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 Court of Appeal Orders Yahaya Bello to Show up for Arraignment. The Court of Appeal, sitting in Abuja  on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 ordered a former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello to present himself before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, for arraignment before any further action could be undertaken in his case. The ruling was part of a unanimous judgment of the Appeal Court Justices, delivered by Hon Justice I.K. Amadi in the appeal filed by J.S.Okutepa, SAN on behalf of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, against the judgment of Justice Isah Abdullahi Jamil of the Kogi State High Court in the fundamental right case filed by  Bello in February 2024 in relation to his prosecution by the Commission. The Appeal Court Justices further held that the freeing of Yahaya Bello from EFCC’s prosecution by Justice Jamil of the Kogi State High Court “under the guise of enforcing his fundamental rights was “scandalous,”  noti...

 ABC has appointed Almin Karamehmedovic, executive producer of the top-rated World News Tonight with David Muir, as the new president of its news division, according to a report by New York Post. The decision comes as a “surprise choice” after a three-month period of uncertainty following the resignation of former ABC News president Kim Godwin in May. The announcement was made by Debra OConnell, president of ABC News Group and Disney Entertainment, on Monday. The decision ends weeks of speculation about whether the network, currently undergoing cost-cutting measures, would hire from within its ranks. Karamehmedovic will now oversee day-to-day operations across the news division, including the network’s flagship programmes, World News Tonight and Good Morning America. While the move has raised some eyebrows within the network, due to Karamehmedovic’s reportedly polarizing reputation, others have applauded the decision. “He’s very bright and knows how to drive ratings by delivering w...

 Wike must leave PDP for the party to survive, says Edwin Clark Edwin Clark Edwin Clark, leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), says Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), needs to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the party to survive. In an open letter to Umar Damagum, acting chair of the PDP, Clark said he would not allow Wike destroy the country’s main opposition party and Rivers state. The PANDEF leader alleged that Wike is ready to use his “closeness” to President Bola Tinubu to exert his influence on Rivers. “Wike must leave PDP for the party to survive,” he said. “Mr. Acting National Chairman, as a matter of fact, it is not just the national legal adviser of the PDP that is shocked about your actions – all well-meaning, reasonable, patriotic, faithful and honest party members, including many Nigerians, are equally shocked. “The obvious anti-party activities of you and the national secretary, both of whom are obviously tools in the ha...

  STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE  PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF DIGITAL BRIDGE INSTITUTE AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS OF NIGCOMSAT President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Daser David as the new President/Chief Executive Officer of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI). Mr. David is an academic and industry expert with a deep understanding of digital technologies and educational leadership. The President has also approved the appointment of Mr. Reuben Oshomah as Executive Director, Marketing, Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT), and Mrs. Adama Kure, Executive Director, Finance and Administration, (NIGCOMSAT). Mr. Oshomah has extensive experience in communications satellite marketing and strategic business development, while Mrs. Kure is a seasoned finance professional with a strong record in financial management and corporate governance. The President expects the newly appointed officers to bring their wealth of experience and e...

 Fubara Receives PDP BoT Members In Rivers, Vows To Resolve Crisis Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara on Tuesday received the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), BoT members in a move to put to rest months of speculations that he had left the party. The delegation included the BoT Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara; former Chairman, Ahmed Makarfi; elder stateman, Olabode George and Senator Abdul Ningi. While there have been calls for Governor Fubara to leave the party for the APC, sympathisers insist that the chances of the number 1 citizen of the state winning a second term in office, remain slim if he stays put. The governor has however remained mute on his next line of action. According to the delegation, their visit to Rivers State was in search of peace and making strong old alliances. But, addressing the leadership and members of the PDP Board of Trustees who visited him at the government house in Port Harcourt, Governor Fubara said he doubted his membership in the party. Ho...

