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Maret 26, 2019

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See Mr Fix Nigeria reaction to Waje's Sudden decision on quitting music

Posted: 26 Mar 2019 12:30 AM PDT

See Mr Fix Nigeria reaction to Waje's Sudden decision on quitting music
Nigerian media personality, Ohimai Amaize popularly known as Mr Fix Nigeria, has reacted after Waje revealed that she is considering quitting music due to lack of funds for promotion.

Reacting to the video of Waje narrating her plight, Ohimai wrote:


"I feel sorry for Nigeria. Creatives like Waje don't get appreciated and never really get the right kind of support in a place like Nigeria.

Nigeria is the problem here, not Waje. Our system sucks. A system that downgrades the very best but promotes the fake and the empty!


In This Story: #MrFixNigeria #Waje #Decision #Quitting #music

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A-Rod And J.Lo Shared Their Wedding Workout Challenge On YouTube

Posted: 26 Mar 2019 12:00 AM PDT

A-Rod And J.Lo

  • A-Rod posted a behind the scenes video of his wedding workout with J.Lo.
  • The two endure a tough total-body workout, covering nearly every area of the gym.
  • A-Rod and J.Lo regularly work out together at Gold's Gym in California.

In case J.Lo and A-Rod didn't already hold the unofficial title of fittest couple of the year...they've certainly earned it after their intense pre-wedding workout challenge.

A-Rod just posted a video on YouTube titled: "SWEATING FOR THE WEDDING," which opens with A-Rod announcing they're on "day three" of what's later revealed to be a 10-day workout challenge (yes, another 10-day challenge ). The video wastes no time jumping right into the action, set to the music of J.Lo's upbeat song "Dinero."

In the first gym scene, the two warm up on the elliptical, rocking a matching pair of trash-bag-looking jumpsuits, which A-Rod explains are "sweet sweat suits" that are "supposed to make us sweat."

After some more cardio machines for a warmup, their workout really takes off (no more sweat suits, though, sorry to disappoint). With the help of their trainers, the couple conquers triceps pulldowns, lying cable flies, Roman chair abs extensions, lat pulldowns...and so so much more.

But these two didn't miss a chance to keep things fun. At one point, J.Lo takes a quick dance break mid-workout, and tries to teach A-Rod a couple smooth moves. (Let's just say, he may need a few more lessons from the WOD host before their big day.)

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alex Rodriguez (@arod) on Nov 2, 2018 at 6:57am PDT

The video also shows the couple demo-ing some floor work-like donkey kicks, situps, and punches-and J.Lo doesn't shy away from strapping on heavy ankle weights. "Give me the big one," she tells her trainer in the video, before A-Rod mentions he can't use ankle weights after two hip surgeries. "But your hips work perfectly," J.Lo teases back. (Talk about some tough love!)

Throughout the video, it seriously seems like these two hit every type of exercise and piece of equipment in the gym...but keep in mind (thanks to a few clear outfit changes), this video features a few days of the couples' 10-day challenge, not just one workout.

View this post on Instagram The grind never stops. . . . What are you going to make of 2019? #thecorp A post shared by Alex Rodriguez (@arod) on Jan 1, 2019 at 7:59pm PST

This certainly isn't the first time the iconic couple hit the gym together. A-Rod regularly posts videos of their workouts at Golds Gym in Venice Beach, California. A-Rod and J.Lo are also obsessed with the workout studio TruFusion , which offers a blend of hot yoga and bootcamp.

A-Rod's latest BTS video ends with him talking directly into the camera and stating: Champions start in the f***ing weight room. Lets go!

Dang...these two do NOT mess around. Congrats to the happy (and fit) couple!




In This Story: #ARod #JLo #Wedding #Workout #Challenge #YouTube

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It's OK to Leave Right After Hooking Up

Posted: 25 Mar 2019 11:30 PM PDT

It's OK to Leave Right After Hooking Up
I recently summoned a trusted ex to a bar. I wanted to ask him a question, but I wasnt sure I wanted to know the answer. It took me one round of drinks to get to it. Have I ever done anything...weird? Or gross? Like, in bed? But not, like, in bed, I added. Like, sleeping. He pretended to think about it, but I could tell he already had something in mind. Finally, he began to speak. I drained my whiskey ginger. He told me the story of a night right out of Paranormal Activity. A story that laid bare the true evil that Ive always suspected exists within me. I wont repeat it here, because I am a lady/because my parents read Mens Health.

I bought the next round and tried to forget.

For a few days, Id been badgering male acquaintances about the sleep habits of the women in their lives. By the time I confronted my ex, Id heard enough stories of drooling and sleep-talking to know that everyone does something. I have my own encyclopedia of nighttime horror stories. I once watched a man sleepwalk across my bedroom, pee in and around my wastebasket, and then sleepwalk out of the room. I was too spooked to follow him, so I dont know where else in my home he peed that night. When I mentioned it, he laughed and said that its just something that happens when I drink whiskey.

Nobody sleeps well with a new partner, and some of us even have trouble sleeping with people weve been with for a long, long time

Weve reevaluated so many things about dating. Weve changed our tune on how we meet (Tinder!) and how we ask for consent (often!), and I move that we change the rules of sleepovers, too. Nobody sleeps well with a new partner, and some of us even have trouble sleeping with people weve been with for a long, long time. I used to think that if I didnt sleep with someone after we had sex, the sex would be somehow cheapened, but curling up together for half an hour after sex can be just as pleasant a capstone as spending the night together, and you wont spend the next day feeling destroyed, resenting your partner for disrupting your sleep cycle. But before you barrel out of your lovers apartment under the banner of enlightenment, it can help to understand some of the anxieties at play here.

I, for example, have always harbored a fear that Ill unknowingly do something unattractive in slumber. When Im on a date, I may appear charming and relaxed-even smooth, if Im on my third drink-but actually every organ is engaged in an effort not to do anything ugly. When Im lying next to someone, as much as I want to fall asleep, Im also battling the temptation to remain awake and totally in control of my faculties. Maybe the Thanksgiving-dinner-level fatigue men get after they ejaculate overwhelms these concerns, or maybe Im just extra self-conscious. When you regard it as a sex act, sleeping next to someone is as intimate as it gets. My body might betray me in any number of ways, or my mate might study me in the dead of night-drooling, hair akimbo-and decide that I am hideous. We like to believe in a social contract that prevents us from judging each other for things we do while were sleeping, but I did judge the sleep-pisser. And even if my ex didnt judge me per se, the incident clearly carries an outsize weight in his memory of our time together.

