Welcome, Guest: Register On Nairaland / LOGIN! / Trending / Recent / NewStats: 3,152,468 members, 7,816,100 topics. Date: Friday, 03 May 2024 at 04:47 AM |
Nairaland Forum / Babtech001's Profile / Babtech001's Posts
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (of 6 pages)
Politics / Hoodlums Disperse Endsars Protesters In Alausa (video) by Babtech001: 11:23am On Oct 15, 2020 |
Hoodlums on Thursday dispersed Nigerian youths protesting against police brutality https://featured24.com/video-hoodlums-disperse-endsars-protesters-in-alausa/ Lalasticlala
|
Crime / #EndSARS Protesters Apprehend Hoodlums Behind Attack In Abuja (Video) by Babtech001: 4:15pm On Oct 14, 2020 |
Earlier Thread; https://www.nairaland.com/6181476/hoodlums-attack-endsars-protesters-abuja Nigerians protesting against police brutality on Wednesday apprehended armed thugs that launched attack on them in Abuja. https://featured24.com/video-endsars-protesters-apprehend-hoodlums-behind-attack-in-abuja/ 27 Likes 4 Shares
|
Celebrities / Alexx Ekubo Receives Range Rover Autobiography Gift From Friend (Photos, Video) by Babtech001: 2:52pm On Oct 13, 2020 |
Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo on Monday said his friend surprised him with a Range Rover Autobiography to celebrate his chieftaincy title, Igbere TV reports. The 34-year-old said in an Instagram post: “So I’ve been saving to get myself an Suv for a while, but as you all know ‘problem no dey finish’ especially ‘family problem’. https://www.instagram.com/p/CGO5Hbkjzak/?igshid=egagn7fqyauu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmfo__k8LZk Alexx also mentioned that it is better to give than to receive, urging everyone to be givers. Igbere TV reports that the charming actor recently got his mum a Toyota Venza. He was decorated as Ikuku of Amumara Town, Mbaise, Imo State on September 20. 23 Likes 4 Shares
|
Celebrities / Trey Songz Laments FG's Plan To Redeploy SARS Officers by Babtech001: 12:04pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
American singer Trey Songz has condemned plan by the Federal Government to redeploy officers of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). This is coming hours after the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu announced the dissolution of SARS and plan to redeploy officers of the controversial unit of the Nigeria Police Force. The singer who is undoubtedly doing a follow up on developments about the EndSARS protest made the lamentation in a tweet on Monday. “Reading this article looks as though they just gon re employ these same officers in different positions. BULLSHIT!!!,” he wrote. https://twitter.com/TreySongz/status/1315464523097145349?s=19 Although, some Nigerians are rejoicing to the disbandment, many are still left worried as to where the officers will be redeployed to and what their next assignments will be. The Anti-Robbery Squad was dissolved following sleepless nights of protests by youths across the country. The unit was accused with many evidence — of killing innocent Nigerians instead of protecting them. Born Tremaine Neverson, Trey Songz had joined others international celebrities to urge the Nigeria government to hear plea of the youths to dissolve SARS. https://featured24.com/trey-songz-laments-fgs-plan-to-redeploy-sars-officers/ 46 Likes 8 Shares
|
Politics / Re: Mr Macaroni Joins Late Night #EndSARS Protest, Addresses Obasa (Pix, Videos) by Babtech001: 5:00am On Oct 09, 2020 |
More
|
Politics / Mr Macaroni Joins Late Night #EndSARS Protest, Addresses Obasa (Pix, Videos) by Babtech001: 4:59am On Oct 09, 2020 |
Mr Macaroni Joins Late Night #EndSARS Protest In Lagos, Addresses Speaker Obasa (Photos, Video) Popular skit maker Mr Macaroni, on Thursday joined the protest against the controversial Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Lagos. The funnyman born Debo Adebayo appeared in a burgundy colour tracksuit and a sunglass as he marched with the protesters, Igbere TV reports. Mr Macaroni and the other youths spent hours at the gate leading into the Lagos Assembly complex, seeking to see Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu who they were told was as expected not in office at the time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7T34_R7AyQ Officials and other members of the parliament tried to persuade the angry youths to leave