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  Benji shoro rounds of 2021 with his new single titled “DEBE“ Featuring Danny S.    The new single serves as a follow up to his previously heard single titled, “Omo tofe ga”. “DEBE”    is a potential monster hit tune that is a must for your playlist. Download Debe Mp3

( AP ) New coronavirus infections in South Korea exceeded 7,000 for the third consecutive day on Friday in a record-breaking surge that has crushed hospitals and threatens the country’s goals to weather the pandemic without lockdowns. Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum said during a virus meeting that the country could be forced to take “extraordinary” measures if the virus doesn’t slow soon. Officials issued administrative orders requiring hospitals around the country to designate 2,000 more beds combined for COVID-19 treatment. Kim said the government will also speed up the administration of booster shots by shortening the interval between the second and third vaccine injections from the current four or five months to three months starting next week. Around 41.5 million people, or 81% of the population of over 51 million, have been fully vaccinated, but only 10% have received booster shots. The delta-driven spread in recent weeks has been accompanied by a spike in hospitalizations and ...

( AP ) Rescue workers rushing to a highway accident found a horrific scene of death and injury after a freight truck jammed with as many as 200 migrants tipped over and crashed into the base of a steel pedestrian bridge in southern Mexico. The migrants inside the cargo trailer were flipped, tossed and crushed into a pile that mingled the living and the dead. By late Thursday, the death toll stood at 53, and authorities said at least 54 people had been injured. It was one of the worst single-day death tolls for migrants in Mexico since the 2010 massacre of 72 migrants by the Zetas drug cartel in the northern state of Tamaulipas. Volunteer rescuers hauled bodies off the pile by their arms and legs, while some migrants scrambled and limped to extract themselves from the twisted steel sheets of the collapsed container. One young man, pinned in a heap of unmoving bodies, wriggled to free the lower half of his frame from the weight of the dead piled atop him, his face wrenched into a gr...

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said 754 additional COVID-19 infections were recorded on Thursday across 11 states of the federation and the FCT. The NCDC stated this on its verified website on Friday morning, adding that the country recorded one fatality on Thursday. It said the 754 cases of COVID-19 on Thursday indicated an increase from the 268 reported on Wednesday. The NCDC added that the infection toll had increased to 215,918, while the fatality toll from the disease stood at 2,981, as of Thursday. The public health institute said 4,662 people were currently down with illness from the virus, while 207,619 people had been treated and discharged. The agency added that Lagos State, the country’s epicentre of the virus, reported more than half of the new cases. The NCDC said a backlog of 595 confirmed cases for Dec. 8, (294), and Dec. 9    (301),    2021 were from Lagos. Amongst others, the FCT recorded (68), Imo (49), Edo (13), Oyo (9), Delta...

The National Reconciliation Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has met with Gov. Inuwa Yahaya and other party bigwigs in Gombe State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the meeting followed a petition submitted to the committee over the party’s Congresses by Sen. Danjuma Goje (APC – Gombe Central). Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe and Chairman, APC Caretaker and Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) had in October inaugurated a nine-member committee under the Chairmanship of Sen. Abdullahi Adamu (APC – Nasarawa West). The committee was mandated to reconcile aggrieved members of the party sequel to the outcome of the party’s congresses. Adamu said at a news conference shortly after the long-night meeting on Friday in Gombe that the committee received one petition in the state. He said that the committee had a mandate to reconcile any perceived misunderstanding, grudges, conflict in the party, adding that unity among the members remained paramount to...

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The name Godwill Richman may not really ring a bell in Akwa-Ibom State’s political circle or even in the fold of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the country. However, for followers of the politics of Akwa Ibom, he has been a major force always working in the background in the state. In this interview with Daily Sun in Abuja, when he visited for one of the strategic and consultative meetings, he spoke on his ambition among other issues. Considering the fact that Alwa-Ibom is made up of heavyweight politicians, have you counted the cost of contesting in the 2023 governorship election? Let me state the obvious that there is a father before the son or the grandson and there can never be a grandson without a father. With all modesty, the political heavyweights you are referring to in Akwa-Ibom State are purely my products from 1999 till date. I started work with Ibrahim Babangida as the Military President at the age of 18 years. I brought in A...

