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Nigeria, India agree to block pipeline of illicit drug flow as NDLEA, NCB sign MoU Tough time awaits traffickers of illicit drugs between Nigeria and India with a historic signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA and the Narcotics Control Bureau of India in Abuja on Wednesday 14th June 2023. Chairman/ Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) who signed the MoU on behalf of Nigerias premier anti-narcotics Agency said the move represents a robust partnership in the effort to exterminate incidences of drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking in the two countries. According to him, this bold step taken by the two agencies is an affirmation of our foresight and commitment to the task of ensuring the safety of our citizens and the global community at large. Todays development constitutes a fundamental step towards positioning the two countries, India and Nigeria, at the forefront of confronting and dismantli...

My daughter was bullied in school because of me - Davido Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has spoken out about how being famous has had a negative impact on those close to him, particularly his children, nieces, and nephews. He made this known while featuring as a guest in a recent episode on ABtalks podcast. Davido said that aside from enjoying the benefits of fame, it also had a negative effect on his loved ones. He said, “I would lie to you if I say I don’t like fame. I mean it has its good and bad parts. I get anything I want with this face and with this smile but it gets stressful too cos it affects the private aspect of my life and my family. "Like my dad will just send me something on the blog, like 'what's this?', and I am like, 'it’s a lie, don’t worry about that.' "And even things I do affect my family. Anything I do as Davido will affect my family just like my sister had to move her kids out of some school because every...

Guinness World Records Breaks Silence on Chef Dammy’s 120-Hour Cookathon Guinness World Records has finally broken silence regarding Nigerian chef, Damilola Adeparusi‘s 120-hour cook-a-thon. The body maintained that the chef did not seek from approval before beginning the cook-a-thon as there are procedures and rules which would have been sent to her to follow. The body said: “We have not received an application for this attempt. Applications can be made via the Guinness World Records website for our records management team to review. “Once an application is accepted, the record claimant receives a set of detailed guidelines specific to that record category that must be adhered to. “This also details a list of evidence that must be submitted for our team to verify the record. Guinness World Records maintains a rigorous review process to maintain the integrity of each Guinness World Records title.” Remember, Chef Dammy began her cook-a-thon in Ekiti state with the intention of overtakin...

"I can't live without her" - Young Nigerian man says as he weds British lover in Lagos  One Gabriel Aye from Delta State has married his British heartthrob, Kathleen.    The wedding ceremony was held at the Ikoyi Registry on Friday, 9th June, 2023.   It was followed by a reception at Dublina Resort & Suites, 4th Avenue, G-Close Festac Town, Lagos. More photos below. 

We arrived at national assembly by 4am to ensure that Akpabio is elected - Senator Opeyemi Bamidele Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, an All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker from Ekiti State has revealed that most of those who voted for Godswill Akabio as senate president arrived at the national assembly by 4am to ensure that he gets elected.  Bamidele, who was the Deputy Director of the Deputy Director General of Akpabio/Barau campaign said they arrived at the national assembly on time to ensure that what happened during the 8th senate didn't happen again.  During the 8th senate, Senator Bukola Saraki who refused to accept the wish of the leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for Senator Ahmad Lawan to lead the 8th senate, arrived on time while other senators were waiting and eventually got elected.  Akpabio eventually polled 63 votes to defeat the former governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari who got 46 votes. Speaking at a reception organized after Ak...

100-level Adamawa varsity student d!es after snakebite on campus A 100-level student of the Modibbo Adama University in Yola, Adamawa State, has died after she was reportedly bitten by a snake.   The deceased, Comfort Isah, was allegedly bitten by a snake at the Faculty of Education last week. Special Assistant to the Adamawa State Governor, Hon. Miracle Musa, who confirmed the incident, said the student died on Tuesday night, June 13, 2023.  

Court admits statistician’s report in PDP’s petition against Tinubu The Presidential Election Petition Court on Wednesday adjourned the petition of the Peoples Democratic Party and its candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to Thursday, June 15. The PDP and Atiku are also disputing the outcome of the presidential election at the PEPC which produced Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress as the elected president. Listed as respondents in the petition marked CA/PEPC/05/2023 are the Independent National Electoral Commission, Tinubu and his party, the APC. At the resumed hearing of their petition on Wednesday, counsel to the petitioners, Jegede Eyitayo (SAN) called the 21st witness to testify in the matter. Eyitayo, who led the witness, Samuel Oduntan, in evidence, informed the court that cross-examination is scheduled to be done on Thursday. After counsel to the respondents affirmed their agreement to conduct the cross-examination on Thursday, the petitioners tendered the report before the cour...

