FG Announces Resumption Date for Universities, Poly, Secondary and Primary Schools

Thursday, September 03, 2020 NEWS No Comments

The Federal Government on Thursday said September 21, 2020, has been set for the reopening of Tertiary Institutions, Primary and Secondary schools in the country.The federal government disclosed this in a statement by the Minister of Education Adamu Adamu at the end of this week’s federal Executive Council meeting.Adamu Adamu also said stakeholders were expected to continue to put protocols in place towards the reopening of schools according to the guidelines set by the Federal Ministry of Education.

According to him, all schools in the country are set to resume in phases with effect from Monday, 21 September for a completion of first semester examinations for tertiary institutions and abridged third term of the 2019/2020 academic session for Primary and Secondary Schools.The statement read in part: “Having conducted an assessment of schools within the country to ascertain the level of preparations for general reopening of schools in the country, the federal government has scheduled schools to resume from the COVID-19 break on September 21st for a completion of first semester examinations for tertiary institutions and abridged third term of the 2019/2020 academic session for Primary and Secondary Schools, which is expected to end on October 30, 2020.

The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu also added that a televised broadcast will be made by Boss Mustapha, the chairman of Presidential TaskForce (PTF) on Saturday September 5 to ease the current phase of lockdown and for schools to resume from the COVID-19 break.Lastly, he further revealed that the ongoing industrial Strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will be resolved within the remaining weeks before the scheduled resumption date.
Stakeholders are engaging with the Union to bring an everlasting solution to the menace, he said.

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Man invited by a father to help discipline his 19-year- old son, stabs the teenager to death in Lagos

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The Lagos state police command has arrested one Felix Ezike, 27, for allegedly stabbing a 19-year-old boy, Deji Animashaun, to death in the Egbe area of Ikotun, Lagos State on August 28.

According to police report, Deji's father, Dada Animashaun, had invited Felix to his house to help him discipline his son who was allegedly caught stealing and has refused to change his ways. It was reported that Deji put up resistance when Felix tried to discipline him. Felix got angry and brought out a jack-knife which he allegedly used to stab the teenager on the head and his body.

 Deji's father immediately rushed him to the hospital where he died while receiving treatment.

Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the state police command, Bala Elkana, said

“On August 28, 2020, around 4.30pm, one Dada Animashaun, of Rasheed Bello Street, Egbe, Ikotun, allegedly invited one Felix Ezike, 27, to his house to discipline his son, Deji Animashaun, 19, for stealing and becoming a defiant.

In the process, the son resisted the punishment and was stabbed with a jack knife in the head and body by the said Felix Ezike. Consequently, the boy collapsed and was taken to hospital for treatment, where he later died. Our detectives have visited the scene of the incident and the corpse was evacuated to the IDH Morgue in Yaba for autopsy.''he said

Bala added that the father of the deceased boy as well as Felix has been arrested. He said a detailed investigation into the matter is ongoing.

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BB Naija: She is enjoying hours of billionaire org*sms- Uti Nwachukwu takes sides with Erica after she confirmed having s3x with Kiddwaya

Thursday, September 03, 2020 BB NAIJA 2020 No Comments

Uti Nwachukwu has fired shots at critics of BBNaija housemate, Erica, who recently revealed that she and Kiddwaya had sex while in the Head of House lounge.

While in the kitchen last night, Erica had a conversation with Neo where she revealed she and Kiddwaya did everything including blowjob and sex in the Head of House lounge while they were there in week four of the show. 

 Taking to his Twitter handle to reply those attacking Erica, Uti wrote

If u are not a Virgin, If u have ever made out (lolox) and u condemn Erica because of any fabricated nonsense, then 600 years suffa for u and ur cohorts Its always the struggling ones that blab blaber blabbest! #BBNaija ELITES! DEM GO CLEAR ROAD FOR STARGYAL!!

at least star gyal #Bbnaija Erica is Enjoying hours and hours of Billionaire Orgasms not Kpekere suffer head 5mins tickling.. if i hear PIM!!!  E PAIN UNA!!''

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Nigerian woman welcomes a baby girl after 18 years of waiting

Thursday, September 03, 2020 VIRAL No Comments

A new mum is thanking God for blessing her with a baby after 18 years of waiting.

Nkem welcomed a beautiful baby girl and said she "couldn't be more thankful".

''After 18 years, God blessed my family with a beautiful baby girl. I couldn't be more thanful. God is AMAZING!!!'' she wrote

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No life lost after a big tree fell on a parked car in Calabar

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A near-death incident was recorded around Etim Edem Park in Calabar, Cross River state capital after a big tree fell on a parked car. Facebook user, Obinna Obinwa who shared the story said no casualty was recorded after the huge tree was brought down by a heavy wind. The incident however left the driver in shock as he kept thanking God for life. He wrote; 

What a disaster caused by today's down pour which came with a heavy wind that actually brought down a big tree at cultural centre, adjacent to De-choice, directly opposite Etim Edem Park.....

