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 Lizzo quits music for being trolled over her looks American singer Lizzo has announced her retirement from music. The plus-size singer said she was tired of “being the butt of the joke every single time because of how I look.” In a lengthy Instagram post, the four-time Grammy winner explained that she is constantly being bullied for clout. She wrote, “I’m constantly up against lies being told about me for clout & views… being the butt of the joke every single time because of how I look… I didn’t sign up for this sh*t… I quit.” The 35-year-old rapper and singer has also won a Billboard Music Award, a BET Award, and two Soul Train Music Awards, in addition to four Grammys.

 Footballer's wife Dora Kayode accused of fraud, adultery in scandal involving Pastor Tobi Adegboyega Ezinne Dora Kayode, the wife of Nigerian footballer Kayode Olanrewaju, has been embroiled in a scandal involving fraud, adultery, and abduction, shocking the nation. Despite being seven years older than her husband, Ezinne Kayode deceived him about her age at the time of marriage. It was reported that one Yetunde Burstline, an associate of controversial figures Daddy Freeze and Taste Bud, introduced Mrs. Kayode to Pastor Tobi Adegboyega. It was revealed that Pastor Adegboyega engaged in sexual affairs with Mrs. Kayode, who frequently attended orgies, leaving home for extended periods. According to Olanrewaju, Mrs. Kayode allegedly stole two Mercedes SUVs from him to finance the lavish lifestyle of Pastor Adegboyega and his associates. Furthermore, she conspired with realtor Ugochukwu Igboanugo and accomplices Jennifer Max Nduaguibe and Lynda Dike Anulika to transfer property owners...

"My mom Easter gift came at the right time😭 please celebrate her with me🙏🙏🙏🩷🩷🩷 Precious house 🏡 gift to my golden mother , in ASABA city of delta state ….. congratulations mummy 👏👏👏🍾🎉this  house is for you. I Told you that we will make it mummy,  I have no house of my own but I’m happy you made it before me, we have been through a lot together, we hawked together, I could remember borrowing money  to pay your house rent back then, even as an actress 🤣😭i was still Hawking as an actress. Covering my face with shame back then. Chai mummy we are no longer poor  the lord has done it for you …. This has being my dream life to give you a house in the city . Smiles I have giving my all to my family. First was a roof over my father head in my village, and today is for my golden mother…. Father lord this one alone is enough for me I’m grateful😭😭😭". Watch video below and one more photo below. 

 Nigerian swim coach leaves many impressed as he swims the entire length of Third Mainland Bridge Nigerian man, Dare Akinrodoye, achieves a daring feat as he swims the entire length of Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. The swimmer who is popularly referred to as Coach Dreh took up the task to raise awareness for suicide and depression. He admitted he was once depressed and would have committed suicide if he did not pick up an interest in swimming. According to him, his choice location for the event was because most individuals who committed suicide publicly in Lagos usually jumped off the Third Mainland Bridge. The event took place in Lagos, today the 30th of March and had many attendees as well as his medical team present to support him. The Lagos state commissioner for youth and sports, Mobolaji Ogunlende was also in attendance to represent the state government and show their solidarity. He swam the entire length of the bridge, which was a total of 11.8 kilometers, without stopping...

 A farming co-op is responsible for killing 750,000 fish in Iowa and Missouri.  NEW Cooperative Inc., located in Red Oak, Iowa contaminated a roughly 50 mile stretch of river the weekend of March 11th. According to reports, a valve was left open on an above ground tank for storing liquid nitrogen fertilizer for the entire weekend. Due to this error, around 265,000 gallons of fertilizer poured into a drainage ditch and inevitably ended up in the East Nishnabotna River. DNR fisheries documented the spill and the fish deaths along the contaminated section which ended where the Nishnabotna meets the Missouri River. As of March 28th they estimated 750,000 fish have died from acute toxicity.  They added that  Carp, Catfish and Bass were among the species most impacted. Clean up efforts are still ongoing at this point and this incident rates as the 5th largest fish kill in the state of Iowa.

