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Actor Williams Uchemba Set To Walk Down The Aisle With Mystery Woman

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Williams Uchemba and his fiancée Popular Nigerian actor, Williams Uchemba has announced that he is set to walk down the aisle with a mystery woman. The actor finally proposed to his girlfriend and she agreed to be his ‘wife.’ Taking to Instagram on Saturday, the film star posted romantic photos of himself and his fiancée as he announced the exciting news to the public. The actor, however, did not reveal the identity of the lady. Uchemba captioned the photos with the words; “There comes a time in a man’s life when he needs to settle and there is no better time than now. For years, my major prayer point has been for God to give me a Life and Destiny partner that can understand my complex nature, as well as my calling to serve God and Humanity and vice versa. I have discovered that marriage is not only about procreation and pleasure. Just as significantly, it is about two people coming together to achieve the assignment given to them by God, the Creator of the institution of ma

El-Rufai Meets Youth Leaders, Condemns Attack On Police Officers

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Governor El-rufai Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-rufai has condemned the attack on police officers and police barracks in the State following the outbreak of violence that trailed the #EndSARS protest. He made this remark when he met with youth leaders from the 23 Local Government Areas of the state on Friday. At the event, he appealed to them not to engage in any act of violence or looting. El-Rufai vowed to prosecute those behind the looting and threat of peace in Kaduna South and Chikun Local Government Areas according to the law. Also Read:  Taraba Govt Sets Up Task Force To Recover Looted Items “You cannot condemn an entire profession because of the misconduct of a few. SARS is just a small unit of the Nigerian Police Force, and even among SARS, they are not all bad,” he said “Yes, some of them might have been quite bad and killed many people, but that should not be used to frame the police in a manner that people feel justified to attack and kill policemen. “I hav

Nasarawa Governor Sule Calls For Training Of Police Officers

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Abdullahi Sule Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule has called for the training of police officers in the country to tackle the numerous security challenges affecting the country. He made the call during an empowerment programme on Friday in Karu, Karu Local Government Area of the state. At the event, he described the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad ( SARS ) as disheartening. He, however, called for understanding from the youths. Also Read:  Stop Giving Us Awards… Challenge Us So We Can Sit Up, Wike Tells Journalists “The kind of reforms we would want is to ensure that the police is well trained and well equipped and that is why it is disheartening to see that SARS is completely dismantled,” he said. “SARS as I understand is the unit that has been trained specifically to be able to confront armed robbery and some kind of dangers that probably other policemen have not been trained for that. “Now that we have dismantled them, whatever form that we have, we

Nigeria To ‘Discourage’ Medical Brain Drain – Minister

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Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire , has said the Federal Government will do all it can to prevent medical doctors from leaving the country. The minister stated this on Friday in Abuja after inspecting work on the new cancer centre at the National Hospital, Abuja. Ehanire revealed that the Muhammadu Buhari -led administration will provide the necessary incentives to make migration unattractive for the doctors. Also Read:  Stop Giving Us Awards… Challenge Us So We Can Sit Up, Wike Tells Journalists The Health Minister admitted that medical doctors leaving Nigeria to foreign countries has become a challenge. He, therefore, pledged that the government will do everything possible to ensure that doctors will prefer to remain and work in the country. Ehanire advised hospital management to spend wisely, properly maintain the facilities when completed, and seek alternative sources of funding. The post Nigeria To ‘Discourage’ Medical Brain Dr

BBNaija’s Mike Goes Bald; Dresses His Son Up For Halloween (Photo)

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  BBNaija’s Mike Edwards and his family Former Big Brother season 4 housemate, Mike Edwards shared a couple of photos featuring his wife and son via his Instagram page on Saturday. In the photos, the reality TV star took his fans by surprise as he switched up his look. The entrepreneur went fully hairless. Mike also showed off his son, Matthew’s costume for Halloween. The father of one captioned the adorable photos with the words; “We dressed @matthewoedwards up and carved pumpkins for his first Halloween  P.S did my bald head scare you?” Read Also:  BBNaija’s Mike Edwards Shares Lovely Family Photo See his post below: The reality TV star’s post Photo of Mike and his family The post BBNaija’s Mike Goes Bald; Dresses His Son Up For Halloween (Photo) appeared first on Information Nigeria .