If my ex had told me I snored, I would have spiraled.

On the other hand, I was relieved to learn that my worst sleep infraction, horrifying as it was, was an isolated occurrence (or so I hope). A much greater fear is that I habitually do something that disrupts the sleep of my bedfellows: If my ex had told me I snored, I would have spiraled. Like many women, I often struggle to balance my own needs with my pathological courtesy. (One time on a plane, a man asked me if he could sit in my aisle seat, because his legs were too long for the middle-they werent-and I said yes, even though Id paid extra to sit on the aisle.) The thought of someone else losing sleep on my behalf literally keeps me up at night. When I said as much to a light-sleeping friend, she nodded somberly. I havent slept well in two weeks because I feel bad kicking out the guy Im dating, she said. He lives an hour away, and I dont want to inconvenience him. A martyr for the ages: She would rather subject herself to six hours locked in sleepless torment than subject a man to one hour on public transit.

Especially early on, theres a good chance that your mate will be secretly relieved if you dont stay over, but you still have to be delicate about leaving (and even more delicate about asking someone to leave). Because of the stigma rom-com culture has placed on leaving after sex, broaching the subject deserves a larger discussion. Be specific, honest, and, ideally, self-deprecating about why you dont want to sleep over. Saying, I snore and I dont want to keep you up, so I probably wont stay over makes you seem respectful and responsible, whereas saying, I have to get up really early tomorrow as youre putting on your clothes makes you seem like a jerk. Even if you really do have to get up early tomorrow, the context makes it feel like a rejection. If theres a window, deploy your excuse earlier, precoital, when youre on your way up to her apartment or your apartment-when, in short, youre sure its on. When you move to leave later, it wont feel like a slap in the face. It will feel like the plan.

Then, when youre starfished in your own bed, dont lose any sleep over it: Shes starfished in her bed, thinking not of the dumb face you make while youre sleeping but rather of your six-pack and lumberjack arms.



In This Story: #OK #Leave #Right #HookingUp

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Meet Nkechi Cryan, the art consultant committed to safeguarding Africa’s space in the global art community, one artist at a time

Posted: 25 Mar 2019 11:00 PM PDT

Nkechi Cryan
As we drive into the underground car park of Eko Pearl Towers, nestled in the heart of Lagos' most prolific real estate master stroke, Eko Atlantic, the stage is set for a new era.

Eko Atlantic represents a new dawn for a city on the rise. What better place to hold an exhibition for an artist that represents a new generation of artistry; that is part of Lagos' burgeoning cultural ecosystem.

One woman that is leading the charge is the formidable Nkechi Cryan, the art consultant committed to safeguarding Africa's space in the global art community, one artist at a time, founder of the Niki Cryan art consultancy. As her heels click against the gleaming floors of the exhibition hall, Nkechi's quiet charm is palpable. Clad in a perfectly- tailored blue dress, with her strawberry blonde pixie cut, Nkechi is a striking sight all by herself. Small but mighty, this dynamic young art connoisseur is the woman who has Lagos' art scene nestled in the palm of her delicate hand.

On behalf of the Niki Cryan art consultancy, Nkechi provides a range of bespoke services. According to her website:

I seek to develop the careers of a select few emerging artists, to advocate for both the business and creative interests of my clients.

In an advisory role, whether assisting with your first purchase or working alongside collectors to find the right works to complement an existing collection, my aim is to provide a bespoke service that best meets the needs of each collector.

When collaborating with galleries, I strive to create exceptional experiences for patrons by leveraging the excitement of pop up spaces and the power of digital media.

Creating a 360 experience with art and innovation at the center of everything she does, Nkechi Cryan is committed to edifying African art to the world.

What started as a genuine love and appreciation for art and expression has evolved into an impressive business model, an art consultancy that is dedicated to the business of art; freeing artists to focus on what matters, creating.

Sitting down on a plush leather sofa, Nkechi began to explain why Lagos and most importantly, why now?

''I had been ready to start and launch my consultancy when I moved back to Lagos. Lagos is in an amazing place culturally, it's the new cultural center and I'm grateful to be here and begin here.

I was always an artist myself and always drawing and painting but I was drawn to the business side of art too, in particular working with artists. I believe it's so important for artists to be able to focus on creating and they need people to work with them and help them make a living. It's like any career, everyone should be appreciated and given the right support.

I was working in the arts and for me, because of my interest in artists careers, I decided that I wanted to focus more on the artist, helping them build a career, build a market, a new economy. Lagos is a great first stop for me because I'm based here so it makes perfect sense.''

Nkechi's artist of choice for exhibition certainly has an interesting story. Boxer turned mixed-media artist Irvin Pascal creates powerful pieces which challenge our notions of consumerism, what it means to be African and emit a masculine energy that's undeniably intoxicating. With all the artists Nkechi comes across in her line of work, we were curious to know why she chose to work with Irvin in particular.

'I have been observing Irvin's career and work from a distance and I thought he was so unique. I had been working as a consultant and I also had an Instagram account called 'Art News Africa' which has been chronicling the African art revolution for the last 5 years.

African art and artists are so diverse. Not just Africans in Africa but in the diaspora too; Black British, Black American, Caribbean artists, we are all a part of the conversation and they are what I wanted to focus on.

When I saw Irvin's work, I loved the use of black, the use of material and the physicality of in his pieces. He makes his own material and he's constantly working. There's a dedication there, his work is consistent, he's constantly working and it's that dedication to his craft that I resonated with.''

Irvin, who flew into Lagos, in the midst of a Los Angeles residency and whose work is displayed in Berlin is a global artist with an international reputation. Nkechi could have chosen to hold his exhibition anywhere in the world but she chose Lagos. Nkechi, like many other creatives, is recognising the valuable cultural capital that Lagos holds. Its creative scene is rapidly expanding with a growing number of opportunities for art lovers and creators alike.

'I think in the last few years, I have been observing how the Lagos art market has grown significantly. There are good auctions, amazing art fairs, lots of new galleries popping up . I think that Lagos is well on the way to being, in fact it's a player already.

When people think of the new center for the art world, Lagos is coming away from the fringes; we're having international artists coming over, Yinka Shonibare and Kehinde Wiley, who painted Obama was here. Of course, they're challenges like anything that's still growing but I think the more players, the more artists that come onto the scene, it's just going to get better.

Nigerians are just so talented whether it's music or art and I think it's about having the right ecosystem and having people who are pushing and working hard to make things happen. The more people who are involved and passionate, it's only going to get better.''

