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Prominent Pharmacist Professor Isa Odidi, On Arise Television, Says - Atiku Abubakar Has National Spread For Good Leadership.

Renowned pharmacist, business man and Director Diaspora Directorate Atiku Presidential Campaign, Professor Isa Odidi was a guest at The Morning Show on Arise News Television.  Professor Odidi, strongly recommend that Atiku Abubakar has National spread for good leadership. While on the TV show, Reuben Abati, an anchor tossed a question at the Professor, on people who had worked with Alhaji Atiku Abubakar in the past but now advising that he should maintain the role as an elder stateman and stay out of active politics because he is probably too old for the job. Professor Isa responded by highlighting that age is not an issue.  He said, "what Nigerians should be looking at right now, is a person's ability to perform, not age. A person ability to provide ideas." "In the case of Governance, a visionary leader for Nigeria. It is not about age." He brought to bare how a lot of the state government are run by younger people. Even in the Parliament, seats are occupied by

Annie Idibia Clears The Air On Accusations Made By Big Brother Wisdom Macaulay

Popular Nigerian Actress, Annie Idibia Clears The Air On Damning Allegations Made By Her Elder Brother, Wisdom Macaulay After He Accused Her Of Introducing Him To Hard Drugs, Alongside Other Accusations. She wrote in his comment section, “Oh Wizy….why big bro why… Wisdom….why all these lies against your ONLY sister…ur younger sister, all I ver do was protect you n ur kids… Since we grew up bro, have u ever paid for house rent in your entire life? You live in a 3 bedroom flat fully furnished with everything u need for u n kids. Wisdom u have 3 kids, have u ever paid for their school fees since they were born? Your oldest 9 for 9 years since ur wife start making babies..have u ever paid for hospital bills for any of your kids? Have u ever paid school fees? Oh Wizy how many cats have I bought for you..since God started blessing me! You say work for me…how??? Where???? After dad died…the car I had bought for him told u to service the jeep.. you sold d car without telling me..all I have was

Is Nigeria Becoming A Failed State? Watch Mike Ozekhome (SAN) Speak

Mike Agbedor Abu Ozekhome (born on October 15, 1957 in Iviukwe, Agenebode in Edo State, Nigeria) is a lawyer and human rights activist. He is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria. Mike Ozekhome, as he is popularly referred, recently expressed his fears on the prediction of Nigeria becoming a failed state. He made known his view, as a guest on Kakaaki, The State Of The Nation. It aired on Africa Independence Television (AIT). Watch as he speaks on Nigeria. 

Bandits Storm Pipeline Extension Area In Kubwa, In A Massive Robbery Of The Residents

No fewer than 20 bandits stormed the Pipeline Extension area in Kubwa, Bwari Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, dispossessing residents of their belongings. SaharaReporters gathered that the bandits who operated for more than one hour stormed the area around 2am on Wednesday. "This is so frightening!"

Annie Idibia's Elder Brother In A Video Puts Her On Blast With Unsavoury Words

Nigerian actress, Annie Idibia and wife of legendary singer Innocent Ujah Idibia '2Baba', has now been put on blast by her eldest brother, Wisdom, on social media. In a video making the rounds, Wisdom accused Annie of being violent, of introducing him to substance abuse. According to Wisdom, Annie has refused to give him a car to work with after turning him to her errand boy Wisdom called on Nigerians for their help as he continued to narrate his ordeal with his celebrity younger sister. See video. "Social Media Is Not The Best Place To Settle Family Feud."  

Ebelechukwu Obiano, Wife Of Former Anambra State-Governor, Willie Obiano, Declares Senatorial Ambition And Apologises To Soludo

Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano, an immediate past First Lady of Anambra State, has declared her intention to join the contest for the forthcoming Anambra North Senatorial District election. Few weeks ago she had a altercation with Mrs Bianca Ojukwu in Awka at the inauguration programme of Soludo on March 17, 2022. The former First Lady, in a statement on Wednesday, divulged this to journalists in Awka, stating that she would serve to empower the poor and needy, especially women and children. She also rendered an apology to the Governor, Charles Soludo, Ndigbo and friends of Ndigbo over the feud between her and Bianca. She said, “My interest to join the senatorial race is in response to an overwhelming pressure and calls from my people to represent them in the Senate at the National Assembly in Abuja. As has been attested to by the good people of Anambra State, service to people, humanity and sharing love and putting smiles on sad faces are my priority in life, and I know that it is the will of

