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The list of 292 orphanages that benefited from his donation of N250 million, has been released by Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido.  Davido had sent out a video message to his friends and colleagues in the entertainment industry to send money to him as part of his birthday celebration in November 2021. After the shout out to his friends, the DMW label boss was able to amass over N100 million, in a few hours. This amount later grew to N200million in a few days. Davido then added a personal donation of N50 million to make it N250 million. Davido declared that he was giving the money to charity. He said that he would set up a committee to ensure the disbursement of the money to orphanages across the country. Guess what, Davido has now revealed that the money had been disbursed to 292 homes selected from all the states of the federation. This information was contained in a statement signed by the multi-award winning singer on Tuesday. The statement reads, “As promi

Telegram: Where women's nudes are shared without consent. A BBC investigation has found that women's intimate pictures are being shared to harass, shame and blackmail them on a massive scale, on the social media app Telegram..... The BBC has been monitoring 18 Telegram channels and 24 groups in countries ranging from Russia to Brazil, and Kenya to Malaysia. The total number of subscribers is nearly two million. Personal details like home addresses and parents' phone numbers were posted alongside explicit pictures. We saw group administrators asking members to send intimate images of ex-partners, colleagues or fellow-students to an automated account, so they could be published without revealing the identity of the sender. Telegram now says it has more than half a billion active users worldwide - that's more than Twitter - with many attracted by its emphasis on privacy. Millions moved to Telegram in January 2021 from WhatsApp, which changed its privacy terms. Telegram has

After a nine months period of investigation into alleged financial improprieties at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). A verdict yesterday to all the parties involved. The former Managing Director of NPA, Hadiza Bala-Usman was cleared of any financial improprieties by the 11-man committee, headed by the Director of Maritime services in the Ministryof Transport, Suleiman Auwalu. At the same time, President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, confirmed the appointment of Mr. Mohammad Bello-Koko, as the substantive MD at NPA, thus indicating that the Minister of Transport, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, eventually had his way in the agency crisis, especially, over allegation of insubordination against the former MD. Bello-Koko was the executive director, finance & administration of NPA, had been acting managing director until his confirmation to replaced Bala-Usman, who was suspended for alleged financial impropriety and insubordination. A statement by the ministry, dated February, 15th, 2022, and sig

PREMIUM TIMES Aregbesola attacks Tinubu, says APC leader ‘planned evil’ for Osun people"We exalted him beyond his status and he turned himself to a god over us and we had sworn to ridicule anyone who compares himself to God." UPDATED: Abba Kyari: Police yet to disband IRT, STS satellite unitsThe police said the two units are still intact. UPDATED: Buhari submits supplementary budget of N2.55trn to NASS, makes provision for subsidyMr Buhari said the budget is meant to provide for subsidy on petroleum products from June to December 2022. Source: Premium Times GUARDIAN NDLEA releases shocking details of Kyari’s drug deals •Rights group hails NDLEA •It’s a tragic end to a glorious era, says Sagay • He should be charged to court immediately, says Falana •His lawyer alleges set up. Regulator mum over scarcity as NNPC relocates team to Lagos Telecom sector’s challenges cut-off five million users from networks in 2021. ASUU ruffles JAMB, Pantami as it fires four-week warning shot. So

Asda slashes prices on pasta, rice and baked beans to help ‘millions’ of Britain’s poorest families. Following a successful campaign by anti-poverty blogger and budget chef Jack Monroe, Asda has slashed the prices of hundreds of kitchen staples, helping "millions" of Brits. Last month Monroe, a former food bank user, urged supermarkets to make their cheapest food ranges more widely available after highlighting the inflation in key products such as rice and the removal of value ranges from the shelves in her local Asda in Essex. Her Twitter thread warning that official inflation figures "grossly underestimated" the impact of the current cost of living crisis on Britain's poorest families went viral and generated a media storm. In response, on Monday (February 7) Asda committed to stocking its full Smart Price and Farm Stores ranges in all of its stores and online. On Saturday (February 12), three and a half weeks after her viral Tweets, the campaigner, who has be

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has disclosed how the suspended head of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Intelligence Response Team (IRT), DCP Abba Kyari, ran a drug syndicate. The NDLEA had earlier declared him wanted for drug trafficking. The NDLEA said an investigation revealed that the celebrated cop is a member of a drug syndicate operating across the globe. According to the spokesman of the agency, Mr Femi Babafemi, the saga started on Friday, January 21, 2022, when DCP Kyari initiated a call to one of the NDLEA officers in Abuja at 2:12 pm. He said when the officer returned the call two minutes later, Kyari informed him he was coming to see him, to discuss an operational matter after the Jumaat (weekly Friday prayer) service. Babafemi said, “He (Kyari) appeared at the agreed venue of the meeting with the officer and went straight to the crux of the matter. “His (NDLEA officer’s) team had intercepted and arrested some traffickers that came into the country f

