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President Buhari’s son, Yusuf and  Emir of Bichi’s daughter, Zahra Ado-Bayero, are both set to tie the knot on August 20. The couple’s prewedding festivities have begun with a special Polo Tournament organised by friends and family. The event held at the weekend had in attendance the couple, some family members and friends including the newlywed daughter of Bauchi State Governor, Fatima Zahra Bala and her husband.

c SERAP had asked the Commonwealth to “apply its charter and hold the Nigerian government to account over the unlawful suspension of Twitter in Nigeria, and the resulting repression of freedom of expression, access to information and media freedom.” Responding to this, Ms Scotland said; “We are closely monitoring developments around the suspension of Twitter, and allegations of repression of the rights to freedom of expression, access to information, media freedom, as well as disregard for the rule of law in Nigeria. “Please be assured that the Secretariat will remain engaged with the authorities in Nigeria and encourage a speedy resolution…

The Police Service Commission has suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police and Head of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the Nigeria Police Force, Abba Kyari, from office A statement from the commissions spokesperson, Ifeanyi Ani, says Abba Kyari’s suspension took effect from Saturday, July 31st, 2021 and would subsist pending the outcome of the investigation in respect of his indictment by the Federal Bureau of Investigation of the United States. Ani says the Commission has also directed the Inspector General of Police to furnish it with information on further development on the matter for necessary further action. He said the Commission’s…

A businessman identified as Mesmine Abessole “Kether De Bonagere” got married to four women at the same time in Gabon. Mesmine Abessole wedded his wives, Madeleine Nguema, Prisca Nguema, Nicole Mboungou, Carene Sylvana Aboghet, at a ceremony held in Libreville, Gabon on Saturday, July 31,2021.

Mompha has reacted to the arrest and trial of Ramon “Hushpuppi” Abbas. Mompha, who used to be good friends with Hushpuppi,  said since Hushpuppi was arrested in Dubai and extradited to the United States of America, Nigerians have been reaching out to threaten him that he’s next. The FBI naming DCP Abba Kyari as a co-conspirator with Huspuppi,  Nigerians trooped to his page again to threaten that he’s next, He added. However, he said Nigerians do not know how the FBI works. He said that when the EFCC arrested him over allegations of fraud in 2019 and then re-arrested him…

Nigeria Men Basketball Team known as  “D’Tigers” have been eliminated from the Tokyo Olympics after suffering their third consecutive defeat in group B to Italy. The game, which was played in the early hours of Saturday, July 31, at the Saitama super arena, finished 80-71 as the Nigerian team was dumped out of the 2020 Olympics, having lost their first two games against Australia and Germany. It would be recalled that D’Tigers were ranked 4th team for the Olympics prior to their arrival after playing couple of exhibition matches. The team led by coach Mike Brown, had many Nigerians believe…

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has expressed shock over the provisional suspension of Nigeria’s top athlete and medal prospect, Blessing Okagbare, for a doping rule violation. Okagbare who won her 100m heat with 11.05 seconds to reach the semifinal on Friday, was suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) after a sample collected from the sprinter tested positive for human ‘Growth Hormone’ Read previous report here. Reacting to the news, the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, AFN, said it received with great shock the press release by the Athletics Integrity Unit, suspending Blessing Okagbare for a doping rule violation. The Federation,…

The fast-growing Association of Kwara Online Media Practitioners (ASKOMP) under the Chairmanship of Comr. Saliu Shola Taofeeq, today, visited the venue which hosted the ongoing one-month intensive web design and digital marketing training organized by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Kwara. The ASKOMP chairman, who was ably represented by the CEO, The Satcom Media Consult, Oluwatoyin Luqman Bolakale, during the interactive session unravelled tons of opportunities available in the digital world and how best it can be utilized as a source of livelihood. “I am elated that the leadership of NANS Kwara come up with this brilliant impact…

Novak Djokovic has been forced to withdraw from his mixed doubles bronze medal match due to a shoulder injury at the ongoing Tokyo 2020. Djokovic, the world No. 1 from Serbia, will leave Tokyo empty-handed in what has proved a majorly disappointing Olympic Games. According to the International Tennis Federation, Djokovic withdrew because of a “left shoulder injury”, meaning Nina Stojanovic will be deprived of a chance to win a medal, with bronze going to Australian pair Ashleigh Barty and John Peers courtesy of a walkover. This comes after he was surprisingly beaten by Alexander Zverev in the singles semi-finals…

The sentencing of self-confessed internet fraudster, Ramon Abbas popularly known as Hushpuppi, has been slated for October this year. This is according to the United States Attorney’s Office at the Central District of California, LIB reports. Hushpuppi was arrested in Dubai in July 2020 for a multi-millionaire dollar fraud perpetrated by him and members of his syndicate. This week he pleaded guilty to various offences bordering on internet scam, money laundering, among others. His plea bargain document which was released online this week was signed by Hushpuppi, his lawyer, Loius Shapiro; and Acting United States Attorney, Tracy Wilkison, among others.