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A new case of Monkeypox has been recorded in Akwa Ibom State, an official has confirmed and at least 13 people suspected to be affected by the viral disease are on admission in hospitals in neighboring Bayelsa and Rivers states. The Commissioner for Information in Akwa Ibom, Charles Udoh, in a statement issued in Uyo, confirmed the single case. He also said that the state government was investigating two more cases suspected to be monkeypox. In his words, 'Monkeypox currently has no treatment and no vaccine. It looks like small pox but the rashes are larger while the disease is milder. The era of avoiding excessive handshake, regular hand-washing and abstinence from bush meat is here again. We will provide more information subsequently,” the commissioner said. After the first report of the suspected cases in Bayelsa, the Minister of Health, Isaac Adewole and the Executive Director of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, Chikwe Ihekweazu, had called for calm among Nigeri

A student of University of Lagos who went viral after she shared a video of herself twerking to the statue of former UNILAG VC, Professor Tunde Sofoluwe has allegedly being rusticated for four semesters. Do you think that the punishment was too harsh.

Daddy - son bonding time! Paul Okoye aka Rudeboy pictured all smiles with his first son, Andre today. More photos below.

Today, Nigerian comedian Akpororo held his new house warming ceremony in Lagos on a dates that's also his daugther's first birthday. He shared a photo and video from the party on his Instagram page with the caption, 'Except the Lord builds a house. The labourer Labours in vain. Father thank you for this one. I dedicate this to my wife and daughter'.

Akin Fakorede, the Rivers State Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS) Commander was pictured at the airport holding an umbrella for Dakuku Peterside, former APC Governorship candidate and DG of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Recall that Governor Wike had earlier declared that most of the kidnapping and armed robbery taking place in the state are perpetrated by operatives of SARS. The APC leaders are reportedly in the state to finalise  plans for the party's street protest in support of the embattled Akin Fakorede. Read the report by Geru, who shared the photos: The politicization of the Rivers State Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS) got to an all-time low on Saturday as indicted SARS Commander, Akin Fakorede and his operatives participated in airport ceremony and fanfare for the Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi and the defeated Rivers State APC Governorship Candidate, Mr. Dakuku Peterside. They joined in the singing and dancing by APC me

- The Indigenous People of Biafra has reiterated its order asking members to sit at home during forthcoming Anambra election - IPOB insists that the November 18 governorship polls in Anambra will not take place - The group stated that boycotting the election would send a statement to the international community about the seriousness of Biafria agitation The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has insisted that forthcoming governorship polls in Anambra will not hold. According to Daily Trust, the group ordered its members and other freedom fighters in the area to stay at home on November 18.

Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr has dedicated his team’s World Cup qualification to terminally-ill first choice goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme. The 31-year-old was in between the goal post for Nigeria in the first two games of the World Cup qualifying campaign, but his participation however ended when he was diagonised with Leukemia in July. Rohr revealed the team promised Ikeme, who is undergoing Chemotherapy, a win and the world cup ticket in a telephone chat before the game in Uyo on Saturday. In his words, “from day one, our goalkeeper, Ikeme Carl kept us in this race to qualify for Russia. In Ndola, he made great saves to help us come through with a win. He spoke with the captain and the whole team and we promised him we’ll win and qualify. So this win is for Ikeme”. Nigeria qualified for the 2018 World Cup on Saturday, after an Alex Iwobi 73rd minute goal against Zambia.

The Police Command in Ebonyi had confirmed that Chinedu Linus, a student of Ebonyi State University (EBSU), Abakaliki, was killed by gunmen on Friday. . The Spokesperson of the command, ASP Loveth Odah, said that the gunmen robbed Linus and subsequently killed him. “I urge students not to confront robbers or any person bearing arms whenever they are attacked because such a person was no longer normal. . It is only a living person that makes use of valuables as no amount of valuables in ones’ possession can equate to life,” she said. The robbers stormed the Lucky City Hostel of the deceased at Ishieke campus of the University at about 1:30 a.m. on Friday during a heavy downpour. They used a ladder to gain entry into the fenced hostel located in a secluded area. A witness, Eric John, who is 200-level student of Political Science in the University, said they were sleeping when they heard knocks at the gate. He said Chindu Linus, who was the president of the hostel went out with a rod

On Sunday, the Federal Polytechnic, Ado Ekiti was shut indefinitely following the violent protest by students over the death of two of them that led to trouble on the institution’s campus late Friday when two of the students reportedly complained of malaria. According to reports, they were said to have been rushed to the Polytechnic Health Centre for treatment, but their condition later became worse. They died in the early hours of Saturday. The Registrar of the institution, Sade Adediran announced the immediate and indefinite closure of the school. She however did not confirm whether any student actually died at the Polytechnic Health Centre, said to be the trigger for the violent protest. The statement warned that any student found on campus after the closure would be apprehended and made to face the consequences. Apart from also destroying some other property, the students blocked all roads leading to the institution preventing free movement of vehicles.