Judging by the success of Irvin's exhibition, it's clear that Nkechi and the Niki Cryan international fine art consultancy are onto a winning formula. Irvin virtually sold-out and generated a buzz around his work with many clamouring to get a piece of the elusive artist.

For the seasoned art collector, it's business as usual but for a novice, the whole community can seem a little daunting. Nkechi explained that art, much like anything we buy, comes from love.

''When it comes to collecting art, my advice would be to follow your heart. With art, you have to love what you're buying. You should always look for things that you want to live with. If you're someone who enjoys collecting pieces, as long as you enjoy doing it.

It's also important to remember why you want to collect. If you're collecting out of love's sake, keep doing it but be observant. You want to work with people who know the business of art, go on Instagram, talk to people who are in the know, go to art fairs. Go to openings and absorb the art, figure out what you like. However, don't be too rigid.

Some people have very niche collections whilst others have very general ones. It's the same as buying clothes or shoes, it's just another thing that you love.''

Finally, Nkechi, an expert in Lagos' thriving art scene shares a gallery off the beaten path that she would recommend. In the spirit of watching artists grow and being a part of that journey, she suggests a gallery that is committed to nurturing young talent. ''I think Re Le gallery is a great one. They have a great program that has been very consistent over the last few years and they have lots of young exciting artists.
They have the Young Contemporaries program where you get to meet new artists.

I love young artists because you get to meet them at very early stages in their career and watch them grow.''

A nurturer in every sense of the world, Nkechi Cryan is using the power of the digital age, her extensive knowledge of art and her desire to support and protect African artists to create something remarkable.

As Lagos' cultural ecosystem continues to grow, we must pay homage to a woman that is forging a path with her bare hands.



In This Story: #NkechiCryan #Consultant #Safeguarding #Africa #Space #Global #Art #Community #Artist

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2baba & Annie Idibia’s Reassuring Words to each other on their 6th Year Anniversary

Posted: 25 Mar 2019 10:30 PM PDT

2baba & Annie Idibia
Yep. That's right. It's been that long since the couple had their massive wedding day in Dubai on March 23, 2013!

Six happy years after that big day and the celebrity Nigerian pair are still waxing strong, growing in love and enjoying the pleasures and moments that come with being married.

For their anniversary this year, Annie is especially effusive and enthusiastic with her anniversary message to the love of her life.

In a customary Instagram post commemorating their anniversary and expressing her appreciation for having a man as 2Face in her life all these years, she says:

"Since dem born me... I never LOVE person the way wey I LOVE you ooooooo...

Lost For Caption... But I dey come back !!! This man ehennnnnnnnnnnnn I WILL BE TOTALLY LOST WITHOUT YOU .. Happy ANNIEversary !"

For 2baba, his wish on the day is to rewind time, go back through the years and get Annie earlier than he did previously. Check out the caption in the Instagram post he dedicated to his wife:

"6years down. We dey enter the 7th. and right now the only thing I wan do na 2 re-toast this African Beauty.

THANK U @annieidibia1 for being my EARTH, my World. Thanks 4 keeping my head sane. Thanks 4 being u. i will chose u over and over again but i will make it earlier than i did this time."

And we have no doubt he would if he could! And from all of us at Pulse, happy anniversary to 2Baba and Annie!




In This Story: #2baba #AnnieIdibia #Words #6th #Year #Anniversary

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Fireboy DML in 'Jealous' visuals (Watch Video)

Posted: 25 Mar 2019 10:00 PM PDT

Olamide's YBNL's Fireboy DML has released the video to his latest single, 'Jealous.'

Fireboy DML in 'Jealous' visuals (Watch Video)
From the label's group album, ''YBNL Mafia Family'' released late in 2018, the song, 'Jealous' performed solely by singer Fireboy DML was an instant standout and has been garnering attention ever since.

'Jealous' as the title suggests tells the story of addiction and being covetous in a relationship.

The video was shot by Director K.


In This Story: #Fireboy #DML #Jealous #Visuals #Watch #Video

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PlayStation's State of Playstream debuts today

Posted: 25 Mar 2019 10:56 AM PDT


PlayStation's new video showcase, State of Play, debuts today.

The first episode, kicking off on Monday, March 25 at 14:00 Pacific Time (23:00 CAT), will share new updates and announcements for PS4 and PS VR software. It will feature things like new trailers, new game announcements and new gameplay footage.


This will be an alternative way for Sony to showcase its upcoming projects since the company announced that it would not be at E3 this year. This follows the suit of other major game developers like Nintendo, who opted out of big press conferences with their Nintendo Direct presentations. It also won't be a one-time thing. More State of Play streams will be announced later in 2019 and perhaps further on.

Games we expect to see in this State of Play include PS4 exclusives like Ghost of Tsushima, The Last of Us Part II, Concrete Genie, Dreams, and Death Stranding.

You can watch live on Twitch, YouTube, Twitter or Facebook worldwide. There will also be a VOD edition shortly after the episode airs.

In This Story: #PlayStaion #Nintendo #DebutsToday #VOD#Twitch  #YouTube #Twitter #Facebook

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West Africa-based pay-as-you-go solar company raises $25million series C funding round

Posted: 25 Mar 2019 09:10 AM PDT



West Africa-based pay-as-you-go (PAYG) solar company, PEG Africa has completed a US$25 million Series C round from existing and new investors to take its total raised to date to US$50 million. PEG will use this latest round of investment to cement its position as a market leader in West Africa, where it already has operations in Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire and Senegal.

PEG provides credit for useful and productive assets, such as solar home systems, to underserved households in West Africa via its PAYG financing model. This enables its customers to replace their perpetual spending on poor-quality polluting fuels such as kerosene with solar energy.


"As the first PAYG financing company to set up in West Africa, we have always felt that we could build a large, profitable business by being laser-focused on financing the solar needs of underserved customers in this region. Our solar solutions deliver better, cleaner and cheaper energy to our customers, and we have been successful at expanding rapidly and profitably while improving the lives of some of the poorest and most vulnerable in the countries we operate in. More than 50 per cent of PEG's customers earn less than US$3 per day, while 89 per cent do not have access to the national electricity grid, and 82 per cent never received financing or access to credit before PEG entered their lives.' said PEG CEO, Hugh Whalan.

CDC Managing Director Holger Rothenbusch said, "We are very excited to be supporting PEG, which is the leading off-grid solar company in West Africa. This facility is the first local currency debt provided by CDC to a solar company in the region and marks an important step towards reducing the sector's exposure to currency fluctuations and increasing its long term financial sustainability."

