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- American Model and Actress, Amber Rose has been hospitalized
- Movie: ‘4th Republic’ is a political thriller that sticks to the relatable facts
- Marvin Boss, Don Jazzy finally reveals why he’s not yet married
- Niniola ecstatic after Drake followed her first on Instagram, See Teni's reaction
- Philippines president, brags about his huge p£nis
- South Africa:Cisco launches Incubation hub for SMMEs in Durban
- Foldable Phones to 30million units by 2023 says Gartner
- Visa,Branch collaborate to expand financial access across Sub-Saharan Africa
- Breaking: Robbers lay siege on bank in Idoani
- Breaking: Stampede as fire guts Imo Airport arrival terminal
- Ikpeazu sacks political appointees
- Herdsmen killing: security beefed up in Anambra community
- Intending Pilgrim crushed to death in Lafia
- Family of five, 3-month-old killed in Ebonyi boundary crisis
- Buhari calls for safe, inclusive digital world
- Ahmed, Emefiele join experts at IMF/World Bank meeting
- Breaking: FG declares emergency on public health
- How father, son raped, impregnated 13-yr-old girl
- 2019 UTME slips: Adhere strictly to printing order, JAMB tells candidates
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- Runtown Shares Cover Of His New Album On Online
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| American Model and Actress, Amber Rose has been hospitalized Posted: 09 Apr 2019 12:00 AM PDT
On Wednesday, April 3, 2019 the talk show host disclosed via an Instagram post that she was expecting a baby boy with her boyfriend Alexander Edwards, Def Jam Record label executive. "@ae4president and I are SUPER excited to announce that we have a Sweet little Baby Boy on the way! P.S Sebastian is soooooo Happy to be a big brother!"  The pregnant, curvy model who is expecting her second child is reportedly suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum (A severe type of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy). According to TMZ, the 35-year-old singer and dancer who is expecting a baby boy in October, had to be hospitalised due to her condition. Amber has been admitted at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in California where she was reportedly receiving IV treatments because she is losing weight and vomiting constantly. The curvy model have once dated rappers Kanye West and 21 Savaage, already had a son Sebastian, aged six, with her ex-husband, Wiz Khalifa. In This Story: #American #Model #Actress #AmberRose #Hospitalized Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| Movie: ‘4th Republic’ is a political thriller that sticks to the relatable facts Posted: 08 Apr 2019 11:30 PM PDT '4th Republic' is a thrilling political procedural that chronicles Nigeria's political and electoral system in the last two decades. '4th Republic' is a long, and intriguing trip through tribunal process with an expose on the messy web of deceit, betrayal, and discord behind the scenes. The political thriller also reveals a harrowing round of blockage faced by investigators and masterminded by more powerful figures. Writers, Emil B. Garuba and Zainab Omaki exploit a tight screenplay that is relatable, void of distraction, direct, and succinctly clear. '4th Republic' is sharp-witted and fiery like many political thrillers that come out distinct despite being weaved in a web of melodrama. The story is a perfectly concise 120-minute summary of Nigeria's political, electoral and judicial efforts in sustaining the republic's democracy. Kate Henshaw (as Mabel King) is composed, determined, and an incorruptible female politician eager to make a change in the Confluence state. And in Enyinna Nwigwe (as Ike), a collected, young and brilliant chap, she found a trustworthy and incorruptible aide. Supporting roles from Bimbo Manuel, Linda Ejiofor, Yakubu Mohammed, Sani Muazu, Six Foot Plus, and Medupin Olalekan make certain that every scene is stuffed with stellar performances.  The movie plot is centered on the canceled votes from Ikomi LG, the largest local government area in Confluence state after electoral officers were massacred and election materials were burned. Mabel King is called to the fore when her campaign director, Sikiru was murdered alongside INEC officials and Youth Corp members working with the officials. And the plot to unravel the culprits behind the massacre as well as contest the result announced by INEC sees Mabel seeking redress at an election tribunal.  Bimbo Manuel (as St. James) is a cold and mean villain in this political thriller. In his usual character, Manuel gives a no-holds-barred performance as the loyal and ruthless aide to serving Sani Muazu (as Governor Sani). As the governor's man Friday, Manuel pulls all the strings and ensures his bosses perceived enemies are taken care of - be it bad or good. Ishaya Bako struck gold casting Bimbo Manuel for the role of St James. '4th Republic' further turns complex election tribunal conversations between legal practitioners into a couple of interesting and enjoyable scenes. Here, rap act, Six Foot Plus got his chance to interpret the role of a defense lawyer with the backing of the state and ability to make a case in the glaring eyes of truth. Maybe not all election tribunals have become interesting watch for your average audience, but Emil B. Garuba and Zainab Omaki are two tremendous interpreters. Both writers neither left us in the dust or spoke too high above our heads And Bako encapsulates a typical 18 months election tribunal is just 2 hours. It's crystal clear that Bako's directorial brilliance has rubbed off on the final outcome of the movie, '4th Republic'. Bako's writing ability complements his directorial talent while heightening the nostalgic moments in the film and depriving it of derivative or over saturation. The flow of the film feels natural and original. Written by Emil B. Garuba and Zainab Omaki, '4th Republic' is co-produced by Griot Studios Ltd. and Amateur Heads Productions with Bem Pever, Ishaya Bako, Kemi 'Lala' Akindoju and Ummi A. Yakubu serving as producers. 4TH REPUBLIC - TRAILER #2 In This Story: #Movie #4thRepublic #Political #Thriller #Sticks #Relatable #Facts Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| Marvin Boss, Don Jazzy finally reveals why he’s not yet married Posted: 08 Apr 2019 11:00 PM PDT
