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The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has prepared a proposal, which includes guidelines that would ensure safe and efficient conduct of its operations. The 2020 Batch ‘A’ Stream One Orientation Course was suspended after a week, as part of the measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 in Nigeria. However, NYSC is looking to reopen camps across the country and has This was contained in a statement on Tuesday, issued by the NYSC Director of Press and Public Relations, Adenike Adeyemi. According to Adeyemi, the Director-General of NYSC, Brig. General Shuaibu Ibrahim, made the comments when the DG of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja. “Conscious of the possibility of the further or complete lifting of lockdown, the strategies mapped out by the NYSC management had taken care of various scenarios, and would be presented to the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 through the NCDC for guidance,” the statement read in part. Ihekw...

The Akwa Ibom State First Lady, Dr. Martha Emmanuel has announced that her pet platform, Family Empowerment Youth Reorientation Path-initiative, FEYReP would embark on naming and shaming of perpetrators of rape in the State. The First Lady announced this in an interaction with Journalists in Uyo following the growing reported cases of rape in the state. Dr. Emmanuel who vowed to ensure the conviction of rapists through the help of law enforcement agents called on lawmakers to enact legislation with stiffer penalties on rapists, child abusers, and predators in the state. She also called on all stakeholders and other relevant actors to rise to the occasion and tackle rape and other related gender-based violence. “I call on all stakeholders and key actors in this fight to act now. The traditional institution, religious bodies and civil societies should as a matter of urgency act now, we cannot continue to sit and watch while evil men molest our young girls”. “I’m always very emotional whe...

The news of Davido welcoming another baby from a different babymama may not be bothering his fiancee, Chioma.    Chioma looking unbothered after Davido allegedly welcomed another baby from a different babymama     Following recent reports alleging that Davido welcomed a new baby from his newest baby mama is Larissa Yasmin Lorenco, a UK-based makeup artist, born and raised in Angola, his fiancee Chioma have appeared unbothered.    The report also says that Larissa has been in Davido’s life since 2017. She welcomed her son in March 2020, and went off social media when the rumour initially started and have now returned.   The report has neither been confirmed nor denied by Davido but it has caused quite a buzz on social media.   Source: https://www.tori.ng/news/148001/chioma-looking-unbothered-amid-davidos-rumoured-4t.html share this story with friends:

The Ibadan Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction of nine internet fraudsters, before two different judges of the Federal High Court, Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. The latest of the convictions, involved Toheeb Abdulrasheed and Chukwuebuka Isaac Dike, who were sentenced by Justice Mohammed Abubakar of the Federal High Court, Abeokuta, Ogun State on Monday, June 8, 2020 for their involvement in internet-related fraud. Dike, who claimed to be a 100-level Biochemistry student of the Federal University of Agriculture, FUNAAB, was sentenced to three months in prison; while Abdulrasheed, a self-acclaimed graduate of Business Administration from Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, MAPOLY, Abeokuta, bagged four months. Their sentences followed the prayer of prosecution counsel, Abdulrasheed Suleiman for their conviction after they pleaded guilty to their respective amended one-count charge. Aside the prison sentences, the judge also ordered t...

Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni PHOTO:Twitter Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has mourned the victim that lost his life in ‘heavy rain and wind storms’ in Damaturu, the state capital. The rainstorm also injured dozens of people with the destruction of several properties, including pulling down of trees and electric poles. Spokesman of Governor, Mamman Mohammed Tuesday in Damaturu disclosed: “Buni has expressed with sadness the loss of life, sustained injuries with the destruction of infrastructure facilities caused by Monday rainstorms.” “The heavy rainstorm was accompanied by a powerful windstorm in Damaturu, the state capital.” He, therefore, prayed for the repose of the soul that was lost in the storm and, to his family the fortitude to bear the loss. He also prayed for the quick recovery of those who sustained injuries. Buni directed the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to ensure the treatment of all those injured and assess the level of damages for prompt assistance...