PEG serves over 60,000 households (more than 300,000 beneficiaries) through 70 service centres, over 400 full-time staff and 550 commission based sales agents. More than 150 million people live with no access to electricity in West Africa and spend up to 30 per cent of their incomes on poor quality, polluting and sometimes dangerous fuels like kerosene, candles and batteries. Acknowledging this growth potential, Ademidun Edosomwan, Senior Investment Manager at Total Energy Ventures said "We have been following PEG for a while, and PEG's leadership in West Africa, where Total also has a large footprint, made it a logical investment."

In This Story:#PEG #HolgerRothenbusch #PAYG #HughWhalan #TotalEnegyVentures

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What can we expect from Apple's 'Show Time' event today?

Posted: 25 Mar 2019 08:52 AM PDT


A number of Apple devices saw upgrades this week. These included the iMac, iPad Air and mini, and AirPods. Now, these upgrades are being followed up with an event where the company is expected to announce its highly anticipated video streaming service.

Invitations were sent out to media a while ago for what is being called Apple's "Show Time" event on the 25th of March. The wording in the invite is regarded as a throwback to the 2006 Special Event where Apple announced iTV. That service later turned into the Apple TV we know today and now there's a new television-esque service on the horizon.

Alongside the video streaming service, it's also anticipated that Apple will be announcing both gaming and news subscription services.

The gaming service was first mentioned back in January by Cheddar and will reportedly let users access a library of iOS games by paying a monthly subscription fee.

A year ago, Apple took over Texture, a virtual magazine newsstand. Known as the "Netflix of magazine publishing", Texture had around 200 magazines available for a monthly subscription. This acquisition was a big step in painting Apple as a spokesman for trusted media sources and now it is taking the next step by offering its own news subscription service.

As for the streaming service, it is set to compete with other massive streaming services like Amazon, Netflix and Hulu. How much it will differ from current Apple TV offerings right now is still uncertain, but there does seem to be an emphasis on offering bundles with cable services like HBO, Showtime and Starz. There are also whispers of original content, but some reports, such as one from Tech Crunch, suggest that this content will be free.

The event will begin at 10 AM PT (7 PM CAT) on Monday, March 25, and will be hosted inside Cupertino's Steve Jobs Theater. To watch a live stream of the event, or to watch a live stream of the empty theatre as a teaser to the event later today, click through to
https://www.apple.com/apple-events/livestream/

In This Story:#Airpod #iMac #iPad #iTV #SteveJobs #Cheddar #AppleTV

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Obaseki commiserates with Ohiwerei over wife’s passing

Posted: 25 Mar 2019 08:36 AM PDT


Godwin Obaseki
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has commiserated with Dr. Felix Ohiwerei and his family over the passing of his wife, Mrs. Janet Ohiwerei.

 The governor, who expressed sadness over the news of Mrs. Ohiwerei's passing, consoled Dr. Ohiwerei, praying that God grants him and his family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

 According to him, "I received the news of the passing of Mrs. Janet Ohiwerei with shock. At this moment of grief, I urge you to take solace in the memories that you shared with her and the abiding love of God.

"Mrs. Ohiwerei was a great woman, who stood for the finest ideals of motherhood. She was a great pillar in the family and worked hard to the benefit of her family, immediate environment and the society at large.

 "She was a strong, dedicated Christian, who toiled tirelessly in the vineyard of the Lord to propagate the gospel. We will miss her guidance."

 "As you and the family grieve over the passing of Mrs. Ohiwerei, on behalf of the government and the good people of Edo State, I extend my heartfelt condolences to you and pray that you find the fortitude to bear the loss," the governor added.

He said the state government will fully participate in her funeral and the events that follow, in solidarity with the family.


In This Story:#GodwinObaseki #JanetOhiwerei #FelixOhiwerei

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African youths urged to deliver new Africa

Posted: 25 Mar 2019 08:12 AM PDT

Adama Barrow
The President of the Republic of The Gambia, His Excellency Adama Barrow has urged African youths to work towards delivering a new Africa.

He also challenged the African youths to look at the urgency of the challenges confronting the continent especially the youth constituency and find ways at addressing it.

The President who was represented by the Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Hadrammeh Sidibeh stated this while declaring the 3rd Pan African Youth Conference on African Unity and Development and the General Assembly of African Youth Commission (AYC) open in Banjul, The Gambia.

"Pan Africanism and African integration, governance and employment, irregular migration, peace and security, health and well being and climate change remain a concern of all from politicians, experts, activists to citizens particularly Africans.



" Young African leaders like you must continue to initiate, innovate and inspire to address these concerns", he said.

Sidibeh then lamented the increasing rate of poverty in Africa stressing on the need to confront this heads on.

"The paradox of Africa is the other of civilization. Africa is the cradle of humanity, Africa is the richest continent on earth but yet her sons and daughter continue to languish in poverty and other human conditions which must be confronted heads on."

He further charged the youths to rise to the challenges and take ownership and make the best use of every existing opportunity.

"It is time, without further delay, to harness these potentials into economic, political and civic leadership spaces in the continent. "

In her welcome address, the acting Executive Chairperson of the African Youth Commission (AYC), Ms. Natalie Makundane said the conference is to work towards the unification and development of Africa through youth power and leadership.

She stated that a lot of expected from the youths in Africa urging them To Help deliver the Africa that is needed.

"The Africa we want to see is in is and we have to be the chance we need. I am convinced that there is abundant energy in the youths and other young Africans to deliver the Africa we want."

Over 300 youth delegates and leaders from African countries are in attendance of the conference which will take place for three days to be ended with the annual General Assembly meeting of the African Youth Commission.

The youths are expected to deliberate on a number of issues and come up with solutions to address the challenges facing the continent.

In This Story:#HadrammehSidibeh #AYC #NatalieMakundane #AdamaBarrow

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Offa robbery: Court refuses post-mortem examination of dead suspect

Posted: 25 Mar 2019 08:03 AM PDT

Offa Robbery
Kwara state High Court sitting in Ilorin, the state capital Monday refused the exhumation of the corpse of the death principal suspect, Michael Adikwu in the April 5th, 2018 bloody Offa robbery incident, for post-mortem examination to determine the cause of his death.

But the court granted the prayer of the defence asking for an independent examination of the alleged gunshot injuries sustained by the first, second and third accused persons in the case.

The accused persons Ayoade Akinnibosun (1st accused person), Ibikunle Ogunleye (2nd accused person) and Adeola Abraham (3rd accused person), Salaudeen Azeez (4th accused person) and Niyi Ogundiran (5th accused person) were in court.

