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- Our Opinion: Naira Marley deserves criticism for 'Soapy' ?
- Kiddominant meets his idol, Kanye West
- ID Cabasa's comeback single 'Totori' features Wizkid and Olamide
- Here’s why everyone is simply talking about BBNaija housemate, Simply Tacha
- DJ Spinall performs at Glastonbury Festival, 2019
- Kim-Oprah wins first task in the Big Brother Naija house
- Looks like Mercy and Gedoni will be the 1st Couple in BBNaija 2019 House
- TY Bello talks about how silence over sexual abuse almost killed her
- House Of Reps Leader Finally Picked By APC
- Herdmen Attacks: Why Ruga Settlement Across Nigeria Is Being Established – Presidency
- Workers Set To Begin Nationwide Strike July 3
- President Buhari Reacts To News Of Wada’s Death
- Army Chief Buratai, To Coordinate War Against Boko Haram As He Relocates To Maiduguri
- Grandson Of Obafemi Awolowo Is On The Big Brother Naija Reality Show
- Lady Reveals – “Busola Dakolo Was A Runs Baby, I Know Her Story”
- ‘Stop taking my old father to clubs’ – Son of Regina Daniel’s husband warns
- Davido Gives ₦1M To Ify Onwuemene, Promises To Support Her Medical Bills
- Bbnaija’s Miracle Unveils New Girlfriend In Romantic Summer Photos
- Protester reveals “I was paid 10k to carry this placard in support of Pastor Fatoyinbo”
- Cossy Ojiakor "My marriage may not last up to a month"
- Wizkid Reveals Amidst Comparison that Marvin's Rema Is His Favourite
- BBNaija 4 kicks off today as housemates enter the house
- What you need to know about Tacha and Mercy Eke, the hottest girls in #BBNaija 2019?
- Oritse Femi releases 'Cha Kam'
- DJ Xclusive releases 'Zanku Riddim'
| Our Opinion: Naira Marley deserves criticism for 'Soapy' ? Posted: 02 Jul 2019 12:38 AM PDT
 Music or any type of content is created for an audience. Through history, the power of content in sound, text or picture has influenced humanity in lifestyle for better or worse. Music is related to sound and sound has proven to be near-peerless in how it parasitically lives in the mind of man, taking up space, driving psychedelia, and inspiring at least a miniscule of changes. Good content influences pop culture and inspires altruism or other forms of good in humanity. When content like music inspires bad things, virality ensues. In the internet age, that's not a good thing. On June 28, 2019, Nigerian singer, Naira Marley released his new single, 'Soapy.' It was his follow-up to 'Opotoyi' - the single which was released while he was in EFCC custody. To both singles, there is a common ground; explicit content that inspires controversy. 'Opotoyi' explicity addresses the woman's bum with lewd lyrics of base sexual adulation. While 'Soapy' never made any direct reference to masturbation, the word - like 'roll dice - means 'to masturbate.' It came about with how boys use lotion or soap as lubrication to masturbate. Riding on the infectious Rexxie-produced beat, the song sees an unrepentant Naira Marley make references to his time inside and outside EFCC custody. On the song, the sticking comes when the rapper talks about how people should dance 'Soapy' in the various Nigerian detention centres and prisons. He also talks about how unmarried people should dance 'Soapy' and not use omo (a Nigerian detergent) to soapy (masturbate). He was deft with it and knew what he was doing. The song was a calculated effort in line with Naira's strategy with his past four singles. The strategy is simple; making controversial songs. He knew what the word 'Soapy' meant to Nigerian millennials. He knew it was going to cause controversy. So what he did instead was say 'Jo Soapy' (which means 'dance soapy') anytime he referenced the word 'Soapy.' He also created a dance for it. He was using 'Jo' which is Yoruba for 'dance' instead of 'Se,' which is Yoruba for 'Do.' When you think about the places he said 'Jo Soapy,' they are places and instances with people crawling with a need to masturbate. Naira mentioned prisons, detention centres and also galvanized unmarried people to 'Jo Soapy.' People in prisons don't have internet, they can't know Naira's 'Soapy' is. How can they 'Jo Soapy'? The married man might know what 'Soapy' is, but why is Naira advising him not use 'Omo' to 'Jo Soapy.' Why would he need Omo - a detergent - to dance 'Soapy'? Will it be poured on the ground so that he can moonwalk? In essence, Naira was being deft. 