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"We shot this back in January and it’s been so hard to keep this cover a secret.  For the location we went back to one of my favorite places in the world, the Dominican Republic!  It’s such an honor and a dream to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition"-Kim Kardashian.    According to the magazine  "Kim Kardashian makes her SI Swimsuit debut on the 2022 cover in the Dominican Republic, photographed by Greg Swales Every girl has been obsessed with Sports Illustrated Swimsuit covers. They’re iconic. Every time I would see magazines like this especially in the 90’s when I was growing up it’s always these perfect, tall, thin women and I just have never been that. “I vividly remember Tyra Banks on the cover and women with curves. I remember thinking that is so cool. But, I still didn’t think I would have ... I thought you had to be a professional model and a runway model. And it was always really young girls. I don’t want to date myself or sound old b...

A fuel tanker exploded on Sunday night, May 15 along Ibusa road in Asaba, Delta State. HGS Media Plus gathered that 13 persons were rescued after the tanker exploded. The explosion was said to have occurred after a Toyota Sienna and a Hilux collided near the broken down petrol tanker under repair. It was learnt that the Toyota Sienna and the Hilux collision was due to over speeding. Fire fighters was said to have battled the fire into the next morning which caused gridlock on the road due to it's intensity. More photos below. 

Radical Boko Haram Preacher And Terrorist Recruiter, Ari-Difinoma, Reportedly Surrenders To Nigerian Army The leader of the Jama’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihad (JAS), popularly known as the Boko Haram terrorist group, Alhaji Ari-Difinoma, has reportedly surrendered to the Nigerian Army.   Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert and security analyst in Lake Chad, reported that the radical preacher surrendered to the troops of 21 Special Armoured Brigade Bama, Operation Hadin Kai, on Monday, May 16, 2022, after he was forced out of his hideout following sustained bombardment by troops of Operation Hadin Kai.  

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE STATEMENT ON THE CALL BY “NORTHERN ELDERS FORUM” ASKING A SECTION OF THE COUNTRY TO LEAVE THE FEDERATION. We are aware of the latest statement from the so-called “Northern Elders Forum”. We wish to reassure Nigerians that it remains their democratically elected leadership which takes the decisions that steer our nation – and no one else. No self-appointed and unelected group can take this right from Nigerians – no matter how much coverage they might enjoy in the media. Nigerians listen to elected leaders, not opinionated tin-gods who have no traction with any responsible group. It is a delusional arrogance that would lead such a group to publicly state terms and conditions for the existence of our nation. Who gave them the right to ask for the exclusion, or expulsion of any one, group or section of the country from the Federal Republic of Nigeria? The Nigerian government does not take guidance nor invitations from such groups – only from the Nigerian people wh...

FG To Facebook: Stop IPOB From Using Your Platform To Incite Violence The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has asked Facebook and other social media platforms to stop allowing the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to use their platforms to incite violence and instigate ethnic hatred in Nigeria. The Minister made the demand in Abuja on Tuesday at a meeting with a team from Facebook. He said since IPOB had been proscribed and classified as a terrorist organization, Facebook has no justification for yielding its platform to the organization to further its campaign of hate and destabilization of the country. “I have called this meeting to enable us to discuss the increasing use of Facebook by separatists and anarchists, especially those of them based outside the country, to instigate violence and ethnic hatred in Nigeria. “For whatever reason, they seem to have now chosen Facebook as their platform of choice. And their tools include disinformation, ince...

Special Announcement: Further Extension of dates for Party Congresses/primaries.  The National Working Committee (NWC), of the Official Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Nigeria has extended the dates for party congresses/primaries as follows:  1. State House of Assembly - Saturday May 21, 2022  2. House of Representatives - Sunday May 22, 2022 3. Senate - Monday May 23, 2022 4. Governorship - Wednesday May 25, 2022 All party members, leaders and critical stakeholders are advised to note this accordingly.  

