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I mourn the passing of Mallam Isma’ila Isa Funtua; pioneering journalist, technocrat of the first rank and respected elder statesman. We pray that Allah will comfort his immediate family and grant his gentle soul Rest in Jannah. Ameen

The International Press Institute (IPI), a global network of editors, media executives and leading journalists for press freedom, today expressed sadness at the death of Nigerian media executive and former IPI Executive Board member Mallam Ismaila Isa, who passed away on July 20 at the age of 78.

Isma’ila Isa Funtua was born in 1942 in Funtua Katsina, Nigeria. He studied at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, University of Manchester, UK and later at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Nigeria.

In January 1975 he became personnel manager of the 10,500 strong United Nigerian Textiles Ltd. (now Plc). Later, under Nigeria’s civilian government, he was appointed Federal Minister of Water Resources. In 1987 he joined the New Africa Holdings Ltd. (publishers of The Democrat newspaper) as managing director and chairman of the editorial board. He also served as publisher of the paper.
Isa joined IPI as a member in 1992 and served on the IPI Executive Board as a special adviser from 1997 to 1999 and as a full member from 1999 to 2007. He was named an IPI Fellow by the General Assembly in Belgrade in 2008.

“Mr. Isa’s demise is a huge loss to the global IPI community and journalism in Nigeria”, IPI Executive Director Barbara Trionfi said. “His contribution to IPI and press freedom will always be remembered by our network.”

Mr. Isa was a generous contributor to IPI’s Press Freedom Fund and hosted the IPI Executive Board Meeting in Abuja in 1999. In 2018 he headed the Host Committee that organized the first ever IPI World Congress in Nigeria

http://kelvinentertainment..com/2020/07/ipi-mourns-former-board-member-mallam.html

Still on the trending Tv show BBNaija member of the BBNaija housemates have decided to comout viewing their fanciful outfits/designs in other to impress their audience and also their followers for the vote to count.

Checkout these BBNaija housemate outfit pictures

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The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Mordi Ononye, received the items on behalf of the State Government at the Asaba Specialist Hospital when he met with a team from Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Edo State.

“With the mobile laboratory, Delta State will be able to scale up #COVID19 testing and nip it in the bud as early as possible,” Dr. Ononye said.

http://kelvinentertainment..com/2020/04/delta-state-government-received-covid.html?m=1

64 New cases found in Nigeria as at 11:24pm on 27th April 2020 May God help us all through out this hard time

http://kelvinentertainment..com/2020/04/coronavirus-nigeria-1337-confirmed.html?m=1

National Youth Service Corps NYSC has finally announced the postponement of Biometric group clearance and Community Development Service meeting because of the deadly virus Coronavirus not to be spread among Corps Members

In the statement which was signed by the Director Press and Public Relations MRS ADENIKE ADEYEMI, Director-General Brigadier General SHUAIBU IBRAHIM announce this in his office

http://kelvinentertainment..com/2020/03/nysc-postponed-all-group-biometric.html?m=1

After beating Inter Milan Barcelona qualified through out stage of the Champions League has reached its end, and we know what teams have qualified for the Round of 16. Thus, before the draw next Monday, Ernesto Valverde's side know their possible rivals in the next round.

They are Tottenham, Napoli, Lyon,
Chelsea and Atalanta, who have qualified in second place in their respective groups.
The other second placed teams were Borussia Dortmund, who Barça can't play having already faced them in the group stage, Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid, who can't meet Barça in this round because they play in the same domestic league.

So, the rival will be known next Monday, December 16, in a draw that will be held in Nyon (Switzerland). It should be remembered that Barça will play the return leg at the Camp Nou after winning Group F. The Round of 16 first legs will be played on February 18, 19, 25 and 26, and the return legs on March 10, 11, 17 and 18. All matches will be played at 9.00pm CET.

Source: http://www.kelvingolden.com/2019/12/barcelona-possible-rivals-for-champions.html?m=1

It is understood that Hostels are been burgled everyday by the so called Yaro boys.
According to some eye witness (villagers) they said that Yaro boys are some set of people who attack, rape, rob students from time to time and the school never take action.

They also added that these boys attack students in broad daylight, they attack with cutlasses every day. Base on the incidence which is said to have happened on 8th September, 2019, that the male hostel was attacked and among was a victim who was in 100 level, student of law died due to the attacks.

