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 The Federal Authorities has once more promised to quickly raise the ban on Twitter’s operations in Nigeria. In an announcement launched by the Minister of Info and Tradition, Lai Mohammed, the federal government attributed the suspension to “the persistent use of the platform for actions which can be able to undermining Nigeria’s company existence”. Following the ban, the federal government obtained criticism from varied quarters together with Amnesty Worldwide, British and Canadian missions, and the Swedish Embassy in Nigeria. He mentioned: “I believe even Twitter itself two days in the past gave what I’ll name a progress report on our talks with them. And I believe if I wish to quote them rightly, it has been productive and fairly respectful. “And as to how quickly is quickly, proper? I wish to guarantee you that the time that Twitter operation has been suspended, and when it is going to be restored is by far, a lot, a lot shorter. “Truthfully, now we have gone very far. I received’

Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye housemate, Emmanuel, has confronted Liquorose for distancing herself from him. He met Liquorose lying down on the couch in the early hours of Wednesday, day 53 of the show, and asked her what the problem was. It is pertinent to note that Liquorose’s ‘fight’ with Emmanuel is a prank by Biggie, who said she should avoid Emmanuel to win BB tokens. In order to get her prize, Liquorose must act like she’s in a quarrel with Emmanuel till her next Diary Session. Emmanuel, however, is oblivious of the prank as he wondered what may have gone wrong. Liquorose in the act When Emmanuel approached Liquorose, she didn’t want to talk to him but blamed him for not being there when she wanted to talk to him. Emmanuel said, “You can’t look at my face. I come up to you and you’re not talking to me.” “Because when I needed you to talk to me, you were not there. When I needed you by my side, you were not there. So what’s the point?” Liquorose asked. Emmanuel explained that he

Dr Ramatu Aliyu, Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory on Tuesday, cautioned youth corps members against influencing their postings to their preferred places of assignments. Aliyu gave the advice when the management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) led by the FCT Coordinator, Alhaji Abdul Suleman, visited her office in Abuja.   The minister urged the corps members to desist from influencing their posting to rural communities to their places of interest.  According to her, corps members are not only needed in rural communities but gained more recognition in hard-to-reach communities. Corps members responsiveness to the plight of the people depicts a very high quality of leadership, that is missing among our youths. So in essence, it is in those rural areas that offer you the opportunity to show your leadership qualities. It is only in those remote areas that you can think out of the box for the benefit of the people. These are areas that often lack portable wa

  PSG's sporting director made a prediction over Mbappe's long term future with his contract up at the end of the season. Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo says he “can’t see” star striker Kylian Mbappe leaving this summer. The France international is out of contract at the end of the season and has been widely linked with a move to Real Madrid. The Spanish giants tried several times to land him before the end of the transfer window, but PSG booted out all bids from the Bernabeu and held on to the World Cup winner. And Leonardo revealed that the mega-rich Paris club were less than impressed with Madrid’s conduct. "The fact that he's staying, that was the only thing that could happen,” the Brazilian told Canal Plus We never thought about doing all this without Kylian. We were not happy with the behaviour of Real Madrid We were clear about the offer they made. It was not enough from our point of view. It was less than what we paid. As for their last offer, i

Arsenal were being merely unplayable! The easy swagger,  acute temerity and tactical audacity displayed by the London club on Wednesday evening was much too considerably for a spine-less Manchester United workforce to bear.                Arsenal's new mentor Mikel Arteta was handed his very first earn as a supervisor right after his game prepare against Manchester United was executed to plan. Arteta's tactics was easy 1- Shut down United's wing-males, as a result stopping any likely counter assaults. 2. Dominate the midfield and acquire all the next balls 3. Attack via United's wing back positions. ....... And it all worked out well.                Arsenal started off very very well and youngster Pepe broke the deadlock as he turned in immediately after fantastic do the job from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Sead Kolasinac. Pepe then again strike the put up immediately after generating a mockery of Luke Shaw as Manchester United failed to get

