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One of the passengers said the terrorists gave out N100,000 old naira notes to each person. Ahead of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s cashless policy deadline, members of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) reportedly shared old naira notes with commuters in Borno State. Daily Trust reports that members of the terrorist group were seen on Saturday, January 29, 2023, along the Maiduguri/Monguno highway in Guzamala LGA of Borno State distributing money to passengers. A source who spoke to the newspaper said the terrorists were dressed in military camouflage and drove two gun trucks. A resident of the area , Bakura Ibrahim told the newspaper that the ISWAP members stood under a tree by the roadside with a bag of old naira notes. According to him, the terrorists gave out N100,000 old naira notes to each person. Bakura said, “ We left Monguno at about 12 noon. As we approached Mairari, there were no existing checkpoints in the area; we were apprehensive. “They stopped us

Vee says there's nothing on the streets, so one must hold their lovers tight. Former Big Brother Niaja contestant Vee has given the public free relationship advise. Vee, who was in a relationship with fellow BBNaija housemate Neo, confirmed their split on her Instagram story last February. Since then, the public hasn't seen much of the reality star's relationship life. However, Vee took to her Twitter page yesterday, January 30, to advise the public to hold on tight to their true love when they find one, as there is nothing on the streets about being single. "Omo. Nothing dey street mehn, when you find your person, hold on tight," she wrote. Neo and Vee met during the fifth season of the reality TV show and It didn't take long before they became an item inside the house. Recall that during the ‘Lockdown’ season, Neo gave up his clothes and cash for a bouquet of roses and a greeting card for Vee as a show of love. ridoola.blogspot.com

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has debunked speculations by opposition political parties that President Muhammadu Buhari was attacked by miscreants during his Kano visit on Monday. Mr Bayo Onanuga, Director, Media and Publicity, APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), in a statement issued Monday night, said contrary to the speculations, Buhari was warmly received in the state. Onanuga while describing the alleged attack on Buhari as ‘fake news’ from a political party that had lost touch with reality, said Nigerians should disregard it. He added that the so-called attack on Buhari must have happened only in the mind of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s National Publicity Secretary. “We are not surprised to read of the imaginary attack on the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria being peddled by the PDP since the party has nothing tangible to tell Nigerians from its crumbling presidential campaign. “This so-called attack on President Buhari must have happened only

Buhari advises successive governments to build on the process laid by previous administrations. President Muhammadu Buhari said no single government is capable of solving all the problems of a country. The president said this on Monday, January 30, 2023, at the State of the Nation Dialogue organised by the Nigerian Bar Association in Abuja. Buhari who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha , advised successive governments to build on the process laid by previous administrations. “I will say no one government in this country will be able to solve the problems of Nigeria but as we build on the processes laid by successive governments, not discarding completely what has been put in place; we will build our dreams, take one or two things to concentrate on and move on. “We believe the outcome of this dialogue can be transmitted to us so that whatever resolutions are reached, whatever recommendations you make; that will become part of the doc

...Nengi responds. Netizens are not taking it easy on BBNaija's Nengi for identifying herself as having OCD. The reality star revealed via her Twitter page that suffering from OCD has made her get up at 3 a.m. to clean her kitchen. “My ocd got me cleaning my kitchen at 3am smh," she wrote in her tweet. Per Mayoclinic, Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) features a pattern of unwanted thoughts and fears (obsessions) that lead you to do repetitive behaviours (compulsions). These obsessions and compulsions interfere with daily activities and cause significant distress. Following the revelation, many Nigerians who saw Nengi on BBNaija dragged her. They noted that Nengi was uninterested in cleaning the house during her stay on the reality show and never bothered when the house was dirty. One Lily slammed Nengi, writing, "We didn't see this OCD part of you in BBN tho, or it's a recent development." Another user, Charles wrote, “When would people realize

Super-talented artist Wande Coal has teased an upcoming song featuring superstar Olamide . Details : On Sunday, 29th January 2023, Wande Coal teased a new single titled 'Kpe Paso' which features sensational rapper Olamide. The single is set to be released on Thursday 2nd, February 2023 alongside its minted visuals. The teaser has excited fans who are keenly awaiting another collaboration between the duo after their 2022 single 'Hate Me'. Wande Coal and Olamide are two of the most recognizable names in Afrobeats in an illustrious career that has spanned over a decade. The duo delivered the smash hit record 'Who You EPP,' in 2016 which continues to resonate with the audience years later. 2022 was a relatively quiet year for the duo as they appeared in a handful of features. Olamide played a prominent role in propelling his YBNL signee Asake to fame while Wande Coal continues to be tapped for his timeless ability. 'Kpe Paso' can be expected to de

