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=>PDP wins APC again as Supreme Court declares Darius Ishaku winner of Taraba election-Dailypost
The election of Taraba state governor, Darius Ishaku of the People Democratic Party (PDP), has been upheld by the Supreme Court.
The appeal lodged by Senator Aisha Jumai Alhassan, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was unanimous dismissed by a seven-man panel of Justices of the apex court, Vanguard reports.
Delivering the judgment, Justice Bode Rhodes-Vivour said: “I am of the firm view that there is no merit in this appeal and it is hereby dismissed. The Judgment of the Court of Appeal is affirmed and the election of governor Darius Ishaku is hereby upheld.”
The apex court fixed February 22, 2016 as the date when it would adduce reasons that informed the judgment.
The Taraba state governorship election petition tribunal led by Justice Danladi Abubakar had on November 7, nullified Ishaku’s election and declared Alhassan the winner of the election. The three-member tribunal held that Ishaku was not validly nominated as candidate of the PDP and therefore did not qualify, from start, to contest the governorship election.
Governor Ishaku filed an appeal asking the court to set it the judgement of the state tribunal aside.
The Court of Appeal had on December 31, 2015, reversed the judgment of the Abubakar-led tribunal which nullified Ishaku’s election.
Alhassan who is currently the Minister of Women affairs, had proceeded to the apex court, asking it to set aside the verdict of the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal.
=>Nigeria Warns North Korea Over Ballistic Missile Test & Nigerians React (pics)-Leadership
Missile Test: Nigeria Warns North Korea Not To Threaten World Peace
The Federal Government has warned the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea not to do anything that can jeopardise peace in the Korean Peninsula and the world.
The federal government was reacting for the first time to last Sunday’s Ballistic Missile fired by the Northern Korea, which has drawn global condemnation and threats from world powers.
In a statement made available in Abuja yesterday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned the North Korean Government to abide by the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1718 which requires it to suspends all activities related to its ballistic missile programme.
The statement added that it would like the DPRK to fully comply with that UN resolution and desist from any act capable of jeopardising world peace.
The statement reads in part, “Nigeria supports the commitment of the United Nations Security Council in working towards a diplomatic and political solution leading to the full de-militarisation of the Korean Peninsula.
“While we reaffirm our support for the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and strong commitment to nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament, the Federal Government encourages DPRK to return to the 6-party talks.”
=>“I Thought He was a bit Rude & Arrogant” Tiwa Savage on meeting Tee Billz for the First Time
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=>One day we will sleep and never wake up - Actress Ronke Oshodi Oke
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Famous busty actress Ronke Oshodi Oke has joined her colleagues in mourning late Yoruba actor Sikiru Adeshina popularly known as, Arakangudu.
The light skinned actress on Wednesday night took to her Instagram account to eulogize the late actor and seized the opportunity to tell her fans to always be good and remember that one day we will all go to a land of no return.
Ronke Oshodi Oke posted a picture of late Arakangudu dressed in a white suit with the caption: “This man was on my movie set (Osun Sengese), strong and healthy but today he’s late. We should always have it at the back of our minds that one day we will sleep and never wake up so we should try to be good to people, always go to the hospitals for check-ups and do what makes you happy and know God because life is too short. Sun re ooo (Sleep well) Sikiru Adeshina.”
SOURCE
=>Adewale Ayuba talks about his fear after conversion To Christianity
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What could have Adewale Ayuba done for his life to be at stake?
Every first Sunday of the month is called thanksgiving Sunday in all Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) worldwide. So it was not different in RCCG City of David parish, Lagos where newly converted Christian, veteran Fuji musician Adewale Ayuba worships. He was one of the testifiers during testimony time.
In his testimony Ayuba talked about how the fear for his dear life did not allow him to come out as a Christian even when he had become born again since 2010 but had the courage to come out in 2015.
He said his main fear is the genre of music he plays which is seen more as a song done by Muslims. Aside that he narrated how he keeps Muslim clerics in his house to pray for him. Before his conversion, Ayuba was turbaned as the Asupa Adinni in Lagos, a Muslim title in the 90s therefore his fear that he might be killed.
The fuji singer also testifies to the goodness of God in his life since his conversion and also sang gospel song in a Fuji tone.