Video-Nigeria/Ghana Match, Angry Fans Vandalize Stadium

Aftermath of Nigeria/ Ghana match. The Black Stars 0f Ghana qualify for Qatar 2022 with Thomas Partey goal. The Super Eagles of Nigeria have failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup after drawing Ghana 1-1 Tuesday, 29 March 2022. Ghana qualified on an away goal advantage. Angry fans took matters into their hands as they went on a destructive spree. See video above.

Bomb Attack On Kaduna Train: The Earth Trembled, A Storm Of Bullets Followed — Survivor

                                  Video  More from the Vanguard News On The Kaduna Bomb Attack. Bomb Attack on Kaduna Train: The earth shook, hail of bullets followed — Survivor *Evacuation of trapped passengers concluded; we’ll pay for treatment — Govt A survivor of Monday night’s bomb attack on an Kaduna-Abuja route train has described his experience, saying when the explosives went, the earth shook after which the terrorists began to rain bullets on them. Meanwhile, relevant authorities were liaising with the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to ascertain the list from the passengers manifest for efficient tracking. The Managing Director/CEO of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Mr. Fidet Okhiria, had earlier confirmed the attack, but did not give  details. ‘How Allah saved me’ A passenger, who survived the attack, told journalists on phone that while in transit, “we heard a loud bang. A bomb exploded.” He recalled that “the earth shook and within the twinkle of an eye, it was gunsh

In The Spotlight

It was a father-daughter date night for Sean Combs and his daughter. YahooNews! Captures The Oscar 2022 Highlights, On The Red Carpet Is Sean “Diddy” Combs And His 16-Year-Old Daughter Chance Combs. The 52-year-old producer and rapper attended the 94th annual event handing hands with his young daughter as the two took in all the glam and the glitz of the night while posing on the red carpet for all of the photographers to see.  To grace the occasion, Diddy looked stylish in a black and white tuxedo look while Chance looked gorgeous in a white, sparkly dress with dramatic sleeves and trim. As for her hair, the teenage beauty wore a high bun with curled pieces throughout and accessorized her ensemble with sparkling earrings and a sparkling clutch to match her shimmering look.  At one point in the evening, Diddy even took a step back and let Chance shine solo as she posed with her hand on her hip and was all smiles as the photographers snapped away.

BREAKING: Terrorists Lay Siege, Bomb Abuja-Kaduna Enroute Train Carrying over 900 Passengers On Board.

Suspected terrorists yesterday night detonated explosives on the Abuja-Kaduna train and opened fire on about 970 passengers on board. A train carrying over 900 passengers was bombed by suspected terrorists between Rijana and Katari in Kaduna State on Monday night, yesterday. A passenger was reported to have managed and called his relation saying all passengers were lying on the floor as the terrorists were shooting at the train, sporadically. The Kaduna-bound train derailed after explosives believed to be planted on the rail track went off close to Rigasa area of the state. The 6:00p.m. train, which took off from Idu Train Station at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, hit the explosive device about 30 minutes to Rigasa train station in Kaduna at a point between Katari and Rijana community. Many are feared abducted by the terrorists. "From The Airport To The Trains, This Is Sad!

Will Smith APOLOGIZES To Chris Rock For His 'Inexcusable' SLAP, After Joke About His Wife's Hair At The Oscars

   Will Smith on Monday apologized for slapping Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars after Rock joked about Smith's wife's hair. Jada Pinkett Smith suffers from alopecia and Rock laughed at her expense, joking that she was ready for a role in GI Jane - a gag that Pinkett Smith greeted with a grim eye roll. Will Smith, 53, wrote on Instagram:  "My behavior at last night's Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable." He apologized to Rock and to the Academy, plus 'the producers of the show, all the attendees and everyone watching around the world.' He also said sorry to the Williams family, who were shocked by his behavior - which happened shortly before he won the best actor award for King Richard. Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive,' he wrote.  'My behavior at last night's Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable. Jokes at my expense are a part of the job, but a joke about Jada's medical condition was too muc

Inspirational Post To Say Thank You. Echo Blog Is Saying Thank You To All Our Readers.

echoblog-ger.blogspot.com Lessons for Life..... Yes you will! The Power of Gratitude! Sure! Move! Keep Pushing! Echoblog Cares For Its Readers!  Be Inspired! Check It Out! Thank You, For Visiting The Blog.

Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), Says Chris Rock Declines To File Police Report After Will Smith Slap At Oscars

The Los Angeles Police Department in its statement has confirmed that Chris Rock has “declined to file a police report” following an altercation with Will Smith at the 94th Academy Awards. Smith took to the stage during the 2022 Oscars and slapped Rock after the comedian made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith. A full statement from the Los Angeles Police Department reads: “LAPD investigative entities are aware of an incident between two individuals during the Academy Awards program. The incident involved one individual slapping another. The individual involved has declined to file a police report. If the involved party desires a police report at a later date, LAPD will be available to complete an investigative report.” While presenting best documentary feature at the Oscars, Rock made a joke about Pinkett Smith’s shaved head by comparing it to the look of Demi Moore in the 1997 movie “G.I. Jane.” Rock said he couldn’t wait to see Pinkett Smith, who has alopecia, star in “G.I. Jane 2,” wh

At The Oscars, Ace Movie Star And Comedian Will Smith Slaps Comedian Chris Rock Over Joke On His Wife Jada Pinkett Smith

Watch The Video Above, Moment Will Smith Slaps Chris Rock....Wow! In what may be the most insane moment in the history of the Academy Awards, Will Smith jumped onstage and smacked Chris Rock while the comedian was presenting the Best Documentary at the 2022 Oscars. The unscripted moment arrived after the comedian joked about Jada Pinkett Smith’s hair loss, a symptom of alopecia.  “Jada, love you, G.I. Jane 2, can’t wait to see it,” Rock said. Before the actress rolled her eyes. Will appeared to laugh at the joke at first but then walked up onstage.  After Rock said “Uh oh,” Smith hit Rock before returning to his seat. Smith’s comments were bleeped when he returned to his seat, but it was apparent that he told Rock, “Keep my wife’s name out your f***king mouth.” “Wow, dude. It was a G.I. Jane joke,” replied Rock. “Keep my wife’s name out of your f***ing mouth,” Smith repeated as the audience went silent, according to people present. Jada Pinkett Smith’s appearance is as a result of alop

Over 200 bandits shutdown Kaduna International Airport

This is just unimaginable......sad indeed... Over 200 bandits shutdown Kaduna International Airport. More detailed information has emerged of how over 200 bandits stormed Kaduna International Airport, on Saturday, stopped Aircrafts from flying after killing one security personnel of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency. An airport staff told DAILY POST, in Kaduna, Saturday evening that over 200 bandits stormed the airport around 12.00am. He said they were speaking in Hausa, said, “Hausa ‘Zamu rufe airport ba jirgi da zai tashi’, meaning: We will shut down this airport. No aircraft will fly in and out.” The source said the bandits alleged that the military took away their cows and as revenge, they stormed the Airport at midnight but were repelled by the military, stationed at the airport. He said everybody thought, since the military has repelled them, they will never come back. He added that everybody was surprised as they resurfaced around 1200am. “In fact, our staff resumed work t

Happy Mother's Day

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY EVERYONE  MY MOTHER, POEM BY ANN TAYLOR  Who fed me from her gentle breast, And hush’d me in her arms to rest, And on my cheek sweet kisses prest? My Mother. When sleep forsook my open eye, Who was it sung sweet hushaby, And rock’d me that I should not cry? My Mother. Who sat and watched my infant head, When sleeping in my cradle bed, And tears of sweet affection shed? My Mother. When pain and sickness made me cry, Who gazed upon my heavy eye, And wept for fear that I should die? My Mother. Who dress’d my doll in clothes so gay, And taught me pretty how to play. And minded all I had to say? My Mother. Who taught my infant lips to pray, And love God’s holy book and day. And walk in Wisdom’s pleasant way? My Mother. And can I ever cease to be Affectionate and kind to thee, Who was so very kind to me? My Mother. Ah, no! the thought I cannot bear; And if God please my life to spare, I hope I shall reward thy care, My Mother. Who ran to help me when I fell, And would

