‘Nigerian Idol’ Music Reality TV Show Returns

MultiChoice Nigeria has announced that it is bringing back the popular music reality show, Nigerian Idol. This announcement was made recently by the company’s Chief Executive Officer- John Ugbe.

After a three-year hiatus, Nigerian Idol will return with Season 6 to unearth some of the best musical talents the country has to offer. The Idol franchise has over the years produced some of the biggest Nigerian singers such as Timi Dakolo, Mercy Chinwo, and Omawumi who have gone ahead to make a name for themselves in the global music scene.

Speaking on this, the Chief Executive Officer of MultiChoice Nigeria, John Ugbe said, “Nigeria is at the heart of music excellence and we are excited to announce that Nigerian Idol is officially back, starting with the Online Auditions!

For us at MultiChoice, it has always been about talent development and giving our subscribers superior content that they can relate to and engage with. Idols is one show with a track record of producing the most popular music idols around the world and we are happy to bring Season 6 of Nigerian Idol to your screens.”

Since it made its debut in Nigeria, the Nigerian Idol has been a platform for talent discovery and expression.

Online auditions for the new season start on November 29, 2020 and for a limited time. Participants must be between the ages of 16-30, record a 30-second video singing any song and upload the video on africamagic.tv/nigerianidol

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#EndSARS: Police Withdraws Suit Seeking to Stop The Judicial Panels of Inquiry

The Nigeria police force (NPF) has applied to withdraw the suit challenging the legality of the judicial panels set up to probe allegations of brutality and human rights abuses against the force.

In a suit marked FHC/ ABJ/CS/1492/2020 and filed by O.M Atoyebi, police counsel, the force had argued that the establishment of panels of inquiry by state governors to investigate its activities was illegal and unconstitutional. It asked the court to restrain the defendants from conducting any investigation to probe the affairs of the security agency.

However, on Thursday, December 3, the Inspector-General of Police, Adamu Mohammed, expressed his disapproval over the suit and ordered an investigation. He also issued a query to the Legal officer of the police.

In a notice of discontinuance filed by Festus Ibude, police counsel, on Friday, the police told the court that it wishes to withdraw the suit against all the defendants.

“Take notice that the plaintiff herein intends to and doth hereby wholly withdraws its suit against all the defendants,” the notice read.

 

 

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Train Ride From Lagos To Ibadan To Cost Between ₦3000 – ₦6000

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has announced the fares on the the new Lagos-Ibadan train service, which would begin operations by January, 2021.

Amaechi made the announcement disclosure during the inauguration of the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria (CIOTA) in Abuja on Friday.

Amaechi said: “I have received the mandate of President Muhammadu Buhari to inaugurate the Lagos/Ibadan rail project by January 2021 which will make Nigerians see the way the standard gauge railway looked like.

“Today I approved the charges on passengers from Lagos to Ibadan. We just transfer how we charged from Abuja to Kaduna.

“We charge N3,000 per Economy seat, N5,000 for Business class and N6,000 for First class, the same is applicable to Lagos to Ibadan.

“It should have started running by now before Mr President inaugurates it by January.”

The minister said that the ministry would collaborate with CIOTA to enable them achieved their objectives.

He said that CIOTA role was critical to the growth of transportation in Nigeria, adding that the country had advanced a lot in the area of transportation.

Meanwhile, the Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria (CIOTA), says the institute has begun the process of making transportation a professional sector in the country.

Dr Bashir Jamoh, the National President and Chairman of Council said the move is to ensure that the sector achieves the global best standards and practices.

He said the institute would draw up a curriculum to keep the professionals abreast of developments in the transport sector.

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Nigerians Drag Erica After Davido Featured Nengi in His Music Video

 

Nigerians have dragged former BBNaija housemate, Erica Nlewedim after Davido featured Nengi in his ‘Jowo’ movie (Read Here).

 Internet was on fire when Davido released the thriller of the video and disclosed that he featured Nengi. Apparently, fans didn’t see that coming because Nengi and Davido have not been seen together since the conclusion of the BBNaija show.

A fan reacting to Nengi’s tweets about the video, dragged Erica that “after hanging out with Davido and Kidd, Davido did not still feature her in his video “jowo”.

Some other fans also dragged the ex housemate for not being featured in the movie.

 

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BBNaija Nengi Appears Slongside RMD in Davido’s ‘Jowo’ Music Video

Ex-BBNaija housemate Nengi was featured alongside Nollywood actor Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) in the music video of Davido’s song, “Jowo”.