Brig.-Gen. Sadisu Yakasai, the Commander, 16 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 2, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), says the joint military force is winning the war against crude oil theft and militancy in the Niger Delta. Yakasai spoke on Sunday during the end of the year 2022 West African Social Activities (WASA) held at Camp Tukur Buratai Barracks, Yenagoa, Bayelsa capital. Yakasai said: “The year 2022 was eventful and highly successful for us in 16 Brigade in the Niger Delta. The war against crude oil theft and militancy is being progressively and steadily won. “Here in Bayelsa, our troops have been actively involved in Operation Delta Safe against militancy, sea piracy, sea robbery and other forms of criminality in the state, especially in the waterways entrance and exit to the state with a lot of successes. “The Brigade has also been engaged in several other exercises and operations in achieving the feat for the state and the nation’s sake. Some of these include Exercise Still Waters

Nigerian superstar Rema has set a new record on YouTube with his smash hit 'Calm Down'. Details : Rema's 'Calm Down' has made history by becoming the most-viewed Afrobeats music video on YouTube. The single was released on February 11, 2022, as one of the lead singles off Rema's debut album 'Raves & Roses'. Since its release, the single has enjoyed massive international success which further soared with the Selena Gomez -assisted remix. 'Calm Down' is the fastest Afrobeats single to reach 100 million views as it crossed this mark in less than 3 months. The song also enjoyed international acclaim following the Selena Gomez remix that has seen it peak at NO. 8 on the UK Singles Chart and NO. 35 on the Billboard Hot 100. Weeks after the video crossed the 300 million views mark, the video has set a new record as the most watched Nigerian music video on YouTube after it surpassed CKay's 'Love Nwantiti'. The news was reporte

Mrs Titi Abubakar, wife of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has urged Nigerians not to allow themselves to be mislead by making the right choice in 2023 general election. Titi said this at a stage play and mostra fotografica of her husband titled ‘Odyssey of the Man Atiku’, presented by the Directorate, Support Groups of the PDP Presidential Campaign Management Council (PCMC) in Abuja on Sunday. She described Abubakar as the right man to rescue Nigeria from it current challenges, urging Nigerians, especially youths yet to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to vote for her husband. Titi who said he had been married to Abubakar for the past 50 years, described him as a husband, philanthropist and a reliable man who could rescue Nigeria. “Many people don’t understand Atiku, they saw the wrong side of him. He is a philanthropist and a good husband. “I advice Nigerian youths to follow the person that knows the road

The Osun All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) Youths and Students Mobilisation Directorate, has condemned Saturday’s violent protest by members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). PDP members went on a rampage in Osogbo on Saturday to protest Friday’s nullification of the election of Gov. Ademola Adeleke by an election petition tribunal. The tribunal had ruled that Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola of the APC was the winner of the Osun governorship election held on July 16, 2022. In a statement issued in Osogbo on Sunday, the APC Youths Directorate condemned the various attacks on the people by the protesting PDP members. The statement was signed jointly by Mr Dayo Fasola , Chairman, Media Committee of the PCC, Mr David Asaolu , the PCC Youth Arm Chairman, Mr Demola Adeyeye , the Secretary-General and Samuel Ogungbem i, Media Committee Secretary, respectively, While congratulating Alhaji Oyetola on his victory at the tribunal, the statement advised the P

INEC has vowed to deal decisively with issues relating to logistics ahead of the elections. As concerns continue to increase over the possible effect of the lingering nationwide petrol scarcity on the upcoming elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has promised to engage the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to address the crisis forthwith. The commission said a high-level meeting with the NNCPL will be held to resolve whatever challenges that may occur as a result of the fuel scarcity. across the country. This comes as Nigerians continue to grapple with prolonged fuel scarcity and its attendant price hike, which has been attributed to supply shortage by the NNPCL, the sole importer of Premium Motor Spirit for the country. Speaking on this development in an interview with Sunday Punch , the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, INEC, Festus Okoye , said the commission had put mechanisms in place to