He made the revelation while on episode of "Street Hop" on Hip TV and according to him, his choice of being single is simply because there are lots of amazing people and he is not sure of which one to go for. "There are a lot of amazing people, that's why I can't pick one. It doesn't have anything to do with my status. I have trust issues but I feel like even if I wasn't Don Jazzy, I probably would be the same," he said.  This is coming just after the music producer took to his Instagram account to tease that he now has a girlfriend. Speaking about artistes who back out of music deals with his label, Don Jazzy said he has learned to move on in the face of the fast-growing nature of the country's music industry. "The Nigerian music industry has come a long way. We used to get sentimental about these things and some still are. Unlike when it used to take everyone unawares, people have gotten used to it," he explained. "I've been through almost every scenario you can think of in the music industry. It's not the end of the world. You get to realize that these things happen. If you get to a point where you feel you can do it by yourself, then why not?" "I don't really want to be with anyone that doesn't want to be with me. My contract is the only contract in the world that has the clause 'the moment you're tired, you can go." In This Story: #MarvinBoss #DonJazzy #Rreveals #married Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| Niniola ecstatic after Drake followed her first on Instagram, See Teni's reaction Posted: 08 Apr 2019 10:30 PM PDT American rapper, Drake has followed Nigerian afro-house singer Niniola on Instagram, and she is ecstatic about it.  Niniola took to Instagram to express her excitement as she wasn't following him when he followed her. "Imagine Waking Up in the Morning to find out Drake Just followed U… Hmmmm Dis Isolo girl Sha!!! i followed back immediately @champagnepapi Welcome #NINIOLA #QOAH #AFROBOSS #NAIJA2DWORLD"  Teni also joined fans to celebrate, as Drake followed her sister Niniola on Instagram. She wrote;  I can collapse!!!!!! We are going to LA!! EGBON MI TI BLOW DANU DANI!!!! Congratulations to the APATA FAMILY!!! Drake Oluwa champagne papi is now following my sister @officialniniola on IG. I will be sending invitation card for the party. Thanks and God bless. Number 9 APATA gang!!  See Teni's Reply below;  In This Story: #Niniola #ecstatic #Drake #followed #Instagram #Teni #Reaction Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| Philippines president, brags about his huge p£nis Posted: 08 Apr 2019 10:00 PM PDT
The 74-year-old politician made his bizarre claims while speaking at a public rally which took place at the Puerto Princesa City Coliseum in Palawan. According to the SunUK, he started off by boasting how he has a very impressive member which "points all the way up." Duterte then added a man's good looks count for nothing if he doesn't measure up. That's why, he explained, he would have been furious if God had given him a smaller penis. "If God gave me a small penis, I would have cut it in front of the altar," he said, drawing laughs from the crowd. "Son of a b*tch, is this all you have given me?" He then told how when he lived at the YMCA in Manila as a student he would walk around butt naked and drew admiration from other residents staring at his penis size. "My towel, I won't (wrap it around me). I will just walk towards them (naked) – they would admire me. (They'd tell me) 'Son of a b*tch, Duterte, you're so hard!'" He added, "When I was young, (my penis) almost looked up to the sky." Duterte then moved his microphone up and pointed it all the way to the ceiling at the Puerto Princesa City Coliseum in Palawan and said that his penis was so upright that the top would almost reach his belly button. The leader added: "I'm very thankful to my father. At least he let me out into the world highly-equipped." Duterte then recalled visiting a place which he simply described as full of women. "They ran away. 'We don't like him. That skinny guy. He won't stop (having sex)." In This Story: #Philippines #President #Brags #Huge #Penis Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| South Africa:Cisco launches Incubation hub for SMMEs in Durban Posted: 08 Apr 2019 10:53 AM PDT  Cisco in partnership with Minister of Communications, Telecommunications and Postal Services, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams launched of Cisco South Africa's USD $143 600,00 state-of-the-art Incubation Hub in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. This is the second facility of its kind, built by the company, in South Africa and aims to develop SMMEs as well as speed up their entry into the digital marketplace. The hub called 'Cisco Edge Incubation Centre' is part of the company's commitment to action priorities of the country's National Development Plan (NDP) 2030 in terms of creating jobs, enhancing skills development and boosting economic growth. Minister Ndabeno-Abrahams highlighted the importance of using technology to make economic freedom a reality for South Africans and driving this through SMMEs. She applauded Cisco for its contribution and commitment to building a digital conomy through real, tangible and meaning efforts such as training up youth and supporting local businesses. She hinted that she is in talks with the company after the Global Citizen Festival – where Cisco committed to training up 1 million young people in the data science space – about the department possibly coming on board to accelerate this goal. The hub, which will be based at Dube Trade Port, is a smart building with cutting-edge Cisco technology that offers complete business facilities including workspaces with high-speed broadband connectivity, video conferencing and collaboration platforms, as well as boardroom and training facilities. In addition, SMMEs will be able to connect with global Cisco experts, who can support them develop business ideas and concepts in a digital world. Dube Tade CEO Hamish Erskine explained that the Dube Trade Port is a renowned world-class special economic zone that enhances South Africa's manufacturing and export capabilities, and supports airport-related activities including cargo operations, agriculture, warehousing and commercial real estate. It is geared toward promoting business growth, the creation of employment, revenue generation, the export of value-added commodities and the attraction of foreign and local investment. It is owned by the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government. According to the SME Landscape Report 2018/2019 by research company In On Africa, the small business sector is a critical component of the national economy, as it is a major source of employment that drives economic growth. However, the report – which surveyed over 1,000 SME owners – also revealed that small businesses were young, vulnerable and in need of support. A key stumbling block was access to funding and access to market. 