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 Silence is my new answer to disrespect” – Bobrisky releases new motto as he battles VDM Popular Nigerian cross dresser and alleged transgender,Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky has released a new motto for himself following hi recent drama with Vincent Otise, otherwise addressed as Very Dark Black Man or VDM. Bobrisky shared a post on his Instagram story to notify his fans and followers of his reactions to any drama associated with him. The controversial drama queen claimed silence is now his response to any form of disrespect. He also promised not to argue, dive into any drama nor react to anything Bobrisky stated that he would simply remove his presence rather than getting involved in a drama. “Silence is my new answer to disrespect! I no longer react. I no longer argue and I no longer dive into drama. I simply remove my presence.”

 Your apology doesn’t mean shit unless you promise to return the tithe money” – Charly Boy slams Pastor Adeboye Legendary Nigerian singer Charly Boy has reacted to clergyman, Pastor Adeboye’s apology on Tithe We reported on Friday that in a video captured online, the Redeemed Christian Church of God founder admitted that his statement saying those who don’t pay tithe wouldn’t make heaven is wrong as it isn’t stated in the Bible. He noted how what the Bible talks about is following peace with all men and holiness without which no man shall see God. Reacting to his apology via his Instagram page, Charly Boy stated that he believes a lot of the fake people are found in churches. He stated that the clergyman’s apology didn’t mean shit unless he promised to return the tithe money. The legendary singer added that sometimes the nicest people one meets may have bodies covered with tattoos, while the ones who go to church on Sundays are the most bitter, judgmental, envious, and wicked

 It takes humility for him to apologize” – Evangelist Mike Bamiloye reacts to Pastor Adeboye’s apology over tithing Nigerian clergyman Evangelist Mike Bamiloye has reacted to Pastor Adeboye’s apology over tithing. We reported on Friday that in a video captured online, the Redeemed Christian Church of God founder admitted that his statement saying those who don’t pay tithe wouldn’t make heaven is wrong as it isn’t stated in the Bible. He noted how what the Bible talks about is following peace with all men and holiness without which no man shall see God. His apology was well received by netizens who praised him for his maturity. Also praising him, Mike Bamiloye via his Instagram page, noted how it takes humility for a man like him to apologize. He stated that if God hadn’t corrected him in the secret, he wouldn’t have done that.

 He is my guy” – Basketmouth corrects the misconception between him and Wizkid after singer shaded him Nigerian comedian Basketmouth has corrected the misconception people have about him and Grammy singer, Wizkid after the singer shaded him. We reported that Wizkid started the year with violence as he dragged his colleague, Davido. In one of his outbursts, the ‘Ojuelegba’ hitmaker threw shade at Basketmouth as he said that Bobo, Davido’s ex-lawyer and childhood friend, always follows him around dressed like the comedian. In response to Wizkid’s comment, Basketmouth shared a video of himself at Billionaire fashion designer, Seyi Vodi’s clothing store in Abuja.  He was seen checking out some collection of outfits, gushing over himself as he wore a matching black shirt and trousers. He questioned if his outfit choice works for Wizkid. Taking to his comment section, a fan stated that he doesn’t believe Wizkid was trying to shade him. He explained that he believed the singer was tr...

 ‘Finally, the nightmare is over,’ Pogba reacts to reduced drug ban French footballer Paul Pogba expressed his relief on Friday after his doping ban was officially reduced from four years to 18 months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Following the announcement, Pogba took to social media to share his joy, posting an image of his feet in personalised football boots, adorned with his initials, the French flag, and two stars marking France’s World Cup victories. “Finally, the nightmare is over. I can look forward to the day when I can follow my dreams again,” Pogba said, as quoted by sports journalist Fabrizio Romano on Friday. The Juventus midfielder had been handed a four-year ban by the Italian National Anti-Doping Tribunal in February 2023, after testing positive for elevated testosterone levels following a Juventus-Udinese match in August. Pogba, however, has consistently maintained his innocence, stating that the testosterone came from a food supplement prescribed by...

