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The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has issued a directive requiring all international airlines to leave the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) by Sunday, October 1, 2023.

Keyamo made the announcement during an inspection visit to the international airport in Lagos.

The minister directed the airlines and companies operating in the airport to move to the new terminal – MMIA Terminal 2.

He also suspended all contracts, projects, and concessions in the sector until further notice.

“All airlines should vacate the MMIA before October 1 and relocate to MMIA Terminal 2,” Keyamo said.

Also, Keyamo ordered the suspension of the Nigeria Air project inaugurated by former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Keyamo also put on hold all arrangements under his predecessor, Hadi Sirika, to enable proper audit of contracts in the aviation industry.

He has also put a halt to the concession project, saying that he owes it to the federal government (FG) and Nigerians to give an honest assessment.

The recently-appointed minister of aviation further said the suspension will be in place until he briefs President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Phoebe was recently linked to an explicit video circulating on social media which shows a young lady having sεx with an unidentified man.

Reacting to the allegations on her Twitter page, the skit maker made it clear that she wasn’t the lady in the video while criticizing the people spreading lies about her.

The content creator said she doesn’t understand why people would think she’s the one in the video just because the person in the footage had the same hairstyle as her.

She explained that the video was edited to look that way just to implicate her, stressing that she had to speak up to protect her reputation and the brands she represents.

Phoebe. who also emphasized that she doesn’t wear jewelry like the person in the video, accused Nigerians of enjoying bad news and calling them gossips, noting that their attempt to bring her down is not going to work.

A 53-year-old Prince Olawale Semiu Oyebola has emerged as the new Aseyin of Iseyin, Oyo State.

Oyebola’s name was announced by kingmakers following the selection process of the new king held at Aseyin Palace.

Ten kingmakers arrived at the palace around 10 am on Tuesday, August 29, after security men had cordoned off the place to forestall a breakdown of law and order.

Voting process commenced as planned by the officials of the Iseyin local government and security agents.

The outcome of the votes cast showed majority votes in favour of the Oyebola.

Prince Oyebola is the 30th Aseyin after the demise of late Dr. Abdganiy Salawudeen Adekunle Oloogunebi Ajinese 1.

It was gathered that the new monarch works and resides in United States of America (USA) with his family and has always shown interest in welfare of the community, which prompted his education foundation, under which indigent students of tertiary institutions access scholarship funding.

The Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has advised Anambra, Kogi, and 11 other states to evacuate people to mitigate the flooding impact of heavy rains and water set to be released from Cameroon’s Lagdo Dam.

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Dr Betta Edu, gave the advice while issuing flood warning alert during a meeting of Presidential Committee on coordination and implementation in Abuja.

Edu said, the call became necessary following an alert by the Cameroonian authorities that water has been released from the Lagdo Dam.

”Lagdo Dam floodgate has been opened by the Cameroonian authorities and that all the frontline States may experience flooding within the next seven days” she said.

Edo, Delta, Rivers, Anambra, Enugu, Bayelsa, Kogi, Kebbi Adamawa, Taraba, Benue, Nasarawa and Niger states were listed by National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) as states that might be affected by the opening of the dam and floods. from River Niger that would be caused by heavy rains.

The minister who spoke at the instance of the Minister of Water Resources and that of Environment expressed the need for effective implementation of policies and rescue missions aimed at mitigating against the impacts of the flooding.

Edu while acknowledging the State Government’s zeal in tackling emergencies, urged them to ensure immediate evacuation of Nigerians living in flood prone areas to safer destinations.

”State Governments have done quite a number of preparedness, we also appeal to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) on the need to step up actions by ensuring immediate evacuation of Nigerians from various communities to safer destinations.

She also pledged the readiness of the Ministry to work with Subnational and Local Governments towards providing shelters for the affected Citizens as some of the people living in most of the communities are afraid of losing their ancestral homes, despite the warning” .

She therefore assured Nigerians on the resolve of President Tinubu-led administration to put necessary measures in place to safeguard the lives and properties of Nigerians.

Minister of Environment, Dr Iziaq Salako said the ministry has already activated the necessary flood warning alerts on hourly basis.

”Especially, on the water level of River Benue and River Niger as well as vulnerability level of the affected areas” he said.

Salako also said, the ministry has designed a veritable platform that will provide regular and real time information to Environmental Corespondents on the floor warning alerts without waiting for the Ministry.

Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, tasked Nigerians on the need to take necessary steps toward clearing drainages while government at all levels play their roles.

