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 Politics › Adamu Blames APC Govs For Party Crisis by Azeemokoya(op): 10:56pm On Apr 20, 2022 |
Senator Abdullahi Adamu, the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), blamed several previous and current governors of the party for the party’s current predicament on Wednesday, April 20. This was Adamu’s opening statement during the APC’s 11th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, which was held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja. President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, all governors, members of the National Assembly, previous governors, state chairmen, and other essential party stakeholders are in attendance at the APC NEC. “The APC Constitution states that serving governors are the state leaders, therefore the past governors must act like states men and provide guidance,” Adamu said. He said that the party constitution only recognised serving governors as their states leaders, adding that there was no need for competition and rivalry between past and serving governors. He said that the ego causing disunity between past and serving governors and other leaders of the party in some of state could pull the party down if not properly handled. This, he said, could affect the party’s electoral victory in the 2023 general elections. Adamu said going forward the party’s slogan would be APC first... https://newsroundtheclock.com/adamu-blames-apc-govs-for-party-crisis/
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| Celebrities › Rita Dominic Ties The Nuptial Knot In Imo State by Azeemokoya(op): 11:47am On Apr 20, 2022 |
Rita Dominic has walked down the aisle. The Nollywood actress has sent social media agog since images from her ceremony debuted online. Numerous Nigerian celebrities attended the traditional wedding ceremony of the renowned Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic in Mbaise, Imo State on Tuesday, April 19. The veteran thespian tied the knot with her partner, Fidelis Anosike. This is coming after Dominic and her partner got engaged earlier in April 2022. The nuptial ceremony was attended by friends; colleagues, and well-wishers of the power couple. The private event saw several numerous powerful actresses in attendance. Some notable individuals include Ego Boyo, Ini Edo, Kate Henshaw, Dakore Egbuson-Akande to Mo Abudu, Joke Silva, Chioma Chukwuka, Michelle Dede, to name a few. On Boxing Day in 2020, Dominic sent social media into a frenzy when she shared some cosy photos with her partner, Anosike. Dominic’s partner, Anosike, is the founder of Folio Media Group, a multi-media company that owns Daily Times Nigeria (founded 1926), the country’s oldest newspaper. In a recent interview, the actress explained the reason she decided to show off her partner on social media... https://newsroundtheclock.com/rita-dominic-ties-the-nuptial-knot-in-imo-state/
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| Politics › Chris Ngige Joins 2023 Presidential Race by Azeemokoya(op): 9:59am On Apr 20, 2022 |
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige on Tuesday made public his intention to contest the 2023 presidential election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).https://newsroundtheclock.com/ngige-joins-2023-presidential-race/ 3 Likes
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| Sports › Virtual Football: Why More Nigerians Are In Love With It by Azeemokoya(op): 7:54am On Apr 19, 2022 |
The advent of virtual games on the internet has seen a lot of innovation. The internet, bursting at the seams is laced with numerous ways to entertain oneself. From streaming your favorite series to playing virtual football and even your favorite online game, the pleasure derived from the internet is ceaseless and the same applies to sports lovers. It even gets better for those who are punters and in love with sports betting as the internet has made sports betting and casinos accessible online. Indeed, so popular has the internet made the former that it’s grown into a trillion-dollar industry. As the most popular sport on the planet, it’s little surprise that football is the most widely betted-on sport. However, fans of sports and sports betting, in general, are seeking new forms of entertainment to keep things fresh and engaging. As a result, the innovative idea of virtual football sprung to life. What is virtual football? As the name suggests, virtual football is a simulated version of the sport, football, which is created to allow fans to bet on the outcome. Virtual football is the same as real-life football with the only exception being that it takes place online. Though following the same rules as games in real life, it does not involve real players. Instead, the games are set up by each bookmaker and it uses a computer algorithm to determine what team wins each game. Why is virtual football so popular? Now that you understand what virtual football is, the next question to ask might be why is the pastime so popular? If regular football enjoys such a global following, what need is there for a simulated version of the sport? Well, virtual football carries a few advantages which sets it aside from your regular football, including the following: Non-stop games: Unlike regular football where fans have to wait until a fixture is scheduled before placing their bets, virtual football takes place continually. As soon as one game ends, another starts – 24 hours a day – so there’s always a market to bet on. Immediacy: It’s human nature to crave instant gratification, which is another reason why virtual football is so popular. Standard football games take 90 minutes and in some cases longer to complete, whereas a virtual football match is over within three minutes. Now that’s an immediacy worth writing home about. Familiarity: Also the familiarity with the user interface amongst users in some ways has contributed to the huge success of virtual football among its players. This familiarity among fans of the sport makes them instantly comfortable with the concept and enhances their enjoyment of the experience. It has to be said that virtual football betting is a fun and exciting alternative to real-life football betting. Although some of the ecstasy and the thrill may be lost, as the games do not feature real-life players, it should be noted that virtual football and other virtual games are still incredibly compelling due to the high-quality graphics and sound effects featured for added realism. Apart from the above-stated advantages virtual football carries, many punters have turned toward virtual football betting due to a few reasons which we will be highlighting in this piece. It’s Easily Adaptive Features/Uniqueness: It has to be reiterated especially for newbies that virtual football is not based on any real-life football, and that no prior knowledge of football is required to enjoy betting on events here. Just the same way you don’t need to know anything about the subject matter of a slot game before you can play, one doesn’t need to be a football expert to play virtual football. League Diversity/Availability: Another reason punters are drawn to virtual football is the diversity of leagues available at their fingertips... https://newsroundtheclock.com/virtual-football-why-more-nigerians-are-in-love-with-it/