 Teachers' Day: Ogun Schools to Have Smart Classrooms, Says Abiodun, Announces Employment of Additional 1000 Teachers  . Pronounces Monday as work-free day for teachers Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the construction of 12 blocks of 900 smart classrooms in four schools in each zone across the state. The four benefiting schools are Abeokuta Grammar School, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta; Ijebu-Ode Grammar School, Ijebu-Ode; Remo Secondary School, Sagamu; and Yewa College, Ilaro. The governor also approved Monday, October 6, 2024, as a work-free day to enable teachers to celebrate the day. Governor Abiodun made the announcement at this year's Teachers' Day celebration held at the Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta. The governor also announced the absorption of 1,000 OgunTeach scheme interns into the State Teaching Service Commission, bringing the total to 5,000 since the inception of the administration. Speaking further, the governor said approval has been given for t...

 Ukraine seizes US$ 6 million in cash, jewellery from official accused of helping draft dodgers Investigators said the woman tried to hide some of the money by throwing US$500,000 out of the window in bags Ukrainian investigators said on Friday they had found stacks of cash totalling almost US$6 million during a raid of the home of a state official suspected of helping men dodge mobilisation. The raid was part of a probe into an illegal scheme to register would-be draft dodgers as disabled. With Ukraine seeking fresh recruits for the war with Russia, some unwilling to fight resort to bribery to avoid being sent to the front. The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) swooped on the home of an official in charge of the regional medical commission in the western Khmelnitsky region and her son, a manager in Ukraine's state pension fund. "During the searches, they found almost US$6 million just in cash, in various currencies," the SBI said. Designer jewellery was also found at t...

  Former First Lady Patience Jonathan,Deputy Speaker House of Reps,Tonye Cole,Obi Cubana, E-Money, others at Pastor Jerry Eze’s 42nd Birthday party  • Videos from Pastor Jerry Eze’s 42nd birthday party and thanksgiving have emerged on social media  • The event was graced by prominent figures in the country, including Obi Cubana and music star KCee’s brother E-Money  • Gospel singer Mercy Chinwo , Timi Dakolo were among the ministers who thrilled the guests with some of her hit songs Pastor Jerry Eze, the renowned founder and leader of the New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations (NSPPD) 42nd birthday party and thanksgiving, took place on Friday, October 4, and it was starstudded. Popular businessmen Obi Cubana, E-Money, and former first lady Patience Ebele Jonathan were among the known faces at the event. Watch video below. 

 DAVID STEWARD IS THE RICHEST BLACK MAN IN AMERICA WORTH $11.4B David Steward has the highest ranking for a Black Person on the 2024 Forbes 400 list. His remarkable ascent has seen his net worth soar to an astounding $11.4 billion significant jump from $7.6 billion just a year ago and $6 billion the year before that. Tied in 84th place with a net worth of $11.4 billion, Steward secured his placement as the founder and chairman of IT provider World Wide Technology. He co-founded the company in 1990 and now holds a majority stake in the $20 billion enterprise, which counts Citi, Verizon, and the federal government among its clients. Not only does he surpass private equity mogul Robert Smith, whose wealth is estimated at $10.8 billion, but Steward also stands out as one of the few Black entrepreneurs to reach such impressive financial heights. Steward’s inclusion in the 2024 Forbes 400 is a significant milestone, as he is one of only four Black individuals to make the list. With a min...

 200,000 PDP Members Defect To APC Ahead Of Kaduna LG Polls, Says Gov Uba Sani Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, has claimed that over 200,000 members of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), particularly in Southern Kaduna. Governor Sani said the defection was a testament to his administration’s progress in promoting justice, equality, and transparency. During the flag-off of the APC campaign rally for the October local government election, held in Kaduna on Monday evening, Governor Sani expressed confidence in the APC candidates, assuring them of his full support in advancing rural revitalization and ensuring economic stability across the state. The governor commended the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates for their commitment and the unprecedented support they have garnered ahead of the local government elections. Sani further highlighted the significant strides his administration has made in key sectors acros...

