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An arrest warrant was issued for ex-Customs boss, Abdullahi Dikko
17Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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An arrest warrant was issued for ex-Customs boss, Abdullahi Dikko

Former Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Abdullahi Dikko, has been issued a bench warrant for his arrest by Justice Ifeoma Ojukwu of the Federal High Court in Abuja.   Allegations of fraud during his tenure in office were brought against the former Customs boss by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).   ICPC accused Dikko and others of inducing the Managing Director of Cambial Limited, Yemi Obadeyi, to make a refundable payment of N1.1 billion into the account of Capital Law Office for the purchase of residential accommodation for officers of the Nigeria Customs Service. Other defendants in the charge are former Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs in charge of Finance, Administration, and Technical Services, Garba...
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Reflecting on Jennifer Hudson’s Tribute to Kobe and Gianna Bryant at the NBA All-Star Game (Video)
17Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Reflecting on Jennifer Hudson’s Tribute to Kobe and Gianna Bryant at the NBA All-Star Game (Video)

Emotion filled the air as Grammy Award winner Jennifer Hudson paid a heartfelt tribute to Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna during her performance at the 2020 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday.   The NBA icon and his daughter, Gianna, tragically perished along with seven others in a helicopter crash on Sunday, Jan. 26th.   The 2020 NBA All-Star festivities commenced with former NBA star Magic Johnson addressing the attendees, dedicating the evening to both David Stern and Kobe Bryant.   “We will never witness another basketball player quite like Kobe,” he remarked. “He was passionate about being a great father, husband, filmmaker.” He also reflected on the passing of NBA commissioner David Stern, who died on New Year’s Day.   Following a moment of silence...
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Nigerian alleges SARS unlawfully cut off his father’s locs
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Nigerian alleges SARS unlawfully cut off his father’s locs

On Facebook, a man accused SARS operatives of cutting off his father's locs without justification.   Divine Michael Jackson, a resident of Port Harcourt, posted a photo of his father's hair before and after it was cut.   He blamed SARS operatives for the act and claimed they confiscated the severed locs, instructing his father to retrieve them on Tuesday.   "I am extremely saddened. We demand justice. We appeal to the human rights. They might end up killing my father," Divine MJ expressed, adding, "Let justice be served, regardless of our financial status."    
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'Go f*** yourself': Porto and Malian striker, Moussa Marega blasts Vitoria SC fans after he was racially abused (photos/video)
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'Go f*** yourself': Porto and Malian striker, Moussa Marega blasts Vitoria SC fans after he was racially abused (photos/video)

Porto vs Vitoria Guimaraes Primeira Liga match was clouded by another instance of racism in football, as Porto's Malian striker, Moussa Marega, was racially abused by Vitoria SC fans following his crucial goal on Sunday. After celebrations, Marega faced monkey noises and chairs thrown from the stands. The 28-year-old even took a discarded plastic seat to celebrate, but then reacted by making his way to the pitch’s side amidst opposition from the fans. Despite a yellow card for his actions, the abuse continued, prompting him to try to leave the pitch in anger, eventually being restrained by teammates and opposition players, including Porto coach Sergio Conceicao. Marega, who previously played for Vitoria on loan, was later substituted. Post-match, he criticized the racist supporters on I...
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‘Go f*** yourself’: Porto and Malian striker, Moussa Marega blasts Vitoria SC fans after he was racially abused (photos/video)
17Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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‘Go f*** yourself’: Porto and Malian striker, Moussa Marega blasts Vitoria SC fans after he was racially abused (photos/video)

There was another instance of racism in football during the Primeira Liga game between Porto and Vitoria Guimaraes when Malian striker, Moussa Marega was racially abused by Vitoria SC fans after he scored his side's winner on Sunday.   When the 28-year-old striker scored in the 60th minute, he celebrated his goal by pointing to the color of his skin on his forearm, which led to monkey noises and chairs being thrown from the stands.      Marega even celebrated with one of the discarded plastic seats but then made his way to the side of the pitch, with his thumbs down, seemingly booing the home supporters.   He was shown a yellow card for the reaction and after the abuse continued, he attempted to angrily leave the pitch but was restrained by his teammates and opposition players, incl...
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Vector’s Take on Shouting in Church
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Vector’s Take on Shouting in Church

