Davido gifts woman N2m after video goes viral
Nigerian singer Davido has showcased his generosity once again by gifting a young lady, Okoli Classic, N2 million after he came across an amusing video she posted on social media. The video, originally shared by celebrity blogger Tunde Ednut, showed the lady referring to garri (a popular Nigerian food made from cassava) as fried rice. The woman, who was hungry and broke, went out at midnight to buy what she called “fried rice.”The video gained traction online and caught the attention of Davido, who found it amusing. Davido reached out to Tunde Ednut, asking for the lady’s bank details so he could send her N2 million as a gift. Tunde Ednut shared the news excitedly, praising Davido for his kind gesture and asking for prayers for the singer.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 30, 2023 18:50 UTC
Politics - Tinubu mourns Akinkunmi, says he left ‘generational legacy’ - Punch Newspaper
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Source:Punch
August 30, 2023 18:24 UTC
APC Appoints Akpabio, Sanwo-Olu, Abiodun, Others to Campaign Councils for Bayelsa, Kogi, Imo Polls
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) announced the list of members for its campaign councils for the Bayelsa, Kogi, and Imo governorship elections scheduled to be held in November 2023. The party named Gombe Governor Inuwa Yahaya as the chairman of the party’s governorship campaign council in Bayelsa. For the Kogi campaign council which is made of 135 persons, Ogun Governor Dapo Abiodun will lead the team. Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi and Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq of Kwara are members of the Kogi campaign council. For the Imo election, the party named Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State as the chairman of the 138-member council.
Source:Punch
August 30, 2023 17:37 UTC
Nigeria Is a Poor Country, Governor Soludo tell Nigerians
Governor Chukwuma Soludo delivered a wake-up call on Tuesday during the 9th (7th Quadrennial) Delegates Conference of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Anambra State chapter. He emphasized that it’s crucial for Nigerians and leaders alike to recognize the reality that Nigeria is a nation with limited resources. Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has emphasized that it’s time for Nigerians and their leaders to confront the truth that Nigeria is an economically challenged country. Governor Soludo made this assertion during the 9th (7th Quadrennial) Delegates Conference of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Anambra State chapter, on Tuesday. “Starting from our leaders, it’s essential to demonstrate through actions that Nigeria operates with limited financial means.
Source:Punch
August 30, 2023 17:31 UTC
India ban drones, hot air balloons in Delhi ahead of G20 summit
Indian police have banned flying sub-conventional aerial platforms, including drones and hot air balloons, in the national capital territory (NCT) ahead of the G20 summit scheduled next month. According to officials on Wednesday, the ban will remain in force until Sept. 12. Authorities had already released a traffic advisory highlighting that several roads in the city would remain out of bounds for the general public for three days from Sept. eight to 10. The advisory said those who lived in New Delhi would be allowed to move freely but those coming from other districts of Delhi, or tourists from other places, would have to show valid hotel bookings to enter the area. The G20 is an intergovernmental forum of the world’s major developed and developing economies.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 30, 2023 15:37 UTC
Politics - Insecurity: Niger proposes amnesty to bandits - GUARDIAN Newspapers
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August 30, 2023 06:15 UTC
Metro - I won’t beg for my freedom, says Nnamdi Kanu - Punch Newspaper
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August 30, 2023 00:40 UTC
Otti unveils Abia State Orientation Agency, seeks mentality change
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti on Tuesday unveiled the Abia State Orientation Agency with a call for a change of mentality and lifeSpeaking at the unveiling of the Agency in Umuahia with the theme, “Abia: Hitting the Reset Button”, Otti said ‘the essence of establishing the new agency was to change the way the people live and behave for the better. He reminded the people that no society can develop unless such a society is transformed, adding that the agency represents the whole effort of his administration to bring about a radical change in the way things are done in the state. Otti also challenged everyone to contribute to the development of the state charging the management of the agency to carry out sensitisation of the right behavioural pattern to the people. In her lecture virtually, former Minister of Education, Ezekwesili, advised Otti to ensure technology and sound policies in order to achieve his vision for Abia State. According to her, technology in the promotion of all government businesses is critical to good governance hence Otti should not shy away from running a technology-driven government.
