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Police Invite Naira Marley, Funke Akindele’s Husband

Police Invite Naira Marley, Funke Akindele’s Husband

April 6, 2020 6:40 am
The Lagos State Police Command has invited controversial singer Azeez Fashola popularly known as Naira Marley for interrogation for attending a party on Saturday hosted by Nollywood star Funke Akindele for her husband’s birthday.

In a statement by Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bala Elkana, Naira Marley and Abdul Rasheed Bello a.k.a. JJC Skillz to report at the State CID Yaba on Monday for questioning after they took Funke Akindele into their custody for breaching government ban on large gatherings.

Akindele, popularly known as Jenifa, hosted the party in honour of her husband, Abdul Rasheed Bello a.k.a. JJC Skillz.…

COVID-19 Protocol Breach: Lagos Govt Pardons Funke Akindele, Others

Police Finally Arrest Funke Akindele For Throwing Party

April 5, 2020 5:08 pm

The Lagos State Police Command have arrested Nollywood star, Funke Akindele, for hosting a house party despite an order against gatherings in the city.

The party contravened a ban on a gathering of more than 20 persons put in place by the state government to curb the spread of the deadly virus.

A spokesperson for the police in Lagos, Bala Elkana, confirmed Akindele’s arrest on Sunday evening.

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The actress is currently at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Yaba.

She risks being sentenced to one month in jail or …

24 of the world's most unusual landscapes

24 Of The World’s Most Unusual Landscapes

April 5, 2020 12:02 pm
(CNN) — While there are plenty of awe-inspiring man-made destinations around the globe, nothing is as creative as nature.
From trees that resemble monsters, to colorful sinkholes, towering rock formations and waterfalls of molten lava, these are some of the most unusual and fascinating landscapes in the world.
Gnarled and twisted over centuries, the yew trees of Kingley Vale could have been lifted straight from a Gothic fairy tale. Some are believed to be the oldest living things in Britain, dating back 2,000 years.
Yew tree groves were decimated in the 15th century, their wood used for longbows, making this
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John Boyega Blasts French Doctors Over Vaccine Test

John Boyega Blasts French Doctors Over Vaccine Test

April 5, 2020 11:46 am

British-Nigerian actor, John Boyega has reacted to an opinion by two French doctors, Jean-Paul Mira and Camille Locht that the new COVID-19 drug should be tested in Africa.

Mira and Locht, had during a live TV interview, which now has the highest trend on Twitter with the hashtag ‘Africans are not lab rats’, insisted that Africa is the best place to conduct such a test as they recalled how an experimental treatment for AIDS was carried out in Africa.

Reacting bitterly to the statement, John Boyega reiterated that Africa is not a lab rat.

He wrote, “Just horrible. Africa isn’t …

Star Actress Funke Akindele Dragged For Throwing Party

Star Actress Funke Akindele Dragged For Throwing Party

April 5, 2020 6:28 am

Nigerians on the social media have called on the Lagos State government to, with immediate effect, arrest popular Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele and her husband, Abdul Rasheed Bello, Nigerian singer and producer, better known as JJC Skillz.

The couple defied both the State and the Federal government orders on Saturday when they hosted an in house party in celebration of JJC Skillz’s birthday.

The party was crowded with popular faces such as Naira Marley and Eniola Badmus in attendance.

Lagos State government had banned any gathering of more than twenty people

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Trump Fires Watchdog Who Triggered His Impeachment

Trump Fires Watchdog Who Triggered His Impeachment

April 4, 2020 2:33 pm
President Donald Trump has fired the inspector general for the intelligence community who handled the whistleblower complaint that triggered his impeachment.

Trump informed the Senate intelligence committee on Friday of his decision to fire Michael Atkinson, according to a letter obtained by The Associated Press.

Trump said in the letter that it is “vital” that he has confidence in the appointees serving as inspectors general, and “that is no longer the case with regard to this inspector general”.