See video below:
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TOP NEWS IN NIGERIA TODAY(MORNING EDITION)
=>PDP wins APC again as Supreme Court declares Darius Ishaku winner of Taraba election-Dailypost
The election of Taraba state governor, Darius Ishaku of the People Democratic Party (PDP), has been upheld by the Supreme Court.
The appeal lodged by Senator Aisha Jumai Alhassan, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was unanimous dismissed by a seven-man panel of Justices of the apex court, Vanguard reports.
Darius Ishaku and Mama Taraba
The apex court fixed February 22, 2016 as the date when it would adduce reasons that informed the judgment.
The Taraba state governorship election petition tribunal led by Justice Danladi Abubakar had on November 7, nullified Ishaku’s election and declared Alhassan the winner of the election. The three-member tribunal held that Ishaku was not validly nominated as candidate of the PDP and therefore did not qualify, from start, to contest the governorship election.
Governor Ishaku filed an appeal asking the court to set it the judgement of the state tribunal aside.
The Court of Appeal had on December 31, 2015, reversed the judgment of the Abubakar-led tribunal which nullified Ishaku’s election.
Alhassan who is currently the Minister of Women affairs, had proceeded to the apex court, asking it to set aside the verdict of the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal.
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=>President Buhari makes another appointment
President Muhammadu Buhari has reportedly appointed Bashir Ahmad as his personal assistant on New Media.
This appointment which was confirmed by the appointee via his (Ahmad’s) official twitter handle, showed that the appointment took place some hours ago.
He tweeted:
As at the time of filing this report, there was no official confirmation from the presidency on the latest appointment by President Buhari.
But Ahmad had been on the president’s media team prior to the time he announced the appointment on twitter.
SOURCE
=>Female Suicide Bomber Refuses To Strike In Borno (pictured)- Thenation
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=>'FG To Handover 23,000 Ghost Workers And Banks To Efcc'-finance Minister,adeosun
Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun this afternoon told Senate Committee on Finance that the 23,000 ghost workers unravelled in the Federal Civil Service would be handed over to Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Speaking when she appeared before the committee, the Minister said banks that connived with the workers to pad the Federal government payroll are going to be prosecuted too.
"We will not only sack them, we will ensure the recovery of the money they have been collecting over the years from the Federal government, " she said.SOURCE
=>Photo Of Senior Yoruba Obas In 1937 Surfaces Online
Ooni Adesoji Aderemi (centre) To his left is Colonial British Governor of Nigeria, next, Oba Akenzua of Benin and Oba Ademola, Alake of Abeokuta. To Ooni's right, Oba Oladigbolu, Alaafin of Oyo town, and Oba Adesanya Gbelegbuwa, Awujale of ijebu ode.
Courtesy: Hon. ''Ipoola Ahmed Omisore''
=>President Buhari makes another appointment
President Muhammadu Buhari has reportedly appointed Bashir Ahmad as his personal assistant on New Media.
This appointment which was confirmed by the appointee via his (Ahmad’s) official twitter handle, showed that the appointment took place some hours ago.
Ahmad Bashir, the newly appointed personal assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on New Media.
As at the time of filing this report, there was no official confirmation from the presidency on the latest appointment by President Buhari.
But Ahmad had been on the president’s media team prior to the time he announced the appointment on twitter.
SOURCE
=>Female Suicide Bomber Refuses To Strike In Borno (pictured)- Thenation
A teenage girl packed with explosives by Boko Haram ripped off her vest to avoid taking part in the attack on Borno Internally Displaced Persons camp (IDPs) in Dikwa, Borno State on Tuesday.
Two others with her, however, walked into the middle of hundreds of people lining up for food before they blew themselves up in the attack that killed 58 and injured 78.
It was the most lethal attack launched by the sect in recent months.
A Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) fighter Modu Awami said yesterday that the third would-be bomber, looking about 14, has confessed.
Awami, who helped question the girl, said she was scared because she knew she would kill people.
A rescue official who confirmed it, said the girl has given officials information about other planned bombings
The United States (U.S.) Embassy in Nigeria yesterday condemned the attacks on Dikwa.
The US Diplomatic Mission in Abuja, in a statement, restated the U.S. government’s continued support for the Nigerian government in fighting terrorism.
“The US Embassy condemns the reported suicide attacks on internally displaced persons in Dikwa town, Borno State,that occurred on Feb. 9.
“The US remains committed to assisting internally displaced populations in North-Eastern Nigeria through humanitarian relief efforts.
