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Blessing Osom and Tonto Dikeh Nigerian entrepreneur, Blessing Osom, in a recent Insta-live chat, addressed her fallout with estranged friend, Tonto Dikeh Information Nigeria  recalls  the friends turned enemies went back and forth  as they exchanged words on social media in 2019. During the Instagram live session, fans bombarded the entrepreneur with questions about her friendship with Dikeh. Osom responded saying that the actress is a nice person but she has a bad temper and sometimes, she ends up regretting her actions. The entrepreneur went on to say that she doesn’t have a problem with the single mum of one and they greet each other when they see. However, she said she doesn’t like drama and the actress is fond of calling out people on social media whenever she has a problem with them. Watch the  video below:  Source https://www.informationng.com/2020/06/tonto-dikeh-is-a-nice-person-but-she-has-bad-temper-blessing-osom-video.html share this story with friend...

The Federal Government has suspended the operations of a private jet charter and aircraft maintenance firm, Executive Jet Services, for flouting COVID-19 regulations by flying Musician, Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley, to Abuja to attend a concert. This was disclosed on Monday by Mr Hadi Sirika the Minister of Aviation, during the Presidential Task Force briefing in Abuja.                             Source https://www.channelstv.com/2020/06/15/breaking-fg-suspends-airline-for-flying-naira-marley-to-abuja/

The Oyo State Task Force says the decision can be reversed if COVID-19 safety protocols are violated. Governor Seyi Makinde has also directed all categories of workers to resume at the Oyo State Secretariat on June 22 [Twitter/@seyiamakinde] Governor Seyi Makinde has also directed all categories of workers to resume at the Oyo State Secretariat on June 22 [Twitter/@seyiamakinde] Governor Seyi Makinde has further eased restrictions that had earlier been implemented in Oyo State to combat the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force, chaired by the governor, announced on Monday, June 15, 2020 that critical classes for Primary Six, JSS 3 and SS 3 students can resume on June 29. The schools have been directed to observe COVID-19 protocols, and ensure that stations for washing of hands are provided for students. All students are also required to compulsorily wear face masks, another safety measure to combat the spread of the disease. The resumption, ac...

NASA astronauts entered the International Space Station on Sunday after a landmark 19-hour journey on the first crewed US spacecraft in nearly a decade, a triumph for SpaceX and private enterprise. The arrival completed the first leg of the trip, designed to test the capabilities of the Crew Dragon capsule. But the mission will only be declared a success when the astronauts return safely to Earth in a few months’ time. The spaceship’s hatch opened at 1:02 pm Eastern Time (1702 GMT) as Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley carried out final procedures before crossing the threshold about 20 minutes later. Wearing black polo shirts and khaki pants, they were greeted by fellow American astronaut Chris Cassidy, as well as Russia cosmonauts Anatoli Ivanishin and Ivan Vagner. The five men posed for photos and then NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine spoke to the crew from mission control in Houston. “Welcome to Bob and Doug,” said Bridenstine. “I will tell you the whole world saw this mission, and we ar...

North Korea will reopen schools this month after shuttering them over the coronavirus pandemic, reports said Monday. Pyongyang has not confirmed a single infection but has imposed strict rules, including closing its borders and putting thousands of its people into isolation. The new school term – initially scheduled to start early April – has been repeatedly postponed, although some universities and high schools were allowed to resume classes in mid-April. “New semesters will begin at elementary, middle and high schools nationwide from early June, and quarantine measures have been put in place for the reopening of nurseries and kindergartens,” Yonhap news agency reported, citing the North’s state radio. share this story with friends

Two students of the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Owerri, Imo State, Cynthia Obieshi and Samuel Osuji, died during a sex romp at the weekend. The Police made the confirmation after the undergraduates were discovered dead on Sunday. Orlando Okeokwu, Police spokesman, in a statement, confirmed that the corpses had been deposited in the morgue. He said acting on a report received, “operatives of the Divisional Police Headquarters, Nekede/Ihiagwa Division, moved to Room 19, Vic-Mic Lodge” The hotel is situated around the JMJ bus stop. Okeokwu noted that officers “broke into the room and found the lifeless bodies of one Cynthia Obieshi and one Samuel Osuji”. The police said Cynthia visited her boyfriend, Samuel on June 13, 2020, and passed the night with him, “but unfortunately, both of them could not wake up the next morning”. The statement noted that preliminary investigation “suggests that they may have died as a result of drug consumption”. Okeokwu added that investigation of the inciden...

