Benin Monarch’s Fifth Wife Gives Birth To Quadruplets

Oba of Benin, Ewuare ll

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II has welcomed a set of quadruplets from his fifth wife, Queen (Oloi) Aisosa Ewuare II into the Benin Royal Family, Vanguard reports.

According to the report, Oba Ewuare made the announcement at his palace on Friday in Benin amidst jubilation from guests.

The news of arrival of the quadruplets which are three boys and a girl, according to Premium Times’ report, was delivered in a statement posted on the Oba of Benin’s official Facebook page on Friday night by Frank Irabor, the Secretary of the Benin traditional Council where he described the birth of the babies as an “unprecedented and historical event” in the Benin Royal family.

Blessed be the LORD, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth - Aneke Twins

The identical twin, Chidimma  and Chidiebere Aneke a.k.a Aneke Twins yesterday celebrated their birthday with a victory message via IG:

If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, when men rose up against us:

Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us:

Blessed be the LORD, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth.

Messi To Leave Barcelona - Official

Lionel Messi, Professional Footballer

Where is Messi going next after the Barcelona contract collapse? You tell us ...

JPB/ NCDP 20TH MEETING: Gov Zulum Say Implementation Is Key To Development

Babagana Umara Zulum, Governor of Borno State

FROM THE IG DESK OF GOVERNOR ZULUM OF BORNO STATE:

- Acknowledged Gaint Contributions Of President Buhari In Housing Development

- Appreciates LOC For Adequate Planning.

This Morning, Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osibanjo, virtually decleared open the National Council On Development Planning Meeting which is part of the Activities marking the 20th Edition of Joint Planning Board/National Council on Development Planning (JPB/ NCDP) Meeting Holding in Maiduguri.

In his Welcome Remark, the the Chairman, Local Organising Committee (LOC) Alhaji Adamu Lawan, the Finance Commissioner, Borno State stated that the meeting is the Apex Planning Board aim at aiding and Guiding Policy Makers to Develop a Qualitative Plans to National, Sub National, and Local Governments. Adding that this years Edition is being Hosted in Collaboration with Borno State Government.

Well done Ese. My family and I are super proud of you - Reno

From the IG Desk of Reno Omokri

Ese Brume has done Nigeria proud. That should be our ONLY concern. She deserves accolades and a huge burst of patriotic support from a grateful nation. That she chooses to dedicate her medal to God, or drape her pastor with it should not be a controversy. You did not win a medal for Nigeria. When you do, you can dedicate it to satan, atheism, or even your girlfriend or boyfriend. But to criticise her choice, after she has removed the shame of 205 million Nigerians who went medal-less until she won, shows that you deserve a Gold Medal in ingratitude.

"Love For Sale" set for release in October - Lady Gaga

American singer-songwriter, Lady Gaga announces the release of her new album "Love For Sale" in October 1, 2021.

The celebrated music icon dropped the information on her social media handle few hours ago.

According to the message the day she and Tony Bennett released "Cheek To Cheek" in 2014, @itstonybennett called her and asked if she wanted to record another album with him, this time celebrating the songs of Cole Porter.

Bello Ado - The Vigilante

Photo: Godwin Enna

We introduce to you master Bello Abdulkadir Ado, a ten-year-old member of the vigilante group in Safana local government area of Katsina State as published by the Leadership Newspapers. 

We try again in August - Toke

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INTERVIEW: Why I don't think I can have sex on camera - Toke Makinwa

Toke Makinwa

Nigerian media personality, Toke Makinwa is no stranger to making headlines. Since her early days in radio back in 2010, Toke has kept Nigerians entertained both on and off the air.

Ahead of the launch of her new show, BBN S6: The Buzz, where she’ll be talking about all things BBNaija, PREMIUM TIMES had this interview with her. She speak on her favourite ex-BBNaija housemates, remaining relevant in the entertainment industry and much more. Excerpts:

PT: What ex-BBNaija housemate did you connect with the most while they were in the BBNaija house?

Toke: Bisola. Everyone in my household made me fall in love with her; they would use all their money to vote for her. My cook is her biggest fan and when she came out use, they actually met. Bisola was so kind to do that. I loved how real and funny she was; she was the life of the party. So Bisola is one of the ex-has I can’t really get over quickly.

With the tourists gone, they’ve been more aggressive, fighting humans for food to survive -Veterinarian

Traffic was brought to a halt in Lopburi, Thailand this week after rival monkey gangs started fighting over food. The monkeys usually rely on tourists for snacks, but covid-19 lockdowns have often left them hungry, Washington post reports.

“With the tourists gone, they’ve been more aggressive, fighting humans for food to survive,” a local veterinarian said. “They’re invading buildings and forcing locals to flee their homes.”

According to the report, drivers had to wait in their cars for several minutes as the wild monkeys squabbled in the streets. Onlookers could hear the monkeys squealing until one of the groups was chased away.

This man of God is a dangerous man to walk with - Mike

Mike Bamiloye, Nigerian Film Actor

From the IG Desk of Evangelist Mike Bamiloye:

THE MAN WHO WAS "WISER" THAN JESUS

Many years ago, a man of God came visiting my wife and I in our house. It was a time we were passing through a serious moment of lack and hunger in our ministry. He came and began to tell us a lot of his ministerial exploits and miracles the Lord was doing in his ministry.

Then, he threw down a bombshell. He said, he was now wiser. He said gone were days when people would come to him for prayers to settle their numerous problems, and he would pray for them and they would never come back to appreciate the Prophet of God. He said that has been a moment of lose. He said even Jesus Christ was shocked and disappointed when He healed ten lepers and only one of them came back to give Him appreciation. He said he had learnt his lesson from what happened to Jesus, that whoever wanted to be prayed for must first bring something to the prophet's feet, before he or she could be prayed for. He said he must be paid in advance, before the prophet's prayers.

That day continues to be a constant trauma for us, literally every day - Gonell

Capitol Police officer Aquilino Gonell told lawmakers on Tuesday of his ongoing efforts to grapple with the fallout of having come under attack at the hands of rioters loyal to former President Trump as they tried to protect the Capitol on Jan. 6, Washington Post reports.

“That day continues to be a constant trauma for us, literally every day,” Gonell, who was attacked with chemical spray that made his skin burn and needed surgery to repair his injuries, told the committee.

Bandits Keeping Islamiyya school pupils in poor conditions - Freed ransome bearer

File Photo: Bandits and Security Threats     {Picture Credit: ndlink.org}

The man seized by kidnappers after delivering a N30 million ransom for the release of 136 pupils of Salihu Tanko Islamiyya School, Tegina in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State, has described how the pupils are being kept in “disturbing” conditions, Premium Times reports.

According to the report, the pupils were abducted by the bandits from their school on May 30 and are still being held by the bandits despite a global outrage.

The ransom bearer provided an insight to how they are being held after his own release on Monday.

PREMIUM TIMES reported how Kasimu Barangana was sent along side six others to deliver the ransom but was seized by the bandits over an alleged shortfall of N4.6 million in the N30 million ransom.

Mr Barangana told PREMIUM TIMES after he was released on Monday that the children were being kept in poor conditions in 25 different camps.

“The pupils were separated into 25 groups in the forest, with each group being monitored by different gangs in fear of attacks.

“I was taken round the enclave to see the children and I found their conditions disturbing,” Mr Barangana said.

However, he said the bandits did not maltreat him.