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  • Rivers Pastor denies tweets on Ekiti Gov poll

    Rivers Pastor denies tweets on Ekiti Gov poll

    The General Overseer of Omega Power Ministries (OPM) in Port Harcourt Rivers, Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, has denied a tweet handle with his name sharing reports and results on the just-concluded Ekiti governorship poll.

    The handle “@PstChibuzorGift” boasted of over 13,500 followers and was promptly posting information on Ekiti polls.

    A statement by the OPM on Wednesday said the handle does not belong to Chinyere, who the church is not a politician.

    The church expressed concerns that with the spread of the church and the philanthropic activities of its founder, the impersonators behind the handle may use it to defraud unsuspecting followers across the world.

    It appealed to Twitter to delete the fake account and protect members of the public from a possible scam.

    The statement signed by the Church Media Director, Frank Laga, reads: “The Leadership of Omega Power Ministries, whose General Overseer is Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere is calling on Twitter to delete a fake Twitter account impersonating him.

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    “The fraudsters whose fake Twitter handle is @PstchibuzorGift has over 13.5k followers before the attention of the church was drawn to it.

    “Apostle Chinyere regrets that many people around the world might have been scammed using the fake account.

    “Apostle Chinyere is a man of God who has been known worldwide for his humanitarian works and who with OPM offers services free of charge to humanity. ”

    It added: “It is pertinent to state here that the man of God does not in any way get himself involved into politics let alone twitting on the just concluded Ekiti State gubernatorial election as claimed by those impersonating him using the fake Twitter account.

    “The church therefore uses this medium to inform the world that Apostle Chinyere’s verified Twitter handle is @daddyopm.

    “The man of God has also promised to continue to serve God and humanity with the resources that come into the church through tithes and offering.”

  • Five recyclable waste materials

    Five recyclable waste materials

    The world is characterized by the growth and production of materials, which we use in carrying out daily activities. The frequency of which production occurs makes recycling a very important factor in maintaining a stable working environment. There are many materials that shouldn’t be discarded after use because recycling them can reduce the production costs of new ones.

    To avoid running out of resources, it is needful to make prudent use of available materials by keeping them for recycling purposes. Materials that can be recycled include the following;

    * Tire: The rubber powder recycled from the scrap tires are wildly used in the industries. It is mainly used as modified asphalt for highway construction and it is one of the biggest consumption markets for rubber granula. There are more volume of applications for the rubber, steel and fibre derived from recycling tyre which makes tyre recycling an attractive opportunity for the recycling industry.

    * Plastic: There are many plastic materials in our homes, which we discard when not in use. It is better to keep these for recycling purposes. The systems are capable of processing a wide range of plastic materials with varying levels of contamination including extremely heavy contamination such as oil-based substances and agricultural waste and converting them into something new.

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    *Cardboard: The first step in recycling cardboard is to separate it from other paper such as office paper and newspaper. The cardboard is then baled and sent to a mill, shredded into small pieces, and put in a pulping machine to introduce water/chemicals and break down the cardboard into fibers. Over half of the cardboard collected is used to make new cardboard boxes, and additional cardboard can be downcycled into cereal boxes and shoe boxes.

    *Steel: Steel can be infinitely recycled because it is such a widely used material, the range of possible uses for it are endless. It can be found in an incredibly diverse variety of products from train tracks and cars to bicycle frames and paperclips and of course new food and drinks cans.

    *Glass: Glass is 100% recyclable and can be recycled endlessly without loss in quality or purity. Glass is a very important inorganic material which is one of the largest productions of industries. It can be made into a variety of different products used for man’s daily living.

    As humans, we should be able to differentiate between recyclable and non-recyclable waste so that we will be able to utilise resources properly and help the continuous production process.

  • Worst experience with someone I dated – Nedu

    Worst experience with someone I dated – Nedu

    On Air Personality-cum-actor Chinedu Ani Emmanuel aka Nedu has recounted an experience during his university days with an ex-lover that utterly dazed him.

    The radio presenter, in a video clip, revealed a friend recently asked him via a message to share his worst experience ever in a relationship.

    Explaining the worst thing that has ever happened to him while in a relationship with a girl, he noted he had a list of them but one particularly tops the list.

    According to him: “I was dating this girl back at the university then, her name was Emem. And we were on holiday and then we were supposed to get back to school on a particular day. I got to school two days before her and she came later.

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    He continued: “I got to the house and then she came. I was like what happened and she went on and on with different tales.

    “She went to have a bath, I decided to check her bag and saw an hotel receipt that made me believe that she was cheating on me. She got out of the bathroom and I confronted her. I asked her if she was cheating on me and why.

    “And she responded, ‘I’m not cheating on you, I’m cheating on him with you” And I was like, “What?!”