'Jo Soapy' is Naira actually saying 'Se Soapy' - which means to masturbate. Naira was using a metaphor to telling people to masturbate. Naira was being coy with lyrics that he seemingly hoped would be controversial. Asides that, the dance Naira created mimics masturbation. The song's art is also a liquid soap. Nigeria prides itself on morals and stamps on the topic of sex. But mostly, that is hypocritical. Nonetheless, by Sunday, June 30, 2019, Naira Marley was subject to intense criticism. For one, Nigerians said he was promoting masturbation. Secondly, some Marlians - Naira's fanbase - were captured doing the 'Soapy' dance with a public impression of masturbation. It was disturbing. On the issue of masturbation... Masturbation has always been a sticking point in global sub-culture. On the one hand, medical professionals claim it is healthy and needed. We also realize that masturbating is better than rape. But on the other hand, masturbation can be addictive. As we all know, addiction is bad for the mind. Excessive masturbation has also been said to negatively impact a healthy sex life. Most Nigerian millennials might have started masturbating in their early teens, but topics of explicit sex and exposure to porn will never be healthy for a young mind. The risks are enormous. With Naira Marley starting the 'Soapy' dance which mimicks masturbation, his fans have made it go viral. Some of these viral videos where people dance 'Soapy' were also shot in public places were people of all ages could see that. Yes, Nigerians are hypocrites about topic of sex. Yes, some of the people criticizing Naira Marley and the marlians masturbate behind closed doors. Yes, people will masturbate with or without the existence of Naira Marley's song/dance and its crooked acceptance by the marlians. After all, Nigeria keeps coming up with insane numbers of porn consumption. Those are all good points, but put the issue of hypocrisy to one side. Sex and everything associated with it should still be confined to private places. We are human beings, not animals. Sex is sensitive and highly triggering. The psychological effects of depicting sex in public places will have a negative impact on society. For one, it will posit sex a something commonplace and will promote an entitlement to women' bodies. For young and impressionable minds, it has a tendency to continue the scourges of rape, molestation and sexual harassment. We can't have that. Naira Marley and the marlians need to behave like sensible human beings. But I do not think 'promoting masturbation' is valid criticism. Masturbation has not be proven as something inherently bad. Going forward... Naira Marley has since said, 'Say no to rape and yes to soapy dance.' But stopping a scourge is more than word of mouth. Even with that post, Naira Marley has kept posting sensitive dance routines that explicitly or implicitly depict sex on his Instagram page. Naira Marley needs to start being responsible. 'Soapy' is already a lost cause that is destined to go viral, but Naira Marley needs to be responsible. If not for anything, for the one thing he cares about; his career. He seems to care about nothing else but making popular music. Circa 2010, Nigeria witnessed the emergence of three acts; Damoche, Skally Mental and ZeeWorld. Their rise was so fast because their songs were an explicit lyrical celebration of sex. They had hits, but less than a year later, their careers died, never to rise again. Controversy in relation to sex will give you hits, but people will move on faster than you realize and your star will become a fallen asteroid. When fans move on, they won't come back to you. Naira Marley is popping now, but it won't be for much longer if he continues on this path. Sadly, selling him this narrative will be hard. He is seriously of the hottest rappers in Nigeria at the moment. On the hypocrisy of Nigerians... Every other day, Nigerians celebrate and enjoy sexually explicit content from foreign rap artists like Cardi B, Lil Wayne, Megan Thee Stallion, City Girls and so forth. We gulp them down and enjoy them with zero criticism. A lot of Nigerians happily sung along and danced to Blueface's 'Thotiana.' and Patapaa's 'One Corner.' So, you have to understand when Nigerians claim there is double standard in criticizing Naira Marley. It is a valid line of thought. While it makes the issue complex, it does not invalidate criticism against Naira Marley, Marlians, 'Soapy' and soapy dance. Naira Marley still did something worthy of criticism. Additionally, Naira Marley also happened on the home front. It definitely is hypocrisy and partializing, but it definitely is not an invalidation. In This Story: #OurOpinion #NairaMarley #deserves #criticism #Soapy Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||
| Kiddominant meets his idol, Kanye West Posted: 02 Jul 2019 12:27 AM PDT Kiddominant is an ace Nigerian producer mostly known for his work with Davido and for producing and featuring on 'Fela In Versace' by South Africa rapper, AKA.  Over the past four years, the tag 'Kiddo... Kiddo... Kiddominant' has found a niche for itself in the Nigerian music and so has the producer. About a week ago, the producer whom Davido said has a production credit on pop goddess, Beyonce's next album, thanked Nigerian industry veteran and music entrepreneur, Bankulli for helping him meet Kanye West. Around 2 pm on June 30, 2019, the producer posted video 'receipts' of him meeting the legendary producer, Kanye West in Los Angeles, California. In the caption that accompanied the video, Kiddominant wrote, "Met my idol today ... *plug* @bankulli." You might remember Bankulli as the man who recorded Kanye dancing to Mystro's 'Immediately' in Uganda. In This Story: #Kiddominant #meets #idol #KanyeWest Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||
| ID Cabasa's comeback single 'Totori' features Wizkid and Olamide Posted: 02 Jul 2019 12:24 AM PDT
