The All Progressives Congress has condemned the attack on the immediate past Deputy Senate President and serving Senator, Ike Ekweremadu, by members of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra on Saturday in Nuremberg, Germany.

The ruling party in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Lanre Issa-Onilu, said those involved in the despicable actions and the organisation they represented were unworthy in character.

“No Nigerian should be assaulted in the manner Senator Ekweremadu was. It is an indecent action and it is below the acceptable standard of behaviour expected of our citizens whether in Nigeria or abroad.

“It is, however, regrettable that some of the people and organisations who had offered these….

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FG Protests BBNaija Live Sex, Plans Alternative Show

The Federal Government said on Friday it had lodged a complaint with the National Broadcasting Commission against live sex on stage during the ongoing reality show popularly known as #Big Brother Naija.

The government also said it had concluded arrangements with Startimes to come out with a modified BBN that would reflect the true Nigerian culture where Nigerian food would be eaten and Nigerian dresses are worn.

The Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture, Otunba Segun Runsewe,, stated this when the President of the National Council of Women Societies, Dr Gloria Shoda, visited him.

He said that in 2020, the NCAC would represent the 2008 Nudity Bill titled ‘A Bill for an Act to punish and prohibit…….

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Hoeness Confirms He Will Step Down As Bayern President

Uli Hoeness has confirmed he is stepping down as president of Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich and will not stand for re-election in November.

The 67-year-old told German daily Bild at a golf tournament on Sunday that he will remain on the board at Bayern, “but will relinquish my presidency when the time comes”.

That means Bayern members will vote for a new head of the defending Bundesliga champions at the annual general meeting in November with Hoeness to step down as head of the club’s board.

After 40 hugely successful years in charge, Hoeness will hand over the reins and former Adidas boss Herbert Hainer, currently his deputy on the club’s board, is widely tipped as his………

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Eight Arrested During Initiation Into One Million Boys

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested eight suspected cultists in the Ojo Local Government Area of the state.
The men of the Operation Crush, led by the Divisional Police Officer, Ilemba Hausa Police Station, CSP Kazeem Abonde, apprehended the suspects at No. 15 Alado Street, Shibiri, where they were being initiated into the One Million Boys by one Yusuf Abu, 20.

The suspected cultists include Sunday Gabriel, 20, of No. 7 Owode Baba Water Street, Shibiri; Rilwan Dauda, 18, of Ogbokwo Street, Ajegunle; Mohammed Sikiru, 23, of No. 15 Kareem Street, Shibiri; and Oladimeji Abayomi, 18, of No. 6 Baale Street, Shibiri.

Others are Rasheed Alabi, 20, of No. 49 Bunmi Ajakaye Street, Shibiri; Habeeb Idowu, 18, of No. 6 Baale Street, Shibiri; Bisola Olaiya, 18, of No. 6 Mosalasi Street, Shibiri; and Hawawu Hazzan, 19, of Zone 6, Orisa Street, Imude

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Bala Elkana, said in a statement on Sunday that…….

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Police Discover Decomposing Body Of Ogun Farm Worker

Men of the Ogun State Police Command have discovered the decomposing body of a farmworker allegedly murdered by his boss over a theft allegation.
The 27-year-old farmworker, identified as Mukaila Ogunsola, who lived in Asimolowo village on the Mowe-Ofada Road in the Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of the state, was allegedly killed by one Adekoya.

Adekoya was said to be the owner of the farm along the Adejunrin Road, Owode-Egba.

A source told our correspondent that the deceased was lured to the farm by Adekoya on August 11 on the pretext that he wanted to see him for an important matter.

On getting to the farm, Adekoya allegedly killed him and….

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Sudan’s military rulers and protest leaders on Saturday are scheduled to sign a landmark deal reached after a bloody uprising which is meant to pave the way for civilian rule.

The ceremony will officialize a constitutional declaration inked on August 4 between the country’s Transitional Military Council and the opposition coalition of the Alliance for Freedom and Change.

The deal brought an end to nearly eight months of upheaval that saw masses mobilize against President Omar al-Bashir, who was ousted in April after 30 years in…………..

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Meet Nigerian Teens Set To Take Nollywood By Storm With Just Smartphones.

A group of teenagers from Kaduna are on the verge of making a major break into the Nigerian movie industry (Nollywood), and they plan to do this with just their smartphones.

Following the massive social media attention which their short films garnered, the teens who call themselves ‘The Critic‘ might indeed find their way and take their place in the scheme of things within Nollywood.

Using just a basic green screen, the student filmmakers have been playing around with the sci-fi movie genre and are beginning to get the attention of the world.

With basic tools and just smartphones, these students come up with rather surprising short films that have left a wow effect on…..

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Dj Cuppy Serves ‘Gelato’ Featuring Zlatan Ibile

go take you to Italy, I go take you to America, take you to London, I go bring you come Nigeria just to have some Gelato.
Those were the lyrics of Dj Cuppy in her newly released single ‘Gelato.’

The female disc jockey features the ‘Zanku’ crooner Zlatan in the new song.
‘Gelato’ was inspired after DJ Cuppy traveled to Europe with her Billionaire Dad, Femi Otedola.

While on the trip she took a quick stop at Italy with her Dad just to…

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Read More : FIFA Bans Ex-Bolivian Football Chief For Life

FIFA on Thursday banned the former treasurer of South America’s football federation for life after an ethics panel found him guilty of bribery.

Romer Osuna, who also once headed Bolivia’s football federation, was among a group of South American football officials charged with corruption in 2015 amid the unprecedented scandal that triggered sweeping reform within FIFA.

The adjudicatory chamber of FIFA’s independent ethics committee said in a statement that it had investigated a bribery scheme that ran from 2012 to 2015 in which Osuna was accused of “awarding contracts to companies for the media and marketing rights to….

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Youth in Kogi State have vowed to ensure a free, fair, and credible exercise ahead of the November 16 governorship election in the state.

They also said they have resolved to support a peaceful process that would lead to electing a competent candidate who would transform the state economically and politically.

The youths staged a march on Wednesday tagged, ‘Vote Not Fight; Election No Be War,’ as part of activities lined up for the celebration of 2019 National Youth Day in Kogi State.

They stressed the need to sensitize the public against violence during and………

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Businessman remanded for allegedly defrauding girlfriend of N4.5m

An Ogudu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Thursday remanded a businessman, Obinna Amaefula, who allegedly defrauded his girlfriend of N4.5 million and aborted her five months pregnancy.

Magistrate Ejiro Kubeinje remanded Amaefula, who pleaded not guilty to a four-count charge bordering on obtaining money under false pretenses, stealing and assault.

According to the prosecutor, Insp. Lucky Ihiehie, the defendant committed the fraud on…..

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Actress Toyin Abraham welcomes baby boy

Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham has welcomed a baby boy.
The news of her delivery came after pictures of her wedding to a colleague, Kolawole Ajeyemi, surfaced on social media platforms.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the 34-year-old filmmaker was previously married to Nigerian actor, Adeniyi Johnson, from 2013 to 2015.

Abraham had initially left her over three million………..

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Police Arrest Woman Who Locked 10-Year-Old In Dog Cage

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a woman accused of locking her 10-year-old cousin in a dog cage.
Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Mr. Bala Elkana, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, saying the arrest was made following a viral video showing the crime.

He said, “On 14th August 2019, a team of detectives from the Gender Unit, Command’s Headquarters Ikeja, arrested one Onyinye Mbadike ‘f’ 24yrs of No 7 Trimnell Street, Aguda for assault and…….

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Brexit: UK Offers $30m Contract To Maintain Drug Supply

Britain is asking logistics providers to bid for a 25 million pound ($30 million) express freight contract to deliver medicines into the country on a daily basis after it has left the European Union on Oct. 31.

The Department for Health and Social Care said the contract would form part of its contingency plans to deal with any complications that stem from Britain’s departure from the world’s biggest trading bloc.

The service is intended to deliver small parcels of medicines or medical products on a 24-hour basis, with an additional provision to move larger pallets carrying goods on a two-to-four-day basis.

“I want to ensure that when we leave the EU at the end of October, all appropriate steps have been taken to……..

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Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets on Tuesday began their camping programme in Abuja for the FIFA Under-17 World Cup finals holding in Brazil from Oct. 26 to Nov. 17.

The Five-times champions had picked a ticket to the competition after finishing among the top four teams at the Africa Under-17 Cup of Nations in Tanzania in April.

“Head Coach Manu Garba has called up 52 players who were expected to arrive in Abuja on Tuesday (Aug. 13),” Ademola Olajire, the Director of Communications at Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), announced in a statement on Tuesday.
Garba was head coach of the Nigerian squad which…….

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Nigerians Created Rift Between I And Obaseki – Oshiomhole

National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has blamed the Nigerian media for the alleged rift between himself and Gov. Godwin Obaseki, describing his successor as his brother.

Oshiomhole spoke when he received Obaseki, who led members of his cabinet to celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir festival with his former boss, at his Iyamoh residence in Estako West Local Government Government Area of Edo.

Speaking to journalists after a closed-door meeting which lasted for about an hour, Oshiomhole said the meeting was not unusual as he was in constant touch with Obaseki.

According to Oshiomhole, “from time to time, we have always been meeting. It is not an unusual visit, the……….

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Japan Braces For Typhoon Krosa, Cancels Scores Of Flights

Scores of flights and some bullet train services within Japan had been cancelled as of Wednesday as severe tropical storm Krosa bore down on the country’s southwestern flank.

The transportation services were halted on forecasts for sustained winds of as much as 69 miles per hour as the storm makes landfall on Thursday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency website.

The tropical storm is approaching just as many Japanese are visiting their hometowns for the traditional Bon holiday this week.
Japan Airlines Co. had cancelled 62 domestic flights as of early Wednesday, affecting about….

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U.S. Air Regulators Ban Some Apple Laptops On Flights

Some MacBook Pro laptops are being banned on flights in the United States amid Apple’s recent statements saying that batteries in several units pose fire risks, Bloomberg reported.

