Niger Gov, Ex-lawmaker, Shehu Clash Over Kagara School
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The governor of Niger State, Sani Bello and the former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani got involved in a Twitter clash on Sunday, over the latter’s suggestion that the governor should renovate the...
Government Science College, Kagara, where students, staff members and some of their family members were recently abducted.
In his tweet, Senator Sani had advised the governor to rebuild the school and rename it after the student, who was killed during the bandits’ attack,
Benjamin Habila.
Sani, who is an alumnus of the school tweeted, “Dear @abusbello and @GovNiger, rebuild Government Science College Kagara and rename the school after the young student who was killed by the bandits when they stormed the school.”
In response to the tweet, which has now been deleted, the governor said the senator should have done the same for his constituents while he was in office.
Via his official account, Governor Bello tweeted, “Thank you Distinguished @ShehuSani, one of our goals has always been to provide protection & conducive learning environment for our school children, although one would’ve
thought your wise counsel was put to better use when you represented the people of Kaduna Central, either ways.”
To which Sani reeled out his support to the school as well as the constituency he represented, Kaduna Central.
He later quoted his response and said, “Your Excellency, we have a school now that carries the images of the ruins of Rome and Athens, let’s feel your impact and intervention in Kagara.”
The kidnapped victims of Kagara school were freed on Saturday after 10 days in captivity.
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Burna Boy To Perform At Grammys 2021 Premiere Ceremony
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Afro pop singer, Burna Boy will be performing at the 2021 Grammy pre-show which will be livestreamed on March 14.
Apart from his performance, the ‘African Giant’ has also been nominated in the Best Global Music category.
Burna Boy will perform at the premiere ceremony which will be hosted by Jhene Aiko.
Other performers on the day include an ensemble of previous Grammy nominees; Gregory Porter, Afro-Peruvian Jazz Orchestra, Regina Carter, and Kamasi Washington
performing "Mercy, Mercy Me (The Ecology)" a tribute to the late legend Marvin Gaye.
Other nominated alongside Burna Boy in the Best Global Music Category
Seven Things To Know About Nigeria’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan
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A year after the index case of COVID-19 was detected, Nigeria is about to receive her first batch of vaccines.
Below are what you should know about the rollout plan as shared by the Minister of State For Health
, Dr Olorunnimbe Mamora.
1.First batch of COVID vaccines from the COVAX facility arrives from Mumbai to Nigeria on Tuesday.
2.The vaccines will be received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport and delivered to the National Strategic Cold Store, Abuja, where they will undergo
inspection and quality tests conducted by NAFDAC.
3.Nigerians can now register to get vaccinated.
4.All vaccines used in the country are via the COVAX facility. Vaccines from any other sources must first have NAFDAC's Emergency Use Authorization.
Five Celebrities Who Trademarked Their Names, Nicknames
Two Nigerian celebrities have revealed that they have trademarked their name and nickname in a matter of weeks.
A registered trademark gives a brand or individual the exclusive rights to identify a product or service with that name and stop others from imitating it or using it.
Is this the trend for 2021?
We take a look at some celebrities who have trademarked their names. 1. Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde
Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde weeks back revealed that she has trademarked her first name, ‘OMOTOLA.’
The relationship of popular singer, Davido is causing a lot of excitement on Twitter.
It had started with a video showing the singer holding hands with American Instagram model Mya Yafai in Sint Maarten, a country in the Caribbean where Davido has been vacationing.
Some Twitter users reacting to the video have been sympathising with the singer’s third baby mama and fiancée, Chioma Rowland, while others believe that the couple should be left alone.
Davido’s aide, Isreal apologises to DJ Cuppy
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Musician, Davido’s aide, Israel Afeare has apologised to DJ Cuppy, over the statement he made about her work relationship with another artiste, Zlatan Ibile, who had cut off contacts with her.
Afeare’s apology is coming on the heels of Cuppy’s lawyers, Babajide Koku & Co., writing him and demanding he issues a public apology for his libellous statements against their client.
Part of the letter reads, “It is crucial to state that there are legal contracts that govern the relationship between our Client and Mr Zlatan Ibile; said contracts which very fairly and adequately cover the financial compensation of both artists...
Veteran actor, Pete Edochie endorses son, Yul for 2023 presidency
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Veteran actor, Pete Edochie has endorsed his son and actor, Yul for the presidency in 2023.
This was revealed in a video posted by Yul on his verified Instagram page on Thursday.
He captioned the video, “My Father Chief Pete Edochie endorses my 2023 Presidential ambition. God Almighty, take absolute control.”
In the video, the older Edochie talked about his religious beliefs as a Catholic and the values he grew up with.
He said, “My values are very strong. I have my own children and they are very strong in that regard too. I am not one to be involved in politics. But you see, no all you children are bound to follow you,” he said.