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| Celebrities › DJ Cuppy, Nigerian Entertainer Reveals How Her Disc Jockey Career Is Affecting H by Azeemokoya(op): 5:05pm On Apr 18, 2022 |
Renowned Nigerian entertainer, DJ Cuppy real name Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola has revealed on her Instagram stories that her career as a disc jockey is affecting her academics. The billionaire heiress and entertainer made this revelation on her Instagram platform during the early hours of today, Monday, April 18. DJ Cuppy is currently studying African Studies at the University of Oxford. Cuppy gained admission to the prestigious University of Oxford in 2021. In her Instagram post, the billionaire heiress said she has forgotten about her studies because of the several gigs she has been getting lately. “I can’t even lie…Since I started djing again and taking on projects and bookings I have genuinely forgotten that I am indeed still a full-time student as Oxford university and have a whole research thesis due this summer,” she wrote. According to Cuppy, she has to remind her team about the importance of her studies. “I have to keep reminding myself and my team that music cannot get in the way of school. Damn.” https://newsroundtheclock.com/dj-cuppy-nigerian-entertainer-reveals-how-her-disc-jockey-career-is-affecting-her-academics/
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| Politics › ‘buhari Negotiates With Terrorists’ by Azeemokoya(op): 4:30pm On Apr 18, 2022 |
Sheikh Nuru Khalid, the former Chief Imam of Apo Legislative Quarters Mosque, has criticised President Muhammadu Buhari. On Sunday, April 17, the digital Imam remarked during a meeting wit activist Omoyele Sowore that the same administration of Buhari that negotiates with bandits and terrorists is now afraid of citizens speaking out, particularly those who seek their rights. He believes that Nigerians should be allowed to talk freely without fear of harassment or intimidation, or else they will become slaves. He stated, “I have conditions for reconciliation, one of them is I won’t withdraw any word that I’ve spoken and the second condition is that no one will caution me on any issue. “If it is against the will of the government, they have security operations, let them arrest me. If it is against the tenets of Islam, summon the FCT Committee of Imam to call me and ask. I am feeling as if I gained my freedom, I can speak out freely, I don’t mind anybody who feels good or bad. “My mission is not to convert people to Islam but create awareness in the minds of Nigerians that we are not slaves; our mothers gave birth to us as free people, we are free people, that freedom is very vital. “If we can maintain that freedom, we can speak out against bad governance but if we are afraid of them, we are now slaves. Somebody will just take one person and negotiate price. “That’s what is happening in Nigeria today, they’re kidnapping citizens, selling them out. Look at someone that can bear to negotiate with criminals, now he’s afraid to listen to citizens. There’s a problem.” After preaching against the administration of President Buhari and its management of insecurity in the country, Khalid was suspended as Chief Imam of Apo Mosque by the mosque’s steering committee. After a recent terrorist attack on an Abuja-Kaduna train, the cleric chastised Buhari for not visiting Kaduna. https://newsroundtheclock.com/buhari-negotiates-with-terrorists/
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| Crime › Clout Chasing: The Woman Who Cried Wolf On Twitter by Azeemokoya(op): 10:59pm On Apr 17, 2022 |
In recent times, clout chasing has become the primary characteristics of social media users who are seeking validation and relevance. Clout chasing communicates the neediness to be talked about without necessarily creating anything valuable; the aim and objective of throwing stunts on social media is to make oneself noticeable. Who was the clout chaser who cried wolf? On Thursday, April 14, a Young Nigerian lady identified as Omotoyosi Adesegun got herself into trouble after she shared a post pertaining to alleged rape, molestation and kidnapping. She wrote: “I’m being kidnapped, guys. I’m being raped. Number 78, Obayan Street, Pako, Akoka, Lagos.” The sensitive post quickly gained traction as Social media good Samaritans informed the police about the alleged assault. Albeit, it was later discovered to be mere clout chasing. The young lady, Omotoyosi later mentioned in a video that she only made the announcement for ‘clout chasing’. “I tweeted earlier that I was kidnapped and r*ped. It’s false. I’m so sorry for this. Please stop calling and threatening the numbers,” she stated. Toyosi have since received backlash from Nigerians for making false claims on social media. Afterwards, another user of the social media platform, @Truthfully83 revealed that the young woman has been arrested by the police for public disturbance. “Toyosi the alarmist, who twitted today that she is being kidnapped and raped, has been arrested by the Lagos State police command. “She will be arraigned before a Lagos court for disturbing public peace,” the user revealed. What is the lesson here? It’s quintessential for people to be careful with what they air on Social media, could come back to haunt them. Omotoyosi’s controversial tweet is coming at a sensitive time in the history of Nigeria. She published a tweet pertaining to sexual assault within days after a popular Nigerian recording artiste, Osinachi Nwachukwu was reportedly violated by her husband... https://newsroundtheclock.com/clout-chasing-the-woman-who-cried-wolf-on-twitter/