and return at dawn, but they held their grounds and insisted that they would not leave till the number one citizen in Lagos addresses them and assures them that they would work to ensure and end if brought to the ‘menace’ that SARS has become in the country. In a nearly two-minute video posted on Twitter, Mr Macaroni can be seen speaking on behalf of protesters, re-emphasising the stance of the protesters that they want SARS scrapped and not reformed. https://twitter.com/SavvyRinu/status/1314279596477550592?s=19 “If we say we want to see the one that we elected into office, it is not too much,” Mr Macaroni insisted while addressing an official of the Lagos legislature. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E36CP1gVOnM Igbere TV gathered that after a long while of waiting which tapered into the early hours of Thursday, the Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, finally arrived at the scene to address the protesting youths. Other celebrities who joined in the protest include Jaywon, DJ Spinall, Wurld among others. Olamide tweeted that he was out of the country else he would have joined the protest. https://igberetvnews.com/1367796/mr-macaroni-joins-late-night-endsars-protest-lagos-addresses-speaker-obasa-photos-video/ Lalasticlala 1 Like
|
Celebrities / Re: Why I Couldn’t Join Runtown, Falz, Others At #EndSARS Protest – MI Abaga by Babtech001: 4:36am On Oct 09, 2020 |
Lalasticlala |
Celebrities / Why I Couldn’t Join Runtown, Falz, Others At #EndSARS Protest – MI Abaga by Babtech001: 2:26pm On Oct 08, 2020 |
Rapper MI Abaga on Thursday explained why he was not able to join the #EndSARS protest with Runtown, Falz and other protesters, Igbere TV reports. Born Jude Abaga, MI via his Twitter page said, “Unfortunately I’m still not feeling well enough to be outside but I stand with @falzthebahdguy and @iRuntown.” https://twitter.com/MI_Abaga/status/1314142110375968773?s=20 Igbere TV reports that Falz and Runtown led a protest in Lagos from Lekki toll gate against the much-criticised Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). They marched from Lekki toll gate to Onikan and Appeal Court through the Nigerian Law School. Lalasticlala
|
Celebrities / Salawa Abeni Visits Oniru, Oba Gbolahan Lawal (Photo) by Babtech001: 11:12am On Oct 08, 2020 |
Waka singer Salawa Abeni on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to the new Oniru of Iruland Oba AbdulWasiu Lawal, Igbere TV reports. The 59-year-old ‘Beware Medley’ singer shared a picture of the Oniru and herself on her Instagram page saying, “A courtesy visit to the new Oniru. Oba Gbolahan Lawal.” https://www.instagram.com/p/CGCSMBZpAcv/?igshid=144zhosdajr00 Igbere TV reports that Oba Lawal ascended the Oniru throne nearly a year after the passing of Oba Idowu Oniru on September 19, 2019. In June, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu presented the staff of office to Oba Lawal as the 15th Oniru of Iruland. He was coronated on September 6. 3 Likes
|
Celebrities / Bimbo Afolayan And Her Husband, Okiki Celebrate 2nd Wedding Anniversary (Photos) by Babtech001: 2:02pm On Oct 07, 2020 |
Actress Bimbo Afolayan Gushes Over Husband, Okiki On 2nd Wedding Anniversary Nollywood actress Bimbo Afolayan has said she is glad she made the best decision ever by marrying Okiki Afolayan. Igbere TV reports that the mother of one said this on Tuesday via her Instagram page in celebration of her second-year wedding anniversary. “With all the uncertainties of life, I am glad I was able to make the best decision ever!” she wrote. https://www.instagram.com/p/CF_fE_IHsel/?igshid=1labc8ni89ijm Okiki, on his part, wrote: “Wow its 2yrs already! Happy anniversary to us Agbekemi! I love you.” https://www.instagram.com/p/CF_fB2ZFcsv/?igshid=uoaz6ol2kvup Bimbo got a Lexus jeep in August in celebration of her birthday from her husband. 5 Likes 2 Shares
|
Politics / My Marriage Ended, It Did Not Collapse — Ffk’s Estranged Wife, Precious (photos) by Babtech001: 1:47pm On Oct 07, 2020 |