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Brilliant music artist, talented and multiple award winner, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy has posed himself as the highest-paid musician in the history of Africa. Oluwa Burna who declared 2022 as the year of love and light, took to his Twitter handle bragging about achieving power on Saturday, March 26. The Grammy Award winner tweeted. “I said money doesn’t satisfy me and it’s my Truth buy it Doesn’t change the fact that I’m the highest paid artist in the History of African music. Believe it or not.” His statement created mixed reactions, some of his followers compared him with his colleagues in the music industry, with the likes of Davido and Wizkid. A couple of tweets he posted, got a handful of his fans worried as he spoke about the need of living and dying on stage with his band, The Outsiders. He wrote… “At this point I just want to LIVE and DIE on STAGE with my Band The OUTSIDERS. I’ve achieved All the dreams I ever personally had. Money gives me No satisfaction, Not

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu Donates N1 billion For The Establishment Of A Centre Of Leadership Development At The Lagos State University

The Former Lagos State Governor, Bola Ahmed Tinubu donated the sum of N1 billion for the establishment of a Centre of Leadership Development at the Lagos State University, yesterday. The former governor was represented by the Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat.  While delivering the institution’s 25th convocation lecture, titled, ‘Global Trends: The Rightful Place of Nigeria in the World.’ In the lecture Tinubu, asked if Nigerians love each other enough to construct a better political, social and economic home by building a dynamic and firm structure of building blocks never before seen in the country? According to him, the society cannot thrive in an air of mistrust and acrimony, adding that to flourish, there must be a full understanding that every Nigerian, regardless of place or social circumstance, was equally entitled to the fundamental good things all human beings deserve and desire. “Let us not befool ourselves. History is patient, yet not forever lenient regarding

Fuel Souvenir: Court Slams A Sentence Of 27 months In Prison To Erelu Okin, For The Distribution Of Petrol As Sourvenir At Her Installation Party

Erelu Okin Is Sentenced To 27 Months In Prison For Gross Misconduct, over fuel souvenir. Ms. Ogbulu Pearl, a Lagos socialite has been convicted for distributing Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, as souvenir at a party. This conviction was authorized by a Lagos Special Offences Mobile Court sitting at Oshodi. On March 14, 2022, the defendant was earlier arraigned before the court, for the offence of distributing PMS as souvenir during her installation party on March 5, 2022. The offences violates section 251(1), 168 (1), 244 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015 and Section 195 (2)(b) of the Environmental Management Protection Law of Lagos State 2017. Delivering judgement in the matter after the defendant changed her plea from ‘not guilty ‘ to guilty, Chief Magistrate Kehinde Ogundare sentenced her to three months imprisonment or option of N15,000 fine on the first count of the charge. The magistrate also ordered the defendant to pay N1 million fine on the second and third count of the char

Laughter The Best Medicine

A Laugh Makes One Beautiful! • A woman gets on a bus with her baby. The bus driver says, "That's the ugliest baby that I've ever seen. Ugh!" The woman goes to the rear of the bus and sits down, fuming. She says to a man next to her, "The driver just insulted me!" The man says, "You go right up there and tell him off – go ahead, I'll hold your monkey for you.".....John Ocall  ,• I am in shape. Round is a shape...George Carlin • When nothing is going right. Go left. • Sometimes when I close my eyes, I see.....Nothing...lol.