52 per cent of SME owners admitted that they needed a lot of assistance to reach markets as various industries were extremely competitive. As a result, many were failing in its first three years of operation. "Our goal is to enable SMMEs to accelerate their growth by ensuring they get access to world-class technology. We are living in a world that is changing faster than ever imagined and we are inspired by the prospect of an economy with abundant jobs, a place where entrepreneurs can thrive," says Clayton Naidoo, General Manager for Cisco Sub-Saharan Africa. "With technology comes many opportunities, especially in Africa, the fastest growing region in the world. Cisco recognises Africa's talent and we want to continue being an enabler of tech ecosystems across the continent. With our resources, SMMEs are not only able to grow but also stay competitive." Dube Trade Port CEO, Hamish Erskine, says the objective of the Cisco Edge Center is to create a circle of opportunity for unemployed ICT graduates and that they plan to do this with an ecosystem of partners. Representing the public Sector ecosystem will be SITA, who will work in partnership with Cisco to incubate SMMEs and ensure that they have the required skills to design, implement and manage government networks. These selected SMMEs will have equal opportunity to bid for SITA/ government ICT projects. "The kind of facilities at this hub will give entrepreneurs the kind of head start they require to gain a competitive advantage. It will also help them stay ahead of the game in a tough marketplace, while boosting economic growth for the country," says Erskine. The centre will provide SMMEs the opportunity to employ graduates from its Networking Academy (NetAcad) program to give them workplace experience. Netacad is the world's largest classroom giving students hands-on digital skills training for in-demand careers. For 20 years, NetAcad has changed the lives of 9.2 million students in 180 countries. In South Africa alone, more than 62,000 students (29 per cent of whom are female) have been trained with technical skills. The name of the centres stands for the competitiveness that most of these small businesses lack to establish and sustain successful enterprises. It is this resilience that we are determined to arm them: Experience, Design, GTM (Go to Market) and Earn. In This Story:#DubeTade #Cisco #SMMEs #Ndabeno-Abrahams #ClaytonNaidoo Sharing Is Caring. Share This Story  | ||||
| Foldable Phones to 30million units by 2023 says Gartner Posted: 08 Apr 2019 10:44 AM PDT
"For the eighth consecutive year, the PC market is at a standstill," said Ranjit Atwal, research director at Gartner. "PC shipments will total 258 million units in 2019, a 0.6 per cent decline from 2018." Traditional PCs are set to decline 3 per cent in 2019 to total 189 million units. "Consumers are increasingly retiring their PCs but not replacing them, with shipments down by another 2.5 million units in 2019. For businesses, the Windows 10 migration continues into the next phase. While the US is now in the final phase, China having delayed their migration still has a few years to go. "By moving the Windows 10 migration to 2020, organisations increase the risk of remaining on an unsupported operating system. Windows 7 support is scheduled to end in January 2020," said Mr Atwal. Gartner analysts predict that Windows 10 will represent 75 per cent of the professional PC market by 2021. Mobile Phone Market to Contract in 2019 But Return to Growth in 2020 Shipments of mobile phones are estimated to reach 1.8 billion units in 2019, a decline of 0.5 per cent year over year. "Users have reached a threshold for new technology and applications, which means that unless new models provide significant new utility, efficiency or experiences, users don't want or need to upgrade," said Roberta Cozza, research director at Gartner. "As a result, we expect the high-end mobile phone market to continue to show a decline in mature markets during 2019." In 2020, the mobile phone market is forecast to return to growth, with a shipments increase of 1.2 per cent from 2019. Nevertheless, vendors need to realise that consumers are extending the lifetime of their phones. Gartner expects the average high-end phone lifetime to increase from 2.6 years to 2.8 years through 2023. Foldable Phones to Account for 5 Per Cent of High-End Phones by 2023 A number of vendors recently unveiled foldable phones during Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, with many estimated to launch in late 2019. While Gartner analysts expect foldable phones to potentially re-inject innovation in the smartphone market, they are cautious about their short-term uptake due to trade-offs. Gartner estimates that foldable phones will account for 5 per cent of high-end phones by 2023, amounting to 30 million units. "We expect that users will use a foldable phone as they do their regular smartphone, picking it up hundreds of times a day, unfolding it sporadically and typing on its plastic screen, which may scratch quickly depending on the way it folds," said Ms Cozza. "Through the next five years, we expect foldable phones to remain a niche product due to several manufacturing challenges. In addition to the surface of the screen, the price is a barrier despite we expect to decline with time. Currently priced at $2,000, foldable phones present too many trade-offs, even for many early technology adopters." In the short term, Gartner analysts expect manufacturers to provide more form factor experimentation with foldable phones, as they aim to understand optimal usability patterns and user preferences. "A key consideration for product managers is to place usability at the core of their product development, ensuring the user experience is continuous and seamless across all foldable screens," said Ms Cozza. In This Story:#RanjitAtwal # RobertaCozza #Gartner #MobileMarket #PCMarket Sharing Is Caring. Share This Stoy  | ||||
| Visa,Branch collaborate to expand financial access across Sub-Saharan Africa Posted: 08 Apr 2019 10:38 AM PDT
This partnership represents Visa's broader strategy to collaborate with and invest in rapidly growing FinTech companies that are reaching consumers and merchants not previously addressed by traditional financial services. n As a part of the agreement, Branch will also implement Visa payment services into its platform, to give consumers the ability to make payments using a card or a mobile phone. The move is part of Visa's strategy to leverage mobile to digitize payments and is expected to pave the way for cash-free payments. Commenting on the announcement, Visa's Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, Fintech and Ventures, Otto Williams said, "Traditional barriers such as a credit score and bank account make financial accessibility a challenge for millions of people in Kenya and the region. By focusing on digitizing payments, we aim to build a more digitally inclusive ecosystem. We are confident that our collaboration with Branch will deliver on seamless access to finance for the unbanked.'' Branch will also offer preferential loan terms to Visa merchants who accept Visa on mobile QR codes in Kenya. IT will also extend this service to additional geographies in Sub-Saharan Africa, specifically