“We will also continue to support the Nigerian government in its fight against terrorism,’’ it said.
SOURCE..Two others with her, however, walked into the middle of hundreds of people lining up for food before they blew themselves up in the attack that killed 58 and injured 78.
It was the most lethal attack launched by the sect in recent months.
A Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) fighter Modu Awami said yesterday that the third would-be bomber, looking about 14, has confessed.
Awami, who helped question the girl, said she was scared because she knew she would kill people.
A rescue official who confirmed it, said the girl has given officials information about other planned bombings
The United States (U.S.) Embassy in Nigeria yesterday condemned the attacks on Dikwa.
The US Diplomatic Mission in Abuja, in a statement, restated the U.S. government’s continued support for the Nigerian government in fighting terrorism.
“The US Embassy condemns the reported suicide attacks on internally displaced persons in Dikwa town, Borno State,that occurred on Feb. 9.
“The US remains committed to assisting internally displaced populations in North-Eastern Nigeria through humanitarian relief efforts.
“We will also continue to support the Nigerian government in its fight against terrorism,’’ it said.
=>'FG To Handover 23,000 Ghost Workers And Banks To Efcc'-finance Minister,adeosun
Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun this afternoon told Senate Committee on Finance that the 23,000 ghost workers unravelled in the Federal Civil Service would be handed over to Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Speaking when she appeared before the committee, the Minister said banks that connived with the workers to pad the Federal government payroll are going to be prosecuted too.
"We will not only sack them, we will ensure the recovery of the money they have been collecting over the years from the Federal government, " she said.SOURCE
Ooni Adesoji Aderemi (centre) To his left is Colonial British Governor of Nigeria, next, Oba Akenzua of Benin and Oba Ademola, Alake of Abeokuta. To Ooni's right, Oba Oladigbolu, Alaafin of Oyo town, and Oba Adesanya Gbelegbuwa, Awujale of ijebu ode.
Courtesy: Hon. ''Ipoola Ahmed Omisore''
=>Nigeria Warns North Korea Over Ballistic Missile Test & Nigerians React (pics)-Leadership
Missile Test: Nigeria Warns North Korea Not To Threaten World Peace
The Federal Government has warned the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea not to do anything that can jeopardise peace in the Korean Peninsula and the world.
The federal government was reacting for the first time to last Sunday’s Ballistic Missile fired by the Northern Korea, which has drawn global condemnation and threats from world powers.
In a statement made available in Abuja yesterday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned the North Korean Government to abide by the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1718 which requires it to suspends all activities related to its ballistic missile programme.
The statement added that it would like the DPRK to fully comply with that UN resolution and desist from any act capable of jeopardising world peace.
The statement reads in part, “Nigeria supports the commitment of the United Nations Security Council in working towards a diplomatic and political solution leading to the full de-militarisation of the Korean Peninsula.
“While we reaffirm our support for the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and strong commitment to nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament, the Federal Government encourages DPRK to return to the 6-party talks.”
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=>"How GEJ's Ex ADC Transported N10billion In 17 Suitcases To PDP Chiefs" - Today.ng
Detectives are questioning former President Goodluck Jonathan’s ex-Aide-De-Camp (ADC) on the disbursement of more than N10 billion oil proceeds to Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) nomination convention delegates.
Col. Ojogbane Adegbe is being detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which is on the trail of another key aide to the former President – Waripamowei Dudafa, former Special Assistant on Domestic Affairs.
Adegbe and Dudafa collected the cash — $47m and some Euros from the Office of the National Security Adviser(ONSA), it was learnt.
The money was diverted by ONSA from a Signature Bonus Account in the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
The N10billion is believed to have been diverted from oil receipts as follows: USD5.0M(November 14,2014); $47m( November 27, 2014); Euro 4.0M (December 3, 2014) and Euro 1.6M(December 24, 2014)
It was learnt that the former ADC was yesterday relocated from Mogadishu Cantonment for quizzing by the EFCC on the disbursement of the cash.
A source said: “We spent hours to grill the ADC on how he got and disbursed the $47million which was delivered to him in about 17 suitcases.
“The money was diverted from the CBN to bribe or settle PDP delegates to adopt ex-President Goodluck Jonathan for second term.
“We have asked him in the last 12 hours to account for how he came about the cash.
“He is also expected to provide the list of beneficiaries of the largesse. All the beneficiaries will be unveiled by the EFCC and they have to refund public funds.”