Stop Giving Us Awards… Challenge Us So We Can Sit Up, Wike Tells Journalists

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Nyesom wike Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has urged the Nigerian Media to stop praising public officials and giving them awards for favoritism but to hold them accountable. Governor Wike gave the charge when the national leadership of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) paid him a courtesy visit at Government House, Port Harcourt yesterday. The governor expressed that in time past, the Nigerian Press was a strong voice and conscience of the society, but wondered what has whittled down its powers. Also Read:  Zamfara Governor Commiserates With Victims Of Bandit Attack “What I have seen of you is that you praise us and give us award because of relationship or friendship. That’s not the way it should be. Challenge us; the people in authority and we will sit up to our responsibilities. We will have no choice than to perform and serve the people, as it should be. The governor stated that Nigeria is in a difficult period in its history and NGE cannot shy away from performing it

‘I’m Original And That’s Perfection In Itself’ – BBNaija’s Dorathy

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Dorathy Bachor Former Big Brother Naija housemate and first runner-up, Dorathy Bachor posted a couple of stunning photos of herself via Instagram on Saturday. The reality TV star, who graced the front page of a popular Nigerian magazine, Uncutxtra, shared more photos from the photoshoot session in which she donned a black dress. Dorathy captioned the photos with some words of affirmation. In her words; “I’m an original and that’s perfection in itself. What better way to end the month grateful  Not me looking like a bag of money and yeah I’m all for that,”  she wrote. Read Also:  BBNaija’s Dorathy Bags New Endorsement Deal See her full post below: The reality TV star’s post More photo More photo More photo More photo The post ‘I’m Original And That’s Perfection In Itself’ – BBNaija’s Dorathy appeared first on Information Nigeria .

‘I Will Sponsor Campaigns To Keep Remembering Bad Politicians’ – Eldee

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Eldee Former rapper, Lanre Dabiri, better known as Eldee , has stated that he is ready to sponsor online campaigns so that bad politicians will not be forgotten till the next general elections in 2023. The veteran artist took to his Twitter page to share that it is an advice which he received and he is ready to work on. In his words: “Best advice I heard today is to document all the bastard politicians, their position on #endars and their current stance against the people, so that we may never forget. Read Also :  Don’t Willingly Sign A Contract And Later Complain Of Being Cheated – ElDee Replay it regularly until 2023. I will personally run facebook campaigns for as many as I can afford.” See his tweet below: The rapper’s tweet The post ‘I Will Sponsor Campaigns To Keep Remembering Bad Politicians’ – Eldee appeared first on Information Nigeria .

Yemi Alade, Tiwa Savage Show Love To Each Other On Twitter

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Tiwa Savage and Yemi Alade Nigerian female superstar singers, Tiwa Savage and Yemi Alade , are not in a rivalry. This is clearly seen by their public display of love for each other. Contrary to what many people think, both singers support each other’s career. Tiwa Savage, who released the visuals to her song featuring Naira Marley ‘Ole’ on Friday, received support from Yemi Alade on Twitter. Read Also :  Tiwa Savage Calls For Shutdown Of Music Industry On June 2nd Also on Friday evening, Tiwa Savage returned the gesture when the self-proclaimed ‘Mama Africa’ announced her album is ready for release in November. “ Kill it sis and thanks for the love “, the singer fondly called ‘Mummy Jam Jam’ retweeted. See their exchange below:   The post Yemi Alade, Tiwa Savage Show Love To Each Other On Twitter appeared first on Information Nigeria .

‘Desmond Elliot Should Make Amends In House Of Assembly’ – Rapper Skales

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Nigerian rapper, Skales, has shared what he feels is the right thing for Desmond Elliot to do.  The music entertainer took to his Twitter page to react to the tweet from media personality, Uti Nwachukwu. Uti Nwachukwu had tweeted that Desmond Elliot spoke in favor of the youths and the End SARS protesters during his interview with Arise TV. Skales, however, feels that the interview is not the right place for the veteran actor turned Lagos lawmaker to make amends for his distasteful comments about the youths and social media. Read Also :  Skales Announces New Music Video, ‘God is Good’ “ He should say it when next he stands before his colleagues in the House of Assembly. That’s his platform. That’s where his words count” , Skales replied Nwachukwu. See his tweet below: The rapper’s reply The post ‘Desmond Elliot Should Make Amends In House Of Assembly’ – Rapper Skales appeared first on Information Nigeria .

BBNaija’s Vee Gets New Tattoo On Her Arm

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Vee Former BBNaija ‘Lockdown’ housemate, Victoria Adeyele, popularly known as Vee , has gotten herself a new tattoo on her arm. The 23-year-old London-born musician cum reality TV star took to her Instagram page to share the picture of her new inscription. The tattoo boldly reads: “Child of grace” Read Also :  “I Don’t Think You’d Ever Lose Me, My Feelings For You Won’t Change” – Neo Promises Vee (Video) Information Nigeria  recalls the artist recently shared sultry photos of herself baring her cleavage. Vee had captioned the pictures: “Be happy; it drives people crazy” The photos generated mixed reactions on social media. A lot of people criticized her for the photos. However, the brand influencer could not care less about the reactions. See her new tattoo below: The reality TV star’s post The post BBNaija’s Vee Gets New Tattoo On Her Arm appeared first on Information Nigeria .

