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Bandits have invaded the Afaka barracks of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna, killing a naval officer.The bandi...
24/08/2021

Bandits have invaded the Afaka barracks of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna, killing a naval officer.

The bandits were also said to have also kidnapped two majors.
The bandits who attacked the barracks around 1am on Tuesday are still be inside the academy.

A reliable source within the barracks said security has been beefed up within and around the barracks to stop the bandits from escaping with the officers.

“It was a terrible experience, the bandits took advantage of the time when most people had gone to bed to attack the barracks.”

“Right now, the whole barracks is under lock and key and security has been beefed up so that the bandits cannot leave the barracks because it is believed that they are still within,” the source said.

One of the officers who was injured in the attack is currently being treated at a hospital within the barracks.
The source said that there are, however, fears that the bandits may decide to kill the officers in a bid to escape.

The Academy Public Relations Officer, Major Bashir Jajira did not respond to calls put across to him.

Popular American superstar, singer and brand influencer Rihanna has stated she is originally from the Igbo tribe.The Bar...
13/08/2021

Popular American superstar, singer and brand influencer Rihanna has stated she is originally from the Igbo tribe.

The Barbadian singer and fashion entrepreneur was recently pronounced a billionaire and officially one of the wealthiest female musicians in the world.

The star’s net worth is estimated at $1.7 billion while still receiving almost $1.4 billion from her beauty cosmetics line.

Rihanna’s other fortune comes from her lingerie company, which is worth another $270 million while not forgetting her branded earrings.

The revered singer in a recent interview stated her mother revealed her real origin to her as she noted she is primarily an Igbo woman.
She said: “My mom told me that I am originally an Igbo woman. Igbo is a tribe in Africa."

Aside from music, Rihanna is known for her involvement in humanitarian causes, entrepreneurial ventures, and the fashion industry.

She is the founder of the nonprofit organisation Clara Lionel Foundation, cosmetics brand Fenty Beauty, and fashion house Fenty under LVM.

Abuja Celebrity Chef 'Chef Emeka' Is Dead.The celebrated chef was found dead in his home on Sunday the 1st of August. I...
02/08/2021

Abuja Celebrity Chef 'Chef Emeka'
Is Dead.

The celebrated chef was found dead in his home on Sunday the 1st of August. It is alleged that he was strangled to death.

We do not have more information at this time.

Weekends In The Capital:'The Balvenie' Whisky launch (Transcorp Hilton, Abuja)
01/08/2021

Weekends In The Capital:

'The Balvenie' Whisky launch (Transcorp Hilton, Abuja)



Views of the Capital:Jabi Lake, Abuja📸 :
01/08/2021

Views of the Capital:

Jabi Lake, Abuja

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Major General Hassan Ahmed, former Provost Marshal of the Nigerian Army, has been assassinated in Abuja.He was murdered ...
16/07/2021

Major General Hassan Ahmed, former Provost Marshal of the Nigerian Army, has been assassinated in Abuja.

He was murdered Thursday night in the Abaji area. The assailants also kidnapped his wife.

A source close to the family said that the couple were coming from Okene when they were attacked.

“They opened fire on his vehicle, he died. The driver pretended to be dead from the wound he sustained, so they took the wife away”, the informant said.

The Chief of Army Staff, Faruk Yahaya recently appointed Ahmed a Director at the Army Headquarters in Abuja.

The Nigeria men's basketball team made 20 3-pointers and stunned the United States 90-87 on Saturday in a pre-Olympic ex...
11/07/2021

The Nigeria men's basketball team made 20 3-pointers and stunned the United States 90-87 on Saturday in a pre-Olympic exhibition game in Las Vegas.

Nine years after losing to the U.S. by 83 points at the 2012 Olympics, Nigeria never trailed in the fourth quarter. Coached by Warriors associate head coach Mike Brown and featuring eight players with NBA experience, Nigeria made 20 of 42 3s, including six from Gabe Vincent (Miami Heat), who led the team with 21 points (6 of 8 on 3-pointers). Caleb Agada added 17 points, including 3 of 3 from 3-point range.

“It’s different when you’re playing for a country. Right now we’re representing the continent. It means the world to us and I hope we showed it here tonight.” Vincent said.

Team USA fell to 54-3 in exhibition games since 1992. In the last meeting between the teams, a 2016 exhibition, the U.S. won 110-66.

Kevin Durant (Brooklyn Nets) led the U.S. with 17 points on 4-of-13 shooting. Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics) added 15 and Damian Lillard (Portland Trail Blazers) had 14. Nigeria outrebounded the U.S. 46-34.
“It’s just all the work we put in," Vincent said. "It’s no mistake what happened here tonight."

Team USA takes the court Monday against Australia. The U.S. plays its first Olympic game on Sunday, July 25 against France. They will compete in a total of three group play matches before the knockout stage begins on Aug. 2.

PUTTING THE LOSS IN PERSPECTIVE:

Joe Vardon, NBA senior writer: This is the worst lost in the history of American international basketball, dating to at least 1992 when NBA players were allowed to play in the Olympics. There is no other way to describe it. Yes, the loss doesn’t count toward Team USA’s medal hopes, but a group with Durant and Lillard just lost to a country with two Olympic basketball wins … in its history.

