Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission, ANSIEC, has said that it would not use the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, BVAS, for the Local Government elections on September 28, stressing that it is not reliable. The Commissioner in charge of Information and Logistics, ANSIEC, Anthony Nnalue made this known disclosure at a sensitisation programme organised by the International Peace and Civil Responsibility Centre, IPCRC, on Thursday in Awka. Speaking at the programme, which was organised for accredited election observers and media personnel, Nnalue said the commission would deploy manual accreditation, adding that it was more reliable. “We will not use BVAS but…
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Reintroduced Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate, Rhuthee has claimed that even with a pot belly, she’s sexier than Nelly. She stated this during a conversation with fellow reintroduced housemate Chinwe on Thursday. Rhuthee said Nelly dressing scantily disgusts her, claiming that she looks older than her age. “Cover up, please. Even with my pot belly, I’m still sexier than Nelly. Hide it please, that 33 you tell me, she looks 40,” she said. DAILY POST reports that the reintroduction of evicted housemates, Chinwe, Rhuthee and Dami into the ‘No Loose Guard’ house on Thursday sparked drama. Chinwe and…
American country music legend, Dolly Parton has reacted to the reports that she and Miley Cyrus are seventh cousins. A family history website, Ancestry.Com reported that Miley Cyrus is distant cousins with both Dolly Parton and the late Michael Jackson. Reacting to the report in an interview with Access Hollywood, Parton said she wasn’t surprised by the report, adding that Cyrus feels like family. “We’re so close, Miley and I. I would’ve thought we’d have been at least third cousins, 10 times removed… It doesn’t surprise me because she does feel like family,” she said. “I’m sure [Miley] will get…
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has warned against the devastating impact of brain drain in the telecommunications sector. The Commission urged industry stakeholders to collaborate with the academia and adopt flexible work policies to stem the tide. Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, spoke at the Fifth Edition of the Telecom Sector Sustainability Forum (TSSF 5.0) organized by Business Remarks in Lagos, emphasizing the importance of talent development and retention in the telecom sector. Maida, who was represented by the NCC Lagos Zonal Controller, Mr. Tunji Jimoh, noted that talent was the lifeblood of innovation and development,…
Arsenal legend, Ian Wright has predicted the winner of this weekend’s Premier League clash involving Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. United will welcome Spurs at Old Trafford on Sunday, as both teams look to climb up the Premier League table after an inconsistent start. Both United and Spurs are on seven points after five league games and that puts them in 11th and 10th positions, respectively, in the table. Tottenham came from behind to beat Brentford 3-1 in their last league outing and defeated Qarabag 3-0 in the Europa League on Thursday night. Meanwhile, Manchester United played out a 1-1…
American R&B star, Solána Imani Rowe, popularly known as SZA, has said she’s “tired” of not being a bug. According to the singer, her desire to be a bug inspired her bug prosthetics for her appearance on a recent episode of the ‘Hot Ones’ podcast. “No other reason, I’m just tired of being… not a bug,” she said of her choice of costume. The four-time Grammy-winning artist shared that she feels more accomplished by songs she suffered for. “I have a harder time enjoying anything if I don’t suffer for it. ‘Nobody Gets Me’ is my goal of like, ‘I…
Nollywood actress and media personality, Toke Makinwa has claimed that Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ stars, Shaun Okojie and Wanni Danbaki’s relationship has ended. According to her, Shaun’s eviction from the show has wrecked his relationship with Wanni who is still competing for the N100 million grand prize. Makinwa spoke in a recent episode of her show, The Buzz. “Let’s talk about the relationships in the Big Brother Naija house right now. I mean, Wanni and Shaun’s ship has been wrecked. Shaun is out of the show,” she said. Her guest on the show, Cassandra corroborated, “It has collapsed.”…
The reintroduction of evicted housemate, Damilola into the Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ house has caused tension in Topher and Anita’s relationship. Trouble began on Thursday afternoon when Topher appeared overly excited to see Dami back in the house as he jumped out of his seat to embrace her. Dami also reciprocated by hugging him tightly. She went on to hail him as “my man”. This didn’t sit down well with Anita. She bared her mind to Topher in a heart-to-heart conversation. “I know who I am, that’s why I’m telling you that I will not fight over a…
The first lady of Akwa Ibom state, Patience Umo Eno is died. The state Commissioner for Information, Ini Ememobong, made the announcement of the first lady’s death in a statement issued in the early hours of Friday. Ememobong said the first lady died on Thursday in a hospital in the presence of her family. He said further details will be provided in due course while expressing the appreciation of Governor Umo Eno to those who stood by the family in this period. “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of the wife of the Executive Governor of…
Following the excesses of Oriokpa masqueraders, which have reportedly resulted in two fatalities and commotion in parts of Nsukka Local Government Area (LGA) of Enugu State, the state government has summoned the traditional rulers and Presidents-General of the affected communities. The state government has equally directed a full-scale investigation into the activities of the Oriokpa masquerade groups in the area, vowing to bring the perpetrators to book. This was contained in a statement issued by the state’s Commissioner for Local Government, Rural Development and Chieftaincy Affairs, Deacon Okey Ogbodo, on Thursday. “The Enugu State Government has received reports on the…