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  • Kizz Daniel sets to headline youth vote count mega concert 2.0

    Kizz Daniel sets to headline youth vote count mega concert 2.0

    Buga crooner Kizz Daniel is set to headline the second edition of Youth Vote Count Mega Concert, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced.

    The Lagos Resident Electoral Commissioner of INEC, Mr Olusegun Agbaje announced this in Lagos on Tuesday.

    Agbaje said INEC, in collaboration with the European Union Support to Democratic Governance (EU-SDG) and other implementing partners, is prepared to host over 25,000 registered voters of youth age bracket at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) on Saturday, June 11.

    “The event is totally free but permanent Voters Card (PVC) or temporary voters card (TVC) is needed for access,” he noted.

    The Commission flagged off voters registration exercise at TBS on Monday which is to end with the concert.

    Agbaje said: “The number of registered voters who are youth is not where we want it to be yet that’s why INEC and other organisations felt we could do something to spur this category of the population.

    “INEC does not have any intention of extending the voters registration exercise beyond June 30.

    “At the flag off of the exercise at TBS on Monday, we registered over 1,000, and expect to register 15,000 to 20,000 by Saturday when we are having the concert which we expect 25,000 attendees.

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    “The youth have the capacity to ensure a rancour-free election.

    “They must tell political parties that this is the time to get it right.

    “If we get it right in Lagos, other states will follow suit.”

    EU-SDG Programme Manager, Laolu Olawunmi, lamented the substantial youthful population has not translated to meaningful impact on the electoral process.

    Olawunmi noted voter apathy among the youth affects the political process.

    She called for more creation of platforms like the EU-SDG where the youth can mobilise, connect and engage, including interaction with the government.

    “Providing platforms we can interact with centres of power and the government will change a lot.

    “Interest in governance and political process will benefit the youth a great deal,” said Olawunmi.

    Popular rapper, MI Abaga, including Samson Itodo of Yiaga Africa, Executive Director of International Press Centre (IPC), Lanre Arogundade; Executive Director, Institute of Media and Society (IMS), Dr Akin Akingbulu, and Bimbo Oladunjoye and Paul Eze of INEC were also at the event.

  • Motivators teach Adamawa youths to unleash inner resourcefulness

    Motivators teach Adamawa youths to unleash inner resourcefulness

    Owing to raging unemployment, youths in Adamawa State have been taught to unleash their inner resourcefulness for self-employment.

    The youths, who attended a business success inspirational talk shop in Yola by successful business tycoons, were urged never to despair in the face of daunting social and economic challenges but to release their power of imagination to achieve their dreams.

    The speakers, assembled by Naturessence International, which organized the X-Fest event, stressed that possibilities are unlimited to people who can muster a can-do- spirit.

    They noted though young people face difficult challenges, the constraints usually only provide impetus for pushing more to attain targeted heights as there is normally no sweet without sweat.

    Dr Agoso Bamaiyi who gave the first inspirational lecture, recounted personal initial failures  that he turned around and attained successes by sheer determination.

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    Speaking at the Fest, Tosin Komolafe, a software engineer and business strategist, urged youths to pay attention to details in whatever they do, describing it as the key that opened doors of opportunities for him.

    All the other guest speakers gave similar pieces of advice and urged youths to diligently seek ways around inhibitions to achieve success.

    The convener of the X-Fest, Dr Thom Idowu who is the CEO Nuturessence International, advised youths to believe always that there is no valid excuse for failure.

    A highlight of the event was the unveiling of an inspirational book, Dream to Reality, written by Thom Idowu, which essentially teaches ways to turn dreams to success stories.

    It is a 12-paragraph 132-page book which expands on ‘Getting it Right,’ ‘The Belief that Wins,’ ‘The Choice that Works,’ ‘The Wining Pathway,’ among other topics.

     

     

  • Women who love making long nails not wife material – Stanley Nweze

    Women who love making long nails not wife material – Stanley Nweze

    Actor Stanley Nweze has stated women who enjoying fixing long nails cannot be considered wife materials.

    He made this known while advising prospective husbands on what to look out for when choosing a woman for a wife.

    Nweze argued most of these ladies with extra-long nails cannot cook, wash and aren’t homely because; homely girls don’t engage in such.

    He wrote: “Before you choose a wife to marry rule out women who love making “over long nails”, most of them can’t cook or wash.

    “Trust me on this.. Homely girls don’t do that..”