Artist: ID Cabasa featuring Olamide and Wizkid Song Title: Totori Genre: Afrobeats, Galala Date of release: July 1, 2019 Album: TBA Producer: ID Cabasa Label: Coded Tunes Video Director: TG Omori Details/Takeaway: ID Cabasa is the legendary Nigerian producer and CEO of Coded Tunes Records. In the 2000s, he was behind the hitmaking careers of acts like 9ice, Jahbless, 2shotz, Banky W, Lord of Ajasa, ID Cabasa and Olamide. But after Olamide left the label to start YBNL Nation, the producer went quiet. Acts like Kida Kudz couldn't really cut it on the label. But now, the producer is back with this single. You can watch the video here; In This Story: #IDCabasa #comeback #single #Totori #features #Wizkid #Olamide Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||
| Here’s why everyone is simply talking about BBNaija housemate, Simply Tacha Posted: 02 Jul 2019 12:20 AM PDT
Simply Tacha is an Instagram sensation and social media influencer who has made her way into the BBNaija house. According to those in the know, Tacha has always wanted to be on Big Brother Naija. And she's one of the trending housemates on social media alongside Mike. The 23-year-old native of Cross River, who loves to call herself Port Harcourt first daughter, came into prominence after getting a tattoo of Davido's OBO crest on her cleavage. The move got attention from the singer with an Instagram follow. She has since maintained the relationship with the singer's crew. Already, Naira Marley, Bobrisky, Moesha Buduong and Wofai Fada, Twyse and Davido's brother, Adewale Adeleke are some of the popular stars already rooting for Tacha. As if that was enough, Tacha gained the public attention again she was in the news for allegedly staging her own kidnap as well as release to gain recognition. She neither confirmed nor denied the allegation. This spunky housemate is familiar with the controversy terrain so much that she might remain a recurring topic with each of her moves in the BBNaija house. Talented at making strategic money moves, Tacha readily flaunts her sexiness on her Twitter and Instagram accounts. She is proud of her body and teases her followers with her boobs at every given opportunity. Tacha has been at the forefront of being comfortable in her body. She has - according to one of her videos on Instagram - 35 strokes of stretch marks on her boobs and she readily flaunts it to her followers at any given opportunity.  She served some of her dripping sauce at the opening when she was interviewed by Ebuka before being ushered into the BBNaija house. Tacha is sexy, sassy, spontaneous, loud, interesting, goofy, and fun and her social media pages are evidence. Admitting to having anger issues, Tacha, who describes herself as being goofy, aims to be the most real housemate that BBNaija has ever had. Unknown to many, the loss of her mom weighs heavily on her. The loss has however taught her to be strong. In the house, Tacha will be bringing the 'drama' considering her do no harm but take no mess watchword. The Ignatius Ajuru University of Education graduate says she hates gossip mongers with a passion and detest guys who lie. On what she intends to do with the prize money, Tacha says she will invest in new business ideas, increase her family's standard of living and start a charity foundation. In This Story: #everyone #simply #BBNaija #housemate #SimplyTacha Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||
| DJ Spinall performs at Glastonbury Festival, 2019 Posted: 02 Jul 2019 12:14 AM PDT On Saturday, June 29, 2019, DJ Spinall performed on the final day of the Glastonbury Festival in Pilton, Sommeret, England, UK.  In the process, he became the first Nigerian DJ to perform at Glastonbury - the largest greenfield festival in the world. He performed on the Silver Hayes Stage before over 8,000 people. On the day, acts like Little Simz, Koffee, Octavian, Stefflon Don, Miley Cyrus, Janelle Monae and Billie Eilish performed on various stages, headlined by The Cure - on the pyramid stage. What is the Glastonbury Festival? Glastonbury Festival is short for the Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts. It is a five-day festival that takes place in Pilton, Somerset, England.  While it is mostly known for contemporary music, the festival encompasses dance, comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret, and other arts. The event which started in 1970 and started running yearly since 1981 now attracts about 200,000 people. The 2019 edition was headlined by British rapper, Stormzy, and rock bands, The Cure and The Killers. Janet Jackson and Kylie Minogue also performed at the 2019 Festival. In 2008, American rapper and Billionaire, Jay Z also headlined the event. DJ Spinall is in exotic company. In This Story: #DJSpinall #performs #Glastonbury #Festival #2019 Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||
| Kim-Oprah wins first task in the Big Brother Naija house Posted: 02 Jul 2019 12:11 AM PDT It's barely 24 hours into the biggest reality TV show in Nigeria, BBNaija season 4 and Kim-Oprah has already started cashing in on good luck as she wins the Veto Power Game of Chance.
