

The Nigerians in the U.S. intend to hold a debate for all the presidential candidates that are contesting the February 25, 2023 presidential election. The presidential debate, tagged “The Diaspora Listens”, is scheduled to hold on November 26, 2022 virtually, according to a statement signed by Mr Olayinka DanSalami, on behalf of the organising committee. The debate is being organised by the ‘Organisation for the Advancement of Nigerians (OAN, Inc.)’, in collaboration with 15 other Nigerian partner organisations in the United States. The statement was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in New York on Sunday. DanSalami said that letters of invitations had been sent to the presidential candidates. “The United States hosts one of the largest numbers of Nigerian citizens and associations worldwide. ”They are critical to the political and socio-economic development of our dear country, in spite of the differences in , cultures and languages. “We are also continuing t

The renown lawyer said the creation of the agency saddled with the collection of the packing levy was illegal. Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana SAN, has slammed the Lagos State Government over the implementation of the parking levy in the state. Illegal move : Falana made this known on Sunday, August 28, 2022, when he described the policy as illegal and urged the state government to withdraw it without delay, The Punch reports. Recall that the Lagos State Parking Authority had written a letter to a food and snack company stating that it had charged the firm the sum of N290,000 for the parking lot outside the business premises. As contained in the letter, the agency directed the food company to pay N80,000 yearly each for the three parking lots, as well as a non-refundable administrative processing fee of N50,000. Falana reacts : Reacting to the development, the SAN described the Lagos State Parking Authority as illegal, arguing that the state government lacked the constitutional

The Ogun State Government also said Amosun refused to pay compensation to owners of properties demolished by his administration. The Ogun State Government has accused the immediate past governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, of bequeathing a N202 billion debt to it on road projects alone. Unpaid compensation : It was gathered that the Amosun -led government had demolished some structures to pave the way for the expansion of some roads in the state. Meanwhile, the Governor Dapo Abiodun -led administration noted that his predecessor failed to pay compensation to owners of those properties, but said his government was in the process of making the payment. Debt burden : This was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Kunle Somorin , on Sunday, who quoted the Commissioner for Works, Engr. Ade Akinsanya , as saying, “The Dapo Abiodun administration inherited outstanding debt of N202 billion from the Amosun government on roads alone.” He disclosed that

The party has dissociated itself from the activities of the campaign coordinator. The leadership of Labour Party has accused the Imo State Coordinator of Obi-Datti Presidential Campaign Organisation, Fabian Ihekweme, of engaging in fraudulent activities. This is as the party also dissociated itself from the activities carried out by Ihekweme . This was contained in a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Arabambi Abayomi , in Abuja on Sunday, August 28, 2022. The allegation: Abayomi accused the embattled state chairman of Obi-Datti Campaign Organisation as engaging in "clandestine conspiracy and fraudulent activities." He alleged that Ihekweme had committed serial fraud by obtaining money from people under the false pretence with the sole objective of compromising the party's victory at the 2023 general elections. The statement read in part : “Our attention has once again been drawn to a very clear act of fraudulent activities of one Fa

The Presidential candidate of New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Alhaji Rabiu Kwankwaso, said he was excited with the large crowd that received him in Maiduguri, reinforcing the hope of his party in 2023. Kwankwaso, who spoke to newsmen in Maiduguri on Sunday, said the crowd who defied the heavy downpour to welcome him, showed how eager the people of Borno wanted change from status quo. “Look at how people came out; I was so excited, I was so happy that the people of Borno are now very ripe for a change. “If only the people I saw on arrival yesterday will vote for us I can assure you we will win Borno,” Kwankwaso said. The presidential candidate said that people across Nigeria were buying into NNPP which he adopted few months ago, adding that before the election in next year, particularly when campaigns would start, the party would shock Nigerians with its popularity. “The more you know Kwankwaso the more you like him. The more you know kwankwasiyya the more the love. “We will

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) says that 22,500 children died from air pollution in the state in 2021. It stated that the figure was 75 per cent of 30,000 people who died in 2021 in the state due to the bad environment. The General Manager, LASEPA, Dr Dolapo Fasawe , disclosed this to newsmen on the sidelines of the official kick-off ceremony for the “EKO Clean Air” project on Saturday in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme of the project is “ Breathe Clean Air Now ”. Fasawe said that the figures were derived from a report which recorded the impact of air pollution on the health of residents. The GM said that the administration of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu , had been very deliberate and proactive in its resolve to deliver clean air and sustainable environment to Lagos residents. She noted that upon resumption, the governor prioritised health and the environment in the administration’s THEMES agenda “because there is no good healt

