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  • Ghanim Al Muftah steals show at Qatar 2022 World Cup opening ceremony

    Ghanim Al Muftah steals show at Qatar 2022 World Cup opening ceremony

    Qatari motivational speaker and social media influencer Ghanim Al Muftah stole the show as he shared the stage with Hollywood star Morgan Freeman at the opening ceremony of the Qatar 2022 World Cup.

    Al Muftah, one of the breakout stars of the night, joined Freeman in welcoming the world to Qatar at the opening ceremony on Sunday.

    The 30-minute opening ceremony at the tent-shaped Al Bayt stadium, saw the young Qatari recite a verse from the Quran as he welcomed the world alongside the movie veteran in a show themed around unity and tolerance which was watched by millions around the globe

    “We sent out the call, because everyone is welcome. This is an invitation to the whole world,” said Al Muftah, dressed in a thobe and walking to the stage with the use of his hands.

    Then, reciting a verse from the Quran, he added: “We were raised to believe that we were scattered on this earth as nations and tribes, so we could learn from each other and find beauty in our differences.”

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    “I can see it,” Freeman replied. “What unites us here, in this moment, is so much greater than what divides us. How can we make it last longer than just today?”

    “With tolerance and respect, we can live together under one big home,” Al Muftah replied.

    The 22-year-old was born with a rare birth defect that inhibited the development of his lower body was joined by Qatari singer Dana Al Fardan and performers on stage.

    Creative director, Ahmad Al Baker stated he wanted the opening ceremony to signify, ‘ gathering for all mankind, an invitation to come together as one, bridging all differences with humanity, respect and inclusion’.

    Al Muftah, a well-known face in the Gulf, with a huge following on social media who hopes to become a Paralympian, was named FIFA ambassador in April.

    He is currently pursuing a political science degree in university, and hopes to become a diplomat.

  • I feel like sinner when baby girl moans ‘Divine’ in bed – Rema

    I feel like sinner when baby girl moans ‘Divine’ in bed – Rema

    Afro Rave pioneer Rema would rather have baby girl articulate something different when moaning than ‘Divine’.

    Born Divine Ikubor, the “Soundgasm” crooner explained he feels like he’s committing a sin when his baby girl calls out his name during their s3xcapades.

    He said he feels that way because his first name is actually a Christian name, making it odd when engaging in the canal act.

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    The 22-year-old thus, implored baby girl to rather use ‘Rave Lorde’ or anything else but not ‘Divine’ whenever they are intimate.

    “Moaning ‘Divine’ in bed dey make me feel like say I dey sin. Like baby girl it’s a Christian name use Rave lorde or something,” he tweeted.

  • Ondo lady attempts suicide after breakup

    Ondo lady attempts suicide after breakup

    A lady Motunrayo Balogun has attempted suicide after her boyfriend dumped her.

    The lady, who is an hairstylist, was said to have consumed poisonous substances but was rushed to a hospital by her mother.

    Sources said Moruntayo took the decision to end her life after the boyfriend told her he was tired of the relationship.

    The source said it was her mother who found her lying on the floor unconscious with an empty bottle of poison in her hands.

    She rushed her to the nearest hospital where she was revived.

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    A friend of Motunrayo, who pleaded anonymity, said she withdrew to her shell and turned an introvert.

    “I don’t understand why she did such a thing to herself.

    “The man does not give her breathing space. He is always monitoring her movement and everything she does. Yet, he doesn’t have regard for her.

    “Even when she comes to work, three hours later, you will see him drive down to check up on her every now and then.

    “I’m sure it might be because most guys stay away from their girlfriends when the festive period is approaching so as not to spend money on them, only for them to reconcile after New Year celebration. Maybe that was the case. I can’t really tell. Because I don’t see any reason for the break up now.

    “But the reason she took that step is what I don’t understand. For me, no man is worth such decision. It was a very bad idea,” she lamented.

  • Students promise Obi 10m votes

    Students promise Obi 10m votes

    A coalition of student bodies under the aegis of Students Obi-Datti Network (SON) said it has perfected strategies to deliver 10 million votes for the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi in 2023.

    The group, drawn from former and current executives of students and youth leadership from campuses as well as various organisations across the nation, vowed to work for Obi’s victory

    Speaking during the inauguration of its Southeast zonal and State executives in Awka, National Coordinator of the group, Comrade Kenneth Okeke said Obi’s capacity and competence to transform the country informed their decision to support him.

    He said the group took time to understudy manifestos of other candidates as well as their track records and agreed to queue behind that of the Labour Party for realization of yearnings of the citizenry.