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) told Bloomberg that it was “aware of the recalled batteries that are used in some Apple MacBook Pro laptops.” The FAA added that it had already alerted US airlines about that.

This week, the ban was implemented by four airlines with cargo operations by Total Cargo Expertise (TCE).
“Please note that the 15-inch Apple MacBook Pro laptop, sold between mid-2015 to February-2017 is prohibited onboard any of our mandate carriers,” a coordinator with TCE operations wrote to……


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Depoliticising Education For Global Competitiveness

President Muhammadu Buhari is set to inaugurate the 43 ministers-designate earlier confirmed by the senate. Among these will emerge as the minister of education who will direct the affairs of the sector.

On May 29, 2015, when the president took the oath of office, part of his campaign promises for the education sector, especially, was to ensure a full review of the Universal Basic Education (UBE) Act with emphasis on gender equity in primary, secondary school enrolment, while improving the quality and substance of schools.

Other campaign promises include targeting up to 20 per cent of annual budget for the sector, while making substantial investments in training quality teachers at all levels of the education system, enhancing teacher training and improving the competence of teachers in the light of the 21st century, providing one meal a day for all primary school pupils to create jobs in agriculture, catering, and delivery services, developing and promoting effective use of innovative teaching methods/materials in schools.

The administration also planned to ensure a greater proportion of……..

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A 22 years old Miss Talatu Adamu, Best Graduating Student of the University of Abuja has begged the Government, FCT administration and Multinational Companies to give her a job to enable her to take care of her parents.

Adamu made the appeal in Kuje Abuja during a public lecture and celebration in her honour as the of the overall best graduating student.
The 22-year-old graduated from the Chemistry Department in the 2018/2019 session with a Cumulative GPA of 4.82.

She appealed that a job would enable her to meet her needs and those of her parents who struggled to put her through school.
She thanked her parents for their love and support during her studies in the ………

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New Zealand To Decriminalise Abortion Laws

New Zealand plans to decriminalise abortion and treat it is as a health issue, the government said on Monday.
This is the first major reform to abortion laws in more than four decades that some activists said fell short of expectations.

The legislation aims to modernise abortion laws in place since 1977 and proposes that a woman should have access to abortion until 20 weeks of pregnancy.

After 20 weeks, a pregnant woman would require one health practitioner to reasonably believe the abortion is appropriate with regard to the woman’s physical and mental health, and well-being, the government said in a……..

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Arafat: Saudi Introduces Electronic System To Stone Devil

The Saudi authorities have introduced an electronic system into the stoning of the three devils at Muna after Arafat day.
This is to monitor the movement of pilgrims to ensure orderliness and check stampede in the 2019 pilgrimage.

The Representative of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Dr Tanko Aliyu, disclosed this to journalists on Sunday at Muna when he led them on inspection of Nigerian pilgrims’ tent at Muna.

The monitoring is part of efforts by NAHCON in ensuring hitch-free pilgrimage, as the pilgrims prepare to the stone devil in Muna after Arafat day, Aug. 10.
“The new idea is necessitated by the fact that…………..

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Gusau Airport Project To Open Up Bungudu Community

Mr Uche Oko-ponu, the contractor handling the Gusau Airport project in Zamfara, has promised to construct a school and a hospital for the community hosting the facility.

Oko-ponu made the promise on Sunday, when Gov. Bello Matawalle took him to inspect the project site at Tashar Rawayya in Bungudu Local Government Area of the state.

Oko-ponu, whose firm, ULO Consultants Ltd, is expected to commence work later this month, made the promise in response to a loud voice from among the villagers that gathered, asking the firm to “build a school for us”.

“We will build a school and a hospital for the community before the……..

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Heathrow: Union Suspends Strike, 180 Flights Cancelled

A planned two-day strike for Monday at Heathrow Airport has been postponed to allow more time for negotiations with managers.
Members of the Unite union were going to walk out at 00.01 on Monday morning after an “overwhelming” vote in favour of industrial action at the airport.

Both sides spent the weekend in talks watched over by the conciliation service Acas and the extension was announced on Sunday evening.

Unite said: “The strike by Unite members working for Heathrow Airport has been suspended to allow for further talks at Acas.
“Under the chairmanship of the conciliation service Acas, tomorrow’s……..

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The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Gabriel Olonisakin, has expressed the determination of the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) to develop sports among youths in military barracks across the country.

Olonisakin gave the promise during the closing of the second edition of CDS Barracks Youth Sports Championship on Wednesday in Abuja.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Olonisakin was represented at the occasion by the Chief of Policy and Plans, Defence Headquarters, Air Vice Marshal Nurudeen Balogun.

He said that the DHQ would work towards building the capacity of sports men and women in military barracks in order to enhance their………

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Nigerian Farmers To Get GM Cowpea Seeds By 2020 – AATF

Dr Issoufou Abdourhamane, the Regional Head of Africa of AATF made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja.

Abdourhamane said this was feasible because the foundation had already multiplied the genetically modified seeds and would be working with seed companies to get the seed commercialised to farmers.

“As a new variety, the PBR Cowpea variety had to pass through what is called the National Variety Performance Trial.
“Presently, the PBR cowpea variety is being tried in 15 locations across the country in accordance with the guidelines provided by the National Variety Release Committee.’’

Abdourhmane, who is also Head of Cowpea unit of the AATF in Nigeria, said the foundation was looking at the agronomy performance of the variety in different……

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US Rapper A$AP Rocky Takes Stand In Sweden Assault Trial

US rapper A$AP Rocky was set to appear in a Swedish court Thursday to give his account of a street brawl, in an assault case that has stirred diplomatic tensions and outraged fans.

The 30-year-old faces up to two years in prison over the incident, which took place in Stockholm on June 30.

Dozens of fans, along with reporters, lined up in the early morning outside the tribunal in the Swedish capital for a chance to hear the rapper testify. Some pleaded “please, please” for the limited tickets handed out by court security officers.

The rapper, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, was arrested on July 3 along with three other people following the fight. His bodyguard was………

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US Believes Osama Bin Laden’s Son Hamza Is Dead – Official

The United States believes that Hamza bin Laden, a son of slain al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden and himself a notable figure in the militant group, is dead, a U.S. official said on Wednesday.

The U.S. official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, provided no further details, including when Hamza died or where.
President Donald Trump earlier on Wednesday declined to comment after NBC News first reported the U.S. assessment. Asked if he had intelligence that bin Laden’s son had been killed, Trump told reporters: “I don’t want to comment on it.”

Separately, the White House declined comment on whether any announcement was imminent.
Hamza, believed to………

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Ex-BBNaija Housemate, Tboss Speaks On ‘Childbirth’, Ubi Franklin’s Connection

Ex-Big Brother Naija, BBNaija, housemate, Tokunbo Idowu, popularly known as Tboss, has reacted to the rumours making the rounds on the internet that she has given birth to a baby girl.

Idowu took to her Instagram page on Wednesday to deny the news as fake, stating that there has never been any intimacy between her and the music boss Ubi Franklin.

DAILY POST had reported that Tokunbo denied being lovers or expecting a child with the music boss Ubi franklin.
Tboss in her recent post on her Instagram page told bloggers who are always quick to post fake news without a confirmation, to be………..

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President Muhammadu Buhari says he has no plan whatsoever to groom a successor for the 2023 presidential election.

The president stated this while reacting to one of the requests made by the members of progressives in academics, who visited him at the State House, Abuja on Tuesday.

The spokesperson of the group, Dr Bolariwa Bolajim had earlier enjoined the president to commence the procedure of grooming his successor, who would take over the mantle of leadership from him in 2023.

Bolaji said: “We are delighted having you and in another four-year time you would want to go and rest – then who takes over from you?

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Breaking: Shi’ites Heads To Court Over Proscription

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria is to challenge the court order obtained by the federal government banning the operations of the organization.

Spokesman of the Movement, Ibrahim Musa confirmed that “we will be in court challenging the proscription”.

Musa who spoke through a phone message on the recent accusation by a rival Shiite group that IMN was a fake organisation accused the leader of the rival Shiite sect, Al-Thaqalayn Cultural Foundation, Sheikh Hamza Lawal of being a government agent out to destabilise IMN.

According to Musa, “Hamza Lawal, had failed woefully to create division within the ranks of the Islamic Movement in the past, and the government.

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British, Irish Leaders Clash Over Brexit

British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson and Irish counterpart Leo Varadkar, have aired their disagreement over the backstop provision to guarantee an open Irish border after Brexit, the two sides say.

Varadkar told Johnson on phone that the backstop clause in Britain’s EU withdrawal agreement was necessary and the agreement could not be reopened, the Irish government says.

He said London and Brussels can negotiate alternative arrangements to replace the backstop if Britain leaves EU under the withdrawal agreement, which was forged by Johnson’s predecessor, Theresa May.

Downing Street says Johnson made clear that the UK will be leaving the EU on Oct. 31, no matter what

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Buhari Obtained A Cambridge WAEC With 5 Credits – Official Tells Tribunal

Mr. Henry Adewumi, Deputy Registrar of West African Examinations Council (WAEC) in charge of School Registration on Wednesday said that President Muhammadu Buhari, obtained a Cambridge University West African Examination certificate with five credits.

Adewumi, made this known while testifying before the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal in Abuja.

NAN reports that Buhari on Tuesday opened his defence against the petition filed by the PDP and its candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.
NAN reports that the PDP and Abubakar, alleged in their petition challenging the victory of Buhari’, that results were transmitted to a central server managed by INEC.

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BBNaija (S4): Fans Hail New Housemates Venita, Elozonam

Two new housemates Venita Akpofure and Elozonam Ogbolu were introduced on Tuesday, stirring up excitement among fans of the show.

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that at exactly 7pm, the Big Brother Naija doors were open to the newest members of the ‘pepper dem’ gang following a prior announcement by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu.

The new female housemate, Venita is an actress, model and video vixen who rose to fame by paying ‘Mimi’ in the widely acclaimed ‘AYs crib’ produced by comedian, Ayo Makun.