Locals in Nganzai local government area of Borno State, northeast Nigeria, on Sunday said over 40 persons were killed in the aftermath of the attack by Boko Haram on Saturday. Nganzai, a local government in northern Borno and few kilometres to Maiduguri, the capital, came under attack earlier before the insurgents moved to Monguno where they were repelled by the Nigerian military. The story, however, was different in Nganzai as locals said there was no help for them when the insurgents attacked their town. According to the residents, local vigilante and hunters were left to engage the insurgents, who came with more superior fire power and overwhelmed the fighting men, leaving trails of blood. Bukar Gonimi, a resident of Nganzai, who narrowly escaped told DAILY POST that there were no security operatives in the town when the militants attacked. “Fighting aircraft came but left and did not return when the fighting was ongoing and did not also fire at the insurgents, a situation which mad...

Following the expiration of its notice, the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD)  has commenced a nationwide strike. NARD President, Dr Aliyu Sokomba, had warned that the doctors would embark on an industrial action if the Federal Government failed to meet its demands. In a circular Sunday night, the body ordered its members nationwide to down tools. The decision was consequent upon the 14 days ultimatum “served the government for indefinite strike action, in accordance with the resolution of the Ordinary General Meeting of the Association on the May 29”. NARD told all resident doctors, medical officers below the rank of Principal Medical Officer and House Officers across all the Federal and State hospitals in Nigeria, to embark “on a total and indefinite strike”. The strike took effect 12:01 am on Monday, 15th June 2020. The doctors were urged to make alternative arrangements for the care of patients. It added that no service of any kind, “be it emergency, care at COVID...

Pupils wearing face masks returned to school in Singapore on Tuesday and some workplaces re-opened as coronavirus restrictions were eased in the hard-hit city-state. Singapore initially kept infections low through a strict regime of testing and contact-tracing, only for major outbreaks to emerge from crowded dormitories housing low-paid foreign workers. The country has recorded over 35,000 cases – the highest official tally in Southeast Asia – with the vast majority among workers from the dorms. The death toll stands at 24. Authorities imposed a partial lockdown in early April, with schools and most workplaces told to close, and people only allowed to leave home for essential purposes. But with new infections slowing and no major outbreaks outside dorms, the government began easing measures Tuesday, with certain age groups allowed back to school and some workplaces re-opening. Pupils had their temperatures checked as they arrived at one pre-school following the lengthy break. Cheryl Ch...

  Facilities are major determinants of the quality of teaching and learning in an academic institution. A school that lacks the right facilities cannot facilitate effective teaching and learning and vice-versa. One of the major challenges facing the Nigerian education system today, especially at the tertiary level, is the absence of proper facilities (laboratories, library, etc.) in universities that are necessary to provide quality education to students. Nile University of Nigeria is among the select group of Nigerian tertiary institutions that bucks this trend. Occupying an area of 113 hectares, the Nile University campus is home to state-of-the-art academic and sports facilities that allow the members of the campus community to reach their full potential. Among these top-notch facilities are over 20 fully equipped laboratories that are designed to help students test the concepts learned in the classroom. Nile University’s laboratories include the clinical skills lab, reservoir e...