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| Celebrities › Mella, ex-wife of singer JJC Skillz accuses him of molesting son by Azeemokoya(op): 11:42am On Apr 16, 2022 |
Mella, the former wife of Nigerian recording artiste and entertainment polymath, JJC Skillz real name Abdul Bello has accused him of physically assaulting his son, Benito Buhari Bello. Taking to her Instagram platform on Friday, April 15, Mella accused the JJC Skillz of inflicting grievous bodily harm on their son after the young man went online to make some unfavorable claims about his current wife, Nollywood actress Funke Akindele. “While you parade yourself on social media pretending with fake piety to be the main character in an aspirational story; the son that you assaulted and inflicted grievous bodily harm upon is still recovering from his physical injuries and mental trauma... https://newsroundtheclock.com/mella-ex-wife-of-singer-jjc-skillz-accuses-him-of-molesting-son/
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| Crime › 5 Observations On Domestic Violence by Azeemokoya(op): 11:28am On Apr 16, 2022 |
The passing of popular gospel singer, Osinachi Nwachukwu, has caused uproar on social media and offline. Aside from dying in her prime, many people were devastated after hearing that the “Ekwueme” crooner was a victim of domestic violence. Let’s take a look at some reasons people stay in abusive relationships and marriages, and solutions to this menace. Financial insecurity Some people stay in abusive relationships and marriages because of financial and emotional insecurity. An individual that is dependent on another for financial provisions will likely not leave his or her partner. In this situation, the solution is to be in charge of your life emotionally and financially. Do not allow your worth to be dictated by your partner. Children For some partners, it is the children in the marriage that keeps them there. These people do not want the children to feel the effect of their parents’ separation. Hence, they endure abuse. You have to stay alive and healthy to be there for your children. If it is your wish for a settlement, do it from afar. The society The society has made many people stay in abusive marriages over the years. “What will people say” is one statement that has halted dreams and reduced the voices of many people. The society does not need to dictate to you how you should live your life, especially when it is a life threatening situation. Be intentional about what you want. The society will be alright in the end... https://newsroundtheclock.com/5-observations-on-domestic-violence/
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| Travel › UK Signs Multimillion Pound Deal Sending Asylum Seekers To Rwanda by Azeemokoya(op): 5:11pm On Apr 15, 2022 |
The United Kingdom parliament has reached an agreement to sign a deal that would send asylum seekers who cross the English Channel in small boats, to Rwanda while their claims are processed in the UK. The move which was proposed two weeks ago by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, was put on hold as the parliament could not come to an agreement on how the deal would be handled. But after a lot of deliberations, the agreement which will be worth millions of dollars to the African country, which was announced on Thursday and will target people trying to reach England in small boats and claim asylum. Home Secretary Priti Patel will sign the 120 million pound ($158m) agreement for a “migration and economic development partnership” in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. According to Patel, the cost would be funded by UK taxpayers. As part of the deal, crossing the English Channel in small boats will be made a crime, and those who are allowed to stay will have to live in strictly-controlled camp-like environments while their cases are considered. Last year alone, more than 28,000 people crossed from Europe to the UK, many in small dinghies, with many losing their lives after their boats sank. https://newsroundtheclock.com/uk-signs-deal-multimillion-pound-sending-asylum-seekers-to-rwanda/ 1 Like
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| Politics › 11,536 Nigerian Schools Shut In Two Years Under Buhari – UNICEF by Azeemokoya(op): 10:16pm On Apr 14, 2022 |
The United Nations Children’s agency, UNICEF, says that a total of 11,536 schools in Nigeria have been shut down in two years under President Muhammadu Buhari due to the activities of bandits and terrorists, especially in the northern region. The agency made the disclosure on Thursday while commemorating the 8th anniversary of the abduction of 276 students at Government Girls’ Secondary School, Chibok, in Borno State, It called on the Federal Government to make schools safe for Nigerian children as well as providing a secure learning environment for every child in Nigeria, especially for girls, so as to increase girls’ enrolment, retention, and completion of education. In a statement to mark the Chibok abduction, UNICEF Representative in Nigeria, Peter Hawkins, urged the government to do everything possible to return out of school children back to schools by creating safe environments that are conducive for learning. “Today marks eight years since the first known attack on a learning institution in Nigeria on 14 April 2014, in which 276 students at Government Girls Secondary School Chibok in north-east Nigeria were abducted by a non-state armed group,” Hawkins said. “Since then, a spate of attacks on schools and abductions of students – sometimes resulting in their deaths – has become recurrent in the last two years, especially in the north-west and north-central regions of Nigeria. “Unsafe schools, occasioned by attacks on schools and abduction of students, are reprehensible, a brutal violation of the rights of the victims to education, and totally unacceptable. “Their occurrences cut short the futures and dreams of the affected students and the invisible harm school attacks inflict on the victims’ mental health is incalculable and irredeemable. “Girls have particularly been targeted, exacerbating the figures of out-of-school children in Nigeria, 60 percent of whom are girls. “It is a trajectory which must be halted, and every hand in Nigeria must be on deck to ensure that learning in Nigeria is not a dangerous enterprise for any child, particularly for girls. “In Nigeria, a total of 11,536 schools were closed since December 2020 due to abductions and security issues. https://newsroundtheclock.com/11536-nigerian-schools-shut-in-two-years-under-buhari-unicef/
