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  Entertainment   Burna Boy Triumphs Again: 80,000 Fans Fill London Stadium for Spectacular Concert | #NwokeukwuMascot Burna Boy Nigerian Afrobeat sensation Burna Boy has achieved yet another milestone, selling out the 80,000-capacity London Stadium for the second time. The Grammy-winning artist delivered an electrifying performance on Saturday, captivating fans at West Ham United’s home ground with his dynamic stage presence and hit songs. The concert featured a dazzling array of Burna Boy’s most popular tracks, including ‘City Boys’, ‘On Form’, and the global anthem ‘Last Last’. Concertgoers were not just passive spectators; the energy was palpable as they sang along to every word, creating an atmosphere of unity and celebration. The evening kicked off with a dose of humor, courtesy of Nigerian skit maker and comedian Sabinus, who set the tone for a night of entertainment. The lineup was a showcase of Nigerian talent, with performances by Omah Lay, Phyno, Shallipopi, Odumodu...

  News   File Image The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede has set up a disciplinary team to look into the case of two errant officers of the agency who allegedly assaulted a female employee of Regional Hotel in Lagos. The officers were sighted in a viral video assaulting the hotel employee in an early morning sting operation on Thursday, June 27, 2024. Olukoyede ordered the arrest of the two officers and has directed them to appear before a joint disciplinary team comprising the Appointment, Promotion and Disciplinary Committee (APDC) and the Department of Ethics and Integrity. They are billed to appear before the team on Monday, July 1, 2024 at the Corporate Headquarters of the Commission in Abuja. A statement by the EFCC Head of Media & Publicity, Dele Oyewale, on Sunday said the team “would look into the case of the officers and recommend appropriate disciplinary measures to be taken against them”. Olukoyede stressed that...

  News   File Image Some Nigerians have accused Afrobeat singer, David Adedeji Adeleke popularly known as Davido of creating a fraudulent crypto meme coin to fund his wedding. Last Tuesday, Davido and Chioma Rowland, his long-time partner, held their traditional marriage at Harbour Point Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.   The wedding came a few weeks after the singer launched his meme coin called Timeless Davido with the ticker $DAVIDO, on the Solana blockchain. The introduction of the coin into the market has sparked a debate within financial circles.   The token gained massive value —up to $10 million in market capitalisation — but lost it just as quickly. it currently has a market cap of $2.2 million as of press time.   Experts have highlighted similarities to historical Ponzi schemes, such as MMM, where millions of investors lost substantial amounts of money.   Analysts argued that such coins often capitalise on the popularity of individuals withou...

  News   PDP Condemns Killing of Policemen in Abia, Urges Immediate Security Reforms | #NwokeukwuMascot File Image Aba, Abia State - The Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed deep sorrow and condemnation over the recent killing of two policemen at Opobo Junction, Aba, on June 28, 2024.  In a press statement signed by Elder Abraham Amah, Abia PDP Vice Chairman and Acting State Publicity Secretary, the party extended its condolences to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), the state government, the people of Abia State, and the bereaved families. Titled “ANOTHER SAD DAY FOR ABIA: PDP COMMISERATES WITH THE IGP, GOVERNMENT, AND PEOPLE OF ABIA STATE AND FAMILIES OF SLAIN POLICEMEN” The PDP called on Governor Alex Otti to overhaul the state's security strategies and enhance collaboration with relevant agencies to prevent further violence. “The State Chairman of the Abia PDP, Rt. Hon. Alwell Asiforo Okere, on behalf of the State Working Committe...

  News   Nigerian Police Confirm Eight Dead, 15 Injured in Borno Suicide Bombings | #NwokeukwuMascot File Image The Borno State Police Command has confirmed that eight people were killed and 15 others injured in a suicide bombing incident in the Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. The tragic event occurred on June 29, 2024, at approximately 15:40 hours. According to Police Public Relations Officer ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, the attack involved a woman carrying a baby who detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at a busy motor park in Mararaba T-Junction, Gwoza town. The explosion claimed the lives of the woman, her baby, and six others. Fifteen individuals who sustained injuries are currently receiving treatment at General Hospital Gwoza. Earlier reports indicated that a Nigerian Army soldier was among those killed when two suicide bombers detonated IEDs. The initial attack took place at a wedding held on Saturday at Tashan Mararaba near the Fire Service in Gwoza t...

