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[News24Wire] Cape Town -The Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok team of 2019 added another fantastic award to their impressive list of recent accolades when they scooped the prestigious Laureus Team of the Year award in Berlin on Monday evening. via LATEST NEWS

[News24Wire] The EFF has rejected the FW de Klerk Foundation's apology regarding its statement on apartheid not being a crime against humanity. via LATEST NEWS

BusinessDay Media Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, has said that Nigeria’s Northern region will destroy itself if it doesn’t change. Speaking on Monday in Kaduna during an event to commemorate the 60th birthday celebration of governor of the state, Nasir el-Rufai, Sanusi said that real development will continue to elude the North except the leaders rise up and do the right thing. He said, “The real change in the North will come from those considered mad people because you look around and say if this is the way we have been doing things, and this is where we have ended up, maybe we need to do things differently. “If the North does not change, it will destroy itself. The country is moving on. If we don’t listen, there would be a day when there would be a constitutional amendment that addresses these issues of quota system and federal character. “The rest of the country cannot be investing, educating its children, producing graduates and then they watch us, they can’t get jobs b...

Diezani Alison-Madueke Diezani Alison-Madueke AP Photos Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, has called on the United Kingdom authorities to extradite Nigeria’s former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, over corruption. The former left Nigeria shortly after the expiration of the tenure of ex-President, Goodluck Jonathan, in 2015 and had failed to return to the country. Making the call on Monday during a briefing with journalists in Kaduna, Magu claimed that Alison-Madueke stole not less than $2.5bn during her time as minister. He said, “I was in London this year, we did investigation together with the UK team, and anywhere I go I always call for extradition of corrupt Nigerians to return back the money. “This woman has stolen so much, not less than $2.5bn but unfortunately she has generation of looters who are supporting her. This is not good. “We are in touch with the international community, she is under pro...

The Bayelsa State Police Command have extended the dusk-to-dawn curfew imposed in the state to February 23, 2020 with effect from 10pm to 6pm everyday. This followed the spate of violence protests that greeted the last Thursday's Supreme Court judgment, which ousted David Lyon of the All Progressives Congress as governor-elect for the state. Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Uche Anozia, while briefing newsmen at the command's headquarters in Yenagoa on Monday, said that credible intelligence available to the command indicated that the prevailing security situation in the state demands an extension. He said the curfew will now be relaxed on Sunday, February 23, 2020 with effect from 10pm to 6am every day. The state police command had earlier imposed curfew in the state from Friday, February 14, 2020 to Sunday February 16, 2020 to prevent the escalation of violence that erupted in the state last weekend. Anozia said, “In light of credible intelligence availabl...

In what happens to be a fallout within the Presidency, Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Major General Babagana Monguno (retd), has ordered all security chiefs to stop reporting or taking directives from Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari, without express approval from the President. Monguno claimed that Kyari had been acting outside the purview of his office by taking decision for the President without consulting and getting permission from him. In a memo personally signed by Monguno and sent to the Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Naval Staff, Inspector-General of Police, Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, and other security agency in the country, Monguno stated that unprofessional practices from Kyari such as presiding over meetings with service  chiefs and heads of security organisations as well as ambassadors and high commissioners to the exclusion of the NSA and/or supervising ministers have slowed dow...

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BusinessDay Media Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, has said that Nigeria’s Northern region will destroy itself if it doesn’t change. Speaking on Monday in Kaduna during an event to commemorate the 60th birthday celebration of governor of the state, Nasir el-Rufai, Sanusi said that real development will continue to elude the North except the leaders rise up and do the right thing. He said, “The real change in the North will come from those considered mad people because you look around and say if this is the way we have been doing things, and this is where we have ended up, maybe we need to do things differently. “If the North does not change, it will destroy itself. The country is moving on. If we don’t listen, there would be a day when there would be a constitutional amendment that addresses these issues of quota system and federal character. “The rest of the country cannot be investing, educating its children, producing graduates and then they watch us, they can’t get jobs b...

The Bayelsa State Police Command have extended the dusk-to-dawn curfew imposed in the state to February 23, 2020 with effect from 10pm to 6pm everyday. This followed the spate of violence protests that greeted the last Thursday's Supreme Court judgment, which ousted David Lyon of the All Progressives Congress as governor-elect for the state. Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Uche Anozia, while briefing newsmen at the command's headquarters in Yenagoa on Monday, said that credible intelligence available to the command indicated that the prevailing security situation in the state demands an extension. He said the curfew will now be relaxed on Sunday, February 23, 2020 with effect from 10pm to 6am every day. The state police command had earlier imposed curfew in the state from Friday, February 14, 2020 to Sunday February 16, 2020 to prevent the escalation of violence that erupted in the state last weekend. Anozia said, “In light of credible intelligence availabl...

