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Nigeria, Africa’s giant advancing backward

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  Census is very serious business as it requires the general mobilisation of the populace. In many cases, the nation is placed under an emergency. One of the earliest accounts of census was given by Dr Luke in his Gospel in which he wrote that Emperor Caesar Augustus issued a decree for a census of the Roman world, including colonized Israel(Luke 2:1-5). This general mobilisation required everyone to go to his own city to be counted. This was why Joseph and Mary, his betrothed wife, went up from Galilee to Bethlehem. It was during that obviously stressful journey, Mary had cramps, and because populations were on the move, the inns were overcrowded and the couple had to rest in a manger where Jesus was born. So, Jesus was counted as part of the important statistics required to run the Roman Empire. This account serves to illustrate the fact that census is serious business as, theoretically, it provides vital data, especially demographic, social, economic, migration and immigrati

Actress Nuella Njubigbo reportedly marries Uche Ogbodo’s ex-husband

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Nollywood actress, Nuella Njubigbo has reportedly remarried days after her ex-husband, Tchidi Chikere, unveiled his new bride. According to the report, Njubigbo recently tied the knot with Carlos Jean, her colleague, Uche Ogbodo’s ex-husband. Jean just arrived the country six weeks ago after serving jail term in a foreign country. A video making the rounds on the internet, shows Jean and Njubigbo during their court marriage ceremony at an undisclosed location. The video has elicited mixed reactions since surfacing on social media with many congratulating the new couple while others queried whether the actress was competing with her ex-husband, Chikere, to settle for an ex-convict. by Taboola Promoted Links

Rashford rescues ‘world’s sexiest footballer’, Alisha Lehmann at night club

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  Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford reportedly came to the rescue of ‘world’s sexiest footballer’, Alisha Lehmann, when she was being assaulted by an unruly male mob during a recent night out in Manchester. The Aston Villa female team star and Rashford were partying separately at the Chinawhite club earlier this month when the Manchester United man noticed Lehmann being mobbed upon her arrival at the venue. The Red Devils star was said to have quickly intervened and rescued the female football star widely regarded as the sexiest footballer in the world, according to The Sun. Rashford then cleared a table in the VIP section and invited the player and her friends to join him, allowing her to escape the unwanted attention. A source from the club told The Sun: “They exchanged a few words and she thanked him then they carried on partying with their separate sets of friends. She thought he was a gent.” The Sun reports that Lehmann is seen as “one of the world’s sexiest footballers,”

Building Demolition: Igbo youths accuse Sanwo-Olu of fanning embers of war

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  Igbo youths under the aegis of Coalition of South East Youth Leaders, COSEYL, have expressed rage over the demolition of buildings in Ajao Estate by the Lagos State Government, accusing Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of fanning the embers of ethnic hostilities. At least 13 houses have been pulled down at the estate since the demolition began on Friday. General Manager, of Lagos State Building Control Agency, LASBCA, Gbolahan Oki, said the affected buildings lacked required approvals and were cited around airport-restricted areas and on aviation fuel pipelines. Describing the situation as a disaster waiting to happen, Oki said the buildings could cause a pipeline explosion in the future which according to him, could result in loss of lives and properties. The LASBCA boss also said the property owners lacked the required documents as approvals for construction in that area. But in a swift response, COSEYL claimed that most of the affected buildings were owned by Igbo people living in Lagos. T

As Gov Emmanuel Edges Towards Finishing Line…

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  By this time in 2015, Akwa Ibom people were bracing up for a new era of governance, and the anticipation was riddled with uncertainties.  The people did not know what to expect exactly from the incoming administration considering that it was succeeding an administration that was highly rated in overall performance.  Less than one month from now, Governor Udom Emmanuel will be exiting office having successfully served for two terms. From the perspective of a citizen, the last eight years have been a rollercoaster for Akwa Ibom people but history will be very kind to Mr Emmanuel for leading the state in time of both national and global crisis.  Rising from the season two of the Akwa Ibom government inter-ministerial briefing last Friday, I came to the conclusion that Governor Emmanuel’s effort towards the development of Akwa Ibom has been hugely undervalued. For instance, during his presentation at the briefing, Mr Okon Okon, the chairman of Akwa Ibom State Internal Revenue Service (AK