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| Politics › Matawalle Expresses Concern At Resurgence In Banditry Across Zamfara by Azeemokoya(op): 7:34am On Apr 14, 2022 |
Gov. Bello Matawalle expressed his displeasure on Wednesday, April 13, with the creeping reappearance of banditry and kidnapping in sections of Zamfara. Matawalle had noticed the steady return of bandits and kidnappers to the state, according to Malam Zailani Bappa, the governor’s Special Adviser on Public Enlightenment, Media, and Communications, who stated in Gusau. “Strong facts indicate that the recurrence of banditry in the state is aided and abetted mostly by powerful indigenes. “Some of these people are strong personalities who the people respect. “There are also, among the generality of the people who receive paltry sums of money to serve as informants to bandits,’’ Bappa quoted Matawalle as saying. He added that it was based on suspicion that the governor directed those taking political appointments to swear by the Holy Quran while taking oath office. “That is why sometimes back, I swore with the Holy Quran and asked all those in my administration to do the same, distancing ourselves from acts of banditry. “I also called on all opinion and political leaders in the state to do the same and they did,’’ the governor was quoted to have also said... https://newsroundtheclock.com/matawalle-expresses-concern-at-resurgence-in-banditry-across-zamfara/
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| Politics › MC Oluomo Allays Fears Over Garages, Parks’ Takeover by Azeemokoya(op): 7:23pm On Apr 13, 2022 |
On Tuesday, April 12, the Chairman of the newly formed Parks Management Committee, PMC, Mr. Musiliu Akinsanya, well known as MC Oluomo, told Lagosians that the process of taking over parks and garages in the state was proceeding smoothly. He, on the other hand, refuted claims that three people were killed on Monday in a battle in Lagos’ Fagba neighbourhood between his members and those of the suspended National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, over an alleged forced takeover of the garage. In a press conference, Oluomo‘s spokesman, Jimoh Buhari, said that his boss just travelled to see a traditional ruler in the Fagba part of the state on Monday, and that no clashes or deaths occurred. He admitted that only a tricycle windscreen was smashed. Buhari said: “There is nothing like a forceful take over of garages. No crisis broke out in Fabga when MC Oluomo went to visit a monarch in that area. Besides, Fagba is controlled by our people. How would we attack our own people? “There is also nothing like using guns to take over garages, all we need to do is to write letters informing the operators of our intention. Besides, before now, 95 percent of former NURTW executives in Lagos State, were for MC Oluomo, only a few of them were not. “However, everybody is welcome in this new process. So, there is no cause for alarm. The area people are anticipating tension is only the Meiran axis. People are just exaggerating.” https://newsroundtheclock.com/mc-oluomo-allays-fears-over-garages-parks-takeover/
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| Politics › Adamu: APC Chairman Resigns Position As Nasarawa Senator by Azeemokoya(op): 5:49am On Apr 13, 2022 |
Sen. Abdullahi Adamu (APC- Nasarawa) formally resigned from the Senate on Tuesday, April 12, to focus on his duties as the All Progressives Congress’s National Chairman. This was stated in a letter addressed to Senate President Ahmad Lawan, which was read in plenary at the National Assembly Chambers in Abuja. Adamu stated that he was stepping down since he was elected as the APC’s National Chairman. “Letter of Resignation from the 9th Senate. “And with utmost respect and appreciation, I inform you that consequent upon my victory as National Chairman at the just concluded convention of our great party, the APC, on March 26, I hereby formally resign as a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria representing Nasarawa West Senatorial District with effect from April 1. “I feel a sense of duty and obligation to convey through this letter, my appreciation for the cooperation and guidance I received from you as Chairman of the National Assembly throughout my official and private association with you. “As I leave the Senate, I cannot easily forget the change and style of leadership that you brought since becoming the Senate President of the 9th Senate,” he said. Adamu added: “Your ability to forge the deep-rooted, bi-partisan approach on all issues over which you chaired deliberations, speaks volumes of your chemistry as a leader... https://newsroundtheclock.com/adamu-apc-chairman-resigns-position-as-nasarawa-senator/ 1 Like
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| Education › ASUU, FG To End Strike Action by Azeemokoya(op): 11:12am On Apr 12, 2022 |
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to renegotiating the terms and conditions of employment for all employees represented by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) across the country.https://newsroundtheclock.com/ASUU-fg-to-end-strike-action/ 1 Like
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| Politics › Bola Tinubu Seeks Support Of APC Governors Over 2023 Presidential Ambition by Azeemokoya(op): 11:04am On Apr 12, 2022 |
Sen. Bola Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos State and a presidential candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC), called on the party’s governors to work together on Monday, April 11. The call by Bola Tinubu is aimed at realising his presidential ambitions in 2023. Tinubu made the statement while meeting with several APC governors at the Kebbi Government Lodge in Abuja under the auspices of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF). “My mission here is to seek collaboration, support and encouragement of my party, the APC, over my ambition to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari at the expiration of his tenure,’’ he said. On the 2023 presidential declaration by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, who is regarded as Tinubu’s political godson, the former Lagos State governor said he did not have a son grown up enough to make such a declaration. “I don’t have any son grown up enough to make such declaration,’’ Tinubu quipped. He acknowledged the role the governors played at the party’s March 26, national convention, saying that they helped to ensure a peaceful enthronement of an acceptable leadership for the party. Speaking at the event, Gov. Abubakar Bagudu, Chairman of the PGF, said the forum appreciated Tinubu and his message and would discuss it at its meeting. “Tinubu met members of the PGF where he stated what he had made public already — his intention to seek for the Office of the President come 2023 “He briefed us on his reasons, his thinking, and his message. We appreciated him, his message and will definitely discuss it at one of our forum meetings,’’ Bagudu said. He added that all the governors in attendance graciously listened to Tinubu... https://newsroundtheclock.com/bola-tinubu-seeks-support-of-apc-governors-over-2023-presidential-ambition/