 Former Anambra Deputy Speaker Oseke Dies At 64 Former Deputy Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Harford Oseke is dead. He was 64 years old and hailed from Umuawulu in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The circumstances surrounding his death are still unclear While some reports say Oseke collapsed during his regular exercise routine at Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka on Monday, others reveal that he had been sick and had been in the hospital until the story of his death broke on Monday. He was a law graduate and had recently completed his Ph.D. in Public Administration at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Oseke’s political career started with the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and during Peter Obi’s administration, Oseke contested and won a seat in the Anambra State House of Assembly, where he served as the Majority Leader before being elected Deputy Speaker. There is no official statement from the family or the state government but a clo...

 Four siblings aged between 36 and 45 have been nabbed by the police for their alleged involvement in the gruesome murder of their 71-year-old father in Balfour Mpumalanga this past weekend. According to information from the police, some members of the community found the victim at about 11h00 on a couch, without any sign of life. The police as well as the medical personnel were summoned to the scene. The victim had multiple visible gunshot wounds. Some empty cartridges were also found at the scene. It was during this time when the victim was unfortunately certified dead by the paramedics.  A murder case was opened and the team of experts in the investigation field immediately commenced with the probe. Preliminary investigation thus far revealed that the victim previously applied for, and was granted a Protection Order against his children. The investigation by the Police yielded positive results as it led to the arrest of the four siblings (three daughters and one son) in Hei...

Self-withdrawn Miss SA Pageant Contestant Adetshina Chidimma's fraudulent birth certificate exposed The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs has revealed that two officials from the Department of Home Affairs are currently under investigation for alleged involvement in a fraudulent birth registration linked to former Miss South Africa finalist Chidimma Adetshina’s mum. The department has identified three officials, who are believed to be connected to Chidimma’s birth registration. One of the officials has since died, while the other two are investigated. One more photo below. 

 CALABAR FATAL ACCIDENT: DIGGING DEEP AND FACTS ABOUT THE VICTIMS 20th August, 2024    In the wee hours on Monday August 19, 2024 at about 3:am, a white coloured GLK 350-4 Matic Benz, was involved in a fatal accident that left two ladies dead, two other girls injured and a man – the driver critically injured. The incident, which occurred at Mobil by MCC junction, Calabar Municipality Local Government Area of Cross River State, had two ladies – Bella and Wofai die on the spot while Peace, Amaka and the man whose name is not gotten yet at the time of this report, are all hospitalized. Digging Deep The victims are Wofai, Bella, Peace and Amaka and yet-to-be named driver. Bella and Wofai died on the spot. Amaka and Peace are in the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH). While Amaka is still in coma, Peace sustained a high degree of injuries – broken leg, broken hand and face badly injured. However, she can talk and remember things. The driver who dislocated his leg i...

 Cameroon: Factory Specialised in Manufacturing Fake Medicines Neutralised A laboratory manufacturing fake medicines and recycling expired medicines was discovered by elements of the West Customs sector last weekend. This laboratory of death was housed in a private residence in the Tsegwoué neighborhood of Mbouda, West region of Cameroon. The trafficker identified as a certain Hervé, specialized in the manufacture of injectable products, tablets of all kinds, and especially the falsification of expiry dates remains untraceable. Descended on the scene, the SDO of Bamboutos left strong instructions to his staff.  For the time being, customs surveillance continues at the borders and within the national territory. This has reignited the problem of counterfeiting in Cameroon.  More photos below. 

 Gabon: Members of the Transitional Government Authorized to Take a Week's Vacation Only in Their “Fiefdoms” The spokesperson for the Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions (CTRI), Colonel Ulrich Manfoumbi Manfoumbi, announced Sunday, August 18, that members of the government are authorized to take a week of vacation, but on one condition, they must stay within the country. This decision, taken by the president of the transition, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, aims to “encourage a return to basics and increased proximity with local populations” so that members of the government become immersed in their realities and expectations. However, these leaves “must exclusively be taken within the national territory, and in particular in their respective localities”. It specifies that “exceptions will only be made in the event of duly justified reasons or for proven health reasons, and only with the express authorization of the Head of State”. One more photo below....