Atiku Abubakar Formally Declares His Intention To Run For President

The former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has formally declared  his ambition to run for the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The former vice president, who made the declaration at an elaborate event at the International Conference Center (ICC), in Abuja, also vowed to hand over at the end of his tenure to the younger generation, he also highlighted five areas, he would like to focus on. The event which witnessed the presence of many dignitaries was hosted by the Adamawa State governor, Umaru Fintiri. The former vice president while reeling out some of the plans he has for the country vowed to hand over to a younger generation if elected. He also said he intends to focus on five key areas which he listed as unity of Nigeria, security, economy, education and devolving more resources and powers to the federating units.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Is Hosting Its National Convention, Tomorrow In Abuja

The All Progressives Congress (APC) is gearing up for it's National Convention. This comes after two postponements and horse-trading that almost derailed the process. The Eagle Square, venue of the party’s convention is agog, as party leaders and delegates gather to elect new members of the National Working Committee (NWC) that will pilot its affairs for the next four years. No fewer than 12,000 delegates that will participate in the elective convention, where sixty-six party officials, including 21 NWC members would be elected by tomorrow. President Muhammadu Buhari has admonished APC leaders to keep their eyes on the ball. Talks are ongoing for a consensus, Adamu, Akume, Al-Makura, others are deliberating. The party bars political appointees from voting at convention. The PDP charges INEC not to monitor APC convention.

Professor Isa Odidi, Lead Nigerians From The Diaspora, Calls On Atiku Abubakar To Fix Nigeria

On Tuesday, 22 March 2022, Nigerians from the diaspora in a clarion call for a 'FIX' Nigeria, called on His Excellency Atiku Abubakar to join the race for the candidacy for the President of Nigeria under the People's Democratic Party (PDP).                       Nigerians from Diaspora  They came out en mass to support the Atiku Abubakar Presidential bid. There was massive turn out of the crème de la crème. The Nigerians from the diaspora were led by Professor Isa Odidi, the erudite pharmacist, celebrated scientist, distinguished innovator, first-rate technocrat, tireless researcher and consummate entrepreneur. A cross-section of the Nigerians from Diaspora with his Excellency, Atiku Abubakar. They gave their unequivocal support to Atiku Abubakar, stating his wealth of experience in Politicking and his remarkable achievements over the years, especially his years as the Vice President of Nigeria.  They reiterated that his tenor in office as Vice President, with the former Pr

Nwankwo Kanu - Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu Donated Funds First To Kanu Heart Foundation

Tinubu was the first donor of money to Kanu Heart Foundation – Ex-Eagles player. Former Super Eagles striker, Nwankwo Kanu has revealed that Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s monetary donation helped him kick start his Kanu Heart Foundation. The All Progressives Congress (APC)’s National Leader and 2023 presidential hopeful, touched several lives via his donation.  Kanu revealed this on Saturday, March 19, 2022, when he visited Tinubu to congratulate him on his 70th birthday which comes up on March 29, 2022. Other players at the event include former goalkeepers, Peter Rufai, Ike Shorunmu and Dosu Joseph; former captain, Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha; and defenders Taribo West and Uche Okechukwu. Midfielders, Tijani Babangida and Mutiu Adepoju and strikers, Victor Ikpeba and Obafemi Martins complete the guests list. In a statement released by the former Lagos state governor’s medi aide, Tunde Rahman, Kanu was quoted as saying that Tinubu donated the first seed money for that initiative in 2002. “Without

Hunger Is A Bastard! It Drove Okocha, Taribo Others To Endorse Tinubu – Omoyele Sowore

Hunger led Kanu, Okocha, Taribo, others to endorse Tinubu Says Sowore. Omoyele Sowore, a former presidential aspirant, under the platform of the African Action Congress, AAC, as indicted former Super Eagles players for paying a visit to a former Lagos State Governor and National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Sowore, on his verified social media accounts, characterized the visit of the talented former  players, to Tinubu, who is pursuing the APC’s presidential ticket, as one “driven by hunger.” On Saturday, the former Super Eagles players met with Tinubu at his home, ahead of the novelty football match scheduled for Sunday at Onikan Stadium in Lagos State. Kanu Nwakwo, Jay-Jay Okocha, Taribo West, and Victor Ikpeba were among the ex-internationals who visited Tinubu’s home. The ex-Super Eagles players will take part in a novelty match to mark Tinubu’s 70th birthday. The novelty match is expected to feature 17 former Nigerian internationals. Sowo