GOV. ORTOM VISITS JONATHAN IN ABUJA In a bid to strengthen the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) family ahead of the 2023 general elections, Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State on Tuesday, May 17th, 2022 visited former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan at his Maitama residence in Abuja. Governor Ortom served as Minister of State, Trade and Investment and later the supervising Minister of Aviation under Jonathan. The duo met behind closed doors for more than 40 minutes. Although none of them spoke to the press when they came out, they were beaming with smiles with the former President exchanging pleasantries with everyone on the Governor’s entourage. It is believed that the fortunes of the PDP and the victory of the party in the forthcoming general elections may have been central in their discussions. Some of the Governors aides who accompanied him included Dr James Anbua, Principal Special Assistant; Hon. Steven Amase, Principal Private Secretary to the Governor; and Hon. Abrahams Kwaghn...

TERUNGWA STEPHANIE: WHY I KILLED ABUJA CORPER - SUSPECT, JENNIFER TSEMBE The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command on Monday said it paraded the alleged killers of Abuja missing Corps member along with 3 notorious kidnappers and bandits said to have been terrorizing innocent citizens in Niger state as well as boarding communities in Abuja at the FCT Command Headquarters. Among the suspects paraded was a 26 – year – old, female, jealous lover named Jennifer Tsembe, who criminally conspired with one Monday Simon popularly called Black, 36, and Solomon Abu, 35 and killed one Terungwa Stephenie, age 26 Corper who resides in City homes estate Lokogoma. Ms. Tsembe who confessed to the crime, told Daily asset that she killed the victim to separate her from her estranged lover, Edward Achadu so she could have him all to herself. She said she dropped the victim’s son at Holy Trinity Catholic Church a day after the incident. Parading the suspects, the Commissioner of Police FCT, CP Baba...

KOGI POLY EXPELS 196 STUDENTS OVER POOR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE This was contained in a statement issued in Lokoja by the Head of the Public Relations Unit of the polytechnic, Uredo Omale. Omale said the Rector of the polytechnic, Dr. Salisu Usman, announced the expulsion of the students during an emergency meeting of the Academic Board of the institution on May 12. She quoted the Rector as “advising the remaining students to avoid distractions and remain committed to their academic pursuit as they prepare for the 2021/2022 first semester examinations scheduled to commence on Monday, May 16, 2022.” According to him, students’ good academic performance is a direct result of dedication and hard work achieved under a conducive learning atmosphere, which the institution has put in place. He expressed his displeasure over the high turnover of student withdrawals from the institution due mainly to poor academic performance. “The Rector reiterated that the administration would continue to put in...

SUPER FALCONS' COACH NAMES ORDEGA, OSHOALA, 30 OTHERS TO WOMEN AFCON CAMP IN MOROCCO Benue born Super Falcons star Francisca Ordega has been named among the 32 invited players ahead of the forthcoming Africa Women Cup of Nations. Nigeria is drawn into Group C alongside South Africa, Botswana and Burundi in a tournament which starts on July 2. Also on the list of invited players are; Barcelona Femeni striker Asisat Oshoala, captain Onome Ebi, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and Rasheedat Ajibade The Nigerian team’s camp will open in the hosting nation two weeks before kickoff. In a statement by the Nigeria Football Federation, which was made available to journalists, The CSKA Moscow female striker, Francisca Ordega was invited to lead the attack alongside Asisat Oshoala and Desire Oparanozie. Full list of invited players  Goalkeepers: Chiamaka Nnadozie (Paris FC, France); Tochukwu Oluehi (Maccabi Kishronot Hadera, Israel); Rita Akarekor (Nasarawa Amazons); Yewande Balogun (Coppermine U...

Court  Jails Two Pipeline Vandals,  Internet Fraudster 15 Years in Asaba  Justice F.O.Olubanjo of the Federal High Court sitting in Asaba, Delta State,  has convicted and sentenced two pipeline vandals and one internet fraudster to  fifteen( 15) years imprisonment. The convicts:  Nabo Arubere,  Kala Kosenen  and Ozemene Azuibuke were jailed on Monday,  May 16, 2022,  after pleading guilty to one- count separate charge,  bordering on  malicious damage of crude oil pipeline and impersonation, upon their arraignment by the Benin Zonal Command of the EFCC. Arubere (m) on or about the 16th day of October 2021 in Jones Creeks, Delta State did wilfully or maliciously broke a pipeline for the transportation of crude oil belonging to NPDC/NECONDE oil company and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 1(7)(a) of the Miscellaneous Offences Act Cap M17 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2007 and punishable under Section 1(7)(b) of...