Rapper Vector has criticized the belief that shouting in church makes God hear individuals more.   He suggests that this behavior reflects selfishness, as it indicates a desire for God to answer them first.   Vector expressed his views on Twitter:   Why do people shout in church, believing that God would hear them more? It shows how selfish we are. The increase in volume is mostly because individuals want "God" to answer them first. My brethren, that isn't Christian; that's competition.  
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Adonko Bitters unveils Brand Ambassadors; names Jim Iyke, Ini Edo, Uti Nwachukwu, and Charles Okocha, Melvin Oduah, Victor AD, and Teddy A
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Adonko Bitters unveils Brand Ambassadors; names Jim Iyke, Ini Edo, Uti Nwachukwu, and Charles Okocha, Melvin Oduah, Victor AD, and Teddy A

Adonko Bitters has unveiled a new set of brand ambassadors which include well-known celebrities and influencers such as Jim Iyke, Ini Edo, Uti Nwachukwu, Charles Okocha, Melvin Oduah, Victor AD, and Teddy A. The official signing ceremony took place at The Oriental Hotel in Lekki on Thursday, 13th February 2020. This strategic move aims to strengthen the connection with the target audience and reinforce the brand's position as a leader in the herbal beverage industry. The brand ambassadors unveiling event was hosted by the Ghanaian actress, TV, and radio host Selly Gelly. Representatives from Adonko Bitters Limited including Vincent Opare (Head of International Marketing), Mr. Enest Gyamfi (Head of Sales), and Ernest Brobbey (Country Manager Nigeria) were also present. The selection of ...
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Piers Morgan and Jameela Jamil’s Clash on Twitter Leads to Jameela Blocking Piers
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Piers Morgan and Jameela Jamil’s Clash on Twitter Leads to Jameela Blocking Piers

Following days of heated exchanges on Twitter, Jameela Jamil has blocked Piers Morgan in response to their ongoing feud.   The controversy began on February 13 with the TV host targeting the British actress over allegations related to Munchausen syndrome.   With each tweet from Piers provoking a response from Jameela, tensions reached a peak when she replied to his taunts.   In her tweet, she wrote: "I'll be remembered one day for being the annoying woman who changed global policies and worked on laws to protect/destigmatize the mental health of our youth. You will be remembered as the annoying rent-a-gob and celebrity stalker who was on literally EVERY wrong side of history."   Piers fired back, stating, "You won't be remembered at all."   Jameela later disclosed that she had blocke...
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Nathaniel Bassey’s Perspective on Social Media and Comparison
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Nathaniel Bassey’s Perspective on Social Media and Comparison

Nathaniel Bassey, a gospel singer, shared a heartfelt message on Monday, urging Nigerians, especially the youth, to avoid falling into depression by comparing their lives to those portrayed on social media. According to the singer, who also serves as a youth pastor, the problem often lies in the tendency to compare one's life with others, overlooking the numerous blessings bestowed by God. He emphasized the importance of acknowledging God's goodness and expressing gratitude always. Reflecting on his interactions with young people as a youth pastor, Nathaniel Bassey highlighted the prevalence of this issue, attributing it as one of the underlying causes of their challenges. He pointed out the prevalence of a culture of facade and pretense in today's society. Many individuals, he obser...
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Join the ICAN Chief Examiner for an Essential Webinar
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Join the ICAN Chief Examiner for an Essential Webinar

For the upcoming March diet of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) exams, students aiming to ace the exams are encouraged to participate in an online seminar (webinar) scheduled for Wednesday, 19th February, 2019, at 5pm.   Organized by 321Study, Nigeria’s premier online study center, the webinar aims to provide insights to ICAN students about the impact of the 2019 Finance Act on the upcoming March 2020 diet of ICAN exams. Dr Innocent Okwuosa, the ICAN chief examiner, will serve as the key speaker, offering valuable information and addressing questions related to the March diet and how the Finance Act will affect the new ICAN syllabus. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with him during the webinar. Another speaker for the event is Mr Tejan Ibrahim,...
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