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The Ban on Friday Prayers in Katsina is Lifted by the State Government
8Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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The Ban on Friday Prayers in Katsina is Lifted by the State Government

Following a stakeholders meeting with religious leaders, traditional rulers, and security agencies, the Katsina State Government has decided to lift the ban on Friday prayers.   According to a statement released by Dr. Mustapha Inuwa, the Secretary to the State Government, Imams have been advised to keep their sermons short in order to dismiss their followers within a brief period.   It is expected that a similar meeting will be held with Christian leaders to discuss the lifting of the suspension of Sunday church services.   The statement includes the following;   “Following a meeting held today between the Katsina state government, religious leaders, traditional rulers, and security agents to review some measures taken by the government to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the sta...
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Kylie Jenner, 22, remains Forbes’ youngest ‘self-made’ billionaire for the second consecutive year following the sale of 51% of her cosmetics brand
8Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Kylie Jenner, 22, remains Forbes’ youngest ‘self-made’ billionaire for the second consecutive year following the sale of 51% of her cosmetics brand

According to the annual World’s Billionaires list released by Forbes, Kylie Jenner, the beauty mogul, has once again been recognized as the youngest 'self-made' billionaire at the age of 22.   After selling 51% of her Kylie Cosmetics brand to Coty Inc. for $600 million, she retained her position as the youngest 'self-made' billionaire. She managed to surpass Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, 35, in 2019 for this title.   The recent deal, which concluded in January, has elevated the valuation of her business to approximately $1.2 billion. She continues to retain sole ownership of the remaining 49 percent stake.   Forbes also disclosed that as a result of the sale, Kylie Jenner is only one of 2,095 individuals in the world with a ten-digit fortune.   Furthermore, Forbes addressed the contro...
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4,500 Nigerian musicians to get N11,000 each as Coronavirus relief fund from COSON
8Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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4,500 Nigerian musicians to get N11,000 each as Coronavirus relief fund from COSON

The announcement of a N50 million financial relief package for Nigerian artistes by the Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) has been made in response to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the nation. The relief package is intended to aid artistes who have been affected by the pandemic and the subsequent lockdown, which has halted entertainment activities across the country. COSON's President, Tony Okoroji, highlighted the organization's approval to release 50 million Naira to be distributed among approximately 4,500 members registered as of May 19th, 2019. Each member is set to receive N11,000 as part of the Anti-Corona Emergency Relief Distribution from COSON. Furthermore, Okoroji emphasized the responsibility of COSON to be responsive to the needs of its members durin...
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Pastors collecting tithes and offerings online amid Coronavirus pandemic are scammers – Shatta Wale (video)
8Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Pastors collecting tithes and offerings online amid Coronavirus pandemic are scammers – Shatta Wale (video)

Ghanaian dancehall artist Shatta Wale has criticized Ghanaian pastors who are receiving tithes and offerings online due to a ban on public gatherings in the wake of the Coronavirus outbreak in the country. He expressed his disapproval during an interview on 4 Syte TV, stating that these pastors prioritize money over the well-being and salvation of their members. Shatta Wale questioned the use of the offerings collected over the past 30 years and urged the pastors to use the funds to improve the lives of their members amidst the Coronavirus crisis. He compared them to scammers and emphasized the need for compassion from religious leaders. In a video shared on social media, Shatta Wale slammed pastors for continuing to collect tithes and offerings online despite the ongoing Coronavirus pa...
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20-year-old Engineering student hailed after he manufactured a manual ventilator in 2 days in Kaduna (video)
8Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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20-year-old Engineering student hailed after he manufactured a manual ventilator in 2 days in Kaduna (video)

The feat of a 20-year-old Engineering student in Kaduna has drawn praise after he successfully produced a manual ventilator within a short span of 2 days. The student, Usman Dalhatu, is from Gombe state and is currently in his 200-level studying Mechanical Engineering at Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, Kaduna State. His remarkable invention was accomplished using locally available materials. Usman expressed that his motivation for creating the manual ventilator was to contribute to the government's fight against the Coronavirus pandemic. A video showcasing the function and usage of the manual ventilator has been shared. A student of Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, Kaduna State, has been hailed on Twitter after he designed and manufactured a "manual ventilator" in 2 days to aid i...
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Engineering student hailed for creating manual ventilator in 2 days in Kaduna (video)
8Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Engineering student hailed for creating manual ventilator in 2 days in Kaduna (video)