 This man seriously changed his name to Literally Anybody Else and is running for president legitimately.  227 days until the presidential election! A 7th-grade math teacher and Army vet in NTX just changed his name to 'Literally Anybody Else' and is now throwing his hat in the ring.  He's officially filed with the FEC. His license even says, 'Literally Anybody Else.' Mr. Else is fed up with the two-party system and is now trying to get on the ballot in all 50 states. That is a statistically improbable task. His best chance is to apply to be a write-in candidate in Texas and other states. Mr. Else's candidacy is, if anything, a protest. And many voters will likely relate. Trump and Biden are working hard to lure voters who aren't interested in either of them.  Mr. Else, a centrist, wants folks like him to use his name as a 'neither' option if they like.  This is epic. We all have the chance to do something hilarious and I know we are going to drop th...

 ‘I inherited $587m, N85bn debts, 115 contract liabilities from El-Rufai  Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has said his administration inherited a huge debt burden of $587 million, N85 billion, and 115 contractual liabilities from former governor of the state, Nasir El-Rufai. Governor Sani, who disclosed this in Kaduna on Saturday while addressing a town hall meeting, said the huge debt burden was eating deep into the state’s federal allocation, adding that, due to the rise in the exchange rate, the state is now paying back almost triple of what was borrowed by the previous administration. He explained that N7 billion out of the N10 billion federal allocation for the state in March was deducted to service the state’s debt. He further lamented that the state was left with N3 billion, an amount he said was not enough to pay salaries, as the state’s monthly salary bill stands at N5.2 billion. Governor Sani said despite the debt inherited, his administration had not borrowed “a si...

 Olukoyede Applauds Nigerian Armed Forces for Courage and Patriotism Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,  Mr. Ola Olukoyede has commended members of the Nigerian armed forces for their gallantry and sacrifices in the face of security challenges across the country. He gave the commendation in Abuja on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 while receiving students of the  Departments of Intelligence,  Security Science and Cyber Security of the Nigerian Defence Academy, NDA,  Kaduna, who came on a study tour of the EFCC.  According to him, officers and men of the armed forces have demonstrated huge courage and made sacrifices to ensure peace and security of the nation. “While our peace and security as a community face severe tests at every turn across the country, I wish to utilize this opportunity to praise our troops for standing up to the challenge at the risk of their lives.  The undeterred spirit of officers and men of Nigerian Ar...

 FCT’s 5% tax on private schools will kill business – School owners The imposition of 5 per cent annual tax on private schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) would be injurious to business and drive the school owners out of business. The submission was made on Saturday in Abuja by the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), reiterating its immediate reaction when the measure was announced in January. The Department of Quality Assurance of FCT’s Education Secretariat announced the measure in January after which the association pleaded with FCT minister, Mr Nyesom Wike to intervene and reverse the measure. In the tax regime, each school would be charged according to the level of tuition fees paid by pupils and students as well as the number of children on its register. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), FCT Chairperson of NAPPS, Mrs Rukayat Agboola, said the Education Secretariat had refused to respond to its rejection of the measure. “We ...

 CAN urges love, wisdom in Easter message As Nigeria commemorates Easter, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has issued a poignant appeal, calling for governance guided by wisdom and fairness, and advocating for sacrificial love among citizens. In a heartfelt message to the nation, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, President of CAN, extended sincere wishes for peace, joy, and blessings to all Nigerians during this sacred season. He emphasized the significance of Easter as a symbol of hope, renewal, and redemption, particularly amidst socio-economic challenges. “As we celebrate Easter, I extend heartfelt wishes of peace, joy, and blessings to all Nigerians on behalf of the national leadership of CAN,” stated Archbishop Okoh, highlighting the timeless message of hope inherent in Easter. Drawing parallels between Christ’s resurrection and Nigeria’s potential to overcome adversity, Archbishop Okoh stressed the importance of unity and mutual love in Nigerian society. “The lessons of Easte...