 Kenyan Police in Hot Pursuit After Suspected Serial Killer Escapes Custody Kenyan police have launched an extensive search operation following the escape of Collins Jumaisi, a man recently arrested on suspicion of murdering several women.  Jumaisi, who was detained last month, managed to break out of Nairobi's Gigiri police station on Tuesday, along with 12 Eritrean nationals.  Kenya police spokeswoman Resila Onyango confirmed that a full-scale investigation and security operation are underway to recapture the 13 fugitives.  This incident marks the second time in just six months that a high-profile detainee has escaped from Kenyan police custody.  Earlier this year, a man accused of killing his girlfriend in the U.S. slipped away from a Kenyan police station, only to be apprehended a week later.

 Sudan Peace Talks in Switzerland Aim to Open Humanitarian Corridors Efforts are underway in Switzerland to open three crucial humanitarian corridors to deliver urgently needed food to millions in war-ravaged Sudan.  According to US Special Envoy Tom Perriello, the talks could lead to the immediate opening of the vital Adre crossing from Chad, where 100 trucks are already on standby.  If successful, these routes would provide life-saving aid to 20 million people currently cut off from food and medicine.  Since civil war broke out in Sudan in April of last year, the humanitarian crisis has escalated dramatically, with over 25 million people now facing severe hunger, according to UN agencies.

 Conflict Persists in Eastern DRC Despite Ceasefire as Regional Tensions Escalate In the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, intense fighting continues between government forces and M23 rebels, despite a ceasefire agreement.  The situation is further complicated by the ongoing violence from ADF rebels, who are aligned with the Islamic State, u discouraged by the presence of SADC regional troops.  Rwandan President Paul Kagame, accused by Kinshasa of backing M23, promised to bring stability to the region during his inauguration.

  World’s oldest person, Maria Branyas dies at 117 Maria Branyas, who was acknowledged as the world's oldest person, has passed away at the age of 117 on Monday.  She spent the last two decades of her life at the Santa Maria del Tura nursing home in Olot, a town in northern Catalonia. Born on March 4, 1907, in San Francisco, California. Branyas lived through significant historical events over more than a century. In January 2023, she became the world's oldest person following the passing of French nun Lucile Randon at the age of 118. Maria Branyas, born to a Catalan family in San Francisco, moved back to Catalonia with her family during World War I. She vividly remembered the perilous journey across the Atlantic at the age of seven. She also lived through both World Wars and the Spanish Civil War, retaining sharp memories of those tumultuous times. At the age of 113, in May 2020, Branyas became the oldest known person to survive COVID-19. In recognition of her exceptional life...

 First £1 coins to feature King Charles enter circulation in UK The new one pound coins featuring King Charles III have been officially released in the UK. These coins highlight King Charles III's passion for conservation and the natural world, with a design showcasing a pair of British bees on the "tails" side.  Rebecca Morgan, director of Commemorative Coins at The Royal Mint, announced on Tuesday that nearly three million of these coins will be in circulation this week,via post offices and banks throughout the UK gradually replacing the older coins featuring the effigy of the late Queen Elizabeth II as they become worn or damaged. In addition to the one pound coin, there are seven other new designs representing different denominations, all inspired by flora and fauna to reflect the king's dedication to the environment. The release of these coins aims to spark important conversations about the conservation of these species, and the designs are expected to rotate bas...

 US announces $27m humanitarian aid for Nigeria The U.S. government has unveiled a $27 million humanitarian aid package specifically for Nigeria, aimed at supporting vulnerable populations and enhancing resilience against food insecurity and climate change impacts. The announcement was made by the U.S. Mission in Nigeria on Tuesday in Abuja, underscoring the commitment of the U.S. to address critical humanitarian needs in the region. U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard, highlighted the significance of the aid, stating, “This funding represents our ongoing commitment to support Nigeria in its efforts to combat food insecurity and adapt to the challenges posed by climate change. We are dedicated to helping communities build resilience and ensure sustainable development.” Leonard’s comments reflect the broader scope of the aid package as part of a larger $536 million initiative for sub-Saharan Africa. The U.S. Mission emphasized that this allocation is a crucial component of...