The embattled wife of Femi Fani-Kayode has finally confirmed that her marriage to the former Minister of Aviation has ended, Igbere TV reports. This confirmation was made by the mother of four during an exchange with an Instagram follower after she shared photos with her sons. The exchange occurred when a follower commented under the photos she uploaded on her page. ‘These enablers are faceless, ur marriage is collapsing n yet these lonely, never better are encouraging you to join their miserable association. I pity you’, the follower commented. https://www.instagram.com/p/CGBGiOWlhU5/?igshid=902mjqvxbmbh Precious who also fired back at a follower who asked her to go back home and make her marriage work, saying she can have FFK. Lalasticlala
|
Celebrities / DJ Cuppy Jets To Dubai With Just Hand Luggage After Waking Up 'Stressed' (Pix) by Babtech001: 5:28pm On Oct 06, 2020 |
Celebrity disc jockey DJ Cuppy has flown to Dubai, UAE with only a hand luggage, Igbere TV reports. Born Ifeoluwa Otedola, Cuppy said on Tuesday in an Instagram post that she “woke up stressed again” and was on a “one-way ticket to Dubai with just hand luggage.” https://www.instagram.com/p/CGALMduJKMJ/?igshid=1ucxjqo5a6ite The 27-year-old took off from London Heathrow Airport. The second of the Otedola children had on Tuesday said on Twitter: “I have to shout out my label @wearePlatoon They LITERALLY let me do WHATEVER I want with my album! #OrginalCopy.” https://twitter.com/cuppymusic/status/1313433789310304257?s=19 5 Likes
|
Politics / You Are A Dumbkid — Lauretta Onochie Slams Wizkid For Tackling President Buhari by Babtech001: 3:04pm On Oct 06, 2020 |
Igbere TV reports that Lauretta Onochie social media aide of President Muhammadu Buhari has described the outburst of pop singer Wizkid on Sunday at the president as “crass ignorance, insensitivity and childishness”. Wizkid had in the heat of the outrage on Twitter against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) told Buhari to concentrate on ending indiscriminate killings by SARS. “Donald Trump is not your business! Old man! Police/Sarz still killing Nigerian youth on a daily! Do something! Nothing concern u for America! Face your country !!” he had written. https://twitter.com/wizkidayo/status/1312696279210786818?s=19 Responding on Tuesday, Mrs Onochie said the 30-year-old would learn some manners when he grows older. “It’s not disrespectful to call anyone old. It’s the way and manner Ayo Balogun addressed the President that leaves a sour taste in the mouth,” she said. https://twitter.com/Laurestar/status/1313459599324872705?s=19 Wizkid’s statement did not also sit well with musician Blackface a member of the defunct music group Plantashun Boiz, Igbere TV reports. “Why don’t you face your music small man? I understand why that is difficult because it doesn’t have any substance #ChildrenOfNowAdays,” Blackface had tweeted. https://twitter.com/Blackfacenaija/status/1312787855123664896?s=20 “No be every verified account the person name on top dey control So it is possible that that @wizkidayo account is being handled by an agent because I don’t believe Wizkid is that dumb to insult his father or his father’s mate.” https://twitter.com/Blackfacenaija/status/1312793107830919172?s=20 8 Likes 5 Shares
|
TV/Movies / BBNaija: Mercy Celebrates 1st Anniversary Of Winning Pepper Dem Edition by Babtech001: 2:02pm On Oct 06, 2020 |
BBNaija 2019 Winner, Mercy Celebrates One Year Anniversary Of Winning Pepper Dem Edition Big Brother Naija season 4 winner Mercy Eke on Tuesday celebrated one year anniversary on winning the reality TV show. The reality TV star shared a video on Twitter from the show’s finale back in 2019 and wrote: “On this day we changed the narrative. We told the female child ‘dare to win’ we created history and became a force we changed the game and levelled the playing field.” https://twitter.com/real_mercyeke/status/1313385452221726720?s=19 Igbere TV reports that the 27-year-old thanked her fans, Nigerians and Africans for their support towards her success. Mercy is the first woman to win the show since inception. She recently celebrated her 27th birthday by buying herself a Range Rover velar. 4 Likes 2 Shares
|
Celebrities / Blackface Criticises Wizkid, Asisat Oshoala Over "Insults" On President Buhari by Babtech001: 6:11am On Oct 05, 2020 |