Barely a month to the commencement of the 33rd edition of the African Cup Of Nations in Cameroon, Sudan’s head coach, Hubert Velud has sent a warning signal to Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Sudan are drawn in the same group with Nigeria including Egypt and Guinea Bissau for the biennial tournament. Sudan was one of the invited African teams participating in the ongoing Arab World Cup in Qatar and they have crashed out of the competition. They lost the opening match 4-0 to Algeria before they were humbled 5-0 by Egypt in the second match and later suffered a 1-0 defeat to Lebanon in the last Group D match played on Tuesday. Velud said that despite performing poorly at the FIFA Arab Cup 2021, his team will be better prepared for the AFCON. “I trust my team will perform better during the AFCON in Cameroon. We are going to prepare well and also welcome back some players who have been out injured,” he said. The post AFCON 2021: Sudan coach dares Rohr’s Eagles appeared first on The Sun Nig...

Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr, has expressed hopes that there is a possibility that Victor Osimhen could be in the Nigerian squad for next month’s Africa Cup of Nations tournament. Osimhen has been Nigeria’s leading goal-getter since 2019 when former Manchester United loanee Odion Ighalo announced his retirement from international football. The 22-year-old was Nigeria’s highest goalscorer during the qualification for Cameroon 2021 and the group stages of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying series. But the youngster suffered multiple facial fractures on November 23 during an Italian Serie A clash against champions Inter Milan which all but ruled him out of action for three months. The post I have little hope in Osimhen— Rohr appeared first on The Sun Nigeria .

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has inaugurated anti-human trafficking school club at Government Girls College (GGC) Abaji, FCT, as part of campaign against human trafficking. The agency also inducted the first Anti-Human Trafficking Teenage Ambassador, Miss Mariam Babatunde, to campaign against Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) and other forms of immoralities in the school. The NAPTIP Director-General, Dr Fatima Waziri-Azi, said at the inauguration on Thursday, in Abuja, that it was part of the commemoration of 16 days of activism against gender-based violence. Waziri-Azi said her visit to the school brought  back nostalgic memories even though it was an experience, she had chosen to forgive her bullies. She said that bullying and SGDV have devastating effects on a female child. The director-general encouraged the students to stand up, speak out and play a part in making sure that Nigeria became a human trafficking free na...

In modern warfare, having sophisticated arms and ammunition is critical to any military force winning battles, especially against enemies of the state and other adversaries. Though nothing stops a country’s military from procuring weapons from any part of the world where they are produced, it is more befitting that nations, especially developing countries that are plagued by sundry violent crimes, boost their local capacity for military hardware production. For Nigeria, the long road to manufacturing military equipment and weapons to tackle terrorism, expecially Boko Haram and the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) groups, did not start today. In NIgeria, the Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles, light tactical automobiles designed specifically to withstand improvised explosive device (IED) attacks and ambushes, were severally produced by the Defence Industry Corporation of Nigeria, (DICON) during the tenure of Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd) as the Chief of Army...

Late Senator Abraham Adesanya told us that Yoruba has no plural. We are not Yorubas, but simply Yoruba. That said, it’s time once more for Yoruba to rethink; that was probably why the renowned dramatist and singer, Chief Hubert Ogunde, waxed the hit song, Yoruba Ronu (Yoruba Think), when he realised the need for the ethnic group to wake up, and reposition during the dark days of the political turmoil in the old Western Region. Youruba have a big problem, indeed, multiple problems, from poor leadership to loss of direction, cultural pollution, laziness, cheap compromise and sheer stupidity. Under the late first Premier of the Western Region, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, the Yoruba were pace-setters. Other ethnic groups have caught up with us and even overtaken us. Yoruba Ronu (Yoruba Think). We used to be the artisans Nigeria relied on to build houses, run public infrastructures, do all the maintenance chores, etcetera. Our people were the tradesmen who ran mechanic workshops, fixed vehicl...

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has intercepted a tanker laden with about 36,000 litres of adulterated diesel in Anambra. Its spokesman in Anambra, a Deputy Superintendent of the Corps, Edwin Okadigbo, said in a statement on Wednesday that the driver of the tanker, Abdulraman Ahmed, 37, was also arrested. He was arrested at Ihiala in Ihiala Local Government Area of the state on Dec. 7. Okadigbo added that the NSCDC had received intelligence report about the activities a syndicate involved in the distribution of adulterated diesel and swiftly moved against it. He stated also that the Commandant of the NSCDC in Anambra, Mr Chimezie Obiyo, had reiterated his directive to the corps’ anti-vandalism team to flush out vandals and those transporting petroleum products illegally. He added that the Commandant had also directed that Ahmed be taken to the Command’s Investigation and Intelligence Department for investigation and prosecution. “The war against illegal ...