The Adamawa Police Command says it has arrested five Cameroonians suspected to be involved in the attempt to kidnap one Emmanuel Ebel, a resident of Jambutu, Yola-North LGA. SP Suleiman Nguroje, the Command’s spokesman, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Yola. He stated that the crime was foiled following reliable information received from a good Samaritan that led to the arrest of all illegal immigrants. “The Command Operatives attached to State Intelligence Bureau in sustained effort foiled an organized Crime to kidnap one Emmanuel Ebel a resident of Jambutu, Yola North local government area. “The command upon receiving the information designed a security ring around the target and luckily engaged the suspected kidnappers, ” he stated. Nguroje listed the suspects to include; Chubrandom Safinga , 30; Ibrahim Tala , 32; Ngosso Ndjombe , 28; Mmai Rostand , 32; and Nossu Ngambewo Ricky 27. “All illegal immigrants from the neighboring Cameroon Republic were arrested 20

Ohanaeze said IPOB has not claimed responsibility for any attacks since its establishment. The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has said elections will hold in the South-East despite repeated threats by the proscribed group, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to the contrary. The group maintained that the South-East people's determination to take part in the elections is overwhelming enough to wade off any distraction. This comes amidst growing fears that the upcoming general elections might be postponed due to rising cases of insecurity in some parts of the country, particularly in the South-East. Pulse reports that some armed groups claiming affiliation with IPOB have continued to cause mayhem in the region by burning down Independent National Electoral Commission offices, and attacking innocent citizens while insisting that the region will not participate in the 2023 elections. Ohanaeze reacts: But, in an interview with Saturday Punch, the spoke

Obasanjo lamented that the building that currently served as the organisation's office is not befitting of a Christian body. Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has appealed to Christians to donate towards building a more befitting office for the Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN). The former President said this at the fundraising event organised by the body on Saturday, January 28, 2023. Held at the Shepherd Hill Baptist Church in Lagos, the event chaired by Obasanjo also had in attendant President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Daniel Okoh ; CAN Lagos Chairman, Stephen Adegbite ; Evangelist Esther Ajayi , amongst others. While calling on Christians to ensure they donate towards building a new Bible House for the organisation, the former President lamented that the current building that served as the BSN's office is an eyesore. Obasanjo's words: “ If the office of the Bible Society of Nigeria is as poor as the worst place, then we need a new and respectable b

His latest project is a coming-of-age family adventure. Following the success of ' Anikulapo ,' Kunle Afolayan returns with a new movie called 'Ijogbon.' Written by Tunde Babalola, the coming-of-age film follows four teenagers from a rural village in South-West Nigeria, who stumbles on a bag full of diamonds and conceals it, much to their regret. The two have worked together on several projects including ' October 1', ' Citation ' , 'The CEO' and ' Mokalik .' Set in a rural location, the movie features established acts like Bimbo Manuel, Gabriel Afolayan, Sam Dede, Tana Adelana, Yemi Solade, Yemi Sodimu, Femi Branch, and Adunni Ade. It also stars young actors Ruby Akubueze, Ojuolape Kayode, Fawaz of Ikorodu Bois and Oluwaseyi Ebiesuwa. According to the Nigerian movie director and producer, the movie " shows the universality of human emotions, defined by peculiar cultural backgrounds and beliefs. Furthermore, the film depicts

He referred to his daughter as his "mugu button." Nigerian singer Peter Okoye, better known as Mr. P, has shared a lovely video of himself and his daughter, Aliona, on social media. The proud father of two can be seen having a good time with his daughter as they engage in a number of outdoor games in a recent video that he posted on his Instagram page. The musician first played snooker with his adorable daughter before they both dove into a pool for more amusement. Sharing the video of the precious father-daughter interactions, Okoye referred to his daughter as his "mugu button," a Nigerian slang word for someone who is aware of a person's vulnerability and can easily persuade that person to do their bidding. He captioned the video, "Beautiful Friday afternoon with my "Mugu Button" ALIONA#TGIF." Okoye and his then-girlfriend, Lola Omotayo, welcomed their daughter Aliona into a hospital in San Francisco, California, in 2013. ridoola.bl