 EFCC Arrests 44 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Ebonyi, Anambra States Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have arrested Forty-four (44) suspected internet fraudsters at different locations of Enugu and Anambra States. They were arrested in the early hours of Saturday and Sunday, September 28 and 29, 2024 following actionable intelligence linking them to suspected online criminal activities. Upon arrest, preliminary investigations showed that the suspects took advantage of social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook to defraud unsuspecting victims. Specifically, while some of the suspects specialized in using fake identities to engage foreign nationals in romantic affairs with intention to defraud them, others were found with fraudulent documents in their devices. Other items recovered from them include laptops and different brands of sophisticated mobile phones. They will be charged to court as soon as investigat...

 Anambra Headteachers Urged to Pursue Self-Improvement, Revitalise Basic Education Sector By Uzo Ugwunze  The annual leadership retreat for headteachers, officers-in-charge, and Directors in the State Basic Education sector has ended with a call on the participants not to relent in rendering quality service to humanity. The retreat organised in batches for the entire Local Government Education Authorities (LGEAs), in the state held at Archbishop Obiefuna Retreat and Pastoral Centre, Awka with the theme: "Education as a Panacea for Human Capital Development: Effective and Efficient School Management as Sustaining Factors" could be simply described as a forum to retrain the school administrators to address salient issues that militate against the implementation of educational policies and programmes of the state government. Addressing the participants, the state Head of Service, Mrs Theodora Igwegbe(Esq), stressed the importance of imbibing the values of hardwork and honesty wh...

 POLICE PRESS RELEASE  BOMB EXPLOSION IN PORT HARCOURT The Rivers State Police Command has been alerted to two explosions that rocked the city of Port Harcourt today, Saturday, October 5, 2024. The first explosion was reported at the APC Secretariat on Aba Road at approximately 3:00 AM. A security guard reported hearing a loud bang and, upon investigation, observed three black Toyota Hilux vans speeding away from the scene. The explosion caused significant damage, destroying the gate and shattering the windows of the building. Additionally, the security building was set ablaze. The second explosion occurred at the Obio/Akpor Council secretariat around 3:30 AM. Eyewitnesses reported seeing a black Toyota Hilux van and a white Toyota Sienna minivan drive past the secretariat. The occupants of these vehicles allegedly threw an object, suspected to be a stick of dynamite, which shattered the roof and caused damage to the generator house of the complex. In response to these inciden...

 River Benue water levels receding – NIHSA confirms The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has announced a slight decrease in River Benue’s water levels in recent days, lowering the risk of severe flooding. NIHSA’s Director-General, Mr Umar Mohammed, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja. Mohammed reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to monitoring the water levels of the nation’s major rivers and tributaries, as part of its overall flood management strategy in Nigeria. He urged citizens to remain vigilant due to unpredictable climate conditions and to continue observing flood preparedness protocols. “NIHSA is working closely with the authorities and management of Lagdo Dam regarding water releases, and the agency is committed to monitoring water levels at critical stations,” he said. Recall that NIHSA’s 2024 Annual Flood Outlook revealed that 148 Local Government Areas across 31 states are at high risk of flooding. The affected states include Adamawa, Ak...

 Rivers LG polls: APP wins 22 chairmanship seats The Action Peoples Party, APP, secured 22 out of 23 chairmanship positions in the recently concluded local government elections in Rivers State. According to Channels Television, retired Justice Adolphus Enebeli, Chief Election Officer of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, announced the results on Saturday in Port Harcourt. Enebeli noted that the announcement for Etche Local Government Area has been delayed as the collation of results is still ongoing. He added that the results for Etche LGA, along with the 319 councillorship seats, will be declared at a later time.

 DR Congo begins mpox vaccinations The authorities in Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday began vaccination against mpox. The 265,000 doses donated to Congo by the European Union and the US were rolled out in the eastern city of Goma in North Kivu province, according to AP. Although most mpox infections and deaths recorded in Congo are in children under age 15, the doses being administered are only meant for adults and will be given to at-risk populations and front-line workers, Health Minister Roger Kamba said this week. Congo, with about 30,000 suspected mpox cases and 859 deaths, accounts for more than 80% of all the cases and 99% of all the deaths reported in Africa this year.