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SOAS Honorary Doctorate His Highness Muhammad Sanusi II discusses Africa’s future at SOAS graduation

Scholar, former banker and anti-corruption campaigner, His Highness Muhammad Sanusi II, CON (Sarkin Kano) received an Honorary Doctorate from SOAS University of London President, Dame Graça Machel, at the 2019 SOAS graduation ceremonies. In his address, His Highness discussed the future of Africa and the role graduates had to play.

His Highness said to SOAS graduates: “You’re going into a world that is full of promise but also full of challenges. Many of the values that have made the world a peaceful and happy place are under threat. And for those of you working on Africa, it is important to recognise the grave existential threat facing the continent.”

He noted the challenges the continent faced and reflected on the role of the African elite: “Jean-Paul Sartre noted that ‘in the colonies the truth stood naked but in the fatherland they preferred it clothed in robes’. Let us assume that as Africans and Muslims that we locked ourselves in a room with no American or Europeans looking in and spoke to ourselves the naked truth…Is Africa not projected to have 85% of all those living in extreme poverty in the world by 2050?…Have the African elite, who took over from the colonisers and settlers, not done more damage to the poor in their countries through corruption and bad policies than the imperialists?”

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Three-Storey Building Collapses In Lagos

A three-storey has reportedly collapsed in the Osasa area of Bariga, Lagos State.
PUNCH Metro gathered that the building collapsed around 9.30pm on Sunday.
A resident of the area, Dele Timothy, told our correspondent around 10.30pm that six people had been rescued, added that many more might be trapped in the rubble.

He said, “I stay around the area; the building that collapsed is a residential building and the incident happened around 9.30pm. People are still there, but rescuers have been able to pull out about six people.
“Men of the Lagos State Fire Service are already on the ground, but they are unable to gain entry yet because the road to the scene is really bad.”

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The European Union (EU) through the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Tuesday handed over a renovated Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in Bachaka community to the Kebbi State Government.

Mr. Umar Sani, the in-charge of the facility, said the three blocks of 27 rooms facility also have 15 functional toilets within the building and four outside.

He added that the project also included a solar-powered borehole feeding the entire building with portable water.

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Simi Offers To Attend Fan’s Wedding For Free

Nigerian music star, Simi does not only have the voice of an angel but she is also blessed with a heart of gold.
The “By You” singer who has warmed her way into the heart of millions of fans has just given a fan a reason to smile after they got talking on Twitter.

The fan had tweeted at the award-winning songstress that he would love for her to attend his wedding as his bride loves Simi’s music and talks about how wonderful it would be to have the star present at their wedding.

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Ministerial Nominees: BYO Hails Buhari For Bringing New Hands

The Buhari Youth Organisation (BYO), Lagos State Chapter, on Wednesday applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for replacing most of his first-term cabinet members with new hands.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the president’s list of 43 ministerial nominees was read on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday.

The list of the nominees showed that Buhari returned only 12 former ministers who worked with him in his first-term and brought in 31 new ones.

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U.S. Bans Nigeria’s 2019 Election Riggers, Imposes visa Restrictions

The United States (U.S.) Department has imposed visa restrictions on Nigerians who were involved in trying to or undermined democracy in the concluded 2019 presidential and parliamentary elections.

It would be recalled that President Muhammadu Buhari won a second term in office in February in an election characterized by logistical problems, violence, and killings.

The department, however, did not list the names of the individuals or say how many were affected by the visa ban, but it clearly pointed out that it was for those who undermined the process.

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Documenting Immigrants Key To Security In Nigeria – Okowa

Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has said that documenting immigrants will ensure proper planning and assist in the security of lives and property in the country.

The governor stated this on Tuesday when the Comptroller-General of Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Mr. Mohammad Babandede, visited him in Asaba.

He said that documenting the aliens as part of appropriate reforms to be taken for the benefit of Nigerians and the country.

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They are evergreen in my memory. My dad is a teacher and so in my primary and secondary schools, he taught me Mathematics, English and Quantitative Reasoning every summer break. I remember learning Further Mathematics at a very tender age and this drastically improved my proficiency in Mathematics. I also remember that in secondary school, I used to make some early morning presentations at the assembly ground and fortunately, that helped my public speaking skills as much as it helped to improve my self-confidence. I thank my dad for the things he taught me because they later formed a solid background for me academically. In my previous schools, I was a star girl. I represented my secondary school in inter-school competitions such as Cowbell Mathematics Competition, Olympiad Mathematics and two literature competitions. I was also the best student in the Humanities Department for three consecutive years and I was the valedictorian in my set; 2015 graduating class.

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Seven Months After Expected Delivery, Abandoned Pen-Cinema Bridge Gets Attention

Seven months passed the delivery mark of the Pen Cinema bridge, the project not only stall since early this year, but the teeming populace of Agege that traverse the area have also had to undergo a daily gridlock of human and vehicular traffic, with no end in sight.

The gridlock, which starts as early as 5:30a.m. each day, especially on weekdays, is further compounded by the debilitating state of most adjoining roads like Iju Road, Abeokuta Motor Road and Capitol Road, many of which are littered with craters and crevices, leading to the stranded commuters frittering productive hours daily in the crawling traffic. It is a common sight for commuters to trek more than three kilometres to navigate the intractable traffic that dots the Agege landscape

Read More: https://newsbreakers.ng/seven-months-after-expected-delivery-abandoned-pen-cinema-bridge-gets-attention/


Don’t Shed Crocodile Tears At My Burial – 94-Year-Old Actor Charles Olumo Tells Colleagues

Abdulsalam Ishola Sanyaolu, a Nollywood actor popularly known as Charles Olumo ‘Agbako’, has been sick for a while. He was diagnosed with a strange ailment that made unable to move around. For this reason, he was absent from the movie scene for some time.

Thankfully, the actor, known for his roles in the Yoruba movie industry, got back on his feet. Following his recovery, he has accused his colleagues of neglecting him when he was sick.

According to the Nigerian Tribune, the 94-year-old Olumo also warned these colleagues of his not to shed crocodile tears at his burial’

Read More: https://newsbreakers.ng/dont-shed-crocodile-tears-at-my-burial-94-year-old-actor-charles-olumo-tells-colleagues/


ASUU Criticises Buhari’s Appointment Of UNIABUJA VC

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has faulted the appointment of a former Vice-Chancellor of Kwara State University (KWASU), Prof Abdulrasheed Na’allah, as Vice-Chancellor of University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) by President Muhammadu Buhari.

The union said appointing Na’allah, who was allegedly indicted by a visitation panel, would make a mockery of the government’s fight against corruption.

In a statement jointly signed by its University of Ibadan (UI) Chairman, Prof Deji Omole, and the Ibadan Zonal Coordinator, Dr Ade Adejumo, the union recalled that Na’allah had been indicted by the visitation panel under former Governor Abdulfattah Ahmed.

Read More: https://newsbreakers.ng/ASUU-criticises-buharis-appointment-of-uniabuja-vc/

Super Eagles forward Odion Ighalo netted the only goal as Nigeria ran away with a 1-0 win against Tunisia in the third-place match at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

The 30-year-old forward, who is now the tournament’s top scorer with five goals, was gifted an easy tap-in following a Tunisian defensive mix-up at the Al Salam Stadium.

Jamilu Collins’ cross from the left was poorly parried by goalkeeper Moez Ben Cherifa against the legs of defender Yassine Meriah.
The defender tried to stop it from going over the line before Ighalo pounced to give Nigeria a third-minute lead.

Read More: https://newsbreakers.ng/super-eagles-clinch-2019-afcon-bronze-for-nigeria/


Funke Akindele Joins Dettol For Clean Naija School, Hospital Visits

In continuation of activities around Clean Naija initiative, Dettol and its brand ambassador, Funke Akindele-Bello have embarked on a series of hospital and school visits to educate new mothers and children on better health practices.

Akindele-Bello who is a new mother herself, motivated children and women in several hospitals and schools in Lagos on the need to imbibe personal hygiene and need to use Dettol in preventing bacterial infections.

Sharing her thoughts, she said: “Our goal is to get 20 million clean hands by the end of year 2020, and as such, I am personally championing the promotion of proper personal hygiene in Nigeria.

Read More: https://newsbreakers.ng/funke-akindele-joins-dettol-for-clean-naija-school-hospital-visits/


Trump To Send 2,100 More Troops To U.S. Border With Mexico

The Trump administration will deploy some 2,100 more troops to help “secure the southern land border of the United States,” the defence department said in a statement on Wednesday night.

Up to 1,000 of the troops will be members of the Texas National Guard. About 750 of them will assist the department of homeland security “with operational, logistical, and administrative support” at “temporary adult migrant holding facilities” in Donna and Tornillo, Texas, according to the Pentagon statement.

“Migrants will be supervised by DHS law enforcement personnel,” it added.

Read More: https://newsbreakers.ng/trump-to-send-2100-more-troops-to-u-s-border-with-mexico/


António Guterres Pays Glowing Tributes As World Remembers Mandela

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has described late Nelson Mandela as an “extraordinary global advocate for dignity and equality” who anyone in public service should emulate.

Guterres paid the tributes in a message to mark the Nelson Mandela International Day commemorated annually on July 18.
According to him, the anti-apartheid campaigner and first democratically-elected president of South Africa are “one of the most iconic and inspirational leaders of our time.”

The UN declared the Nelson Mandela Day in November 2009 as a global call to action under the premise that everyone has the power to make an impact on the planet.

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Ekiti To Dismiss Teachers Collecting Illegal Fees

The Chairman of the Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board (ESUBEB), Prof. Francisca Aladejana, has threatened to sack any teacher caught collecting illegal fees from pupils in public primary schools.

Prof. Aladejana gave the warning yesterday when he met with ESUBEB’s management and headteachers of Public Primary Schools in the state’s 16 Local Government Areas.