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has congratulated the immediate past Governor of Osun, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola, on his victory at the Osun State Election Petitions Tribunal. Oyetola is the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the July 16, 2022 election in Osun. Sanwo-Olu , who was the Chairman of the APC Governorship Campaign Council for the Osun Governorship Election, commended the judiciary ” for doing the right thing”. It would be recalled that the Osun Election Petitions Tribunal hearing Oyetola ’s petition against the victory of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. Ademola Adeleke in Oshogbo, on Friday, sacked the latter and declared Oyetola as the winner of the election. The tribunal, in a 2-1 majority ruling by its Chairman, Justice Tertse Kume , said that Oyetola scored the majority lawful votes of 314,931 against Adeleke’s 290,266. The panel ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw the Certificate of Return

The actress confirmed her relocation overseas with her family last year. Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade, who currently lives in the US, has said that because Nigerians are hardworking and smart, they should not even be suffering. Jalade wrote in a post on her Instagram story that spending two years in the US has made her see many things Nigerians managed to let slide. She expressed her dissatisfaction with the unnecessary sufferings endured by Nigerians. According to her, Nigerians are too intelligent to be suffering. The actress that suffering isn’t lessons to brag about as it is evil. In her words, " After living in the US Now for about 2 years… Not just visiting but living and changing systems, I now see many things we managed and let slide is just pure craziness. I'm deeply frustrated at the depth and volume of the needless suffering Nigerians go through. We are too intelligent a people to suffer like this. Suffering is not lessons to brag about… It’s evil. Why must

The US says it has disbursed more than 7.8 billion dollars through its President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) to help Nigeria boost the fight against HIV/AIDS. This is contained in a statement on Saturday by the US diplomatic mission to Nigeria commemorating the 20th anniversary of “Impact through PEPFAR“, marked annually on Jan. 28. The statement said that the 7.8 billion dollars was to ensure that Nigerians living with HIV/AIDS had comprehensive access to quality HIV prevention, care, and treatment services. It said that the investment translated to providing more than 1.9 million Nigerians with access to antiretroviral treatment (ART). “In Nigeria, PEPFAR has disbursed over 7.8 billion dollars to ensure that all Nigerians living with HIV/AIDS have comprehensive access to quality HIV prevention, care, and treatment services. “Today, Nigeria is on the cusp of HIV epidemic control and is approaching the global “95-95-95” goals. “That is 95 per cent of people with HI

Buhari said he turned down a job to manage a co-operative in Daura before he joined the Nigerian army. President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed that mounting pressure on him to get married pushed him to enrol in the Nigerian Army. In a statement signed by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina , on Friday, January 27, 2023, Buhari highlighted the years of battle in the Nigerian Civil War and some other personal challenges he has encountered. The President recounted how he secured his first job at a co-operative in Daura shortly after leaving school but rather chose to flee home to join the army when his family pressured him into marriage. The statement quoted Buhari to have said these when he visited the Emir of Daura, Faruk Umar Faruk , after unveiling two roads in Katsina on Friday. The statement partly read: “ President Buhari said that he secured his first job early after school to manage a co-operative in Daura, but had to escape and join the a

Talented Afro pop duo Ijere Josemaria Chinonso oleme professionally known as LUPO & Uchechukwu Ihejiene professionally known as UC DRAY are Nigerian singers and songwriters who began their music career very early due to their amazing love for music. Over the years they’ve been able to consistently nurture their talents and develop their sound by putting in a lot of efforts into their craft and their sound. The ML Entertainment signed artists duo derive their sounds fusing elements of Afrobeats, R&B & Hip-Hop to deliver ear pleasing music to their listeners. Their brand new single ' Dangerous' is the lead single off their forthcoming debut project ' BadBoyStill' set to drop soon. On 'Dangerous' both artists complement each other’s efforts and touch on issues of Love, women, emotions & romance. This single is an upbeat and groovy tempo song that talks about a dangerous and very sexy lady. Both artists take their time & use very sweet w

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kano Zonal Command, said it secured 166 convictions and recovered N1.4 billion in 2022. The Zonal Commander of EFCC, Mr Farouk Dogondaji, made the disclosure during a courtesy visit by Head of News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) office in Kano State, Aminu Garko, on Thursday in Kano. “In 2022 the commission investigated, prosecuted, secured 166 convictions and recovered N1.4 billion in Kano, Katsina and Jigawa. We still have pending cases in court. “The Government of President Muhammadu Buhari, has given all Nigerians the opportunity to report cases of economic and financial crime. “EFCC Chairman, Mr Abdulrashid Bawa, brought a lot of changes and policies among which is the development of EFCC strategic plan to improve public participation in the fight against corruption. “Fighting corruption is for all of us Nigerians. We have to put our hands together to push our country forward,” Dogondaji said. He noted that the issue of corrupt