A tragic incident happened at Arubayi Avenue in Warri, Delta Condition, a handful of several hours into the new year as a 44-12 months old gentleman simply discovered as Voke butchered his prospective mother-in-legislation to dying. The butchered woman reportedly tried out stopping Voke from marrying her daughter Onome, a tomato vendor the distraught man had 5 small children with just before travelling to Ghana. It was learnt that the woman's choice was fuelled by a text concept she received from a Pastor who alleged that Voke had designs to use her daughter for money-generating ritual. The text concept also pushed Onome into leasing another apartment for her and her youngsters.  The angry gentleman repeatedly threatened to kill the mom-in-legislation if she does not allow him to marry her daughter and subsequently fulfilled his threat when his efforts to woo again Onome and his 5 young children failed. Voke who drank poison following butchering his future mother-in-

Countrywide President, Christian Affiliation of Nigeria, CAN, Rev. Samson Ayokunle, has enjoined all Nigerians, primarily Christians to continue to be steadfast in prayers in purchase to restore the misplaced glory of the state. In a goodwill information to Nigerians in the new calendar year signed on Tuesday by his Specific Guidance on Media and Communications, Pastor Adebayo Oladeji, the CAN President appealed with Nigerians to carry on to pray for peaceful coexistence in the state. He added that Nigeria is drawing closer to the conclude of the captivity of insecurity occasioned by the menace of never-ending terrorism, banditary, herdsmen, kidnapping, religious persecution, nepotism, financial predicament. The great will message reads in element “As the country enters another New Year today, the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, rates all Nigerians, in particular the Christian neighborhood to remain steadfast in their faith, assurance and hope for the reason that God

2019 was pretty a amazing year in the annal of Nigerian political ‘journey’. Staying a 12 months of several prophesies and premonitions on Nigeria’s break up, various functions of the 12 months were characterised by severe rigidity. As we crossed around to still a different eventful yr, right here are some individuals, events and incidents that shook the country. 1. Buhari vs Atiku: Typical elections ended up held in Nigeria on 23 February 2019 to elect the President, Vice President, the Senate and Property of Associates users. The elections, which was to begin with scheduled for 16 February, was postponed by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, by a 7 days at 03:00 on the authentic polling day. The Fee cited logistical worries in acquiring electoral components to polling stations on time. Incumbent president Muhammadu Buhari won his reelection bid, defeating his closest rival of the Peoples Democratic Social gathering, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar by about 3

Nollywood actor, Femi Adebayo, turns a calendar year more mature these days December 31st.  He shared new pictures and tagged himself attractive ''Mo younger , Mo Good , And I am Hot.... I lie? All Praises And Adoration To God Almighty As I Incorporate A different Yr! '' he wrote

It is safe to say that ‘Lord of Lamba’ (LOL), the 6-track Extended Play (EP) released by Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley, a fast-rising Nigeria musician, and songwriter, was the perfect way to cap his 2019.  He came to limelight after the release of his hit track ‘Issa Goal’ in collaboration with Olamide and Lil Kesh. The song was officially meant to support the Super Eagles at the 2018 FIFA world cup in Russia. He was born and raised in Agege area of Lagos State and completed his education in the United Kingdom in south London after relocating at 11 years old. He got his stage name from late reggae icon Bob Marley. Naira Marley is a versatile singer with a powerful song genre of hip hop, bringing about a new melody of Afro Pop. These are evidence in his new EP which follows months of hit singles back to back. ‘YanYanYan’ is a slow Studio Magic beat, bringing DMW’s ladies’ man ‘Mayorkun’ into the trap vibe. The Mayor of Lagos did not fall short as he switched into his s

Arsenal’s poor form continued as they fell to a late 2-1 defeat to Chelsea on Sunday, consigning them to their worst losing run at home in 60 years. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang gave Arsenal the lead in Mikel Arteta’s first game in the Emirates Stadium dugout since being appointed head coach, but the hosts succumbed to strikes from Jorginho and Tammy Abraham inside the last seven minutes of normal time. It handed the Gunners a fourth straight home defeat in all competitions, something they last experienced in 1959. Arteta will hope he can stop the rot and claim a first win in charge when Manchester United visit the Emirates on Wednesday.

Nigerian police officers stopped a theft at a Bank branch in Mpape, Abuja this afternoon in collaboration with Nigerian soliders.  The robbers who stormed the bank reportedly surrendered after 1 their gang users was killed by the protection operatives. A staff members of the financial institution who acted as an insider, was arrested together with three of the robbers.  Abuja Law enforcement Spokesperson, ASP Mariam Yusuf confirmed the arrest and also explained to newsmen that normalcy has been restored in the Abuja community.