In The Spotlight

Nollywood actress, Annie Idibia and wife to Nigerian musician, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba is in a new reality TV show, ‘Young, Rich and African’, which premiered on Thursday. In a viral clip from the show which emerged on Friday, Annie stated that her first child was 2Baba’s fifth, adding that she faced so much embarrassment. “When you meet someone and then you know them first. But when you wake up, two different people are having a baby for him,”  Speaking to her co-stars on the show, Annie said, “He has five kids with other women. My first child is his fifth, and I met him before everybody. So you know what that is. Do you know how much humiliation and embarrassment (I faced)?” Annie broke down in tears as she recounted how hurt she felt when she realised that 2Baba had children with two other women when he dated her first. The celebrated musician has fathered seven children by three women, including his wife, Annie. While he and Annie had two girls together, another b

Video Update - Bianca Ojukwu And Willie Obiano's Wife Saga

The Internet is buzzing, there is a media uproar, the media outlets are now giving a clearer version of what happened between the former beauty queen and wife to the late warlord, Bianca Ojukwu and the wife of the former Governor of Anambra State Ebelechukwu Willie Obiano. Fresh stories indicate that Bianca Ojukwu initiated the slap. She slapped Willie Obiano's wife and it is not the other way round as earlier reported. The moment Bianca slapped Obiano’s wife during Soludo’s inauguration happened thus. The scuffle occurred on Thursday at the inauguration of Chukwuma Soludo as governor of the state. Soludo was sworn in at the government house in Anambra. Dignitaries, including Obiano, were already seated when Ebelechukwu Obiano, Willie Obiano's wife stood up from her seat and moved to where Bianca, widow of Chukwuemeka Ojukwu, was seated and spoke to her. Although Ebelechukwu was inaudible, the video showed how Bianca rose and gave her a slap, leading to a commotion. Whichever w

BREAKING NEWS! EFCC Arrests Former Governor Willie Obiano!

EFCC Arrest the former Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano. The Immediate past Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano has been arrested by Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. He was arrested in the night of Thursday March 17 at the Muritala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos on his way to Houston, USA Willie Obiano who has been on the watch list of EFCC, for a while, was whisked away as he was making his way to board his flight. EFCC Spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren confirmed that Obiano is now a guest of the anti- corruption Agency’s office in Lagos. This came after handing over office to the new Governor of Anambra State, Prof Charles Soludo. More Details later……

Breaking: Atiku Abubakar Declares His Intention To Run For Presidency In 2023

Atiku Abubakar Declares For Presidency, Says Losing 2023 Election Might Lead To Death Of PDP. Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has warned members of the Board of Trustees of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that the party might not survive another eight years as an opposition party. That losing the bid to clinch the Presidency in 2023 may spell doom for the party. Atiku, made this known to the BoT members on Tuesday while hosting a Consultative forum in Abuja. He encouraged the elders of the party to work with him to clinch the presidency in 2023 or “we all retire together.” He also noted that the administration of President Olusegun Obasanjo where he served as the vice president still remains best since 1999. He stated, “Many of you were part of the success story of the PDP government between 1999 and 2007. Today, no administration since then, had made as much achievement as our administration". “What I’m saying is based on facts, take any aspect of our growth wh

Outrageous! Video! - Governor Obiano’s Wife Slaps Bianca Ojukwu At Soludo’s Inauguration.

Drama, as Obiano’s Wife Slaps Bianca Ojukwu at Soludo’s Inauguration. Drama ensued on Thursday at the inauguration of Prof Chukwuma Soludo as the governor of Anambra when wife of outgoing Gov. Willie Obiano, Ebelechukwu, slapped Mrs Bianca Ojukwu at the event. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent who was at  the scene of the event reports that the incident occurred immediately after Soludo took his oath of office. NAN reports that dignitaries including Ex Gov Obiano were already seated when Mrs Obiano stepped in and moved to the front row where the widow of Dim Odumegwu Ojukwu was seated and slapped her. The action drew the attention of security agents and some personalities who pulled Mrs Obiano off the hold of Bianca who was visibly shocked at the action. Mrs Obiano was later taken away and shortly afterwards, her husband left the venue since the incident happened after the new governor had been sworn in. (NAN) News Culled: Thisdaylive.com Video: Internet

Nigerian Politician, Busted By CCTV After Feigning Spinal Cord Injuries

 Nigerian Politician who feigned having a spinal cord injury as he 'managed' to appear in court in charges of corruption, money laundering and stealing of public funds is busted by CCTV. Please watch the video above.