Here are some former Big Brother Housemates that used the platform to launch their cooking businesses. Big Brother Naija is a place to showcase your talents and even discover new ones. Some former Big Brother Naija housemates have deployed their talents to cooking meals on a larger scale and have their own restaurants or deliver to their doorsteps. Lilo Aderogba/Cafe23 For her 23rd birthday, Lilo opened a cafe in Lekki, Lagos. She makes healthy smoothies, drinks, and sandwiches, basically what you expect to be served in a cafe. The word around town is that the meals are worth it. Lucy Edet/Luciana's Grills Lucy was always one to whip up delicious meals while in the Big Brother Naija House When Lucy left the house, she set out to make Boli and fish and turkey, just as she was doing before the house and the business is doing considerably well as she now grills at certain locations. Word around town is that the meals are actually delicious. JMK/JMK Eats JMK has a physical lo

Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, has said that death toll from yesterday's bomb blast in the State has risen from 27 to 40. About the Nasarawa bomb explosion: The bomb explosion took place in Rukubi, a village on the border between Nasarawa and Benue States. What the Governor said: Governor Sule, while briefing newsmen on Thursday, January 26, 2023, said, “We now have approximately 40 people that were killed.” He explained that the rumour earlier was that the airforce carried out the bombing, but stated that there was no airforce plane that flew above the area. What caused the explosion: The governor stated that rather, it was a drone that flew above the area and dropped the bomb. Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria has earlier alleged that the explosion was caused by a military jet. According to the group, only the military that has jets to carry out aerial strikes and called on the government for proper investigation of the incident. ridoola.b

Aliyu died the same day the PDP governorship candidate in Abia State passed on. The governorship candidate of the National Rescue Movement (NRM) in Adamawa state, Aliyu Maina, is dead. His death was announced in a statement issued by the national publicity secretary of the party, Afuye Olusola , on Thursday, January 26, 2023. Maina was said to have died on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, in an Abuja hospital. He died the same day the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDPD) in Abia State, Prof. Uchenna Ikonne , was also confirmed dead at the National Hospital Abuja. Olusola's statement read: “ The leadership of the National Rescue Movement and that of Adamawa state chapter in particular with heavy heart announce the death of Alhaji Aliyu Abba Maina, the party’s governorship candidate in the next month general election. “According to the statement from the family, late Alhaji Abba Maina died on Wednesday, January 25 at his residence in the Federal Capital T

Those involved in essential services like the banks, electricity workers and others so designated are not... In preparation for the 2023 General Elections, the Imo State government has declared Thursday, January 26 and Friday, January 27, 2023 public holidays to enable workers to collect their Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) for the coming elections. Class of workers to go on holiday: Briefing newsmen after the first Executive Council meeting this year on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, presided over by Governor Hope Uzodimma, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Chief Declan Emelumba said the public holiday affects mainly Imo workers in the Civil and Public Service. Workers who will not be observing the holiday: He said those involved in essential services like the banks, electricity workers and others so designated are not involved. Finally: The Commissioner also said that there will be free medical outreach for indigent Imo residents beginning from January 27, 2023, a

Wike says those threatening to deal with him will never be able to do so because they won’t win the forthcoming election. Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has dared the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to carry out the alleged threat to deal with him. Wike’s statement is believed to be a response to a statement credited to the Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal , who also doubles as the Director-General of the Atiku/Okowa presidential campaign organization. Last month, following reports that the G-5 PDP Governors led by Wike met with Bola Tinubu , the Presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in London, Tambuwal said that the PDP would respond to the antics of the five PDP governors that broke ranks with the party. The Sokoto Governor maintained that the opposition party would explore " lawful avenues to bring any of its erring members to book". However, in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media to the Rivers St