Tanzania and Nigeria. The loans will provide merchants with funds to grow their business through supplemental stock, infrastructure investment, and other key operational needs. Loans will be disbursed to Visa virtual credentials attached to merchants' phones. "With this partnership we seek to offer value beyond just transactions. We would like to help merchants grow their business and drive financial inclusion among the small merchant segments that are often unable to access quick loans." Williams added. Branch CEO Mathew Flannery said, "At Branch, we think our innovative mobile financial app will be able to provide consumers and merchants access to financial services thereby creating a larger and more robust open-loop payments ecosystem for all participants. It only makes sense to be working together with Visa to bring world-class financial services to merchants here in Kenya and beyond." Branch has helped unlock financial access for thousands of people around Africa and is currently among the most popular loan application channels. With smartphone growth usage at an all-time high, Branch has taken a unique opportunity to build customer-first financial products for people worldwide. The partnership will among others; grow and differentiate acceptance in Kenya through expansion of merchant lending programs as well as expand Visa virtual card issuance and usage through Branch loan disbursements. In This Story:#OttoWilliams #MathewFlannery #Visa #Sub-SaharanAfrica Sharing Is Caring. Share This Story  | ||||
| Breaking: Robbers lay siege on bank in Idoani Posted: 08 Apr 2019 09:52 AM PDT
Sources said security agents including soldiers at Isua-Akoko checkpoint and policemen in the vicinity have been alerted and were on their way to the town as the time of filing this report. Unconfirmed reports said some people, including bankers and customers, have been killed by the hoodlums. The police spokesman, Femi Joseph, when contacted responded he would call back to the correspondent. Details shortly… Source:(TheNation) In This Story:#FemiJoseph #BankRobbery #Ido-Ani #OndoState Sharing Is Caring. Share This Story  | ||||
| Breaking: Stampede as fire guts Imo Airport arrival terminal Posted: 08 Apr 2019 09:44 AM PDT
Passengers and Staff at the Sam Mbakwe Cargo Airport were thrown into panic Monday afternoon as fire broke out on the arrival section of the Airport. The cause of the fire was not known as at the time of filing this report but a source at the Airport said that there was a going renovation at the arrival hall, which was totally razed. Our correspondent gathered that the inferno, which raged for about one hour, started around 2:10pm. It took efforts from men of the Fire service and airport workers to put off the fire. The source said: "It was a mysterious fire outbreak. It happened at the arrival department of the airport where the authority was carrying out renovation work. It would have caused bigger havoc but for the arrival of men of the fire service. "It started around 2:10pm and raged for 50 minutes. It damaged equipment and infrastructure but the rescue work assisted in salvaging the situation." When contacted the Police spokesperson in the state, Orlando Ikeokwu, said that he has not being officially briefed. Source:(TheNation) In This Story:#SamMbakweCargoAirport #OrlandoIkeokwu #FireOutbreak #ImoAirport Sharing Is Caring. Share This Story  | ||||
| Ikpeazu sacks political appointees Posted: 08 Apr 2019 09:36 AM PDT
According to a release by the permanent secretary of government house, Elder Bernard Ogbonna, those serving in the office of the Deputy Governor and Wife of the Governor are also affected by the order. Ikpeazu also directed Commissioners, Secretary to State Government, his Secretary, the Deputy Chief of Staff (both Governor and Deputy Governor) and the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to continue to perform their official duties till further notice. Ikpeazu while thanking all the political appointees for their contributions to the success of his administration in the past four years assured that their contributions to the making of a more progressive Abia would never be forgotten. The release further disclosed that Ikpeazu also dissolved the board of Abia State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB). The members of the board were equally directed members of the board to immediately hand over to the most senior staff in the board. The release read, "Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has approved the immediate dissolution of the body of appointees to the Governor, including Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, Special Assistants and Technical Officers.. "The Governor also directs that Commissioners, Secretary to State Government, Principal Secretary to the Governor, Deputy Chief of Staff (office of Governor and Deputy Governor) and the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor continue to perform their official duties till further notice. "He wishes to express profound appreciation to all those who contributed to the success of his administration in the past four years and assures that their contributions to the making of a more progressive Abia would never be forgotten". However sources within the Abia State Government House disclosed that there has been intense lobbying among the outgoing political appointees who are seeking for reappointment as party members and close associates to the governor who felt sidelined in the first four years of the Ikpeazu led administration are equally hoping that they would be appointed to one political position as they claimed to have vigorously worked for the reelection of Ikpeazu at the just concluded polls. In This Story:#OkezieIkpeazu #BenardOgbonna #ASUBEB #CPS #AbiaState Sharing Is Caring. Share This Story  | ||||
| Herdsmen killing: security beefed up in Anambra community Posted: 08 Apr 2019 09:28 AM PDT