Thank God there was no casualty and no life was lost either....the driver was in deep shock, screaming and thanking the Almighty for delivering him from such an accident which would have cost him his life...God is indeed faithful

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Brazil announces equal pay for men's and women's football teams

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Brazil's football federation has announced it will pay men and women the same amount for representing the national team. 

"The CBF has equalled the prize money and allowances between men's and women's football, which means the women players will earn the same as the men," said the federation's president Rogerio Caboclo in a Wednesday statement. 

"It will be proportionally the same as what Fifa proposes for women, that is to say, there will be no more gender difference in remuneration between men and women," Caboclo added. 

It will be applied to the teams participating in the Olympics next year as well as the next World Cup tournaments.'

Brazil's football association CBF said its decision was first communicated to the women's team and their Swedish coach Pia Sundhage in March.

"This is historic. Being a part of this is very special, I'm very grateful," said Sundhage, who also welcomed the news that for the first time a woman, Duda Luizelli, has been put in charge of coordinating the national women's team.

This means Brazil's female players including Marta, Formiga, and Leticia Santos will receive the same payments and allowances as Neymar, Gabriel Jesus, and Roberto Firmino.

Brazil joins Australia, Norway, and New Zealand among the nations that pay their men and women the same amount.

In March 2019, the US women's team, the current world champions, sued their federation, alleging discrimination over pay and conditions. But a judge dismissed their case in May this year but the team appealed.

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The Nigerian Oscar Selection Commission announces calls for feature film entries to the 93rd Academy Awards

Thursday, September 03, 2020 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, HEALTH TIPS No Comments

According to the committee’s chairperson, Chineze Anyaene, the country’s first submission in 2019 represented a pivotal moment for the industry, as the committee has witnessed a rapid rise in the quality of Nigerian films, especially in storytelling.

According to the committee’s chairperson, Chineze Anyaene, the country’s first submission in 2019 represented a pivotal moment for the industry, as the committee has witnessed a rapid rise in the quality of Nigerian films, especially in storytelling.

“We were able to make our first-ever entry submission to the Oscars for the International Feature Film Awards category as a country, and the awareness this has brought to the industry as a whole has been amazing. It has opened the industry to other markets, and we hope to see partnerships with other industries soon,” Anyaene explained.

The global COVID-19 pandemic mandated the closure of commercial motion picture theaters worldwide.

Until further notice - and for the 93rd Academy Awards year only, the country selected films that had a previously planned theatrical release but are initially made available through a reputable commercial streaming distribution service or video on demand may qualify for awards consideration in the International Feature category for the 93rd Academy Awards.

Revealing the new rules for award participation, Anyaene stated that, "Due to guidelines and government-mandated rules to manage Coronavirus spread, filmmakers have to provide to the Academy documentation (original document(s) and an English translation) of government-mandated theater/cinema closure dates, previously planned theatrical release and steaming distribution or video on demand agreements."

Eligible films have to be made available on the secure Academy Screening Room member site within 60 days of the film official selection. Films that, in any version, receive a nontheatrical public exhibition or distribution before their first qualifying release will not be eligible for consideration. More information on special rules for the award can be found HERE.

According to the Selection Committee, submission is set to close on 2 October 2020.Filmmakers can submit their entries to the NOSC by visiting HERE. 

The Selection Committee is officially recognised by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences to make submissions on behalf of the Nigerian film industry.

The 93rdNigerian Oscar Selection Committee members include Chineze Anyaene (Chairperson), Mahmood Ali-Balogun (Vice-Chairperson), Adetokunbo Odubawo, Bruce Ayonote, Charles Novia, Ego Boyo, Mildred Okwo, Moses Babatope, Omoni Oboli, Shuaibu Husseini, Victor Okhai and Yibo Koko.

About NOSC

The Nigerian Oscar Selection Committee (NOSC), registered under the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as 'The Oscar Selection Association of Nigeria' is a cultural organisation whose mission is to recognise and celebrate the art of cinema by showcasing Nigerian films and filmmakers to the Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars for the category of Best Foreign Film.

The committee is to submit and represent Nigerian feature films at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Awards, popularly known as the Oscars.

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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and family test positive for coronavirus

Thursday, September 03, 2020 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, VIRAL No Comments

The highest-paid actor in the world says his family was hit with the dreaded virus about three weeks ago.

America's famous actor and World Wrestling Entertainment great, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson says his family has been infected with the dreaded coronavirus.

In an eleven minutes video shared via his Instagram page on Thursday, September 3, 2020, the movie narrated how his family has been handling the situation.

"I wanted to give you guys an update of what has been happening at my end for the past two to three weeks now. So the update is this, my wife Lauren as well as my two baby girls and myself we have all tested positive for covid-19," he said.