 Burkina Faso to revoke some foreign firms' mining permits Burkina Faso plans to withdraw mining permits from some foreign companies and will seek to produce more of its own gold, junta leader Ibrahim Traore said on Saturday, Reuters reported. "We know how to mine our gold and I don't understand why we're going to let multinationals come and mine it," Traore said in a radio address to mark two years since he seized power in a coup. "In fact, we are going to withdraw mining permits," he said. He did not specify which permits or provide further detail. Gold is the main export of the West African country, where frustration over a long-running security crisis helped bring the junta to power in 2022. 

 2027 presidency: Saraki, Peter Obi answer to PDP – Primate Ayodele The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has identified two imminent personalities who can return the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, back to power. Primate Ayodele said former Senate President Bukola Saraki and Peter Obi have the capacity to return PDP back to power. In a video he released, the clergyman said PDP should give it’s presidential ticket to Saraki and Obi. According to Primate Ayodele, Saraki is a presidential material and not for chairmanship. He said: “Saraki-Obi is the answer for PDP, Peter Obi should return to PDP and contest. There are other four people who can lift PDP back to the limelight, give them the ticket. “If PDP want to win their subsequent election, David Mark is the answer. Saraki is not Chairman material but Presidency material.” The PDP had lost the last two presidential elections to the All Progressives Congress, APC. PDP is currently experiencing lead...

 Gov Eno names daughter acting first lady following wife's passing Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has appointed his daughter, Mrs. Helen Eno Obareki, as the Acting First Lady of the state following the death of his wife, Pastor Patience Umo Eno. The announcement was made during a condolence visit by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and other dignitaries in Uyo on Friday. Senator Tinubu was accompanied on the condolence visit by Hajia Nana Shettima, wife of the Vice President, as well as wives of state governors and presiding officers of the National Assembly. Governor Eno, in an emotional tribute, described his late wife as his “greatest supporter and toughest critic,” recalling their lifelong bond. “I married her when she was 19, and I was 22. I called her Oluwa-Kemi because she was truly a gift from God. We went through many challenges together, and her passing is an irreplaceable loss for me,” he said. The governor introduced his daughter, Mrs. Helen Eno Obareki...

 JPMorgan Chase denies Trump's claim that CEO Jamie Dimon has endorsed him JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has not endorsed Donald Trump, the financial giant said Friday after the former president claimed in a social media post that the executive, America's most prominent banking industry leader, was supporting him. "Jamie Dimon has not endorsed anyone. He has not endorsed a candidate," Joe Evangelisti, a spokesperson for the New York-based bank told CBS News in a statement. The denial came after the Republican presidential nominee posted a screenshot on his Truth Social account falsely stating, "New: Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, has endorsed Trump for president."  Trump on Truth Social had posted a screenshot falsely claiming, "New: Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, has endorsed Trump for President." The claim appears to have originated from a verified account on X earlier Friday. It was quickly amplified on social media by other p...

 Former Eagles Goal Keeper,Dosu cheats death again in ghastly accident Former Nigeria goalkeeper, Dosu Joseph, is full of thanks to God after he miraculously survived another life-threatening automobile accident on Wednesday at Kara, along the Lagos-Ibadan Express Way, where a heavy-duty truck ran into his SUV. Narrating his ordeal, the 51-year-old, who guided Nigeria to gold in the Men’s Football Tournament of the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, broke the news in a statement on his social media handles on Friday. “To God be the glory, another death escaped by Grace and Mercy of God. Me and my friend SM were at Enyo Filling Station after Ojodu Berger bus stop to get fuel on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, around 6 p.m. when this MACK truck fully loaded with iron, with registration number LND 470 XX, left the road and crushed my car beyond repairs. Thank God for life,” he stated. This is the second time the soft-spoken club proprietor will cheat death by a whisker, having been involved in an ...

 Nigerians to process, obtain passports in their homes …Passports to be centrally issued from Abuja from April 2025 Nigerians will soon begin to process and receive Nigerian passports from the comfort of their homes, without the hassle of physically appearing to be processed at a passport processing centre. However, only Nigerians who are 18 years and above, and those who are applying for re-issue of their expired passports will be able to process and obtain the contactless passports while fresh applicants will need to appear and register their biometrics at a passport processing centre for their passports. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the new strategy at a stakeholders’ forum where the contactless passport processing App was unfolded in Abuja on Friday. Saturday Vanguard understands that the contactless passport processing project, which is meant to eliminate human contact as much as possible, is being jointly handled by two Nigerian firms-Irish Smar...