Superstar music producer and artist Young Jonn has released an impressive short film for his EP 'Love Is Not Enough' . Artist: Young Jonn Album Title: Love Is Not Enough (EP) Genre: Afrobeats Date of Release: August 26th, 2022 Video Director: Z3rovisuals Young Jonn - Love Is Not Enough [Short Film] Length: 11 minutes 21 Seconds Label: Chocolate City Details/Takeaway: This Eleven-minute-long emotive film spans around Young Jonn’s creative personas as he is stuck between being in love and lust at the same time. With his very exquisite pen game and emotionally expressive music, Young Jonn has already begun to tell a story of his personas. He has further gone ahead to create this eye pleasing short film to illustrate his intent and art. Moving from songs off the project 'Dada' to 'Next To You' to 'Just Friends' to '32' to 'Normally' this short film draws the audience into a more humane illustration accompanied by a s

As Lagos is increasingly attaining a global tastemaker city status, with creatives who are driving trends in pop culture and music, Spotify is proud to celebrate both this city that has cemented itself as a global powerhouse and the young tastemakers who are setting the agenda. On Thursday, 25 August 2022, Spotify brought together celebrities, media, influencers and fans to celebrate Lagos’ status as a city of culture-shifters, innovators, and tastemakers through a full-day experiential event dubbed #SpotifyFunhouse . At the event, held at Landmark Centre in Victoria Island, guests enjoyed exciting performances and thought-provoking fireside chats, featuring key content creators who discussed Nigerian Gen Z listening habits and how they use music to vibe check. “Lagos is becoming a global tastemaker city and a generation of artists, powered by online streaming, have got it to this point. Thanks in large part to music, the world’s been given a taste of Nigeria. Moreso, African creato

For the fifth week's Saturday night party, dancers danced while lovers expectedly got all loved up. Week five's Saturday night party, going by viewer reaction, was finally one for the books following weeks of dramatic parties. Completely devoid of drama, presumably as the housemates think that they are all up for eviction, the party had a fair dose of dancing and kissing from the housemates in relationships and the single folks. On nominations, Big Brother announced a fake nomination last week. While the housemates believe that the whole house is up for eviction, the week following their merger is a much deserved break from the high stress of competing against each other. It's been an exciting week especially for the viewers as the merger has seen a majority of the 21 housemates clash severally. ridoola.blogspot.com

Peter Obi is currently on a tour of Europe and the North America to speak to Nigerians in Diaspora ahead of the 2023 general elections. The Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has declared that he's well informed about all the challenges confronting Nigeria. Obi's arrival : The frontline candidate said this while addressing a group of Nigerians who came to welcome him to Frankfurt in Germany on Friday, August 26, 2022. The overseas trip: Pulse had earlier reported that the former Anambra Governor had embarked on a week-long overseas trip where he is expected to attend several events, including lectures, town hall meetings, and interviews with foreign media houses in cities across United States, Europe, and Canada. Know your candidate : In a statement by the Peter Obi Support Network Media group, the LP flag-bearer told Nigerians to do a proper background checks of all the presidential candidates before listening to whatever promise they make. He added that ev

Umar-Farouq said her husband and former Chief of Air Staff, Abubakar, will be the best governor anybody can ever pray for. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Farouq, has expressed hopes that her husband, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar (retd.), will emerge victorious in the Bauchi State governorship election in 2023. How did this happen : The Minister made the bold declaration while serenading her husband at an event held by Bauchi indigenes and friends of Abubakar at International Conference Centre in Abuja on Saturday, August 26, 2022. Abubakar wins ticket: Pulse had earlier reported that Sadique clinched the All Progressives Congress (APC) guber ticket after polling 370 votes to defeat six other aspirants in the primary election held back in May. According to The Punch , the excited Minister had midway through her welcome speech described Abubakar as the best brother, husband and governor anybody can ever pray to have.