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| Celebrities › Queen Naomi, Ooni Of Ife’s Estranged Wife Speaks Against Domestic Violence by Azeemokoya(op): 5:34pm On Apr 11, 2022 |
Queen Naomi Silekunola Ogunwusi has taken to the social media platform, Instagram to speak against domestic violence. Queen Naomi, the estranged wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has admonished women to walk away from abusive relationships. In a post she shared on her Instagram page on Monday afternoon, the prophetess mourned gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu, Olori Ogunwusi pointed out that it is ideal for women to end an abusive relationship and walk away from a toxic home. The Queen in her lengthy thread stated that most women should never expect their abusive partners to change simply because they are pleading for it. Queen Naomi further reprimanded women who are still stuck in abusive relationships because they are hoping that their partners would come to love and respect them and stop manipulating them mentally, emotionally, and physically. Queen Naomi’s opening statement on Instagram reads: “Woman, thou art loosed! (Luke 13:12) You have a right to say no. It is your right to be tired.” She went on to state that women have the right to air their grievances and seek help whenever they are in an abusive relationship. Speaking further, the Queen stated that women who keep mute will ‘end up in the grave’. She continued: “You can put your hands in the air, Cry for help if you have to; Say no even if the world can’t reason with you. Because in the grave they still will not. Don’t wait until death comes, In anticipation of a pity party... https://newsroundtheclock.com/queen-naomi-ooni-of-ifes-estranged-wife-speaks-against-domestic-violence/ 1 Like
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| Celebrities › Mr Eazi Proposes To His Longtime Girlfriend, Temi Otedola by Azeemokoya(op): 11:04pm On Apr 10, 2022 |
Nigerian recording artiste, Mr Eazi real name Oluwatosin Ajibade has proposed to his longtime partner and billionaire heiress, Temi Otedola. Mr Eazi asked for Otedola’s hand in marriage in a video that went viral on Sunday, April 10. In the video which has since gone viral, Mr Eazi is spotted on one knee proposing to the billionaire heiress. Mr Eazi and Temi have had one of the most beautiful and interesting relationships in the entertainment space. It would be recalled that in 2018, the music star recounted how he met the billionaire heiress. https://newsroundtheclock.com/mr-eazi-proposes-to-his-longtime-girlfriend-temi-otedola/
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| Crime › Nigeria Overtakees Iraq As Country With Highest Number Of IS Attacks – Report by Azeemokoya(op): 1:58pm On Apr 10, 2022 |
A report by a data processing agency on terrorism, Jihad Analytics, has revealed that Nigeria is now the country with the highest number of attacks by the Islamic State (IS), overtaking the likes of Iraq, Syria and other war-torn middle east countries. According to the consultancy company which processes data on global and cyber jihad, “half of the attacks claimed by IS since the beginning of 2022 were in Africa, while the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP), an affiliate of IS, is now more active in Nigeria.” The Jihad Analytics data also showed that while Nigeria has recorded a total of 162 IS operations since January 2022, Iraq has recorded only 120. “Since the beginning of the year, the Islamic State has conducted half of its attacks in Africa. “For the first time in the history of the jihadi group, Iraq is no longer the country where IS claims the highest number of operations: the group ISWAP is now more active in Nigeria,” the company said in the report. https://newsroundtheclock.com/nigeria-overtakees-iraq-as-country-with-highest-number-of-is-attacks-report/
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| Politics › Amaechi Formally Joins 2023 Presidential Race by Azeemokoya(op): 1:38pm On Apr 10, 2022 |
Mr Rotimi Amaechi, the Federal Minister of Transportation, announced his intention to run for President of Nigeria on the platform of the All Progressives Congress on Saturday, April 9. Amaechi made the announcement at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt, which was hosted by the Rivers branch of the APC. He indicated that his desire to run for President was motivated by a moral obligation stemming from his years of public service. “I stand before you today to declare my intention and submit my application to serve as your next President. “I did not come to this decision lightly. I have served our nation for the last seven years as Minister of Transportation. “For eight years before that, I served as Governor of Rivers. In the preceding eight years before that, I was Speaker of the Rivers House of Assembly,” he stated. According to Amaechi, his 23 years of service have given him not only extensive expertise in government and public service, but also sympathy for our country’s regular folks. “After more than two decades in the public arena, I had wanted to go on holiday and spend more time with my family before charting a new course outside politics. “But at 56 and a member of the generation born after independence who has seen the good, the bad and the ugly of Nigeria “I am compelled by the urgency of our present challenges to place my experience and proven capacity at the service of the nation at the highest level,” he added. The minister said that those who knew him could testify that he had always been a straight talker. https://newsroundtheclock.com/amaechi-formally-joins-2023-presidential-race/