 Gbajabiamila Assumes  Duty As Tinubu’s CoS The immediate past Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Wednesday, assumed his duty as the Chief of Staff of President Bola Tinubu.  This is coming a few hours after he resigned from his membership of the 10th House. Gbajabiamila tendered his resignation letter on Wednesday on the floor of the House before Abass and the members of the House. He shared pictures from his resignation and resumption at his new office saying, “To the glory of God, I resigned my membership of the newly Inaugurated 10th House of Representatives today. I had the privilege to move the first motion in the new House which was on the need to prepare to avert the negative effects of the forecast of heavy flooding in some parts of the country. The House passed the resolutions accordingly.  “Thereafter, Speaker Tajudeen Abbas read my resignation letter and declared my seat vacant. An opportunity for the people of Surulere 1 Feder...

China’s Xi Jinping backs ‘just cause’ of Palestinian statehood Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas’s visit to Beijing comes as China stakes out a greater role in the Middle East to counter US influence. President Xi Jinping says China backs the Palestinian struggle for statehood as Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas arrived for a three-day visit. The Palestinian leader was welcomed with full military honours at the Great Hall of the People on Wednesday in Beijing. “We are good friends and partners,” Xi told Abbas at the start of their meeting. “We have always firmly supported the just cause of the Palestinian people to restore their legitimate national rights.” Xi made the comments as China stakes out a greater role in the Middle East to edge out the United States’s influence there while seeking to facilitate Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. A solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict lies in the establishment of an “independent Palestinian state based on the 19...

Tickets to see Lionel Messi's potential Inter Miami debut listed for $20,000 Tickets to see Lionel Messi's potential debut for Inter Miami have been listed online for $20,000 as prices continue to skyrocket, while the MLS club's chiefs try to add 3,000 seats to their home stadium.  According to Mail Online, the cheapest resale price for Miami's Leagues Cup match against Cruz Azul on July 21, predicted to be Messi's first match, has soared 1,034 percent.  At the start of the week, tickets on StubHub stretched from $810 to $20,701. Inter Miami will add 3,000 seats to its DRV PNK Stadium by August to somewhat cope with the demands to see Messi in action, increasing the capacity to 22,000. The average listed resale ticket prices for Inter Miami's away games have also surged by 1,000 percent, according to The Miami Herald, providing a profit boost for other MLS teams.  Searches for 'Inter Miami tickets' and 'Inter Miami season tickets' spiked by 13,0...

CBN announces unification of all foreign exchange rate windows The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the unification of all segments of the forex market collapsing all windows into one. What this means now, is that the exchange rate in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange (FX) Market will now be determined by market forces. Previously, there were different windows and a fixed exchange rate system in place. However, with the recent changes, the exchange rate will be determined through the Investors and Exporters (I&E) window, where transactions will be conducted The apex bank made the move as part of a series of immediate changes to operations in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange (FX) Market, a move that will improve liquidity and stability. The apex bank announced this in a press release signed by the Director of Financial Markets, Angela Sere-Ejembi, PhD. One more photo below. 

Abiodun approves appointment of six special advisers Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has approved the appointment of six special advisers. The new appointment is the second to be made by the governor to kickstart his second term in office. He had earlier re-appointed the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr. Tokunbo Talabi and also approved the appointment of Dr. Oluwatoyin Taiwo as the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS), According to a statement e-signed by the SSG, Mr. Oladapo Okubadejo has been appointed as the Chief Economic Adviser to the governor. Others are, Mr. Olaolu Olabimtan, Special Adviser, Budget and Planning; Jagunmolu Jamiu Akande Omoniyi, Special Adviser, Housing; Engr. Adebowale O. Akinsanya, Special Adviser, Works & Infrastructure; Mr. Olusina Ogungbade, Special Adviser, Justice and Dr. Tomi Coker, Special Adviser, Health. According to Mr. Talabi, the appointments take immediate effect  

COAS COMMISSIONS CIMIC PROJECTS IN MALUMFASHI KATSINA STATE, REAFFIRM COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINED CIVIL-MILITARY COOPERATION PROJECTS The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has reaffirmed his commitment to sustaining the Special Intervention Civil Military Cooperation Projects across the country. This he noted on Tuesday 13 June 2023 while commissioning the newly constructed 4 blocks of classrooms at Government Day Secondary School and Renovation of the School's Assembly Hall as well as the provision of 100 extra classroom chairs and 2000 copies of exercise books undertaken by the NA in Malumfashi, Katsina State. The COAS noted that, the Nigerian Army  has in recent times embarked on elaborate quick impact projects in several communities across the country  with  a view to providing the desired succor succor in their areas of need and further strengthen our relationship with the people in the beneficial communities. This has over time significantly co...