Wike is finally back in Nigeria after a busy five-day trip to the United Kingdom where he held a series of meetings with the frontline presidential aspirants. Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has explained why he held meetings with frontline presidential candidates in London ahead of the 2023 general elections. Wike's homecoming: Wike spoke during his interactive session with journalists at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa in Ikwerre Local Government Area, shortly after touching down on Friday, August 26, 2022. Pulse reported that the governor and his political allies, including Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State and Governor Okezie Ikpeazu were looking dapper as they disembarked from the plane around 3.20 pm. Meetings with the big three : While giving an account of his sojourn to the UK, Wike confirmed that he met with the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu . He added that he and his team also held meetings wit

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno on his 53rd birthday on Thursday. In a congratulatory message by his spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, on Friday in Abuja, the president prayed for Zulum’s long life. Buhari expressed his admiration for Zulum ’s “public spiritedness, energy and zeal” in tackling ongoing situation in Borno, describing him as “ a reliable partner” in the effort to return peace, normalcy and development to the Northeast. He said: ” Zulum is serving the nation in an outstanding manner; his passion for peace as the foundation of development inspires many. ”He is a model for others to copy. We pray for his long life,” the president added. ridoola.blogspot.com.ng

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, on Friday, urged individuals, philanthropists and Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to continue to support his administration by complementing the various development programmes. Sanwo-Olu made the call at the inauguration of a new 12-room block at the Ikorodu Primary Health Centre at Ita-Elewa area of the local government area. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the block was donated by a philanthropist, Alhaja Modupe Sanni , while an ambulance was donated by Alhaja Abiola Shobowale . Sanwo-Olu , represented by his Special Assistant on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr Bolaji Robert , expressed delight at the inauguration of the new facility and ambulance. He commended Sanni for her donation, to mark her 60th birthday celebration. “We are indeed very happy to have you as one of our donor families and well-meaning Lagosians advancing the medical sector in Lagos State, having realised that government alone cannot

The Police Command in Oyo State, said it had apprehended a suspect for allegedly hijacking and diverting 130 bags of rice worth N4.6 million. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Adewale Osifeso, disclosed this while parading the suspect and others terrorising the state, over various offences at command headquarters on Friday in Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 10 suspects were paraded by the command for offences such as armed robbery, car and motorcycle snatching, hijacking and diversion of trailer-load of cooking oil. Osifeso said the command Monitoring Unit arrested the hijacker of the truck of rice on Aug. 8 at about 8.30 p.m., upon receipt of credible information. He said the suspect belonged to a criminal gang that specialised in hijacking and diverting trailers and other articulated vehicles ladened with goods. “Upon arrest, the suspect was found in possession of 130 bags of Rice valued at about N4.6 million suspected to be stolen. ”Preliminary

The unexpected happened in Ogun on Friday as loyalists of progressives politicians defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The defectors were loyalists of former Gov. Segun Osoba, former Gov. Ibikunle Amosun, and sitting Gov. Dapo Abiodun. Other decampees to the PDP resigned their membership of the Labour Party (LP), the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC). They declared support for the governorship candidate of PDP in the state, Mr Ladi Adebutu . The decampees were received amid funfair at the PDP secretariat in Abeokuta by the State Chairman, Mr Sikirulai Ogundele , Adebutu and other leaders of the PDP in the state. The decampees were led by a former Deputy Speaker of the state’s House of Assembly, Mr Tola Banjo from Amosun’s group; Saka Ahmed from Osoba ’s group and Yinka Asaye from Gov. Abiodun ’s group. Other decampees were the governorship candidate of LP at

An engineer who had access to information about Apple ’s self-driving car project has pleaded guilty to stealing trade secrets about the project. The culprit, Xiaolang Zhang was a staff of Apple from December 2015 until May 2018 and his work function centred on testing circuit boards as part of the compute team of Apple’s autonomous car project. The former employee’s woes started when he returned from a month of paternity leave while still working with Apple at the end of April 2015. He had reported to his supervisor that he was resigning so he could spend time with his ailing mother in China. According to reports, Zhang had also revealed that he planned to work for an electric car startup in China called Xiaopeng Motors . The report further noted that once Zhang revealed his intentions to his supervisor at Apple, he turned out to be evasive after that period. A member of Apple’s New Product Security Division had put interest in the case and Zhang was made to turn in his two work

MTN Nigeria Communications has finally kicked off an open pilot of its highly anticipated 5G technology in seven Nigerian cities. The company yesterday, revealed it has picked seven cities which include Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Kano, Owerri, and Maiduguri, as locations where it intends to test the next-generation network infrastructure. With the successful launch of this technology, Nigeria will be joining South Africa and Kenya as countries that have formally launched the 5G network on the continent. Customers that have the enabled devices will be allowed to connect and try out the new 5G service wherever coverage is available. According to a report by BusinesDay, 5G technology has been switched on in 190 sites across the country with more concentration in Lagos and Abuja. Some users of this technology have also reported internet speeds of up to 1.4g per second. MTN also announced that compatible devices like routers and mobile phones have been displayed at their