Musician Blackface has taken a jibe at Wizkid for his comments directed at President Muhammadu Buhari in the heat of the campaign against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) on Sunday, Igbere TV reports. While responding to a message Buhari sent to US President Donald Trump over his ill health, Wizkid had tweeted: “Donald Trump is not your business! Old man! Police/Sarz still killing Nigerian youth on a daily! Do something! Nothing concern you for America! Face your country !!” https://twitter.com/wizkidayo/status/1312696279210786818?s=19 Displeased with the comments, Blackface a member of the defunct music group Plantashun Boiz said: “Why don’t you face your music small man? I understand why that is difficult because it doesn’t have any substance #ChildrenOfNowAdays https://twitter.com/Blackfacenaija/status/1312787855123664896?s=20 “No be every verified account the person name on top dey control So it is possible that that @wizkidayo account is being handled by an agent because I don’t believe Wizkid is that dumb to insult his father or his father’s mate (sic).” https://twitter.com/Blackfacenaija/status/1312793107830919172?s=20 Igbere TV reports that Blackface also chided Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala for supporting Wizkid in his comments. He said; “Instead of you to correct small pickin you dey speak oyibo people language lol smh Na who dey verify all these accounts” https://twitter.com/Blackfacenaija/status/1312785532523556867?s=19 Meanwhile, the Inspector General of Police Mohammed Adamu has banned SARS from routine patrols which includes stop-and-search. 12 Likes 5 Shares
|
Politics / Atiku, Sunday Dare, Saraki, Others Call For SARS Reform by Babtech001: 6:28am On Oct 04, 2020 |
Atiku, Sunday Dare, Saraki, Others Call For SARS Reform After Viral Shooting Video Minister of Youths and Sport Development Sunday Dare has joined voices condemning the recurring brutality of the Nigeria Police Force’s Special Anti-Robbery Squad after video of the shooting of a young man in front of a hotel in Ughelli, Delta State went viral on Saturday, Igbere TV reports. The video showed how there was confusion around Wetland Hotel in Ughelli where the policemen allegedly killed the victim and escaped with his vehicle – a white Lexus Sport Utility Vehicle. Global rights group Amnesty International, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Senate President Bukola Saraki have also condemned the act and called for the reform of SARS. Mr Dare said the Federal Government would look into the reports of harassment of Nigerians by SARS. Igbere TV reports that in a statement issued on Saturday by his special assistant John Joshua-Akanji, Dare said he had been monitoring reports of the attacks by SARS, adding that relevant government agencies will investigate the incidents. “The minister of youth and sports development, who has also been monitoring the reports of alleged SARS harassment and attacks, has called for immediate investigations that will unravel the truth,” he said. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, wrote; “The Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) unit of the Police was set up to confront violent crimes such as armed robbery, kidnapping and other related crimes. https://twitter.com/atiku/status/1312448448587653122?s=20 Former Senate President Bukola Saraki wrote; “The reports of the continued harassment, illegal arrest, detention and high handedness by rogue cells of the SARS Unit of Police against innocent Nigerians - most of them young people - in spite of efforts to reform the Police & raise standards of policing, are disheartening. https://twitter.com/bukolasaraki/status/1312472016847429633?s=20 3 Likes
|
Politics / Tinubu, El-rufai, Others Attend Wedding Of Atiku, Ribadu’s Children (photos) by Babtech001: 8:43pm On Oct 03, 2020 |
Political bigwigs such as the former Lagos State governor Bola Tinubu and Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai were among guests who on Saturday graced the wedding fatiha of the children of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Nuhu Ribadu, Igbere TV reports. Atiku’s son Aliyu Abubakar Atiku married Ribadu’s daughter Fatima Ribadu in Abuja in a low-key ceremony. Igbere TV reports that Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje and Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal and many others were also present. On Twitter, Atiku appreciated all who were present for the ceremony. He wrote: “On behalf of my family, I express my deepest appreciation to all leaders, associates and friends who came from far and near to grace the wedding Fatiha of my son, @AliyuAtiku to Fatima Ribadu in Abuja. https://twitter.com/atiku/status/1312404792698900481?s=19 Atiku recently returned from a nine-month trip to Dubai for the wedding. The former number two citizen and Ribadu are Adamawa State indigenes and served at the same time during the administration of President Olusegun Obasanjo. Their relationship had been strained for a while after Ribadu acted on the request by the US Federal Bureau of Investigations to the EFCC to help it investigate the relationship between Atiku and Congressman Thomas Jefferson who was then accused of bribery. As a sign that their relationship was beginning to smoothen, Atiku attended the wedding of Ribadu’s two sons in Abuja in January. 