Ebenezer Olawale , the NYSC Coordinator in the state on Sunday said the data of corps members in the state had been transmitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC ) for planning ahead of the November 18, 2017 election. In his words, ' It is no longer news that the NYSC is partnering with INEC in the conduct of credible, fair and good elections, Anambra’s case is not different. My office and that of the Resident Electoral Commission have been working assiduously to ensure that corps members participate fully in the exercise. As we all know, corps members are supposed to be non-partisan, they are not from this state, so we expect them to be fair and they are evenly distributed across the state. We have no fewer than 10,000 corps members in this state but assuming that not all of them will be interested in taking part in the election, we have 8,000 available for this purpose. I have supplied INEC with the data of the available corps members in the state and where

President Buhari says he hopes God gives Nigerians the patience to tolerate his government so that they can deliver on all their electoral promises. He said this on Friday when he hosted a delegation of judges led by Walter Onnoghen, chief justice of Nigeria, to the presidential villa in Abuja, on Friday, October 6th. “I have said it so many times, I don’t mind saying it now to you because some of you may not have even the time to listen to radio or watch television as regularly as other people do. From 1999 to 2014, Nigeria has never realised so much resources since our independence, never, because the average production – go to any renowned financial or economic institution in the world; they know Nigeria produced an average of – (was) 2.1 million barrel per day at an average cost of 100 dollars per barrel. But when we came in it crashed to 37 dollars per barrel, and we overlooked saving and there was no saving. So really, we have just started working and we hope God in his infinite

Australian Christian evangelist, Nick Vujicic and his wife are expecting a set of twin girls. The motivational speaker, popularly known worldwide and the "Limbless evangelist" made the announcement last July. His wife Kanae took to Facebook on Friday, to share a photo of her growing bump.The couple already have two boys. Nick was born with tetra-amelia syndrome, a rare disorder characterized by the absence of arms and legs. He is one of the seven known surviving individuals planet-wide who live with the syndrome.

COZA Pastor, Biodun Fatoyinbo has lost his dad. He announced the death on his Instagram page saying he is privileged to have come to earth through him. He shared a photo of them together and wrote; My Father has gone to glory. I am so privileged to have come to this earth through You. I learnt humility, love, leadership and kindness from you. You taught me how to deal wisely, how to manage people and how to choose my words whenever I talk. I am close to my children only because of how you loved us your children. I miss you already, but I am grateful for the privilege God gave to us (your children) to look after you properly. I appreciate the times we spent sharing about Jesus and praying together. I am consoled that you are with the Lord Jesus. I know your kind soul rests in peace already. Love you Dad.

A new viral disease known as "Monkey Pox" has hit Bayelsa state. According to the state Commissioner for Health, Prof. Ebitimitula Etebu who spoke to newsmen today, the disease has been detected in a medical doctor and 10 other persons and that they have all been evacuated to an isolation center located at the Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital (NDUTH) Okolobiri, Yenagoa local government area of the state. Etebu described monkeypox as a viral disease caused by a group of viruses that include chicken pox and smallpox, adding that the first case was noticed in the Democratic Republic of Congo and subsequently had outbreaks in West Africa. He said that the virus as the name implies was first discovered in monkeys but can also be found in other bush animals such as rats, squirrels, and antelopes. He stressed that the strain of the virus found in West Africa does not cause death. “Recently in Bayelsa State we noticed a suspected outbreak of monkey pox. It has not been conf

President Muhammadu Buhari was pictured looking much better as he presided over the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in State House today. See more photos below...

Vice President Prof Yemi Osinbajo and his wife Dolapo, joined the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, former Head of State General Yakubu Gowon, former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, Former interim president Ernest Shonekan, Chief Justice of Nigeria Justice Walter S. N. Onnoghen and National Chairman of the APC, Chief John Oyegun at the Independence Anniversary Service at the National Christian Centre Abuja, yesterday evening October 1st. See more photos below...