    His opinion certainly got him some trolls as he went hard on them, telling them to quit sending him ‘rubbish Dms’ and rather go secure their PVCs for the coming 2023 general elections.

    The actor also took the time to inform his attackers that he’s pretty great at cleaning and a fantastic cook, which is why he loves a lady who knows how to cook and generally domesticated.

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    He continued: “Before y’all be attacking me and sending me rubbish Dms, never said I am looking for a cook or cleaner as a wife because I could do better at both. I wasn’t even talking about myself to start with. Just that I had this conversation with a friend earlier and decided to share.

    “But if you come to me, I am a fantastic cook, as a matter of fact, I love to cook. So somehow, I love I love women who can cook too.

    “But forget about me for a second. As a girl, can you do your laundry or cook with extremely long nails?”, he quizzed.

    “The answer is capital “NO”. So, in a nutshell if you are always on long nails, it simply means you hardly get involved in domestic activities.

    “Personally, I can do better all-round so, I won’t even settle for less. And also, I also know most men love domestic women. So, I’m just sharing a warning sign.

    “Meanwhile, use this energy y’all are using to attack me to get your PVC,” he added.

  • Lateef Adedimeji bags int’l award for ‘Ayinla’ role

    Lateef Adedimeji bags int’l award for ‘Ayinla’ role

    Popular actor Lateef Adedimeji has bagged an international award in U.S. over his lead role in the ‘Ayinla’ soar-away movie.

    Adedemeji announced his latest achievement at the recently held Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards (HAPA) award.

    The movie star, who expressed immense joy for getting a lead role in “Ayinla” after having prayed for a cameo role in any of Tunde Kelani’s films, celebrated being honoured with an award as “Best Actor” in a film; alongside Ramsey Nouah and Etinosa Idemudia.

    Sharing photos from the event which took place in the U.S, Adedemeji appreciated the award’s organisers’ for honouring him as well as acknowledged his colleagues not forgetting the film maker, Tunde Kelani.

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    “Best Actor in a film! AYINLA! Thank you! I was honored last night at a private dinner with the Founder and Chief Executive Officer/ Executive Producer, Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards, Ms Tina Weisinger.

    “With my boss @ramseynouah and beautiful @etinosaofficial in the filming industry as the Best Africa Male Actor from U.S.

    “Thank you @hapawards, thank you babami @tkelani, thank you my ever gallant @jadeosiberu,’’ he wrote.

     

     

  • I miss Prophet T.B Joshua, says Yul Edochie

    I miss Prophet T.B Joshua, says Yul Edochie

    One year after his demise, actor Yul Edochie has said he misses the founder of Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) Prophet Temitope Babatunde Joshua aka TB Joshua.

    On Sunday, June 5, followers thronged SCOAN in Ikotun, Lagos to celebrate the legacies of the preacher.

    The event, also attended by diverse foreign nationals, was filled with nostalgia of glamorous and spirit-filled worship in the people, as it was during the days of the prophet.

    The service with theme: “Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Prophet TB Joshua” featured some Nigerian celebrities, including popular comedian Ali Baba, K C Brown and Tee Mac, who entertained people.

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    Many foreign gospel ministers who also attended the service included Pastor Freyle from Colombia, Pastor William Ghaltas from Bethlehem, Pastor Obispo Elvis from the Dominican Republic and Bishop Trevor Williamson and wife from Bahamas.

    Others included Pastor Bernard Mulder of South Africa and Bishop Steven Ogedengbe from Nigeria.

    Taking to his Instagram page, the actor, shared the prophet’s photo noting how unbelievable his passing still feels to him.

    “I still can’t believe you’re gone. It’s one year already. God knows best. I miss you. I’ll continue to celebrate your life on earth.

    “Rest well Sir. SNR. PROPHET T.B JOSHUA,” Yul Edochie wrote.

  • Ondo delegates will vote for Tinubu, says ex-lawmaker

    Ondo delegates will vote for Tinubu, says ex-lawmaker

    A former Ondo lawmaker Hon Oladejo Adeloye, has said that delegates from the State would vote en masse for former Lagos Governor, Bola Tinubu, at the presidential primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

    Adeloye, who is a member of the Tinubu Support Organisation (TSO), spoke in Akure after a meeting of the group.

    He said the Ondo delegates would show gratitude to Tinubu with their votes.

    Adeloye said members of the TSO were deployed to individually reach out to the delegates.

    “Our job is to spread the good deeds of Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The stage we are now is how to win the primary. That is why we have resolve to reach out to each delegates that we know. We have to reach out to them and let them know why they have to vote for Tinubu even though we know Tinubu has already carried the day.