‘We Shouldn’t Rain Curses On The Kids Of Nigerian Politicians’ – Singer Simi

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Simi Popular Nigerian singer, Simi has taken to Twitter to explain why children of politicians shouldn’t be made to suffer for the crimes of their parents. The ‘Joromi’ crooner stated that people shouldn’t rain curses on the children of politician because it could affect their mental health In her words; “I feel like we really shouldn’t be raining curses on the children of these people. I understand the agitation and that most of them don’t care about us, but the goal is to be better than them and I can’t imagine it’s good for the mental health of them kids. We can rise above it.” Read Also:  When there is life, there is hope” – Simi comforts Nigerians See her tweet below: The singer’s tweet The post ‘We Shouldn’t Rain Curses On The Kids Of Nigerian Politicians’ – Singer Simi appeared first on Information Nigeria .

“Never Extend Your Beef With Someone To Their Kids” – Actress Wumi Toriola Cautions Former Friend, Seyi Edun

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Wunmi Toriola Popular Yoruba actress and mother of one, Wumi Toriola has cautioned her former friend, Seyi Edun not to extend their ‘beef’ to her children. This comes after Edun failed to acknowledge the birthday of Wumi Toriola’ son, who turned one. Although, It was learnt that the actress had sent money to her colleague’s son. Taking to Instagram, Toriola decided to throw shades at Edun as she wrote; “Never extend your beef with someone, to their kids. I am from this school of thought but my exceptions to this rule is KIDS….Those who read well know that “To every rule,there are exceptions,if you see anyone who extend hate to Kids,they are Murderers,Run from them,if they have the chance,they will poison you and kill you..i said what i said and when you see them in agony of what they caused them selves,DO NOT PITY them ..i said what i said ..call the police. Good morning”. Reacting to the post, a follower commented: “I personally will pray for the child in my house and keep

Zamfara Governor Commiserates With Victims Of Bandit Attack

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Bello Matawalle Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle has commiserated with families of victims of the attack on citizens of Gidan Goga community by armed bandits. The Governor assured that what is happening in terms of banditry attacks is not a security lapse but a momentary hiccup that will not be allowed to last. Also Read:  Governor Lalong says Plateau lost N75 billion to looters He said the attack further exposed the desperation of the bandits who are experiencing heavy pressure from the offensive launched by security operatives in recent times. “I want to assure our law obedient citizens of Zamfara State that the experience we are undergoing will not last. The bandits are experiencing our sustained pressure which they have reacted through cowardly and desperate attacks on innocent citizens,” Matawalle observed. The post Zamfara Governor Commiserates With Victims Of Bandit Attack appeared first on Information Nigeria .

#EndSARS: Ogun Judicial Panel Receives 20 Petitions In Two Weeks

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Ogun State The Ogun State judicial panel to investigate cases of police brutality in the state has reportedly received 20 petitions in two weeks since inauguration. This was made known by the Chairman of the Panel, Justice Solomon Olugbemi (retired) on Friday in Abeokuta. Also Read:  Lagos Govt Relaxes Curfew From 10pm To 6am According to a statement issued by the panel’s spokesman, Femi Osipitan, Justice Olugbemi assured the people of the state of transparency and openness by the panel. He also stated that the panel’s maiden sitting would hold on November 5, adding that subsequent sessions would be Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays by 10 am at the Magistrate Court 1, Isabo, Abeokuta.   The post #EndSARS: Ogun Judicial Panel Receives 20 Petitions In Two Weeks appeared first on Information Nigeria .

Taraba Govt Sets Up Task Force To Recover Looted Items

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Darius Ishaku Taraba State Government has announced that it has set up a task force to recover looted items as well as assess the level of damage done to private and government facilities in four local government areas of the state. The deputy governor, Haruna Manu, inaugurated the 11-man committee on Friday in Jalingo. Also Read:  Lagos Govt Relaxes Curfew From 10pm To 6am The Deputy Governor stated that the task force is being constituted to right the wrongs of the rampaging youths during the lootings carried out between October 24 and 27. The Deputy Governor also charged the task force to identify persons who aided and abated the lootings. The post Taraba Govt Sets Up Task Force To Recover Looted Items appeared first on Information Nigeria .