  • Why I don’t want be called ‘strong woman’ – Toolz

    Why I don’t want be called ‘strong woman’ – Toolz

    On-Air Personality Tolu Oniru aka Toolz has stated she doesn’t want to be called a “strong woman.”

    The radio personality explained being associated with a strong woman breeds burden and heartbreak for women until they are ruined.

    The mother of two said she would rather team up with the “softness for life’ gang than be tagged a ‘strong woman.’

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    “Softness for life! One of these days, I will explain why I don’t always like the term ‘strong woman’.

    “For me, quite often, it basically means how much burden, heart break, devastation a woman can carry and just keep going,” she wrote.

  • Feels nothing seeing my ex-hubby Blossom Chukwujekwu’s remarry – Redvigor

    Feels nothing seeing my ex-hubby Blossom Chukwujekwu’s remarry – Redvigor

    Fashion entrepreneur Maureen Esisi aka Redvigor has stated her ex-hubby Blossom Chukwujekwu’s remarriage elicited no reaction from her.

    Actor Blossom Chukwujekwu was in the news following his remarriage three years after his marriage of four years to his ex-wife, Maureen, crashed over allegations of infidelity.

    The film star and Winifred Akhuemokhan got married to Pastor Ehinome at Christ Embassy Church.

    The wedding was officiated by the church’s founder, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, who happens to be the bride’s uncle.

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    The union was attended by several celebrities, including Kate Henshaw, Rita Dominic, Stan Nze, Deyemi Okanlawon, Banky W, Zack Orji, Adesua Etomi, and Kehinde Bankole among many others.

    Different reactions took over social media with the development even as Maureen decided to engage fans in a question and answer session

    A fan asked the estranged wife, “How did you feel when you saw your ex-husband remarry?”

    Responding, the mother of one noted she “felt nothing.”

  • AY considers ‘acquisition’ of Central Bank

    AY considers ‘acquisition’ of Central Bank

    Comedian AY has stated he has an ingenious idea but needs the motivation to pull it through.

    The film producer, who is a Guinness Book of World Records holder with his movie “30 days in Atlanta”, said he’s considering buying Central Bank but seeks advice from his social circle. 

    According to the comic boss, people have no business being ‘broke’ when there exists a Central Bank which ought to print money for the citizens.

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    “There are so many ideas that require us to seek for validation and agreement from our social circle.

    “Sometimes we do value others’ opinions and how they shape our perspective, we are much more motivated by external validation than our own intuition.

    “Please advise me, should I buy Central Bank? Because I see no reason why everyone should be broke when we can just print money and give to everyone,” AY said.

  • Accept defeat in good faith, observers tell Oni, others

    Accept defeat in good faith, observers tell Oni, others

    A coalition of Observers that monitored the just concluded governorship election in Ekiti has asked the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate Segun Oni and other candidates to accept defeat in good faith.

    The coalition specifically appealed to Oni who had threatened to challenge the outcome of the poll, to embrace the winner and All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate, Biodun Oyebanji in the overall interest of peace and development.

    A communique in Ado Ekiti, the state capital on Tuesday by the leader of the Coalition, Com. Victor Kalu, adjudged the election free, fair and credible, noting that the exercise adhered strictly to the best international practices.

    While commending the security agencies and the Independent National Electoral Commission for their exceptional display of neutrality and professionalism during the election, Kalu said the duo performed their jobs without fear or favour.

    Kalu said: “We, the accredited civil society election observers for the just concluded Ekiti Governorship election, therefore, adjudge the election to be free, fair, credible, and transparent.

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    “The exercise met the required international standard for a credible democratic election. The result should therefore be accepted by all as a true reflection of the will of Ekiti people.

    “Since INEC had announced a clear winner, the rest of the candidates should see themselves as co-winners and toe the path of peace by congratulating the clear winner for the good and progress of the state”.

    Saluting the INEC and security agencies for displaying professionalism, Kalu said: “We observed during monitoring that the security agencies and INEC were duty conscious and performed their jobs dispassionately without fear or favour.

    “They indeed saw the election duty as a national assignment and acted accordingly.

    “To improve our electoral process, INEC and political parties and other stakeholders especially the civil society groups should engage in civil voter education and mobilisation before election and encourage impressive voter participation during elections”.

  • NITDA’ a code of practice will tackle fake news, hate speech – NADIR

    NITDA’ a code of practice will tackle fake news, hate speech – NADIR

    The Network of Advocates for Digital Reporting (NADIR) has lauded the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) for drafting a ‘Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Internet Intermediaries’.

    At a briefing in Kano, the group said the code will not only strengthen press freedom and maintain the dignity of information but will also curtail fake news and hate speech before and during the 2023 elections.

    The Coordinator, Dahiru Mohammed Lawal, noted the online space needed to be made comfortable for everyone to address issues that cause panic in society and infringe on laws.