Titi has been married to the former Vice President for 50 years. Titi Atiku, the wife of the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has appealed to the Yoruba ethnic group to vote for her husband so as to become the first Yoruba first Lady since 1999. Titi expressed her desire to become the next First Lady in a video interview with the BBC. When Nigeria returned to democracy in 1999, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, a Yoruba man became the president of the country, but his wife, the Late Mrs. Stella Obasanjo was an Esan woman. Following Obasanjo’s administration in 2007, the subsequent first ladies, Turai Yar’adua, Patience Jonathan , and Aisha Buhari are also non-Yoruba women. However, in her bid to become Nigeria's president’s wife, Titi called on the Yorubas across the country to vote for her husband. In a short video that is going the rounds on social media, she said the only way she can become the First Lady is for the Yoruba voters to su

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kogi Sector Command on Tuesday recovered and returned the sum of N3. 2 million to the family of an accident victim in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the money belonged to one Mrs Beatrice Ehimare who was involved in a road traffic crash on Jan. 23, along Lokoja-Abuja road. The recovered cash was presented to the victim’s son, Mr David Ehimare by the Unit Commander RS8.38 Gegu. During the ceremony held in Lokoja, the Kogi Sector Commander, Corps Commander Stephen Dawulung , commended the officers and men for their diligence and patriotism. “I wish to reiterate here today that it’s my Command’s resolve to continue to execute its mandate of saving of lives and protection of property with the highest level of commitment, diligence and integrity of which the FRSC is known for. “As a Command, we wish Mrs Beatrice quick recovery from the injury sustained from the unfortunate road crash that occured on Monday. “We hereby a

Mr Biyi Otegbeye, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Governorship candidate in Ogun, says with the support of former Gov. Ibikunle Amosun, he will defeat incumbent Gov. Dapo Abiodun in the forthcoming governorship election. Otegbeye , who claimed that he was enjoying the backing of Amosun for his candidacy, made the assertions on Tuesday while addressing newsmen in Abeokuta after securing a court judgment, which reinstated him as the ADC Governorship candidate. NAN recalls that Amosun , a serving Senator on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), had openly declared his support for Otegbeye and the ADC, insisting that Abiodun must not returned as governor. Otegbeye, condemning the alleg endorsement of Abiodun by traditional rulers in the state, said that Amosun’s endorsement of his candidacy override the “procured endorsements” by the governor. According to him, he has been procuring endorsement everywhere and two weeks after, I visited my paramount ruler, he receiv

Shettima says Tinubu has the capacity to bring his wealth of experience to bear if elected as Nigeria’s president. Kashim Shettima, the Vice Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says Lagos was a slum before Bola Tinubu transformed the state into one of the largest economies in Africa. The former Governor of Borno credited the transformation of the state to the quality of ideas Tinubu executed when he was governor of the state between 1999 and 2007. Shettima said this during a Lagos State banquet for President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, January 23, 2023. He said, “When Asiwaju became the governor of Lagos, you and I know that the fear of Lagos for the average northerner was the beginning of wisdom. “Lagos was a super slum but because of the quality of this man’s ideas, Lagos is now the third-largest economy in Africa. From N600m, Lagos government is now generating N61b every month as the internally generated revenue, and Lagos is now projected to be the t

Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has restated his commitment to partner with faith-based organisations to improve education in the state. The governor told the Papal Nuncio to Nigeria, Arch Bishop, Anthonio Phillipazi , who visited him that the commitment led to his administration handing over of all missionary schools to their original owners. He acknowledged the critical role the Catholic Church played in Nigeria’s education sector and stressed that it helped in building solid foundation, integrity and honesty.in the sector. Lalong told his visitor that his administration’s determination on peace-building also led to the creation of the Annual Day of Forgiveness in the state. He explained that day is marked with continuous prayers and advocacy for reconciliation, forgiveness, tolerance and fighting crime in the state. Responding, the Papal Nuncio thanked the governor for the honour bestowed on him and his team, saying he was in Plateau to inaugurate a new building at St. Augustine

“Asiwaju” tallied 2.81 million streams (No. 1 for seven weeks) and 78.9 million in radio reach (No. 1 on radio for six weeks). The song has spent a total of six weeks as Ruger keeps rewriting his personal record for longest No. 1. Additionally, “Asiwaju” tallied 78.9 million in radio reach during the week of January 13 – 19, 2023 – setting a new record for the biggest week by any single on radio. It breaks the previous record held by Kizz Daniel & EMPIRE’s “Cough (ODO)” [76.6 million in radio reach during the week of October 21 – 27, 2022] “Asiwaju” is still a long way off the record for longest No. 1 song ever in Nigeria (11 weeks by Omah Lay’s “Godly”) and one of its closest challengers in the coming weeks is “soso” by Omah Lay. Kizz Daniel’s “RTID” holds at No. 2 for another week; 70.8 million in radio reach (No. 2 on radio) and 2.71 million streams (No. 3 in streaming). “RTID” holds a slender lead over this week’s No. 3; “soso” by Omah Lay which tallied 2.75 on-demand millio