Today is Valentine's Day. Ever wondered how it all started. Worry no more as we dug through the archives for you. However, there are varied stories on how it originated. The Oldest Known Valentine Message Written in 1477 The name of Valentine's Day can be traced back to the observance of the feast day of Saint Valentine. There are at least two saints named Valentine, one of whom became a martyr around the year 270 CE. The name Valentine comes from a Latin word meaning “strength.” St. Valentine, he is the patron saint of lovers, epileptics, and beekeepers. By some accounts, St. Valentine was a Roman priest and physician who suffered martyrdom during the persecution of Christians by the emperor Claudius II Gothicus about 270. February 14, observed in honor of St. Valentine as a day for the exchange of valentines and other tokens of affection. Another narrative according to the legend, the day is celebrated to mark the death anniversary of Saint Valentine who died in mid-February

PUNCH Fuel sells for N400/litre in Abuja, others, scarcity persists in Lagos Anxiety as ASUU makes decision on strike Monday Web developer laments ordeal in kidnappers’ den, demands probe Banks’ forex ban: Dollar scarcity, inflation, firms’ closure imminent, experts warn Constitution amendment: APC plans screening of ministerial nominees, others Source: Punch VANGUARD Bullish oil prices firm up Naira value across markets Govts incompetently running NNPC deserve the Nobel prize N100bn contract scam: Senate summons NDDC mgt Breaking: ASUU to go on one-month warning strike Unlawful detention: Igboho slams $1m suit against Beninese govt Source: Vanguard NIGERIAN TRIBUNE (JUST IN): Igboho Files $1 Million Suit Against Benin Republic For Unlawful Detention, Violation Of Rights Sit-At-Home Order: No Igbo Governor, Senator Deserves To Seek Election In 2023 — Ohanaeze FG Counters IMF, Gives Reason For Growing Debt Servicing Source: Nigerian Tribune PULSE.Ng ASUU to announce decision on strike t

Shooting Outside Justin Bieber Party Leaves Multiple People Wounded. Singer Justin Bieber  Rapper Kodak Black was reportedly among three injured in a Los Angeles shooting outside the afterparty for an exclusive Bieber show. Rapper Kodak Black  By  Hilary Hanson At least three people were wounded early Saturday in a Los Angeles shooting that took place outside of a star-studded afterparty following a Justin Bieber show. TMZ reported that gunfire erupted outside the celebrity-packed bash at restaurant The Nice Guy around 2:45 a.m. According to TMZ, a fight involving rapper Kodak Black broke out and then gunshots could be heard, though it was unclear who the shooter was. The site also published video that appears to show part of the incident. Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson Drake Madison confirmed details of a shooting at that time and location to HuffPost. He said three people were shot and injured ― a 19-year-old man, a 24-year-old man and a 60-year-old man. All were transpor

Yaba collapse building: Death toll rises to five. An additional body was on Sunday, recovered from the rubbles of the three-storey building that collapsed in Yaba area of Lagos, bringing the total casualty figure to five. Recall that a three storey building on Saturday collapsed at No. 16, Akanbi Crescent, off Adesina Street, Harvey, Sabo, Yaba area of Lagos, trapping five persons. Source: Vanguard This is so sad!

• Written by Janet Odidi Obuotor for:    echoblog-ger.blogspot.com Taking Care of The Elderly a MUST! We all have one or more elderly people in our lives. We all hope to grow to a "ripe" old age.  So many prayers, dreams and aspirations for long healthy life.  Let us go practical now, ageing does come with some needed assistance no matter how strong or healthy you are. Who are the elderly? To some, the elderly are people age 65 years and older. Why others feel 60 years is the ideal age to be classified as elderly.  Whatever you consider the ideal age, what is important is making sure that they get the required care and assistance to make them blossom even in old age.  Care for the elderly can feel overwhelming sometimes because a vast majority of us, have no form of experience or training on what to do. We care but we do not know exactly how to express this care in a way that would be of immense benefit to them. Here are a few tips below on ways to take care of the elderly. 

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Ukraine tensions: Joe Biden says US citizens should leave Ukraine now US President Joe Biden has called on all American citizens remaining in Ukraine to leave the country immediately, citing increased threats of Russian military action. Mr Biden said he would not send troops to rescue Americans if Moscow invades Ukraine. Several other countries, including the UK, also urged their citizens to leave. Russia has repeatedly denied any plans to invade Ukraine despite massing more than 100,000 troops near the border. American citizens should leave now," Mr Biden told NBC News. "We're dealing with one of the largest armies in the world. It's a very different situation and things could go crazy quickly." Asked whether there was a scenario that could prompt him to send troops to rescue fleeing Americans, Mr Biden replied: "There's not. That's a world war when Americans and Russia start shooting at one another. We're in a very different world than we'v