He said today students were stabbed while they are playing football match and training in the school stadium. The students are restless, we can’t go to night classes anymore because of incessant robbery and rapery by these yaro boys.
He also added that they attack us everyday and the school management is just overlooking these students can’t come out to protest because of fear.

http://www.kelvingolden.com/2019/09/another-male-hostel-attacked-in-udus.html

NairaBET CEO Oloye Akin Alabi lost his father early this afternoon been the 6th September 2019. Chief Adediran Alabi his father is said to be the lawmaker representing Egbeda/Ona Area Federal constituency at the National Assembly he died at the age of 85.

Akin Alabi shared his post this afternoon saying “My dad was a character even to his last moments. After scolding his driver for not bringing his cap along, he scolded my sister Funmmyalabi for “Colluding” with the doctors for prescribing medications for him without his consent that it is not done that way in Europe. He forcefully removed his oxygen mask and started singing church hymns. He wanted to escape from the hospital at 2am not knowing my sister had seen him when confronted he said he wanted to move his car that he was blocking someone. He’d had enough of this world I guess we can only thank God for 85 years on planet earth.

http://www.kelvingolden.com/2019/09/nairabet-ceo-oloye-akin-alabi-loose-his.html

EFCC in Edo zone on July 23, 2019 have capture nine internet fraudster known as "YAHOO BOYS" in their hideout in Benin city, Edo state.

Base on there arrest follow up it was said that they were involved in fraudulent internet activity known as "Cat Fishing".
They are said to be at the age of 20-35 below are their names and items recovered
http://www.kelvingolden.com/2019/07/efcc-capture-nine-internet-fraudster-in.html?m=1

Popular disc jockey DJ Spinall has decided to team up with one of the most famous Nigerian musicians Wizkid and Tiwa Savage in his new music titled "Dis Love".

It has not the first time those two have been singing together they have also done music like "Nowo" and also "Socco" where DJ Spinal also featured him.

http://www.kelvingolden.com/2019/07/dis-love-wizkid-ft-tiwa-savage-dj.html?m=1

Emmy nominations 2019 full list has been announced on Tuesday see below categories.

Outstanding lead actor in a TV movie
Mahershala Ali, "True Detective"
Benicio del Toro, "Escape at Dannemora"
Hugh Grant, "A Very English Scandal"
Jared Harris, "Chernobyl"
Jharrel Jerome, "When They See Us"
Sam Rockwell, "Fosse/Verdon"

Outstanding lead actress in a TV movie
Amy Adams, "Sharp Objects"
Patricia Arquette, "Escape at Dannemora"
Aunjanue Ellis, "When They See Us"
Joey King, "The Act"
Niecy Nash, "When They See Us"
Michelle Williams, "Fosse/Verdon"

Outstanding lead actor in a comedy series
Anthony Anderson, "Black-ish"
Don Cheadle, "Black Monday,"
Ted Danson, "The Good Place"
Michael Douglas, "The Kominksy Method"
Bill Hader, "Barry"
Eugene Levy, "Schitt's Creek"

Outstanding lead actress in a comedy series
Christina Applegate, "Dead to Me"
Rachel Brosnahan, "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel"
Julia-Louis Dreyfus, "Veep"
Natasha Lyonne, "Russian Doll"
Catherine O'Hara, "Schitt's Creek"
Phoebe Waller-Bridge, "Fleabag"

Outstanding lead actor in a drama series
Jason Bateman, "Ozark"
Sterling K. Brown, "This is Us"
Kit Harrington, "Game of Thrones"
Bob Odenkirk, "Better Call Saul"
Billy Porter, "Pose"
Milo Ventimiglia,

http://www.kelvingolden.com/2019/07/emmy-nominations-2019-full-listed.html?m=1

Such a wicked world
I also have post related to this
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The Police of Kano have arrested three boys for ellegedly kidnapping and killing five years old boy in the state.
The suspects are ages of, 20, 19 and 18.

The suspects confessed to have drugged the victim after they kidnapped him, leading to his death at Sheka Sabuwa, Abuja quarters, Kano.
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Argentina captain and we'll as one of the biggest star in Barcelona has been ban from playing the international football for two years here is the reason:

Let’s look at what he said.
"We don't have to be part of this corruption and the lack of respect they showed us throughout this tournament, Sadly, the corruption, the referees, they don't allow people to enjoy football. I think the cup is fixed for Brazil, I hope VAR and the referees have nothing to do in this final and that Peru can compete because they have the team to do so, although I think it's difficult."