    Read Also: APC primary: Kwara delegates warming up for Tinubu

    Woman Leader of TSO in Ondo, Bayo Aina, said Tinubu prepared for the presidency more than 25 years ago.

    She said they would be moving from house to house to reach out to the delegates.

    Coordinator of Ondo TSO and former Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Mr. Akin Akingbesote, said the group has focused on how to deliver victory for Tinubu.

    Akingbesote said the group embarked on aggressive campaigns to reach out to the delegates and persuaded them to vote for Tinubu.

    “We are stabilised here in Ondo. Our delegates’ votes are for Tinubu. We have talked to them about our aspirant.

    “Tinubu has paid his dues. He has done a lot. We will do our best to spread the message of Tinubu.

  • Wife sweetest thing that can never cause me diabetes – Obi Cubana

    Wife sweetest thing that can never cause me diabetes – Obi Cubana

    Ahead of their 14th wedding anniversary, Obi Cubana has gushed over his wife, showering her with sweet words.

    The popular hotelier described her as the ‘sweetest thing that can never cause him diabetes’ among other adjectives.

    The father of five confessed getting marrying to his wife, Ebele Iyiegbu aka Lusheby, is one of the best decisions he’s made in life.

    Sharing a video of some thrilling moments with his wife and little son, the billionaire businessman wrote: “The Traditional wine carrying of this beautiful model-queen took place exactly 14yrs ago this day, in Obosi, Idemmili North LGA of Anambra State!!

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    “This is one of my life’s BEST decisions; getting married to this damsel!!

    “Ok, next week Tuesday 14th is our 14th wedding anniversary……the story continues then!

    @lush_eby ….nwanyi oma, mkpuru mma m, tomato jos m, udala usö m, azu cubana m, the sweetest thing that can NEVER cause me diabetes!!! I celebrate you everyday biko!!!”

     

  • How I silenced social media hate, by Yemi Alade

    How I silenced social media hate, by Yemi Alade

    Afropop singer Yemi Eberechi Alade has opened up on the mechanism she employed that helped her effectively handle social media critics.

    She also explained same approach over time, helped her grow thick skin against these cyber bullies.

    Yemi Alade, who recently gave an amazing performance as a special guest at “Mother Nature” concert by legendary singer, Angelique Kidjo in Amsterdam at The Royal Theater Carré for the Holland Festival, spoke on ‘Afrobeats Podcast’.

    The podcast, which was hosted by Adesope (Shopsydoo) Olajide in his studio in London, saw the “Johnny” singer speak candidly on how she developed the capacity to silence social media hate; revealing her album “Woman of Steel” was birthed in the process.

    Explaining how she was able to deal with social media hate, the 33-year-old singer said: “Some years back. All of a sudden, there was an uproar online and people just felt they needed to come for Yemi Alade.

    “I wondered why I was being targeted with such hate. I had not insulted anyone’s father or mother called my manager daily what I had done wrong. I also had to ask God at some point because I had done nothing wrong at that point in time.

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    “And then, it was at that period that I came up with the album “Woman of Steel” because I realised what I needed to do. I needed to protect myself. You know I used to say “Oghenemigwe”, woman of steel. I had to become my own superhero.

    “I had to do that for myself. I stopped caring. In fact, to be sincere, the applause, and the boos, I wasn’t interested.

    Revealing the steps she took to overcome trolls, she said: “I first of all will look at the mirror and tell myself, you are this; you are the greatest. You are the greatest this…you are the greatest that. You have all that you need. You are a miracle child. You serve a God that will use egg to break palm kernel and the egg won’t break in the process.

    “I know where I’m coming from. I am a miracle child and from that very moment that I fortified myself because I believe in the power of speech. The word was created with speech. God said ‘Let there be light and there was light. I would therefore use that same power and say who I am and what I am. You will not define me.

    “And that is the spirit I have been working with. That is how the album, “Woman of Steel” was born.”

     

     

  • Why I gave priority to basic education – Ortom

    Why I gave priority to basic education – Ortom

    Benue Governor Samuel Ortom said he gave priority to basic education because it is the foundation of general educatio

    Ortom stated this while addressing education  stakeholders comprising teachers, parents and school proprietors at Government House Makurdi.

    He stated that once pupils got it right at the foundation level, learning at secondary  and higher level becomes easier.

    He said his administration has constructed and upgraded 1,500 primary schools across the 23 local government areas in Benue State.