Earlier, the 5th accused person (Niyi Ogundiran) narrated in the court how the police extracted his confessional statement from him under duress.



The first, second and third accused persons had at the last adjourned date accused the police of shooting them on the legs to instill fear in them before extracting statement from them.

They also alleged that the police shot death Michael Adikwu while in their custody contrary to what the police said that the man died of an ailment in a hospital.

As a result, defence counsel Mathias Emeribe said that "in view of the fact that the four accused persons had given their stories, I hereby apply for an independent medical examination of the legs of the first,
second and third accused persons to determine whether the wounds on their legs are products of gunshots.

"I also ask for an order to carry out autopsy on the death of Michael Adikwu, the principal suspect so as to find corroboration to evidence of especially the 5th accused person as well as all the other three
persons.

"The essence of this is not unconnected with the fact that Adikwu was initially one of the accused persons charged along with others and it is important that one of their own was allegedly killed before them. The fact of the cause of the death must be determined in order to find out the truth as top how the confessional statements were obtained.

"The name Michael Adikwu was repeated consistently by all the four accused persons in this trial within trial and I think it will be in the interest of justice for the accused persons to put in a proper
defence to get the result of that medical examination."
But prosecution counsel Prof Wahab Egbewole (SAN) opposed the application vehemently, describing it as strange.

Said Egbewole: "I urge the court to refuse this strange application; justice is not a one way traffic. It is available to all the parties and not only for the accused.

"For the record, this is a trial within trial specifically to determine the voluntariness of the statements of the accused persons. It is not for the court to look for evidence to corroborate his allegation. It is for him to do that.

"This application is tantamount to inviting your lordship to come to the arena. The application is clearly shopping for evidence. The shooting of Adikwu has no relevance to the issues of a trial within
trial."

Having listened to both parties, presiding judge, Justice Halima Salman took a shot break of proceeding before delivering her ruling.

In her ruling Justice Salman said "the court will avail all the parties all the facilities available in this case. It is therefore in the interest of justice and fair hearing to allow for a medical examination to know whether the healed wounds on the three suspects' legs emanated from gunshots. I therefore grant the first prayer.

"On the post-mortem examination of the corpse of the dead Michael Adikwu, there is nothing the autopsy will add to this case. It is baseless and pointless to grant the second prayer."

She ordered the court Registrar to prepare the "enroll order today to be served on both the defence and prosecution."

Justice Salman adjourned the case to April 8th for continuation of defence in trial within trial.

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DJ Cuppy Get's New Ferrari Portofino Car Worth N75M

Posted: 25 Mar 2019 06:32 AM PDT

Obviously DJ Cuppy is a huge fan of exotic cars as she has added a Ferrari Portofino car worth N75M in her garage.

The billionaire heiress of the Otedola dynasty and disc jockey took to her Instagram page on Monday, March 25, 2019, where she shared a photo of the newly acquired exotic car. She went on to caption the photo with a quote;


"Level up! 🏎💨 Shoutout to @Mr_Ferrari_London #FerrariPortofino," she wrote. Congratulations to DJ Cuppy on this latest addition to her garage of beautiful and expensive cars.

It looks like DJ Cuppy wants us to know that she would be having a unique and expensive trend in 2019. Recall that a few months ago, she bought a Royce Rolls Phantom and left fans in shock.
DJ Cuppy


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Adesua Etomi discusses personal style with Vogue magazine as they crown her Nollywoods 'rom-com queen'

Posted: 25 Mar 2019 06:25 AM PDT

Adesua Etomi
 Adesua Etomi's Vogue cover still has the whole of Nigeria reeling as she flies the flag for the country. Now, she sits down to talk about her personal style.

Last week, Nigeria's Nollywood darling shocked us all by dropping a US Vogue cover. The actress was chronicled alongside other actresses as part of a group of rising global acting icons. The stunning Adesua was pictured alongside stars like Scarlett Johansson, Depika Padukone and Eiza Gonzalez.

In a more in-depth feature with Vogue, Adesua talks about her personal style and mentions some of her favourite Nigerian designers including Mai Atafo, Purple and Tope FnR.

She walks the style bible through a range of looks including sharp tailoring, a more casual look with sneakers and a classic pair of tailored trousers with a chiffon blouse.


Vogue writes:

As one of Nigeria's brightest stars, Adesua Etomi makes every outfit count. Nollywood, the nation's thriving film community, is filled with well-dressed actresses, but Etomi leads a new generation of women who work locally but think globally. She is the rare leading lady who can move seamlessly between drama and comedy: Etomi trained in the theater, performing classics like The Crucible, before making the jump to the big screen with her breakthrough role in 2014's Knocking on Heavens Door, which centered on an abusive relationship between a seemingly perfect couple.

Etomi's dramatic work won her raves, but U.S. audiences know her best as Nollywood's rom-com queen. Her uproariously funny global smash, The Wedding Party, satirized the tradition of fantasy nuptials down to the smallest detail and quickly became the nation's highest grossing film of all time.

Though she stands at the center of the world's second-largest film market (only India produces more), you don't need to have be a cinéaste to keep up with her. On Instagram where she boasts over 2 million followers, Etomi's presence looms large. She's free to update fans about her latest projects, encourage them to vote in their local elections, and share a few sweetheart selfies with husband, musician Banky W., and she makes the most of her platform, especially where style is concerned.

Etomi is apt to share a picture of herself in ornate gowns from Lagos-based labels like Purple and Matopeda, or switch gears with a sharp Mai Atafo suit. She always makes a point to showcase the best in African design, keeping her outfits as varied as the roles she takes on.




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Toyin Abraham, has showed Interest in Increasing her Backside

Posted: 25 Mar 2019 06:20 AM PDT

Toyin Abraham
According to a report by Vanguard, Abraham displayed her interest to increase the size of her bum when her colleague, Nkechi Blessing Sunday advertised bum enhancing products on Instagram.

The 'Ghost and a tout' star publicly showed her interest in the bum enhancing product called 'bum booster,' by writing "Can I get it please," under the comment section of the Instagram post by Nkechi Blessing Sunday.


The 'Alakada' actress' request for wanting the bum booster has generated several reactions from different quarters - majorly fans and Instagram followers.



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Eniola Badmus said she's Thinking Suicide

Posted: 25 Mar 2019 03:16 PM PDT

Eniola Badmus
Eniola Badmus got many of her fans and Instagram followers scared on Saturday, March 23, 2019, when she wrote, "I'm thinking suicide" on her Instastory.


Seeing her late mother.....