Constitutional Lawyer and Human Rights Activist, Chief Mike Ozekhome says that the 57th Independence day speech given by President Buhari in a Nationwide broadcast yesterday October 1st, showed his fixated perceived hatred for the Igbos. In a statement released yesterday, Ozekhome said he listened to the speech given by President Buhari and he found no emotions towards the Igbo race. According to him, President Buhari's speech was un-presidential and un-reconciliatory. He said President Buhari failed to condemn the activities of the herdsmen in his speech. His statement which he titled ‘President Muhammadu Buhari’s National Day Broadcast: Yet Another Golden Opportunity Lost’, reads; “The entire national day broadcast by PMB on the occasion of Nigeria’s 57th independence is quite disappointing in all ramifications”. “It was very un-presidential and un-reconciliatory. PMB left the real issues and pursued trifles. The speech was bereft of nobility of statesmanship and devoid of a ca

The Indigenous people of Biafra (IPOB) have reacted to former Abia state governor, Orji Uzor Kalu's recent interview where he claimed IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, fled to London via Malaysia over fear of his safety during the Operation Python Dance exercise recently carried out by the Nigerian Military in Abia state. Kalu in the interview, had claimed he spoke to Nnamdi Kanu's family members who revealed to him that the outspoken IPOB leader was safe and sound in London, also saying he advised Kanu to quit his secessionist movement while he was in prison and the Igbos should rather work to bring out an Igbo president rather than create their own country. Now, the Nigerian government's outlawed group in a powerful statement by it's publicity secretary, Emma Powerful, doubted Orji Uzor Kalu's paternity, saying he never spoke to any of Kanu's relatives while also threatening to drag the former Abia governor alongside the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Tukur Buratai to

Oyo State Government has announced the immediate closure of Agodi Zoo located in Ibadan, the State capital. The government said the decision is based on the report received from the company managing the Zoo, AM & C, that one of the lions at the Zoo had accidentally attacked one of the attendants, Mr. Hamzat Oyekunle popularly known as Baba Olorunwa, who later died from injuries sustained from the incident. Meanwhile, the lions have been evacuated pending further investigations. The government decision was contained in a statement at the weekend by the Executive Secretary, Bureau of Investment Promotion (BIP), Mr. Yinka Fatoki who expressed shock at the unfortunate incident. He said that the incident is particularly surprising and sad as the said Mr. Oyekunle had fed the lion for over five years and was known to have had a very good relationship with all the animals in the zoo. Meanwhile, government representatives have visited the family to commiserate with them over the demis

The former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu has decared that IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu has fled the country, following the military crackdown in the state. Orji Kanu made the disclosure in an interview with Punchng saying the FG outlawed the activities of the IPOB because its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, ignored the elders’ advice. Speaking about his meeting with Nnamdi Kanu in the prison, he said: “I spoke with Nnamdi Kanu in the prison and gave him quality advice. I counselled him to embrace peace and agree with whatever terms that will set him free'. Read Exceprts from the interview below... Why did you say that the agitation for a sovereign state of Biafra cannot succeed and that what the Igbo should aim at now is to produce the president of Nigeria? The Igbo should strive towards producing a president in the Federal Republic of Nigeria instead of agitating for the sovereign state of Biafra. I was the governor (of Abia State) for eight years and the issue of Biafra came up the

This is quite an inspiring story by this Reedemers University graudate who narrated how a stranger paid her tuition from her 200-level days till she graduated. Read her story below.... Let me tell you a short story... You see when I got admission to study in Redeemer's university, I was so indifferent; happy & sad.. Happy because I finally got admission, sad because we couldn't afford a school that expensive.. Well, Ayo Olubiyo said hopefully he'd pay, so 100level first semester he paid... Then second semester came, that was when it dawned on me that man can only propose but God will surely be the one to do it, somehow my uncle could not pay so my friends had to start calling their parents and Boom I paid for my second semester 100level.. "How do I continue lord?? I can't drop out!! This would be a shame for me lord" these and many other thought were running through my head because it was so obvious that I could not further after my year one.. After la

The State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress in Ekiti State, Ade Adesanmi has disagreed with Governor Ayodele Fayose that workers in Ekiti are owed only four months’ salaries. He said state workers were owed about eight months’ salaries. Fayose had, while appearing on a television station interview programme in Lagos on Thursday, claimed that workers were owed just four months’ salaries. Reacting to the claim on Saturday, Adesanmi said different categories of workers in Ekiti were owed between five and eight months’ salaries. 'As we speak, the civil servants are owed five months’ salary arrears; local government, eight months’ salaries; and institutions like College of Education, Ikere, College of Heath Technology, Ijero and Ekiti State Universities are owed Seven months' salaries' he said.

