Blue whales resurfacing at Spain’s Atlantic coast

Blue whales, the world’s largest mammals, are returning to Spain’s Atlantic coast after an absence of more than four decades, Guardian reports.

The first one, according to the report was spotted off the coast of Galicia in north-west Spain in 2017 by Bruno Díaz, a marine biologist who is head of the Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute in O Grove, Galicia.

The report states further that another was spotted in 2018, and another the following year, and then in 2020 they both returned. Just over a week ago a different specimen was sited off the Islas Cíes, near O Grove.

ONE MAN BAND?

 
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I wanted to play drums because I fell in love with the glitter and lights, but it wasn’t about adulation. It was about being up there playing - Charlie

Late Charlie Watts

Charlie Watts, the drummer who provided the backbone of the Rolling Stones’ songs for more than half a century, has died, his spokesperson said. “It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Charlie Watts.

“He passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family.

“Charlie was a cherished husband, father and grandfather and also a member of the Rolling Stones one of the greatest drummers of his generation.

“We kindly request that the privacy of his family, band members and close friends is respected at this difficult time.”

A Sharia Court Sitting In Kano Has Sentenced Kannywood Actress Who Uploaded ‘Sexual Content’ On Social Media

Sadiya Haruna, Kannywood Actress and Blogger

A Sharia court sitting Kano state has sentenced Kannywood actress and blogger, Sadiya Haruna, to six months in Islamic school for “uploading sexual contents on her social media handles.”

According to online reports, the accused person, Sadiya Haruna, a resident of Kabuga Quarters was initially arrested on Friday by the Head of Surveillance Department of Kano State Hisbah Board, Malam Aliyu Usman.

She was then detained in the custody of the Islamic police until early Monday when she was brought before the Sharia court sitting in Sharada area of the state.

Yes, Nigeria needs a bridge builder, a compassionate leader, sensitive to the needs and aspirations of the poor and needy; a leader whose words count and can be counted on and a leader with courage – Tambuwal

Aminu Tambuwal, Governor of Sokoto State

Sokoto state governor and chairman, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Governors’ Forum, Aminu Tambuwal has said Nigeria needs as President a leader with a broad view and inquisitive mind as the nation inches gradually to the 2023 general elections, Vanguard reports.

According to the report, Tambuwal stated this in Lagos at the 63rd birthday anniversary of legal luminary, Richard Akinola, held in Lagos on Sunday, where he also noted that the country needs a man capable of harnessing the potentials of Nigerians for the good of the land.

He equally noted that the leader must be incorruptible, must be a person who understands that the best way to fight corruption is by personal example and building strong institutions capable of withstanding shocks and manipulations, according to The Punch.

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A Week After An Earthquake In Haiti

About a week after an earthquake that has left more than 2,000 people dead, Haiti is still reeling and aid groups are struggling to respond.

NPR reports that Aid agencies say they're trying to get aid to the quake zone as quickly as possible. But roads were blocked by the quake, a key highway is controlled by gangs — and then Tropical Storm Grace hit earlier this week.

Former President On His Knees Before Olu Of Warri

Credit: Instagram | Ubi Franklin

Nigeria's former President, Olusegun Obasanjo spotted paying homage to the new Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwaste lll.

Many businessmen and businesswomen deal with this reality every day: Will the woman who applies as a sales manager give me enough steady, committed time on the job to warrant my investment? - Elder

Larry Elder is one of the leading Republican candidates in a recall election that could unseat California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D). (Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)

Nearly two decades before conservative radio host Larry Elder joined the long list of candidates who could unseat California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) in the state’s second recall election in history, Elder suggested that venture capitalists have the right to ask women whether and when they intend to have children as a way to “protect” their “investment”, the Washington Post reports.

“Are there legitimate business reasons for a venture capitalist to ask a female entrepreneur whether she intends to have children? Hell, yes,” Elder wrote in his 2002 book.