In late February, Eniola Badmus told her 2 million followers on Instagram that she died and saw her mum in heaven.

It made her cry like a child according to a comment displayed on her Instastory on the 27th day of the month.

She is missing her mum in an IG post she published 13 days earlier. Getting by in life would have been easier if she still had her around.

"Dear mum, living without you is still an alien feeling to me, I wonder if I'll ever understand it, I miss you with every passing day.

"Without you the last few years has been the most difficult journey of life, going through it alone without your motivation and smile is the hardest way to live."

Much later, precisely, on Saturday, March 2, 2019, her thoughts on IG were focused on her late father, who departed two years ago.

Losing him was a nightmare manifesting according to the actress who still cannot deal with the pain of not having him around no more.

"People say time heals every pain. But I am still in pain. How can I replace your love, your care? I miss you dad. Your girl misses you so much."



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Naira Marely has shared the visuals to his collaboration with Zlatan, Illuminati

Posted: 25 Mar 2019 06:09 AM PDT


Barely 48 hours after the release of their latest collaboration, Naira Marley has now shared the video to his new single, 'Illuminati' featuring Zlatan.

The song features the duo bragging about all the money that they have.

The video was directed by Scilla Owusu.



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The Dubai government has revealed that R.Kelly's planned trip to it's Emirates is nothing but a hoax

Posted: 25 Mar 2019 06:04 AM PDT

According to TMZ, the Dubai Media Office issued a statement on Sunday, March 24, 2019, where it denied R. Kelly's claims that he might need to fly there for potential gigs. It went on to reveal that there were no planned concerts for R. Kelly that the government was aware of.It didn't end there, it also went to debunk the news that R.Kelly will be paying a visit to the ruling Al Maktoum family in Dubai. 
R.Kelly

Authorities in Dubai have not received any request for a performance by singer R. Kelly nor are there any venues that have been booked,'' it's statement read. This is coming a few days after R.Kelly had appealed to the court to release his passport and allow him to travel out of the country for a concert in Dubai. 



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Davido lost out to Taylor Swift at 2019 Kid's Choice Awards in Los Angeles, Saturday, March 22, 2019

Posted: 25 Mar 2019 05:38 AM PDT

Davido
Davido lost out to Taylor Swift in the Favorite Global Music Star category at the 2019 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.

Following a successful 2018, Davido, who had been nominated alongside the likes of BlackPink from Asia, Troye Sivan from Australia/New Zealand, Europe's David Guetta, Taylor Swift from North America, J Balvin from Latin America and UK's HRVY was however unable to add another gong to his packed cabinet.

The award which was hosted by DJ Khaled honored major names in the entertainment industry in the categories of music, movies, TV and more.

Full List of Winners at Kid's Choice Awards 2019

Favorite Music Group

The Chainsmokers

Fall Out Boy

Imagine Dragons

Maroon 5 -- WINNER

Migos

Twenty One Pilots

Favorite Male Artist

Bruno Mars

DJ Khaled

Drake

Justin Timberlake

Luke Bryan

Shawn Mendes -- WINNER

Favorite Female Artist

Beyoncé

Camila Cabello

Cardi B

Ariana Grande -- WINNER

Selena Gomez

Taylor Swift

Favorite Song

"Delicate" (Taylor Swift)

"In My Blood" (Shawn Mendes)

"In My Feelings" (Drake)

"Natural" (Imagine Dragons)

"Thank U, Next" (Ariana Grande) -- WINNER

"Youngblood" (5 Seconds of Summer)

Favorite Breakout Artist

Billie Eilish -- WINNER

Cardi B

Dan + Shay

Juice WRLD

Kane Brown

Post Malone

Favorite Collaboration

"Girls Like You" (Maroon 5, featuring Cardi B)

"Happier" (Marshmello, featuring Bastille)

"I Like It" (Cardi B, Bad Bunny, J Balvin)

"Meant to Be" (Bebe Rexha, featuring Florida Georgia Line)

"No Brainer" (DJ Khaled, featuring Justin Bieber, Chance the Rapper, Quavo) -- WINNER

"SICKO MODE" (Travis Scott, featuring Drake)

Favorite Social Music Star

Baby Ariel

Chloe x Halle

Jack & Jack

JoJo Siwa -- WINNER

Max & Harvey

Why Don't We

Favorite Global Music Star

Africa: Davido

Asia: BLACKPINK

Australia/New Zealand: Troye Sivan

Europe: David Guetta

North America: Taylor Swift -- WINNER

Latin America: J Balvin

United Kingdom: HRVY

Favorite Movie

Aquaman

Avengers: Infinity War -- WINNER

Black Panther

Mary Poppins Returns

The Kissing Booth

To All the Boys I've Loved Before

Favorite Movie Actor

Chadwick Boseman (T'Challa/Black Panther, Black Panther)

Chris Evans (Steve Rogers/Captain America, Avengers: Infinity War)

Chris Hemsworth (Thor, Avengers: Infinity War)

Dwayne Johnson (Will Sawyer, Skyscraper)

Jason Momoa (Arthur Curry/Aquaman, Aquaman)

Noah Centineo (Peter Kavinsky, To All the Boys I've Loved Before) -- WINNER

Favorite Movie Actress

Emily Blunt (Mary Poppins, Mary Poppins Returns)

Joey King (Shelly "Elle" Evans, The Kissing Booth) -- WINNER

Lupita Nyong'o (Nakia, Black Panther)

Rihanna (Nine Ball, Ocean's 8)

Scarlett Johansson (Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow, Avengers: Infinity War)

Zoe Saldana (Gamora, Avengers: Infinity War)

Favorite Superhero

Chadwick Boseman (T'Challa/Black Panther, Black Panther)

Chris Evans (Steve Rogers/Captain America, Avengers: Infinity War)

Chris Hemsworth (Thor, Avengers: Infinity War)

Jason Momoa (Arthur Curry/Aquaman, Aquaman)

Robert Downey Jr. (Tony Stark/Iron Man, Avengers: Infinity War) -- WINNER

Scarlett Johansson (Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow, Avengers: Infinity War)

Favorite Butt-Kicker

Chris Pratt (Owen Grady, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom) -- WINNER

Danai Gurira (Okoye, Black Panther)

Dwayne Johnson (Will Sawyer, Skyscraper)

Emilia Clarke (Qi'ra, Solo: A Star Wars Story)

Michael B. Jordan (Adonis Johnson, Creed II)

Zoe Saldana (Gamora, Avengers: Infinity War)

