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Kizz Daniel Arrested Over Missing His Concert in Tanzania

9Aug

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Music, Tanzania

Kizz Daniel Arrested Over Missing His Concert in Tanzania

The Tanzanian police have arrested Nigerian Singer, Kizz Daniel after failing to show up at a concert he was scheduled to perform in the country. The “Buga” hit-singer was scheduled for a live performance at the Warehouse, Old Nextdoor Area in Tanzania on Sunday but failed to be in attendance on his show, the fans who were enraged by this act began to destroy properties in the arena as captured in a viral video. See Also: Davido Gifts a Lucky Female Fan N2 Million and His Sneakers (Video) In another video circulating on the internet, the 28-year-old was arrested and taken into a truck by the Tanzanian police. In the video, an angry fan was heard saying: “Kizz Daniel, you’ll go in for it. He’ll cause damage to this country. He must go in for it.” Source: The Nation ...

Nollywood Actress, Cynthia Okereke Opens Up About Her Kidnap

8Aug

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Movies and Films, Nigeria

Nollywood Actress, Cynthia Okereke Opens Up About Her Kidnap

Nollywood actress, Cynthia Okereke opens up about what she experienced when she was held captive by unknown Kidnappers. The actress alongside actor, Clemson Cornel Agbogidi were kidnapped while returning from a set in the outskirt of Enugu State but they were later released unharmed on Wednesday. She spoke in a video on Friday that they were held captive for a week without being given food or water, she also thanked her colleagues, fans, and security agencies for procuring their release. See Also: Abductors of Nollywood Actors demand $100,000 Ransom The actress said: “My people, this is mama Cynthia Okereke, God is a faithful God and I have every reason to say Hallelujah in the land of the living. I didn’t know I have people and I have friends, good colleagues, people that...

Terrorists’ Commander, Alhaji Modu Killed During Military Air Strike

8Aug

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Boko Haram, Nigeria, Terrorism

Terrorists’ Commander, Alhaji Modu Killed During Military Air Strike

Commander of Boko Haram group, Alhaji Modu, has been killed by the troops of the Operation Hadin Kai Air Taskforce in Borno State. The terrorists’ commander along with 27 other terrorists were killed during a military strike as they were about to launch attacks in some areas. According to the Daily Post, Alhaji Modu was a notorious drug baron and armed robber before joining the terrorist group. See Also: Buhari Unaware Of Terrorists’ Threat To Kidnap Him Until I Told Him – El-Rufai The Military that launched the operation disclosed that the attack was strategized based on credible intelligence reports which revealed that the terrorist group gathered in large numbers in preparation to launch attacks around Mandara mountains in the Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State....

Reno Omokori -“Before Peter Obi was Obidient, He was Atikulated “

7Aug

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Elections

Reno Omokori -“Before Peter Obi was Obidient, He was Atikulated “

Social-political activist and Lawyer, Reno Omokori, claims the supporters of the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, were once part of the movement that supported the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP), Atiku Abubakar. According to a post that Omokori shared on his Facebook page, Peter Obi was a big supporter of Atiku before he started the Obidient movement. Omokori also stated that the Obidient movement came from the Atiku movement, he also warned his followers against voting for a candidate with poor leadership qualities. See Also: 2023 Election: Peter Obi More Experienced Than Atiku – Keyamo He wrote, “Before Peter Obi was Obidient, he was Atikulated. He was also a #RenosNuggeteer. Once an Atikulate, always an Atikulate. Even if you are Obidien...

SDP Will Win The 2023 Rivers Election – Magnus Abe

7Aug

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Elections, News

SDP Will Win The 2023 Rivers Election – Magnus Abe

Ex-senator and Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in Rivers, Magnus Abe, says he is confident that the Party will win the upcoming 2023 elections in the state. He disclosed this at a meeting with the national leaders of the party in Abuja. The SDP candidate acknowledged the difficulties and challenges he faced when he emerged as the party’s candidate as the party had numerous options. See Also: 2023 Election: Peter Obi More Experienced Than Atiku – Keyamo He also thanked the leaders for giving him the chance to represent the party, promising that he wouldn’t disappoint. “You have kept faith with us; we know the several shenanigans, the moves, and all the intrigues that were concocted to try to stop us." “I believe that this party has lived up to its...

