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 Kaduna Indigene, Miracle John Seeks Support To Break Guinness World Record In Barbecue Marathon Miracle John, a 28-year-old biochemist turned culinary enthusiast, is set to attempt a Guinness World Record for the longest barbecue marathon in October.  The Kaduna native, also known as Sarauta Arewa Mina, will embark on a 100-hour grilling journey from October 2nd to 6th in Kaduna, Northern Nigeria. Miracle is calling on the public to support her quest for greatness, inviting individuals and organizations to join her on this remarkable journey.  She can be contacted for inquiries, sponsorship, partnership, and donations at 08188878453, 07042624968, or via email at miraclejohn2501@gmail.com. Let's come together to support Miracle John in her bid to break the Guinness World Record and make Kaduna, Nigeria proud! 

 PRESS RELEASE. SPORTS MINISTER REMAINS HOPEFUL FOR  MEDALS Despite the disappointing performances of Nigerian athletes at the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympics, Sports Minister Senator John Owan Enoh maintains optimism that the nation will not return empty-handed. Leading up to the track and field events, Team Nigeria had only secured one victory in 14 matches, achieved by the women's basketball team against Australia. In a bid to turn the tide, the Sports Minister has issued a spirited call-to-action to Nigerian athletes, urging them to persist  and exhibit their talents and tenacity in the true spirit of Nigerian sportsmanship. Emphasizing the significance of resilience and determination in the face of these challenging events, Sen. Enoh expressed his confidence in the athletes' potentials to secure medals, given the unwavering support they have gained.  "We take pride in each athlete representing Nigeria. You carry the aspirations and ambitions of the nation, and we st...

 PRESS RELEASE  BADARU CALLS FOR STRENGTHENING OF ECOWAS SECURITY COOPERATION FOR ENHANCED DEFENCE CAPABILITIES The Honourble Minister of Defence, H.E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, CON, mni has called on the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff to strengthen their security cooperation inorder to enhance their defence capabilities against any security threat. The Minister made the call during the 42nd Ordinary Meeting of the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff in Abuja The meeting which started today brought together top military leaders from West Africa to address the region's pressing security concerns. Badaru emphasized the significance of collective efforts in combating terrorism, cross-border crimes, and hybrid threats, stressing the need for enhanced regional security cooperation to safeguard nations and promote sustainable development. According to him, the meeting will focus on critical issues, including the proposed ECOWAS Security Support Mission in Sierra...

 “We are hungry, end protests”  — Kano street beggars cries out Some street beggars in Kano State have appealed to the organizers of the ongoing nationwide protests to sheath their swords in the interest of humanity Baba Haliru, a 70-year-old beggar from Rigiyar Zaki, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that survival has become extremely challenging due to the protests. Haliru explained that many beggars relied on daily earnings to feed their families but the protests have prevented them from getting alms. “We have not eaten anything in our household of 14 for two days in the last four days except water,” he lamented. ”For God’s sake, please reach out to those who organized the protests to end them by negotiating with the government.” Other beggars re-echoed Haliru’s sentiments, calling for an end to the protests and the total lifting of the curfew. Malama Mario Kabiru of Hotoro quarters said: “We have run out of foodstuffs and we can’t go out to buy more. We don’t have mone...

 Infidelity isn’t enough for you to let go of your man” – Actress Ngozi Nwosu tells women, recounts calling off her wedding over battery Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu has joined the many celebrities kicking against infidelity being a deal breaker in marriages In an interview with her junior colleague, Biola Bayo, on her show, Talk to B, she stated that infidelity shouldn’t be a reason a woman lets go of her man. For her, the deal breaker in any marriage should be when their spouse physically assaults them. The movie star, who turned 61 days back, recounted how she cancelled her wedding with her former partner over battery. According to her, her ex was physically assaulting her even when she was carrying his baby had to choose between my profession and to marry a guy, and I chose my job. He gave me an option, and I chose my job. At one point, I regretted that decision, but after that, I was like, ‘Oh wow, thank god I chose my path’. I didn’t talk about it to the press; this is the f...