   Some Nigerians went to Nigeria owned shops in Amsterdam Holland to carry out armed robbery operations. Two escaped, one was arrested.  This is their third operations around the same zone in Amsterdam Holland.  Very shameful !!! Me : With the one person arrested, they'll surely trace the other two people.  Watch video below. 

 "My son, Marquise Jackson, is 25 years old and still expects financial support. I currently give him $6,800 every month, but he says it’s not enough. Success cost me my relationship with Marquise. But at his age, isn’t it concerning that he’s still asking for child support? I give him about $81,000 a year because he doesn’t want to work. Marquise seems to think that just because he’s 50 Cent’s son, he doesn’t need to put in any effort. He feels entitled to a salary simply for being my son, but that’s not how life works. I once offered to set up a business for him that could generate at least $1 million a month, but he turned it down. His mentality of 'my dad’s money is mine' isn’t right. I keep talking about this publicly, hoping it will make him rethink and start working. No matter how wealthy you are, never let your children feel entitled to your money."- 50 Cent.

 “How I ordained Enenche in 1996, he was under my boy”- Damina Replies Ibiyeomie for Calling Him a Rat Recent videos from Pastor Abel Damina’s podcast interview have generated significant reactions. Abel Damina is the founder and President of Abel Damina Ministries International. He recounted the ordination of Pastor Paul Enenche, overseer of Dunamis Church, which took place in February 1996. During a conversation with Nedu on the HonestBunch podcast, the founder and President of Abel Damina Ministries International shared the story of how he ordained Pastor Paul Enenche, the general overseer of Dunamis Church in Abuja, back in February 1996. Pastor Damina, known for his passionate preaching, noted that Enenche received his ministerial training under a pastor from one of Damina’s church branches located in Jos, Plateau State. He also mentioned that the ordination ceremony for Enenche was graced by the presence of Bishop Isaac Idahosa, who is the Vice Presidential candidate for the ...

 Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima Honored as EBUBE SINACHI 1, Presents Lavish Gifts to Olokoro Royalty and Communities On August 15, 2024, Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima, popularly known as Omobarca, was conferred with the prestigious Royal Chieftaincy title of EBUBE SINACHI 1 of Olokoro Uvuoma at a grand ceremony held at the Olokoro Clan Hall, Umuahia South LGA, Abia State. The event, attended by dignitaries, friends, and well-wishers, highlighted Hon. Chima's commitment to his community and his role as a respected leader. The ceremony followed the Iwaji festival, a culturally significant event celebrating the new yam harvest, hosted by His Royal Majesty, Eze Izuogu Boniface, the Okwu Mgba 1 of Okwu Ancient Kingdom. As part of the celebration, Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima presented a luxurious gift - a brand new Lexus RX350 2019/2020 model to His Royal Majesty, Eze Izuogu Boniface, in recognition of his royal duties. Additionally, Hon. Chima extended his generosity to the cultural gr...

 Verydarkman responds to Christians Criticizing Pastor Abel Damina for his statement on Tithing VeryDarkMan, has joined fellow Nigerians in responding to Pastor Abel Damina’s remarks on tithing for Christians. Recall that Damina, during a podcast, mentioned how he once urged Christians to give tithes. Damina mentioned that Jesus did not pay or receive tithe in the Bible to back his argument. Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, has joined fellow Nigerians in responding to Pastor Abel Damina’s remarks on tithing for Christians.