According to Big Brother, the Veto Power Game of Chance is a game that will be played every Sunday night in the house among the housemates. The winner of the game gets the ability to save and replace a nominated housemate even if they are the ones that have been nominated. Big Brother then instructed the housemates to pick a key each from the 21 keys placed on the table from where they moved outside to a number of boxes. Kim-Oprah was the only housemate to open a locker and retrieve an item inside, making her the winner of the Veto Power Game of Chance. In This Story: #KimOprah #wins #first #task #BigBrotherNaija #house Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||
| Looks like Mercy and Gedoni will be the 1st Couple in BBNaija 2019 House Posted: 02 Jul 2019 12:09 AM PDT It looks like we might have found our first lovebirds in the Big Brother house and we are talking about the sexy video vixen, Mercy and the fashion entrepreneur, Gedoni.
 Mercy, who apparently looks more interested the in the tall and dark Gedoni might be marking her territory as she held him tight while the housemates gather in the house in their second day in the house.  Gedoni, even though looks slow on getting the vibes on his new love interest, appears to be playing along. This might be one of the most beautiful and interesting romance stories we will be seeing in the Big Brother house. Is this a strategy for these guys or are they actually beginning to have feelings for each other? This might be too early for us to conclude but they sure do look good together. In This Story: #Mercy #Gedoni #1st #Couple #BBNaija2019 #House Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||
| TY Bello talks about how silence over sexual abuse almost killed her Posted: 02 Jul 2019 12:02 AM PDT
The singer turned photographer made this known vis her Instagram page on Sunday, June 30, 2019. According to her even though she was rescued by God years after, she couldn't speak about the topic because she somehow felt it was her fault. "I remember how the silence I had to keep after the abuse slowly killed me .. I also remember the relief I found in my relationship God so early.That really was my rescue ..yet for decades I could never find my voice on the matter .. I was still afraid ..Mostly because I felt it may have been the fault of my seven-year-old self .. somehow... Fast forward .. almost thirty years later ..I knew better .. and was 'big' enough .. I understood the importance of stepping up when it was time to share my story .. and ..I did in my @kemiadetiba 's #kingwomen interview .. it surprised me, however, how hard it was to talk about sexual abuse after so many years .. but it was such a relief ..But soon after came the resistance," she wrote. She went to write on how we aren't really doing enough about kids that have been molested in the past and present and also how to teach every child the power of their voices. "In sharing ..I faintly began tasting the shame again .. that same feeling of naked 'dirtiness '' I had as a child .. it hadn't completely gone away.It also became clear .. that real stories of sexual abuse still sounded like NOVELTY. I saw headline after headline .. even in broken English .. this my 'confession '.that ' Dem 'SPOIL ' me when I be small pikin'. It didn't feel good that it was so 'sensational' as I was aware of how massive a plague this was ..WE CLEARLY ARE NOT TALKING ENOUGH ..too many children sexually abused .. too many sex crimes ..especially now .. right under our noses. I had to push past the inner conflict that talking about it was 'unnecessary' ... it was too long ago ..too 'Oyinboish 'to discuss publicly... "Then of course ..that talking about it now would make it seem like my family failed me as a child .. but they didn't .. and could never have known .. I had mastered SILENCE !they were victims too. Every abuse story is different but it is SHAME that makes them complicated...Sadly, the shame hardly lies with the perpetrators... So I've learnt that it's time to nail shame right where it belongs ..Far away from the wronged .. Bringing them instead to healing, justice, and freedom. We must teach every child the power of their voices, Apparently, we must teach adults too ... and more importantly, we must learn to listen .. understand and know that Sex is not a dirty word .. but DENIAL is..." she wrote. TY Bello's latest post is most likely connected to the outcry that has been experienced in the country over the last few days following Timi Dakolo's wife now viral video where she called out the senior pastor of COZA, Biodun Fatoyinbo for raping her when she was a minor. In This Story: #TYBello #talks #silence #sexual #abuse #killed #her Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||
| House Of Reps Leader Finally Picked By APC Posted: 01 Jul 2019 06:09 PM PDT
The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has finally chosen Alhassan Doguwa as its Majority Leader in the House of Representatives, The Nation reports.The picked Lawmaker, is an APC chieftain, representing Doguwa/Tudun Wada Federal Constituency of Kano State.Doguwa was the Chief Whip of the House of Representatives in the 8th Assembly.More details will follow later… | ||
| Herdmen Attacks: Why Ruga Settlement Across Nigeria Is Being Established – Presidency Posted: 01 Jul 2019 10:08 AM PDT