A teaser clip of the song’s visuals released online shows Nengi aka “Queen of the Ninjas” acting alongside Nollywood veteran actor Richard Mofe-Damijo in the music video.

Davido has confirmed the music video of “Jowo” will be out today and will star Nollywood actor RMD and BBNaija star Nengi.

JOWO the movie out tomorrow ! Starring @officialrmd_ & @nengiofficial A Better time still going crazy! #30BG #ABT #JOWO 🤯🤯🤯🔥🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/sJqVfH2JA1

— Davido (@davido) December 3, 2020

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Arik Airline Sacks 300 Workers

Three hundred members of staff of Arik Airlines have been relieved of their duties.

The management of the airline disclosed this in a statement released today Friday, December 4. The management hinged its decision to sack the workers on the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its operations.

Recall that Nigerian airspace was shut in March this year and opened in July as part of measures to contain the spread of the Coronavirus in Nigeria.

The press statement titled, “Arik Air management declares 300 staff redundant”, reads in part

“Arising from the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to the constrained ability of the airline to complete heavy maintenance activities and return its planes to operations, stunted revenues against increasing operational costs, the management of Arik Air (In Receivership) has declared 300 staff members redundant to its current level of operations.

“The leadership of the impacted unions has been contacted to negotiate a redundancy package for the affected staff.”

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No Wizkid No LAX! - Singer L.A.X Says as He Reveals He Won’t Have Come This Far Without Wizkid’s Help

Nigerian singer, LAX has replied a man who told him that his career started soaring higher after he parted ways with award winning singer, Wizkid.

The fan identified as Dawobodu took to Twitter to state that LAX has been having a thriving musical career after he left Wizkid.

He added that it confirms that Wizkid only helps himself and neglects other people.

“Ever since this guy left wizkid, he has has a thriving musical career. Another way to prove to you that Wizkid only helps himself”, the fan wrote.

Reacting to this, LAX made it clear that there will be no Lax without Wizkid, because Wizkid helped to kickstart his career.

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See Footage of Ini Edo in a Wedding Gown Trends on Social Media as She’s Looks so Beautiful!

Nigerian actress, Ini Edo has taken social media by storm after a video of her rocking a wedding gown surfaced online, with many suggesting she held a secret wedding.

Ini Edo sparked secret wedding rumours in a video she shared via her verified Instagram page Today, December 2, 2020.

The video which has no caption has got Nigerians guessing if the video is from a movie set or maybe she secretly wedded and decided to share the video online.

Meanwhile, fans and some of her celebrity friends have already taken to her comment section to congratulate her and wish her a happy married life.

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Court Stops EFCC’s From Arresting Femi Fani-Kayode and Here is Why

An application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for the arrest of former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode was on Wednesday December 2 rejected by a Federal High Court in Abuja.

This came after EFCC’s prosecuting counsel, Mr Mohammed Abubakar asked for an arrest warrant from the court against the ex-minister following his absence from Wednesday’s proceedings of his trial involving alleged diversion of N26m he received from the then National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, in 2014.

Femi Fani-Kayode’s lawyer, Mr Wale Balogun however opposed the application and also tendered a medical report dated November 24, 2020 in which the former minister was advised to observe some bed rest.

Ruling on the application, Justice John Tsoho, who is also the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court rejected on grounds of FFK’s lawyer showing that he had justifiable grounds to be absent from the trial on Wednesday.

The case was then adjourned till February 23 and 24.

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Beautiful Photos of Mercy Johnson-Okojie and Family From The Dedication of Their Fourth Child in Church (Photos)

Over the weekend, Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie and her hubby, Prince Okojie, dedicated their fourth child, Divine-Mercy, in church.

Mercy and Prince Okojie welcomed their baby, Divine-Mercy in May this year.

The actress shared photos of her family on the dedication day. See them below;

 

 

 

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Wow! Singer Mr Eazi buys Himself a Range Rover as Christmas Gift (Video)

Popular Nigerian Singer Mr Eazi has started his festive period on a good note as he gifts himself a brand new Range Rover worth millions of Naira.

Mr Eazi took to his instastory to share the early Christmas gift he has gotten for himself, and it’s

This new achievement is coming just days after he started a new podcast on social media alongside his adorable girlfriend, Temi Otedola, whom he has not been shy of flaunting on social media.