Cristiano Ronaldo’s son signs deal to play for Manchester United football club. The 11-year-old is officially set to wear the iconic ‘Ronaldo 7’ jersey, made popularly by his legendary father. Romaldo junior has played for the Youth teams of Real Madrid and Juventus and his performances was spectacular. He recently signed for the Red Devils. Like father like son. Indeed he follows in the footstep of his great father, Cristiano Ronaldo. He will be featured in Manchester Youth team. The young Portuguese was unveiled alongside Brazilian wonderkid Gabriel, who also signed a deal with the Red Devils. Cristiano Jr is also set to wear the Iconic No. 7 jersey and Gabriel on the other hand, will don the No.10 jersey. Cristiano Ronaldo left Juventus during last summer’s transfer window from Juventus for €15.00 million to Manchester United. The deal brought a huge boost to United’s popularity and also helped them gain enormous profit from marketing. Moreover, Cristiano delivered what was expected

  The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has put Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) on notice that it will stop selling forex to them by the end of 2022. CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele made this known in Abuja on Thursday at the end of the Bankers’ Committee Meeting where he also introduced the RT200 Programme. Emefiele said the time had come for the banks to go out there and source for forex by funding entrepreneurs with ideas. Emefiele also disclosed that the apex bank’s policies and measures have led to a significant improvement in diaspora inflow from an average of US$6 million per week in December 2020 to an average of over US$100 million per week by January 2022. The CBN, he said, would be reviewing these intervention programmes going forward to ensure that they continue to achieve the desired results. Source: The Nation

Local Council Elections in the FCT Abuja. DATE / TIME The Abuja Area Council elections scheduled for Saturday, February 12, 2022. WHERE Across the six Area Councils in the FCT Abuja. WHAT The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed its readiness for the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Area Council elections scheduled for Saturday, 12 February 2022. Sources said that the commission has identified some possible hot spots within its area of coverage for the election and has started making preparations, in collaboration with security agencies to address the threats. It was gathered that the Commission has also been evaluating the risk to the election using the Election Violence Mitigation and Advocacy Tool (EVMAT). The aim is to identify early warning signals that could assist the security agencies and other stakeholders in devising and deploying appropriate mitigation strategies. Among other areas of concern, the Commission focused on threats specific to geographic

Adulterated Fuel: Kyari Names MRS, Emadeb-consortium, Oando, Duke Oil as Culprits. The Federal Government has ordered in investigation into the adulterated fuel crisis and findings review:  • Methanol was found in four petrol cargoes imported by MRS, Emadeb/Hyde/AY Maikifi/Brittania-U Consortium, Oando and Duke Oil. The Nigerian National Company Limited (NNPC) through its Group Managing Director of NNPC, Mallam Mele Kyari, disclosed this during a media briefing yesterday,  He has since ordered the holding back of all the affected products in transit (both truck & marine). It was also gathered yesterday that the NNPC has asked oil trading firms to embark on emergency supply of petrol to replace cargoes that were rejected because of their poor quality, Reuters quoted two sources as having disclosed yesterday. Apparently disturbed by the development, the federal government yesterday ordered an investigation into the bad fuel that had damaged the engines of some vehicles. Source, More

300m litres of PMS arrive Lagos, FG begins probe of dirty fuel After five days of agony, with many drivers across the country struggling to fill their tanks, respite seems to be on the way for motorists. Already, two vessels have arrived at Lagos ports, waiting to discharge Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), known as petrol, The Guardian gathered yesterday. The vessels, as stated in the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) publication, Shipping Position, arrived on Tuesday at ASPM jetty Ijora and yesterday at Pinnacle jetty, Apapa. The document noted that two other ships arrived along with the PMS-laden vessels with salt and containers and have started discharging at the ports. The document further noted that 18 ships laden with other products are expected to arrive in the country from February 10 to 22. The expected ships contain wheat, fish, sugar, gas, container and cargo. This corroborated the assurances of the Federal Government, which through the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Re

The state of Texas is suing fitness influencer Brittany Dawn, saying she gave people with eating disorders bad health advice. • Fitness influencer Brittany Dawn is being sued by the state of Texas, court documents showed. • She falsely claimed specialist knowledge of helping people with eating disorders, the suit alleged. • She also offered generic plans and advice as "personalized" plans costing up to $300, it said. Texas' attorney general is suing fitness influencer Brittany Dawn, accusing her of misleading customers with eating disorders and promising customized nutrition and fitness plans while giving patrons the same plan. The lawsuit by Attorney General Ken Paxton, seen by Insider, alleged that for fees as high as $300 per person, Dawn sold largely similar fitness plans while saying they were personalized to each customer. The Christian influencer — who has almost 500,000 followers on Instagram and describes herself as a "Jesus seeker" and "Kingdom ch