    He said this was apart from providing learning materials like chairs,table and magic board.

    According to the Governor, on assumption of duty he implemented N18,000 minimum wage for Benue teachers, a development he stressed served as a major motivation for the teachers

    He challenged school managers to monitor public school performance to enhance quality of education stated further that  education is the only industry in Benue state.

    ” I gave priority to education because when people are properly educated  ,they can be more useful to the society and Benue cannot lack behind,” he stressed.

    He stated that Benue ranks among the best in standard of education across Nigeria as a result of unprecedented investment, which accounts for the brilliant performances of it’s students at national academic competitions.

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    He also noted that the overall second best student in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) came from Benue State, stressing that the State ranks third in the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) conducted yearly by West African Examinations Council, WAEC.

    “Benue is one of the best in Nigeria in terms of education. It is common knowledge that whenever students from Benue go on any competition, they are either first, second or third and have never gone beyond that.

    “Last year, the overall second best student in Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB examination came from Benue. In the nation we are number three in terms of performances in the West African Examinations Council, WAEC. That is Benue is the third best in the country,” Ortom said .

    ” We have place Benue State University Makurdi on first line and we paid them and they are on strike because of directives from ASUU”

    ” We have  also placed emphasis on technical education as a deliberate policy to address the problem of unemployment because with technical education, graduates would become self employed and as well become employers.

    “As a way of  encouraging  technical education we have approved the upgrade of two institutions to Polytechnics in the state, a development aimed at providing quality vocational education to people of the State,” he added.

    He stated that construction, reconstruction of primary and secondary schools across the state has been ongoing since 2015, stressing that customised furniture was also being provided saying” our administration  giant strides in education will benefit generations yet to come.

    ” I have also continued to match UBEC grant for massive improvement of primary school  classrooms for enhance  learning condition”.

    Responding on behalf of Head of School Agencies , Dr.Frank Ikyugun who is the Executive Secretary Benue State Teaching Service Board, commended the Governor for the attention giving to education.

    Dr Ikyugun assured him of strict supervision of schools and teachers for quality performance .

  • Davido reportedly eyes Lori Harvey

    Davido reportedly eyes Lori Harvey

    Singer Davido reportedly has his eyes on American model, Lori Harvey, following her breakup with actor Michael Jordan.

    Over the weekend, news of Lori and Michael’s breakup hit several news platforms after having been together for over a year.

    Jumping on the opportunity, the Afrobeats superstar shared the model’s photo via his insta story with his caption declaring her the “Greatest of all time…”

    The duo had called it quits after dating for a year and a half according to a source who confirmed news to PEOPLE.

    “Michael and Lori are both completely heartbroken,” the insider said. “They still love each other.”

    Harvey apparently “wasn’t ready to commit” and remains focused on her career. “She still wants to have fun and be free,” said the source.

    “Michael is a great guy. She is sad that their relationship didn’t work out, but she is moving on”, the source added.

    Lori confirmed her romance with Michael B. Jordan with some loved-up photos on Instagram in early January 2021.

    The actor also shared some snaps cozying up to his new girlfriend.

    In late November 2020, Lori Harvey was spotted leaving a flight with Michael B. Jordan as they touched down in her hometown of Atlanta ahead of Thanksgiving.

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    Harvey and the Black Panther star were both pictured wearing sweats as they exited the plane, where a car was waiting to pick them up.

    A month later, they were spotted exiting another plane together, this time in Utah, ahead of New Year’s Eve.

    Jordan has remained pretty private when it comes to his dating life over the years, while Lori’s romances have steadily remained in the spotlight

    In January 2016, Lori began dating soccer player Memphis Depay; they were engaged in June 2017. However, the couple split later that same year, with Harvey being spotted without her engagement ring in 2018.

    Following the end of her engagement with Depay, Harvey was temporarily linked to British racing driver Lewis Hamilton, R&B singer Trey Songz, and Sean Combs.

    There were also rumours she dated Diddy’s son, Justin Combs though neither of the duo addressed the rumours.

    Later she would be linked with the rapper Future; the pair confirmed their relationship in January 2020, and broke up in August of that year.

    Future would later take aim at Harvey on his featured verse on the song “Maybach” by 42 Dugg, with the lyrics “Magic City, I’m the owner. Tell Steve Harvey, I don’t want her.”

    In November 2020, Harvey began dating actor Michael B. Jordan.

    In December 2021, Jordan declared in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, that he “finally found what love was” with Harvey.

    In June 2022, it was reported that the couple had ended their relationship.