Davido Celebrates Chioma In Style On Her Birthday

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  Singer Davido celebrated his wife, Chioma, in style on her birthday, which is today, Sunday, April 30, 2023 Multiple award-winning singer and performer, David Adeleke, who is popularly known as Davido, took to his social media platform to share words of reassurance and love to his wife Chioma as she celebrates her birthday, Today, Sunday, April 30, 2023. Davido, who is currently in Dubai ahead of a  'Timeless' concert, took to his Instagram platform today to celebrate his wife in style with words that read: Today I just want to celebrate my right hand! My go to! Happy birthday baby  @thechefchi  ! God bless you. Your love is timeless. It’s a forever thing I ASSURE YOU!  Click to see  

Lagos inaugurates electric buses for public transport

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  LAGOS State government has taken the delivery of the first set of electric buses for public transportation in the state. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who disclosed this in a statement yesterday, said the vehicles would reduce carbon emissions and increase efficiency, adding that residents could now welcome cost-efficient transportation in the state. The governor said the initiative was achieved owing to the state government’s partnership with Oando Clean Energy Limited. He said“With the ability to travel 280km at full charge, taking into account our unique travel times in Lagos, our electric buses are a game-changer. With an average daily usage of 200km by existing BRTs, there is no need to fear that the buses can stop while in transit,” Sanwo-Olu said. “Our new electric buses will not only reduce carbon emissions but will also increase efficiency. This means that Lagosians can say goodbye to high fuel costs and hello to cost-efficient transportation.”

Yahoo: EFCC raids Akwa-Ibom University, arrests 19 students

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  Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in Akwa Ibom State, have arrested 19 students of the Akwa Ibom State University, Mkpat-Enin, for suspected internet-related offences. The suspects were arrested on Friday at their private hostels, Obong Abasi Lodge and Mfon Obong Lodge both located at Ikot Akpaden in Mkpat-Enin Local Government Area of AkwaIbom State. Some of the suspects were alleged to be involved in romance scams, fraudulent cryptocurrency transactions and impersonation. A number of laptops and mobile phones were recovered from them. The Commission added that it will be charging the students to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

Sudan: Dangote partners FG, Air Peace to re-settle evacuated Nigerians

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President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote The Board of Trustees of the Aliko Dangote Foundation has resolved to be fully involved in the evacuation and resettling of thousands of Nigerians stranded in Sudan. MD/CEO of Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF), Zouera Youssoufou, has been in contact with the management of Air Peace and the Federal Government to indicate the Foundation’s readiness to support the stranded Nigerians. She said: “The Foundation will collaborate with the Federal Government and Air Peace in ensuring   seamless transportation of the stranded Nigerians and more importantly provide logistics and succour to the evacuees, to make them settle more comfortably when they return to Nigeria.” The Foundation MD further stated that ADF’s understands the challenges of the Federal Government and Air Peace involved in this mission and has contacted relevant Federal Government agencies, involved in humanitarian disaster relief intervention, “…indicating our interest in collab

Davido Reveals His Favourite UK Artist

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  Singer Davido, in a recent interview opened up on his favourite UK artist at the moment.  Multiple award-winning singer and performer Davido has revealed his favourite UK artist at the moment in a recent interview with Kiis FM. The singer who currently released arguably one of the biggest albums of 2023, 'Timeless.' revealed that his favourite UK artist at the moment is the rapper Central Cee. David revealed that although his answer might probably sound cliche, the rapper currently dominating the UK music scene, is actually his favourite artist in the UK at the moment. He also added that this is something he would tell him when he sees him or meets him. Davido had a successful concert in Lagos, UK and the US to celebrate his return and the successful release of his fourth studio album 'Timeless.' The singer went on a media tour where he discussed what the album meant to him as well as his future plans for the year. One of such plans have been confirmed following the a

Rural Electrification Agency MD/CEO In Trouble Over 37 Bank Accounts Linked To His BVN; Under Attack For N2bn Contract Scam

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The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Electrification Agency, Engineer Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad, has a lot of explanation to make to his superiors, anti-graft agencies and the general public as to how 37 bank accounts are linked to his BVN. Documents in possession of  A jebotv.blogspot.com have revealed that Ahmad’s BVN 22266427052 is linked to 37 bank accounts opened either in his name, that of a supposed relative, companies or an amorphous non-govermental organisation. Investigation conducted by crew revealed the startling discovery and for now the REA MD/CEO has offered no tangible explanation for this discovery. This medium discovered that two of such accounts are opened in Standard Chartered Bank with the name, Needle Technology, and five in GTBank in the same name. Using a smart rearrangement and variations of his name: Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad, to beat investigation, the REA boss opened six accounts with GT Bank, four with First Bank, one with UBA and three with