  News   Nigerian Military Imposes Curfew in Borno Town Following Devastating Suicide Bombings | #NwokeukwuMascot File Image In the wake of a tragic suicide bombing that claimed six lives and injured several others at a wedding in Gwoza, Borno State, the Nigerian military has declared a curfew in the area. The bomb attack, which occurred in Mararaba, Gwoza town, has left the community in shock and mourning. The initial bombing was carried out by a young woman in her early twenties, who detonated her explosive device in the middle of a wedding gathering, causing widespread chaos and destruction. The Borno State Commissioner of Police, Yusuf Lawal, confirmed the incident, highlighting the severity of the attack. Tragically, as the community was preparing for the funeral of the victims, a second suicide bomber, disguised as a mourner, detonated another explosive device. This secondary attack resulted in the death of at least one more person and injured 16 others, who were quickly...

  News   File Image In a tragic incident, a suicide bombing at a wedding venue in Tashan Mararaba, Gwoza town, Borno State, has left at least six people dead and many others injured. The attack occurred when a young woman, believed to be in her early twenties, detonated an explosive device amidst the gathering, causing widespread chaos and destruction. The incident, confirmed by security analyst Zagazola Makama, has shocked the local community. Emergency services responded swiftly, transporting the injured to hospitals in Gwoza. Medical personnel reported that at least six individuals lost their lives, while 15 others sustained injuries in the attack. The victims, all civilians, were part of a wedding celebration near a bustling motor park when the bombing occurred. Authorities are working to identify the deceased and ensure proper medical care for the injured. This attack highlights the ongoing security challenges in the region, as residents call for increased vigilance and s...

  News   Peter Obi Calls on President Tinubu to Release Nnamdi Kanu and Address National Security | #NwokeukwuMascot File Image Former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has urged President Bola Tinubu to release the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, along with others who remain in detention. Speaking to reporters in Onitsha on Saturday, Obi emphasized that there is no justification for Kanu's continued detention, especially considering that a court had granted him bail.  "Government must obey the law as the rule of law is an intrinsic asset that we must cherish and live with. I have always said that I am going to discuss with every agitator," Obi stated. "I plead with the government to ensure that all those who are in similar conditions are released and engaged in dialogue. We are a democratic nation and should not act arbitrarily or outside the bounds of t...

  Opinion   Abia: Security as a Collective Responsibility by John Okiyi Kalu | #NwokeukwuMascot File Image  The recent upsurge in violent crimes in Abia State especially as it concerns the killing of security agents particularly in Aba should be of immense worry to all well meaning Abians. We have also seen an upsurge in kidnapping, car jacking, armed robbery etc in different parts of the state. The situation does not bode well for our state.  My sincerest condolences to families of the victims of the Aba killings, the affected security agencies, the government and indeed the people of Abia State. We can only work and pray for the restoration of enduring normalcy in the state. While efforts of government to fight the ravaging insecurity must be appreciated, there is obviously room for more to be done to improve the situation. Considering that past administrations also had their own security challenges which they overcame, it is time for Governor Otti to reach out t...

  News   Festus Keyamo  Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, has raised the alarm that private jet operations were largely used for money laundering and drug trafficking. Keyamo, who set up an 8-man ministerial committee for the purpose said the operations of private aircraft owners in the country had remained largely unchecked and unregulated going by the security  concerns and reports. He lamented that going by reports, there was spike in money laundering, drug trafficking and other illegal activities through the use of private aircrafts in the country. The Minister who highlighted his 5-Point Agenda encapsulating Safety, Infrastructure, Support for local operators, Human Capacity Deployment and Revenue generation, said the agenda served as a guide in discharging the mandate of the president.  He noted that he was compelled to take decisive action after meeting with the regulators and stakeholders within the aviation ind...