In what happens to be a fallout within the Presidency, Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Major General Babagana Monguno (retd), has ordered all security chiefs to stop reporting or taking directives from Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari, without express approval from the President. Monguno claimed that Kyari had been acting outside the purview of his office by taking decision for the President without consulting and getting permission from him. In a memo personally signed by Monguno and sent to the Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Naval Staff, Inspector-General of Police, Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, and other security agency in the country, Monguno stated that unprofessional practices from Kyari such as presiding over meetings with service  chiefs and heads of security organisations as well as ambassadors and high commissioners to the exclusion of the NSA and/or supervising ministers have slowed dow...

  The Kwara State Government has sacked a teacher of Government Girls Day Secondary School, Oke-Suna, Ilorin, Sanni Rufai, for leading a protest. Rufai had led a protest against the disengagement of OND and HND holders by the Kwara State Government. In reaction to the protest, the government through the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board, issued him a query, which he was asked to respond. In a reply to Rufai, the Permanent Secretary of the board, Mrs Ajarat Lawal, said the board decided to dismiss him as his act contradicts PSR 04401 of the board. The letter reads, “Following the Senior Staff Management Committee meeting held on disciplinary procedure conducted by the board, the board availed you the opportunity to defend the allegation that you led the protester in the illegal rally on disengagement of OND and HND holders during the school hours without official permission. “However, your attitude is contrary to PSR 04401 which is summary dismissal. “Consid...

Art Cover for “You Love Me Lord” I feoma Egbe aka Iphy,   a Gospel singer and song writer releases new single, ‘You Love Me Lord’ produced by Beatpriest & Joewyte . ‘You Love me Lord’ is also mixed & mastered by  Sokaymix. DOWNLOAD AUDIO Although, born in Lagos, she hails from Anambra state and has been working in the IT industry for eight years now. Following her passion for music,  IPHY  has been a dedicated church chorister and has risen to the position of Praise team Lead at the  Hilltop International Christian center ; her musical role models are  Yolanda Adams , Tasha Cobbs  and   Sinach . She has been receiving mentoring from music leaders within her circle and these include  Linda Etukudo ,  Issabella melodies ,  Empraise  and others, Iphy enjoys listening to music, watching great live music and movies. Iphy  is a result-oriented person and is inspired by listening to great bible messa...

Art Cover for “Skaataa Dance” Hot on the heels of the successful release of “I Have Never Seen God Change,” Multiple award winning international Gospel music minister Sammie Okposo collaborates with ace comedian and singer Akpororo for the radical praise single titled “Skaataa Dance.” Like the title suggests, It is an energetic adrenalin-pumping call to praise. The instrumentation is Urban Afrocentric and a mixture of AfroPop, Gyration music and Conventional Praise and Worship. Sammie Okposo features Comedian and singer Akpororo on the radical praise single and both decide to gift the world with the sound in commemoration of Akpororo’s birthday –  the 14th of February, 2020 (Valentine’s Day). Also the release of “Skaataa Dance” flags off the #SkaataaDanceChallenge. Feel free to come up with your own dance routine, either single, duo or group. The video must be atleast 30 seconds but not more than 60 seconds. Tag Sammie Okposo and Akpororo on Instagram and stand the chance to...

Art Cover for “This Love” Nigerian Afro beat Star, Tolu releases the official video for ‘This Love’ for Black History Month – A melodious tune about divine love. Tolu, who is an Afrobeat fusion musician, now resident in Dallas Tx , has been in the music industry going on 9 years – has worked with Afrobeat greats like the Donjazzy, hailing notable acts like Tiwa Savage. After a short break after releasing his last single ‘This love’, The singer is back with the music video for the crowd favorite, a song that celebrates the representation of what unconditional love is. Produced by LoudCryBeats, This love is an infectious tune, super catchy and has its own unique groove. It comes with a simple message, you’re loved- not just because of who you are- but in-spite of who you are. Watch the Video of “This Love” by Tolu Subscribe to notjustok TV DOWNLOAD AUDIO TO BOOK /CONNECT WITH TOLU Instagram and Twitter: @iamthaTolu For more information, promo requests, or to arrange...

Neferefre . Neferefre was a pharaoh of the Fifth Dynasty of ancient Egypt in the 25th century BC, during the Old Kingdom period. Known as prince Ranefer before he ascended the throne, he was probably the eldest son of pharaoh Neferirkare Kakai and queen Khentkaus II. Neferefre started a pyramid for himself in the royal necropolis of Abusir and was buried in it, although it was unfinished. The pyramid was roughly completed by his brother Nyuserre Ini, who succeeded him after the rule of Shepseskare. Fragments of Neferefre's mummy indicate that he died in his early twenties, after two years of reign. A single text shows that he had planned or just started to build a sun temple called Hotep-Re, meaning "Ra is content" or "Ra's offering table". Like other Fifth Dynasty kings, he benefited from a funerary cult, but the cult was abandoned by the late Old Kingdom. Because his pyramid and mortuary complex were unfinished, they may have attracted less attention from...