She reminded them that basic education is free and compulsory for all children within the school-age in the state by virtue of Governor Kayode Fayemi’s Executive Order 1 of 2018 and the State Universal Basic Education Act.

Read More: https://newsbreakers.ng/ekiti-to-dismiss-teachers-collecting-illegal-fees/

Airtel Africa’s Shares Drop By 9.99%

Airtel Africa shares dropped by 9.99 per cent on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) a day after listing, forcing the market indices to close on negative region.

Specifically, the stock which opened trading at N399.30 shed N39.90 or 9.99 per cent to close at N359.40 per share.

Airtel Africa on July 9 listed 3,758,151,504 shares ordinary shares at N363 per share. It appreciated by N36.30 per share or 10 per cent at the first trading day to close at N399. 30 per share.

Read More: https://newsbreakers.ng/airtel-africas-shares-drop-by-9-99/


PTDF Tasks PhD Candidates On Research Works To Solve Challenges

Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), has urged selected candidates for the 2019 overseas PhD scholarship programme to focus on research works that will proffer solutions to challenges in the oil and gas sector.

Dr Bello Gusau, the Executive Secretary of PTDF gave the charge at the induction for beneficiaries of the scholarship programme in Abuja.
“You are here because you have been selected after a rigorous process that looked at your earlier academic work and your statement of purpose.

Read more: https://newsbreakers.ng/ptdf-tasks-phd-candidates-on-research-works-to-solve-challenges/


Microsoft To Open Retail Store In Central London

Microsoft will open a flagship shop in central London on Thursday in a move that aims to reconnect the software giant to its customers (both consumers and businesses).
The first physical retail store for Microsoft in the UK will be located on Oxford Circus (on Regent Street) and covers 21,932 square feet over three floors.

It will apparently be the only Microsoft retail outlet in Europe, and one of just three flagship locations globally, that are intended to give people a taste of the Microsoft experience.

Read more: https://newsbreakers.ng/microsoft-to-open-retail-store-in-central-london/


My Team Played According To Instructions – Stuart Baxter

Coach Stuart Baxter of South Africa in a post-match interview says it is difficult to find positives after one has lost a game.
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Eagles on Wednesday defeated Bafana Bafana of South Africa 2-1 in the quarterfinals of AFCON 2019 in Egypt.

Baxter told reporters that his boys played according to instructions and gave their best.
“It’s difficult when you’ve lost a game in the dying minutes. It’s difficult to find positives.

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Boeing 737 Max: American Airlines Loses $185 Income In Q2

American Airlines says the grounding of its Boeing 737 Max jets led to $185 million in lost income during the second quarter.
American said in a regulatory filing Wednesday that the grounding of its 24 Max jets resulted in about 7,800 cancelled flights in the quarter.

The plane has been grounded since March after two deadly crashes.The world’s biggest airline continues to ride a tide of strong travel demand.

American is raising its estimate for a key figure, revenue for each seat flown one mile, because planes are so full.

Read more: https://newsbreakers.ng/boeing-737-max-american-airlines-loses-185-income-in-q2/

ELECTION RESULTS TRANSMITTED TO SERVER, INEC AD-HOC OFFICERS TELL TRIBUNAL
Some witnesses in the hearing of the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, against the election of President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday told the panel hearing the complaint that results from the presidential poll were transmitted into a server belonging to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Two of the six witnesses called by the petitioners said they served as ad-hoc staff of INEC and testified that results were transmitted electronically to the commission’s server.

Read more: https://newsbreakers.ng/election-results-transmitted-to-server-inec-ad-hoc-officers-tell-tribunal/


OSINBAJO: ETHNO-RELIGIOUS SUSPICION NIGERIA’S GREATEST PROBLEM
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, yesterday lamented the incessant use of ethnic and religious cards to win votes in the country, noting that tribal and religious suspicions had been Nigeria’s greatest problem from the First Republic till date.

Amid the growing level of suspicion across ethnic, religious and political divides, former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd), appealed to all Nigerians to unite against all divisive tendencies currently threatening the country’s peace and security.

Read more: https://newsbreakers.ng/osinbajo-ethno-religious-suspicion-nigerias-greatest-problem/

SENATOR ABBO DOCKED FOR ALLEGEDLY ASSAULTING NURSING MOTHER
The police on Monday arraigned a senator, Elisha Abbo in a Zuba Chief Magistrates’ Court, Abuja, for allegedly assaulting a nursing mother.

Sen. Abbo who represents Adamawa North senatorial Zone however, pleaded not guilty to a two-count charge of criminal force and assault levelled against him.

The police prosecution counsel, James Idachaba told the court that the matter was reported by one Mrs Warmate Osimibibra of plot 426 Adebayo Adodeji Street Utako, at the Maitama Police Station Abuja on May 14.

Read more: https://newsbreakers.ng/senator-abbo-docked-for-allegedly-assaulting-nursing-mother/

SUPER EAGLES LAND IN CAIRO FOR BAFANA CLASH
Ahead of tomorrow’s quarter-final clash with the Bafana Bafana of South Africa, the Super Eagles of Nigeria arrived the ancient city of Cairo few minutes before noon yesterday for the cracker scheduled to hold at the 75,000 capacity Cairo International Stadium.

The arrival was 24 hours ahead of what Head Coach, Gernot Rohr had planned but the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of Egypt 2019, as expected, refused Nigeria’s wish to stay longer than necessary at the coastal city of Alexandria which had housed the team for over three weeks.

Read more: https://newsbreakers.ng/super-eagles-land-in-cairo-for-bafana-clash/

2,259 CORPS MEMBERS GET SKILLS TRAINING IN KANO
Alhaji Ladan Baba, the Coordinator National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Kano says no fewer than 2,259 Batch B stream ‘l’ corps members posted to the State have been trained on various skills acquisition programmes.

Baba told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the passing out parade of the corps members after their three weeks orientation course at NYSC permanent orientation camp in Kusallah, Karaye Local Government Area of the state.

Read more: https://newsbreakers.ng/2259-corps-members-get-skills-training-in-kano/

Twitter Users React as Bandits Block Abuja-Kaduna Road

Nigerians on the micro-blogging site, Twitter have taken to their various handles to react to the blockage of Kaduna-Abuja roads by suspected bandits.

It was gathered that the kidnappers blocked the Kaduna-Abuja expressway on Monday afternoon forcing several motorists to abandon their vehicles and head for nearby bushes to avoid being abducted.

According to online reports, the incident happened a few kilometres to Katari village in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna around 3:30pm.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/twitter-users-react-as-bandits-block-abuja-kaduna-road/


Police Arrests Suspected Cultist, Serial Killer of 38 Persons in Edo

The Edo state police has arrested a man alleged to be a cultist and serial killer of 38 persons.

This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Police Command spokesperson, DSP Chidi Nwabuzor on Monday, April 29, 2018.
According to him, the suspect was arrested last Tuesday following the receipt of credible intelligence, adding that the 37 year old suspect was on a mission to kill a victim before his arrest.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/police-arrests-suspected-cultist-serial-killer-of-38-persons-in-edo/


Lagos and Corporate Baralism

Lagos is a land of fortune and great opportunities as many do say. Many see Lagos as a place where you can sleep a pauper and rise up a millionaire. This bizarre perception of many has attracted a lot of people to the city.

The concentration of most of the infrastructures in the metropolitan city has also attracted many people to this major Nigerian city. The result of the concentration of most of the infrastructures in the major cities in Nigeria such as Lagos means that the majority of business operations and big firms are also attracted to such cities.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/lagos-and-corporate-baralism/

Lecturers Speak On Plagiarism Among Varsities Students

Prof. Peter Okebukola, ex-Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission, NUC has disclosed that over 60 per cent of long essays written by undergraduates in their final year were copied.
Okebukola disclosed this while delivering a lecture in Kwara State recently.

Delivering the lecture, Okebukola said the rate of plagiarism as a form of academic corruption at the Masters degree level was between 15 and 20 percent, while it was eight per cent at the PhD level.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/lecturers-speak-on-plagiarism-among-varsities-students/


How That Epic Arya Stark Scene Affects a Crucial Game of Thrones Prophecy

Warning: This post contains major spoilers for Game of Thrones season 8 Episode 3.
Just when it seemed like there was no hope for the living to defeat the dead in the Battle of Winterfell on Game of Thrones, Arya Stark popped up out of nowhere to kill the Night King. This act, along with a closer reading of her encounter with Melisandre, may hint at an even bigger role for Arya in the show’s final three episodes.

The key to taking down the Night King was the Valyrian steel dagger that Bran gave Arya last season. Using the same hand-switch trick that she first tested out on Brienne, Arya managed to stab him in the stomach despite the fact that he had her hoisted in the air by the throat.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/how-that-epic-arya-stark-scene-affects-a-crucial-game-of-thrones-prophecy/

Raheem Sterling Named Player of the Season by Football Writers

Raheem Sterling was named the 2019 footballer of the year by the Football Writers’ Association on Monday hours after missing out on the players’ player of the year award.

The Manchester City and England forward topped the poll of the 400-strong FWA membership as a clear winner, with 62 percent of the votes, more than 100 ahead of Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/raheem-sterling-named-player-of-the-season-by-football-writers/

Premier League: 10 Talking Points from The Weekend’s Action

Chris Hughton’s position looks uncertain after five successful years, Youri Tielemans catches the eye but Leicester will face a battle to keep him and Wolves show the way forward.
1) Manchester City equipped to handle stress
When was the last time Manchester City finished a Premier League match with four centre-halves on the pitch? Pep Guardiola, who admitted he had been “trembling”, said he would have brought on another one if he had not already used all his substitutes and Sean Dyche said, with some pride, that he could tell the City manager was anxious. “I saw Pep Guardiola with my own eyes – and I heard it too – screaming, ‘Get it in the corner.’ That’s some compliment.”