Utsev assured Nigerians that his ministry will on the long run ensure construction of dams as well as dredging of Rivers across the country with the view to end the menace of annual flooding, which has led to loss of several lives and property.

He also noted that the Ministry is already meeting with relevant stakeholders at various levels in a bid to control the waters.

The committee also assured Nigerians of its resolve to provide necessary medical support to Nigerians who may be affected by the flooding, including the scourge of malaria and other waterborne diseases.

The Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has advised Anambra, Kogi, and 11 other states to evacuate people to mitigate the flooding impact of heavy rains and water set to be released from Cameroon’s Lagdo Dam.

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Dr Betta Edu, gave the advice while issuing flood warning alert during a meeting of Presidential Committee on coordination and implementation in Abuja.

Edu said, the call became necessary following an alert by the Cameroonian authorities that water has been released from the Lagdo Dam.

”Lagdo Dam floodgate has been opened by the Cameroonian authorities and that all the frontline States may experience flooding within the next seven days” she said.

Edo, Delta, Rivers, Anambra, Enugu, Bayelsa, Kogi, Kebbi Adamawa, Taraba, Benue, Nasarawa and Niger states were listed by National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) as states that might be affected by the opening of the dam and floods. from River Niger that would be caused by heavy rains.

The minister who spoke at the instance of the Minister of Water Resources and that of Environment expressed the need for effective implementation of policies and rescue missions aimed at mitigating against the impacts of the flooding.

Edu while acknowledging the State Government’s zeal in tackling emergencies, urged them to ensure immediate evacuation of Nigerians living in flood prone areas to safer destinations.

”State Governments have done quite a number of preparedness, we also appeal to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) on the need to step up actions by ensuring immediate evacuation of Nigerians from various communities to safer destinations.

She also pledged the readiness of the Ministry to work with Subnational and Local Governments towards providing shelters for the affected Citizens as some of the people living in most of the communities are afraid of losing their ancestral homes, despite the warning” .

She therefore assured Nigerians on the resolve of President Tinubu-led administration to put necessary measures in place to safeguard the lives and properties of Nigerians.

Minister of Environment, Dr Iziaq Salako said the ministry has already activated the necessary flood warning alerts on hourly basis.

”Especially, on the water level of River Benue and River Niger as well as vulnerability level of the affected areas” he said.

Salako also said, the ministry has designed a veritable platform that will provide regular and real time information to Environmental Corespondents on the floor warning alerts without waiting for the Ministry.

Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, tasked Nigerians on the need to take necessary steps toward clearing drainages while government at all levels play their roles.

Utsev assured Nigerians that his ministry will on the long run ensure construction of dams as well as dredging of Rivers across the country with the view to end the menace of annual flooding, which has led to loss of several lives and property.

He also noted that the Ministry is already meeting with relevant stakeholders at various levels in a bid to control the waters.

The committee also assured Nigerians of its resolve to provide necessary medical support to Nigerians who may be affected by the flooding, including the scourge of malaria and other waterborne diseases.

The Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has started searching for the most brilliant researchers and experts in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani disclosed this on Monday, August 28, 2023, in a white paper shared via X, formerly Twitter.

According to him, the selected individuals will help the country create its National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy.

The policy stipulates that a National AI strategy for Nigeria would steer the AI revolution toward achieving job creation, social inclusion, and sustainable development.

The ministry hopes to build on the work done by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in developing the strategy.

To achieve this feat, Mr Tijani and his team will employ McKinsey methodology to obtain all articles in the field of AI, where the author’s affiliate institutions are in Nigeria.

In addition, they also trained their research models to identify Nigerian names for easy identification of AI researchers.

In the Whitepaper the minister said: “We’re curating a list of the top researchers of Nigerian descent from all over the world to join us in co-creating a National AI Strategy. The strategy will help shape our approach to building innovative tech solutions to our most pressing national problems.

“If there are any researchers you know, Nigerian and non-Nigerian, who have done some work on the Nigerian market, please share in the comments.”

“A National Al Strategy for Nigeria to responsibly steer the Al revolution towards achieving national goals around job creation, social inclusion, and sustainable development becomes imperative.

“With collaborative leadership, Nigeria seeks to pioneer ethical and inclusive Al innovation that improves welfare and expands opportunities for all its citizens,” the Whitepaper added.

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A social media influencer identified as Esther Raphael nüde video has stormed social media users.

The popular TikToker with almost half a million followers (493k+ and still counting) was captured using fingers on her private part.