The CEO of Tonimas Oil and gas group, Chief Anthony Enukeme has passed away after a brief illness.    Late Chief Anthony Enukeme   One of the richest oil magnates in the country, Chief Anthony Enukeme, is dead.   According to TheNation, Enukeme died at the age of 75.   The Chief Executive of Tonimas Oil and gas group, died Monday night, after a brief illness.   A family source, who spoke with The Nation, said he died because of the travel ban occasioned by the coronavirus pandemic.   He said the deceased, who clocked 75, last January used to travel overseas every year on routine health checks but couldn’t go because of the pandemic.   Enukeme had been the Chairman of traditional Prime Ministers in Anambra State for a long time   A devout Roman Catholic, he was to celebrate his 50th wedding anniversary on May 2 , which was shelved because of the global pandemic.                       ...

A man and his wife married for 22 years are in a celebratory mood after welcoming their first baby.    The baby came after 22 years of marriage     A Nigerian couple have been left ecstatic after welcoming a baby girl after 22 years of marriage.   A cousin of the mother identified as Amarachi took to her social media page to share lovely photos of the baby girl as she announced the good news.   Amarachi, while sharing the photos, stated that  “God has wiped away her tears”.   Her tweet reads:   “My people help me to thank Jehovah overdo, who has done something marvelous in the life of my cousin sister after 22 solid years. God wiped away her tears with this bundle of joy a bouncing baby girl”     Amarachi @amarachi233 My people help me to thank Jehovah overdo, who has done something marvelous in the life of my cousin sister after 22 solid years. God wiped away her tears with this bundle of joy a bouncing baby girl 1,001 7:24 PM - Ju...

Nigerian superstar musician, Dbanj is celebrating his 40th birthday today after adding another year to his life.    Dbanj celebrates after turning 40 today   Popular Nigerian musician, Dbanj aka koko master is 40 today.   The multi-award winning performer was born on 9 June 1980.   Dbanj is a Nigerian musician, singer, songwriter, rapper, entrepreneur and television personality. He has won several music awards, including the awards for Best African Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2007, Artist of the Year at the MTV Africa Music Awards 2009, Best International Act: Africa at the 2011 BET Awards, and Best-selling African Artist at the 2014 World Music Awards, Evolution award at the 2015 MTV Africa Music awards.   He adopted the stage name D'banj, a combination of his first name, Dapo, and his surname, Oyebanjo. D'banj is currently best known internationally for his 2012 summer hit "Oliver Twist", an uptempo dance fusion of Afrobeats and electronic dance mu...

Tino Anjorin, an English professional footballer of Nigerian descent has signed a new five-year contract with Chelsea.    Tino Anjorin Tino Anjorin has committed his long-term future to Chelsea by signing a new five-year contract with the Premier League club. The 18-year-old midfielder, born to a Nigerian father and English mother in Poole will now be tied to the Blues until June 2025. ‘It’s a brilliant feeling,’ the England Under-19 international told the official Chelsea website after putting pen to paper on the new deal.  ‘I’ve been at the club since I was six years old so to get to this stage and then be offered another five-year contract on top of that is amazing. ‘I had no hesitation but to take it straight away because to play for the club I always dreamed of playing for is really special for me.’ ‘It’s been a really crucial season for young players here, ’ Anjorin went on. ‘ Frank, Jody Morris and Joe Edwards have taken us on board and really committed themselves ...

One Oluwafemi Kehinde, was on Tuesday arraigned in an Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun, for allegedly raping a physically challenged girl. The 35-year-old who lives at No. 36 Success Street, Abule Isale, Ilogbo Road, Ota, is facing a count charge of rape. The Prosecutor, Insp. E.O. Adaraloye told the court that the defendant committed the offense at his residence at about 10.30 p.m. on Feb. 12. NAN reports that Adaraloye said the defendant had unlawful carnal knowledge of the complainant, by using his manhood to caress her private part, knowing fully well that she is a physically challenged person. He said that the offence contravened Section 360 of the Criminal Code Vol.1, 2006. The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Magistrate, Mrs A.O. Adeyemi, granted him bail in the sum of N50,000 with two sureties in like sum. She ordered that the sureties must reside within the court’s jurisdiction and be gainfully employed with an evidence of tax payment to Ogun Government....