On Dudafa, the top source said: “We are tracking him down. We are trying to locate his whereabouts in Dubai and some Caribbean Islands.
“What is certain is that Dudafa has moved out of the country to avoid being arrested by the anti-graft agency.”
The N10billion was taken from the Signature Bonus Account( oil block account ) with the CBN.READ FULL NEWS
=>"How GEJ's Ex ADC Transported N10billion In 17 Suitcases To PDP Chiefs" - Today.ng
Detectives are questioning former President Goodluck Jonathan’s ex-Aide-De-Camp (ADC) on the disbursement of more than N10 billion oil proceeds to Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) nomination convention delegates.
Col. Ojogbane Adegbe is being detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which is on the trail of another key aide to the former President – Waripamowei Dudafa, former Special Assistant on Domestic Affairs.
Adegbe and Dudafa collected the cash — $47m and some Euros from the Office of the National Security Adviser(ONSA), it was learnt.
The money was diverted by ONSA from a Signature Bonus Account in the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
The N10billion is believed to have been diverted from oil receipts as follows: USD5.0M(November 14,2014); $47m( November 27, 2014); Euro 4.0M (December 3, 2014) and Euro 1.6M(December 24, 2014)
It was learnt that the former ADC was yesterday relocated from Mogadishu Cantonment for quizzing by the EFCC on the disbursement of the cash.
A source said: “We spent hours to grill the ADC on how he got and disbursed the $47million which was delivered to him in about 17 suitcases.
“The money was diverted from the CBN to bribe or settle PDP delegates to adopt ex-President Goodluck Jonathan for second term.
“We have asked him in the last 12 hours to account for how he came about the cash.
“He is also expected to provide the list of beneficiaries of the largesse. All the beneficiaries will be unveiled by the EFCC and they have to refund public funds.”
On Dudafa, the top source said: “We are tracking him down. We are trying to locate his whereabouts in Dubai and some Caribbean Islands.
“What is certain is that Dudafa has moved out of the country to avoid being arrested by the anti-graft agency.”
The N10billion was taken from the Signature Bonus Account( oil block account ) with the CBN.READ FULL NEWS
=>Naira falls to 325 on dollar shortage-Punch
The naira hit a record low of 325 to the dollar at the parallel market on Thursday as desperate importers scrambled for dollars to meet their obligations overseas.
The local currency had closed at 318 against the greenback on Wednesday, after hitting 313.5 and 310 on Tuesday and Monday, respectively.
“The dollar is falling because importers need forex to bring in their goods. They cannot keep on folding their arms because there is scarcity; they must keep buying; the only thing is that the quantity may reduce,” a forex dealer told our correspondent under condition of anonymity.
The CBN has left the official exchange rate unchanged at N197 to the dollar on its official interbank window.
“We see the naira falling further in coming days if the central bank fails to lift the dollar restriction,” the Acting President, Association of Bureau De Change Operators, Aminu Gwadabe, said.
Tumbling global oil prices have battered Nigeria’s oil-dependent economy, with external reserves down to an 11-year low at $27.89bn on February 9, Reuters reported.
President Muhammadu Buhari is concerned that further depreciation will hurt poor Nigerians, but the CBN’s refusal to revise the pegged exchange rate has widened a chasm between official rate and the parallel market.
=>Germany to support Nigeria on terrorism, anti-corruption-TheNation
The German government has said it will support Nigeria’s efforts in counter-terrorism and anti-corruption.
It made the commitment yesterday when the German President, Joachim Gauck, led investors on a visit to the leadership of the National Assembly.
“We believe that terror would not be defeated with military might alone. The Nigerian government needs to further foster good governance and ensure the prospect of a better future for its citizens”, Gauck said.
Mr. Gauck also said Nigeria, with over two million IDPs in the Northeast, should reintegration the IDPs into society.
He said the problem could schools and health care facilities.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Senate President, Mr. Sani Onogu, said such infrastructure would give hope to the displaced persons.
The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, earlier pleaded with the German leader and the European Union (EU) to assist Nigeria in counter-terrorism and resettlement of the IDPs.
“Our country is experiencing the challenges of global terrorism. Notwithstanding the victories we have recorded, Boko Haram has continued to pose colossal a national and regional security challenge.
“We have much to learn from Germany and to gain from stronger Nigeria-Germany relation. So we call on the German government and the EU to support us to eliminate terrorism from the sub-region.