Favorite Animated Movie

The Grinch

Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation

Incredibles 2 -- WINNER

Peter Rabbit

Ralph Breaks the Internet

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Favorite Male Voice from an Animated Movie

Adam Sandler (Dracula, Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation) -- WINNER

Andy Samberg (Johnny, Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation)

Benedict Cumberbatch (Grinch, The Grinch)

Channing Tatum (Migo, Smallfoot)

James Corden (Peter Rabbit, Peter Rabbit)

Shameik Moore (Miles Morales/Spider-Man, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse)

Favorite Female Voice from an Animated Movie

Gal Gadot (Shank, Ralph Breaks the Internet)

Hailee Steinfeld (Gwen Stacy/Spider-Gwen, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse)

Kristen Bell (Jade Wilson, Teen Titans GO! to the Movies)

Selena Gomez (Mavis, Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation) -- WINNER

Yara Shahidi (Brenda, Smallfoot)

Zendaya (Meechee, Smallfoot)

Favorite Funny TV Show

The Big Bang Theory

BUNK'D

Fuller House -- WINNER

Henry Danger

Modern Family

Raven's Home

Favorite TV Drama

A Series of Unfortunate Events

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina

The Flash

Riverdale -- WINNER

Stranger Things

The Walking Dead

Favorite Reality Show

America's Got Talent -- WINNER

American Idol

American Ninja Warrior

Dancing with the Stars: Juniors

Double Dare

The Voice

Favorite TV Host

Ellen DeGeneres (Ellen's Game of Games) -- WINNER

Kevin Hart (TKO: Total Knock Out)

Liza Koshy & Marc Summers (Double Dare)

Nick Cannon & JoJo Siwa (Lip Sync Battle Shorties)

Ryan Seacrest (American Idol)

Tyra Banks (America's Got Talent)

Favorite TV Judges

Simon Cowell, Mel B, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel (America's Got Talent) -- WINNER

Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie (American Idol)

Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli, Carrie Ann Inaba, (Dancing With the Stars)

Sean "Diddy" Combs, DJ Khaled, Meghan Trainor (THE FOUR: BATTLE FOR STARDOM)

Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, Adam Levine, Blake Shelton (The Voice)

Jennifer Lopez, Derek Hough, NE-YO (World of Dance)

Favorite Cartoon

ALVINNN!!! and The Chipmunks

The Boss Baby: Back in Business

The Loud House

Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

SpongeBob SquarePants -- WINNER

Teen Titans Go!

Favorite Male TV Star

Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas Sinclair, Stranger Things)

Grant Gustin (Barry Allen/The Flash, The Flash)

Jace Norman (Henry Hart/Kid Danger, Henry Danger) -- WINNER

Jim Parsons (Sheldon Cooper, The Big Bang Theory)

Karan Brar (Ravi Ross, BUNK'D)

Neil Patrick Harris (Count Olaf, A Series of Unfortunate Events)

Favorite Female TV Star

Candace Cameron Bure (DJ Tanner-Fuller, Fuller House)

Kaley Cuoco (Penny, The Big Bang Theory)

Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven, Stranger Things)

Peyton Elizabeth Lee (Andi Mack, Andi Mack)

Raven-Symoné (Raven Baxter, Raven's Home)

Zendaya (K.C. Cooper, K.C. Undercover) -- WINNER

Favorite Social Star

David Dobrik -- WINNER

Emma Chamberlain

Guava Juice

Lilly Singh

Miranda Sings

Ryan Toys Review

Favorite Video Game

Just Dance 2019 -- WINNER

LEGO® The Incredibles

Marvel's Spider-Man

Super Smash Bros.™ Ultimate

Super Mario Party™

Favorite Gamer

DanTDM

Jacksepticeye

Markiplier

Ninja

Popular MMOs

SSSniperWolf​​ -- WINNER

Favorite South African Star

Kagiso Rabada

AKA - WINNER

Somizi Mhlongo

Nomzamo Mbatha


Siya Kolisi




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Police arrest two over kidnap of five-year-old in Warri

Posted: 25 Mar 2019 05:35 AM PDT


The Nigeria Police Force said it has arrested two suspects for their alleged involvement in the kidnap of a five-year-old girl.

The Suspects are Abdullahi Abubakar 'm' 30yrs and his mother, Mrs Jummai Salihu 62yrs old, both of Bukan-Kwatu, Lafia, Nasarawa State.

Abubakar who is said to be well-known to the family of the victim kidnapped the girl under the pretext of helping her to cross the road.

The girl, Aisha Ibrahim was kidnapped on 16th March 2019 at Ibudu 1 Area of Warri, Delta State.



Abubakar abducted her and took her from Warri to Lafia, Nasarawa State where he kept her with his mother while he contacted the parents of the victim for ransom.

Details of how the arrest was made is contained in a statement in Abuja on Monday by the Force Spokesman, ACP Frank Mba.

It reads: "On receipt of the information, Police detectives from the Force Headquarters, Abuja, acting on the directives of the Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP Mohammed Adamu swung into action which led to the arrest of the suspects and rescue of the victim.

"The two suspects are Abdullahi Abubakar 'm' 30yrs and his mother, Mrs Jummai Salihu 62yrs old, both of Bukan-Kwatu, Lafia, Nasarawa State. Abdullahi Abubakar the principal suspect, who is well-known to the family of the victim, under the pretext of helping the victim to cross the road, abducted her and took her from Warri, Delta State to Lafia, Nasarawa State where he kept her with his mother (second suspect) while he contacted the parents of the victim for ransom."

The Police said the suspects have made useful statements to the Police on the roles they played in the kidnap adding that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other suspects, particularly one Inusah Ibrahim 'm' 58yrs of No.7 UCC Road, Hausa Quarters, Warri, Delta State, connected to the crime.

Meanwhile, the IGP has observed that parents and guardians should be aware that most criminal harms done to children, including child stealing, child trafficking, rape, defilement, abduction, and kidnap are usually carried out by persons they are familiar with.

He advised Parents and Guardians to pay close attention to their children and wards especially on their movements to and fro school in order to prevent any untoward situation that might endanger or bring the children to harm's way.

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Nigerian Comedian, MC Shakara has been involved in a ghastly Car Accident

Posted: 25 Mar 2019 05:24 AM PDT

In a post shared by blogger, Instablog9ja on Monday, March 25, 2019, the accident occurred around 3 a.m this morning, in Lagos. According to an eyewitness, the car somersaulted several times almost claiming the life of the comedian.

In the photos shared on the blog, MC Shakara is seen sitting beside the wrecked car that almost took his life, unscathed. It is not clear if the comedian has visited a hospital or is in good shape but we promise to keep you posted as the story develops.