7 Likes 4 Shares
|
Celebrities / Davido: “I Love Wizkid And I Know He Loves Me Too” (Video) by Babtech001: 6:31am On Oct 03, 2020 |
Singer-songwriter Davido has said in an interview with media personality Ebuka Obi-Uchendu that he loves Wizkid and he knows Wizkid loves him back, Igbere TV reports. The latest revelation comes as the second part of Davido’s interview with Ebuka on Bounce Radio. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMo0Mbn3pls Igbere TV reports that the DMW record label owner made mention of how he began his music career in the US. https://twitter.com/Ebuka/status/1312049808320983041?s=19 15 Likes
|
Politics / Kiki Osinbajo: My Independence Day Outfit Turned Heads (Photos) by Babtech001: 11:04am On Oct 02, 2020 |
Igbere TV reports that Kiki Osinbajo, daughter of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has boasted that her dress for the Independence Day celebration on Thursday turned heads. Ms Osinbajo shared a photo of herself in the all-white stylish suit on Instagram, with a green purse to complement. She wrote: “Just because… GREEN WHITE GREEN �� @og_styletemple hooked me up last minute, she said this outfit will turn heads and it sure did… happy Independence Day ��.” https://www.instagram.com/p/CFzvs6iHY2f/?igshid=1vk0ohde71u85 Kiki constantly wows her followers on Instagram with her dress sense, Igbere TV reports. The daughter of Nigeria’s second citizen owns a fashion brand Glam’d Africa with office space in Wuse 2, Abuja. 10 Likes 3 Shares
|
Politics / Re: Governor Seyi Makinde Walks 1.8km On Independence Day (photos) by Babtech001: 3:47pm On Oct 01, 2020 |
More 1 Like
|
Politics / Governor Seyi Makinde Walks 1.8km On Independence Day (photos) by Babtech001: 3:46pm On Oct 01, 2020 |
Igbere TV reports that Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Thursday led top government functionaries and other members of the public in a ‘democracy walk’ in Ibadan. The 1.8-kilometre walk which took off from the Government House arcade, Agodi, ended at the Total Garden roundabout in the ancient city. Mr Makinde told reporters after the walk that 60 years was very significant in the existence of a nation. He said the celebration of the diamond jubilee would have been held at a stadium but for the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor said that despite pessimism in the air everything is not all wrong with Nigeria. “Nigeria is surely doing certain things right. We should focus on those things we have gotten right and try to build on it,” he said. https://twitter.com/seyiamakinde/status/1311638517274087424?s=19 Makinde congratulated Nigerians especially the people of the state on witnessing the country’s diamond jubilee. The walk attracted hundreds of Ibadan residents who joined the governor and other government functionaries, Igbere TV reports. Voluntary organisations such as Man ‘O War, cyclists association and some Ibadan-based non-governmental organisations also took part in the exercise. Source; https://twitter.com/seyiamakinde/status/1311638148343046144?s=19 10 Likes 2 Shares
|
Celebrities / Davido: Coronavirus Messed Up My Plan To Wed Chioma In July (Video) by Babtech001: 4:10pm On Sep 30, 2020 |