The German government has said it will support Nigeria’s efforts in counter-terrorism and anti-corruption.
It made the commitment yesterday when the German President, Joachim Gauck, led investors on a visit to the leadership of the National Assembly.
“We believe that terror would not be defeated with military might alone. The Nigerian government needs to further foster good governance and ensure the prospect of a better future for its citizens”, Gauck said.
Mr. Gauck also said Nigeria, with over two million IDPs in the Northeast, should reintegration the IDPs into society.
He said the problem could schools and health care facilities.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Senate President, Mr. Sani Onogu, said such infrastructure would give hope to the displaced persons.
The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, earlier pleaded with the German leader and the European Union (EU) to assist Nigeria in counter-terrorism and resettlement of the IDPs.
“Our country is experiencing the challenges of global terrorism. Notwithstanding the victories we have recorded, Boko Haram has continued to pose colossal a national and regional security challenge.
“We have much to learn from Germany and to gain from stronger Nigeria-Germany relation. So we call on the German government and the EU to support us to eliminate terrorism from the sub-region.
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– Bishop Kayode Peller has claimed that both clergymen are magicians
The General Overseer (GO) of the Fingers of God Church, Alagbado Lagos state, Bishop Kayode Joseph Abiola Peller,has cast aspersions on Senior Pastor of The Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), T.B Joshua, and Chris Oyakhilome, founder of Christ Embassy.
Bishop Peller who is son of the late renowned magician, Professor Peller, called out clergymen, accusing them of being magicians.
The renowned magician, said the duo, his colleagues in the ministry, use their eyes with demonic powers in them to superimpose their thoughts into people.
In a recent interview with Flip TV, Peller said: “What I see Temitope Joshua do from my own magic experience is what we call mesmerism. It is also called hypnotism.”
He claimed that while T.B Joshua uses Kabballah magic to hypnotize his congregation and the general public over his miracles, Chris Oyakhilome’s association with Joshua makes him a suspect.
Taking on Oyakhilome, Peller said: “I used to believe Oyakhilome before. That ended the day I saw him and Joshua doing miracles and castigating our pastors, Ayo and Okonkwo.
“When you castigate these great men of God, you are no more for God. They do miracles but don’t know what they teach.
“I would say they use magic on their followers since I was a former magician. I see in their actions hypnotism and seduction. I mean the way we used to seduce our congregation; those that come to watch our magic those days.
“I see mesmerism, hypnotism and occult display in what they do. How can people jubilate over atmosphere of miracles and before they get to the bus stop, the miracles have gone. Miracles are not limited to atmosphere. God is in charge of everywhere,” he added.
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ENTERTAINMENT
=>Lesbians make passes at me – Dayo Amusa
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Which movie gave you prominence?
That was the first I produced, Ajegbodo. It was an all-female cast movie. It was about lesbianism.
Was that how the rumor that you are a lesbian started?
Don’t mind them. How can I be a lesbian and write a story to preach against it? They said I’m a lesbian while another blogger said I’m a serial lover. Which one should we believe?
Have you ever been approached by a lesbian?
Yes. It was after the movie came out. When they made their passes, I made them understand that I’m not into lesbianism. Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa lesbians made passes at me. They usually started by being friendly. You will get the message when they do odd things, and would come out clearly when they know you are suspicious or aware.
READ FULL INTERVIEW=>YABATECH: Students defy institution's order to vacate campus-Naij.com
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– Mourning students say they cannot go home and get pregnant before exam commences
– Hail Charity as one who could not conquer after fighting to get that far
Students of the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) have reportedly defied the institution’s order to vacate the institution’s Yaba, Lagos campus over the death of their final year colleague on Wednesday, February 10.
Naij.com had reported that hell was let loose on Wednesday when a graduating student of the institution was confirmed dead just two weeks before her final examination.
The lady identified as Dezani Charity, a final year student of the Office Technology and Management (OTM) department, was said to have begged not to die when she took ill and was taken to the institution’s medical centre for care, but was turned down by the medical workers who insisted that she paid certain amount of money before being attended to.
Naij.com gathered that the 27-year-old suffered the relapse at about 12 midnight, and since the medical staff refused to give her proper medical attention, she was reported to have given up the ghost at exactly 4.00am same day.
