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  • Seun Kuti off to Switzerland for Europe Tour

    Seun Kuti off to Switzerland for Europe Tour

    Less than 48 hours after he was released from police custody over alleged assault, afrobeat singer Seun Kuti has left for Switzerland to kick off his Europe tour. 

     The son of Afrobeat legend, Fela Kuti confirmed this on his Insta story on Thursday.

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    The singer shared his picture in a plane with the caption: “Euro tour kicks off tonight in Zurich.”

    This came after the singer was released on bail on Tuesday night, following his arrest for assaulting a police officer.

  • How To Get Started With Online Gambling with Mozzartbet

    How To Get Started With Online Gambling with Mozzartbet

    Online gambling has been gaining more and more traction in Kenya over the past few years. With the proliferation of internet access and smartphones, it is now easier than ever to get into online gambling. If you are interested in giving online gambling a try, here is a guide on how to get started with the popular Mozzartbet registration process.

    Step 1: Signing Up for an Account

    The first step in getting started with Mozzartbet registration is signing up for an account. To do this, simply go to Mozzartbet’s official website and click on the “Sign Up” button at the top of the page. You will then need to provide some basic personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and nationality. Once you have done this, you will be able to create an account with Mozzartbet.

    Step 2: Making a Deposit

    For those getting started with online gambling in Kenya, one of the first key is making a deposit. For this, Mozzartbet provides several options including credit/debit cards, bank transfer and other local payment solutions. When making a deposit via credit/debit card, you will be asked to enter your financial information and the amount you want to deposit. Once the payment is successfully processed, the funds will be added to your Mozzartbet account instantly.

    When using bank transfer for deposits, you will need to provide the banking details during registration or when making a deposit. The minimum deposit amount set by Mozzartbet is KES 500 and it must be made from a valid Kenyan bank account. Bank transfers are generally slower than card payments and may take up 2-5 days for processing depending on your bank’s processing time.

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    In addition to these options, Mozzartbet also supports various local payment solutions such as M-Pesa. This allows customers to safely deposit money from their mobile phone balance or from their linked cards or bank accounts directly into their betting accounts without any hassle. Making a payment via M-Pesa requires that you have an active Safaricom line with sufficient funds available in order to make the transaction successful.

    No matter which method you choose for depositing into your Mozzartbet account in Kenya, all transactions are encrypted and 100% secure throughout the entire process so that users can rest assured knowing that their personal details remain safe at all times.

    Step 3: Choosing Games

    When it comes to sports betting, Mozzartbet offers betting on local leagues such as football and rugby as well as international leagues like the English Premier League and UEFA Champions League. You can also bet on major tournaments such as the Olympics and World Cup. Additionally, Mozzartbet also offers virtual sports betting where players can bet on simulated events such as horse racing or greyhound racing.

    For those who prefer other forms of gambling, Mozzartbet also has a wide selection of casino games including slots, table games like blackjack and roulette and video poker. The site also offers a variety of lottery games with jackpots that range from Kshs 50,000 up to Kshs 10 million. Finally, Mozzartbet also offers live poker rooms where players can participate in real-time cash games or tournaments against other players from around the world.

    No matter what type of game you prefer playing, Mozzartbet has something for everyone. With its wide selection of gambling options and generous bonuses for new customers, it’s no wonder why this site is one of Kenya’s most popular online gambling sites. So if you’re ready to take your gambling experience to the next level then be sure to check out what Mozzartbet has to offer!

    Step 4: Enjoying Your Winnings

    Once you have placed bets or wagers on games and won some money, you can enjoy your winnings by cashing out directly from your account or by withdrawing funds via mobile banking services like M-Pesa or Airtel Money. Depending on which option you choose, there may be fees associated with these transactions so make sure to read up beforehand!

    By following these steps, anyone can easily get started with online gambling through Mozzartbet registration process in Kenya! Whether it’s for recreational purposes or serious business ventures – getting into online gambling has never been easier or more accessible before now. Just remember always to gamble responsibly when playing any type of game!

  • Eight facts about ADHD

    Eight facts about ADHD

    ADHD stands for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. It is characterized by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Here are eight facts about ADHD:

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    1. It is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects approximately 6-9% of children and 2-5% of adults worldwide.
    2. The exact cause of ADHD is unknown, but research suggests that it may be a combination of genetic and environmental factors. 
    3. It is more commonly diagnosed in males than females.
    4. ADHD can impact academic, social, and occupational functioning if left untreated.
    5. Treatment options for ADHD include medication, behavioral therapy, and lifestyle changes.
    6. Some people with ADHD also experience co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders.
    7. There is no cure for ADHD, but with proper treatment, people with ADHD can lead fulfilling and successful lives.
    8. ADHD is often misunderstood and stigmatized, but it is important to remember that it is a real and valid condition that requires support and understanding.
  • Igbo group to walk for Tinubu/Shettima’s victory

    Igbo group to walk for Tinubu/Shettima’s victory

    The omaluegwuoku progressive initiative will on Saturday hold Igbo Kwenu day to celebrate the victory  of Tinubu/Shettima victory of the 2023 at unity fountain Abuja.