It was certainly not a stress-free afternoon at Turf Moor for the league leaders and reigning champions but 12 league wins in a row suggest City can handle the pressure. If they can make it 14, it will guarantee the championship trophy staying in Manchester and there are no signs that they will not be able to cope now the heat of the battle is close to intolerable.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/premier-league-10-talking-points-from-the-weekends-action/


President Muhammadu Buhari Speaks On ASUU’s Incessant Strikes

President Muhammadu Buhari has decried the incessant strikes by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), saying the strikes are inimical to the health and progress of the higher institutions in Nigeria.

The President made this known during the 41st convocation ceremony of the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria during the weekend.
Speaking during the convocation ceremony, President Buhari noted that the action is worrisome and disheartening.

Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/president-muhammadu-buhari-speaks-on-asuus-incessant-strikes/


Senate President Saraki Bags Ambassadorial Appointment

The International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) has nominated Nigeria’s outgoing Senate president, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, as an ambassador-at-large.
This was disclosed in a statement released by the Senate’s Media office.

“In a letter dated March 16, 2019, the Diplomatic Head of the Commission to Nigeria and other African Countries, Ambassador Friday Sani stated that as a sequel to the approval of the World Secretary General of the IHRC, Dr. Saraki has been appointed as one of the revered Ambassadors-at-Large of the multinational body.”
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/senate-president-saraki-bags-ambassadorial-appointment/


Security Operatives Arrest Four Persons Over Alleged Murder of Ex-lawmaker

Security operatives in Anambra State have arrested four persons for allegedly killing Chief Anthony Frank Igboka, former House of Assembly lawmaker.

According to reports, the suspects were arrested in Asaba, Delta state.
The news of the arrest was confirmed by a senior police officer who pleaded anonymity.

Security operatives in Anambra State have arrested four persons for allegedly killing Chief Anthony Frank Igboka, former House of Assembly lawmaker.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/security-operatives-arrest-four-persons-over-alleged-murder-of-ex-lawmaker/

Emiliano Sala’s Dad, Horacio Dies of Heart Attack

Horacio, the father of late Cardiff City striker, Emiliano Sala, has reportedly passed away barely three months after the death of his son.

According to reports, Horacio passed away on Friday at age 58 following a heart attack in the village where he lived.

The news of his death was confirmed by Progreso mayor, Julio Mueller.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/emiliano-salas-dad-horacio-dies-of-heart-attack/


Kizz Daniel Releases Poko Music Video

Nigerian singer and songwriter Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, better known as Kizz Daniel has released the video to his hit single, Poko.

It was released on Friday, April 26, 2019.

The song chronicles Daniel’s experience, pursuing a supposedly voluptuous woman who caught his eye. The video tries its best to portray the same.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/kizz-daniel-releases-poko-music-video/


Sess Features Wizkid in Soco Remix Music Video

Nigerian producer Sess has released a remix of the song, titled, “Soco” (PRBLM Remix) featuring Wizkid.

The song showcases Sess’ mastery of sounds and genres beyond afrobeats without featuring wholesale changes to the song than the production, and it is bliss.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/sess-features-wizkid-in-soco-remix-music-video/


Oscar Winner Malek Hints At Villain Role in Bond 25

Oscar winner Rami Malek hinted Thursday he would appear as the villain in a new James Bond thriller that will see Daniel Craig bow out as 007 after eight years.

The 25th edition of one of the world’s most enduring Hollywood franchises will also see the return of Ralph Fiennes and Lea Seydoux.

Malek won this year’s Best Actor Oscar for his portrayal of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury in “Bohemian Rhapsody”.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/oscar-winner-malek-hints-at-villain-role-in-bond-25/



British Rapper Not3s Out With New Single Titled, Wanting

British-Nigerian rapper, Not3s has release his first single for the year titled “Wanting” with an accompanying video.

“Wanting” is a summer soundtrack which explains how he is wanting a girl and are juxtaposed by the dark visuals.

The singer goes on to pour out his heartfelt vocals and list the reason he’s focused on one girl, promising to treat her right while touching upon her broken heart, emotions, and mistreated feelings.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/british-rapper-not3s-out-with-new-single-titled-wanting/

President Muhammadu Buhari Arrives Maiduguri, Inaugurates Projects

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived the Nigerian Air Force Wing of the Maiduguri International Airport for his one-day official visit and commission of some projects in the state.

It was gathered that the presidential jet landed on Thursday morning at about 10:45am.

The president was received by the state governor Kashim Shettima and his Deputy Usman Durkwa and members of the national and state house of assemblies with some top officials.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/president-muhammadu-buhari-arrives-maiduguri-inaugurates-projects/


Osun Governorship Election: APC Accuses PDP of Defaming Justice Oyewole

Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Osun state has been accused of defaming Justice Oyewole.

The accusation was made in a statement signed by the spokesperson to the ruling All Progressive Congress, Kunle Oyatomi on Wednesday, April 24, 2019.

According to the statement, Oyatomi noted it is irresponsible for the PDP and its minions to so unjustly and viciously defame the high court judge.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/osun-governorship-election-apc-accuses-pdp-of-defaming-justice-oyewole/


Reps Adjourn Sitting as Shi’ites Invade NASS, Pulls Down Gate

The House of Representatives on Wednesday adjourned sitting over the invasion of the National Assembly by members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) also known as Shi’ites.

Members of the movement are said to be protesting against the continued detention of their leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky since December 2015.

It was gathered that the protest which began as early as 7 am on Wednesday saw the Shittes storming the main gate of the National Assembly near the National Arcade and asked the security operatives stationed there to grant them passage.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/reps-adjourn-sitting-as-shiites-invade-nass-pulls-down-gate/


American DIY Master Features Davido in New Single Titled, All I Want

American DIY master and Independent marketing Maven Russ has dropped a new brand single titled, All I Want featuring Nigerian music star, Davido.

The song was released on Wednesday, April 24, 2019.

“All I Want” is topically about a seemingly distant wonder-woman yonder and is perfectly themed for a Russ-styled party, complete with a slew of scantily clad, beautiful women adding lustre to a classically designed home and a little chaos.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/american-diy-master-features-davido-in-new-single-titled-all-i-want/



Nigerian Pirates Abduct Six Sailors from Oil Tanker
Pirates off Nigeria’s oil-rich south have stormed a small oil tanker, kidnapping six sailors, the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) said on Thursday, the latest in a string of such attacks.

The Apecus, a Palau-flagged petroleum products tanker of 3,100 deadweight tonnes, was attacked on Friday as it was anchored off Bonny Island, south of oil hub of Port Harcourt, according to the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre.

“An anchored tanker was boarded by unauthorised persons who kidnapped six crew and escaped,” the piracy watchdog said, adding that the rest of the crew were reported to be safe. No details of their nationalities were given.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/nigerian-pirates-abduct-six-sailors-from-oil-tanker/

President Muhammadu Buhari Arrives Lagos, Inaugurates projects

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA) Ikeja, Lagos for his one-day official visit and commission of some projects in the state.

The visit is expected to last between 11:00am and 3pm, during which traffic will be diverted on some key routes around Ikeja and its environs.

The president was received by the state governor Akinwumni Ambode and other dignitaries including Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo state, Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State and Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/president-muhammadu-buhari-arrives-lagos-inaugurates-projects/


Plateau PDP Suspends Chairman, Deputy Over Alleged Diversion of Campaign, IDPs Funds

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State has suspended its Chairman, Hon. Damishi Sango, and Deputy Chairman Hon. Amos Gombi Goyol over alleged diversion of presidential campaign funds and N9.8 million meant for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) during the 2019 General Elections.

This was disclosed by the party’s Publicity Secretary John Akans during an interview with journalists at the party’s secretariat in Jos on Wednesday.

Speaking with Journalists, Akans revealed that a vote of no confidence has been passed on the state chairman and his deputy stressing it was the resolution of the party.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/plateau-pdp-suspends-chairman-deputy-over-alleged-diversion-of-campaign-idps-funds/


6 Feared Killed in Ogun State Cult Clash

No fewer than six people are feared dead in a bloody fight involving suspected members of cult groups on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, in Ogun state.

It was gathered that the incident which occurred at Tosunkun Sagamu involved members of the Aiye Confraternity and a rival cult, the Eiye Confraternity.

It was learnt that both cult groups lost six person, three on each side.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/6-feared-killed-in-ogun-state-cult-clash/


Niger State Governor Sets Up Inauguration, Appraisal Committee

Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger state has set up two 65-man committees to lead his inauguration for his second term.

The two committees are Project, Policy, Programmes and Appraisal Committee and the Inauguration Committee.

The inauguration committee which is chaired by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Honorable Mikahil Bmitosahi is saddled with the task of handling all preparations for the May 29 inauguration.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/niger-state-governor-sets-up-inauguration-appraisal-committee/


President Buhari to Intervene in Senate presidential Race

President Muhammadu Buhari will intervene in the Senate Presidential race.

This was disclosed by a source (name withheld) during an interview with journalist on Tuesday, April 23, 2019.

The source revealed that President Buhari may hold a frank meeting with two of the three aspirants for Senate President, Sen. Danjuma Goje and Sen. Ali Ndume on the adoption of Senate Leader Ahmad Lawan for the office.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/president-buhari-to-intervene-in-senate-presidential-race/

Sterling Calls For 9-Point Penalty for Racist Fans’ Clubs
Manchester City and England forward Raheem Sterling has called on clubs whose fans racially abuse players to be hit with a nine-point penalty, saying current punishments meant the issue was “nowhere near being sorted” by football authorities.

Sterling made this call in a press release on Times newspaper.

According to him, soccer authorities must adopt radical changes to tackle the menace after signing a manifesto that calls for consistent and suitable punishment for racist and discriminatory behaviour.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/sterling-calls-for-9-point-penalty-for-racist-fans-clubs/


Aruna Quadri Insists He is Ready To Go Against the World’s Best

Nigeria star table tennis player, Aruna Quadri has said he is fit to rock the boat against the world’s best as the main draw of the singles kick off today Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the ITTF World Championships holding in Budapest, Hungary.
The star Athlete made this known during an interview with Journalists on Sunday, April 22, 2019.