 Third Mainland Bridge set to fully reopen on April 4 The Lagos State Government has announced the imminent reopening of the Third Mainland Bridge on April 4, 2024, following extensive repair works. The announcement was made by the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, via his official social media account on Saturday. In a statement addressing Lagos residents, Osiyemi expressed gratitude for their patience and cooperation throughout the repair period. He conveyed the government’s commitment to ensuring smoother travels ahead for commuters. The statement read, “Dear Lagos residents, We’re pleased to share that the Third Mainland Bridge will resume full operations on April 4, 2024, following extensive repairs. We sincerely thank you for your patience and cooperation, and we look forward to even smoother travels ahead.” The decision to partially close the Third Mainland Bridge for repairs was initially announced by the Lagos State Government on January 5, 2024. Subseque...

 Ogun Exco Approves Abule Egba-Abeokuta Expressway, Ogijo Road, Five Other Major Projects For Execution  ...to carry out palliative work at Iyana Ilogbo bus stop The @OGSG_Official Executive Council, presided over by Governor @DapoAbiodunCON, has approved seven major priority projects for execution. The projects, according to the Special Adviser to the governor on Media, Hon, Kayode Akinmade, are the re-construction of six roads, including the Abule Egba-Ota/Sango-Abeokuta Expressway and purchase for some equipment at the Gateway Agro-Cargo International Airport. The Council approved the reconstruction of the 5.5km Ode Remo Junction to Sapade (phase 3), the rehabilitation of Ayepe Junction to Mayflower in Ikenne Local Government and the reconstruction of Adesan Street, off Mowe-Ofada road in Obafemi Owode Local Government. Other approvals include, the structural adjustment for the 19.2km Atan-Lusada-Agbara road in Ado Odo/Ota Local Government and the construction of Hospital R...

 The youngest fatality of Wednesday's spree killer in Rockford, Illinois died protecting her little sister.  Jenna Newcomb, who would have turned 16 on Monday, was the youngest victim of Christian Soto and died as a result of being beaten with a softball bat. However her mother wants her to be remembered as a hero who died protecting her little sister and friend. Jenna, her sister, and a friend had a spring break sleep over the night before and the 3 were watching a movie in the basement when Soto broke in. Once inside he quickly found Jenna's softball bat and began beating the girls with it and calling them b*****s. The girls crouched in a corner where Jenna took the brunt of the attack trying to protect the other 2 girls.  Soto eventually stopped beating them when he announced he was going to get a gun. At this point the friend was able to run from the home and call 911. Sadly it was too late for this brave young girl. When police made entry to the home they discovered ...

 EDUCATION DISTRICT II RAMADAN LECTURE: LAGOS HOS TASKS STUDENTS ON STRONG WORK ETHICS   The Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Olabode Agoro has charged students to face their education by working hard and coming out successfully in their examinations and thus increase their employability when they enter the labour market. Agoro gave this advice at the 2024 Education District II Ramadan lecture organised with the theme 'Success Through Hard Work', held recently at Maryland School Complex. Noting that Ramadan is a period when every believing Muslim in the society identifies with the dictates of religion to benefit through physical and spiritual upliftments, the HOS urged the students and every attendee to be the kind of person that gives 120% in all their endeavours.  While congratulating the students and staff of Education District II, Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Hon. Jamiu Alli-Balogun said the Ramadan period should be used to help the less privil...

 Abia Fire Service boss expresses concern over rising fire incidents in Aba The State Controller and Chief Fire Officer of Abia State Fire Service, Arua Nnanna has expressed concern over incessant fire outbreaks in the State, saying that several properties were destroyed by the outbreaks. Nnanna made the observations in Umuahia while reacting to the recent fire incident at Amuzukwu primary school in Umuahia, Nigeria Institute of International Languages Aba and Chisco motor park, also in Aba. He said his office would enforce the installation of fire extinguishers in buildings, as directed by the State government. He noted that the Abia State government led by Governor Alex Otti is interested in the safety of Abia citizens and other residents and therefore, would tackle anything that threatens the safety of the people. He blamed the fire occurrences recorded in the State on high temperatures, storing of adulterated petroleum products and other inflammable substances, and interior ele...