    According to him: “We have resolved to mobilize and create this movement with the mandate of galvanising 10 million votes only from our structure cut across geopolitical zones, state, local government, ward and polling unit levels.

    “We are poised in deepening the conversation of domesticating the deployment and penetration of the network in the tertiary institutions through voter education, booth to booth mobilization, awareness in all the polling units.”

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    Reflecting on its slogan, “Taking the Good News to Our Campuses”, Okeke lamented nation’s retrogressive trend over the years, insisting that the burden of its transformation should be collective responsibility of all patriotic citizens.

    Keynote speaker, Bar Chinedu Idigo identified high cost of governance, underemployment, insecurity, incessant strike actions, among others as pressing issues to be addressed by any incoming administration.

    He challenged youths which constitute about 60 percent of the nation’s population to use their votes to enthrone responsive leadership to change the narratives, expressing optimistic that the nation’s process of recovery would be fully actualized if Obi was elected.

    Labour Party candidate for Anaocha 2 State Constituency, Comrade Osita Ozalagba enjoined the youths to sustain the struggle for good governance and work for the party’s victory to ensure accelerated economic development.

  • Adamawa varsity marks 20th anniversary, plans new faculties

    Adamawa varsity marks 20th anniversary, plans new faculties

    Adamawa State University Mubi (ADSU) has marked its 20th anniversary announcing a plan to establish two faculties: Medicine and Health Sciences.
    Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Kaleptapwa Farauta said during the 20th anniversary celebration at the university’s main Guest House in Mubi at the weekend that arrangements had gone far to bring the Medicine and Health Sciences faculties on board.
    “At inception the University had three faculties, namely Agriculture; Arts, Social and Management Sciences and Science with various programmes in 13 departments,” the VC recalled, adding that the number increased to seven faculties with establishment of Faculties of Arts, Law, Education, and Environmental Sciences consisting of 41 programmes in 35 departments.
    The Adamawa State University was established in 2002 by the administration of former Governor Boni Haruna.

     

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    In a message to the institution, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri said he was glad that the University had survived and thrived although critics wondered about its sustainability when it started those 20 years ago.
    “The story of this university is a study in resilience, unparalleled optimism and natural resolve to swim unperturbed against the wind in the unquenchable spirit of the stoic Adamawa,” Fintiri said through Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Bashir Ahmad who represented him.
    The governor announced approval of the construction of road network and provision of water in the new Sahuda Road Campus of the University in Mubi so that some activities could shift there from the main campus.
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  • Ebuka lauds Qatar 2022 World Cup Igbo commentary

    Ebuka lauds Qatar 2022 World Cup Igbo commentary

    Famous media personality, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu is euphoric over the Igbo commentary for the Qatar 2022 World Cup.

    He applauded SuperSport, responsible for broadcasting most of the world’s major sporting events and leagues on it’s ingenuity in making provisions for the World Cup to have Igbo commentary.

    The BBNaija host tweeted: “The World Cup with Igbo commentary, is sending me!!! Well done SuperSport”

    In September, Multichoice Nigeria revealed that viewers can choose any of four local language commentary options for the 2022 Qatar World Cup.

    The languages included; Igbo, Yoruba, Hausa, and pidgin English noting they will be available to all DStv and GOtv subscribers.

    John Ugbe, chief executive officer of Multichoice, announced the development at a media showcase in Lagos.

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    “For the first time, during the World Cup, you will be able to change from your remote in either English, Pidgin English, Igbo, Yoruba, or Hausa,” he said.

    “We have commentaries in all the major languages.

    “We did it with African Magic. And now, we are taking it fully into football.”

    The 2022 World Cup kicked off on Sunday, November 20 with an opening ceremony at Doha; Qatar.

    Immediately after the ceremony, the Qatar National Team made their tournament debut, facing Ecuador in the opening match at 7 PM Doha time (5 PM CET); in the first of 64 games with the final set for December 18.

  • Singer Portable acquires new car

    Singer Portable acquires new car

    Popular street singer Portable has acquired a new car.

    Sharing a photo of himself with the new car on his Instagram page, he said: “It’s been God all the way. Another one to (sic) my garage Congrats to me. Alihamdulilahi. CEO doings ZEH Nation to the world.”

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  • Addressing climate change crucial to our future – APC National youth leader

    Addressing climate change crucial to our future – APC National youth leader

    All Progressives Congress(APC) National Youth Leader, Hon. Dayo Israel, has tasked the global, including Europe and America, to show serious commitment to climate funding obligations in Africa.