This incident led the students to ground activities in the institution as they believe every facility on campus has been substandard for years and in spite of their cries and clamour for adjustments, replacements and rehabilitation have fallen on deaf ears.
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– Mourning students say they cannot go home and get pregnant before exam commences
– Hail Charity as one who could not conquer after fighting to get that far
Students of the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) have reportedly defied the institution’s order to vacate the institution’s Yaba, Lagos campus over the death of their final year colleague on Wednesday, February 10.
Naij.com had reported that hell was let loose on Wednesday when a graduating student of the institution was confirmed dead just two weeks before her final examination.
The lady identified as Dezani Charity, a final year student of the Office Technology and Management (OTM) department, was said to have begged not to die when she took ill and was taken to the institution’s medical centre for care, but was turned down by the medical workers who insisted that she paid certain amount of money before being attended to.
The order asking the students to vacate the institution.
This incident led the students to ground activities in the institution as they believe every facility on campus has been substandard for years and in spite of their cries and clamour for adjustments, replacements and rehabilitation have fallen on deaf ears.
=>Nigerians have immunity against Zika virus - Health minster-Nigerianeye
Previous studies conducted by researchers demonstrated that some Nigerians were immuned to the Zika virus infection, Minister of Health Prof. Isaac Adewole said yesterday.
Adewole, who spoke in Abuja on his ministry’s efforts to contain Lassa fever and ZIka virus, claimed that as far back as 1954, some Nigerian scientists working in Western part of the country discovered Zika virus.
He said: “Further studies in the years 1975 to 1979 showed that 40 per cent of Nigerian adults and 25 per cent of Nigerian children have antibodies to Zika virus, meaning they are protected against this virus.
“It is important however, to state categorically, that until now in Africa and Nigeria inclusive, this virus does not cause any serious illness and those so far infected individually recover fully with no serious complications.”
The minister noted that although two African countries, Cape Verde and Gabon, had reported transmission in between 2015 and 2016, causal relationship between Zika virus infection, birth defects and neurological syndromes has not been established in the continent.
Adewole warned that despite the fact that some Nigerians are immune to the infection as demonstrated by previous studies, it was important and advisable that Nigerians should be careful and protect themselves from mosquito bites.
The minister said that he would not advise against Nigerian contingent attending the 2016 Rio Olympic Games in Brazil over the Zika outbreak in South America.
READ FULL NEWSPrevious studies conducted by researchers demonstrated that some Nigerians were immuned to the Zika virus infection, Minister of Health Prof. Isaac Adewole said yesterday.
Adewole, who spoke in Abuja on his ministry’s efforts to contain Lassa fever and ZIka virus, claimed that as far back as 1954, some Nigerian scientists working in Western part of the country discovered Zika virus.
He said: “Further studies in the years 1975 to 1979 showed that 40 per cent of Nigerian adults and 25 per cent of Nigerian children have antibodies to Zika virus, meaning they are protected against this virus.
“It is important however, to state categorically, that until now in Africa and Nigeria inclusive, this virus does not cause any serious illness and those so far infected individually recover fully with no serious complications.”
The minister noted that although two African countries, Cape Verde and Gabon, had reported transmission in between 2015 and 2016, causal relationship between Zika virus infection, birth defects and neurological syndromes has not been established in the continent.
Adewole warned that despite the fact that some Nigerians are immune to the infection as demonstrated by previous studies, it was important and advisable that Nigerians should be careful and protect themselves from mosquito bites.
The minister said that he would not advise against Nigerian contingent attending the 2016 Rio Olympic Games in Brazil over the Zika outbreak in South America.
=>Bishop Peller speaks on fraud in TB Joshua, Oyakhilome's operations- Naij.com
– Yet another shocking revelation has been made regarding the powers of Prophet T.B Joshua and Pastor Chris Oyakhilome– Bishop Kayode Peller has claimed that both clergymen are magicians
The General Overseer (GO) of the Fingers of God Church, Alagbado Lagos state, Bishop Kayode Joseph Abiola Peller,has cast aspersions on Senior Pastor of The Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), T.B Joshua, and Chris Oyakhilome, founder of Christ Embassy.
Bishop Peller who is son of the late renowned magician, Professor Peller, called out clergymen, accusing them of being magicians.
The renowned magician, said the duo, his colleagues in the ministry, use their eyes with demonic powers in them to superimpose their thoughts into people.