    The Leader and President of Omaluegwuoku progressive initiative Hon Chief Mrs Ginika Tor announced this at a briefing in Abuja. 

    She said the rally is in conjunction with Tinubu Support Group(TSG) as part of activities to mark the Inauguration of Tinubu and Shettima and President and Vice President on May 29.

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    She said the celebration is to thank God for Tinubu and Shettima victory and appreciate his grand patron Chief Author Eze and all the supporters of Omaluegwuoku progressive initiative worldwide during the 2023 general election.

    She promised that the ceremony would features Igbo delicacy, cultural display and talk show of its readiness to work with the incoming administration of Asiwaju.

    Ginika said the Igbos are solidly behind Tinubu and holding the event to show their solidarity with the ongoing pre inauguration hangout that is ongoing at unity fountain in Abuja

    Omaluegwuoku progressive initiative is the body used by Hon Ginika Tor to campaign for Tinubu/Shettima across the 36 States and the FCT during 2023 general elections.

  • Middle Belt leaders, stakeholders write Tinubu, back Lalong for SGF

    Middle Belt leaders, stakeholders write Tinubu, back Lalong for SGF

    The Renewed Middle Belt Forum (RMBF) has endorsed Plateau Governor Simon Lalong as Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) in the incoming administration. 

    In a letter dated May 22 and co-signed by its President Bala Mohammed and Secretary-General, Dr. Abu James Abu, the group said the stakeholders and leaders from the zone unanimously backed the Plateau Governor for the job. 

    The RMBF said they came to this conclusion after a thorough analysis of all the eminently qualified sons and daughters of the Middle Belt and their impact on governance.

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    The letter noted that Lalong stands out owing to his loyalty,  impeccable track record, experience, and pedigree, adding that he is the highest ranking Middle-Belt son in government. 

    The group admitted that although they expect the Plateau Governor to represent their interests, his antecedence shows that the nation comes first. 

    The group said Lalong would be a worthy ambassador of the Middle Belt and ensure that his principal Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu fulfills every promise he made to Nigerians. 

    The Renewed Middle Belt Forum urged the President-elect to appoint Lalong as the SGF. 

    It said the appointment will quell the tension among the Christian faithful over the Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket and the well-established marginalization of the Middle Belt. 

    “The Renewed Middle Belt Forum wishes to congratulate the President-Elect ahead of his inauguration. May 29th will be historic in so many ways and we believe this will be the beginning of a new dawn for the nation,” the letter said. 

    “We are confident that this administration will hit the ground running immediately with the appointments of cabinet members. On this note, we wish to convey the resolutions of the relevant stakeholders and leaders from the Middle Belt. 

    “Your Excellency, you will agree that the Muslim-Muslim ticket of the APC caused a measure of uneasiness among Christians. It is also visible that the Middle Belt has again been shrugged off from the scheme of things, especially after the zoning arrangement of the ruling party for the National Assembly leadership was made public. 

    “Indeed competence, integrity, and excellence should be the main considerations for appointment. That is why we are putting forward a man who ticks all the boxes for the position of the SGF. 

    “Governor Lalong will not only settle the perceived religious and sectional bias, but he is also a man who has over the years displayed exceptional capacity, sagacity, and effective leadership. He is a unifier and detribalized Nigerian with an incredible track record and pedigree. 

    “The Middle Forum believes that Governor Lalong will do a thorough job as the SGF and ensure that this administration pursues all its policies and programs aimed at the peace and progress of the nation”.

  • Coalition threatens protest against NYSC over Mbah’s certificate saga

    Coalition threatens protest against NYSC over Mbah’s certificate saga

    A coalition of 150 civil society organisations under the aegis of Advocates of Truth and Justice (ATJ), has berated the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) over what it termed unnecessary and fraudulent involvement in politics.  

    The Coalition, in a statement by its Executive Director, Dr. Anthony Ujah, accused top officials of the scheme of conniving with politicians to destroy the reputation of others in the name of forged NYSC certificates. 

    NYSC DG, Brig Gen Yusha’u Ahmed, recently alleged that it never issued a discharge certificate to Enugu Governor-elect, Dr. Peter Mbah.

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    Mbah consequently obtained a court order barring the NYSC from further disclaiming his certificate.

    The Governor-elect also sued the NYSC for N20 billion at the Federal High Court, Abuja, for alleged conspiracy, deceit and misrepresentation of facts.

    However, despite the court order, the NYSC DG engaged the media to again disclaim the certificate, denying knowledge of the lawsuit and consequent court order. 

    Ujah alleged the NYSC leadership is derailing  from its mandate and becoming a tool in the hands of desperate politicians to frustrate perceived rivals. 

    The Coalition wondered why Mbah will forge a certificate he didn’t have to pay for and did not need to write any exam to earn.  

    “After our investigation, we discovered that the Governor-Elect of Enugu, Barrister Peter Mbah was dully mobilised by the NYSC, issued a call-up letter, assigned to a place of primary assignment, and carried out all duties and responsibilities assigned to him, including participating in the passing out parade and was issued a discharge certificate by the NYSC,” Ujah said. 