Breaking: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Extends Strike By Two Months

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) extended its ongoing strike by two months. On February 14 (ASUU) had declared a one-month warning strike in protest against the government’s failure to meet their demands. The Academy Union held an emergency meeting of its National Executive Council (NEC) at the University of Abuja, yesterday. (ASUU) President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, said: “Having taken reports on the engagements of trustees and principal officers with the government, the union concluded that government had failed to satisfactorily address all the issues raised in the 2020 FGN/ASUU Memorandum of Action (MoA) within the four-week roll-over strike period and resolved that the strike be rolled over for another eight weeks to give government more time to address all the issues in concrete terms so that our students will resume as soon as possible.”

Wife Of Suspended Deputy Commissioner Of Police, DCP, Abba Kyari, Slumped At Federal High Court in Abuja.

A lady, identified as the wife of the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP, Abba Kyari, on Monday, fainted at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Reason behind the slump has not been ascertained but eyewitness said she slumped on the ground shortly after trial Justice Emeka Nwite deferred ruling on applications that DCP Kyari and six other persons facing drug trafficking charge with him, filed to be released on bail pending the determination of the case against them She fell on the floor while armed operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, were leading Kyari and the others away from the court premises. Credit: Vanguard 

LEAGUE OF DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMEN

This post is to make you know that you can work against the odds and achieve. Meet, Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther. He was born in 1809, he is the first African Anglican bishop of West Africa, a clergyman and a linguist. He is a Nigerian and was born in Osogun (in what is now Ado-Awaye, Oyo State, Nigeria). At a time of Yoruba civil wars, notably the Owu wars of (1821-1829), his village Oshogun was tackled and Samuel Ajayi Crowther and his family were captured by slave raiders when he was about twelve years old.   Ajayi was later on resold to Portuguese slave dealers, where he was put on board to be transported to the New World through the Atlantic. 1864, Crowther was ordained as the first African bishop of the Anglican Church; he was consecrated a bishop on St Peter's day in 1864, by Charles Longley, Archbishop of Canterbury at Canterbury Cathedral.  The licence from Queen Victoria for his consecration as a bishop authorised and empowered him "Bishop of the United Church of Eng

In The Spotlight

Super model Hailey Bieber, wife to mega talented super star musician, Justin Bieber has revealed that she suffered a "small blood clot" to her brain, this follows reports she was hospitalized on Thursday, March 10, after suffering stroke-like symptoms. At the hospital, it was discovered that the 25-year-old model suffered a “small blood clot” to her brain which then caused a lack of oxygen. The model calls it “one of the scariest moments” she’s been through but said her body overcame it on its own. She wrote down these words:  “My body had passed it on its own and I recovered completely within a few hours.  “Although this was definitely one of the scariest moments I’ve ever been through, I’m home now and doing well, and I’m so grateful and thankful to all the amazing doctors and nurses who took care of me! “Thank you to everyone who has reached out with well wishes and concern, and for all the support and love – Hailey.” 'Do have a full recovery Hailey,'

Breaking-Former President Barack Obama Tests Positive For COVID-19

Former President Barack Obama has tested positive for Covid-19, according to a tweet from his official account.  Former president ‘had a scratchy throat but fine otherwise’Michelle Obama negative and both are boosted, tweet says. "I just tested positive for Covid,” the former president, 60, said in a tweet on Sunday. “I’ve had a scratchy throat for a couple days, but am feeling fine otherwise. Michelle and I are grateful to be vaccinated and boosted, and she has tested negative. It’s a reminder to get vaccinated if you haven’t already, even as cases go down.”

In The Spotlight

Jussie Smollett has been sentenced Thursday to 150 days in jail for staging a hate crime against himself, the former Empire actor, 39, was taken into custody immediately, screaming as he left the Chicago courtroom. "I'm not suicidal, and I am innocent," he yelled before disappearing through the door. With a fist in the air, he added, "I could have said I was guilty a long time ago." He will be spending his first night in Cook County Jail. After being processed as an inmate, he has been assigned the booking number 20220310140.