 Davido Unveils Music Faculty In Uganda Varsity Multiple-award-winning artiste, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, unveiled the Faculty of Music and Arts at the International University of East Africa in Kampala, Uganda, on Thursday. The Nigerian artiste disclosed this in videos and pictures shared on his Instagram story on Friday. Davido was also given an award with the inscription, ‘Davido Hall’ for a hall named after him on the university campus.  More photos below. 

 EASTER CELEBRATION: BENUE SENATOR UDENDE, APPOINTS 63 AIDES 30th March, 2024    The Senator representing Benue North East and Senate Committee Chairman on Anti-corruption and Financial Crimes, Senator Emmanuel Udende has approved the appointment of 17 additional aides in a deliberate attempt to effectively serve his people. The development has brought the total number of the Benue North East aides to 63. Already,  the 17 additional Benue North East indigenes have been communicated of their appointment, which takes immediate effect. They are Wuaga Joseph Iorsuur; Yiman Amih; Dominic Mbaadega; Joseph Agyo;  Bough Oraduen;  Igbaukum James;  Zakaa Terfa Moses; John Tion Iyo; Shatan Shamo; Terungwa Kaahar; Musa Idi; Richard Terfa Ayoosu;  Benedict Aondoakura Nyiyongo; Terver Shaakaa;  Terfa Per Adôôr; Torbee Terhemen Philip and Moses Achinbee Ihyoor. According to a statement on Thursday by his Special Adviser on media and publicity, Jerry Iorngae...

 PINK REPUBLIC TV: Season 5,Episode 9.  Presenter: Barrister Pink Republic . Hot Topic :  1. Traditionalists urge FG to make traditional religious knowledge a subject to be taught in schools 2. Tackling Insecurity: The Way Forward Call the show Live on: 09075741104. For advert booking contact:08055371640. Guest: DR. CHAMPION MIKE Broadcast Journalist/Health Therapist/Publisher/Public Analyst/Security Consultant Watch video below. 

 ABSU Lecturer Who Proposed To His Student On Valentine's Day Marries Her Traditionally. He's a responsible and reasonable man who saw what he wanted and grabbed it instead of $leeping around with his students like other lecturers would do.   Kudos to the lady who was able to captivate and humble a whole Odugwu 😁. God  bless  their marriage ❤️❤️ More photos below. 

 I MARRIED MY BLOOD SISTER, AND NOW WE HAVE FOUR CHILDREN TOGETHER. My name is James Paul, and I'm 34 years old. I am married to Adeline, who is my younger sister.  We share the same parents, both our father and mother. I ride my motorcycle and work in farming for a living. James ended up meeting and falling in love with and marrying his sister, mainly because they were not raised together. Additionally, their parents and other family members never made an effort to introduce them or let them know about each other beforehand.  I ended up falling in love with a woman who turned out to be my sister, and together we had four children, we were unaware of our relationship until after our third child was born, and she was pregnant with our fourth. Discovering our real relationship was a shocking and challenging experience, especially since it felt like it was too late to change anything. The revelation came during a family gathering with aunts and uncles. When I introduced my w...

 EASTER CELEBRATION: LASDRI FELICITATES MOTORING PUBLIC … Appeals for Patience, Safety Consciousness  The General Manager, Lagos State Drivers’ Institute (LASDRI), Mrs. Afusat Tiamiyu felicitates the motoring public on this year’s Easter celebration, urging them to be more patient and safety conscious while driving during and beyond the holidays. Tiamiyu, who stated this in an Easter greetings message to the motoring public at the Institute’s Headquarters, Oshodi, specifically appealed to commercial drivers not to turn the road to a racing track while trying to make multiple trips within a day to maximise profit noting that there would be an increase in social activities and corresponding vehicular traffic by the populace. She stated that the present administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu understands and shares the pain motorists might be going through as a result of road diversions caused by ongoing construction work which is being experienced by motorists in some part...