Obi promised to boost the socio-economic activities of Katsina state and the nation in general. The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has urged the Katsina electorate to vote for him to end insecurity and poverty in the state. The Labour Party candidate made the promise on Monday, January 23, 2023, while addressing voters in Katsina state, the home state of President Muhammadu Bihari. Obi while appealing to the residents of the state to vote for him, he told them that they are being deceived by the government they are fighting for. He said his administration would build a new Nigeria and eliminate insecurity, bad governance, and poverty. He also promised to boost the socio-economic activities of Katsina state and the nation in general. “Ours is to fight poverty, and we can’t fight poverty without security and opening the borders, we will make sure we bring you out of poverty. “There is insecurity in Katsina and Nigeria, we will fight the insecurity, and pover

Temi Otedola has added a new feather in her cap. In addition to being an actress and media personality, she is the newly appointed ambassador for Nigerian fintech start-up, Bamboo. Otedola took to social media to announce the good news, along with matching pictures. “I’m so often inspired by people who are doing big and bold things! With this Bamboo ambassadorship, I hope to encourage other Nigerian youth to take independence in their investments and lead them to entrepreneurial success," she says. The latest news comes weeks after the actress made her stage debut in 'Motherland The Muscial.' Prior to her stage performance, Otedola appeared in Nollywood feature film – ' The Man for the Job ' on Prime Video. Coincidentally, the actress played the role of an IT genius within Lagos’s colourful and contemporary fintech era in the Niyi Akinmolayan-directed project. Otedola continues to establish herself as Nollywood’s budding talent and influencer, working pre

“The Qatar flight I’m traveling with this morning landed and has returned to Doha as there’s no one to handle them ,” In the wake of the new week, several international and local airports in Nigeria on Monday, January 23, 2023, have been grounded as Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO) has called an indefinite strike over salary increment. What happened to passengers: As a result, many passengers at Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two, (MMA2) Lagos and Murtala Muhammed International Airport, (MMIA) were sighted stranded outside the airport terminal as their flights were either being delayed or rescheduled. How we know this is true: The National Union of Air Transport Employees, NUATE, confirmed the strike action in an official statement, co signed by the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN). The National Union of Air Transport Employees, NUATE, confirmed the strike action in an official statement, co signed by the Air Transport Service

Here is a list of Nigerian albums (LP & EP) released in 2023. Last updated: Monday, 23rd January 2023. Onyinye - 'Stay Gone' EP released January 17th Richie Money - 'No Pain No Gain' EP released January 20th Kendickson - 'Love Series' EP released January 20th Otega - 'As it should be (Pastor Stephen the Album)' released January 20th Pawzz - 'Prezz Play' EP released January 20th Ajebutter22 - 'Soundtrack To The Good Life' released January 20th ridoola.blogspot.com

Apara...accused Tinubu of owning the firm by proxy, resulting in his dismissal With the 2023 general elections in view, Oladapo Apara, a former managing director of Alpha-Beta Consulting, has now endorsed his presidential bid the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, after years of battling each other in court. What he said: Apara, who described Tinubu as the “best man” to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in an article published on Sunday, January 22, 2023, in ThisDay Newspaper, said he chose Tinubu as the “ most suitable ” presidential candidate after a “ dispassionate assessment ” of all other presidential candidates. Why this matters: Back in 2020, Apara, who was fired as managing director of Alpha Beta Consulting in 2018, accused Tinubu of owning the firm by proxy, resulting in his dismissal and withholding of his share profit for the time he worked for the firm. Apara further charged the company and its owners with money laundering, tax evasi

