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UK Deportation of Nigerians: Nigerian Govt Makes Clarifications (Nigeria)

Immigration issues are always of high priority for immigrants to other countries especially Europe and the United States.  Ever since the Nigerian government announced bilateral plans to deport some Nigerians who had immigration problems like failed asylum seekers and so on as an aftermath of Nigeria's state visit to the UK it has generated controversy. In a statement by the special adviser to Present Tinubu on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga , the federal government has come out to make certain clarification about the matter.  He said the migration partnership between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, as contained in the Memorandum of Understanding signed by the two nations on the sidelines of President Tinubu 's historic state visit to the UK states, like memorandum on immigration cooperation and other memoranda signed, aims to strengthen the partnership between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. According to the statement, "The MoU establishes a framework to fac...

K1 De Ultimate 's Ex Wife, Emmanuella Ropo, Moves Higher (Entertainment)

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Emmanuella Ropo , gets new honour (Courtesy, Google) She was Iyalode of Igbein , in the royal enclave of Isale Igbein in Abeokuta , Ohun state.  She was also the wife of prominent Fuji musician, K2 De Ultimate before that union collapsed irretrievably nearly a year ago. She has also been noted as a fashionista noted for her glamorous fashion sense and beauty apart from being a cultural ambassador for the Egba people of Ogun state , where she hails from. Now, there's a new accolade people will know by, Otun Iyalaje of Egbaland .  Huge congratulations to Emmanuella Ropo as she is set to be conferred with this chieftaincy title by the Alake of Egbaland and the Paramount Ruler of Egba Kingdom , Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, Okukenu IV soonest.  Unlike her previous chieftaincy title in Igbein which is an enclave under Abeokuta, this is a bigger title encompassing all of Abeokuta Kingdom.  The title is not ceremonial but it is of spiritual significance. In this new role ...

Asia Boasts The Most Innovation (Tourism)

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 Forget the those topmost tourist destination that's often parroted.  Many of these popular tourism destinations are just over hyped, it's just a change of location with basically the same scenery you see in your home country.  A bridge in Vietnam (Courtesy Google) You want something unusual? Ho ti Asia. It's not just the fancy skyscraper or jaunty shops, but the jaw dropping innovation that's employed in designing certain infrastructure. Like this picture above..here is a bridge. In Vietnam. . 

Seyi Tinubu: Our Camera Lens Caught Him & We Didn't Know. (Celebrity)

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  That's him! Seyi Tinubu in grey at the back Nigeria's First Son, Seyi Tinubu has gradually become a key part of his father's entourage.  Mega Mode Media did not realize he was in the background of this photograph of government functionaries who followed President Bola Tinubu on his state visit to UK , March 18 . A zoom in just revealed he was in this picture .  How did he escape our eagle eyes?bi wanted to raise alarm bef6but then I realize Presidents are permitted to take their families with them on foreign travels, state visits included. So, I zip it.  Obviously, he did not want to be in the frame but, he is the proverbial goldfish with no hiding place. 

Popular Cosmetologist AsabiOlose Celebrates Eid in Style, Acquires New Whip (Celebrity)

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        Asabiolose .   (Courtesy Monimons ) Popular cosmetologist AsabiOlose just just got a spanking brand new whip . And with this, she joins the Benzoo geng of Mercedes Benz luxury car owners. Congratulations!     The new ride (Courtesy, Monimons)

Thought It's Burna in Windsor Castle Too, But It's Another Palace (Celebrity)

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Afrobeats super star, Burna Boy , right stop the gilded seat (Courtesy Goldmyne) There are gold encrusted chairs.  Like the chairs at palaces, presidential mansions and homes if the Uber elites.  Religious places like the Vatican and holiest sites in Mecca and Medina also feature similar furnishings.  Since Nigeria just finished a state visit to UK, I first thought Afrobeats star Burna Boy was in the entourage calmly soaking the grandeur and stately Windsor Castle in. Because the chairs! Is that gold imitation or gold plated? I thought it's Windsor Castle all over again.  Until I looked well and saw it's from Burns's visit to the palace of Amayanabo traditions ruler in Rivers state .  Those wing chairs ( ABI thrones ) though. O n bleeee!