The Nigerian Army on Wednesday held a valedictory dinner in honour of 52 generals, comprising 23 major-generals and 29 brigadier- generals who have retired and will be retiring before the end of the year. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the one- star and two-star generals were presented with their records of service certificates by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya. Yahaya said the event was designed to honour and appreciate the officers for their services to the Nigerian Army and the nation at large. He said there was need to celebrate and be grateful to God for reaching the peak of their careers, adding that a number of their colleagues who joined the service with them had died. “It is, therefore, my honor and privilege to most sincerely appreciate you all for your sacrifices and meritorious services to the nation and this gesture will in future be replicated at divisional and brigade levels for our retiring officers of the rank of colonel and be...

The Inspector General of Police (I-G), Mr Usman Baba, has congratulated Mr Simon Lough, an Assistant Commissioner of Police, over his conferment with the title of a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Mr Frank Mba disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday. He said Lough, a  prosecutor, was the Head of Chambers, Legal Section of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). Mba said the officer was sworn in as a SAN   following recommendations and approval by the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC). He said the elevation of the Officer was on the heels of his outstanding contribution to the development of law in Nigeria and his enviable feats in the legal profession.    According to him, Lough was appointed as a cadet officer (ASP) into the service of the Nigeria Police Force in the year 2000. “Lough has served in various departments of the Force including the legal section and held national positions ...

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja. The  President of the Court of Appeal, Hon Justice Monica  Dongban-Mensem has revealed that the court disposed off 5, 669 cases and 10, 798 motions in the out-going legal year. Similarly, despite a 51% increase in the number of motions filed during the period under review, she said that the court witnessed a 48% increase in the number of motions disposed of by the panels over the course as at November ending this year The Appeal Court President spoke in Abuja at the 2nd Working Retreat, annual conference of the court and launch of its Rules 2021. At the conference attended by the Chief Justice of Nigeria CJN, Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, Justice Dongban-Mensem revealed that as a result of the devastating effect of Covid-19, a total of 528 judgments  were delivered via the Zoom Online platform during the course of the 2020-2021 legal year. She further explained that 10 hearings were also held by panels of the Court using the forum while In th...

The African Union (AU) warned that travel and entry bans in connection with the emergence of the Omicron COVID-19 variant will limit the free movement of people and goods. The 55-member pan African bloc, in a statement issued, said it is imposing immediate and significant impact on African countries. It called for the urgent rescinding of travel bans placed on African countries following the detection of the Omicron variant. “Current evidence, which underscores global spread and community transmission of the Omicron variant, does not support selective travel bans imposed on Southern African countries. “Penalising African countries for ensuring timely and transparent data dissemination in accordance with international health regulations acts is potentially posing a threat to health security on the continent and globally.’’ The AU stressed that recent travel and entry bans are imposing an adverse impact on the economy which will negatively affect the lives and livelihoods of populat...

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi   A Nigeria indigenous Rice Mills,Labana Rice Mills,has acquired 30,000 hectares of land in Benin Republic for rice cultivation.   The General Manager of the company, whose headwaters is located in Kebbi state, Alhaji Abdullahi Idris Zuru confirmed this in statement made available to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi.    According to him, “a total of 30,000 hectares of farm land are being made available in Benin Republic for Labana Rice Mills for cultivation of rice. In addition, before the land is sorted out, the company will finance farmers in the country through the Government to produce 20,000 metric tones of paddy Rice in 2022 dry season farming”.   Zurun explained that, “these resolutions were made during a joint meeting of Beninous Government’s officials with Labana Rice Mills delegation at Contonou, the Country’s capital last weekend”.   He said that, the meeting with the Labana delegation, was led by its Chai...