The recent Twitter praise for the Mechanical Engineering student at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, came after he successfully developed a "manual ventilator" in just 2 days to support the treatment of Coronavirus patients.   Usman Dalhatu, a 200-level student at ABU, hailing from Gombe state, has a track record in invention since his time in secondary school and was able to construct the manual ventilator using locally available materials.   He clarified that his motivation for creating the manual ventilator was to contribute to the national effort to combat the Coronavirus pandemic.   There is also a video available where he demonstrates how the manual ventilator works.               View this post on Instagram                   Usman Dalhatu, a 200-l...
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US mayor astonished to discover his wife at a party broken up by police amid Coronavirus lockdown
8Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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US mayor astonished to discover his wife at a party broken up by police amid Coronavirus lockdown

Amid the coronavirus lockdown, the US mayor of a small town in Illinois sent police officers to disperse parties on Sunday and was shocked to learn that his own wife was among the attendees at one of the gatherings.    Alton Mayor Brant Walker, in his plea for people to stay at home, stated, "These are very serious times and I’m begging you to please stay at home. Parents, please keep your kids at home, doing so is vital to our health," as he ordered police officers to disband the parties.    Upon busting one of the parties, the police found several people in attendance, including the first lady of Alton.    The day after, Mr. Walker issued a statement on Facebook acknowledging that the police had found his wife at a bar in the city, operating against Governor J.B. Pritzker’s stay-a...
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Good news for Bauchi as governor’s abducted brother is released
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Good news for Bauchi as governor’s abducted brother is released

The brother of Governor Bala Mohammed, Adamu Mohammed, has regained freedom after being kidnapped by unknown gunmen on March 25.   Adamu was taken from a local shop by the gunmen without any intervention.   Chief of Staff to the Bauchi governor, Ladan Salihu, verified the news, sharing a video of Mr. Mohammed reuniting with his family on Tuesday evening.   He expressed his relief in a message saying:   Gratitude to God. Bauchi's representative, elder brother to Governor Bala Mohammed, has been released by kidnappers... moments ago in Bauchi. Hausa: May Allah protect us from harm. Alhamdulillah  
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The Kidnapped Brother of Bauchi Governor Has Been Released
8Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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The Kidnapped Brother of Bauchi Governor Has Been Released

The abducted brother of Governor Bala Mohammed, Adamu Mohammed, who was taken by unknown gunmen on March 25, has been freed.    Adamu was kidnapped at a local shop by the gunmen who were able to carry out the act without being halted.    Confirming the news, Chief of Staff to the Bauchi governor, Ladan Salihu, shared a video of Mr Mohammed's reunion with his family on Tuesday evening.   He stated;    "Thanks be to God. The Representative of Bauchi, elder brother to Governor Bala Mohammed released by kidnappers... moments ago in Bauchi. Hausa: May Allah save us from Adamu This Mohammed from hannon those who have been kidnapped by him." Alhamdulillah  
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Seven-Up Bottling Company Donates 2 Million Bottles of Aquafina Premium Water and Other Beverages to Relief Projects Across Nigeria
8Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Seven-Up Bottling Company Donates 2 Million Bottles of Aquafina Premium Water and Other Beverages to Relief Projects Across Nigeria

The Seven-Up Bottling Company has announced a donation of 1 million bottles of their Aquafina drinking water brand and other beverages to the Lagos State Emergency Food Relief, as well as 1 million bottles to other states. This donation is aimed at providing aid to various state governments in catering for citizens in vulnerable communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.   In addition to the donation, the company outlined plans to support initiatives aimed at containing the spread of the coronavirus in Nigeria.   One key part of the plan is a sensitization campaign in partnership with renowned Nollywood director Niyi Akinmolayan, who will produce educational video content targeted at grassroots communities with support from the company's media assets. The Nigerian Minis...
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