Speaking with Journalists, Aruna noted that he is fully fit to take on any opponent, adding that he is ready to make himself and his country proud in Budapest.

Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/aruna-quadri-insists-he-is-ready-to-go-against-the-worlds-best/


2019 UTME: JAMB Arrests 100 Exam Cheats, Shut Down 2 CBT Centres in Abia

No fewer than 100 suspected candidates have been arrested by security operatives across four centres for alleged involvement in examination malpractices at the just-concluded 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) that was conducted from April 15 to 17, 2019.

This was contained in the Joint Admissions Matriculation Board (JAMB) official weekly bulletin on Monday, April 22, 2019 signed by the Board’s Head, Media and Information, Dr Fabian Benjamin.

According to Fabian, the fraudsters were engaged in multiple registrations to facilitate impersonation during the examination.

Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/2019-utme-jamb-arrests-100-exam-cheats-shut-down-2-cbt-centres-in-abia/

UNICEF Confirms Death of 47 Children in Sri Lanka Suicide Bomb Attack

The United Nations has revealed that no fewer than 45 children were among the 320 people killed in the suicide bomb attack in Sri Lanka.

This was disclosed by the UNICEF spokesman Christophe Boulierac during an interview with Journalists in Geneva on Tuesday, April 23, 2019.

Speaking with Journalists, Christophe noted that the toll from Sunday’s attacks could rise as many other minors are wounded while others are fighting for their lives.

Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/unicef-confirms-death-of-47-children-in-sri-lanka-suicide-bomb-attack/

President Buhari Asks Ministers to Submit Handover Notes

Ahead of the May 29 inauguration, President Muhammadu Buhari has called on various ministers to submit their handover notes on or before April 23, 2019.

The directive was contained in a circular with reference no: FMF/PSSD/HON/32 dated April 8, 2019, and signed by the Minister of Finance, Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed.

The circular directs permanent secretaries and heads of extra-ministerial departments to send their handover briefs.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/president-buhari-asks-ministers-to-submit-handover-notes/


PDP Suspends Peaceful Protest in KanoThe Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano has suspended its planned protest against the alleged unlawful arrest, detention, intimidation and threat to life of members of the party by the ruling All Progressive party (APC) in the state,

This was disclosed in a statement signed its governorship candidate spokesman, Sanusi Bature on Wednesday, April 17, 2019

According to him, the party decided to suspend the peaceful protest against the backdrop of noticing a relative progress over their concern on alleged violation of party members’ fundamental rights.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/pdp-suspends-peaceful-protest-in-kano/


Buhari Signs N30,000 Minimum Wage into Law
President Muhammadu Buhari has signed into law the Minimum Wage Repeal and Re-Enactment Act, 2019.

By this act, the new minimum wage is now N30,000.

The President assented to the Act on Thursday in Abuja, mandating all employers of labour across the country to pay workers a minimum of N30,000 monthly wage.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/buhari-signs-n30000-minimum-wage-into-law/


Champions League Exit Will not Change Guardiola’s Support of VAR

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insisted VAR does produce “fair football” despite a cruel Champions League quarter-final exit on away goals to Tottenham after a pulsating tie ended 4-4 on aggregate.

City were 4-3 victors in Wednesday’s second leg, but for the third straight season failed to reach the last four under Guardiola as two big VAR reviews went in Spurs’ favour.

Firstly, Fernando Llorente’s decisive goal 17 minutes from time stood despite the ball appearing to clip the Spaniard’s hand on its way into the net.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/champions-league-exit-will-not-change-guardiolas-support-of-var/


Senate Passes 7 Bills Rejected By President Buhari

The Senate on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, passed seven bills that were earlier rejected by President Muhammadu Buhari.

The passage of the bills followed clause-by-clause consideration by Committee of the Whole after the upper chamber initiated moves to override the president in the fourth Alteration Bill No. 28.

According to the senate, the bills were reconsidered and passed in line with legislative procedures.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/senate-passes-7-bills-rejected-by-president-buhari/

Ogun State Governor-Elect Appoints Eniola Badmus and Olamide as Members of Transition Team

The newly elected governor of Ogun state, Dapo Abiodun has announced Nigerian actress Eniola Badmus and Popular Nigerian musician Adedeji Olamide as part of his commerce and industry team.

Abiodun disclosed this on his Instagram handle on Monday, April 15, 2019.

Taking to his Instagram handle, the Ogun State Governor released the list with the title “Prince Dapo Abiodun Economic Transition Committee.”
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/ogun-state-governor-elect-appoints-eniola-badmus-and-olamide-as-members-of-transition-team/



Lagos State Governor-Elect Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Unveil key Road Map

Lagos State Governor-elect, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat have unveiled a key road map to adopt in actualising the vision for a greater Lagos.

This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by Owoseni Olukotun, the National Coordinator of Vision LOUD, a political group championing the Lagos higher dreams.

According to the statement, the event which is organised to appreciate Lagosians for massively voting for them at the recent governorship election is billed to hold at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island by 6pm prompt on Saturday, April 27, 2019.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/lagos-state-governor-elect-sanwo-olu-deputy-unveil-key-road-map/



France Launches Global Contest to Design New Notre-Dame Spire

France will invite architects from around the world to submit designs for rebuilding the spire of Notre-Dame cathedral that was destroyed in a devastating blaze, Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said Wednesday.

The goal is “to give Notre-Dame a new spire that is adapted to the techniques and the challenges of our era,” Philippe told reporters a day after President Emmanuel Macron vowed to rebuild the cathedral “even more beautifully” within five years.

Thousands of Parisians and tourists watched in horror Monday as flames engulfed a monument that has symbolised Paris for nearly a millennium, toppling the spire and gutting a large part of the roof.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/france-launches-global-contest-to-design-new-notre-dame-spire/



Supreme Court Upholds Fayemi’s Election

The Supreme Court has upheld the election of Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State.

The court, in a unanimous judgment of a five-man panel, held on Wednesday that the appeal by Segun Oni, was statute barred.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/supreme-court-upholds-fayemis-election/



EFCC Officials Apprehend Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia After Court Strikes Out Corruption Charges

Officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have apprehended Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, a dismissed judge of the Federal High Court, after corruption charges against her were struck out.

According to reports, Aumogobia was apprehended at a Lagos High Court Sitting in Lagos on Tuesday, April 16, 2019.

It was gathered that about 10 officials of the EFCC surrounded Ofili-Ajumogobia as she attempted to leave the courtroom at 10.24 am after the ruling by Justice Hakeem Oshodi.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/efcc-officials-apprehend-justice-ofili-ajumogobia-after-court-strikes-out-corruption-charges/

LASU Management Speaks On Diversion of University Pension Funds

The Lagos State University (LASU) has reacted to the publications making round that its management diverted N189 million staff pension fund to buy luxury cars.

The institution reacted to the claim in a statement through its Spokesman, Ademola Adekoya on Monday, April 15, 2019.

According to the statement, Ademola described the publication as false and baseless reports, adding that the university did not borrow money from its staffs Contributory Fund to finance accreditation expenses.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/lasu-management-speaks-on-diversion-of-university-pension-funds/

CCT Fixes Thursday for Judgment in Onnoghen’s Trial

The Code of Conduct Tribunal on Monday fixed Thursday for its final judgment in the charges of false and non-declaration of assets instituted against Justice Walter Onnoghen, who reportedly resigned as the Chief Justice of Nigeria on April 4.

The Danladi Umar-led three-man bench fixed the date for judgment after the prosecution led by Mr. Aliyu Umar (SAN), and the defence led by Mr. Okon Efut (SAN), adopted their final addresses.

During the proceedings, the defence, in their final arguments, maintained that the prosecution failed to prove the six counts beyond reasonable doubt as required by law and urged the tribunal to dismiss the case.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/cct-fixes-thursday-for-judgment-in-onnoghens-trial/

EFCC Reveals New Trick Used by Car Thieves

Car thieves have resorted to a new trick to steal cars from individuals and car dealers by issuing stolen or dud cheque.

This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Monday, April 15, 2019.

According to the statement, the commission said it discovered this while investigating the petitions against one Babatunde Oni who is also known as Olu Daniel.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/efcc-reveals-new-trick-used-by-car-thieves/

Five Things We Learned in European Football This Weekend

Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain both squandered chances to retain their domestic titles on a weekend which saw a much-changed Barcelona take their eye off the ball in La Liga.

In France, the weekend was overshadowed by racist abuse suffered by Amiens player Prince-Desir Gouano.

AFP Sport looks at some of the main talking points from across the continent:
Racism rearing ugly head again
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/five-things-we-learned-in-european-football-this-weekend-2/

Finance Minister Assures Nigerians There is no Plan to Remove Fuel Subsidy Now

Finance Minister Zainab Ahmed on Sunday assured Nigerians that the government has no intention to remove fuel subsidy.

Mrs. Ahmed spoke during a joint briefing with Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Godwin Emefiele and Minister of Budget and National Planning Udoma Udo Udoma on the sidelines of the 2019 IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington DC.

Speaking against the backdrop of long queues emerging at some filling stations amid the fear that a removal was imminent, Ahmed said;
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/finance-minister-assures-nigerians-there-is-no-plan-to-remove-fuel-subsidy-now/

The fall of Sudan’s strongman Omar Al-Bashir yesterday elicited reactions from the global community with Mali’s Prime Minister Moussa Mara saying his “departure” shares the same principle with that of Algeria’s 82-year-old Abdelaziz Bouteflika who resigned as president following weeks of protest by citizens.

Mara, in a statement issued in response to an enquiry by The Guardian, said the increasingly young and connected (and therefore demanding) African population would be less and less tolerant of leaders as “special situations” become “detonators of these movements.”

“When a president, after 30 years in power, is still struggling to allow a regular supply of basic necessities in his country and takes unbearable measures for the purse of the weakest, he will face a popular movement,” Mara told The Guardian through one of his aides.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/fall-of-sudans-strongman-sends-signals-to-cameroon-uganda-others/



Presidential Poll: FG Warns Atiku Against Overheating Polity Through Self-Help

The Federal Government on Thursday warned the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alh. Atiku Abubakar against resorting to self-help over the outcome of the February 23 presidential election.