The Presidency has given reasons for the planned establishment of Ruga settlement for Fulani herdsmen across the nation, following controversies surrounding move.According to a Daily Post report, the news of the Federal Government's move to set up settlement for the herders accross the Nation, has generated a lot of controversies among Nigerians.Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, in a statement signed on Sunday, however said, the Presidency "wishes to draw attention to recent unhelpful comments regarding the plan to stop roaming of cattle herders with the attendant clashes with farmers."The SSA said, "Ruga Settlement' that seeks to settle migrant pastoral families simply means rural settlement in which animal farmers, not just cattle herders, will be settled in an organized place with provision of necessary and adequate basic amenities such as schools, hospitals, road networks, vet clinics, markets and manufacturing entities that will process and add value to meats and animal products.RELATED: Presidency Summons Perm Sec, Fed. Ministry Of Agric Over RUGA Settlements Wide Spread Criticisms"Beneficiaries will include all persons in animal husbandry, not only Fulani herders. "The Federal Government is planning this in order to curb open grazing of animals that continue to pose security threats to farmers and herders. "The overall benefit to the nation includes a drastic reduction in conflicts between herders and farmers, a boost in animal protection complete with a value chain that will increase the quality and hygiene of livestock in terms of beef and milk production, increased quality of feeding and access to animal care and private sector participation in commercial pasture production by way of investments. "Other gains are job creation, access to credit facilities, security for pastoral families and curtailment of cattle rustling. "Stripped of the politics and howling that has attended the recent comments, there is no government plan to seize state land, colonize territory or impose Ruga on any part of the federation. Government has made it clear time and again that the programme is voluntary. "So far, twelve states have applied to the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, making lands available for the take-off of the scheme in their states. This number is sufficient for the pilot scheme. "Unfortunately, some state governments that have not signified interest in the scheme and, therefore, are not on the invitation list have been misleading people that the Federal Government is embarking on a scheme to take away their lands. "Mostly, these are state leaders that have no explanation to offer their people for continued non-payment of workers' salaries. It is true that government at the centre has gazetted lands in all states of the federation but because the idea is not to force this programme on anyone, the government has limited the take-off to the dozen states with valid requests. "We urge states to join the Federal Government at the centre in encouraging all sides to these conflicts to make efforts towards finding a peaceful resolution. RELATED: Osinbajo Denies Supervising Ruga Settlements Establishment "As we seek a permanent solution to these unwanted conflicts, efforts must be made to ensure that no innocent person faces any kind of deprivation or loss of right and freedom under our laws."  | ||
| Workers Set To Begin Nationwide Strike July 3 Posted: 01 Jul 2019 09:34 AM PDT
Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) are set to commence a nationwide strike on Wednesday, July 3, after the expiration of a two-week strike ultimatum issued by the union on June 13 over non-payment of stevedoring contractors.Mr Abdul-Waheed Adeyanju, the President-General of MWUN made this known in a statement issued in Lagos on Sunday.According to him, the leadership of the union has directed that members of the union shall withdraw services throughout the nation's seaports effective from 06.00 hours on Wednesday, July 3, 2019.The President-General of MWUN said that the two-week notice issued on this subject lapsed on Friday, June 28, saying that there was no indication that the issue was being addressed.He said that the union had given the International Oil Companies (IOCs) two weeks' notice concerning the matter.The News Agency of Nigeria NAN (NAN) reports that the union gave a two-week ultimatum on June 13 pleading with the Federal Government to urge IOCs to pay government-appointed stevedoring contractor monies being owed. Adeyanju had urged the Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Transport to look into the issue so that dockworkers could be paid their salaries and wages. He said that failure to pay government-appointed stevedoring contractors for jobs done had made it impossible for their workers to be paid salaries. According to him, the situation had led to untimely death of members. "Dear stakeholders, we want to use this medium to intimate you and the Federal Government of the non-payment of the stevedoring wages to dockworkers by the International Oil Companies (IOCs) operating in Nigeria. "On June 1, 2018, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) appointed stevedoring contractors to provide stevedoring services at various off-shore jetties and on-shore locations to