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He did not elaborate, except to say that “it is extremely important

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Bill Withers Lean On Me Singer Bill Withers Dies At 81

Lean On Me Singer Bill Withers Dies At 81

April 4, 2020 2:10 pm

Bill Withers, the acclaimed 1970s soul singer behind hits Ain’t No Sunshine and Lean On Me has died from heart complications aged 81, his family said.

The singer died on Monday in Los Angeles, the family told the Associated Press.

They described him in a statement as a “solitary man with a heart driven to connect to the world”.

“He spoke honestly to people and connected them to each other,” the statement said.

Known for his smooth baritone vocals and sumptuous soul arrangements, he wrote some of the 70s best-remembered songs, including Just The Two Of Us, Lovely Day and …

J.K. Rowling Launches Website To Ease Lockdown For Kids

J.K. Rowling Launches Website To Ease Lockdown For Kids

April 2, 2020 7:07 am
Internationally bestselling author J.K. Rowling on Wednesday launched a new website showcasing content from her Harry Potter books in a bid to help stave off boredom for millions of children stuck at home.

British author Rowling, 54, said that her new platform “Harry Potter at Home” was targeted at children unable to go to school due to the worldwide coronavirus pandemic.

The site includes links to free versions of the first in the Potter series, the 1997 novel “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” available as an e-book or audiobook in a range of languages.

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MultiChoice Snubs Subscribers, Donate ₦1.2bn To FG

MultiChoice Snubs Subscribers, Donate ₦1.2bn To FG

April 1, 2020 1:33 pm

Despite Nigerians’ plea for a slash in monthly subscription fees amid the coronavirus crisis, DSTV owners, MultiChoice appears to have shunned the request.

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Many Nigerians at home and on social media have been begging MultiChoice to reward their loyalty by giving them either free subscription for a certain period or reduction in rates.

On Wednesday, the company announced N250million to the Federal and Lagos State governments to support its efforts to curtail COVID-19.

MultiChoice was, however, silent on any kind of offer for the millions of Nigerians who keep the

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End SARS: Davido To Meet IG Of Police Monday

Fans Advise Davido To Take Another Coronavirus Test

March 31, 2020 1:49 pm

Popular singer, Davido has been asked by Nigerians to undertake a second test for coronavirus as Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has been confirmed positive.

Makinde, on Tuesday, tested positive to COVID-19.

There are speculations on social media that Makinde may have contracted the deadly virus either at a PDP rally or when Davido paid him a visit after his return from the UK.

Read Also: Disney Boss Donates Entire Salary To Fight Coronavirus

Africa Daily News recalls that Davido’s lover, Chioma, was confirmed to have tested positive to the novel virus.

However, Davido confirmed that his test and

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Country Music Star Joe Diffie Dies Of Coronavirus

Country Music Star Joe Diffie Dies Of Coronavirus

March 30, 2020 6:18 pm

Joe Diffie, a Grammy award-winning country music singer who had several chart-topping hits in the 1990s, has died of coronavirus. He was 61.

Diffie’s death was announced on his Facebook page, which said he died on Sunday “from complications of coronavirus.”

His death came just two days after he had announced that he had tested positive for the virus and was receiving medical care.

“My family and I are asking for privacy at this time,” he said. “We want to remind the public and all my fans to be vigilant, cautious and careful during this pandemic.”

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Nollywood Supports Desmond Elliot Against Coronavirus

Nollywood Supports Desmond Elliot Against Coronavirus

March 29, 2020 11:55 am

Chairman, House Committee on the Environment, Lagos State Assembly Desmond Elliot has taken the coronavirus campaign to his Surulere constituency with support from some Nollywood stars.

The campaign powered by Elliot was headed by top movie producer and director, Chico Ejiro, featuring the likes of Zack Orji, Paul Obazele, Segun Arinze, Angela Phillips, Torino, and Obi Osotule among others, to distribute flyers and sanitizers to Surulere residents at different locations.

The campaign tagged: ‘Coronavirus (COVID-19) Public Advisory’ with the hashtag; ‘LagosAgainstCoronaVirus’ advised the general public to ‘monitor yourself closely and diligently during the self -quarantine, to identify if you develop …

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