The Police spokesperson, Haruna Mohammed who disclosed this to newsmen in Awka, said the security agencies comprised of the army, police and local vigilante. He also said the Command has deployed two units of mobile policemen and other regular officers to the area. Mohammed however disclosed that three persons were killed in the attack as against six earlier reported in some dailies. He said, "The Commissioner of Police, Mustapha Dandaura had ordered full-scale investigation on the incident in order to bring the perpetrators to justice. "We are working in conjunction with other security agencies in the operation. "Three persons were killed in the attack. We are on top of the situation and I can assure you that normalcy has returned to the place." Mohammed was however silent over any arrest but assured that the outcome of the investigation would be made public at the appropriate time. "I wouldn't want to speak on issues that would jeopardise investigations," he said. Meanwhile, the governor of the state, Willie Obiano, currently on a trip abroad, may likely cut short his trip following the attack, the Commissioner for Information and enlightenment, Mr. C-Don Adinuba has said. He said, "A report of the incident had been sent to the Governor who may come back to the country earlier than his scheduled date of return in view of the seriousness of the attack." He urged the people of the area to remain calm; assuring that government would do everything possible to end the frequent attacks by herdsmen in the area. One of the residents, Mr. Orjiako Nnaluo (Ideh Anam), had told newsmen that the suspected herdsmen entered farm settlements in the area around 5:40a.m, killing people, burning houses and raping many women. He said, "Before we knew what was happening, six people were already dead, while about 30 were left with various degrees of injuries." He said the injured were receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital. Nnaluo, who revealed that all the local farmers had fled the area following the attack, said they were still recovering from a previous attack which claimed three lives before the recent one. On his part, Anglican Bishop of Mbamili Diocese, Rt. Rev. Henry Okechukwu Okeke, had condemned the attack, describing it as unfortunate, obnoxious and inhuman. He regretted that the ugly incident would not only affect the state economy, but that of the country. Also speaking, Traditional ruler of Mkpunando Otu and chairman of Anambra East traditional rulers' council, Igwe Alex Edozieuno, appealed to the state government to intervene in the settlement of herdsmen in the community. He regretted that their presence has continued to generate tension in the area. The monarch who confirmed that five people were killed and several others wounded, however added that the herdsmen claimed that some of their men were killed along with their cows. In This Story:#Herdsmen #AnambraState # C-DonAdinuba #OrjiakoNnaluo #HarunaMohammed #WillieObiano Sharing Is Caring. Share This Story  | ||||
| Intending Pilgrim crushed to death in Lafia Posted: 08 Apr 2019 09:19 AM PDT
Late Hafsatu, who hails from Bakin Chiyawa in Qu'an Pan local government area of Plateau State, came to the Muslim Pilgrims Board in Lafia to undertake medical screening ahead of the impending hajj operations. The Public Relations Officer of the board, Abdul-razaq Muhammad, who confirmed the incident said: "the deceased was involved in an accident in front of the office premises of Nasarawa state pilgrims board by a Petrol Tanker while being conveyed on a motorcycle by her husband". He added that the remains of late Hafsatu have been buried at the Muslim cemetery along Almakura street, Lafia, in the Presence of her Husband, the Police and some staff of the board. In This Story:#Abdul-razaqMuhammad #MalamaHafsatu #BakinChiyawa #PetrolTanker Sharing Is Caring. Share This Story  | ||||
| Family of five, 3-month-old killed in Ebonyi boundary crisis Posted: 08 Apr 2019 09:13 AM PDT  The Police in Ebonyi state have confirmed the death of eight persons, including a three- month baby in the resumed boundary dispute between two communities in Ebonyi state. While six of the victims said to be from the same family were burnt to death in a bus they were travelling in, two others were also killed from bullet wounds they sustained from the attacks. The attack happened along the Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike road near the border between the two communities. Police spokesperson in the state, Loveth Odah confirmed the incident. She said the incident happened on Saturday. According to her one of the victims is a wife of a Police officer serving in the state but who is on secondment to Borno state to fight the insurgency in the Northeast. "It is a longstanding dispute between Ndiagu Alike community in Ikwo local government area and Enyibichiri community in Abakaliki local government area that erupted the on Saturday. "A vehicle was seen burning on the road allegedly set ablaze by warriors from one of the communities. "The victims were coming from Abakaliki where they attended matriculation of their son. "Five of them were from the same family including a little baby and one is a neighbour who joined them. They were burnt to ashes. "Also three other persons were also attacked and two of them were killed. One of them a woman was the wife of a police officer deployed to Borno state". The communities have been battling an intractable land tussle for decades. All attempts to settle the dispute by successive administrations in the state have proved abortive. Details shortly… In This Story:#AlexEkwuemeFederalUniversity #LovethOdah #EbonyiBoundaryCrisis #FamilyKilled Sharing Is Caring. Share This Story  | ||||
| Buhari calls for safe, inclusive digital world Posted: 08 Apr 2019 08:58 AM PDT
He made the call in his keynote speech at the 2019 Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) in Dubai on Monday. Buhari, in a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, said a certain level of regulation was needed to preserve the integrity of the digital economy. The theme of the summit is: 'Mapping the Future of Foreign Direct Investment: Enriching World Economies through Digital Globalization.'' Acknowledging that digital globalisation is transforming the world almost every day with innovations and transformative ideas, the Nigerian leader cautioned that the cyber world would remain a constant threat if left unregulated. He decried the use of the cyberspace to manipulate elections, subvert the democratic rights of citizens as well as propagate violence. He also lamented the steady rise in fake news and cybercrimes, particularly when platforms are hijacked and manipulated by criminals. President Buhari, therefore, called for collective efforts led by both public and private sector leaders to address the emerging threats of digital globalisation. ''Today, we have a cyber-world that is intangible but real. This borderless world is powerful, and it impacts the lives of billions of people, no matter how remote their physical locations are. ''People work in it. People socialise in it. And people invest in it. This presents enormous opportunities. But it also remains a constant threat if left unregulated. ''On the one hand, it has made the human race more productive and more efficient. Today, we have digital banking, virtual currencies and many social platforms that connect people and cultures. ''On the other hand, we have seen platforms hijacked and manipulated as evidenced by the steady rise in fake news and cybercrimes. ''More recently, we are also witnessing the use of the cyberspace to manipulate elections, subvert the democratic rights of citizens as well as propagate violence. ''In effect, the digital world has become the new frontier for both