 Bandits disrupt Jumat prayers in Katsina Bandits armed with dangerous weapons invaded Dan-Ali, a community in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State, disrupting Jummat prayers in multiple mosques. Newsmen learnt on Friday that the armed assailants stormed the areas, firing sporadically, causing panic and forcing worshippers to flee. A source within the community confirmed the incident. He stated, “We were at the Jummat prayer when we heard the shooting and everybody ran. We couldn’t hold our prayers again. Thanks to the Security Watch Corps in the area that gave them a hot chase.” The source, who wished to remain anonymous, added, “We need reinforcement because the bandits are giving us a tough time in our communities as we speak.” According to him, for over a week, bandits have been preventing farmers from entering their farmlands in Dan-Ali and surrounding areas, including Gwarjo, Dangane, Tudun, Tasha Kadanya, and Tasha Biri. “Many farmers have been kidnapped, and we ar...

 Israeli Airstrikes Rock Beirut Suburbs, Cut Off Key Crossing into Syria Israel carried out another series of punishing airstrikes yesterday, hitting suburban Beirut and cutting off the main border crossing between Lebanon and Syria for tens of thousands of people fleeing the Israeli bombardment of the Hezbollah militant group. According to the Associated Press, the overnight blasts in Beirut’s southern suburbs sent huge plumes of smoke and flames into the night sky and shook buildings kilometers (miles) away in the Lebanese capital. Additional strikes sent people running for cover in streets littered with rubble in the Dahiyeh neighborhood, where at least one building was leveled and cars were burned out. The Israeli military said it targeted Hezbollah’s central intelligence headquarters around midnight. It did not say who it was aiming for or if any militants were killed in that strike, but it claimed to have killed 100 Hezbollah fighters in the last 24 hours. Lebanon’s state-run...

 FG exempts 63 items from VAT in major fiscal reform • Electric vehicles, CNG, LPG vehicles top list The federal government yesterday announced the exemption of electric vehicles (EVs), compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) vehicles, biogas production, CNG pumps, compressors and 57 other items from Value-Added Tax (VAT), in a fresh move to drive Nigeria’s economic growth. Also covered by the new dispensation unveiled on X  by the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Tunde Oyedele, are Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) commonly known as diesel from October 1, 2023 and  parts and semi-knocked down units of EVs for assembly in the country. This policy move is expected to lower the cost of adopting alternative fuel technologies, which will promote cleaner and more sustainable transportation options across Nigeria. Specific exemptions include: CNG/LPG dual-fuel vehicles, electric vehicles, and their parts; EV batteries and so...

 Russia, Ukraine trade words over Nigeria’s protests Tension is escalating between Russia and Ukraine, as both countries exchanged sharp statements over allegations of interference in Nigeria’s domestic affairs. The Russian Government on Friday issued a stern warning to the United States, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom for accusing it of sponsoring protests in Nigeria. Russia, in a release, said the countries should rather be blamed for attempting to interfere in Nigeria’s internal affairs and undermine its bilateral relations with Russia. The warning comes amid growing concerns over foreign influence following the October 1st protests across Nigeria. The protests followed earlier demonstrations on August 1, which were sparked by dissatisfaction with President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, including the removal of fuel and electricity subsidies and the devaluation of the naira. During the August protests in Kano, several protesters were arrested after waving Russian flags, raisi...

 Explosion rocks Rivers APC Secretariat  Explosions have rocked the All Progressives Congress (APC) Secretariat located along the bush Aba Road in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. It was gathered that the explosives suspected to be dynamites shattered buildings and property in the secretariat, creating panic in the neighborhood. The explosion reportedly pulled down the gate of the secretariat destroying doors, windows among other valuables. The incident happened on the day scheduled for the controversial local government elections in the State.  It was learnt that it was the second time the Chief Tony Okocha-led APC would be experiencing such an attack at its secretariat.