D’banj: Seyitan must answer these questions – Kemi Olunloyo

Kemi Olunloyo has listed 13 questions which she says must be answered by Seyitan, the lady who accused singer D’banj of rape.

She shared as seen below.

I’m Investigating Seyitan Babatayo’s rape allegation claim involving DBanj. I can’t find a visible source of income for her yet she jetsets around the world. Who is sponsoring these trips with so many exotic hotels? She says she sleeps naked in hotels? I need to know more about her ALLEGED KIDNAPPING by DBanj’s team. I’m asking these questions and I need answers from her Legal, Feminists and Activists team |||READ MORE

 

Recipes Around the World: Egyptian Kahk Cookies

Nadine Arab of Curls en Route is bringing a sweet treat from Egypt to the ‘Recipes Around the World‘ series!

I chose Kahk as it resembles happy moments from my childhood; they remind me of my grandma and of the Eid holiday. To this day, these celebratory cookies spread joy amongst all Egyptians—grownups and kids alike!

Kahk are Egyptian cookies that are mainly associated with the Islamic Eid Al-Fitr, the 3-day feast that marks the end of Ramadan. These cookies are a cornerstone of the Egyptian culture that dates back to ancient Egypt. Yes, drawings of Kahk were found on walls of some temples!

And in a later era, kitchens in palaces used to make huge quantities and fill them with gold coins and give them out to the people on Eid!

Here’s the recipe for how to make Egyptian Kahk cookies at home!|||READ MORE

 

 

APC must not disintegrate, Buhari tells APC members

President Muhammadu Buhari has advised members of the governing party, All Progressives Congress (APC), to withdraw all pending litigations against one another, and settle for internal conciliation.

The president, who gave the advice at an emergency virtual meeting of the party’s National Working Committee (NEC), in Abuja on Thursday warned that the mutating disagreements could lead to self-destruction, with dire consequences.

He further warned that the gains of the party could be reversed as conflicts overshadow the primary objective of service to the people, urging members to refocus on the larger picture and place more emphasis on uniting the party |||READ MORE

Disagreements can lead to self-destruction – Buhari warns party

President Muhammadu Buhari has warned that the endless disagreement within the All Progressives Congress (APC) could lead to self-destruction with dire consequences if the situation is not tamed promptly.

He, however, charged all members of the party to withdraw all pending litigations against one another, and settle for internal conciliation.

These were part of President Buhari’s remarks during the party’s emergency meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the APC held on a virtual platform and monitored from the State House, Abuja on Thursday |||READ MORE

 

Nigeria's COVID-19 outbreak could impoverish 5 million people, World Bank says

ABUJA, June 25 (Reuters) - Nigeria's coronavirus outbreak may push 5 million people into poverty as it triggers the worst recession in the African powerhouse since the 1980s, the World Bank said on Thursday.

The twin shock of the pandemic and a global oil price crash has pummelled Nigeria, which has Africa's largest economy mainly because it is the continent's top crude producer.

But Nigeria also has the highest number of people living in extreme poverty in the world, and has not recovered from another recession in 2016 |||READ MORE

 

Bowen varsity sacks 127 workers

Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, has sacked about 10 per cent its workforce.

The affected staff were said to have received mail intimating them of the termination of their appointment on Tuesday after their salaries for the month of June were paid.

One of the affected staff members said 127 workers across all departments and sections of the institution were affected |||READ MORE

WHO warns of oxygen shortage as COVID cases set to top 10 million

GENEVA (Reuters) - The world faces a shortage of oxygen concentrators as the number of worldwide cases of coronavirus infection nears the 10 million mark, the World Health Organization head said on Wednesday.

"Many countries are now experiencing difficulties obtaining oxygen concentrators," WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a news conference. "Demand is currently outstripping supply."