good and evil. Therefore, the challenge for world leaders must be to ensure that this space is inclusive, accessible and safe,'' the President told the ninth edition of AIM, attended by world leaders in both the public and private sectors." he stated. The President used the occasion to reflect on the digital revolution in Nigeria, buoyed by impressive statistics on mobile phone penetration, technology hubs and the advent of young entrepreneurs attracting investments of over 100 million dollars to the country. His words: ''In Nigeria, our mobile phone penetration exceeds eighty per cent. This means the majority of Nigeria's one hundred and ninety million citizens are fully connected to this new digital world; especially our youth. ''Sixty-five per cent or one hundred and seventeen million Nigerians are under the age of 25 years. These bright minds are the drivers of this emerging digital sector. ''Today, Nigeria has close to ninety technology hubs and every day, new ones are coming up and they are all developing solutions for Nigerian, and indeed global problems. ''Already, these young entrepreneurs have attracted investments of over one hundred million dollars. A sizeable amount from overseas including Silicon Valley. ''As many of you from this region are aware, Nigerian start-ups always have a very impressive outing at the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX). Many have won prizes.'' President Buhari told the investment summit that as leaders in the public and private sector it was their responsibility to create the enabling environment for young people to flourish and reach their full potential. He shared the Nigerian experience: ''When we came in 2015, we immediately agreed that any future economic growth must be inclusive. As the Nigerian youth population is fully digitalised, it is clear that the idea of having an inclusive economy cannot be achieved without digital inclusion.'' The President announced that Nigeria was working on creating the largest digital database in Africa, with over thirty million Nigerians and legal residents already captured in the country's digital identity system. Also, the President highlighted that Nigeria's public sector reform programmes, from procurement to payroll to revenue collections, focus on digitising key operations. He said the recourse to technology and digitisation reinforces the administration's objectives of improving efficiency, accountability and transparency in governance. On cybersecurity, President Buhari said Nigeria has taken the lead in cyber policing in West Africa, working with regional and global partners. In This Story:#MuhammaduBuhari #GITEX #FemiAdesina #AIM #CyberSecurity Sharing Is Caring. Share This Story  | ||||
| Ahmed, Emefiele join experts at IMF/World Bank meeting Posted: 08 Apr 2019 08:50 AM PDT
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the discussions are scheduled to hold between April 9 and April 14, under the auspices of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington DC. The 2019 Spring Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank is expected to bring together central bank governors, ministers of finance, parliamentarians, private sector executives, representatives from civil society organisations and the academia. The experts will discuss issues of global concern, including the world economic outlook, poverty eradication, economic development and aid effectiveness. The meeting will also feature seminars, regional briefings, press conferences and many other events with focus on global economy, international development and the world's financial system. NAN reports that Nigeria attends the meeting each year because of the quantum of investments and technical support it receives from both the IMF and the World Bank. Although Nigeria currently has zero loans with the IMF, it enjoys technical support from the organisation. The World Bank Group, on the other hand, is helping to fight poverty and improve living standards in the country through 33 Core Knowledge Product Reports and 29 ongoing National and Regional projects. This is in addition to about 60 Trust Funds. The World Bank Group since 1958, has supported Nigeria with loans and the International Development Association (IDA) credits worth about 14.2 billion dollars. The group in 2017 fiscal year alone committed 1.51 billion dollars to Nigeria, 2.58 billion dollars in 2018 and in 2019; it has already committed 20 million dollars on different development projects across the country. Some of the projects are on nutrition, polio eradication, conflict monitoring, electrification, erosion, education, economic transformation, promoting fiscal transparency and accountability in states. Meanwhile, the Executive Directors of the World Bank on Friday unanimously selected David Malpass as President of the World Bank Group for a five-year term, effective Tuesday. Earlier in his career, Malpass served as the U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Developing Nations and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Latin American Economic Affairs. In This Story:#ZainabAhmed #GodwinEmefiele #IMF #WorldBank Sharing Is Caring. Share This Story  | ||||
| Breaking: FG declares emergency on public health Posted: 08 Apr 2019 06:33 AM PDT  The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has declared a state of public health concern on maternal newborn and child death occurring at the primary health centres. Similar declaration is expected in states in the next few days to track maternal and child mortality. Nigeria has one of the worst records in maternal and child mortality in the world. It is recorded that in Nigeria approximately 145 women under the age of 15-45 die from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth while 2300 children under five years old die mainly from preventable causes. Consequently, the agency said it will establish a national coordination centre within the agency to provide oversight on the outlined activities. The centre, according to the Executive Director of the agency, Dr Fasal Shuaib shall be called the National Emergency Maternal and Child Health Intervention Centre. (NEMCHIC). Already, the country has received support worth $1.3l million which is to be matched by the government $1.97 million for the next ten years. This fund is to support the country's immunization programme as part of the effort to reduce maternal and child mortality in Nigeria. The states also assured of their buy-in to ensure that the initiative achieves its purpose. In This Story:# FasalShuaib #NPHCDA #NEMCHIC Sharing Is Caring. Share Thi Story  | ||||