Nigerian journalist, Tijjani Ado Ahmad, slumped and died today Oct 1st in the US. According to his friend and colleague in the Industry, Jafaar Jafaar, Tijajani was in the US on invitation by the US Embassy in Abuja to tour the states and meet with Nigerian students studying there. Sadly, he slumped and died earlier today. Read what Jafaar wrote on his Facebook wall below. Pray for Tijjani Ado Ahmad, a friend and professional colleague who slumped, died hours ago in America. As the presenter of Greeting from America (on Freedom Radio, Kano) he was invited by the US Embassy in Abuja to tour America and hear the stories of Nigerian students living there. The last time we spoke was an invitation he extended to me to feature on a programme he co-anchored, Barka da Hantsi, whenever I was in Kano. Tijjani was proficient in many beats and could get along with the most difficult newsmaker you knew. Two key assets journalists value are flair and contact. Tijjani had both! Rest in peace, TJ.

BTW her dress is stunning.... IG user, @vienstylez, had her wedding recently and her mum walked her down the aisle. In a post she shared on her IG page, she explained why this happened. Read below "Oh! the grieve I got because I asked my mother who had me at the age of 15, to walk me down the aisle. I appreciate the idea of having a great dad walk the child down, but when my own father refuses to be present in my life should I killl myself ?. I found great joy in having a female marry myself and @ajpapa_1 and an even greater joy honouring @vienstylezmum for doing her best in creating a better future for me. Cheers to the #motherofthebride .".

Some people are saying this is the smallest Independence celebration cake that has been cut by any government. True?

Read his address below.. On this October 1st, 2017, I congratulate President Muhammadu Buhari and all Nigerians on the occasion of Nigeria's 57th Independence anniversary. There are those that may say we have very little to celebrate and I will respectfully disagree with them. In 57 years, Nigeria has faced many challenges, but we have overcome many of those challenges and made progress in multiple spheres of human endeavor. On October 1st 1960 when we gained independence, there were many nations in existence alongside Nigeria in the committee of nations. A number of those nations have ceased to exist as a single entity, but 57 years after the fact, we are still one and waxing stronger. That is a cause to celebrate. In 1960, South Africa and Egypt had a larger economy than Nigeria, yet today our economy is the largest in Africa. That is a cause to celebrate. And finally, average life expectancy in Nigeria in 1960 was just 37.18 years but today, the average Nigerian has a lif

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has reportedly called for a dialogue with President Buhari in a bid to end the agitation for the creation of Biafra. According to PM news, Kanu through his lawyers, Ifeanyi Ejiofor and Amoebi Nzelu, has called for negotiation with the Federal Government to end the agitation for self-governance. Kanu’s lawyers while reacting to the Federal Government’s decision to release some members of the group it arrested in February, said they were not opposed to talks with the government. Speaking to newsmen in Abia state, Ejiofor said “Nnamdi Kanu is not averse to a political solution in resolving his present politically orchestrated ordeal. He welcomes genuine political solution to this case. Nnamdi Kanu has people of proven integrity and impeccable character that will negotiate on his behalf, based on his demands when communication on this effect is established.” However, on the claims that the Movement for the Emancipation of th

Joys and her father Bishop David Oyedepo both turned a year older today, September 27. The founder of Winners Chapel clocked 63.

Bishop David Oyedepo and his last child, Joys Oyedepo turned a year older today, September 27. Joys took to her social media page to celebrate her "Daddio' on his 63rd birthday. It's such an honour and a privilege to share every birthday with my daddio, my most amazing father," she wrote. "As I step into every new year, hearing him pray over me, as I pray the same and more for him, fills my heart with so much joy. So, to my father, happy Birthday daddy! thank you for letting Mummy surprise you with me on same 27th! I love you so dearly -forever and always.