The number of celebrities getting involved in accidents over the last few years have been in the increase. The last celebrity accident we recorded was that of TV girl, Bolanle Olukanni.

MC Shakara

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Ex-BBNaija Winner, Miracle: 'Pls don’t bring my friends and I into your reunion lies and propaganda'

Posted: 25 Mar 2019 05:20 AM PDT

Ex-BBNaija Winner, Miracle
Big Brother Naija 'Double Wahala' winner, Miracle Igbokwe has asked that he and his friends be excused from discussions in the ongoing Big Brother Reunion.

Reacting to allegations that he told Nina about Tobi and Alex having sex in South Africa, Miracle took to his Twitter handle to give a stern warning to his fellow ex-housemates.


"Pls don't bring my friends and I into your reunion lies and propaganda," he wrote on Friday night, March 22, 2019, after the Reunion show aired on the dedicated Big Brother Naija channel.


On Day 4 of the 'Big Brother Naija Reunion show,' Miracle's name had come up when Dee One accused him of snubbing his events and failing to associate with other ex-housemates. Tobi, however, rose in support of Miracle.

On Day 5 of the 'Big Brother Naija Reunion show,' Cee-c told Ebuka that Alex and Tobi had sex together in South Africa. She further revealed that Nina told her about it.


When asked, Nina said her 'friend,' Miracle told her that Tobi and Alex had sex in South Africa.

Miracle has been missing in action since the 'Big Brother Naija Reunion show' kicked off.

Ebuka informed viewers the trainee pilot, is currently in an aviation school in far away the United States of America.

In a short video, Miracle expressed his apologies for being unable to make it due to activities in school.



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Court adjourns indefinitely trial of El-Zakzaky, wife

Posted: 25 Mar 2019 05:11 AM PDT

Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky
A Kaduna State High Court presided over by Justice Gideon Kurada on Monday adjourned indefinitely, the trial of the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), also known as Shiite, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, and his wife, Zinat.

NAN reports that El-Zakzaky and wife,  are standing trial over allegations of culpable homicide, unlawful assembly, and disruption of the public peace, among others.
The judge, Justice Gideon Kurada, adjourned indefinitely, following his appointment to serve as the judge in the Presidential and National Assembly Elections Petitions Tribunal in Yobe.
Speaking to newsmen shortly after the adjournment, Femi Falana, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and lead counsel to the defendants said, aside the absence of the trial Judge, his Clients (El-Zakzaky and wife Zinat), were in dire need of medical attention, the reason they could not appear in court.
Falana said that his clients had not been given adequate medical care since Dec. 14, 2015, when they were detained.

"So the Court has adjourned Sine die, meaning indefinitely. My clients are yet to access any form of medical attention even after the court had ordered so.
"The Case had to be adjourned as both my clients need time to attend to their health," Falana said.
NAN reports that the court had on Tuesday, Jan.  22, ordered the Kaduna State Government to avail the IMN leader and his wife Zinat, access to medical care.
The judge had on that date also accepted the withdrawal of charges against the third and fourth defendants, Yahya Yakubu and Sunusi Abdulqadir, who were standing trial alongside the IMN leader

Prosecution counsel, Dari Bayero had told newsmen after the proceedings that they had withdrawn the charges against the third and fourth defendants.

Bayero added that the court had asked the prosecution to amend its charges to conform with the new development.

Source:(NAN)
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Nara gets heartbroken in episode One of 'Life as it is'

Posted: 25 Mar 2019 05:08 AM PDT


The first episode of the first season of Uche Odoh's web series, 'Life as it is,' is out and is themed, 'Moving Out'.

The debut episode released on Thursday, March 21, had Nara played by Shalewa Ashafa moving out of her mum's home.

Nara's mum, Mrs Nkechi, played by Uche Macauley, was unhappy that her daughter is leaving her house for greener pasture. Mrs Nkechi expressed dissatisfaction that Nara is going to be with her older cousin, Jumoke played by Linda Osifo, and called in the prophet played by Lateef Adedimeji, to pray for her.

Nara finds out that her boyfriend, Jide played by Shawn Faqua, was cheating on her with another lady, whom he had introduced to her as her friend.


The young Nara left home heartbroken before her mum wakes up. She was welcomed by Jumoke, who introduced an older man as her boyfriend.

The short series also features Chike Osebuka, Adebukola Oladipupo, Bassey Ekpenyong, Uche Nwaefuna, and Christian Paul.

Directed and produced by Uche Odoh, new episodes of the web series premieres on Thursdays on YouTube.

'Life as it is' focuses on the life of a naive young lady 'Nara' who moves out of her overbearing mother's house Mrs Nkechi to spend time with her Aunty, Jumoke. The web series will take us through Nara's ordeal with work, relationship and basically life as it is.



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Ganduje thanks supporters for re-electing him

Posted: 25 Mar 2019 05:03 AM PDT

Abdullahi Ganduje
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has thanked the people of the state for re-electing him for a second term.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday declared Ganduje, winner of the Kano State governorship supplementary election held Saturday.

In the supplementary election held in 28 out of the 44 local government areas in the state, Ganduje won by scoring 45,876 votes to the PDP Abba Yusuf's 10,239.

State Returning Officer Prof. Bello Shehu,  announced that Ganduje scored a total vote of 1,033,695 while Mr Yusuf polled 1,024,713.
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Ganduje, who made the promise in his re-election speech on Sunday night in Kano, called on all to join hands with him to build the state.‎
He also said that ‎he would run an all-inclusive government that will carry everyone along in the administration of the state.

‎‎The governor thanked the people for their believing in his capacity to lead them and for the peaceful conduct of the March 23 re-run election.

The governor also promised not to fail the electorate.

He also pledged to consolidate on his achievement and also embark on a people-oriented project.

" We going to complete all projects and initiate new ones and we are also open to new ideas and new vision," he said.

‎The governor who thanks God for the resounding victory urged the people of the state irrespective of their political inclination to join hands to move Kano forward.

"I thank all who voted me, those that did not vote me and those who did not vote at all.

"Girlchild education, agriculture, women and youth empowerment, healthcare delivery, peace and security will be my focus in the next four years.

"I thank you for the fresh mandate and I promise to serve you better because the victory is not for me or my deputy, the victory is for the good people of Kano.‎

"As we get ready to start our second term, I urge you to continue to maintain the peace we have so far enjoyed," he said.

‎He commended INEC  for their professionalism and also thanked the electorate in the state for re-electing President Muhammadu Buhari.

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