| How father, son raped, impregnated 13-yr-old girl Posted: 08 Apr 2019 06:22 AM PDT  The Lagos State Police Command's Gender Unit has arrested a 44-year-old man and his 19-year-old son for allegedly raping and impregnating a 14-year-old girl. The Lagos State Police Command's spokesperson, DSP Bala Elkana, said in a press statement that the case was reported at the gender unit of the command by the mother of the victim. He said that the unit received a complaint that a minor was being defiled by her sister's husband identified as Kabiru Oke of No. 1, Olatikupo St, Egbeda and his son, Oke Faruq,19, living within the same premises with his father. He said that the girl had been living with the suspects for some time now, and that her sister's husband started having carnal knowledge of her since last October. "The second suspect, being the son of the first suspect, started having unlawful carnal knowledge of the same minor on Jan. 10, 2019. "The suspects have constantly threatened to kill the victim if she ever tells anybody about the affairs. The victim exposed them when her mother suspected some changes in her and discovered that she was pregnant", Elkana said. The PPRO said that the girl had been taken to Mirabel Centre by the gender unit of the police command for medical examination, while the two suspects had been arrested and charged to a magistrate court . "The case was, however adjourned till May 13, 2019 while the suspects were remanded in Kirikiri Prisons." he said. In a related development, the PPRO said that one Marainerume Alfred, 45 ,of Oke Itunu Church Close, Ejigbo, a suburb of Lagos had also been arrested for defiling a 14-year-old girl. He said the matter was also reported to the gender unit of the police command by the mother of the survivor. "The complainant stated that they were living in the same street with the suspect. "That the suspect usually invited the survivor into his shop while on her way from school, along Iyana Ejigbo road, where he was selling Nigerian Films and would have unlawful sexual intercourse with her. "The suspect committedc the crime between May 2018 and March 27, 2019. "The suspect in his statement to the police said that he turned the survivor into his sex partner after he divorced his wife in May 2018. "The matter was discovered on March 27 , 2019 at 2p.m., by the survivor's grandmother who perceived some odours from the survivor's body when she returned home and subjected her to questioning. "The survivor opened up to her grandmother and narrated the whole story. "She further stated that, the suspect threatened that she would die if she ever disclosed it to her parents. "That the suspect usually gave her some drugs to take and equally mixrf salt and water for her to take after sex to prevent her from getting pregnant. The PPRO said , "Investigation is ongoing, and the suspect will be charged to court for defilement after its completion." In This Story:#PPRO #BalaElkana #MirableCenter #NigeriaPolice #KabiruOke #RAPE Sharing Is Caring. Share This Story  | ||||
| 2019 UTME slips: Adhere strictly to printing order, JAMB tells candidates Posted: 08 Apr 2019 05:45 AM PDT  The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has urged candidates for the 2019 UTME to adhere strictly to the printing order of their examination slips, to avoid unnecessary issues. This is contained in the board's weekly bulletin tagged 'JAMBULLETIN', by the Head, Media and Information, Dr Fabian Benjamin, in Lagos. According to the bulletin, printing of the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) notification slip is on-going, as the board has since made it ready for all candidates who registered for the examination. Over 1.8 million candidates registered for the examination which has been scheduled to commence on Thursday, April 11. "The notification is to allow candidates to know their examination schedules, which includes time, date and venue of the examination. "Candidates are therefore advised to take the printing order seriously in order for them to have an idea of the location of their centres, well ahead of the examination. "It is also to enable them to prepare for all necessary logistics of being at their respective centres on time," the bulletin stated. It added that the e-slips of the candidates had been placed on their JAMB profiles created at the point of registration. "For those who are unable to access their slips through their portal at www.jamb.org.ng, the board has provided a step by step process of making the printing easy. "First, they should go to the official JAMB portal, www.jamb.org.ng/efacility /printexaminationslip. "Next, candidates would be required to enter their registration number, the telephone number used in vending the pin at the point of registration or email in the appropriate column and follow the next command," it said. "Candidates are advised to print two copies of the examination slip in full, as one copy will be submitted at the centre while the second copy will be kept by the candidates for reference purpose," it said. The bulletin added that it was important to note that there would be no rescheduling of the examination, no matter the reason. It added that all candidates must ensure that they are verified using the Biometric Verification Machine. Meanwhile, the board has also warned candidates and parents or guardians to desist from paying UTME application fees to schools or tutorial centres. It said that the warning became necessary owing to the growing practice of some elite schools/colleges and tutorial centres that collect money in bulk from candidates to register them en masse. According to the bulletin, through diligent investigation, the board discovered that schools involved in the practice usually levy candidates exorbitant sums running into millions of Naira for the purpose of the UTME registration. "In this regard, it should be reiterated that the board does not do group registration, as candidates are required to do individual registration. "The board has noted with displeasure a series of some of the unfortunate situation some of these schools, especially the elite ones, have put some candidates through. "In their bid to make money, they engage in series of infractions in the name of group registration and other acts inimical to the interest of the candidates and the sanctity of the examination. "This kind of fraudulent registration end up distorting candidate's data," it said. It warned the public to be mindful of such unscrupulous schools or centres who more often than not, register candidates at unauthorised centres. According to the bulletin, the board's examination is not a school-based examination and therefore does not require candidates registering in groups. In This Story: #JAMB #UTME #FabianBenjamin # 2019UnifiedTertiaryMatriculationExamination Sharing Is Caring. Share This Story  | ||||
| Ice Prince Calls out "Small Girls" To Stop Dissing Tiwa Savage Posted: 08 Apr 2019 04:44 AM PDT
Ice Prince has further warned some known female personalities he referred to as 'small girls', to stop taking shots at the Mavin singer, Tiwa.