Boyfriend proposes to Taaooma on a rooftop in Namibia (Video)

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Popular Nigerian comedienne, Taaooma got engaged in February this year but not many of her fans were aware that she got engaged. There were so many speculations on social media as to whether or not she was engaged as her fans were on the lookout for an engagement ring or the slightest hint that she was, they even kept on pestering her in the comment section of her posts to acknowledge if she is. Well, some months back, she officially introduced her fiancé to her fans on her YouTube channel and acknowledged that she was indeed engaged but in a recent video she made on her channel, she details how the whole proposal went down. With her fiancé doing most of the narration, he shared the events that led to the proposal in Namibia and the people who were actively involved in making the whole thing a success. According to her fiancé, he’d purchased her engagement ring two weeks before their trip to Namibia and even when Taaooma could’ve caught the hint of his intentions as he asked he

Hope rises as Cristiano Ronaldo tests negative for COVID-19

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Cristiano Ronaldo has been given the all-clear to play football once again after his latest test showed he had beaten COVID-19. The news was confirmed by Juventus through their official website on Friday, October 30 in what will be a relief for both team mates and Ronaldo himself. ” Cristiano Ronaldo carried out a check with a diagnostic test (swab) for Covid 19, ” the statement on Juventus’ official website started. “ The exam provided a negative result. The player has, therefore, recovered after 19 days and is no longer subjected to home isolation,” Because of his latest negative tests, the 35-year old will now be eligible to play against Spezia on Sunday, November 1. The post Hope rises as Cristiano Ronaldo tests negative for COVID-19 appeared first on Information Nigeria .

Rights of police officers will be protected: IGP Adamu

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The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has stated that the rights of every police officer in the country will be protected. Adamu, who stated this when he visited the Federal Capital Territory Police Command on Friday in Abuja, advised police officers across the country to protect themselves against attacks. The police chief said the officers must protect themselves because they are humans and also have rights. He condemned the #ENDSARS protest and said the demonstration was an attack targeted at the police to demoralise officers. “The unity of this country lies in the support that is given to police officers because if you are demoralised, the tendency is for criminals to take over the public space and the country is relying on us to make sure that the public space is not taken over by the criminals. So no amount of provocation, no amount of insult would make us shy away from our responsibilities. In as much as we are aware that the government is behind us; so, we wo

Worst police officers are better than the best criminals: Governor Abdulrazaq

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Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdurasaq has stated that the worst policeman is better than the best criminal in Nigeria. Governor Abdulrahman said this while receiving the three Senators representing the Kwara at the National Assembly who paid him a visit over the destruction of properties in the state. He stressed that the majority of the officers are patriots who are equally committed to a greater Nigeria, and insisted that the events of the past few weeks especially the #EndSARS protest should not be framed in a way that might leave officers and men of the police demoralized or dejected. The Kwara state Governor averred that demoralization of the security forces especially the police, might play into the hands of criminals who prefer anarchy to hurt their victims. The post Worst police officers are better than the best criminals: Governor Abdulrazaq appeared first on Information Nigeria .

#MadeInLagos: Good Album Is Not Davido’s Thing – Wizkid’s Fan

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Nigerian music entertainer, Davido has been slammed by a gan of Wizkid over the latter’s newly released album, Made In Lagos. The fan, a Twitter user @Tee_Classiquem, called out fans of Davido, for putting unnecessary pressure on him. Omotayo who is also a staunch Wizkid’s fan, wrote that; “Davido fans are putting unnecessary pressure on him, we all know good album aint Davido’s thing, this is how yah all pushed him last year and made Baba come up with mediocre album of the decade” Davido fans are putting unnecessary pressure on him, we all know good album aint Davido’s thing, this is how yah all pushed him last year and made Baba come up with mediocre album of the decade — OMOTAYO Of Lagos 🇳🇬 (@Tee_Classiquem1) October 30, 2020 This is coming after so many bashing from Davido’s fans over Wizkid’s newly released album titled Made In Lagos. The post #MadeInLagos: Good Album Is Not Davido’s Thing – Wizkid’s Fan appeared first on Information Nigeria .

Desmond Elliot calling us children is annoying: DJ Switch

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Lagos lawmaker, Desmond Elliot has been slammed by Nigerian Disc Jockey and maiden winner of Glo X Factor, DJ Switch, over his call for regulation of social media. Elliot, while advocating for the regulation, referred to Nigerian youths as ‘children’. DJ Switch called out the legislator representing Surulere constituency for speaking on the need to regulate social media and also for referring to Nigerian youths children. She criticised him for being concerned about social media influencers instead of the lives lost at the Lekki shooting of peaceful protesters. According to the DJ, Elliot has proven why it is important to elect competent people and not just young persons into power. In her words, “Desmond Elliot calling us children is very annoying. “He is angry at the celebrities and influencers because they have a voice? “He is not even angry about the Lekki Massacre. He has proven to us that it not by having a young person there but a competent one.” The post Desmond E

Burna Boy, Stefflon Don Unfollow Each Other On Instagram

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Nigerian singer, Burna Boy and his girlfriend. Stefflon Don, have reportedly unfollowed each other on Instagram.   Information Nigeria recalls that last year, the self-acclaimed African giant unfollowed everyone on Instagram, leaving only Steff but as it is now, he has unfollowed her too. The post Burna Boy, Stefflon Don Unfollow Each Other On Instagram appeared first on Information Nigeria .