Fraudster Bags 10 Years Imprisonment in Warri Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 convicted and sentenced one Otede Pio Meyeoghene to 10 years imprisonment without an option of fine. Meyeoghene was first arraigned in 2018 by the Benin Zonal Command of the EFCC and later re-arraigned on July 12, 2021. Upon arraignment, the defendant had pleaded not guilty to the three count charge preferred against him by the Commission setting the stage for full trial. In the cause of the trial, the prosecution counsel, I. M Elodi called two witnesses to prove the case against the defendant, while the defence also called two witnesses. Delivering his judgement, Justice Abang stated that the prosecution has proved its case beyond reasonable doubt and therefore found the defendant guilty on the three counts. "This offence of obtaining under false pretence is an endemic disease that needs an urgent diagnosis and treatment and it is impo...

Tinubu Suspends EFCC Chairman Bawa Indefinitely  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the indefinite suspension from office of the Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. AbdulRasheed Bawa, CON, to allow for proper investigation into his conduct while in office.  According to a statement by the office of the secretary to the government of the federation (OSGF), the decision followed weighty allegations of abuse of office levelled against him. Bawa has been directed to immediately hand over the affairs of his office to the Director of Operations in the Commission, who will oversee the affairs of the Office of the Chairman of the Commission pending the conclusion of the investigation.  

HIGH RATE OF DIVORCEES IN THE NUPE KINGDOM BY MOHAMMED ALIYU MAIRUBUTU  From time immemorial, Nupe women were known for their humbleness and self-esteem. They are regarded as house builders, not home breakers. Many tribes value their matrimonial personalities and make them their role model because of their nobility and integrity depositions. Their beautiful characters entice and force men from another clan to abandon their women and ask for their hand in marriage. This is what they are known for. They embraced marriage with seriousness and commitment. They value it more than any form of relationship because they feel that it is the fulfillment of half of their faith and the surest way to become a completely responsible woman. But, today marriage has been given a new definition and role in our community by young women in the kingdom.  Marriage which is supposed to be a rope of uniting man and woman as one or a platform for bringing two different families together has become a t...

"God bless you" - Many shower praise on Kamo as he presents a brand new car to Lalude Fan shower praise on Kamo of Nepa Boyz as he presents veteran actor Lalude with a brand new car worth 4 million Naira. Kamo’s act of generosity has touched the hearts of many, earning him blessings and praise from fans and followers. Recalls that Kamo had earlier raised funds to buy a car for veteran actor Fatai Oodua, popular known as Lalude. A few days after, a blogger shares the video which attracted one of her fans to give N3 million to get a new car. Also, Lalude is receiving a donation of N1 million among others. In a surprise move today, Kamo invited Lalude and present him a Toyota Carmy 2008 model. The news of Kamo’s generosity spread like wildfire, captivating the attention of the entertainment community. Social media platforms were flooded with heartfelt messages, expressing gratitude for Kamo’s selflessness.  

Nigerian Referee Dies On Pitch During Friendly Match After Heavy Rainfall, Thunder Strike Nigerian referee has died on the pitch during a friendly football match in Madalla town, Niger State, after the match was disrupted by heavy rainfall followed by thunder strikes. The deceased simply known as Mustafa Coach 02 among football fans and said to be a member of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), met his tragic death Tuesday evening during the match played in Madalla, Niger State, on the community’s school field. An eyewitness, Muhammed Musa, told Daily Trust that the match in which Suleja and Madalla youths participated, was on half time break around 5:20 pm when the incident happened. “It was raining and all the footballers along with their fans were taken refuge inside the school’s classrooms. The referee along with his assistant (line man) rushed back to the field, demanding the players to join them. “They were only at the centre of the pitch when the thunder struck. Two of them ...

