The Federal Government has reiterated that the nation’s 60th independence anniversary celebration will be low-key. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, who disclosed this while briefing journalists on Thursday, in Abuja, said this is not unconnected from the COVID-19 pandemic. “The 60th independence anniversary celebration will be low-key just as the President has already […]
The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has warned that there is likely to be an even more devastating second wave of coronavirus in Adamawa and other states in the country due to the non-compliance to COVID-19 health guidelines. A technical adviser in the implementation of NCDC’s action plan in Adamawa State, Fahad Mohammed, who […]
The UK Government has said it is surprised by the federal government’s stance, that it would consider disrespectful to Nigeria’s sovereignty, for any outside authority to sit in judgment over the conduct of its citizens and apply punitive measures such as visa restriction, unilaterally. The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing, stated this while […]
The Lagos State Government has called on stakeholders in the real estate sector to work out modalities for residents to pay house rents on monthly basis instead of yearly. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, made the call on Thursday in Lekki, during the Policy Roundtable Dialogue with key stakeholders in the Real Estate Sector. […]
A beautiful lady on Friday, September 25, went in search of a partner online as she asked people to message her
The lady’s post on Twitter got mixed reactions as some said they would not woo her
In her tweet, @adethayorr raised prospective lovers’ hope as she said one of them could catch her fancy A curvy beautiful lady on Twitter with the handle @adethayorr on Friday, September 25, has gone online to ask her out if they are interested in her.
In her Twitter post, she boldly asked people to shoot their shot, telling that there may just be hope for one person.
Arguably, men are always known to do the chasing in Africa, the move by @adethayorr could go down as one of the confident moves by ladies on social media.
Attaching two beautiful pictures of herself, she makes the call for a partner a perfect one. In the photos, she wears a dark sunshade over a black outfit.
A collage showing the lady. Photo source: Twitter/@adethayorr
See her tweet and photos below:
Her tweet’s comment section is an entertainment hub with several comments. Below are some of the reactions:
@bitcoinwurld said:
“Shoot your shot! I might like you too”
@Bode4sure81gma1 said:
“Hi dear, Please where are you staying in Abj? I will like to hangout with you dear”
Kingmakers of Zazzau Emirate have picked Iyan Zazzau, Bashir Aminu, as successor to the late Emir, Shehu Idris, who died on Sunday at the age of 84, SaharaReporters has gathered.
The kingmakers include the Wazirin Zazzau, Alhaji Ibrahim Aminu, who is the Chairman, Makama Karami, Alhaji Muhammad Abbas, Fagacin Zazzau, Alhaji Umar Muhammad, Chief Imam of Zazzau, Sheikh Dalhatu Qasim and the Chief Imam of Kona, Sheikh Muhammad.
They voted for the new Emir on Thursday night.
Source – Premium Times
Man Stabs His 20-Year-Old Sister To Death During An Argument
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A man has been arrested in Uganda after he allegedly stabbed his 20-year-old sister to death during an argument.
It was gathered that the incident happened on Thursday, September 24, at Nakulaye Zone 5, a Kampala city suburb in Lubaga Municipality.
The Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire, who confirmed the incident, identified the suspect as Ashim Kyomuhendo, 28.
Source – Linda Ikeji
Teenager Drowns In Well In Kano
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An 11-year-old boy, identified as Musa Abdullahi, has passed away after falling into a traditional well on the outskirts of Lamire village in Garko Local Government area of Kano State.
The Public Relations Officer of the State Fire Service, Alhaji Saidu Muhammed, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Friday in Kano.
Muhammad said the incident occurred on Thursday when the deceased was walking along the area and suddenly fell inside the well.
Source – Within Nigeria
“My Wife Killed Our Two Children”- Man Begs Court To Dissolve Marriage
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John Fawole, a resident of Ibadan who accused his wife of killing their two children on Friday begged a Mapo Customary Court to dissolve their 11-year-old marriage.
Fawole also accused his mother-in-law of having a hand in the collapse of his marriage.
“Rather than ensure that our relationship remained solid, her mother created disharmony in our home.
Troops of “Operation Sahel Sanity” on Thursday killed 21 bandits during a foiled attack on Doka village in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The Acting Director, Defence Media Operations, Brig. -Gen. Bernard Onyeuko,who made this in a statement on Friday in Gusau, said that the feat followed the receipt of credible information over the attempt by the bandits to invade the village.
According to him, during the encounter, troops successfully neutralised 21 bandits while others escaped with gunshot wounds into the forest as evident by the trails of blood along the criminals’ escape route.
Source – Daily Post
Police Parade 17 Teachers, Supervisors, Principal For WAEC Exam Malpractices In Different States
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The Police at Force headquarters on Friday paraded 17 suspects including School Principals, Teachers and Supervisors for their involvement in examination malpractices during the last West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) in the country.
The 17 suspects were arrested from Kano, Bauchi, Nasarawa and Rivers states while other suspects nabbed for similar malpractices in Delta, Enugu and Lagos states have been prosecuted in competent courts.
Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Frank Mba who paraded the suspects disclosed that their arrest was made possible with the cooperation of the West African Examination Council.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) had disbursed N3.5 trillion to different sectors of the economy to cushion the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic. It will also contribute N1.8 trillion into the N2.30 trillion Federal Government’s one-year Economic Sustainability Plan (ESP) through its Participating Financial Institutions (PFIs). CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele stated this on Tuesday […]
Italians have voted to reduce one-third of the country’s lawmakers in order to save cost. Almost 70 percent of the citizens voted in favour of the move in a referendum which followed an earlier decision by the parliament. The move will see the number of parliamentarians downsized from about 945 to 600; the senators will […]
As some states recalled students of primary and secondary schools back to classes, the federal government on Monday called for more vigilance to avert a possible resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Schools have reopened in Lagos, Kano, Ekiti, Ogun, while many others have fixed dates for resumption. The federal government noted that if care was […]
Scarcity of petroleum is imminent as the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) begins a warning strike from Tuesday. NARTO is the umbrella organisation of all commercial vehicles owners engaged in the haulage of petroleum products, general cargoes and movement of goods and passengers within Nigeria and the West-African sub region. Its National President, […]
Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu has mocked Nigerian politicians who took part in the Edo election just as he attributed its success and transparency to the visa ban imposed as penalty for election riggers. Kanu, in a statement by Emma Powerful said: “Here is Mary Beth Leonard, the courageous US […]
Declining export receipts from oil and speculative activities of the Bureau De Change operators among other challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy will put more pressure on the naira. The Central Bank of Nigeria said this in its report on ‘Monetary, credit, foreign trade and exchange policy guidelines for fiscal years 2020/2021’. The […]
Vice Chancellors of universities were told on Tuesday to conclude arrangements for the immediate and full reopening, following the decline in COVID-19 infection rates. The National Universities Commission (NUC), which issued the directive, said the Federal Ministry of Education has accepted its request for varsities to get set for immediate resumption of academic activities. The […]
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has declared that Nigeria still has a long way to go as far as good leadership is concerned. Obasanjo, who stated that only Nigerians could fix the challenges confronting the country, equally said the country had failed to attain the position it ought to occupy. The former president spoke at the weekend […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Godwin Obaseki on his re-election as governor of Edo State. He congratulated him on Sunday in a statement signed by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity, Garba Shehu, urging him to continue to show grace and humility in victory. The President also commended the election process […]
US rapper, Cardi B is shedding some light on her split from Offset. The “WAP” rapper filed for divorce from her husband of three years on Tuesday. A hearing has been set for Nov. 4. The rap queen during an Instagram Live on Saturday, disclosed that Offset’s infidelity was not the reason for their split. She also said she did […]
Irish billionaire Chuck Feeney, 89, is officially broke as he has given away $8 billion(N3tn) to charities, universities, and organisations worldwide via his foundation, the Atlantic Philanthropies, Forbes Magazine reports. The report stated that Feeney reached his billionaire status by co-founding airport retailer Duty Free Shoppers. The business man was popular for leading the way […]
From AbdulGafar Alabelewe, Kaduna and Tony Akowe, Abuja
Former President Dr Goodluck Jonathan, Senate President Senator Ahmed Lawan, Yobe State Governor Maimala Buni and other notable Nigerians, on Tuesday paid condolence visits to the Emir’s palace. Former President Jonathan said he was at the palace to pay his condolence to Emirate council, people of Zazzau Emirate and Kaduna state. He described the late Emir as a man of peace who embraced everybody. He was accompanied by the former Vice President, Mohammed Sambo, Zamfara State Governor Bello Matawalle, Aminu Wali, and former Adamawa State Governor Boni Haruna among others. Also, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila said during his visit to the family of the late Emir yesterday that the monarch will be greatly missed. Gbajabiamila, while commiserating with the Government and People of Kaduna State over the death of the first class traditional ruler, said they were not alone. The Speaker was received by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Balarabe Abbas Lawal in behalf of Governor Nasir el-Rufai.
Olusegun Bamgbose, Esq., National Coordinator, Concerned Advocates for Good Governance, CAGG, has advised the immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Adams Oshiomhole to start getting prepared to relocate from Edo State.
Bamgbose said that the developments so far in Edo governorship elections is satisfying, commending the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, for a job well done.
The NNPP chieftain at the same time, congratulated Edo voters for, according to him, heeding the clarion call, to stop the duo of Oshiomhole and National Leader of the APC, Bola Tinubu from taking over the State.null
“They certainly deserve a part on the back, for rejecting APC. This is no doubt a welcome development,” he said in a chat with DAILY POST on Sunday.
“I earlier predicted that APC will crash out and that is what is unfolding. This satisfying development, has clearly shown that there is hope for democracy in Nigeria.
“It’s no longer business as usual. It’s the dawn of a new era. Oshiomhole may be the hardest hit today after declaring the winner.null
“Edo State has really inflicted him, with a wound that may not heal for a long time. Tinubu, on the other hand will eat his humble pie today.
“Nigerians are now wiser. This governorship election will surely spark off political revolution in our electoral process.null
“We equally appreciate the tactical intervention of United States of America. The visa ban saga has contributed in restraining the riggers from carrying out their activities in full swing.”
Olusegun Bamgbose, Esq., National Coordinator, Concerned Advocates for Good Governance, CAGG, has advised the immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Adams Oshiomhole to start getting prepared to relocate from Edo State.
Bamgbose said that the developments so far in Edo governorship elections is satisfying, commending the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, for a job well done.
The NNPP chieftain at the same time, congratulated Edo voters for, according to him, heeding the clarion call, to stop the duo of Oshiomhole and National Leader of the APC, Bola Tinubu from taking over the State.null
“They certainly deserve a part on the back, for rejecting APC. This is no doubt a welcome development,” he said in a chat with DAILY POST on Sunday.
“I earlier predicted that APC will crash out and that is what is unfolding. This satisfying development, has clearly shown that there is hope for democracy in Nigeria.
“It’s no longer business as usual. It’s the dawn of a new era. Oshiomhole may be the hardest hit today after declaring the winner.null
“Edo State has really inflicted him, with a wound that may not heal for a long time. Tinubu, on the other hand will eat his humble pie today.
“Nigerians are now wiser. This governorship election will surely spark off political revolution in our electoral process.null
“We equally appreciate the tactical intervention of United States of America. The visa ban saga has contributed in restraining the riggers from carrying out their activities in full swing.”