His real name is 'Li Lianjie' but he is popularly known by his stage name 'Jet Li'. He is a professional actor, a martial artist who uses his kung fu skills in acting, movie director, Author and a retired Wushu champion born in Beijing, but became a citizen of Singapore in 2009 through Naturalization. Mr Jet Li started acting professionally in 1982 to date, and he has been featured in over 150 different movies, which among many includes; Shaolin temple, Lethal weapon, once upon a time in China, Romeo must die, fist of Legend, the forbidden kingdom and so many others. He first married Mrs Huang in 1987, but divorced 'in' the year 1990 before re-marrying miss Nina in 1999. Mr Li has four children, all girls. You can't expect him to be young for ever When Jet Li's daughters we're still little Here they're big girls Another classic photo of him with his two big grown up girls by his side. The lady in the picture below is his wife Continue watching Wh...

By Francis Efe – Warri Police detectives from the Warri Area Command, Delta State have arrested the Founder/General Overseer of Victory Revival Fasting & Prayer Ministry, Bishop Elijah Orhonigbe for allegedly raping a nineteen-year-old girl (names withheld) in Warri. The popular Cleric who is cooling his heels in the police cell in ‘A’ Division Warri, was arrested on Friday, June 5. Confirming the arrest to newsmen in Warri, the Warri Area Commander of the Nigeria Police, ACP Mohammed Muktar Garba, said the cleric was arrested following a complaint by the mother of the victim at his office. ACP Garba noted that the mother of the victim is a member of the church where her daughter was allegedly raped by the said Bishop. “The woman brought the lady to the church pastor. I think what really happened is that the pastor drugged that lady and raped her. I personally took the lady to the hospital because she was in coma for two (2) days. “We are looking for this pastor for the past three ...

…Don’t panic, I’m stable; he tells Abia people …2 Ebonyi Exco members, 15 others treated, discharged in Ebonyi …Nestlé donates nutritious foods, beverages worth N32m to Enugu govt By Anayo Okoli, Vincent Ujumadu, Peter Okutu & Ugochukwu Alaribe Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has tested positive to coronavirus.  A  statement from the state Commissioner for Information, John Okiyi confirmed this. The statement read: “Recall that on Saturday, 30th May, 2020, Governor Okezie Ikpeazu volunteered his sample for COVID-19 test and subsequently directed members of the state Executive Council (EXCO) and those of the inter ministerial committee on COVID-19 to submit themselves for the same test. On Tuesday, 2nd June, 2020, the result of Governor Ikpeazu’s test returned negative. “On Thursday, 4th June, 2020, the governor submitted another sample at the Nigeria Center For Disease Control (NCDC) laboratory for confirmation and the result returned positive. “As a result, Govern...

“Parents should advise their female children on mode of dressing because provocative dressing often entices men to take advantage of them. “The government should ensure that culprits are properly prosecuted and made to face stiffer punishments.”  — Ipileayo Bolarinde, Student “Parents should ensure that their children or wards dress decently. Sex education should also be thought at early age. Goverment should place a death sentence or life imprisonment for rapists. “Also, a minimum of 20years imprisonment should be punishment for any woman who rapes a man.”  —Awoyemi Olawale, Public Servant “Government needs to increase our security network system and create a good data base for its citizens.  These will go a long way in reducing the risk of insecurity. “Parents should give their children proper orientation on sex education and ensure they always know how to pick good partners.”  —Miracle Boniface, Activist “Youth friendly services should be strengthened by the gover...