According to reports, the video was leaked online by someone close to her.

The TikToker also known as Buba Girl and Big Raph is yet to react to the trending video.

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VIDEO: Bayelsa Residents Cart Away Food Items From Govt Warehouse

Some residents of Bayelsa State have broke into a government warehouse and carted away relief items meant for flood victims.

According to the videos shared on the internet, the food items include bags of rice,… pic.twitter.com/ZFg8Vdyhki

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Popular skit-maker, De General expresses the reason he’s unable to continue dating a lady when she turns 24, but prefers girls between 18 to 24 years of age.

The content creator explained that he usually dislikes dating women who are past 24 years old because they pressure men for marriage.

According to him, he prefers to date ladies who are within the age bracket of 18 to 24 years because they’re simple to be with.

He explained that girls within that age bracket rarely pressure men for marriage but focus only on the casual dating experience.

This stirred reactions from netizens …

bishy.opeyemi said: “It’s not funny, just as your skits are not also.”

ab_phill opined: “He is obviously looking for young and naive girls to manipulate”

wendy_adamma wrote: “No worry e go reach your daughter turn soon.”

ladyque_1 stated: “You go just open mouth waaaaa”

sweezzy1 noted: “One day you’d look back no one will be there !”

lifeoflagos_ asked: “Seyi apprentice is that you?”

Watch video below …

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Nigeria might soon be hit with massive flood as the Government of Cameroon announced its intention to open the Lagdo Dam on River Benue.

The notification was sent to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) through a letter signed by Umar Salisu, the Ministry’s Director of African Affairs in Cameroon.


According to the Cameroonian government, the decision to open the Lagdo Dam was to reduce the level of water caused by the persistent rain in Cameroon.

The Ministry urged NEMA to immediately take precautionary measures and sensitise people of the affected areas, in order to reduce damage.

According to Salisu, the Cameroonian authorities will be releasing “only modulated variable small amount of water at a time”.

The letter added, “I have the honour to inform that the Ministry is in receipt of a Note Verbale from the High Commission of the Republic of Cameroon informing that Cameroonian officials have resolved to open the flood gates of the Lagdo Dam on the Benue River in days ahead due to the heavy rainfall around the Dam catchment area in Northern Cameroon.

“According to the Note, it is pertinent to note that when the release of water becomes necessary, the authorities of the Lagdo Dam will be releasing only modulated variable small amount of water at a time in order to mitigate and avoid damages that the released water may cause along the River Benue basin in both Cameroon and in Nigeria.

“In view of the above, it would be appreciated if the esteemed Agency takes all the necessary proactive steps and actions that will mitigate the damage as well as sensitize the populace living in such areas for vigilance and all necessary precautions”.

The Ministry also urged residents of the affected areas to remain calm and to follow the instructions of the authorities.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has terminated the contract of Jose Peseiro as head coach of the Super Eagles, according to many reports.

NFF won’t be extended the contract of coach of Jose Peseiro following break down in talks over a new deal that will see him stay on for at least another year,

Peseiro’s deal expired last month and talks were on over an extension with the main issue centered around his monthly salary of $70,000 a week.

The NFF proposed a slash in the wage as they have struggled to meet up with the demand.


However their proposed wage was rejected by the representatives of the Portuguese coach leading to a collapse in talks.

The option of extending the deal will now be terminated using the disagreement over a new pay as the reason in a bid to avoid any penalty.

Peseiro was appointed Super Eagles coach in May 2022, but his tenure has been met with criticism from fans and pundits.

The NFF has said that it will begin the process of appointing a new Super Eagles coach immediately.

Some of the names that have been mentioned as possible replacements for Peseiro include former Nigeria internationals Finidi George and Emmanuel Amuneke.

The NFF’s decision to terminate Peseiro’s contract is a major gamble. The Super Eagles are due to play in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast in January, and they will need a new coach who can quickly get the team up to speed.

The NFF will need to act quickly to appoint a new coach and give them enough time to prepare for the AFCON.



The team’s chances of success in the tournament will depend on the quality of the new coach and the players who are available.

The termination of Peseiro’s contract is a sign that the NFF is serious about improving the Super Eagles.

The team has not won the AFCON since 2013, and they need to start winning trophies again if they want to be considered one of the top teams in Africa.

The NFF will need to make the right decision when appointing a new coach.

The team cannot afford to make another mistake, as their chances of success in the AFCON and other major tournaments will depend on it.