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Nigerians have lamented on social media after a classroom meant for teaching and learning was converted to a poultry farm.    The classroom was converted to a poultry farm in Borno   As students prepare to return to school across Nigeria, a sad development has happened in a public school in Borno state after a classroom meant for teaching and learning was turned into a poultry farm.   In some photos shared by a Twitter user, Olusegun Iselaiye on his page, a school was made into a poultry farm in an area in Borno state.   In the photos, desks and chairs used for learning are seen arranged into a corner as room is being made for the habitation of livestock. Tools naturally being used in a poultry farm are being utilized in the classroom that was initially built for learning.   Social media users have condemned the act calling on the government to act immediately as they ponder about the fate of educational institutions after the pandemic.   See more...

A Nigerian man living in Maiduguri has cried out for help after Boko Haram terrorists abducted his daughter and niece.  Papa Jato Ndarfa   A 75 year old internally displaced blind man, Papa Jato Ndarfa has called for help after Boko Haram members demanded N20 million from him  before his daughter and niece will be released to him.   TheNation reported that the traumatized blind old man currently living at the CAN Centre IDPs Camp Maiduguri told journalists that he has appealed to the insurgents to have mercy on him and release his daughter and niece as he could not to raise such amount of money being demanded.   The distraught old man narrated that his daughter, Lami Jato, 25 a graduate of Sir Kashim Ibrahim College of Education Maiduguri including his niece, Renita Bitrus were both abducted by some suspected Boko Haram terrorists two weeks ago at a farm in Tungushe, Magumeri Local Government area of Borno State alongside a tractor driver.   Tungushe is loc...

The rapper took to his Instagram page on Thursday announcing that he has recovered from the virus.    AKA One of South Africa's most popular rappers, Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, popularly known as AKA, has recovered from coronavirus. AKA had confirmed he tested positive for the novel virus few days ago. The rapper took to his Instagram page on Thursday announcing that he has recovered from the virus. He disclosed that he did not cough all through the 13 days in isolation. He promised to share his recovery journey with everyone and be transparent as possible while in self-isolation. However, some fans took to his page claiming he lied about his status and was allegedly paid by the government to say he tested positive for the virus. Responding, AKA denied the allegation and advised fans to stay safe and take precautions. He stressed that he started experiencing symptoms since July 2nd. His post read:  “I just beat Coronavirus’ ass like it owed me money. Praise God, and thank you...

The federal government has given a new update as some states are gearing to disobey its order not to reopen schools.    Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba   Following the decision by six states to go ahead with school reopening in order to allow students write the forthcoming West African Senior School Certificate Examinations, the federal government has maintained that the government's position remained unchanged.   The Nation reports that the minister of state for education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, said the ministry was still consulting with education stakeholders on what the best position should be.   He added that the West African Examination Council (WAEC) had also started consulting with West African nations on a possibility of shifting dates.   Nwajiuba said the ministry will communicate an update if there’s any change in its earlier position.   Education minister, Adamu Adamu, had earlier said the government would not risk the ...

The tragic death of Nigeria's first female combatant pilot has been mourned by prominent individuals.    Tolulope Arotile   Nigeria President, Muhammadu Buhari, former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello and Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar have all expressed sadness while extending their condolence to the Nigerian Navy over the death of Nigeria’s first female combatant helicopter pilot, Tolulope Arotile.   In a statement released by Mr Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, on Wednesday, he said her stay on earth impacted greatly on the nation, especially in peace and security.   The death of Ms Arotile, who died on Tuesday, according to NAF, as a result of head injuries sustained from a road accident at its base in Kaduna.   NAF winged Ms Arotile as the first female helicopter fighter (combatant) pilot last year.   According to the statement, Buhari commended Ms Arotile’s bravery ...

Hackers who gained access to the accounts of celebrities and billionaires have made money after the compromise.  Twitter accounts of prominent individuals were compromised by bitcoin hackers   Twitter accounts of popular billionaires, musicians, politicians and companies have been compromised by hackers who then used it to post messages, earning millions of naira from unsuspecting victims.   Billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates are among many prominent US figures targeted by hackers on Twitter in an apparent Bitcoin scam.   “I have decided to give back to my community,”  a tweet from Jeff Bezos’ account said.   Twitter said it was a  “co-ordinated”  attack targeting its employees  “with access to internal systems and tools”   The official accounts of Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Kanye West also requested donations in the cryptocurrency.   Reacting to the hack, Twitter wrote; "We are aware of a security incident impacting...

Mike Sonko is one of a few Kenya politicians known for showing off extravagant wealth on social media.  Mike Sonko is a Kenyan politician who shows off his wealth on social media   Just like Nigeria's Dino Melaye, there is a Kenyan politician, Mike Sonko who shows off his cars and mansions on social media, to the shock and amazement of his countrymen.   Like Nigeria’s Senator Dino Melaye, Mike Sonko is popular for displaying his expensive personal possessions and showiness to the public. He is also known for wearing designer clothes, and eating on gold table.   Sonko rose to political prominence at age 35 when he was elected as a member of parliament for the Makadara constituency in Kenya and since then, he has continued to be politically relevant to the extent of becoming the governor of Nairobi on Monday, August 21, 2017.   In December 2019, a warrant for his arrest was issued. The arrest was on account of some corruption allegations against him during his ten...