Neferefre . Neferefre was a pharaoh of the Fifth Dynasty of ancient Egypt in the 25th century BC, during the Old Kingdom period. Known as prince Ranefer before he ascended the throne, he was probably the eldest son of pharaoh Neferirkare Kakai and queen Khentkaus II. Neferefre started a pyramid for himself in the royal necropolis of Abusir and was buried in it, although it was unfinished. The pyramid was roughly completed by his brother Nyuserre Ini, who succeeded him after the rule of Shepseskare. Fragments of Neferefre's mummy indicate that he died in his early twenties, after two years of reign. A single text shows that he had planned or just started to build a sun temple called Hotep-Re, meaning "Ra is content" or "Ra's offering table". Like other Fifth Dynasty kings, he benefited from a funerary cult, but the cult was abandoned by the late Old Kingdom. Because his pyramid and mortuary complex were unfinished, they may have attracted less attention from...

  The Kwara State Government has sacked a teacher of Government Girls Day Secondary School, Oke-Suna, Ilorin, Sanni Rufai, for leading a protest. Rufai had led a protest against the disengagement of OND and HND holders by the Kwara State Government. In reaction to the protest, the government through the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board, issued him a query, which he was asked to respond. In a reply to Rufai, the Permanent Secretary of the board, Mrs Ajarat Lawal, said the board decided to dismiss him as his act contradicts PSR 04401 of the board. The letter reads, “Following the Senior Staff Management Committee meeting held on disciplinary procedure conducted by the board, the board availed you the opportunity to defend the allegation that you led the protester in the illegal rally on disengagement of OND and HND holders during the school hours without official permission. “However, your attitude is contrary to PSR 04401 which is summary dismissal. “Consid...

The United States as well as the US Senate will be monitoring the review of the Supreme Court ruling sacking Emeka Ihedioha as governor of Imo State. The apex court led by Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad, had on January 14, 2020 through a ruling removed Ihedioha as governor of Imo State and declared Hope Uzodinma, candidate of the All Progressives Congress, winner of the governorship election in the state. The judgment of the court had been met with stiff criticisms as analysts and experts posited that the court erred in its ruling. Ihedioha and the Peoples Democratic Party had filed a suit for the review of the judgment. In view of the review hearing scheduled for February 18, the Nigerian Coalition for Advancement of Democracy has urged the US to monitor the hearing slated for Tuesday. In their discussion contained in a letter to the Whitehouse and Congressional Leaders, NICAD outlined that there had been an ongoing peaceful demonstration across Nige...

Citizen’s Gavel, a non-governmental organisation working for better and faster justice delivery, human rights promotion, and transparency and accountability in the justice system, has commended South-West governors on the establishment of Amotekun while making a strong case for the respect of human rights. The group held that for Amotekun to succeed as a community security intervention, its foundational laws, concepts, principles, policies and regulations must be totally imbued with adequate human rights provisions. Citizens’ Gavel lamented that there exists inadequacy in human rights standards in the present security architecture of Nigeria, adding that it would be of greater damage for Amotekun to evolve and only contribute to the terrible human violations prevalent in the sector. Nelson Olanipekun, Team Lead, Citizens’ Gavel, recommended that for the Amotekun Bill to forestall human rights abuse and promote accountability of operatives, it must provide for punishments and...

  Agba Jalingo, Publisher of Cross River Watch, was arrested on August 22, 2019, following a report he published on July 12, 2019, questioning the whereabouts of N500m approved for the establishment of Cross River State Microfinance Bank. In the article, Jalingo said the micro-finance bank had been rendered non-functional as money earmarked to start its operation was not released. Before his arrest, the police invited him after receiving a petition by the bank stemming from his report.  See Also Breaking News BREAKING: Agba Jalingo Regains Freedom After Perfecting Bail Condition 0 Comments 7 Hours Ago Jalingo had informed the police he was out of the state and the invitation was moved to August 26, 2019. However, he was arrested by the police outside Cross River State four days before the scheduled date. He was arrested in Lagos, blindfolded, tortured and taken to Cross River State by road where he was handcuffed to a refrigerator. Below is a timeline of J...

Sidikat Jimoh, a 70-year-old woman, has been killed by suspected ritualists in Ondo State.  Jimoh was killed at her residence in Ayetoro area of Ogbagi Akoko on Sunday. SaharaReporters gathered that residents of the area woke up to discover the lifeless body of the elderly woman. One of the residents, who preferred to remain anonymous, said the killers removed some vital organs from the victim's body.  "It was a gory sight and it was a shocking experience to wake up to discover the dead body of the woman.  "The assailants removed some vital parts of the old woman's body after they killed her.  "We had to call the police immediately we saw her body," the source said. The incident has since caused panic among residents with aged parents in the area.  Razak Rauf, an Assistant Commissioner of Police in Ondo, told journalists that investigation into the incident had begun.  He added that the corpse of the woman had been deposited at the mortuar...