SOLUDO CONDEMNS ABDUCTION OF ANAMBRA STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER AND THE WAVE OF INSECURITY ACROSS THE STATE Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo condemns in strong terms, the abduction of the member representing Aguata Constituency Two at the State House of Assembly, Hon. Okechukwu Okoye. The Governor also condemns the abduction of Hon. Okoye's Campaign Director, Mr. Cyril Chiegboka. They were both abducted on May 15, 2022. The Governor therefore asks for their immediate release. Governor Soludo also condemns the spate of insecurity across the State in recent times where innocent citizens have been attacked or killed, happening at a period when his government is already reaching out to critical stakeholders for the restoration of peace and security to the State. The Governor restates that the current spike in cases of kidnapping and killing of innocent citizens undermines the sanctity of human lives and no one or group has the right to take human life with such gross impunity. Governor Solu...

BE PROFESSIONAL IN YOUR CONDUCT AND SERVICES: GOC ADVICES NATIONAL PARK SERVICE The management of the Old Oyo National Park has been advised to be professional in their conduct and services while protecting, preserving, conserving and managing the cultural, historical and archaeological features in their care. The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Gold Chibuisi, advised when the Conservator of Park, Old Oyo National Park, Caroline Olory and her team paid him a courtesy visit. The GOC commended the National Park Service and indeed the Old Oyo National Park for conserving old relics and encouraging the sustainable growth and abundance of biological materials of zoological and botanical specimens for scientific research and education. He also appreciated and applauded the management of the park for a visit, noting that it will further improve and strengthen a healthy relationship, synergy and collaboration between the two organisations that will furt...

President Muhammadu Buhari recieves in audience ICAO SEC-GEN Mr Salaazar and Delegation, at the State House, Abuja. PRESS RELEASE  PRESIDENT BUHARI ASSURES ICAO THAT NIGERIA WILL SUSTAIN INVESTMENTS IN AVIATION SAFETY, SECURITY President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja said more investments will be deployed to the provision of infrastructure and facilities for safe, secure, environmentally friendly and sustainable civil aviation. The President, who received the Secretary General of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Mr Juan Carlos Salazar, at the State House, said Nigeria will support the ideals and aspirations of ICAO and achievement of its strategic objectives, in collaboration with other Member States of the Organization. “Nigeria became a member of ICAO Council in 1962, and since then, it has continued to make valuable contributions to the Council’s work and its activities. “It is pertinent to also mention that Nigeria has been playing a key role in supporting ...

President Buhari receives in audience Olu of Warri Kingdom, HRM Tesola Emiko, Ogiame Atuwatse III in State House on 17th May 2022 Olu of Warri 5: President Buhari with R-L: Chief of Staff Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, Olu of Warri Kingdom, HRM Tesola Emiko, Ogiame Atuwatse III and Chief Brown Mene as he receives in audience Olu of Warri Kingdom in State House on 17th May 2022. More photos below. 

Lagos, May 15, 2022. The Creative Industry Group (CIG) has thrown it's weight behind two of it's members vying for political positions in the 2023 election under APC and Labour Party for House of Representatives. Amb. Felix Duke, President of CIG said that it was a good development in the right direction to have active members of the executive board coming out for the seats. Duke disclosed that Elaine Obukome Ibru-Mukoro in APC, Director Event/Project of CIG and Kenneth Gbandi, Chairman Adversory Board (CIG Europe) are from Delta state. "This is a good and big one for us having members who understands what CIG is all about coming out for the seats, it speaks well because they will be able to help drive the structure which we have been Campaigning for. " Some countries understand the power/structure of entertainment and and are making a lot of wealth through the industry, like California is through entertainment they make their money. " Nigeria films, fashion, mus...