the International Oil Companies and other operators. "It will be necessary to inform you that NPA had held several meetings with these operators to grant access to the government-appointed stevedoring contractors, process their invoices, and effect payment,'' Adeyanju said. According to him, unfortunately, the operators refused to comply with NPA's directive one year after the stevedoring contractors were appointed. "We commend the managing director and management of NPA for the efforts they had made to compel the IOCs to engage the services of appointed stevedores and registered dockworkers in their stevedoring operations. "A stakeholders' meeting was held on Feb. 28, 2018 organised by NPA in Lagos to sensitise IOCs, jetty owners, and terminal owners,'' Adeyanju said. NAN reports that the NPA management made it clear that in line with Section 27 OF NIMASA Act, 2007 only government-appointed stevedores and registered dockworkers are empowered by law to solely handle, discharge and embark on loading operations at the ports, jetties and oil platforms. Adeyanju wondered why the IOCs refused to cooperate with the newly-appointed stevedoring contractors since the modus operandi remained the same. The union boss said that while dockworkers were awaiting the payment of their wages, they could no longer meet their family obligations like payment of house rents, children's school fees and hospital bills, among others. Adeyanju said, "We can no longer continue to watch our members die prematurely because of the attitude of the IOCs.''  | ||
| President Buhari Reacts To News Of Wada’s Death Posted: 01 Jul 2019 09:13 AM PDT
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the news of the death of the Deputy President of Nigerian Guild of Editors, Malam Umar Sa'id Tudun Wada.Wada was also the immediate past Managing Director of Kano State Broadcasting Corporation.Garba Shehu, Senior Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, to President Buhari, in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, the President described late Tudun Wada as a gentleman and thoroughbred professional who lived up to the standard of professionalism, Daily Post reports.The President said, "Journalism is service to humanity because it serves as a watchdog of society by holding leaders accountable for their actions. I am proud that the late Tudun Wada played his role very well, with an unblemished career."Let me use this opportunity to extend my sincere condolences to the Guild of Editors, Kano State Government and family of Tudun Wada. May Allah grant them fortitude to bear the loss, and reward the deceased with aljanna.'' | ||
| Army Chief Buratai, To Coordinate War Against Boko Haram As He Relocates To Maiduguri Posted: 01 Jul 2019 08:31 AM PDT
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai, has relocated to Maiduguri, Borno State, to personally coordinate the war efforts against Boko Haram, following the recent set back experienced in the hands of the insurgents.Buratai, has also implored his men and officers to always open up to him about challenges they are facing on the war front, which may be unknown to him.This is coming as troops killed some terrorists and destroyed their camps in Gwoza, Borno State.Buratai, who recently lamented the poor commitment of officers and men to the war against insurgency, which he said contributed to recent setbacks in the anti-terror campaign, asked the troops to feel free to tell him about the challenges hindering their performances, This Day reports.The army boss gave the advice during a no-holds-barred interactive session with troops during a durbar organised for the troops on Thursday.RELATED: BOKO HARAM: No Army Can Have Enough Equipment For Its Operations – COAS "He requested them to open up to him in case of any problem or issue that he needs to know and address. "He conveyed the appreciation of Mr. President, Commander in Chief, President Muhammadu Buhari for their commitment, sacrifices and loyalty to the nation", Army spokesman, Col Sagir Musa, said. According to the Army spokesman, a total of 300 troops drawn from the various units and formations across the theatre command attended the occasion, where, as a rare privilege, troops freely interacted one-on-one with the Chief of Army Staff. Musa stated that "at the event, without any restriction, troops were allowed to sincerely bare their minds on issues bothering them either as a group or individually, especially on professional matters like administration, welfare, logistics and general operational situation including progress and challenges". Buratai commended the troops for their gallantry and sacrifices and enjoined them to be more robust and unyielding in the fight to end terrorism in the North-east Nigeria. Instructively, the Chief of Army Staff used the opportunity to remind the troops of the expectations of Nigerians as to their ability to keep the country safe, saying "as an army, we must be able to meet or surpass it". Meanwhile, troops have killed insurgents and destroyed terrorists' camps in Gwoza, Borno State. The army said soldiers of 152 Task Force Battalion, under 21 Special Armoured Brigade, in conjunction with some Civilian Joint Task Force members, embarked on intensive patrols and clearance operations to Nbaga and Gero villages where troops came