 Courts Jail 59 Internet Fraudsters in Oyo, Ogun, Osogbo The Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentence of fifty nine (59) internet fraudsters to various jail terms before five State High Court Judges and a Federal High Court Judge. The convicts are, Adekola Mohammed Bidemi, Raheem Toheeb Olalekan, Nduneri Kelvin Precious, Adekola Akinsola Iyanuoluwa, Adegoke Tomiwa Olalekan, Akintade Isaac Temitayo, Olaolu Abdulsomad Olamide, Akanni Oluwapelumi Anuoluwapo, Omogbolahan Arikuyeri Joseph, Adedimeji Olaitan Ojo, Jamal Olawale Hamzat, Ajana Abidemi Oluwapelumi, Jamiu Quadri Abayomi, Isaac Adejare Moses, Bamidele Williams, Olafisoye Oluwatobi Opeyemi, Alex Mayowa Precious, Olajide Deji Emmanuel, Folayan Temitayo Oluwajuwon, Kolade Paul Olaseinde, Eniola Lazeez, Ayeni Bisola Charles, Owoyemi James Abidemi and Hammed Akolawole Yakubu. Others are: Sunmonu Sheriff Olabanji, Michael Blessing Seyi, Adebayo Babatunde...

 Police in Kenya fire tear gas at protesters as new Cabinet ministers are sworn in Kenyan police on Thursday fired tear gas at protesters in Nairobi calling for the president’s resignation as a new Cabinet was being sworn in, the latest in the deadly turmoil that has gripped the East African nation over the summer. Protests in Kenya first erupted in June, with initial calls for legislators to vote against a controversial finance bill that was proposing increased taxes amid high cost of living. Antigovernment protesters stormed the parliament on June 25, drawing police fire after legislators voted to pass the bill. More than 50 people have died since the demonstrations began, according to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights. On Thursday, businesses in the city were closed and public transport vehicles remained out of the central business district. Police also mounted roadblocks on major roads to Nairobi. President William Ruto’s office, where the new ministers were sworn i...

 STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU: MINERAL RESOURCES EXPLORATION MUST PRIORITIZE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF NIGERIANS President Bola Tinubu says his administration will ensure that companies engaged in mineral exploration prioritize the health and safety of Nigerians and the host communities.  The President stated this while receiving a presentation titled, ‘Harnessing the Mining Industry for Enhanced National Security and Development: Strategic Options for Nigeria by 2035,’ by Course 32 participants of the National Defence College (NDC) on Thursday in Abuja.  The President also directed security agencies to intensify efforts to crack down on illegal miners across the country.  The Course 32 Participants were tasked with researching topical national issues, and their findings during their 11-month study focused on the mining industry’s potential to contribute to national security and development.  Responding to the presentation delivered by Colonel Olajide B...

 APC just ignored El-Rufai despite his brain – Joe Igbokwe A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Joe Igbokwe has faulted the party over its attitude towards former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai. Igbokwe lamented that APC just ignored El-Rufai without thinking of how the party got to its current level. Posting on his Facebook page, Igbokwe described the former governor as a fearless leader, key player and organizer. Igbokwe said: “I do not know why the leadership of APC Nigeria thinks that a scholar with huge brain, a bold thinker, a fearless leader, a facilitator, a key player, a team player, organizer like Mallam El-Rufai can just be ignored as if we do not know how we got here.” El-Rufai, a founding father of the APC, has been sidelined since President Bola Tinubu assumed office. Tinubu had nominated El-Rufai for a ministerial role but the Senate failed to clear him. El-Rufai’s successor, Governor Sani Uba’s administration had instituted a probe against him o...