"I can tell you that this has been one of the most challenging and difficult things we have ever had to endure as a family."

"I have knocked in as in the past but testing positive for covid-19 is more difficult than recovering nasty injuries or being evicted or being broke, which I have been more than a few times. The reason why I feel this is different is because my family is my number one priority is to protect my family

However, the highest-paid actor in the world revealed that his family is doing very well and hope to recover fully soon.

"I am happy to tell you that we are on the other end. We are no longer contagious and thank God we are healthy. We got through covid-19 stronger and healthier. Believe me, I'm counting my blessings because we all have been hit by this thing," he added.

Johnson joins the list of celebrities who have been infected with the virus globally.

From Tom Hanks and his wife to comedian, Kevin Hart, the list of high profile people who have been infected with the dreaded virus appears to be rising.

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BBNaija 2020: Erica admits she did 'everything' with Kiddwaya in the HOH Lounge

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Erica has spilled some tea on the unseen footage of her time with Kiddwaya in the HOH lounge

Lockdown housemate, Erica got a little loose-mouthed on Wednesday afternoon in a chat with co-housemate, Neo.

While opening up about how far she went with Kiddwaya in the head of house lounge, the actress revealed she did 'everything' including oral sex.

Erica further revealed she will be too embarrassed to watch the footage if Big Brother ever decides to play it. The latest revelation comes in the wake of some trouble in the couple's paradise over Kiddwaya's inability to show his emotional side.

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NCDC announces 4 deaths, 216 fresh COVID-19 infections

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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced four deaths and 216 fresh cases of COVID-19, taking the total infections in the country to 54, 463.

The NCDC made this known on its official twitter handle on Wednesday.

The health agency said that a multi-sectoral national Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), activated at Level 3 had continued to coordinate the national response activities across the country.

It disclosed that the new infections were recorded in 15 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The NCDC stated that of the 216 new cases, Plateau had the highest number with 59, followed by Rivers, Abia, and Lagos which had 27, 22, and 20 respectively.

Others were Oyo – 18, Enugu – 17, Kaduna – 11, FCT – 11, Ogun – 10, Ebonyi – four, Osun – four, Ekiti – four, Delta – three, Edo – three, Akwa Ibom – two, and Bauchi – one.

The health agency said that this brought the total number of infections in the country since its first index case in February, 2020 to 54,463.

It noted that those who had lost the their lives to the virus in country increased by four, raising the death toll of infections to 1,027.

The health agency also said that the number of recoveries in the country increased to 42,439 after 429 more patients were successfully treated and discharged from various isolation centres in the country.

It added that as at Monday, Nigeria had a total of 10,997, recoveries.

NCDC stated that this represented 20.19 per cent of the total confirmed cases with 77.92 per cent recoveries and 1.88 per cent deaths recorded.

Meanwhile, the health agency noted that the success of the public health response to COVID-19 was not dependent only on the efforts at the national level.

It said it was also dependent on the actions of various communities and individuals to adapt the messages and solutions to their local context.

“One good thing from Nigeria’s polio experience is a well developed vaccine delivery mechanism.

“What we now need to do is ensure we have the right data on immunity levels of our population to guide decision making around prioritisation within our context,” it said

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A consultant was approved for the issuance of licence to boat operators on Delta waterways.

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A consultant was approved for the issuance of licence to boat operators on Delta waterways.

The Delta State Executive Council (Exco) has approved the sum of N4 billion for the construction of Ogheye Ultra Modern Concrete Floating Market project.

Commissioner for Information in the state, Charles Aniagwu, made the disclosure in a post-Exco press briefing in Asaba on Wednesday.

According to him, the market is huge and will require more than N4 billion to complete, given its peculiar nature.

At the briefing, Aniagwu also said Exco approved the sum of N600 million as counterpart fund for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), stating that the approval is in line with the commitment of the Governor Ifeanyi Okowa administration to meet the set goals.

He said that payment of counterpart funds would enable the state to access more funds, adding that at the Exco meeting, other counterpart funds were also approved for European Union and other agencies' sponsored projects in the state.

The information commissioner also said that at the Exco meeting, a consultant was approved for the issuance of licence to boat operators on Delta waterways, expressing confidence that this will boost sanity in water transportation in the state.

Also, Exco approved programmes initiated by the Ministry of Science and Technology to equip the youths with requisite skills in Information Communication Technology (ICT), and approved the amendments to Ellu Ruling House in Isoko North Local Government Area.

He disclosed that based on the request from the community, Exco approved four ruling houses for Ellu adding that ,"It was what the people desired and Exco approved the ruling houses.

"Exco also approved the appointment of consultants to look at what the state is getting as 13 percent derivation.

"Two consultants were engaged to ascertain if the state is receiving what it deserves as 13 percent derivation," he said.

The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Olisa Ifeajika, was at the press briefing as well.

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