The new coronavirus has hit 9.3 million people and killed more than 480,000 so far and is rising by about 1 million cases per week. This has pushed oxygen demand to 88,000 large cylinders per day, or 620,000 cubic metres of oxygen, Tedros said |||READ MORE

 

Reactions greet Social Media as tremor rocks Ghana

Some parts of Ghana, mainly the central region and the surrounding areas of Accra, were rocked by earth tremors on Wednesday.

The tremors, which started at about 10:40 p.m., was reported to have occurred three times in the space of 10 minutes.

Residents of Ghana in Accra New Town, Dansoman, Kwashiman, Osu, McCarthy Hill, Ablekuma Manhean, Haatso Kaneshie, Achimota, Adenta, Circle, among others, said they felt the movement |||READ MORE

Flight resumption: Air Peace flies all its aircraft across Nigeria to demonstrate airworthiness

Air Peace airline Thursday flew all its aircraft from Lagos to Abuja and Port Harcourt and finally returned to Lagos to test and demonstrate their airworthiness in preparation for flight resumption as the nation awaits flight resumption date.

The flights, tag ” Shakedown flights ,” were conducted without passengers inside the aircraft. The entire fleet of 25 aircraft which includes three wide body aircraft, the Boeing 777s.was deployed in the show of strength and airworthiness flights.

Speaking about the flight, the Spokeman of Air Peace airline, Mr Stanley Olisa said that the flights were aimed at ensuring that the aircraft are in tip-top condition, having been grounded for close to three months though they have been under very strict storage maintenance |||READ MORE

Why World Bank backs Osinbajo-led power reforms with $750m

The World Bank Board has approved a $750 million facility for the Nigerian Power Sector in a bid to support the Buhari administration in providing constant power supply to Nigerians.

The facility under the Bank’s The Power Sector Recovery Programme (PSRP) buys time in favour of the Nigerian consumers as it forestalls the increase of tariffs especially for the lowest rungs of the consumers and imposes an obligation on DISCOS to step up their service delivery including issues of metering.

The comprehensive power reforms being instituted by President Muhammadu Buhari has seen the administration sign strategic power deals including one with the German government and Siemens |||READ MORE

Conditions for reopening schools: Provide facilities in schools, ASUU, NUT, others tell FG

Critical stakeholders in the education sector have called on the government to lead by example by providing all the facilities required for a safe reopening of schools during this COVID-19 pandemic in those schools it owns.

The stakeholders, the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, the Nigeria Union. of Teachers. NUT, the National Parent Teacher Association of Nigeria, NAPTAN, and the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools, NAPPS, stated this in chats with Vanguard on Thursday.

While describing the conditions listed by the government as good, they, however, faulted it, saying most of the conditions cannot be met in government-owned schools |||READ MORE

 

Jennifer Lopez invites New York nurse to party with her

Jennifer Lopez has offered to play host to a New York nurse at one of her future concerts as a thank you for her hard work during the coronavirus pandemic.

The superstar surprised emergency room medic Cassidy Toben during a video chat for U.S. network NBC's virtual Peacock At-Home Variety Show, for which she was interviewed by Today show anchors Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb about working on the front lines.

In the middle of the chat, the co-hosts noted Toben was a J.Lo superfan and then pretended to give the On the Floor hitmaker a call, before she appeared onscreen, much to the nurse's surprise |||READ MORE

 

Police can’t be everywhere – IGP

Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Adamu on Monday said the Police can’t be everywhere, at the same time.

Adamu stated this in Gombe during the state inauguration of the Community Policing Advisory Committee, which will be co-chaired by the Emir of Gombe, Sheu Abubakar, and the state Police Commissioner, Maikudi Sheu.

The IGP, who was represented by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, in charge of Zone 3, Haliru Gwandu, said there was no better time than now for community policing to commence |||READ MORE

 

N-Power to absorb 400,000 applicants for third batch

THE Federal Government has said 400,000 applicants will be absorbed into the third batch of its N-Power National Social Investment Scheme (NSIP).