Messi accused CONMEBOL of possible corruption and being lenient on Brazil. These are huge comments even if they’re from Messi who is usually quiet and let things go.
http://www.kelvingolden.com/2019/07/real-reason-why-lionel-messi-is-facing.html?m=1

Argentina captain and we'll as one of the biggest star in Barcelona has been ban from playing the international football for two years here is the reason:

Let’s look at what he said.
"We don't have to be part of this corruption and the lack of respect they showed us throughout this tournament, Sadly, the corruption, the referees, they don't allow people to enjoy football. I think the cup is fixed for Brazil, I hope VAR and the referees have nothing to do in this final and that Peru can compete because they have the team to do so, although I think it's difficult."

Read more @: http://www.kelvingolden.com/2019/07/real-reason-why-lionel-messi-is-facing.html?m=1

Popular Nigerian Nollywood actress Regina Daniel has posted on instagram some cute photos of herself looking good as well as poseing.

She made her comment "Keep your heels, head and standard high"

http://www.kelvingolden.com/2019/06/regina-daniel-show-cute-photos-of.html?m=1

See photos below:

According to some of our team they said after the explosion which happen at the shopping mall it was confirmed that five people were injured in Port Harcourt in River State yesterday.

The Nigeria police state command in Rivers Mr Nnamdi Omoni said that the main cause of the explosion at the shopping mall has not been yet confirmed but will soon carry some investigating.

Omoni said those injured are currently receiving treatment at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH)..

http://www.kelvingolden.com/2019/06/latest-five-nigeria-people-injured-at.html?m=1

Linda Ikeji posted on Instagram thanking God for making her a mom not only a mom a proud one for that matter.
She posted her 8-month-old baby saying “My 8 month old baby can drive he started the car and I ask him to put the gear in reverse and he did it”.
Linda also said that motherhood is the best thing that would ever happen to a woman, I pray every woman looking for the fruit of the womb will be blessed with their heart’s desire soon. Amen.

click on the link to watch video

http://www.kelvingolden.com/2019/06/see-how-popular-blogger-linda-ikeji.html

The former Eintracht Frankfurt player has finally arrive at Santiago Bernabeu at Real Madrid for £62m.

The 21 year old striker has signed the contract form for six years which will expire on June 2025 Jovic has been very happy joined the club and also taking shot with his fan for the first time as he unveiled at the SANTIAGO BERNABEU STADIUM on 12 June, 2019.

According to Real Madrid it was revealed that Jovic has sign with one of the most expensive club to sign this year behind CristainoRonaldo, and also the newly sign player Eden Hazard.

President Florentino gave his speech saying “you have made 27 goals in your former club Eintracht Frankfurt which had made youone of the top biggest player in Europe and also we are counting on you foryour talent and also your ability to work and corporate with us so as to be part of the myth that Real Madrid want to be and also he said giving him a shirt saying “this has been your dreams this shirt giving to you which with you have been told you were sleeping when you were little. Thank you for choosing this shirt and also one of the best striker in the world.

The 21 year old striker unveiling gave his word saying “JOVIĆ: "I AM THE MOST HAPPY BOY IN THE WORLD". “And I pray to give my best and I will do everything to help this present club (Real Madrid) wins different titles and different trophies this season”.

http://www.kelvingolden.com/2019/06/finally-real-maried-unveil-luka-jovic.html

Liverpoolplayer Cruyff Wijnaldum visited Rotterdam today been the 11th June, 2019 and also gave honour to the childhood neighborhood Schiemond.

According the statement he gave the said that he will make sure that the court will be a safe place to play and also he gave the importance of togetherness, making friends, discovering their own talents, and winning and losing

http://www.kelvingolden.com/2019/06/liverpool-player-gini-wijnaldum-visited.html?m=1

EFCC (Economic and Financial Crimes Commission) Lagos State Zonal Office, has arrested some proprietor of ‘Yahoo Yahoo’ training school in Lagos, Frank Chinedu.

Base on the information given it was said that Mr Frank Chinedu was arrested eight other students of the said unnamed training center which is been located at No 14, Animashaun Street, Progressive Estate, Ojodu Berger, Lagos, while receiving lectures in internet fraud activities.

Below are the list of the other eight student arrested alongside with Frank Chinedu:
#1. Desmond Eze
#2. Ahmed Musa
#3. Benjamin Opah
#4. Preye Kingsley
#5. Benjamin Irabor
#6. Innocent Paul
#7. Akapo Prosper
#8. Olamide Edun

According to the EFCC they said that the suspected internet fraudsters were arrested when during some undercover operation on May 22, 2019 and also after following the intelligence reports received by the commission about their involvement in alleged criminal activities.

see details below: http://www.kelvingolden.com/2019/05/proprietor-students-of-yahoo-yahoo.html