Watch below;

Mr Eazi gifts himself a Range Rover for Christmas. pic.twitter.com/JFkfkwsRxT

— SAY NO TO POLICE BRUTALITY (@Luchystar28) December 1, 2020

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[Music] Timzy – YOU (Prod. By Phaddyblaze)

Timzy YOU Prod By Phaddyblaze mp3 download.

This year looks ending on a promising level as fast rising Nigerian sensational singer, Orunsolu Faruk Timilehin well known by his stage name Timzy finally drops another bop jam for all lovers of good music. He titled this one "YOU", and trust me its a hit 🔥🔥.

Timzy gives us "YOU" as follow up after the successful release of his first studio track, "Glory" in March 2020 which has really gone viral and brought him to limelight.

Production credits for "YOU" goes to Phaddyblaze.

Download and Enjoy Timzy – YOU below;

DOWNLOAD MP3: Timzy – YOU (Prod. By Phaddyblaze)

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Simi Celebrates Her 6 Months old Daughter, Deja With Deep Emotional Notes (Photo)

Superstar singer, Simi has penned down an emotional post to her daughter, Adejare who became 6-months-old today November 30.

The excited mother in the post she shared, expressed how birthing her daughter has made her feel in the last few months.

Simi also revealed some of her future expectations as her daughter continues growing. She wrote;

"My baby. My daughter. The love of my life. This feisty little chocolate princess is 6 months old today. God is so great.

You make me giddy Adejare. You changed my life and turned my Spirit inside out. Giving you life (in collaboration with God and your daddy) gave me new life, and is the most spiritual thing I ever did in all my life

You’re everything to me. I’ve never felt a love so complete and thorough and protective and jealous and unconditional. They tell you you’re gonna love your baby so much, but you don’t know how much until you love your baby. I’m emotional because you’re growing up too fast and some days I want time to freeze, so I can soak up more of these moments, but I’m also excited for you to grow up so we can have cute, silly conversations. So we can go on mommy/daughter dates. So we can have slumber parties. So you can confide in me. So we can pray together.  

You’re everything I asked for, and then so much more. You complete our little family. Thank you for your gummy smiles and for all the words you think you’re saying. I hear you. I love you too much Deja. Happy half birthday

– Mommy"

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Nigeria Remains at Terrorists’ Mercy Because we are Denied Weapons – Lai Mohammed Says

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has commented on the killing of 43 rice farmers by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno state over the weekend.

Speaking during a courtesy visit to Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state on Monday November 30, the minister said Nigeria is still at the mercy of terorrists because they are denied the ability to purchase weapons.

Lai Mohammed described the killing as “unfortunate” and further stated that the terrorists use media and publicity as oxygen.

He said;

“When we talk about terrorism, people don’t seem to appreciate that terrorism is not a local issue, it is a global issue and there is no part of the world that doesn’t experience its own pocket of terrorism.

But you must also note that we are dealing with terrorists who are financed globally and we also need more support from global partners. For instance, Nigeria has made an attempt to acquire a better and more effective platform to deal with terrorists but for one reason or the other we have been denied this platform, these weapons and without adequate weapons or platform we remain at the mercy of terrorists.

You see fighting terrorists is not a joke because what actually happened in Borno State is unfortunate but you must also look at the strategy of the terrorists.

Terrorists use media and publicity as oxygen, so when they go on this kind of mindless killing of people. It is not that the government is not doing enough. Terrorism whether in Afghanistan or anywhere in the world has the same concept, a group of people who are extremist in their thoughts who don’t think that you and me should be alive.”

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Police re-arrest 4 Prisoners Who Escaped From Edo Prison

Four prisoners who escaped from Oko Prison during the #EndSARS crisis have been re-arrested by the police.

The suspects were paraded at the Nigeria Police Force tactical unit in Abuja, alongside others who were arrested for various offences bordering on armed robbery, car theft, unlawful possession of weapons, illegal dealing and selling of weapons.

The prisoners who escaped from the facility have been identified as Adebayo Opeyemi, Oloride Benjamin, Peter Osas, Hudu Musa and Frank Odion.

While Mr Opeyemi is a dismissed soldier, Mr Benjamin was convicted and sentenced to death and Mr Musa had nine months remaining to serve out his prison term.

It was gathered that the suspects have snatched a total of four vehicles since their escape. Mr Benjamin on the other hand, snatched a vehicle 30mins after he escaped because he needed to leave Benin City.

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