 50 Cent’s babymama, Daphne Joy accuses rapper of rape, assault Daphne Joy, ex-girlfriend of the American rapper 50 Cent, has levied accusations of rape and assault against the G-Unit leader. These claims surfaced in response to reports indicating that 50 Cent was pursuing sole custody of their son, after Joy was named in Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones’ lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs, accusing the media mogul of sex trafficking and abuse. In an Instagram post, Joy criticised 50 Cent for his alleged neglect as a father to their son, Sire, and accused him of sexually assaulting and physically abusing her during their relationship. “We moved to New York to give you the opportunity to be a father to your son and you saw him 10 times out of the 2 years that we lived 1 mile away from you. “I am tired of upholding and protecting an image to our son that you have never even earned,” the post read partly. “Let’s put the real focus on your true evil actions of raping me and physically abusing me...

 Easter : Ignore passengers’ call for overspeeding— FRSC advises drivers The Edo State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has advised motorists to ignore passengers who often instigate them to overspeed with the excuse of being in haste. The FRSC State Sector Commander, Paul Okpe, said that such passengers also contribute to road crashes and should be ignored. Okpe gave the advice during a road show as part of activities to sensitise road users to the need to be safety-conscious on the road. The sector commander urged motorists and other road users to obey traffic rules and regulations to stay alive during the Easter celebration. While noting that the sensitisation was necessary due to the attitude of drivers in the state, he added that one has to be alive to celebrate. “Before embarking on any journey during this period, check your vehicle to ascertain whether your brake, light, fire extinguisher, and tyre, among others, are in good condition. “While on the road, you ...

 LP crisis: I didn’t promise to build new party – Peter Obi on ignoring national convention The 2023 Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has said he promised to rebuild Nigeria and not to build a new party. Obi made the remark while disclosing why he ignored the LP’s National convention in Anambra State. Addressing Nigerians on X Space hosted by Parallel Facts on Friday, Peter Obi said he ignored the convention because the party leadership under Julius Abure failed to conduct wide consultation with key stakeholders of the party before embarking on the said convention. He stressed the need for the right thing to be done to salvage the party, adding that he is more passionate about building a new Nigeria than building a new Labour Party. “We promised to build Nigeria, we did not promise to build a New Labour Party,” Obi said. He also threw his weight behind the call for a structure for the ‘Obidient’ movement. “It is the standard practice around the world where mo...

 Budget padding: Senate to review Ningi’s suspension – Akpabio Senate President Godswill Akpabio has revealed that the Senate is set to recall Senator Abdul Ningi from his three-month suspension. He disclosed this while answering questions from reporters on arrival from the Inter-Parliamentary Union meeting in Geneva, Switzerland. Akpabio said the Senate will soon review the three-month suspension it slammed on Ningi for claiming that the 2024 budget was allegedly padded with the sum of N3.7 trillion.  Ningi had on Thursday, in a letter written by his counsel, Femi Falana SAN, requested reinstatement to the Senate. Akpabio pointed out that even though he had not seen the letter, the matter would be resolved like a family affair. He said: “It is a parliamentary decision. I have not seen the letter yet. But Senator Ningi is one of us. I mean, what is suspension?”

 PETROLEUM MINISTRY ENDS SECTORAL RETREAT, EXPRESSES COMMITMENT TO IMPLEMENTING MINISTERIAL DELIVERABLES The Ministry of Petroleum Resources has ended its 3-day  Oil and Gas Sector Retreat with an unwavering commitment to implement the Ministerial Deliverables set for the Ministry and its Agencies by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR in November, 2023. The Retreat with the theme: “Building Synergy for the Enhanced Development in the Oil and Gas Sector”, started on Tuesday, 26th, and ended on Thursday, 28th March, 2023 in Abuja. Following Tuesday's keynote addresses by the two Ministers of State Petroleum Resources (Oil and Gas), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Ph.D and Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo respectively, Wednesday and Thursday witnessed robust brainstorming syndicate sessions on topical industry issues by experts in the Ministry and the various Agencies within its purview, all aimed at developing the oil and gas sector. In his closing remarks on Thursday, the Permanent Secretary, M...