Governors from the southern region of Nigeria under the auspices of the Southern Governors’ Forum on Monday held a meeti...
05/07/2021

Governors from the southern region of Nigeria under the auspices of the Southern Governors’ Forum on Monday held a meeting in Lagos to deliberate on issues at it affects the region and the country as a whole.

At the end of their meeting, the Governors issued a communique which was signed by the chairman of the forum and Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu.

The communique states:

1. Re-affirmed their commitment to the unity of Nigeria on the pillars of equity, fairness, justice, progress, and peaceful co-existence between and amongst its people.

2. The Forum reiterates its commitment to the politics of equity, fairness and unanimously agrees that the presidency of Nigeria be rotated between Southern and Northern Nigeria and resolved that the next president of Nigeria should emerge from the Southern Region.

3. Security
a. The Forum reviewed the security situation in the country and commends security operatives for their relentless efforts in restoring security and safety and commiserates with families and loved ones of those who have fallen in the line of duty;
b. Re-emphasised the need for State Police;
c. If for any reason security institutions need to undertake an operation in any State, the Chief Security Officer of the State must be duly informed;
d. The forum frowns at selective criminal administration of Justice and resolved that arrests should be made within the ambit of the Law and fundamental human rights;
e. Set a timeline of Wednesday, 1st September, 2021 for the promulgation of the anti open grazing law in all member States; and
f. Funds deducted from the Federation Account for the Nigeria Police Security Trust Fund should be distributed among the States and Federal Government to combat security challenges.

4.  Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) Law:
i. The Forum commends the National Assembly for the progress made in the passage of the PIB;
ii. The Forum rejects the proposed 3% and support the 5% share of the oil revenue to the host community as recommended by the House of Representatives;
iii. The forum also rejects the proposed 30% share of profit for the exploration of oil and gas in the basins.

South Africa is considering allowing women to have multiple husbands, a move towards equality in a country that already ...
30/06/2021

South Africa is considering allowing women to have multiple husbands, a move towards equality in a country that already allows men to take multiple wives.

The proposal comes in a green paper from South Africa's Department of Home Affairs and has sparked outrage from conservative voices in the Rainbow Nation.

Polygamy, the practice of men taking multiple wives, is legal and part of some indigenous traditions.

"South Africa inherited a marriage regime that was based on the Calvinist Christian and Western traditions," the paper states, saying that there is a need for an "overarching policy that is based on constitutional values and the understanding of modern society dynamics".

The paper notes that current marriage law is flawed and allows for the marriage of minors and does not allow people to change their s*x and remain married.

Human rights activists consulted in the process of writing the file "submitted that equality demands that polyandry be legally recognised as a form of marriage".

Officials say that one option could be a "gender-neutral" regime.

"South Africa could do away with categorising marriages along lines of race, s*xual orientation, religion and culture," they suggested.

"That means South Africa (could) adopt a dual system of either monogamous or polygamous marriages."

That would then allow for polyandry, or women taking multiple husbands, due to the "gender-neutral" requirement.

Conservatives have argued that polyandry and polygamy are entirely different.

"Let us defend our culture, tradition and customs by participating in this process. Let us object to Polyandry outright," said reality TV star Musa Mseleku.

Claiming to be "pro-equality", Mseleku questioned how paternity would be determined polyandrous marriages.
"That child is going to belong to which family?" he asked.

Reverend Kenneth Meshoe, the leader of the African Christian Democratic Party, argued that differences between the s*xes would spell disaster for such unions.

He said polygamy was "an accepted practice" while polyandry would fail because "men are jealous and possessive".

President Nana Addo Akufo-Addo of Ghana, on Tuesday, commissioned a Toyota vehicle assembly plant in the country, the fi...
30/06/2021

President Nana Addo Akufo-Addo of Ghana, on Tuesday, commissioned a Toyota vehicle assembly plant in the country, the first in West Africa.

The assembly plant by the Toyota Tsusho Manufacturing Company Limited is located in the Freezones Enclave in Tema. The plant is to assemble some models of Toyota and Suzuki vehicles in the country.

Interestingly, Nigeria was not selected despite its larger internal market and even after being Nigerian President Buhari assiduously lobbied in that regard. Mr Imai Toshimitsu, COO of Toyota, had earlier commented that Ghana was chosen due to its “favorable economic climate.”

President Akufo-Addo commissioning the plant said it will help make the acquisition of new vehicles by Ghanaians more affordable as well as enable public sector workers to be able to afford and purchase locally assembled vehicles.

“Government will continue to create the enabling environment to boost the profitability of the emerging automobile sector in Ghana,” he said.

According to the Ghanaian President- “The vision is to make Ghana a fully integrated and competitive industrial hub for the automotive industry in West Africa, and we are very much on course,”.

He said the Ministry of Trade and Industry is working with other state institutions such as the Ghana Integrated Aluminum Development Corporation (GIADEC) and the Ghana Integrated Iron and Steel Developing Corporation to develop locally, the required raw material value chains to free the manufacturing sector of the automobile industry.

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