in contact with the terrorists at Ngaba village. "The sudden attack of terrorists' camps, simultaneous and swift employment of voluminous coordinated fire power bombardments led to serious destruction of the terrorists' camps, which forced the criminals to flee their hideouts in disarray, while an unconfirmed number of the bandits were effectively extirpated", Muse said. He added: "Eight women and six children were extricated and freed from the terrorists, while their (terrorists) makeshift camps were totally destroyed. "The following items were captured: three Ak 47 rifles, five bicycles and one terrorists' flag. The liberated women and children will be handed over to the appropriate agency for further necessary action". According to him, the military action followed reinvigorated operational strategies and robust, aggressive and dynamic counter terrorism operations injected into the Theatre Command, Operation Lafiya Dole by Buratai. RELATED: Yusuf Buratai Father Of The Chief Of Army Staff Buried In Maiduguri He said troops have continued to successfully sustain aggressive long range mobile fighting patrols, raids, searches and ambushes which resulted in the recent successes recorded.  | ||
| Grandson Of Obafemi Awolowo Is On The Big Brother Naija Reality Show Posted: 01 Jul 2019 03:16 AM PDT  BBNaija 2019 housemate, Oluwaseyi "Seyi" Awolowo is the grandson of Obafemi Awolowo. According to him, He has had many highs and lows in his three decades of existence. The bubbly entrepreneur once tried to commit suicide but has since risen above that dark period of his teenage years and has turned his life around. He claims he is committed to his journey of self-acceptance, his girlfriend and his beliefs and demonstrates the latter with a "Jesus'' tattoo across his arm. Seyi also validated that Seeing his own face on a billboard for the first time is one of the highest moments of his life so far.He further revealed that he will look for trouble a lot. He is Not single or available. He is Taken and very blunt! In This Story: #Grandson #ObafemiAwolowo #BigBrotherNaija #Reality #Show Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||
| Lady Reveals – “Busola Dakolo Was A Runs Baby, I Know Her Story” Posted: 01 Jul 2019 03:12 AM PDT
A lady named neneireh took to the comment section to reveal that Timi Dakolo's wife is a runs way back in Bayelsa when she came for her Youth service.. See post…  In This Story: #Lady #Reveals #BusolaDakolo #Baby #Story Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||
| ‘Stop taking my old father to clubs’ – Son of Regina Daniel’s husband warns Posted: 01 Jul 2019 03:08 AM PDT
The teen actress who recently got married to 59 year old politician cum businessman, Ned Nwoko, has been facing serious bashing from the billionaire's son, Emzy. Emzy has warned Regina to stop taking his old father to clubs as well as smoking in his presence. He wrote: " Madam Allow My Old Dad To Rest,Please Stop Taking Him To Clubs, His Not Getting Younger Anymore,Stop Stressing The Man.🙏🙏 If You Don't Value His Life Please We Do No Matter What He Did In The Past. He Might Not Complain To You Because He Wants To Make You Feel Loved, But Trust Me, His Not Cool With Such Lifestyle, You Are Even Smoking In His Presence, Something You Can't Do To Your Own Father, Aunty Fear God If You No Go Fear Dad.. I Don't Know Your Aim Though But Just Know It Won't Work. I Wish He Was Still Young For All This.🙄 Wrong Choice." In This Story: #clubs #Son #ReginaDaniel #husband #warns Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||
| Davido Gives ₦1M To Ify Onwuemene, Promises To Support Her Medical Bills Posted: 01 Jul 2019 03:05 AM PDT
He also Promised to support her medical bills until she fully recovers. She appreciated him, and insisted that she still needed his song as she needs him to sing for her. In This Story: #Davido #₦1M #IfyOnwuemene #Promises #Support #Medical #Bills Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||
| Bbnaija’s Miracle Unveils New Girlfriend In Romantic Summer Photos Posted: 01 Jul 2019 02:59 AM PDT  2018 Big Brother Naija Winner, Miracle Ikechukwu who just got certified as an "instrument rated" pilot in the has finally shown off his girlfriend. The young pilot who was also intimate with fellow housemate, Nina Ivy during their stay in the house and also got controversial outside the house shared a video of himself and the girlfriend in summer memories. Internet users have gone frenzy over this in surprise that he has been keeping privacy whilst having a relationship. Other housemates also reacted…  In This Story: #Bbnaija #Miracle #Unveils #New #Girlfriend #Romantic #Summer #Photos Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||
| Protester reveals “I was paid 10k to carry this placard in support of Pastor Fatoyinbo” Posted: 01 Jul 2019 02:55 AM PDT  The protest in support of COZA pastor, Biodun Fatoyinbo took another turn when one of his alleged 'supporters' revealed that he was paid Ten Thousand Naira to carry the placard in support of the man of God. While he was unable to mention the name of the person that gave him the money, he confirmed that the money given to him was also given to several others. In This Story: #Protester #reveals #paid #10k #placard #support #Pastor #Fatoyinbo Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||