 Burna Boy cause buzz online as he rocks skirt at recent performance in Denmark The Grammy Award-winning artist and experienced performer, has caught attention online once more due to his feminine-inspired outfit at the Smukfest 2024 in Denmark. Burna Boy is certainly among the leading Nigerian artists who captivate audiences with his dynamic stage presence. Footage from the event revealed him delivering a memorable performance to more than 50,000 fans. Enchanting his audiences with a harmonious voice and impressive drum rhythms, he performed his popular tracks such as ‘Cheat on Me,’ ‘Sittin’ On Top Of The World,’ ‘Jerusalema,’ ‘Big 7,’ ‘It’s Plenty,’ ‘Ye,’ ‘On the Low,’ among others. He concluded the event with his song ‘Last Last.’ The excitement among his fans was palpable, as they joyfully sang along to Burna’s performance. Numerous attendees were observed with smiles and expressions of delight. The video gained widespread attention across the internet as users meticulously ana...

 AIR STRIKES DESTROY SUSPECTED IED FACTORY AT GRAZAH IN THE MANDARA MOUNTAINS Concerned by recent attacks especially on innocent civilians in Borno State using Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) and suicide bombers and in a bid to achieve the mandate of the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, air strikes were conducted on terrorists’ enclaves at Grazah, a location deep in the Mandara Hills, on 2 August 2024. This was sequel to intelligence revealing the sighting of a possible IED factory and storage area for other logistics. For some time now, this IED factory was suspected to have been relocated, first from Gwoza to Timbuktu Triangle in Sambisa Forest and finally berthing at Grazah in the Mandara Hills. The frequent relocation of the IED factory has been attributed to the enormous fire power on terrorists’ enclaves by the combined efforts of the entire security apparatus of Operation Hadin Kai.  The IED factory location at Grazah had been under surveillance for weeks with v...

 ICYMI: Self-withdrawn Miss SA Pageant Contestant, Adetshina Chidimma saga continues... A woman by the name of Karabo Moloi posted on Facebook claiming that her sister lost her daughter 23 years ago and there was no trace. When she went through her sister's album, her pictures look like those of Adetshina Chidimma and her sister's daughter's name was Chioma which is closer to Chidimma... According to the Nigerian father, Chidimma's father, he came to South Africa for the first time in 2010 and if Chidimma was half South African, she was supposed to be 14 years not 23 years old. Several netizens suggest that this information should be forwarded to Home Affairs Department for further investigations on Chidimma Adetshina. They also suggest a DNA test.  If Adetshina Chidimma is a stolen child, will she be reinstated to Miss SA Pegeant?.  More photos below. 

2 Zimbabwean nationals arrested in the JHB CBD, in South Africa.  They were caught red-handed stealing electricity cables underground. More photos below. 

 🚨🔥90 Day Fiance: Michael’s Alleged GF Finally Speaks Up! Are They Dating⁉️ ✍️👒…It’s been many years since Angela and Michael appeared on 90 Days. One thing about their relationship has been constant: It hasn’t gotten better and continues to deteriorate. Even after they came to the US after trying for multiple years, things kept falling apart. Reports said that Michael escaped from Angela’s wrath in February 2024.  Rumor has it that Michael has been living in Texas with a mystery girlfriend and a community that he calls his family. After he shared a post on his Instagram handle, everyone was curious about this new woman. Well, the lady finally spoke up about her alleged affair with Michael and a lot of things came into perspective. So, what did she say? The new Happily Ever After season was all about Michael coming to America. He and Angela wanted to begin afresh but their problems continued to exist. 90 Day Fiance fans were sure they would call it quits soon. But Michael d...

 Apapa Customs Breaks Monthly Revenue Collection Record, Generates Unprecedented N201.8B in July 2024 Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, in charge of the Nigeria Customs Service, Apapa Area Command, has announced a record-breaking revenue of N201,853,406,964.61 for July 2024. In a press briefing held at the command on Wednesday, 7 August 2024, comptroller Olomu said, "This is the highest monthly collection in the history of the command." "The command has generated the sum of N201,853,406,964.61 in July 2024. He stated that for the first seven months of 2024, that is, January to July this year, the Apapa Area Command generated a total of N1,227,431,323,016.24". Comparing the cumulative figure with the previous year, the CAC explained that what has been generated so far for seven months is above the total revenue collected by the command in 2023, which stood at N1,172,414,793,960.32. "Our compliance desk, dispute resolution team, valuation, PCA, CIU and other units aim...