Source:Punch
August 29, 2023 22:32 UTC
Viral video: Ganduje mocks Kwankwaso over FCT ministerial snub
The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has come under fire from the national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje. In the two-minute, 28-second video, Ganduje stated that President Bola Tinubu was smart enough to see through Kwankwaso’s desperation to become the next Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. That was why he demolished buildings in Kano under the guise that he wanted to defend the master plan. If you ask him what the master plan is, he can’t tell you. “All you will hear is, ‘We will reset the Kano master plan.
Source:Punch
August 29, 2023 21:57 UTC
US 2024 Election: Eminem cautions Republican candidate against using his music for campaign
American rapper Marshall Mathers, popularly known as Eminem, has warned Republican presidential hopeful, Vivek Ramaswamy to desist from using his music on his campaign trail ahead of the US 2024 presidential election. BMI, a company that manages music rights, sent a letter to Ramaswamy’s campaign, stating that Eminem did not want his songs to be used in their campaign. The letter also mentioned that the songs were removed from a licensing agreement between BMI and the campaign. “As such, pursuant to Paragraph 2(a) of the Agreement, this letter serves as notice that the Eminem Works are excluded from the Agreement effective immediately. The likes of Rihanna, Adele, and Pharrell Williams, among others, have in the past lamented over the unauthorised use of their music for political campaigns.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 29, 2023 21:32 UTC
Ritual Killing: Bauchi Gov orders closure of school where body of young boy was found
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed has ordered the immediate closure of the School where a young boy, Mohammed Abidin Musa was found dead. The Governor gave the order on Tuesday when he paid a condolence visit to the immediate family of the slain boy expressing shock over the gruesome murder of the innocent boy. Bala Mohammad also described as shocking, the murder of the young boy, Musa by yet-to-be-identified men of the underworld. It would be recalled that the young Mohammed Abdin Musa was recently found dead in a school at the games with some of his vital organs removed by the attackers. The Governor then consoled the immediate family and prayed that the soul of young Mohammed Abidin Musa would rest in al-Janatul.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 29, 2023 21:30 UTC
Essential Tools and Strategies for Irish Businesses in 2023
Essential Tools and Strategies for Irish Businesses in 2023Navigating the business landscape in 2023 requires a blend of traditional wisdom and modern strategies. Financial Tools for SuccessFinancial management is often a daunting task for businesses, but it doesn't have to be. Regularly review your income and expenses, and consider various strategies like invoice financing or short-term loans for maintaining liquidity. Supply Chain ManagementIn today's globalised world, supply chain management is more critical than ever. A well-managed supply chain can be a significant competitive advantage, ensuring that your products are not just affordable but also meet quality standards.
Source:The Guardian
August 29, 2023 18:29 UTC
Good hygiene should become a lifestyle — Katarki
The head of marketing for Hypo Toilet Cleaner, Chetan Katarki, has said that maintaining good hygiene should be a lifestyle and not a one-time choice. He further said that maintaining a clean and hygienic living space should become paramount for good personal hygiene. According to him, ensuring the cleanliness of our surroundings will result in a healthier and happier lifestyle. He further said that hygiene has transitioned from a mere routine to a lifestyle choice with an increasing awareness of the importance of cleanliness in preventing illness. He advised families that wish to align with the hygiene revolution mantra to go for products that can help achieve it, such as Hypo Toilet Cleaner.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 29, 2023 14:50 UTC
Metro - ₦5bn palliative: FCT undecided on what to do – Wike - Punch Newspaper
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August 29, 2023 11:37 UTC
Hate campaign against Nigeria’s judiciary
AS someone with a bit of insight into the workings of the Nigerian Judiciary, I can say unequivocally, that the ongoing hate rhetoric against the arm of government, is unprecedented and foreboding. And as those behind the orchestrated campaign ramp it up, the chord, binding Nigeria’s democracy, might just snap. But it looks like we are gradually getting there, with the resentment being daily generated among the populace against the Judiciary by the hate campaigners. Am I saying the Nigerian judiciary is perfect? Destroying the legitimacy of the Judiciary, won’t make anyone President.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 29, 2023 10:58 UTC