The Federal Government issued the warning through its Minister of Information and Culture, Alh. Lai Mohammed during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, April 11, 2019.

This is coming few days after posters with the inscriptions, ‘’The Pukka, H E Atiku Abubakar, The Real and the Right’’ resurfaced across major streets in Abuja.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/presidential-poll-fg-warns-atiku-against-overheating-polity-through-self-help/


Texas Politician Seeks Law to Penalise Men Who Masturbate

Masturbation is likely to become a crime in the forthcoming months in the US state of Texas.

The act called the “Man’s Right to Know Act” ensures that any man who produces or releases semen outside of sex pays $1000 (N360,000).

American politician, Jessica Farrar, has requested the court to ensure that any man who is caught masturbating pays a fine of $1000 (N360,000) if caught in the act.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/texas-politician-seeks-law-to-penalise-men-who-masturbate/


Fears of Clashes in Sudan as Protesters Defy Military Curfew

Large crowds have remained on the streets of the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, ignoring a night-time curfew declared by the country’s new military council.

Long-time President Omar al-Bashir was overthrown and arrested on Thursday after months of street protests.
‘SAME REGIME’

But demonstrators say the military council is part of the same regime.

The fresh stand-off has raised fears of a violent confrontation between protesters and the army.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/fears-of-clashes-in-sudan-as-protesters-defy-military-curfew/



NYSC DG Warns Corps Members Against Unnecessary Travelling

The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Suleiman Kazaure has called on Corps members against unnecessary travelling.

Kazaure made this call when he visited corps members at the NYSC permanent Orientation camp Afikpo, Ebonyi state on Thursday, April 11, 2019.

Represented by Mrs. Nnenna Ukonu, Director, NYSC Corps Mobilisation Department, Kazaure lamented the number of deaths during travels in recent years.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/nysc-dg-warns-corps-members-against-unnecessary-travelling/



JAMB Arrests Professor For Exam Malpractice in Abuja

A man who claimed to be a professor, Jide Jisus, has been arrested for alleged examination malpractice during the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

According to the examination board, Jide was arrested by operatives of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps on Thursday, April 11, 2019.

Speaking on the arrest, the examination board noted that the man snuck into the Computer-Based Test Centre in Jabi trying to assist his daughter but was later arrested by operatives and is now in their custody.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/jamb-arrests-professor-for-exam-malpractice-in-abuja/

18 Items JAMB Forbids Candidates From Bringing to CBT Exam Centre

As the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) begins today (Thursday), the Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned candidates against bringing in some prohibited items into the examination halls.

JAMB spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, said the items were prohibited in order to secure the sanctity and integrity of the board’s examination.

He said examination officials are allowed to scrutinise eye glasses or similar devices and when convinced that such items may compromise the sanctity of the examination, the examination official should confiscate them.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/18-items-jamb-forbids-candidates-from-bringing-to-cbt-exam-centre/





Junior Achievement Nigeria to Train 1million Youths on Entrepreneurial Education

In order to tackle unemployment, a non-profit economic education organization, Junior Achievement Nigeria, JAN says it has concluded its plans to train one million youth on entrepreneurial education.

This was disclosed by the group’s Executive Director, Mrs. Simi Nwogugu during the group’s 20th anniversary celebration.

Speaking with Journalists, Mrs. Simi said the group is prepared to train young people and impact them with the knowledge to operate in the global economy as well as equip adults with the tools to earn and keep their job in the present of dispensation.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/junior-achievement-nigeria-to-train-1million-youths-on-entrepreneurial-education/



N-Power Beneficiaries: FG Gives Update on Payment of March Stipend

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Job Creation and Youth Empowerment, Mr. Afolabi Imoukhuede has assured beneficiaries of the N-Power scheme that they would get their March stipend this week.

Afolabi made this known during an interview with Journalists in Abuja on Thursday.

According to him, the delay is from the Ministry of Finance and the Accountant General’s Office, adding that the Federal Government is addressing the issue.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/n-power-beneficiaries-fg-gives-update-on-payment-of-march-stipend/



FRSC to Commence Full Implementation of Penalty Point on Traffic Offenders

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it will commence full implementation of the penalty point system on traffic offenders from June 1.

Speaking on Wednesday at a summit on information technology at the national headquarters, Abuja, Boboye Oyeyemi, FRSC’s corps marshal, said the penalty points are allotted to traffic offences accumulated in the driver’s record.

According to Oyeyemi, with the development, offenders who violate the regulations for a stipulated number of times will be sent back to driving school for a retraining.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/frsc-to-commence-full-implementation-of-penalty-point-on-traffic-offenders/

Ukraine Medical School: Minister Urges Students to Confirm Authenticity Before Enrolment

Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has urged Nigerian students intending to study medicine in Ukraine to be sure of the authenticity of the institution before enrolment.

Adewole gave the advice in a statement issued on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Abuja.

He said that the Federal Government had recently been notified by the Ukrainian Ministry of Health that it could not guarantee the quality of education delivered by the Odessa National Medical University.

Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/ukraine-medical-school-minister-urges-students-to-confirm-authenticity-before-enrolment/



2019 UTME: JAMB Speaks On Timetable Clash With WASSCE

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says there is no clash between its timetable and that of the West African Examination Council (WAEC) as being widely speculated and criticised.

Dr Fabian Benjamin, Head of Public Relations, JAMB, gave the clarification during an interview with Journalists in Lagos.

According to the timetable, WAEC students who are expected to write Animal Husbandry on April 11 by 9:00 a.m. are also expected to sit for the UTME the same day.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/2019-utme-jamb-speaks-on-timetable-clash-with-wassce/



Sex Romp Death: Education Minister Decries Drug Abuse Among Students
The Minister of state for Education, Prof. Anthony Anwuka who hails from Imo state has called on the heads of tertiary institutions to end drug abuse and cultism in the institutions.

The minister’s call is coming few days after the death of three students of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo state at the Sunshine castle Hotel, Ihiagwa.

Speaking with Journalists, the minister said the heads of institutions must work hard to ensure that drug abuse, cultism and all forms of indiscipline are curbed in the tertiary institutions.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/sex-romp-death-education-minister-decries-drug-abuse-among-students/



Ekiti State Government Approves Renovation of Ado Ekiti Secretariat

In order to ensure a conducive working environment for the state’s civil servants, the Ekiti State Government has approved the renovation of the State’s secretariat in Ado Ekiti.

This was disclosed by the state’s Acting Head of Service HOS, Mrs. Peju Babafemi on Wednesday after inspecting the secretariat.

According to her, the move was in keeping with the Fayemi-led administration’s promise to ensure a conducive working environment for the state’s civil servants.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/ekiti-state-government-approves-renovation-of-ado-ekiti-secretariat/



Fayemi Urges Ekiti State Executive Council to Shun Corruption

Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has threatened to sack any member of the state executive council found displaying incompetence and engaging in corruption.

Fayemi disclosed this while swearing in 14 new set of commissioners and special advisers in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday, April 9, 2019.

The swearing-in came after the names of the commissioners-designate were approved by the state’s House of Assembly.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/fayemi-urges-ekiti-state-executive-council-to-shun-corruption/

NSCDC Deploys 39 Officers to UTME Centres in Niger State
Thirty-nine personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC have been deployed to provide security for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination in different parts of Niger state.
This was disclosed by the Corps Commandant in the state, Mr. Philip Ayuba during an interview with Journalists in Minna on Tuesday.
According to Mr. Ayuba, security will be provided in the 17 computer-based centres for the conduct of the UTME in Niger which kicks off on Tuesday.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/nscdc-deploys-39-officers-to-utme-centres-in-niger-state/


2019 UTME: JAMB Urges Candidates To Adhere To Printing Slip Order
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board has advised candidates sitting for the 2019 UTME to adhere strictly to the printing order of their examination slips.
The exam board made this known in its weekly bulletin issued by the head, media and information, Dr. Fabian Benjamin in Lagos.
In the bulletin tagged “JAMBULLETIN” the board also provided instructions for those who are unable to access their slip through the exam portal.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/2019-utme-jamb-urges-candidates-to-adhere-to-printing-slip-order/


Appeal Court Upholds 15-Year Jail Term for TASUED NASU Executives
A Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan has upheld the 15-year jail term handed to three non-Academic Staff Union executives of Tai Solarin University of Education, who were accused of converting to personal use the sum of N6.6m belonging to the union.
Chairman of the union in the school, Mr. Samuel Adeyemi, the union secretary, Mr. Tosin Amuludun, and treasurer, Mrs. Temilade Yusuf, were arraigned before an Ogun State High Court sitting in Abeokuta by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission for the crime.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/appeal-court-upholds-15-year-jail-term-for-tasued-nasu-executives/



UNICEF Condemns Yemen School Blast Killing 14 Children
The UN children’s fund has condemned a blast near two schools in Yemen’s rebel-held capital Sana’a that it said “killed 14 children and critically injured 16” this week.
In a statement on Tuesday, UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Geert Cappelaere, disclosed that the time of Sunday’s blast was “almost lunchtime and students were in class.”
“The critically injured children, many of whom are fighting for their lives, are now in hospitals in Sana’a. Most are under the age of nine. One girl succumbed to her injuries yesterday morning,” Cappelaere said.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/unicef-condemns-yemen-school-blast-killing-14-children/



Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Inaugurates 20-Man Transition Committee
In order to ensure a seamless transfer of power, the Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has inaugurated a 20-man transition committee.
According to reports, the inauguration ceremony took place on Tuesday, April 9, 2019.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/governor-akinwunmi-ambode-inaugurates-20-man-transition-committee/

Motunrayo Anikulapo-Kuti Expresses Disappointment Over Fela & Davido Comparison

Motunrayo Anikulapo-Kuti, daughter of iconic Afrobeat singer, Fela Kuti, has shut down an Instagram user who she deemed was diminishing her late father’s legacy, reiterating that she will not accept any unworthy comparison in this regard.