 Gov. Dapo Abidoun abolishes age-long fee paid by job applicants The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun CON, has directed the Chairman, Civil Service Commission, to refund all administrative fees currently being charged in relation to the ongoing recruitment exercise into the civil service.   The directive from the governor wascommunicated via a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government and addressed to the Chairman, Civil Service Commission, notwithstanding the fact that these are standard and historical fees that have been in place for decades.  These fees are charged by the Civil Service Commission on behalf of third-party independent examiners who administer and supervise the CBT Test and Centres.   The State Government has, as a gesture of good faith and in acknowledgement of the current economic situation in the country and also taking into consideration the ultimate aim of this recruitment exercise, i.e., to alleviate the suffer...

  Lagos Demolishes Traditional Shrine Over Environmental Violation "After several stop-work notices served and physical assault on the personnel of the Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency, the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps earlier today removed the Shrine constructed close to a main road at Moshalasi Bus Stop, Ile Epo in Iyana Ipaja. The Lagos State government is again warning everyone to desist from constituting any form of environmental nuisance on the State parks and gardens as this will be met with prosecution.  #ZeroToleranceLagos #CleanerLagos" Watch video and more photos below. 

 Many feared dead as boat sinks in Bayelsa Many persons are believed to have died as fire burnt and sank a boat, Godbless Dickson, between Ekeni and Ukubie communities in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State at about 5.30am on Wednesday. Chairman of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, Bayelsa State Chapter, Ipigansi Ogoniba, said on Thursday that the boat was carrying about 64 persons at the time of the incident, but several persons swam to safety. Ogoniba said it would be difficult to state the exact number of those who died or survived until much later when he receives reports from boats and local divers engaged in ongoing rescue efforts. The Yenagoa bound boat usually carried traders who ply their wares from one riverine market to the other and returned to Yenagoa in time for Monday and Thursday, the market days of the Swali Ultra Modern Market. It is not immediately clear what caused the incident, but it is believed that it started from improper handling of p...

 Prophet Jeremiah files N1bn suit against VeryDarkMan for criticising miracle soap The founder of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry, Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin, has sued controversial self acclaimed activist, VeryDarkMan, for criticising his miracle products. VeryDarkMan made this known on Thursday, in a now trending video on social media. He said the pastor served him a N1 billion lawsuit and a restraining order for calling him out over his miracle soap and water. Sharing the court document, the social media critic vowed to challenge Fufeyin court. “Pastor Jeremiah has sued me with N1 billion and I should not speak about him again. We must meet in court. You people should come to court with a lot of strength because you have got healing to do. “And it is as if NAFDAC are not doing their work. Do you not look at the internet? Do you not see these things and the people who are buying them? “I am coming to the court with 700 blind people, 36 women who are looking for the fruit of t...

 Protests in Rivers hijacked by hoodlums – Police The Rivers State Police Command has issued a stern warning against any further breaches of peace or unlawful activities by protesters in the state, stating that decisive action will be taken to restore order and ensure the safety of all residents. In a statement on Wednesday, the Command acknowledged that the ongoing protests in the state have been hijacked by hoodlums, leading to criminal activities. The statement, signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, noted that the original organizers have lost control of the crowd. The so-called protesters have begun harassing residents who are going about their lawful business. The statement detailed that “protesters have been disrupting traffic flow, forcing passersby to attach leaflets to their vehicles, erecting canopies on main roads, destroying billboards, threatening traders to cease operations, and setting tires ablaze on roads, actions that are inconsis...