But the man believed to be Newsom’s top contender didn’t stop there, the report states further, adding that in several other sections of “Showdown: Confronting Bias, Lies and the Special Interests That Divide America,” Elder suggested that women who choose to have children are not “dedicated” to their jobs and are unable to give an “all-hands-on-deck commitment” to work. In another passage, Elder went after former acting Massachusetts governor Jane Swift (R) for taking on the new role after giving birth to twins, claiming that “to tell women they can run a state, have family and children, and be equally attentive to all — is a lie.”

PHOTO: Rural Electrification Scheme/DBN MOU signing ceremony

The Managing Director/CEO, Development Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Tony Okpanachi, represented by Executive Director, Ijeoma Ozulumba, DBN Chief Operating Officer, Bonaventure Okhaimo (Right), and Managing Director/CEO, Rural Electrification Agency Ahmad Salihijo (Left) at the Rural Electrification Scheme/DBN MOU signing ceremony aimed at increasing access to finance for the development of mini-grids across the country.

The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) was conceived by the Federal Government of Nigeria to address the major financing challenges facing MSMEs.

Nigerian Sues UK Government For Denying Him Entry On Arriving Manchester Airport

A Nigerian, Adeyemi Opebiyi, has sued the United Kingdom for allegedly turning him back from entering the country after he had been granted a visa and had flown from Nigeria to the Manchester Airport, Punch reports.

According to the report, Opebiyi, who described himself as the Head of Operations, Sabi Micro Finance Bank Ltd, said on arriving at Manchester Airport on March 14, 2021, he was stopped by the UK Immigration official, who insisted that he must be interviewed before he could be allowed into the UK.

The report stated further that Opebiyi claimed that he was made to wait for eight hours at the immigration desk before he was eventually interviewed by an Immigration officer, who asked him to draw the logo of Sabi Micro Finance Bank Ltd, among other things, as a way of verifying his claim that he works with the financial institution.

Grandmother, 61, engaged to 24-year-old lover

A grandma, reportedly aged 61, is engaged to her 24-year-old lover.

This story which has already rounded the internet has it that Cheryl McGregor and Quran McCain, from Rome, Georgia, United States took to Instagram to announce their engagement with supportive photos and videos particularly, revealing where McCain got down on one knee inside a restaurant to ask Cheryl to marry him.

"She said yes. You make me a simp but I love you and it’s nothing but forward from here," the caption on the Instagram post reads.

NAPTIP will engage town criers to facilitate fight against human trafficking

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has announced it will engage local town criers to help in spreading its message against human trafficking.

Speaking on Friday, August 13, at the agency's headquarters in Abuja while hosting a delegation from the International Organisation for Migration led by its Country Chief of Mission, Franz Celestin, NAPTIP’s Head, Press and Public Relations Unit, Stella Nezan, made the revelation in a statement titled, ‘NAPTIP, IOM set to improve collaboration to tackle human trafficking and irregular migration.’

According to the statement, the agency’s Director-General, Basheer Muhammed said NAPTIP's mandates touch various families in the country.

Lives that are being wasted in Nigeria is troubling and God is never happy with us as a nation – Christian leaders

Leaders of All Nation’s Christian Assembly (ANCA), have opined that God is not happy with  Nigeria due to the daily rise in cases of kidnapping, banditry and other crimes.

According to the clergymen,  killings and kidnapping have become the order of the day in the country, a situation that is not common among animals.

In a press conference on Friday,  August 13, the Council Chairman of ANCA, Mr. Sunday Oibe said that the country is bleeding and needs help.

How much will it really COST u to post your colleagues advert ? - Paul Play

FROM THE IG DESK OF PAUL PLAY

I TRIED TO KEEP QUIET but I got to say this . ThE ENTERTAINMENT industry is now full of ENVY, HATE, PRIDE and unwarranted RUDENESS.

How much will it really COST u to post your colleagues advert ? It doesn’t cost you anything , it’s not going to affect your brand or make your fans run away . I’ve been away from the game for quite a while but I’m sad to realise how terrible things have turned .

It’s like they PREFER TO HELP U WHEN YOURE DEAD . 0post your picture and organize sbows to celebrate your passing. HOW MANY PEOPLE WERE THERE FOR THE CELEBRITIES WHO PASSED when they were alive ?

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.