Pop singer Davido has revealed that the coronavirus pandemic ruined his plan to marry chef Chioma Rowland in July, Igbere TV reports. In a rare interview with media personality Ebuka Obi-Uchendu on Bounce Radio live, the 27-year-old said the wedding will now hold next year. “Honestly, Corona messed plans up because it was meant to be in July. I have decided it would be sometime next year,” he said. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6omVTyoQe8 Igbere TV reports that Davido’s proposed wedding with Chioma had made the headlines and was tagged #Assurance2020. It was rumoured that the duo had split over infidelity. The ‘Fem’ singer said his mother died of cardiac arrest on his father’s birthday. “I was about 10 to 11 years old when she died. She died on my father’s birthday. Honestly, it was just cardiac arrest. Even if it was going to happen, I would not have known because I was about 10 or 11 years old. She was not really sick. She used to get sick once in a while but it was nothing serious. https://twitter.com/davido/status/1311272533300260864?s=20 9 Likes 3 Shares
|
Celebrities / BBNaija Winner, Laycon Receives N30m Cheque (Photos) by Babtech001: 12:34pm On Sep 30, 2020 |
Igbere TV reports that Big Brother Naija 2020 winner Laycon born Olamilekan Agbeleshe has received a cheque of N30 million as cash prize. Speaking during the prize presentation on Wednesday, the UNILAG graduate expressed delight at emerging winner. He thanked his fans and everyone who supported him throughout the show. “I came to promote my song and go maybe after two weeks. But fans saw something in me to keep me in the house to win. I love them all,” he said. Igbere TV reports that Laycon also received an SUV from Innoson Motors and a two-bedroom house from Revolution Properties. Other ex-housemates who emerged winners of several tasks will also be presented their prizes. On his part, Ozo won the Innoson Challenge and will be given an Innoson 2020 Caris. https://twitter.com/BBNaija/status/1311255185046503424?s=19 Lalasticlala
|
TV/Movies / Ogun Revenue Service Asks Laycon For Tax, Congratulates Him On BBNaija Win by Babtech001: 2:20pm On Sep 29, 2020 |
Ogun State Internal Revenue Service (OGIRS) has called on the Big Brother Naija 2020 winner Laycon to pay his tax. Igbere TV reports that the agency’s request came after the Lagos Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) congratulated Laycon on Monday, urging him to pay his tax. “The Ogun State Internal Revenue Service (OGIRS) is delighted to congratulate one of our own in the State, Olamilekan Agbelesebioba, AKA @itsLaycon for emerging winner of @BBNaija Lockdown. We look forward to having a robust relationship with you in year 2021 as you pay your tax,” the OGIRS tweeted Tuesday. https://twitter.com/ogirshq/status/1310861602753781760?s=20 Laycon is an indigene of Ogun State but resides in Lagos. Igbere TV reports that Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun had on Monday congratulated him on Twitter. Some of his tweets read: “The pacesetter that you are, you have emerged one of the best in academic and social engagements, so this victory is aptly a confirmation of your brilliance, intellect and maturity. “Youths of Ogun State, Nigeria, Africa and in fact the world over, see you as the face of positive revolution in the history of African entertainment.” Laycon got N30 million in cash for winning the show. He will also receive various gifts and incentives valued at N55 million. They include an all-expense-paid trip to Dubai for two, a two-bedroom apartment, a sport utility vehicle from Innoson Motors, a Scanfrost electronic makeover, one year supply of Pepsi Cola, one year supply of Munch It and Indomie noodles and VIP tickets to watch the European Champions League final. 28 Likes 11 Shares
|
Politics / PMB Deserves Praise For Not Discarding GEJ's Kano-Niger Republic Rail - Lauretta by Babtech001: 4:40am On Sep 29, 2020 |
Buhari Deserves Praise For Not Discarding Jonathan's Kano-Niger Republic Rail Project – Lauretta Onochie Social media aide to the president Lauretta Onochie says former President Goodluck Jonathan initiated the Kano-Niger Republic rail line and that President Muhammadu Buhari deserves praise for not discarding the project, Igbere TV reports. Mrs Onochie stated this in a tweet on Monday amid backlash from the public after the Federal Government signed a $1.96 billion contract for the development of the rail line last week. “PRES. BUHARI DESERVES PRAISE. Our continuity President is only continuing where his predecessor stopped,” she wrote. https://twitter.com/Laurestar/status/1310592221692022785?s=20 The rail line will go through Kano-Jigawa-Katsina-Jibia to Maradi in Niger Republic. The total cost of $1,959,744,723.71, according to the Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, is inclusive of 7.5 per cent VAT. Igbere TV recall that former Vice President Namadi Sambo had in 2013 announced the government’s plan to build a rail line connecting to Niger Republic. Sambo spoke of the rail line during a reception organised by the Zazzau Emirate in honour of Governor Muktar Yero of Kaduna State at the emir’s palace in Zaria. 7 Likes 3 Shares