    He issued the challenge during a session at the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 27) in Egypt where he interacted with other global representatives, including Western delegates.

    Stressing the grave importance of addressing the challenge of climate change to protect the future of young people and achieve sustainable development, Israel lamented “a situation where words have replaced action and those primarily responsible for the problem are dragging their feet on making the required investments for meaningful progress.”

    He added: “Africa, including my home country Nigeria, has contributed so little to this problem but we are left to bear the worst brunt. We are witnessing record droughts, flooding, and other environmental disasters all linked to the warming climate.”

    “On top of that, we are asked to sacrifice growth opportunities and neglect satisfying pressing national needs in the interest of the planet even if those making the demand, the same people with a more significant share of responsibility for the problem, are dodging their obligations, especially financing the gaps the shifts they are demanding will cause.”

    Israel maintained the APC appreciates the impact of climate change on the future and sustainable development, particularly as Nigeria continues to count the loss of the devastating floods witnessed in several parts of the country this year due primarily to worsening rainfalls and weather conditions.

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    “I have been to numerous states in Nigeria where climate change has resulted in devastating floods to witness, first-hand, the extent of the damage recorded.

    “Many farmers have lost their means of livelihood and other families are now displaced because their homes are submerged in water.

    “This is a challenge we take seriously as a ruling party in charge of the government. We understand that solving it is crucial to our ambition to guarantee our youths a safe and prosperous future,” he said.

    In addition to the efforts carried out by the Buhari administration to provide succour to areas and citizens of the country suffering the negative effects of climate change, Israel noted that the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has also demonstrated his commitment to renewable energy and other innovations to keep the country on a positive track as far as the issue is concerned.

    However, he stressed that much is hinged on the West taking its obligation seriously, including the $100bn annual investment promised by the bloc to fund climate actions in Africa.

    “The West must take the lead on this issue. That’s the quickest and most effective path forward. We share the objective of protecting the planet and bequeathing to the future generation a safe and livable world.

    “But we must not be made to pay the biggest price for a problem we didn’t cause. Not when those making the demands and setting the targets are quick to resort to the same actions they condemn when they feel an energy pinch. He who comes into equity must come with clean hands,” he stated.

  • Bobrisky blasts Papaya ex for attending party with police

    Bobrisky blasts Papaya ex for attending party with police

    Controversial cross-dresser Okuneye Idris aka Bobrisky has slammed brand influencer, Abike Halima Raheem aka Papaya Ex, for attending a party with police escorts.

    Bobrisky said this in a Snapchat video while reacting to an encounter with Papaya Ex at a recent event.

    Prior to that time, the Instagram celebrity had swore to deal with the socialite whenever their part crosses.

    Bob accused Papaya of stealing his/her style seeing the brand influencer recently dished out invites to persons in grand style in-view of her housewarming.

    Bob of Lagos threatened to beat up the influencer for allegedly stealing his brands, patronising his vendors while encouraging Papaya to maintain the same energy when they meet in person.

    In a video, a boiling Bob said: “This girl came with three police because she knows my name is ‘talk and do’. She knew she would have to endure beating.

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    “This girl came with three Mopol thinking she’s going to escape that beating.

    “Why did you come with Police first? If you know you can stand. I’m going to say this, I’m going to do Instagram rant with you and when I see you in person, we are going to beat ourselves.

    “If you beat me, no problem. You’ve taught me a new skill, how to fight. Also, if I beat you, no problem. I’ve taught you a new skill, how to fight.

    “Papaya, listen to me, any event we both meet, I’ll deal with you; I swear to God.”

  • Woman dies in Lagos hotel

    Woman dies in Lagos hotel

    A yet-to-be identified woman has been found dead in a guest house in Igbogbo, Ikorodu, Lagos State.

    Lagos Police spokeam SP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the 46-year-old reportedly arrived the guest house with a man simply identified himself as Alfa Sule on Friday.

    According to Hundeyin, the deceased body was discovered by the manager while inspecting the rooms around 6:00am.

    “There were no marks of violence on the woman; the said Alfa Sule was nowhere to be found but abandoned his Bajaj motorcycle.

    “The police visited the scene and found the corpse with foam oozing out of her nostril.

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    “Photographs of the scene and body were taken before the corpse was removed and deposited at Ikorodu General hospital Morgue for autopsy, ” he said.

    Hundeyin said efforts were on ground to arrest Alfa Sule, while adding that the case would be transferred to the Homicide unit of the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Yaba, for further investigations.