FG Minister Amaechi: No Intervention on Lagos Okada and Tricycles Ban
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FG Minister Amaechi: No Intervention on Lagos Okada and Tricycles Ban

Transportation Minister, Rotimi Amaechi, addressed the ban of commercial motorcycles (okadas) and tricycles on major Lagos roads enforced by the State government on February 1.   Amaechi emphasized that it isn't within the federal government's jurisdiction to dictate to state governments on transport policy, as it is primarily a state affair.   He clarified, saying:   “Implementation of transport policy is essentially a state affair. So you can’t be telling a state whether they want ‘okada’ or tricycles or not. That’s not our responsibility. It is for the state government to decide what to do.”   Amaechi acknowledged that Lagos State government had valid reasons for the ban. He commented:   “Speaking as a former Governor, when I was in Rivers State, they were using motorcycles to...
Stunning Jewelry Worn by Kate Middleton at the BAFTAs 2020 (See Photos)
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Stunning Jewelry Worn by Kate Middleton at the BAFTAs 2020 (See Photos)

At the BAFTA Awards, the Duchess of Cambridge adorned a pair of stunning white mother-of-pearl and yellow gold style earrings and necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.    Kate Middleton, 38, graced the star-studded event alongside her husband Prince William, 37, wearing an elegant white and gold gown designed by Alexander McQueen, which she had previously worn in 2012.   She complemented her attire with a new pair of shimmering £525 Jimmy Choo glitter heels and an Anya Hindmarch clutch bag.   Completing her look, the Duchess accessorized with the 'Magic Alhambra Earrings, 2 motifs' priced at £5400 ($6,200), and the 'Magic Alhambra Necklace with Six Motifs' priced at £7850 ($8950).   Scroll down for more photos. 
#Okadaban: Policemen and Keke Napep riders clash in Ijora, BRT buses attacked
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#Okadaban: Policemen and Keke Napep riders clash in Ijora, BRT buses attacked

Reports of a clash between policemen and Keke Napep riders protesting the recent ban on plying some major roads in Lagos State have emerged.   According to eyewitnesses, the policemen and the protesting Keke Napep riders clashed in Ijora area of Lagos State. It was alleged that the protesting riders were burning tyres and stoning commercial buses, known as Molue.     BRT buses were also reportedly targeted in the clash. A photo is provided below;             View this post on Instagram                   ...
Enjoy the Latest from the 2020 BAFTA TV Awards Red Carpet
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Enjoy the Latest from the 2020 BAFTA TV Awards Red Carpet

The 73rd Annual British Academy Film Awards were held at the Royal Festival Hall on Sunday night, and a myriad of celebrities graced the glamorous event with their stunning presence.   Celebrities such as Prince William, Kate Middleton, Scarlett Johansson, Charlize Theron, Margot Robbie, Renee Zellweger, Emilia Clarke, Florence Pugh, Rebel Wilson, Joe Alwyn, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Gillian Anderson were among the attendees.   Keep scrolling to see more splendid photos...  
#Okadaban: Nigerians react as horses are now reportedly used to convey Lagosians to their destinations (video)
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#Okadaban: Nigerians react as horses are now reportedly used to convey Lagosians to their destinations (video)

Nigerians have taken to social media to share their reactions to some viral videos which show horses being used to transport Lagosians to their various destinations. This development comes after the Lagos State Government banned the operations of commercial motorcycles (okada) and tricycles (Keke Napep) in certain parts of the state, as well as on specific highways, bridges, and flyovers. Following the enforcement of the ban by security agencies, it has been reported on social media that horses have now become the new mode of transportation in Lagos. Video evidence has also been provided to support this claim. The news has sparked a considerable amount of discussion and debate online. Accompanied by a video link shared on Instagram, the hashtags “#Okadaban” and “Horses” are now being us...
Release of Taraba NBA Vice Chairman who was abducted
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Release of Taraba NBA Vice Chairman who was abducted

The Vice Chairperson of Nigerian Bar Association in Taraba State, Zainab Kishimi, has been released.   Kishimi, who is also a senior member of the International Federation of Female Lawyers, was taken from her residence behind Central Bank in Jalingo, the state capital, around 8:00pm on Friday, according to a close family friend.     The director of Taraba Lawyers media, confirming the release, stated that she was freed around 12:00am on Sunday morning.    
Kidnapped Taraba NBA Vice Chairman released by abductors
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Kidnapped Taraba NBA Vice Chairman released by abductors

Vice Chairperson of Nigerian Bar Association in Taraba State, Zainab Kishimi, has regained her freedom.   Kishimi, a senior member of the International Federation of Female Lawyers, was abducted from her residence behind Central Bank in Jalingo, the state capital, around 8:00pm on Friday, according to a close family friend.     The director of Taraba Lawyers media, who confirmed the release, said that she was freed at around 12:00am on Sunday morning.    
The Electrifying Super Bowl Halftime Show by Jennifer Lopez and Shakira
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The Electrifying Super Bowl Halftime Show by Jennifer Lopez and Shakira

Shakira and Jennifer Lopez, both iconic Latina singers, took center stage at the Super Bowl halftime show in Miami, delivering a remarkable performance featuring a medley of their greatest hits.   They made history as the first Latinas to headline a Super Bowl halftime show, leaving the audience awestruck with their epic performance that has sparked widespread discussions on social media.     Shakira, donning a sequined, ruby-red outfit with matching boots, captivated the stadium audience with a greeting in Spanish, "Hola, Miami." Her performance included snippets of her hits such as "Whenever, Wherever" and "Hips Don't Lie" before passing on the baton to J-Lo.     Later, Jennifer Lopez made a grand entrance in black leather and studs on a stage resembling the top of the Empire S...
Nigerians Should Be Grateful As Security Now Is Better Than Then−APC
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Nigerians Should Be Grateful As Security Now Is Better Than Then−APC

CAN Protests: Nigerians Should Be Grateful As Security Now Is Better Than Then−APC The All Progressives Congress (APC) has cautioned people in ‘positions of influence’ against utterances that could aid ethno-religious fracas. The ruling party was reacting to the ‘prayer protests’ against rising killings, held by some churches on the instruction of the Christian Association of Nigeria in parts of the country on Sunday. The party in its statement obtained on Sunday evening, said “the commentaries that trail the menace of the Boko-Haram and other criminal elements is assuming a dangerous ethno-religious slant, unfortunately influenced by insensitive and selfish partisan narratives by shortsighted groups and individuals.” The APC said the recent pattern of attacks by the Boko-Haram terro...
The incarceration of the mother who beheaded her eight-month-old child for 25 years and the execution of the accomplice using a bullet to his head
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The incarceration of the mother who beheaded her eight-month-old child for 25 years and the execution of the accomplice using a bullet to his head

An incarcerated mother who beheaded her eight-month-old baby has been sentenced to 25 years, the maximum term for a woman in Belarus. Meanwhile, her accomplice is set to be executed with a bullet to the head after losing his Supreme Court appeal. The mother, 26-year-old Natalya Kolb, and her friend Viktar Syarhel, 48, were drinking together at her flat in Luninets when they killed Hanna in 2018. According to Metro UK, her husband Leonid, 28, came home with the couple’s other children, aged four and six, and saw his daughter’s severed head in a pool of blood. The child had 46 separate injuries on her body after being badly beaten and killed with a kitchen knife. A neighbor said: ‘He saw a scene out of the horror movies. The ambulance doctor fainted when she came i...