 Ajaero Invitation: NLC Accuses FG Of Harassing Labour Leaders, Threatens Nationwide Strike The leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has accused the Federal Government of harassing its leaders and has put its members and affiliates on red alert, threatening a nationwide strike should the Nigerian Police Force detain its president, Joe Ajaero. The resolution was announced by the deputy president of the union, Comrade Adewale Adeyanju after an emergency meeting of the group’s National Executive Council on Tuesday. A crowd of unionists were seen gathered at the headquarters of the NLC in Abuja as the meeting was being held, singing solidarity songs. The unionists said the strike would begin on Tuesday midnight “if anything happens to the president of the congress”. On Monday, the Nigerian Police Force summoned Ajaero for investigation over allegations of terrorism financing, treasonable felony and cybercrime. The NPF invitation was contained in a letter dated 19th August 2...

 Targeting Of NLC And Its Leaders Aimed At Crippling The Union — Amnesty International Global humanitarian organisation, Amnesty International Nigeria has condemned the current onslaught against the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero by the Nigerian Police Force (NPF). A statement signed by the organisation’s Director, Isa Sanusi on Tuesday, described fresh allegations of terrorism financing by the Nigerian authorities against Ajaero and its leaders as an attempt to intimidate the unionists. The international group’s reaction comes following NLC’s threat to embark on a nationwide strike should the police detain Ajaero. Sanusi said, “Amnesty International is deeply concerned by the Nigerian authorities’ fresh attempts to further intimidate and harass Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) through threats of arrest of its President Joe Ajaero. We urge the authorities to end this pattern of brazen impunity and respect the right of the labour unions to agree or disagree...

 Awesu Mojisola Morufat Murder: Pastor Ogunse And Son Arrested Nigeria Police Arrest, Detain Popular Pastor Ogunse And Son In Connection With Murder Of Recent College Female Graduate In Kwara Prophet Adeniyi Adebayo, also known as Prophet Ogunse, and his son, Promise Ogunse, have been taken into custody in connection with the murder of a recent female graduate of the Kwara State College of Health Technology in Offa.  Promise Ogunse, the son of the founder of The Light of God Miracle Embassy Church Worldwide, is the prime suspect in the alleged murder. It was gathered that Promise, the first son of Pastor Ogunse, invited the victim from Offa to a hotel in Ilorin last week. According to a source who spoke to SaharaReporters, the deceased had just graduated from the Kwara State College of Health Technology. The source said, "Yes, the lady was invited by the pastor's son to a hotel in Ilorin. Her dead body was found at a dumpsite. I think it was the hotel staff who dumped her ther...

 IDF recovers remains of six hostages murdered in Gaza The Israel Defense Forces on Tuesday morning recovered the bodies of six hostages kidnapped on Oct. 7, from a tunnel in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip. In an operation involving the IDF and Israel Security Agency, the bodies of Avraham Munder, Yoram Metzger, Nadav Popplewell, Yagev Buchshtav, Chaim Peri and Alex Dancyg were located more than 10 months after the Hamas massacre. The rescue operation was carried out by the IDF alongside the Israel Security Agency. The Hostage Families Forum said the recovery of the bodies had provided the families with “necessary closure.” The statement went onto to say that the return of the remaining 109 hostages from Gaza “can only be achieved through a negotiated deal” and called on the Israeli government to “do everything in its power to finalize the deal currently on the table.” Negotiations over a long-sought-after ceasefire and hostage release deal are ongoing, with US Secretary of...

 Ogun REC,Niyi Ijalaye Slumps, Dies After RECs Meeting In Abuja The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ogun State, Barrister Niyi Ijalaye, has reportedly passed away. Ijalaye reportedly slumped and died on Monday evening in Abuja shortly after attending a meeting of RECs at the Commission's headquarters. The cause of his death has not been officially disclosed. It was gathered that the incident took place in his hotel room shortly after he attended a meeting at the Commission’s headquarters. The meeting, chaired by INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, focused on the upcoming off-cycle governorship elections in Edo and Ondo States, as well as discussions on seven vacant seats in the National and State Assemblies. The Ondo-born administrator, who had been in high spirits during the Commission's meeting, retired to Bon Octagon Hotel in the Federal Capital Territory, where the incident took place. During the meeting, Barr...