Ice Prince who stated that 'small girls' should stop taking shots at Tiwa Savage in the lengthy interview with Legit, said in pidgin; "The thing wey dey pain me now na im Iwan talk. I go use your platform talk this thing. All these girls wey dey abuse Tiwa Savage, make them park well. Today I talk to Tiwa for a couple of minute, and she no dey happy with all these small girls wey dey open mouth curse am anyhow. And I wan make dem know say Tiwa get many bodyguards o. I be one of dem, we plenty. I go slap person on top Tiwa matter. Na nonsense, make dem apologise to Tiwa, I wake up today to see many many things wey dem dey talk about Tiwa. "Me I no just dey happy say plenty girls dey gather against Tiwa Savage, wetin happen? Dem plenty wey dey abuse Tiwa Savage and I hate that. And I want my sister Tiwa to know that her bodyguards are plenty and I am one of dem. Her soldiers, the angels covering and prayers wey dey around her dem too plenty. Make she no even bother". In This Story: #IcePrince #SmallGirls #Stop #Dissing #TiwaSavage Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| Mercy Aigbe Slays Cleavage-Baring Dress for Rokmetour Meet And Greet In London Posted: 08 Apr 2019 04:24 AM PDT With a conscious effort aimed at flaunting her ample assets, actress Mercy Aigbe proudly rocks her cleavage-baring Ankara dress to a Rokmetour Meet And Greetevent In London. She took to her IG page t share beautiful new images of herself rocking a plunging gown which did a good job showing off her boobs.
She captioned one of the images; 'This is for those who asked for full pix � About last night Rokmetour meet and greet in London … Dress from '  In This Story: #MercyAigbe #Slays #Cleavage #Baring# Dress #Rokmetour #MeetAndGreet #London Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| Runtown Shares Cover Of His New Album On Online Posted: 08 Apr 2019 04:19 AM PDT Runtown is planning a big year ahead, as he prepares fans towards the completion of his new album. We came across with a post made by the singer where he EXCLUSIVELY unveiled the art cover and track list for the new album. Check it out below;   In This Story: #Runtown #Shares #Cover #New #Album #Online Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| Kylie Jenner Shares New 'Black & White' Sexy Photos Posted: 08 Apr 2019 04:14 AM PDT Watch this space for Kylie! The Make-up mogul and mother of two is heating up social media with sexy new photos. The 21-year-old Kylie Cosmetics founder took to her Instagram to share these new set of stunning black and white photos of herself striking a series of sexy poses. Captioning the photos shot by her pal Sasha Samsonova, the self-made billionaire wrote: 'When you focus on the good, the good gets better..,' See more photos below.    In This Story: #KylieJenner #Shares #New #Sexy #Photos #Instagram Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| Pressure on Goje to accept Lawan for Senate President Posted: 08 Apr 2019 04:13 AM PDT
The President is believed to have met Goje on the matter. Lawan, who is the Senate Leader, is forging ahead. He met yesterday with some senators-elect and pleaded with them to give him a chance, The Nation learnt. The All Progressives Congress (APC) former governors, including some of them who are senators, have opted to back Buhari's decision on Lawan. Some of the former governors include Ahmed Sani Yerima, Adamu Aliero, Abdullahi Adamu, Aliyu Wammako, George Akume, Bukar Abba Ibrahim, Kabiru Gaya and Godswill Akpabio. It was gathered that the ex-governors appreciated the "cautious approach adopted by Goje to his aspiration without ruffling feathers but they felt he should defer to the President". The ex-governors have sent a delegation to Goje to reconsider his position. Although two of them were with Goje on Saturday for what was termed " a social gathering", it was unclear whether they were the ones who spoke on behalf of their colleagues. A former governor, who pleaded not to be named, said: "It is true we are trying to avoid cracks in APC over the Ninth Senate President and some of us have met on the President's choice and how to prevail on Goje to sacrifice his aspiration. "I can tell you that some of us have opened talks with him. We are talking to him; we are mounting pressure. We also decided to send a delegation to him. "As a matter of right, Goje is qualified to lead the Senate but we do not really want him to disagree with the President. And he is not a leader who believes in confrontation." Responding to a question, the source added: "Our intervention is just a follow-up to the audience between the President and Goje." "The former governor of Gombe State is yet to make any categorical statement on his ambition." Goje, it was learnt, told Buhari, who persuaded him to support Lawan, that he would "get back to him". "Goje has not returned to the President on what he intends to do," a source in the Presidency said. The Lawan Group is, however, waiting for Goje's response before arranging a meeting between the two leaders. Another source said: "Since a presidential intervention is already involved, we have deliberately asked Lawan to leave the initiative to President Buhari. The truth is that the President's meeting with Goje underscored the enormous respect he has for the ex-governor. "Lawan is ready to meet with Goje but after the elders and the ex-governors have brokered a deal." Lawan and members of his campaign team last night met with some senators-elect in Abuja on his aspiration. The senators-elect are in the second batch of those to benefit from the induction course which was packaged by the National Assembly management. A source at the session quoted Lawan as saying: "Give me a chance, I will provide quality leadership, I will carry every Senator along in whatever I do." A Senator-elect said: "The campaign team of the Senate Leader reached out to some of us across party lines. I am new, but I am impressed by his experience on legislative business. Let us see how it goes." In This Story:#MuhammaduBuhari #AhmedLawan #DanjumaGoje #GeorgeAkume #GodswillAkpabio Sharing Is Caring.Share This Story  | ||||
| Lady Trends Online after Sharing a Photo of her Indescent Body Exposure On Graduation Day Posted: 08 Apr 2019 04:07 AM PDT This young Lady has become the top story on everybody's feed as her graduation dress has got many talking online. In the picture, the lady is noticed for wearing a revealing dress which exposed her ample assets while posing for photos on her graduation day. See reactions below    In This Story: #Lady #Trends #Online #Sharing #Photo #Indescent #Body #Exposure #Graduation #Day Sharing is caring. Share this story  |
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