How Eid Observance Went Across Nigeria Today. (Nigeria)

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  President Bola Tinubu at the Eid grounds, today (Courtesy Arise tv) Today marks the Eid El Fitri prayers dignifying the official end of 2026 Ramadan in Nigeria . This year, the Eid was celebrated a day after some countries like the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia celebrated theirs due to the delay in sighting the moon in Nigeria. His Eminence, Sultan of Sokoto , & Spiritual Head, Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Mohammed Sa'ad Abubakar (Courtesy Getty Image) This prompted the Sultan of Sokoto and Supreme Head, Supreme Council For Islamic Affairs  ( SCIA ) Mohammed Sa'ad Abubakar to directt all muslims to continue the fast yesterday till the sighting of the new moon, according to Islamic injunction. Until, it was seen and he thereafter directs Eid prayers to hold today.  Sheikh Musa Lukwa , leading prayers in his Sokoto mosque, yesterday (Courtesy, Google)  However, this caused drama in some quarters. Sheikh Musa Lukwa held Eid prayers in his mosque in  sok...

Hardly Believable m, Who Who This American Top Star Is (Celebrity)

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  (Courtesy, Google) Guess who this is? This is one icon of the 80s and 90s . She looks good and fit as ever, but to those who knew her from waaaaay back, she looks unrecognizable. Apart from hailing from a famous music dynasty, she branched out on her own, in spite of her family's attempts to keep her shielded from the lure of the music industry.  Being the last child among ten kids, she was the proverbial baby of the family that everyone doted on, unofficially, she had nine siblings, her mom and dad, bring protective of her and trying to steer her away from the klieglights after a brief stint on a TV show in her childhood. But, feisty she was. Determined she was. Fiercely independent she was and still is. She overruled them.all, launched a music career and became a globally renowned star in her own right, distinct from her family's household name. Her hit song Control alluded to this emancipation struggle. What Have You Done For Me Lately?, That's The Way Love Goes ,  ...

Real Reason A Famous Nigerian Billionaire & Wife Are Divorcing. (Celebrity)

 The internet space, even news media generally, are buzzing with news of a celebrity and his wife.  Not that this is uncommon. Celebrities by the nature their work and fame, are subjects of public interest. This is why people wants to know what is going on with a celebrity than with an unknown person. Though some may be embellishments. But, quite a lot have a lot of truth in it.. That's the case of this billionaire and his wife. The news is tife that they are divorcing.  What many do not know is that this couple had b separated for some years now. They quietly undid their marital union fur to the billionaire's purported intimate association with another globally- acclaimed billionaire.  They tried to patch things up for a while, by maintaining a facade of fake matrimony in their UK home. But, eventually, the misery the wife felt was too overbearing to stay in so she had no choice to quit the marriage. Quietly. So as not to hurt or deny the man's image and businesses....

Aliko Dangote Smiles Again (Business)

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  Aliko Dangote is set on the way to increase his mammoth wealthy with this latest news.  Aliko Dangote. (Courtesy, CNN) The Africa's richest man's foresight and innovation has made him a force to be reckoned with. From manufacturing to cement production, when he made a foray into the oil business by building a refinery, he encountered many challenges.  It got so bad that he considered selling Dangote Refinery . But now, he looks set to beam all way to the banks with this latest development although as a result of negative development. The w@rs in Ukraine, Israel - Gaza, and not the Iran w#r has created disruptions in global oil markets . Iran recently closed the Straits of Hormuz which is the sea route for 20 percent oil ships.  Dangote Refinery (Courtesy Google) The inability of enough oil to go round has led to increase in oil prices . As a result, some African countries are turning ti Dangote Refinery to meet their oil demands . South Africa.has already indicat...

Cheering News For Nigeria! British Company Sets Up Manufacturing Plant in Lagos (Economy)

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  Official state visits of one country to another may be tedious to arrange and costly to embark on, but its benefits cannot be overemphasized regarding bilateral trade between the nations involved.       Lagos, Nigeria (Courtesy, Google) Other items that often benefit from such visits are security, technology, and most importantly, the much-desired foreign direct investment . Now, the Nigerian economy needs urgent infusion of this. Many companies and business organizations have filed Nigeria in the last 20 years to neighbouring countries like Ghana , because of the prevailing harsh economic clim6in Nigeria. The attendant loss of jobs that this caused led to soaring unemployment and shrinking if the economy beyond imagination.  It got so bad that university Lecturers now sleep overnight in their offices to discharge their duties in the motning. Why? They cannot afford skyrocketing rent now in the range of millions even in non gated communities of Lagos . Gra...

"Buh bye"! King Charles & Queen Camilla Bid Farewell to President Tinubu & First Lady. (Foreign)

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The official parting of the Timubus and the Windsors marking the end of Nigeria's State Visit to UK , today.  It follows a previous day's whirlwind of activities as soon as the Nigerian presidential jet touched down in UK.  llowing the end of Nigeria's state trip, King Charles III and Queen Camilla Bid farewell to their visitors from Lagos , President Tinubu and Olurem ,  the First Lady today.  The Nigerian First Family would touch down in Abuja any time from now.