    “This wouldn’t have come at a better time than in the wake of the 2023 general elections when information disorder and illegal contents will have a field day; when businesses are going digital without paying necessary dues; when indiscretion in online activities is high.

    “An unregulated online space remains a recipe for civil unrest. The need for an instrument that ensures our unity is not exploited for pecuniary gains, while guaranteeing freedom of speech and expression as enshrined in the Nigerian Constitution, is incumbent on all patriotic citizens.

    “Behaviours that increase tension along ethnic biases, interreligious incitements, blasphemy and even secessionist tendencies that threaten security and lead to violence and wanton attacks thrive in an unregulated media space,” he said.

    Lawal pointed out that while the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) regulates broadcast stations, the Nigerian Press Council (NPC) ensures the maintenance of the highest ethical professional standards in the print media.

    “Why should the online platforms, especially social media, be free from the regulatory scrutiny?”, the coordinator asked, explaining hat other countries have taken stricter measures to curtail excesses on online platforms.

    NADIR recalled that on June 16, Meta (Facebook), Google, Twitter and Microsoft agreed to take a tougher line against disinformation, deep fakes and fake accounts, under an updated European Union (EU) Code of Practice or face hefty fines.

    Lawal said more than 30 signatories including advertising bodies have signed up for the updated code on disinformation as disclosed by the European Commission.

    “Even the United States Government – the self-righteous custodians of free speech – has announced that it was establishing an interagency task force to fight harassment and abuse online.”

    On the socio-economic benefits of the code of practice, Lawal said with the digital space contributing about 18% to Nigeria’s GDP, compelling big techs to abide by local laws and pay the requisite tax would increase government revenue.

    “Regulations will promote more local content, create jobs and breed more corporate and law-abiding citizens who are mindful of our collective sensitivities and unity.

    “While NITDA has clarified that the code is a draft and subject to inputs, we urge stakeholders to contribute appropriately in order to achieve a mutually accepted code of regulations without recourse to the fear of tackling freedom of speech”, he added.

  • Oyo Reps member Shina Peller joins Accord Party

    Oyo Reps member Shina Peller joins Accord Party

    A member of the House of Representatives from Oyo State, Shina Peller has joined Accord Party(AP) after defecting from the All Progressives Congress (APC).

    Last Friday, Shina Peller announced his defection from APC, which he accused of lacking democratic tenets.

    Stating his reasons, Peller noted that Accord Party comes first on ballot paper and continues to advance democracy.

    He wrote: In Oyo State, the Accord Party is a force to reckon with, its internal democracy mechanism is intact, a component lacking in other parties. Accord Party is also strategic as it concerns balloting.

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    “On the ballot paper, Accord comes first before the two major parties. With Accord as our party, voting sensitization becomes easier for us to do.

    “Today, I would like to inform the general public that I am now with the Accord party. The logo of the Accord constantly reminds me and other well-meaning Nigerians of their civic responsibility – to vote for credible leaders.

    “In Oke-Ogun, Oyo North Senatorial District and Oyo State at large, Accord Party is our strength, its logo is our thumb – it’s our power and we shall make it count”

  • Asake replica of Lil Wayne – Don Jazzy

    Asake replica of Lil Wayne – Don Jazzy

    Mavin Records CEO Don Jazzy has hailed the musical prowess of YBNL’s artiste Asake.

    The rave of the moment, born Ahmed Ololade Asake, blew Jazzy’s mind in the last week as revealed by him with his co-host corroborating his revelation.

    Don Jazzy, speaking on his recently launched radio show on Apple Music 1 alongside his co-host Mavin’s DJ Big N, explained Asake is one of the artistes he is been using as a reference to tutor upcoming artistes generally.

    Describing Asake, the “Dorobucci” singer said he is brilliant, dope, an all-rounder, comparing him to American rapper, Lil Wayne.

    When asked what has blown his mind in the past week, the music producer responded: “Ololade mi Asake.

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    He continued: “I feel like Ololade Mi Asake is such a brilliant artiste, he’s an all-rounder, he’s one of the artistes you don’t get all the time but when they come, you just know that a star has been born.

    “There’s a video I watched on YouTube, I don’t know if it was Cloud TV or yes, Glitch where he was performing an acoustic version of his song….. I said ‘Ah!”, This boy has all the elements…..
     
    ”Because I’ve already heard Sungba, Trabaye and Omo Ope. So when I saw this one, I was like ‘Wow!’ You can see this is him being mellow.

    “If you look at the camera angles. The camera angles came from behind and I looked at him and I was like, ‘Ah! Lil Wayne is born. I said ‘Lil Wayne is here upon us’.

    “I think he’s so dope. He’s one of those artistes that I’ve been using to even give lectures,” the 39-year-old media personality added.