 Mike Lynch’s co-defendant in US fraud trial ‘fatally struck’ by car while jogging Stephen Chamberlain, once Mike Lynch’s co-defendant in a US fraud trial, has died after being hit by a car while out running in Cambridgeshire, his lawyer has said. Chamberlain, the former vice-president of finance at British software firm Autonomy, was hit on Saturday morning and had been placed on life support, Reuters reported. On Monday Lynch was reported missing after a superyacht sank off the coast of Sicily during a violent storm. One man, understood to be the vessel’s chef, was confirmed dead and six others, including Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter, Hannah, remained unaccounted for on Monday evening. Chamberlain died after being “fatally struck” by a car while out running, his lawyer Gary Lincenberg said. Lincenberg added: “He was a courageous man with unparalleled integrity, and we deeply miss him. He fought successfully to clear his good name, which lives on through his wonderful family...

  Sicily yacht sinking: Morgan Stanley International chair Jonathan Bloomer among missing Morgan Stanley International chairman Jonathan Bloomer is among those missing after a yacht carrying UK tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch sank off the coast of Sicily during a violent storm, an Italian official has said. Salvatore Cocina, head of the civil protection agency in Sicily, said Bloomer and Chris Morvillo, a lawyer at Clifford Chance, were among the six people missing. Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter, Hannah, were also unaccounted for as of late Monday. The update came as it was reported that Lynch’s co-defendant in a US trial related to the sale of his software company to Hewlett-Packard had died after being hit by a car in England. The British-flagged Bayesian, a 56-metre sailboat, was carrying 22 people and anchored just off shore near the port of Porticello when it was hit by a tornado in the early hours of Monday morning, the Italian coastguard said in an earlier statement. One m...

 Port Harcourt Refinery: NNPCL announces September as fresh commencement date The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has announced September 2024 as a new date for the commercial commencement of Port Harcourt Refinery. The Chief Financial Officer of NNPCL, Umar Ajiya disclosed this on Monday while speaking with journalists in Abuja. According to him, the petroleum products will be ready for testing before it is usually supplied to the domestic market in September. Earlier, the national president of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria, Billy Gillis-Harry had hinted that the refinery is set for commencement. This comes after several announcements of commencement dates that had not come to light. Recall that in July, Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL had announced that the refinery, with a combined capacity of 250 million barrels per day, would commence operation in August. Similarly, the firm had announced March and July 2...

 DRC to receive first mpox vaccines as virus spreads Congo will receive the first vaccine doses to address its mpox  outbreak next week from the United States, the country's health minister said. Congo has the vast majority of the mpox cases and currently needs 3 million vaccine doses. The US and Japan have offered to donate vaccines. More than 96% of all cases and deaths have been in Congo.

 X account of pro-Palestinian Egyptian comedian disappears The X account of Egyptian-American comedian Bassem Youssef disappeared on Tuesday. The reason for the removal of his account, which had nearly 12 million followers, is unknown, AA reported. Youssef said on his final post on X before the account disappeared: “Antisemitism was an accusation that used to freeze the blood on people’s veins. I see many people now realizing how this fear tactic is used to shutdown conversations and scare people. He added: “It’s been overused and abused in order to intimidate people. Are you still scared to be called an antisemite by those Zionist? Vote and tell me in the comments. No, I don’t give a … anymore. Or: Yes I’m still scared.” The comedian’s Instagram account is still active, as of this writing, and was posted to some 16 hours ago. Many celebrities, however, use professional teams to help maintain their social media. Last October, Youssef did an interview with British journalist Piers M...