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| Politics › Southern PDP Govs Insist On Zoning Party’s Presidential Ticket by Azeemokoya(op): 8:01pm On Apr 09, 2022 |
The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following the decision of the party’s zoning committee to throw open its 2023 presidential ticket, took a different twist as Southern governors on the party’s platform have insisted that the ticket must be zoned to the South. The governors who made their stance known after a meeting at the Akwa Ibom Governor’s lodge in Asokoro, Abuja, on Friday, said it was only fair and equitable for the party to zone its 2023 presidential ticket to the South. The governors who were part of the meeting included Nyesom Wike (Rivers), Udom Emmanuel (Akwa Ibom), Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Douye Diri (Bayelsa) and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu). Addressing newsmen at the end of the meeting, Abia State Governor, Ikpeazu, who is the Vice Chairman of PDP Governors’ Forum, said those against zoning have not actually told anyone, “why zoning will not give us victory. “We feel that the best thing to do is zone the presidency to the South, and we stand on that position.” “Our position is that first, we are committed to the unity of our party and we have worked hard to make sure that this party remains a strong and viable vehicle to ‘rescue’ Nigeria come 2023. “Be that as it may, we want to draw attention to the fact that we have agreed as Southern Governors in Lagos and also in Delta that this party has to respect the zoning principle as enshrined in our Constitution. “And to that effect, we feel that the best thing to do is zone the presidency to the South, and we stand on that position,” Ikpeazu said. https://newsroundtheclock.com/southern-pdp-governors-insists-on-zoning/
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| Christianity Etc › Adeboye Apologises For Calling Redeemed Pastors ‘goats’ by Azeemokoya(op): 2:40pm On Apr 08, 2022 |
Leke Adeboye, the son of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) General Overseer Enoch Adeboye, has apologised for referring to some of the church’s pastors as “goats.” Despite his father’s sermon, the Senior Personal Assistant to the General Overseer blasted pastors who preached on the day after the church’s thanksgiving ceremony last Sunday. In a separate Instagram post on Thursday, Pastor Leke clarified that the remark was not meant as an insult to the pastors. ”I wish to use this medium to tender my unreserved apologies for the statement made from my social media handle about some of our esteemed Pastors,” he said. “The disciplinary measure taken by the Mission is well received and this period will be used to reflect and introspect. “I wish to crave your indulgence to please forgive my extreme statement which I wish to emphasize was absolutely not intended to insult or malign. “I also wish to apologise profusely to the entire leadership and Pastors of our beloved church who might have been hurt by this statement.” Meanwhile, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has rued oil theft in the country, warning that Nigeria might go bankrupt if the trend is not checked. ‘Daddy Adeboye,’ as he is fondly called, said this in a sermon to his congregation during a thanksgiving service on Sunday. “Who is stealing the oil? Where is the money going? What do they want to do with the money? Who are the foreign nations buying this stolen oil? How many of these nations of the world are your friends?” he asked. He also raised concerns over the country’s economic future, warning that Nigeria’s debt to service revenue ratio might pose danger for decades. https://newsroundtheclock.com/adeboye-apologises-for-calling-redeemed-pastors-goats/
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| Politics › Buhari Allocates Houses To 22 Members Of Super Eagles 1994 Squad by Azeemokoya(op): 8:08am On Apr 08, 2022 |
President Muhammadu Buhari approved the granting of housing units in the National Housing Estate around the country to 22 members of the 1994 African Cup of Nations champion Super Eagles.https://newsroundtheclock.com/buhari-allocates-houses-to-22-members-of-super-eagles-94-squad/ 7 Likes
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| Politics › 5 Facts Of An Uncaring Government by Azeemokoya(op): 7:54am On Apr 08, 2022 |
Abraham Lincoln defined democracy as a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. Nigeria transcended from military regime into the democratic system of government in 1999. However, the government has since placed more attention on itself than on the people. Hence, thrashing Lincoln’s definition of democracy. Let’s take a look at five instances the Nigerian government has failed to address the issues bedeviling this nation. Reopening of Lekki Tollgate Police brutality is a challenge the people face regularly. In order to fight this menace, the people protested and demanded for a right to live freely without fear. However, the infamous #EndSARS protest of October 2020 led to the killing of protesters by Nigerian soldiers at the Lekki Tollgate, Lagos. This act caused more mayhem in the state as properties were destroyed and some lives, lost. It’s been over a year since the incident happened and the government has not addressed some of the issues the people protested against. However, they are clamoring for the reopening of the Lekki Tollgate which the people have vehemently condemned. Human rights activist, Aisha Yesufu said, “They are reopening this tollgate that has such a painful memory when justice has not been fully given to the victims. The message they are passing is that they have no regard for the lives of Nigerian citizens.” The decision of the government to reopen the tollgate is a slap on the faces of the people who protested for good governance, accountability, and fairness. Bandits have taken over strategic areas in the country; soldiers are being killed on a norm; and civilians are losing their freedom to terrorists. Sadly, all the government cares about is to gag those who dare to speak up. Sheikh Khalid said he was not given a fair hearing. He added, “When I asked former president Goodluck Jonathan to resign, the sky did not fall. If it’s a sin to ask for a secure Nigeria, I’m ready for hell.” Increase in price of commodities In recent times, the price of commodities has skyrocketed. The populace is going through difficult times to meet their basic needs. Although the people voted for “change” in 2015, they were not informed that it was retrogressive change that they would experience. The uncaring attitude of the government has increased the rate of poverty in the country. Shying away from its responsibilities has only proven that the government has never placed the people as a priority... https://newsroundtheclock.com/5-facts-of-an-uncaring-government/