Last week, the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development announced that it would begin the enrolment of the third batch of N-Power beneficiaries on June 26, 2020.

The ministry explained that the enrolment will provide opportunities for more Nigerian youths to access the programme, in furtherance of President Muhammadu Buhari’s vision of lifting 100 million Nigerians out of poverty |||READ MORE

Britney Spears Wears a Bikini and a Face Mask on a Beach Date with Boyfriend Sam Asghari

Britney Spears and boyfriend Sam Asghari enjoyed a day at the beach — and the couple did their bit to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Spears, 38, shared several snaps from their day on the sand on Instagram Monday, writing in the caption, "All you need is love and the beach …. @samasghari 🌸👙💋 !!!!!"

The photos included the couple, who have been dating since 2017, holding hands while facing the ocean and laying on towels side-by-side |||READ MORE

Revealed: Scars of Covid-19 could last for life as doctors warn of long-term damage to health

One in three patients who recover from coronavirus could be harmed for life, with long-term damage to their lungs, as well as chronic fatigue and psychological disturbances, research suggests.

Experts said there was growing evidence that the virus could cause persistent or even permanent trauma, including impairment to the brain and an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

NHS guidance seen by The Telegraph suggests that around 30 per cent of patients who recover from Covid-19 may be left with damaged and scarred lung tissue, if it follows patterns of similar diseases |||READ MORE

 

10 of the best books set in Ireland – that will take you there

I was born in Toronto and moved to Ireland as a boy, where I spent some formative years in a planned, Khrushchevian-style satellite town in south County Clare. Settlers arrived in waves from Belfast, London, New York or further afield – from cities throughout Chile and South Africa. In this multicultural outpost, populated by residential tourists, we became wry observers of traditional nuances.

For me, Ireland’s political, historical and cultural landscapes were first properly discovered in the country’s literature. The greats, such as Wilde, Yeats and Joyce, offered signposts to the past while more contemporary writers, including Roddy Doyle, Flann O’Brien and Jamie O’Neill, shone a light on lesser-heard Irish voices. And so my selection of novels echoes Ireland’s literary journey from pre-famine to the present day |||READ MORE

More evidence that lack of vitamin D is linked to COVID-19 severity

New European research has added to the growing body of evidence which suggests that a vitamin D deficiency could be linked with developing a more severe case of COVID-19.

Carried out by researchers at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, and the University of Liverpool, UK, the new study looked at 117 countries which had 150 or more COVID-19 cases to see how the virus affects different populations in different ways.

The researchers gathered data on people aged 65 and over, each country's population density, the latitude of the capital city and air pollution levels |||READ MORE

Snoop Dogg honours Kobe Bryant at 2020 ESPY Awards

Snoop Dogg paid tribute to the late Kobe Bryant during the virtual 2020 ESPY Awards on Sunday night.

The Gin and Juice star performed a rap tribute to the NBA (National Basketball Association) legend, who, along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, passed away in a helicopter crash in January.

Snoop, real name Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr., rapped as video of Kobe, as well as footage of the many stunning murals that have popped up in tribute to him, played |||READ MORE

You Won't Believe What Lady Gaga Got Her Dad for Father's Day

It’s the thought that counts! Lady Gaga‘s dad, Joe Germanotta, revealed that he didn’t exactly get an enviable gift from his famous daughter on Father’s Day, which was celebrated on Sunday, June 21, but he doesn’t mind.

“My daughter, Stefani [Germanotta] — AKA Lady Gaga — she sent me a box of Oreos,” Germanotta, 64, said with a laugh during an interview on Fox Business Network’s Mornings with Maria on Monday, June 22. “And my other daughter, Natali, she’s uptown. She’s in New York City. She’s taking me for a long bike ride.”

The New Jersey native told guest anchor Dagen McDowell that he had a “great” holiday, but was more focused on reopening a portion of his restaurant, Joanne Trattoria, located on New York City’s Upper West Side |||READ MORE