In a recent interview with Flip TV, Peller said: “What I see Temitope Joshua do from my own magic experience is what we call mesmerism. It is also called hypnotism.”
He claimed that while T.B Joshua uses Kabballah magic to hypnotize his congregation and the general public over his miracles, Chris Oyakhilome’s association with Joshua makes him a suspect.
Taking on Oyakhilome, Peller said: “I used to believe Oyakhilome before. That ended the day I saw him and Joshua doing miracles and castigating our pastors, Ayo and Okonkwo.
“When you castigate these great men of God, you are no more for God. They do miracles but don’t know what they teach.
“I would say they use magic on their followers since I was a former magician. I see in their actions hypnotism and seduction. I mean the way we used to seduce our congregation; those that come to watch our magic those days.
“I see mesmerism, hypnotism and occult display in what they do. How can people jubilate over atmosphere of miracles and before they get to the bus stop, the miracles have gone. Miracles are not limited to atmosphere. God is in charge of everywhere,” he added.
READ FULL NEWS
ENTERTAINMENT
=>Lesbians make passes at me – Dayo Amusa
Which movie gave you prominence?
That was the first I produced, Ajegbodo. It was an all-female cast movie. It was about lesbianism.
Was that how the rumor that you are a lesbian started?
Don’t mind them. How can I be a lesbian and write a story to preach against it? They said I’m a lesbian while another blogger said I’m a serial lover. Which one should we believe?
Have you ever been approached by a lesbian?
Yes. It was after the movie came out. When they made their passes, I made them understand that I’m not into lesbianism. Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa lesbians made passes at me. They usually started by being friendly. You will get the message when they do odd things, and would come out clearly when they know you are suspicious or aware.
=>“I Thought He was a bit Rude & Arrogant” Tiwa Savage on meeting Tee Billz for the First Time
Tiwa Savage and Tee Billz have one of the cutest love stories. Before he became her husband, he helped her build and manage her career.
In this interview with Pulse TV however, Tiwa Savage reveals that her very first impression of Tee Billz was that he was rude and a bit arrogant.
According to her, she had emailed him her music and he didn’t respond to her mails and one day during a Timaya Concert in Los Angeles she walked up to him to confront him about it. Tee Billz, who was managing Sauce Kid at the time, requested they meet the next day.
The following, after listening to her CD, Tee Billz told Tiwa Savage to move to Nigeria but first she’d have to lose weight, start wearing makeup, start wearing weaves and basically have a make-over.
Speaking to Pulse TV about Tee Billz telling her to change her image, Tiwa Savage says “I thought he was a bit rude. Like, this guy is arrogant and I didn’t talk to him for a long time”.
SOURCE=>One day we will sleep and never wake up - Actress Ronke Oshodi Oke
Famous busty actress Ronke Oshodi Oke has joined her colleagues in mourning late Yoruba actor Sikiru Adeshina popularly known as, Arakangudu.
The light skinned actress on Wednesday night took to her Instagram account to eulogize the late actor and seized the opportunity to tell her fans to always be good and remember that one day we will all go to a land of no return.
Ronke Oshodi Oke posted a picture of late Arakangudu dressed in a white suit with the caption: “This man was on my movie set (Osun Sengese), strong and healthy but today he’s late. We should always have it at the back of our minds that one day we will sleep and never wake up so we should try to be good to people, always go to the hospitals for check-ups and do what makes you happy and know God because life is too short. Sun re ooo (Sleep well) Sikiru Adeshina.”
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=>Adewale Ayuba talks about his fear after conversion To Christianity
What could have Adewale Ayuba done for his life to be at stake?
Every first Sunday of the month is called thanksgiving Sunday in all Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) worldwide. So it was not different in RCCG City of David parish, Lagos where newly converted Christian, veteran Fuji musician Adewale Ayuba worships. He was one of the testifiers during testimony time.
In his testimony Ayuba talked about how the fear for his dear life did not allow him to come out as a Christian even when he had become born again since 2010 but had the courage to come out in 2015.
He said his main fear is the genre of music he plays which is seen more as a song done by Muslims. Aside that he narrated how he keeps Muslim clerics in his house to pray for him. Before his conversion, Ayuba was turbaned as the Asupa Adinni in Lagos, a Muslim title in the 90s therefore his fear that he might be killed.
The fuji singer also testifies to the goodness of God in his life since his conversion and also sang gospel song in a Fuji tone.
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