    “One now wonders how at the end of all these exercises, the NYSC could make a bold face by telling the world that the Governor-elect didn’t participate in the exercise. This is not only scandalous but ridiculous, to say the least.

    “The NYSC discharge certificates are printed by the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company PLC. They have security features such as watermarks and serial numbers denoting the batches. The NYSC should back its claim by producing any other certificate in the series of Mbah’s certificate that has the same serial number”. 

    The Coalition vowed to embark on a massive protest at the NYSC secretariat to call for the total investigation of the Scheme and by the National Assembly as soon as possible. 

    Ujah said after this mass action, the incoming administration would be left with no other option but to reform the Scheme.

  • Tribunal dismisses SDP petition in Ondo

    Tribunal dismisses SDP petition in Ondo

    The petition filed by the Social Democratic Party(SDP) and its candidate, Fadesola Atilade Ojamomi, for the Ilaje Constituency 1 in the Ondo House of Assembly has been struck out by the tribunal at its sitting on Wednesday.

    Ojamomi filed the petition challenging the election of Hon Abayomi Akinruntan of the All Progressives Congress.

    He had alleged irregularities during the conduct of Assembly polls.

    Chairman of the panel, Justice Rose Soji, said the motion on notice filed by the first and second petitioners praying the tribunal to withdraw the petition against Akinruntan was granted as prayed.

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    Counsel to the petitioners, Victor Ajayi, said informed the tribunal that the  Petitioners decided to withdraw the suit because of the interest of the people in the constituency and the entire state.

    ” The Petitioners are withdrawing the petition for the purpose of exercising their constitutional right.”

    Lawyer to the respondents, Mr Olumide Ogidan, did not oppose the motion brought in pursuant to section 29 of the First Schedule Of The Electoral Act, 2022 And Under The Inherent Jurisdiction Of the Election Petition Tribunal.

    Justice Soji, subsequently, dismissed the petition and granted the withdrawal motion

    Akinruntan who expressed joy over the development, said it was in the interest of Ilaje development and unity.

    “Also to add that the judgement will further pave way for my aspiration to lead the 10th assembly as the speaker of the house considering the fact that I’m the most Senior and experienced lawmaker returning as a 3rd timer in the 10th Assembly,” Akinruntan said.

  • Senate passes bill to compensate victims of EndSARS for 2nd reading

    Senate passes bill to compensate victims of EndSARS for 2nd reading

    The Senate on Wednesday passed for second reading, a bill seeking to compensate victims of EndSARS protest.

    The bill entitled, A Bill for an Act to Amend the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Act, was sponsored by Sen. Bassey, Gershom (PDP Cross-River ).

    Bassey in his lead debate, said the bill sought to provide for the establishment of the EndSARS Victims Compensation Fund.

    Bassey said: “distinguished colleagues, you may recall that as a result of the EndSARS nationwide protests in October 2020.

    ” Judicial panels of inquiry were constituted to address the demands of protesters and compensation for verified victims of the EndSARS protest.

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    “The findings of the judicial panels of inquiry and the Senate Joint Committee on EndSARS revealed the killing of protesters, destruction of private and public properties by rampaging hoodlums, who seized and took over the protest, destroyed and looted valuable assets.

    “However distinguished colleagues the implementation of the recommendation of all the panels and committees regarding compensation has been very discouraging.”

    According to him, the victims have been left to continually groan under the pains of injury inflicted by hoodlums during the EndSARS protest.

    He said the eventual establishment of the fund and implementation of the recommendation of the judicial panel of inquiry and Senate Joint Committee on EndSARS would certainly bring succour to the victims of the 2020 Endsars nationwide protest.

    “Mr. President, distinguished colleagues, it is my prayer that you support this amendment bill that seeks to bring hope to the victims of the 2020 EndSARS protest,” he said.

    President of Senate, Ahmed Lawan thereafter referred the bill to the Committee on Special Duties for further legislative input and report back to plenary in one week.

    (NAN)

  • Don’t tell my father I used his car – DJ Cuppy

    Don’t tell my father I used his car – DJ Cuppy

    Popular disc jockey DJ Cuppy has pleaded with Nigerians not to tell her father she used his car. 

    She told them to keep her secret in a post on her Instagram page.

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    She wrote: “Please don’t tell @femiOtedola I’m using her car”

  • Banky W, Adesua convinced my parents I should do music – Nonso Amadi

    Banky W, Adesua convinced my parents I should do music – Nonso Amadi

    Singer Nonso Amadi has stated that Banky W and his wife, Adesuwa Etomi-Wellington convinced his parents to allow him to do music.

    He said he has the blessings of his parents on his career choice, adding his mum is involved in the creation of his forthcoming Extended Play (EP).

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    He thanked the Wellingtons for their kind gesture.

    Amadi wrote: “Just want to say thank you to @BankyW and his lovely wife @AdesuaEtomiW for coming to speak to my parents in 2018 around letting me do music.

    “Went a long way in gaining their support, & now I’m about to drop an album with my Mum involved in its creation. Love you both truly.”