| Cossy Ojiakor "My marriage may not last up to a month" Posted: 01 Jul 2019 02:49 AM PDT
Controversial Nollywood actress, Cossy Orjiakor has revealed that her marriage may not last a month. She said this in a recent interview with Sunnews, when asked whether she is scared of marriage. According to her: "I am not scared of marriage. However, if it is somebody that is crazy enough to like someone like me; that would be great! But then, I am not that kind of person that is really into the love thing. . I cut-off easily, so I don't know if I get married it is going to last a month, unless the guy is f**king crazy and good to go. There was a time I had a boyfriend. I was cool with this dude and he wasn't even giving me plenty money and all that. One day, a man just came into the house and was like 'oh, this girl? You will not marry her-o'. I was angry and was like 'who the hell wants to marry your son?'" In This Story: #CossyOjiakor #marriage #month Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||
| Wizkid Reveals Amidst Comparison that Marvin's Rema Is His Favourite Posted: 01 Jul 2019 02:44 AM PDT
The 18-year-old singer who's signed to Mavins has leapfrogged everyone into top spot for best new artists. The speed of his breakthrough is record-worthy, and his sound and style has many harboring the opinion that he is better than Wizkid. Amidst hot comparison among fans, Wizkid has revealed that the Mavins new signee, Rema is his favorite artiste. The singer took to his Instagram page to make the revelation to the surprise of his fans.  In This Story: #Wizkid #Reveals #Comparison #Marvin #Rema #Favourite Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||
| BBNaija 4 kicks off today as housemates enter the house Posted: 01 Jul 2019 02:37 AM PDT
According to Multichoice Nigeria,this year's edition of the reality TV show well last 92days of intense drama, romance, and spice. With the organisers promising 12 different spices- with a spice dished out each week- the housemates were ushered into the well decorated BBNaija house they reek so much of the Nigerian cultures. The show, which has Ebuka as the host as unveiled by the organisers in February 2019 will run till September 30. The opening show will kick off at exactly 7pm when all the housemates will be revealed as well as the one housemate that was chosen by the viewers through social media polls. The reality show will kick off with a two- hour launch show that will air live on Africa Magic showcase. The intense battle for the N60 million grand prize will continue on the dedicated24-hour live channel s of BBNaija- DStv channel 198 and GOtv channel29. The technology is mind boggling and this might be the new home of Big Brother Africa. The BBNaija House is one of the most unique in Africa with the fibre connection that ensures seemlesss connection and no issues. In This Story: #BBNaija4 #kicksoff #today #housemates #house Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||
| What you need to know about Tacha and Mercy Eke, the hottest girls in #BBNaija 2019? Posted: 01 Jul 2019 02:30 AM PDT
These two ladies, Mercy and Tacha already got tongues wagging on Twitter, and they have also been trending since Ebuka introduced them on stage. Mercy Eke 26-year-old Mercy Eke, a video vixen and businesswoman based in Lagos, got people's attention with the sexy sheer gown she wore to the live show, which showed off her banging body.  She loves cooking, swimming, travelling and dancing. No matter the setbacks, Mercy always picks herself up and does her best. When she's not dancing, singing or rapping, Mercy makes time to enjoy her favourite food: white rice and pepper soup. Tacha Y'all remember Tacha, the babe that faked a public proposal, faked her own kidnap and went viral for tattooing Davido's picture on her cleavage? Well, Tacha has always wanted to be on Big Brother Naija. It comes as no surprise then, that getting picked to be a Housemate this season, is the highlight of her life.  This spunky 23-year-old Rivers State got tongues wagging immediately Ebuka introduced her on stage. Tacha is a social media sensation who is known to show off her boobs and butts on Instagram. Tacha would pick her phone over sleep, any day. Although losing her mom weighs heavily on her. Why will you be a fan favourite: Because I'm SYMPLYTACHA. I'm spontaneous, loud, interesting, lively and fun. In This Story: #Tacha #MercyEke #hottest #girls #BBNaija #2019 Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||
| Oritse Femi releases 'Cha Kam' Posted: 01 Jul 2019 02:03 AM PDT
Artist: Oritse Femi Song title: Cha Kam Genre: Galala Date of release: June 28, 2019 Album: TBA Producer: Vicebeatzmaker Label: TBA Details/Takeaway: Nigerian singer, Oritse Femi is back. In This Story: #OritseFemi #releases #ChaKam Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||
| DJ Xclusive releases 'Zanku Riddim' Posted: 01 Jul 2019 01:55 AM PDT  The beat was produced by DJ Xclusive. Artist: DJ Xclusive Song Title: Zanku Riddim Genre: Shepeteri Date of Release: June 28, 2019 Album: TBA Producer: DJ Xclusive Label: TBA Details/Takeaway: The song celebrates the zanku movement. Watch below; In This Story: #DJXclusive #releases #ZankuRiddim Sharing is caring. Share this story  |
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