 PRESS RELEASE  Walk For Love Africa Summit 2024 Highlights Urgent Need for Intra-Africa Travel Connectivity Lagos, Nigeria - March 28, 2024 - The Radisson Blu Ikeja, Lagos played host to the esteemed Walk For Love Africa Summit 2024 on Thursday, March 28, 2024, where stakeholders convened to address the critical issue of intra-Africa travel connectivity. Dr. Richard Aisuebeogun, emphasizing the continent's aviation challenges, quoted, "Africa is the least connected region by air in the world." Under the distinguished theme of "Intra-Africa Travel and Tourism Ecosystem," the summit convened an array of industry experts, government officials, and stakeholders. The keynote address by Hon. Minister of Tourism, Lola Ade-John, underscored the imperative of initiatives such as the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) and the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) in unlocking Africa's tourism potential. Founder of Walk For Love Africa, Toni Ukach...

 PRESS RELEASE  FEDERAL MINISTRY OF SOLID MINERALS DEVELOPMENT. MAKE NIGERIA A NET EXPORTER OF BITUMEN, ALAKE CHARGES BLOCK WINNERS •  _Inaugurates Two High-Powered Committees for Bitumen Development_  “With an estimated reserve of 42 billion barrels of Bitumen and the second largest deposit in the world, Nigeria has no business importing Bitumen, we should be a major net exporter to the rest of the world and we have no choice but to make this a reality”  The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, with those words, charged 18 winners of the first round of Bitumen blocks bidding process to roll up their sleeves and work hard to develop Nigeria’s Bitumen deposits.  Speaking during a meeting with the concessionaires, Alake urged them to live up to expectations by complying with the terms of engagement and relevant sections of the mining act whilst taking cognisance of the host communities and seeking their cooperation. “ We want to know for in...

 Minister Of Niger Delta Development, Abubakar Momoh Visits Abia State, Pledges Collaboration For Development In a bid to foster development and strengthen ties within the Niger Delta Region, the Minister of Niger Delta Development, Abubakar Momoh, recently embarked on a significant working visit to Abia State. His visit aimed at assessing ongoing projects, exploring collaboration opportunities, and addressing pertinent issues concerning the region's development. Upon his arrival, Minister Abubakar Momoh paid a courtesy visit to the esteemed Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Alex Otti. The reception was warm, with Governor Otti commending the Minister for his outstanding performance in office thus far. He lauded the Minister's efforts and emphasized the importance of collaboration between the Ministry and the government of Abia State to achieve more impactful development outcomes not only within the state but also across the entire Niger Delta Region. During the meeting, G...

 Residents mourn as 84-year-old crocodile dies in Ibadan Residents of Oje area of Ibadan in Ibadan North East local Government yesterday rushed out to catch a glimpse of a crocodile which died after 84 years. The crocodile, before its death on Thursday, was tamed at the popular Delesolu’s Palace, Ibadan. During its lifetime, it attracted many tourists to the ancient city of Ibadan as a result of its uniqueness. When speaking about the mysterious crocodile, the head of the family and a very respected Chief in Ibadan land, Chief Raufu Yusuff Delesolu (Ayingun Olubadan), said it was brought to the “Igbejo Delesolu in 1940 after the first one was bought by some white men. Since then, it has been in Delesolu’s compound until its demise today.” Chief Raufu further explained that, the white people from all walks of life including Africans loved seeing and feeding it with all sorts of food. He said, “I grew up to know the pet as it had been in existence before I was born, It was about 84 y...

 PRESS RELEASE UGHELLI KILLINGS: POLICE ARRESTS 8 FOR GRUESOME MURDER OF POLICEMEN ON OPERATION, DEEPENS INVESTIGATIONS  The Nigeria Police Force has made significant progress in the investigation into the tragic incident that occurred in Ughelli, Delta State on 23rd February, 2024, where officers on a fact finding mission were ambushed, and 26th February, 2024, where other officers on a rescue mission were also ambushed, resulting in the death of six policemen, while six others are still missing in action. Following intensive investigative efforts, the police have apprehended eight (8) suspects in connection with the brutal ambush attack. Five (5) suspects were initially arrested shortly after the incident, and an additional three (3) suspects have been apprehended, at different locations, following the statements and cooperation of the initially arrested suspects, bringing the total number of arrests to eight (8). The arrested suspects are currently in custody and are assist...