She expressed her disappointment at an Instagram user who said Davido is a better artiste than Fela.

The Instagram user by name Efe Kpokpogri through his Instagram account; @officialefe opined that is a wrong statement to say Fela is better than Davido rather, it is only appropriate to say otherwise.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/motunrayo-anikulapo-kuti-expresses-disappointment-over-fela-davido-comparison/



Simi Releases Official Album Cover for Omo Charlie Champagne

Nigerian singer and songwriter Simisola Ogunleye popularly known as Simi has revealed the cover for her upcoming ‘Omo Charlie Champagne.”

The Ayo singer made this known on her Instagram handle on Tuesday, April 2, 2019.

Taking to her Instagram handle, Simi revealed that the “Omo Charlie Champagne” is an incredible piece of work and should be what’s on listeners mind if they’re looking for songs to preorder.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/simi-releases-official-album-cover-for-omo-charlie-champagne/



Cardi B Leads 2019 Billboard Music Awards Nomination

American rapper and singer Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, known professionally as Cardi B, leads the nominations for the 2019 Billboard Music Awards.

The American rapper led the nomination with a whopping 21 nominations.

She earned the nominations in several categories which include, “Top Selling Artist” and “Top Rap Album.”
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/cardi-b-leads-2019-billboard-music-awards-nomination/




Ibe Kachikwu Reacts to Claim That ExxonMobil is Leaving NigeriaIbe Kachikwu Reacts to Claim That ExxonMobil is Leaving Nigeria

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, has reacted to the report making the rounds that he is aware that oil giant, ExxonMobil is set to leave Nigeria.

The minister made this clarification during the opening of 2019 Nigeria Oil and Gas Opportunity Fair in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State on Thursday, April 3, 2019.

Speaking with journalists, Kachikwu said he had not been officially informed by the oil company of any plan to leave the country.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/ibe-kachikwu-reacts-to-claim-that-exxonmobil-is-leaving-nigeria/



NUC, Other Stakeholders Speak On Education Reform in Nigeria

In a bid to address the shortage of skills and the high unemployment rate in the country, the National University Commission, NUC and other stakeholders in the education sector have proposed N823 billion to reform the nation’s university education system.

This was disclosed by the Director of Accreditation, Dr. Noel Saliu during his presentation at a media stakeholders’ interactive session with the Organised Private Sector, OPS in Lagos.

Speaking on the Revitilisation of Higher Education in Nigeria, Saliu noted that the move will be achieved through Triple Helix of University-Industry-Government relationships model adopted by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, NESG.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/nuc-other-stakeholders-speak-on-education-reform-in-nigeria/

Bayelsa State Governor Increases Corps Members Allowance

Seriake Dickson, governor of Bayelsa state, has approved an upward review of the monthly allowance for serving members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) posted to the state, effectively from April.

The governor made this known on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 when the Director-General of the scheme visited him in Yenagoa.

In a statement issued by Fidelis Soriwei, special adviser to the governor on media relations, Dickson described corps members as critical national assets that need the support and protection of every right thinking individual to enable them carry out their assignments effectively.

Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/bayelsa-state-governor-increases-corps-members-allowance/




INEC Declares Wike Winner of Rivers Guber Poll

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Nyesom Wike, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Rivers state, as the winner of the governorship election.

Teddy Adias, returning officer for the election, made the declaration at the head office of INEC in the state.

He said Wike polled 886,264 votes ahead of Biokpomabo Awara, candidate of the African Alliance Congress (AAC), who garnered 173,859 votes.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/inec-declares-wike-winner-of-rivers-guber-poll/



Kano Poll Tribunal Receives 33 Petitions

No fewer than 33 petitions have been submitted at the Kano state election tribunal.

Chairman of the Tribunal, Justice Yusufu Ubale Muhammad revealed this at the inaugural sitting of the tribunal in Sokoto.

The petitions according to him were for State House of Assembly and National Assembly election adding that there were no petitions yet on the governorship election.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/kano-poll-tribunal-receives-33-petitions/



Reactions as Dangote Asks Northern Governors to Combat Extreme Poverty

Africa’s richest man and President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, on Wednesday expressed concern about the high rate of poverty in the North, saying northern governors should wake up to address the problem.

Dangote stated this when he delivered a keynote address at the 4th edition of Kaduna Economic and Investment summit (KADInvest 4.0).

He noted that 60 per cent of northerners lived in extreme poverty, saying it was unacceptable for a people with vast arable land for agriculture to live in poverty.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/reactions-as-dangote-asks-northern-governors-to-combat-extreme-poverty/



Two FUTO Students Die After Tramadol-induced Sex Romp

Two undergraduates of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri have been confirmed dead after engaging in a suspected foursome sex romp with a female student of the institution.

It was gathered that the incident occurred at the Sunshine Lodge in Ihiagwa near the FUTO campus.

The news of the death was confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Orlando Ikeokwu on Wednesday, April 3, 2019.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/two-futo-students-die-after-tramadol-induced-sex-romp/

Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi Appoints Five More Special Advisers

In a bid to further position the administration for effective service delivery, the Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi has approved the appointment of five additional advisers to his cabinet.

This was made known in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Yinka Oyebode on Wednesday.

According to the statement, all appointments are with immediate effect.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/ekiti-state-governor-kayode-fayemi-appoints-five-more-special-advisers/


NYSC Threatens to Withdraw Corps Members from Bayelsa

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has threatened to withdraw corps members from Bayelsa state if their security is not guaranteed.

NYSC Director-General Suleiman Kazaure, issued this threat on Tuesday, April 2 when he visited the 2019 Batch ‘A’ Orientation Camp Kaiama in Kolokuma/Popkuma local government area of the state.

During his visit, the NYSC DG also visited Governor Seriake Dickson at the Government House in Yenagoa.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/nysc-threatens-to-withdraw-corps-members-from-bayelsa/



Four Killed in Fresh Taraba Communal Clash

Four people were feared killed, others injured and many houses burnt in a fresh crisis between Jukun/Tiv ethnic groups in Taraba State.

It was gathered that the clash occurred at Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State on Monday, April 1, 2019.

Speaking with Journalists, an eyewitness identified as Jerry Luka, said the crisis started at Kente village Monday evening when youths from both ethnic groups had a misunderstanding.

Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/four-killed-in-fresh-taraba-communal-clash/



ICPC Shut Down Fake Medical, Nursing College in Nsukka, Enugu State

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has shut down a fake medical and nursing college in Enugu State.

The college is named the International College of Professions and is located in Nsukka.

This was disclosed by ICPC spokesperson, Rasheedat Okoduwa in Abuja on Tuesday, April 2, 2019.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/icpc-shut-down-fake-medical-nursing-college-in-nsukka-enugu-state/


Police Arrest Teacher Over Death of SS3 Pupil in Akure

The physics teacher of Ijo Mimo High School, Akure, the Ondo State capital, Mrs Kura, who allegedly sent the head boy of the school, Temidayo Oluwole, to pluck mangoes has been arrested.

This is coming few hours after the death of the school head boy who died after he fell from the mango tree.

This was made known by the State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Joseph during an interview with Journalists on Tuesday, April 2, 2019.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/police-arrest-teacher-over-death-of-ss3-pupil-in-akure/

What Nigerians Should Expect from Buhari in the Next Four Years – VP Osinbajo

The focus of the Buhari administration in the next four years will be to address, among other things, the deficiencies in the quality of human resources caused by poor education and healthcare, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN.

Prof Osinbajo spoke on Monday at the University of Lagos where he delivered the Convocation Lecture ahead of the university’s 50th anniversary.

This report of his speech was contained in a press release by Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity, Office of the Vice President on the 1st of April 2019.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/what-nigerians-should-expect-from-buhari-in-the-next-four-years-vp-osinbajo/




JAMB Shifts Printing of 2019 UTME Slips to April 4

The Head of Media and Publicity, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Dr Fabian Benjamin says the examination board has rescheduled printing of the 2019 Unified Tertiary Examination, UTME slips to April 4, 2019.

Dr. Fabian disclosed this during an interview with Journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, April 2, 2019.

During the interview, Dr. Fabian noted that the shift in date came after 14 Computer-based Tests (CBT) centres were on Monday suspended due to infractions during the board’s conduct of Mock examination, including an incident where JAMB staff were attacked at one of its centres.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/jamb-shifts-printing-of-2019-utme-slips-to-april-4/



NDA Postpones Entry Examination

The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) on Monday postponed the entry examination for 71 Regular Course applicants.

The Academy Public Relations officer, Major Abubakar Abdullahi , in a statement issued in Kaduna, said that the scheduled examination to hold on April 13 will now hold at a yet to be announced date.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/nda-postpones-entry-examination/




Lagos State Task Force Arrests Two for Impersonation, Extortion

The Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences Unit (Taskforce) has arrested two suspects for impersonating officers of the agency and extorting money from a motorist.

The suspects are Ademola Oyegunwa, 40 yrs and Olaogun Adamson, 48 yrs.

Task Force chairman, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi disclosed this in a release made available to Journalist on Monday, April 1, 2019.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/lagos-state-task-force-arrests-two-for-impersonation-extortion/



God’s Grace Delivers, Not Human Efforts – VP Osinbajo

REMARKS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PROF. YEMI OSINBAJO, VICE PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, AT THE SPECIAL THANKSGIVING SERVICE AT THE BANQUET HALL, STATE HOUSE, ABUJA, ON MARCH 31, 2019.

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God is truly worthy of praise and thanksgiving. It is impossible to thank Him enough. I and my family, and so many of us here today have so many reasons to thank Him.

Occasionally, my wife and I reflect on how unlikely our journey here is. She frequently reminds me that all she wanted was a quiet life as one of the many families of academics living on the University campus. That was all that I promised, and that’s all that she really expected, but here we are.
Read more at; https://newsbreakers.ng/gods-grace-delivers-not-human-efforts-vp-osinbajo/