ABUJA, FCT JUNE 14, 2023 PRESS STATEMENT  INSECURITY: PRESIDENT TINUBU ALIVE TO HIS RESPONSIBILITIES The All Progressives Congress  (APC) is shocked by the statement by Amnesty International accusing the new government of President Bola  Ahmed Tinubu of indifference to the latest killings in some parts of the country, two weeks after he was sworn in. While we thank Amnesty International for drawing attention to the lingering security challenges in our country especially in Plateau, Kaduna, Benue and Zamfara, we find its conclusion hasty and inconsiderate. During his inaugural speech, President Bola Tinubu said clearly that security will be the  topmost priority of his administration and he promised to reform the nation’s security doctrine and architecture. He promised in categorical terms that Security shall be the top priority of our administration because neither prosperity nor justice can prevail amidst insecurity and violence. To effectively tackle this menace, w...

 Aca-a-ton: FUOYE lecturer set to lecture for 150 hours to break Guinness World Record for the longest lecturing time

INEC cautions Labour Party against blackmail  The Independent National Electoral Commission on Wednesday reacted to the statement by the legal team of the Labour Party and its candidate, Peter Obi suggesting that the commission has refused to respond to the subpoenas served on them. The LP and Obi in a petition marked CA/PEC/03/2023 are challenging the outcome of the presidential election wherein Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress was declared the elected president by INEC. During the proceedings, the petitioners had previously stated that the electoral commission had denied them access to some sensitive documents which are germane to their pleadings. While moving the motion for adjournment of the hearing on Wednesday afternoon, counsel for the petitioners, Livy Uzoukwu SAN again complained to the Presidential Election Petition Court that despite the effort made to access documents under the commission, INEC has “consistently refused…the subpoena to produce documents.” He...

I am a Catholic christian and pro-life. I’ll rather die than protect gay rights — Ghana Speaker Alban Bagbin, Speaker of the Ghanaian Parliament, has stressed that he will never support the legalisation of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) activities in the country. Speaking with journalists in Tamale, Ghana, Bagbin vowed to fight against the rights of homosexuals, adding that their rights will not be legalised in his time. He blamed the decline of the indigenous population in most European countries on the LGBTQ+ community, adding that queer activities must stop immediately to contain this decline. “For you all to participate in it, count me out of Ghana because I will prefer to join my Maker than to live,” the Speaker of Parliament said. “That is me. I am a Catholic and pro-life. I will not do anything that will end the world because God says the world is eternal. Until He comes back we cannot do that to end the world. “They have the repercussions in their countr...

Court Jails Two Fraudsters who Impersonated Americans in Kaduna The Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction of the duo of Redeem James and Chisom Okoye before Justice A. A Isiaka of the Kaduna State High Court, Kaduna on separate one count charge bordering on internet fraud.  The Command, acting on intelligence reports, had arrested the duo at Abuja for alleged internet fraud –related activities. Further investigation into the cases revealed that the defendants were using various social media apps to defraud unsuspecting victims of their hard-earned money. They pleaded guilty to the separate charges, prompting the prosecuting counsel, K.S Ogunlade to ask the court to convict them accordingly. Justice Isiaka convicted and sentenced James to two years imprisonment with an option of fine of N150,000.  He was ordered to pay $250 as restitution. Chisom was convicted and sentenced to three years imprisonment with an opti...

EFCC Arrests Five Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Lagos Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, arrested five suspected internet fraudsters in Lagos. The suspects are: Tamaraemi Akpoviri, Jonathan Oshioke Okhumode, Jordan O. Clifford, Okorie J. Christian and Enabule Peace Osaro.  They were arrested during a sting operation at the Buena Vista Estate, Orchid Road, Lekki area of Lagos State, following an intelligence report on the activities of some individuals suspected to be internet fraudsters in the area.  Items recovered from the suspects, at the point of arrest, include exotic cars, mobile devices and laptop computers.  The suspects have volunteered their statements and will be charged to court once investigations are concluded.  

FG TO BEGIN GIVING STUDENTS LOANS IN SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER 2023 The Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government today has said is working out modalities to begin students’ loans between September and October 2023. The Federal Ministry of Education, Permanent Secretary, David Adejo, revealed this in Abuja to journalists on the bill signed by President Bola Tinubu. The bill for student loans was signed into law by President Tinubu on Monday in fulfillment of a promise he made during his campaign.  It was sponsored by the Speaker of the 9th House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila and it provides for interest-free loans to indigent Nigerian students. Adejo said the law would provide easy access to higher education for indigent Nigerians through interest-free loans from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund. According to a report, the loan covers the loan students in private and public schools. He said that President Tinubu had also approved a committee made up of ministries and agencies to see to t...