 BOOK PRESS RELEASE FOR THE BOOK TITLED: "HOW TO GET MARRIED FOR BACHELORS & SPINSTERS" (AUTHOR - LAWRENCE O. EGEDE) Acclaimed author Lawrence O. EGEDE, launches new book that offers hope and guidance for Bachelors and Spinsters seeking lifelong love. The book is titled "How To Get Married for Bachelors & Spinsters". Lawrence O. Egede, provides a comprehensive guide for singles, bachelors & spinsters seeking a fulfilling and lasting marriage.  With Eight (8) Chapters and Sixty-Four (64) - pages of insightful advice and practical tips, this book helps readers navigate the challenges of courtship, modern dating and relationships. From building self-confidence to finding the perfect partner, Lawrence O. Egede shares valuable expertise to empower Singles, Bachelors and Spinsters in their quest for love.  "I wrote this book to offer encouragement and support to those who feel left behind in the aspect of dating, courtship, relationship, and in the instit...

 Germany Captain Gundogan Announces International Retirement Gundogan, who turns 34 in October, was in the German team that reached the Euro 2024 quarter-finals before losing to eventual champions Spain after extra time.. Germany captain Ilkay Gundogan announced his retirement from international football on Monday after leading his country at Euro 2024. “After a few weeks of reflection, I have come to the conclusion that it is time to end my national team career,” Gundogan said in a German FA statement.. “I look back with great pride on 82 international matches for my home country – a number that I could never have dreamed of when I made my debut for the  senior national team in 2011.” Gundogan, who turns 34 in October, was in the German team that reached the Euro 2024 quarter-finals before losing to eventual champions Spain after extra time.. “My highlight was clearly the huge honour of being able to lead the team as captain at our home European Championship last summer,” sai...

 Obaseki Approves Appointment Of Civil Service Commission Members, Two Perm Secs The appointments are subject to the confirmation of the Edo State House of Assembly.. The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has approved the appointment of members of the Edo State Civil Service Commission with Lalla Aluyi as Chairman. The governor also approved the appointment of two new Permanent Secretaries in the Edo State Public Service.. The appointments were contained in two separate statements signed by the Edo State Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa.. On the Civil Service Commission, Okungbowa said: “It is hereby announced for the information of the general public that, His Excellency, the Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki has, in line with his powers under the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, as amended and all other powers enabling him in that behalf, approved the appointment of the following persons as Members of the Edo State Civil Service Commis...

 Singer Portable injured, robbed by 'area boys' in Lagos Nigerian street-pop artiste Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has taken to social media to share disturbing videos of injuries he sustained during a recent attack at an event in Lagos. Portable, known for his controversial public persona, revealed in his post that he and his team were assaulted by a group of individuals identified as “Egbon Adugbo” at an event in Iju-Ishaga, Lagos State. The singer was reportedly attending a celebration for a friend who is a car vendor when the incident occurred. According to Portable, his presence and behavior at the event drew unwanted attention, leading to a violent confrontation. In his social media statement,Portable disclosed that the attackers not only inflicted severe injuries but also made off with several pieces of his expensive jewelry. The robbers also stole two iPhones belonging to one of his managers, an ATM card, one of Portable’s cars, and various other ...

 BRITAIN’S TECH TYCOON MIKE LYNCH AND  DAUGHTER MISSING AFTER YACHT SINKING British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his 18 year old daughter are among seven people missing after a £14 million yacht sank off the coast of Sicily early this morning. Mike Lynch, the British tech tycoon who sold his software startup to HP for £8.7 billion in 2011, is understood to have been on board the Bayesian yacht which sank this morning off the coast of Sicily. He hit the headlines in recent years after HP accused him of duping them into overpaying when they bought his firm Autonomy. In 2023, he was extradited to the US and was facing 25 years in prison if he was found guilty. But he was acquitted just two months ago. Mr Lynch had been awarded an OBE for services to enterprise in 2006, and later served on the government’s council for science and technology under David Cameron in 2011. The body of one man, believed to be the boat’s chef, was found near the boat on the sea bed around half a mile offs...