The Kogi APC Campaign Council has dismissed reports that Gov. Yahaya Bello, has withdrawn support for APC Presidential Candidate Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. A statement by the Director of Media and Publicity, Kogi APC Campaign Council, Kingsley Fanwo on Sunday in Lokoja, described such reports as “absolute falsehood and a concoction borne out of malice”. Fanwo, who doubles as Kogi Commissioner for Information and Communication, flayed the report as one done in bad fate, saying the story was “spurious, malicious and a badly delivered hatchet job”. Fanwo said the reports were mischievous and out to create distrust, acrimony and chaos in the party. He said the fabrication was made by people who were desperately trying to disparage the unbending commitment of the Governor to the success of the APC in the presidential election. Fanwo assured the public that Gov. Yahaya Bello’s unflinching commitment to the campaign was not in doubt among committed stakeholders of the APC at all levels. “Gov

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the APC flag bearer in the 2023 presidential election, has outlined his plan for a digital revolution that will transform Nigeria into Africa’s first smart nation. Tinubu’s plan was made known in a statement on Saturday in Abuja issued by Mr Josh Audu, the Director-General of “Youths In Technology Support Organisation”. He said the APC standard bearer had set up a smart nation programme office and website to lead the change in reviving the nation with the initiative. “This is a continuation of my plan and policies for a new Nigeria. I am in charge of the national rebirthing agenda, which aims to champion the new Nigeria of our dreams. “This is aimed at establishing goals, such as becoming Africa’s first world-class tech-driven state and a transformation plan to become a smart nation, utilising technology to transform how our families, businesses. “We must lead the way in envisioning, imagining and innovating in Nigeria if we are to fully appreciate the b

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has demanded the immediate replacement of a new bus supplied to the agency by Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company Limited. The demand was made in a letter the agency despatched to Innoson even as it expressed regrets over the patronage of Made-in-Nigeria vehicles. The letter dated Jan. 16 and signed by the agency’s Principal Legal Officer, Ms Mojirola Eniola , stated in part: ”Following the failure of your organisation to meet our demands for the evacuation and replacement of the faulty 30-seater bus(IVM6751)supplied to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)within seven (7) days of the receipt of our letter dated January 6, 2023, we have been left with no choice but to return the vehicle to your premises.” NAN reports that this is the second time the Agency would be rejecting the company’s vehicles due to either non-compliance with specifications or mechanical fault. In line with the Buhari administration’s admonition to patronise local industries, th

She also shared the baby's name. After almost a year, Kylie Jenner has revealed her baby boy's name and unveiled pictures for the public. The baby boy is Jenner's second child with Travis Scott. Jenner simply posted his photo on Instagram with the word "Aire," hinting that it's the boy's name. The first full photographs of Aire that showed his face to the world were in the photo carousel. Jenner revealed last year that Aire was originally given the name Wolf. Later, she said that the name wasn't right for him and that she was changing it. "FYI, our son's name isn’t Wolf anymore, we just really didn’t feel like it was him. Just wanted to share because I keep seeing Wolf everywhere," she wrote in March 2022. kylie-jenner-son-aire-0001 Jenner gave birth to Aire on February 2, 2022. a day before her first daughter, Stormi's birthday. ridoola.blogspot.com

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has announced the burial arrangement for its late President-General (P-G), Prof. George Obiozor. The Secretary-General of the body, Amb. Okey Emuchay, announced this on Saturday, while briefing newsmen at the end of the National Executive Council’s (NEC) second emergency meeting held at the Ohanaeze National Secretariat, Enugu. Emuchay said that the late diplomat would be buried in his hometown, Awo-Omamma in Imo on Saturday, Feb. 10. He said: “ As you are aware, our Deputy President-General, High Chief Joel Kroham , who also died last year will be buried on Saturday, Feb. 4 at Ahoda in Rivers. “We are going to have a valedictory session at our national secretariat in the particular building renovated during his tenure and the present building where we hold our Imeobi meetings. “We are going to have activities to honour him at other state Ohanaeze chapters, especially Lagos, and the Nigerian Institute of Intern

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate on Saturday, charged the people of Jigawa to vote for responsive and responsible leadership in the 2023 general election. Mr Tunde Rahman, Tinubu’s Media Officer, said this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja, saying that the APC presidential candidate gave the charge when he addressed the party’s supporters at a campaign rally in Dutse, the Jigawa state capital. He also charged the people of the state not to allow the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) back to power. He said having voted out the “jackals and hyenas” in the PDP administration in 2015, it would be disastrous to give them another opportunity back to power again. “ You did the courageous job of chasing away the locusts eight years ago, do not trust their deceptive promises, do not let them back to power, like locusts, they will devour everything in their path. “Instead, vote for the people that have a track record of delivering prosperity to