Nigerian Lawmaker says He didn’t Join Politics for Money

6Aug

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News

Nigerian Lawmaker says He didn’t Join Politics for Money

Tajudeen Adefisoye, who is a member of the House of Representatives says he didn’t join politics for money, bragging that he was already driving a Lamborghini at the age of 18. Tajudeen Adefisoye popularly known as small Alhaji represents the Ifedore/Idanre Federal Constituency. He bragged on his Twitter handle that he entered politics to serve and not for money, he stated this while supporting the All Progressive Congress (APC) Presidential Candidate, Bola Tinubu. See Also: Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Shun Exclusionist Politics, Atiku Urges Nigerians He also added that he was born into one of the wealthiest families in Ondo State. “Drove a Lamborghini at the Age of 18, came from one of the richest families in Ondo State. Na passion for development carry some of us enter politic...

Super Falcons Lament Over Unpaid WAFCON Bonuses

6Aug

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Nigeria, Sports, WAFCON

Super Falcons Lament Over Unpaid WAFCON Bonuses

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is still yet to pay the Women’s National Team their allowances and bonuses from last month’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON. The Super Falcons deliberately missed training before their third-place play-off against Zambia over their unpaid bonuses and allowances. According to The Nations, each player is owed over $10,000 including the bonuses for their three wins which enabled the team to qualify for the WAFCON semi-finals in Morocco. A member of the team disclosed to BBC Sport Africa that they have been told different lies regarding their payments. See Also: NFF to face Potential Sanction by FIFA Over Contract Breach “They said the money had been approved and will get to us in a few days’ time – that was before the game again...

Voters Registration Can’t be Extended – INEC

5Aug

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Elections, Nigeria

Voters Registration Can’t be Extended – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, made it clear on Friday that there would not be any further extension for the Continuous Voters Registration, CVR. The commission suspended the Continuous Voters Registration on Sunday, 31st of July, and Nigerians have demanded that the deadline should be extended but the commission is still adamant about the suspension. See Also: CVR: INEC Firm On CVR Deadline Mike Igini, Akwa Ibom Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) said the registrations needed to be suspended for the commission to begin other processes such as identification of multiple registrants. He said, “Now that we have officially suspended the CVR process, we have to consolidate; aggregate the data and thereafter run the biometric accreditation system to wee...

JAMB Sets Mop-up Examination for UTME Candidates

5Aug

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Education, News, Nigeria

JAMB Sets Mop-up Examination for UTME Candidates

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has organised a mop-up Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for candidates that failed to take part in the previous examination for valid reasons. JAMB announced the mop-up examination would commence tomorrow, the Board is giving every candidate an equal opportunity to participate in its examination to enable them to gain admission into their various tertiary institutions. See Also: JAMB Approves 140 as Minimum CutOff Mark for 2022 Admissions According to JAMB, around 1,969 candidates missed the 2022 UTME and Direct Entry (DE) examinations because of technical issues, Bank Verification Number (BVN) challenges, and fingerprint peculiarities while some candidates had their examination voided due to misconduct reco...

Outrage as Buhari Approves N1.14 billion donation to Niger Republic

4Aug

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News, Nigeria

Outrage as Buhari Approves N1.14 billion donation to Niger Republic

Nigerians on social media have expressed anger over the news that President Muhammadu Buhari approved the donation of N1.14 billion to the Republic of Niger. Zainab Ahmed, the Minister of Finance, Budget, and National Planning confirmed the reports to newsmen briefly after the Federal Executive Council meeting on Wednesday. The Minister said the donation is to aid Niger in acquiring operational vehicles, she said although Nigerians possess the right to question the donation approved by Buhari, he also has the right to take such decisions based on his assessment. See Also: Buhari’s Impeachment Seven Years Late – Kachikwu Despite the statement from the Minister, Nigerians have expressed disappointment over the decision of the President with some airing their views and opinio...