A boy has lost his life after he drowned in a canal while being chased by NDLEA officials in Lagos state    Boy Jumps Into A Canal, Drowns While Allegedly Being Chased By NDLEA Officers A young boy has drowned after jumping into a canal in Amuwo-Odofin, Festac waterside, Lagos State, while allegedly being chased by some NDLEA officers, on Sunday, June 14, 2020. According to an eyewitness, the NDLEA officers had come to arrest a man selling ‘schoochies’ and ‘monkey tail,’ when the boys (who were at his shop) took to their heels. . Three boys were said to have jumped into the canal but two were rescued alive, while the third one died. The NDLEA officers fled immediately they realized what happened. “They had to release the man they came to arrest, for him to rescue the boys and some people came to assist him but unfortunately this particular boy passed out. . Out of anger, the youth attacked the NDLEA officers, who resorted to shooting. A boy ended up being shot and has been tak...

Naira Marley and Kim Oprah| Image: Linda Ikeji Blog Nigerian musician Naira Marley has come under fire for holding a concert in Abuja on Saturday amid the coronavirus restrictions. The concert which held at Silverbird Entertainment Center in Abuja was meant to be a drive-in concert but videos surfaced on social media showing a packed crowd with disregard to the social distancing rule. It was gathered that Naira Marley, along with the show host Ex-BBNaija star Kim Oprah, flew from Lagos to Abuja for the concert thereby flouting the ban on interstate movement and flights which may not be lifted till June 21 according to Sani Aliyu, the National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19. This is coming weeks after Naira Marley was arrested and charged before Lagos State Magistrates’ Court in Ogba over non-adherence to the COVID-19 order alongside former governorship aspirant in Lagos State, Babatunde Gbadamosi when the duo were guests at a party hosted by Nollywood actres...

The Nigerian military has released video of Saturday’s aerial operation against Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists. Nigerian Air Force (NAF) jets pounded terrorists and their equipment after ground troops repelled an attack on Monguno in Borno State. Soldiers foiled an attempt to breach the town, although locals say the insurgents killed some civilians before troops’ intervention. Military spokesman, Major General John Enenche, in a statement on Sunday, said many terrorists were neutralized. Four of their gun trucks were destroyed, while troops captured some fighters and their weapons. The Defence Headquarters hailed them for the “dexterity and professionalism” exhibited during the operation. “The troops are further encouraged to remain resolute and decisive in their ground and air offensives in the theatre,” Enenche said. Source: https://dailypost.ng/2020/06/14/fighter-jet-bombs-boko-haram-iswap-terrorists-video/ share this story with friends

The raging rape epidemic is spreading like a wild fire across the country as more girls, mostly minors, continue to fall victims. A 23-year-old man, Badmus Qaudri, was at the weekend arrested by men of the Ogun State police command for defiling a three-year-old girl (name withheld). The suspect was arrested following a complaint by the mother of the victim, who reported the case at Owode Egbado police station. The mother explained that she noticed blood at the private part of her daughter when she returned from the market. On interrogating the daughter, she revealed that it was Quadri who took her into his room and had carnal knowledge of her. Upon receiving the report, the divisional police officer of Owode Egbado division, Olabisi Elebutte, led some detectives to the area where the suspect, who is a neighbour to the parents of the victim, was arrested after the victim identified him. The victim was taken to the general hospital at Idiroko, where it was confirmed that she had been def...

A 34-year-old actor who is very popular has shocked many people after he reportedly took his own life.    Sushant Singh Rajpu   An Indian actor, Sushant Singh Rajput, who rose to become a formidable presence on the big screen, was found dead on Sunday afternoon.    The 'Kedarnath' actor was found hanging at his Bandra residence in Mumbai. Mumbai Police is investigating the death of the 34-year-old actor as a case of suicide.   The Patna-born Rajput became an instant hit with his good looks and boyish charm when he was noticed in the famous soap on Zee TV's 'Pavitra Rishta' in 2009. He made his Bollywood debut in the buddy drama 'Kai Po Che!' in 2013, for which he also received a Filmfare nomination for Best Male Debut.   The same year, he was also seen in the romantic comedy 'Shuddh Desi Romance' 2013, which was followed by the titular detective in the action thriller  'Detective Byomkesh Bakshy !' in 2015.   Last week, the 'MS Dhoni'...