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‘Hypocrites’- BBNaija star Khloe calls out Nigerians mourning Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna

27Jan

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‘Hypocrites’- BBNaija star Khloe calls out Nigerians mourning Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna

BBNaija star, Khloe, has criticized Nigerians who are mourning the tragic death of NBA legend, Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday January 26th. Koko took to her Instastories to express her disappointment at the lack of empathy shown to fellow Nigerians in similar situations. See her post below:

Kobe Bryant’s Inclusion in the 2020 Hall of Fame Class Announced

27Jan

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Kobe Bryant’s Inclusion in the 2020 Hall of Fame Class Announced

The announcement from the Basketball Hall of Fame states that NBA legend Kobe Bryant will be inducted into the Hall of Fame bypassing the usual election process. According to a statement by Shams Charania of The Athletic on Twitter, Hall of Fame chairman Jerry Colangelo has confirmed the induction of Bryant in the 2020 class, which may also include Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett. Kobe Bryant is set to be a first-ballot enshrinement into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame class of 2020. "Expected to be arguably the most epic class ever with Kobe, Tim Duncan, and Kevin Garnett," HOF chairman Jerry Colangelo says. "Kobe will be honored the way he should be." Bryant will go through the standard Hall of Fame screening process on Wednesday, with finalists in February at All-St...

Lagos state government bans Okadas, tricyles, including Opay, Gokada from operating in parts of the state

27Jan

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Lagos state government bans Okadas, tricyles, including Opay, Gokada from operating in parts of the state

The Lagos State Government has made a decision to prohibit the activities of motorcycle riders, popularly known as Okada riders, and tricycle riders in certain areas of the state. Ride hailing services, OPay and GOkada, have also been banned from operating. The ban will be enforced in six Local Government Areas (LGAs), nine Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs), and 10 major highways in the state. According to the State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, the government took these measures in response to the high number of fatal accidents caused by Okada and tricycle operations between 2016 and 2019. The commissioner emphasized that the disregard for traffic laws by these riders had led to preventable loss of lives and contributed to traffic jams on restricted hi...

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Shehu Sani Receives N10m Bail

The former Senator who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial district, Shehu Sani, has been granted N10m bail by a federal high court in Abuja. Shehu Sani was granted bail on Monday January 27, following his lawyer Abdul Ibrahim's argument of the need for him to take care of his family, businesses, and adequately prepare for trial after being arraigned on a two-count charge of bribery. Despite opposition from EFCC's counsel Abba Mohammed, Shehu Sani was granted bail of N10m by Justice Inyang Ekwo. The judge stated that the prosecution did not provide sufficient reasons why the defendant should not be admitted to bail. As part of his bail conditions, the former lawmaker must produce a surety with a landed property worth the bail sum, verified by the court's registrar. He is also requi...

Consider Events by SI for Your Dream Wedding

27Jan

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Consider Events by SI for Your Dream Wedding

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Kobe Bryant's former coach and father's best friend tells how the NBA star's close-knit family are struggling to deal with the tragedy

27Jan

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Kobe Bryant's former coach and father's best friend tells how the NBA star's close-knit family are struggling to deal with the tragedy

The NBA world was rocked on Sunday when Kobe Bryant and his daughter died in a tragic helicopter crash along with seven others. Wayne Slappy, a close friend of Kobe's father and former coach, opened up about the family's struggles in an exclusive interview with DailyMail.com. Slappy recounted the moment he received the devastating news, revealing that he sat in his car in tears for an hour upon learning about the tragedy. The 67-year-old basketball coach emphasized the profound impact that Kobe's passing has had on his tightly-knit family, describing it as a deep emptiness that cannot easily be filled. He also spoke of Kobe's dedication to his family and his efforts to instill the same love and closeness that he experienced in his upbringing. Discussing Kobe's multifaceted intelligence ...

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Police Arrest Three Herdsmen for High Profile Kidnappings in Enugu

The Enugu State Police command has apprehended three herdsmen allegedly responsible for high profile kidnappings in the state. The suspects, identified as Adamu Mohammed (AKA suleiman) from Taraba state, 25 years old; Musa Ibrahim from Katsina State, 28 years old; and Dauda Alhaji from Nasarrawa state, 31 years old, were captured at their respective hideouts in Ebonyi State on January 18th and 22nd. These individuals were accused of orchestrating the abductions of various victims including Rev. Fr. Cyprian Ugwuanyi, the parish priest of St. Paul Catholic Church, PDP women leader in Igbo-Etiti LGA, her son, her driver, Mr. Ejike Ugwuanyi, and one John Okoli along different roads and locations in Enugu State. The suspects were also found in possession of an AK47 rifle, eleve...

Moment Maryam Sanda broke down in tears after she was sentenced to death for stabbing her husband, Bilyaminu Bello to death in 2017 (video)

27Jan

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Moment Maryam Sanda broke down in tears after she was sentenced to death for stabbing her husband, Bilyaminu Bello to death in 2017 (video)

The sentencing of Maryam Sanda to death by hanging for the 2017 stabbing of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, in their Abuja home has led to an emotional moment. A video captures the scene showing Maryam Sanda in tears after the Federal High Court in Abuja handed down the sentence. This incident occurred in November 2017, following an argument between the couple. The video of Maryam Sanda breaking down after receiving the death sentence can be seen below.

FFK drags Femi Adesina for reportedly saying that 'Nigerians should be thankful that bombing has reduced'

27Jan

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FFK drags Femi Adesina for reportedly saying that 'Nigerians should be thankful that bombing has reduced'

Femi Fani-Kayode has taken to his Twitter handle to confront Special Adviser to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, over a statement he made recently about the ''reduction'' of terrorism in Nigeria. Adesina, in an interview with Channels TV on Sunday January 26th, mentioned that the spate of attacks by Boko Haram has dropped and that Nigerians should be thankful that bombing has reduced drastically in the Buhari administration. He pointed out, “It is not as bad as you make it seem ...because we know what the situation was as of 2015 and we know what it is today despite the reversals in security, it is still not as bad as it used to be in this country. “Yes, there was a bomb or two today (Sunday). There was a time that there were five, six, 10 bombings in a day in thi...

Alam is the Name of DJ Khaled’s Newborn Son

27Jan

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Alam is the Name of DJ Khaled’s Newborn Son

Renowned hip-hop producer DJ Khaled shared the name of his new baby son while also honoring the late rapper Nipsey Hussle during his appearance at the Grammy Awards on Sunday. Upon receiving the Best Rap/Sung Performance award for his track 'Higher', featuring John Legend and the late Nipsey Hussle, the 44-year-old expressed, 'This is for Nipsey Hussle. This is for hip-hop. I want to thank my beautiful queen Nicole.' 'I just had a new baby boy a week ago. His name is Alam. It means 'the world' in Arabic.' Last week, DJ Khaled and his wife Nicole Tuck announced the birth of their second child. However, they have not yet shared a photo of their newborn. The couple welcomed their first son, Asahd, in 2016, who notably inspired DJ Khaled's 2019 album "Father of Asahd."