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| Politics › Fayose Vows Not To Step Down For Atiku, Others In Race For 2023 PDP Ticket by Azeemokoya(op): 7:27am On Apr 08, 2022 |
Ayodele Fayose, the former Governor of Ekiti State and a presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has stated that he will not step down for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Senate President Bukola Saraki, or any other consensus presidential candidate agreed upon by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). On Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ show on Wednesday, Fayose claimed that the concept of consensus is undemocratic. He added that both Atiku and Saraki were All Progressives Congress (APC) runaway politicians who returned to the PDP when things became tough in the APC. Fayose chastised Atiku and Saraki for pursuing the PDP’s single presidential ticket in 2023 after switching from one party to the other. According to the former governor, the APC would not have won the presidential election if Atiku and Saraki had stayed in the PDP in 2015 and supported former President Goodluck Jonathan despite his inadequacies. Saraki and Atiku returned to the PDP merely because they did not succeed in the APC, and he wondered if they would have returned if they had been Presidents while in the APC. https://newsroundtheclock.com/fayose-vows-not-to-step-down-for-atiku-others-in-race-for-2023-pdp-ticket/
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| Politics › Soludo Appoints Odinkalu, Bianca For Justice, Peace Committee To Quell Agitation by Azeemokoya(op): 6:37am On Apr 07, 2022 |
Anambra Governor Charles Soludo has formed a 15-man Truth, Justice, and Peace Committee to address the state’s escalating incidences of agitation, insecurity, and other concerns. Other renowned sons and daughters from the five South-Eastern states of Abia, Imo, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Anambra make up the committee, which is chaired by Prof. Chidi Odinkalu and secretary by Mrs Bianca Ojukwu. Prof. Solo Chukwulobelu, the state government’s Secretary, made the announcement in Awka on Wednesday, April 6, in a statement signed and made accessible to press. The statement stated that it will take six months from the time of the inauguration to the conclusion of the mission. The committee’s mission and terms of reference, according to Chukwulobelu, include seeking a restorative justice method for truth telling or true facts, and for the healing of victims of abuse. According to him, the committee’s mission is to pinpoint the root causes of agitations, unrest, violence, and armed conflict in the South East since 1999. “Document victims and circumstances of death, brutality and incarceration. “Identify stakeholders and groups who have played critical roles in the agitations and conflicts, their roles, capabilities and demands,” he stated. He further added that the committee would address any other issues that may be germane to unravelling the extent of the crisis and charting the roadmap for the future. “Make recommendations for sustainable peace and security in Anambra state and South-East,” the SSG stated. https://newsroundtheclock.com/soludo-appoints-odinkalu-bianca-for-justice-peace-committee-to-quell-agitations/
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| Celebrities › Sonnie Badu, Ghanaian Artiste Predicts Budding Rapper Black Sherif To Win The Gr by Azeemokoya(op): 5:30pm On Apr 06, 2022 |
Ghanaian gospel musician, Sonnie Badu has predicted that budding rapper Black Sherif can win the Grammy award very soon. “Hopefully you can win a Grammy for Ghana music sometime in the future,” Sonnie Badu wrote on his Instagram page. The 20-year-old Ghanaian youngster, Black Sherif has been making headlines in recent weeks since his song, ‘Kwaku the traveler’ became an instant hit across Nigerian radio airwaves. In a post on Instagram, the renowned gospel artiste, Badu hailed the sensational singer and rapper for breaking into the Nigerian music scene. From his experience, such a feat is very difficult. “Breaking through the borders of Nigeria with music is not a joke. I’ve been here over 10 years and Nigeria is home for me when it comes to music.” https://newsroundtheclock.com/sonnie-badu-ghanaian-artiste-predicts-budding-rapper-black-sherif-to-win-the-grammys-soon/
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| Politics › Okowa Seeks Greater Synergy In Redressing Societal Challenges by Azeemokoya(op): 10:57am On Apr 06, 2022 |
Delta Governor Ifeanyi Okowa called for a united effort to address the nation’s challenges on Tuesday, April 5. Okowa made the phone call while visiting former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta, Ogun. According to Mr Kehinde Akinyemi, Special Assistant to Obasanjo on Media, Okowa was in Abeokuta on a private visit to discuss Nigeria’s situation and some Delta-related issues with Obasanjo. According to the statement, Okowa urged the federal government to draw on the wealth of experience of past and present Nigerian leaders to solve the country’s problems. “The insecurity and the economic challenges have the capacity to destroy our nation and that is not in our best interest as a country. “It is time that Nigeria’s past and present leaders, with other critical stakeholders, came together to discuss our challenges and proffer solutions. “We need the collective efforts of all at this period. As it stands today, the APC-led government cannot deal with the challenges alone. “We need far-reaching consultations, not only with those in government, but also with those outside government, particularly those who had been part of running this country,” Okowa said. Okowa said it was more important to seek solutions to the country’s challenges than nursing presidential ambition. “As at today, I have not made up my mind whether to contest for the presidential election. The important thing is not about myself. https://newsroundtheclock.com/okowa-seeks-greater-synergy-in-redressing-societal-challenges/