|
Sports / Hakeem Dawodu Beats Russian Opponent (Photos) by Babtech001: 4:44am On Sep 28, 2020 |
Igbere TV reports that Nigerian-Canadian mixed martial art fighter Hakeem Dawodu earned his fifth straight win on Sunday after edging out Russian Zubaira Tukhugov at the UFC253 held at the Flash Forum on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Dawodu’s victory came before the more popular Israel Adesanya knocked out his opponent in the second round. Dawodu won the game after three rounds. “I thought it was going to be a good fight but as everybody can see, he was running,” he shouted after the win. “I promise the next fight, give me somebody that ain’t gonna run.” Flying the Nigerian flag after his victory, Dawodu said: “They only allowed me to bring one flag, so I’m really sorry for not bringing the Jamaican and Canadian flags but you know what I represent.” The 29-year-old said this was one of the fights he pulled off for “something bigger than myself – all my black people, all my African people, everybody that’s getting oppressed”. With his victory, Dawodu moves to 5-1 overall in the UFC while making a steady climb towards the featherweight top 15 rankings. Celebrating Dawodu on Twitter, Minster of Youth and Sports Development Sunday Dare wrote: “I also congratulate and celebrate Hakeem Dawodu. Another Nigerian who won his fight this morning before Isreal.” https://twitter.com/SundayDareSD/status/1310093451573288960?s=19 Born in Canada to a Nigerian mother and a Jamaican father, Igbere TV reports that Mean Hakeem as he is widely called identifies with all of his roots. Other Nigerians in the UFC are Kamaru Usman (welterweight), Sodiq Yusuff (featherweight) and Kennedy Nzechukwu (heavyweight). https://igberetvnews.com/1366161/another-nigerian-hakeem-dawodu-beats-russian-opponent/ 54 Likes 4 Shares
|
Politics / Re: Meet Malaysia Graduate Who Studies Dino Melaye For Master’s Degree (photo) by Babtech001: 8:03am On Sep 27, 2020 |
Lalasticlala Mynd44 |
Politics / Meet Malaysia Graduate Who Studies Dino Melaye For Master’s Degree (photo) by Babtech001: 1:03pm On Sep 26, 2020 |
A woman identified as Amadi A. M. has reportedly bagged a master’s degree after a study on the former federal lawmaker Dino Melaye, Igbere TV reports. https://igberetvnews.com/1365989/meet-malaysia-graduate-studies-dino-melaye-masters-degree-photo/ Lalasticlala 5 Likes
|
Politics / Bauchi Rapists Will Be Castrated Like Those In Kaduna — Gov Mohammed Vows by Babtech001: 11:02am On Sep 25, 2020 |
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has indicated plans to include castration of rapists in the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Law. https://igberetvnews.com/1365864/bala-mohammed-vows-follow-kaduna-castrating-rapists/ Lalasticlala
|
Crime / 26-Year-Old Man Rapes A 10-Year-Old Girl In Anambra (Photo) by Babtech001: 5:30am On Sep 25, 2020 |
*POLICE NAB A 26 YEARS OLD MAN OVER ALLEGED RAPE OF A TEENAGER AT OKPOKO* https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=676433659665723&id=193724501269977 2 Shares
|
TV/Movies / Re: Eko Hotels Features Bbnaija's Kiddwaya In New Ad (photos, Video) by Babtech001: 5:15am On Sep 25, 2020 |
Lalasticlala |
TV/Movies / Eko Hotels Features Bbnaija's Kiddwaya In New Ad (photos, Video) by Babtech001: 11:52am On Sep 24, 2020 |
Former Big Brother Naija season five housemate, Kiddwaya has moved steps ahead of other former housemates as he's featured in new Eko Hotels & Suites campaign advert, Igbere TV reports. https://igberetvnews.com/1365766/eko-hotels-features-bbnaijas-kiddwaya-new-ad-video/ Lalasticlala
|
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (of 6 pages)
(Go Up)
Sections: politics (1) business autos (1) jobs (1) career education (1) romance computers phones travel sports fashion health religion celebs tv-movies music-radio literature webmasters programming techmarket Links: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) Nairaland - Copyright © 2005 - 2024 Oluwaseun Osewa. All rights reserved. See How To Advertise. 86 |