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| Celebrities › ‘why I Hide My Children's Face’ – Funke Akindele Bello by Azeemokoya(op): 1:31pm On Apr 05, 2022 |
Nollywood superstar, Funke Akindele Bello, has explained the reasons why she hides the faces of her children. The Nollywood actress made this known during a recent chat with blogger, Jide Okonjo. “Don’t you see my home? my husband? Don’t you see the back of my children? How is that one private? The children’s face is that what you are trying to say? No,” she said. “When they are old enough, they should show their faces if they want to. But for now, I don’t want them to show their faces. I want them to have their lives and enjoy it.” According to the actress she is already in the spotlight and wouldn’t want that for her kids. “Their dad and I are already in the public eye. They are children, don’t forget. They are vulnerable so you have to just keep them away, keep them safe,” she added. https://newsroundtheclock.com/why-i-hide-my-children-faces-funke-akindele-bello/
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| Sports › What Next For Nigeria After Missing Qatar 2022 World Cup? by Azeemokoya(op): 7:52am On Apr 05, 2022 |
Ghana’s national team, the Black Stars, missed the last World Cup in Russia but has bounced back after edging Nigeria to the ticket. Nigeria’s Super Eagles, on the other hand, failed to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 2006. The Super Eagles failed to pick a ticket, after drawing 1-1 with Ghana in Abuja, losing out on an away goal. FIFA World Cup is in every 4 years, four years is enough for Nigeria’s National team to buckle up and make the necessary moves in performing much better in the next World Cup in 2026 which will be jointly hosted by Canada, the United States, and Mexico. The Super Eagles have lost it this year to The Black Stars obviously and there is no reward for the competition stage they dropped from. Nigeria can pick up the pieces However, Super Eagles can pick up their pieces and work on how to make it a whole in the next World Cup as the team have lost the legacy and prestige including the prize attached to the competition this year. All the 32 countries that qualified for the 2022 World Cup, will receive $1.5m each to prepare for the tournament. The eventual winner of the trophy will take home $42m, while the runners-up and third-place teams pocket $30m and $27m respectively. The fourth-place nations will go home with $25m, fifth to eighth places will receive $17m, while $13m will go to ninth to the 16th placed teams. Interestingly, the 17th to 32nd placed countries will not go empty-handed as they will get $9m. Nigeria, who have missed out on a seventh World cup appearance, will not be part of this largesse. Ghana is back in the World Cup after three consecutive appearances in 2006, 2010 and 2014. All Nigeria needs to do is to send a strong message starting from their next set of games. The Super Eagles must as unite price to the continent and the world that it is no longer business as usual on the field of play. The workload on the new Super Eagles coach Moreover, the incoming coach after Austin Eguavoen’s sack has a lot on his hands. The sack of Gernot Rohr had been expected due to the ongoing wrangling. But the German would have done the business as he had never failed to qualify Nigeria for a single tournament since the beginning of his tenure,. This would be a discussion for another day. The incoming coach will have to get the right formation and the right set of starting eleven to get us going. No doubt, Nigeria has talent all-round the field while some are still looking for a chance on the national team. https://newsroundtheclock.com/what-next-for-nigeria-after-missing-qatar-2022-world-cup/
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| Politics › CBN Urges Nigerians To Shun Activities With Unlicensed Financial Operators by Azeemokoya(op): 7:40am On Apr 05, 2022 |
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has advised Nigerians to avoid dealing with unlicensed or illegal financial operators in the country through its Financial Services Regulation Coordinating Committee (FSRCC).https://newsroundtheclock.com/cbn-urges-nigerians-to-shun-activities-with-unlicensed-financial-operators/ 2 Likes
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| Politics › Buhari Directs Telcos To Bar Calls On Unlinked Lines In NIN-SIM Policy by Azeemokoya(op): 4:40pm On Apr 04, 2022 |
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the implementation of NIN-SIM Policy and directed Telephone companies (Telcos) to bar all outgoing calls on unlinked cell phone lines from April 4. Dr Ikechukwu Adinde, Director, Public Affairs, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), and Mr Kayode Adegoke, Head, Corporate Communications, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) said this in a joint statement on Monday, April 4, in Abuja. The statement said that Buhari also commended Nigerians and legal residents for their support during the exercise to link the National Identification Number (NIN) to the Subscriber Identification Module (SIM). The spokespersons said the government had determined that the NIN-SIM Policy implementation could proceed as machineries were already put in place to ensure compliance by citizens and legal residents. They advised affected individuals to register for their NINs at designated centres and thereafter link the NINs to their SIMs through the channels provided by NIMC and the Telcos, including the NIMC mobile App. “The implementation impacts on government’s strategic planning, particularly in the areas of security and socio-economic projections. “The government has directed all Telcos to strictly enforce the Policy on all existing and new SIMs issued in Nigeria. “Outgoing calls will subsequently be barred for telephone lines that have not complied with the NIN-SIM linkage Policy from the 4th of April, 2022. “Subscribers of such lines are hereby advised to link their SIMs to their NINs before the Telcos can lift the restriction on their lines,” they said. They said that as of date, over 125 million SIMs have their NINs submitted for immediate linkage, verification and authentication, adding that NIMC had issued over 78 million unique NINs till date. https://newsroundtheclock.com/buhari-directs-telcos-to-bar-calls-on-unlinked-lines-in-nin-sim-policy/
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