From George onyejiuwa,Owerri Palpable fear has enveloped the community of Etekwuru in Ohaji /Egbema  council area of Imo following an early Wednesday morning  invasion by gunmen which led to the killing of two persons. The gunmen  also destroyed properties and left some villagers injured before leaving the area it was learnt. The traditional ruler of the community, Eze Kenneth Okereke, who confirmed the attack to on Wednesday morning, called on security agents to come to the rescue of his community It could be recalled on October 21 that  gunmen had invaded the home of the traditional ruler  and set ablaze his  palace and his official vehicle. The traditional ruler had escaped death by the whiskers . The monarch who wrote a letter to the state governor, Hope Uzodinma, requesting for help, disclosed that he was on exile owing to the destruction of his palace. However, when contacted , the spokes man of the state police command ,Michael Abbattam ...

From Fred Itua, Abuja Yoruba youths, under the umbrella of the Oduduwa Youths Movement (OYM), have said that the oil spill recorded in Nembe, Bayelsa State, has been turned into a political tool by the State Government. In a statement made available to newsmen by Ade Balogun, OYM leader, he said they were surprised that reckless and unfounded statements on the spill could be coming from leaders such as Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State. The statement read: “We, members of the Oduduwa Youths Movement (OYM), have been closely observing events as they unfold since the Nembe oil spill episode started. “We have been monitoring developments in the affected community independently and we make bold to say that we are impressed by the remedial efforts put in place by the relevant Federal Government agencies and Aiteo. “We are therefore not only shocked but also embarrassed that leaders of Governor Diri’s status can jump into the fray in an uncharitable manner and turn the devel...

From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure Unknown gunmen have abducted Rev. Fr. Joseph Ajayi, the parish priest of St. Peter Clavar, Ilara Mokin, in Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State. The priest was kidnapped along Akure-Ikere expressway while on a trip. The abduction of the clergyman was confirmed on  by the Catholic Diocese of Ondo. Rev. Fr. Victor Ibiyemi who confirmed the abduction of Rev. Fr. Ajayi, said he was kidnapped by some unknown gunmen. It was further learnt that the incident happened while the priest was travelling in his Toyota Corolla car. A source revealed that the cleric was traveling to Akure, the Ondo State capital from Ikere, Ekiti State, when the hoodlums struck and whisked him away. The Secretary to the Bishop of Ondo Catholic Diocese, Jude Arogundade, Rev. Fr. Victor Ibiyemi, who confirmed the incident said the abductors had contacted the church, demanding a sum of N20million ransom. The post Gunmen kidnap Catholic priest in Ondo appeared f...

From  Obinna Odogwu,  Awka Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bionomics Nigeria Limited for the provision and installation of 1,000 CCTV cameras in its four campuses in Anambra State. This was to improve and enhance security in its Awka, Agulu, Okofia and Ifite Ogwari campuses in Awka South, Anaocha, Nnewi and Ayamelum Local Government Areas of the state respectively. Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Charles Esimone, in a remark during the brief ceremony in his conference room, described security as a very essential component of the university’s progress and development. He said that the move was in line with his vision of ‘Project 200’ with the mandate of very radical and administrative reform that would bring the town and gown together to meet the basic necessities of the varsity. Esimone said that the project was highly innovative as it comes with no cost to the university; first of its kind and a testimony of th...

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted haziness and sunshine across the nation from Wednesday to Friday. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Tuesday, in Abuja predicted thick dust haze in the Northern region on Wednesday with horizontal visibility values of equal to or less than 1000m during the forecast period. According to it, north central region should expect moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility values generally between 1000m and 3000m, and localised visibility of equal to or less than 1000m throughout the forecast period. “Moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility range between 2000m and 5000m is envisaged over the inland cities of the south along with the south western coast. “However, hazy skies with few clouds are anticipated over the south eastern coast of the country, ” it said. The agency forecast thick dust haze on Thursday with visibility values of less than or equal to 1000m over the northern region during the forecast period. NiMet en...

By Ngozi Nwoke Marriage is a universal institution. Instituted by God in the garden of Eden, it is for companionship and procreation. However, many marriages are facing various challenges across the world. The situation is such that some couples merely live as flatmates, without intimacy or love for one another. Some conflicts even degenerate to the extreme, leading to maiming or killing of their spouses. So, in a bid to strengthen the bond between couples and reduce marital conflicts, the Men’s Christian Association (MCA) of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Lekki Parish, Lagos, last weekend, organised a get-together/couples’ night for those in marriage to mark the end of the year. At the event, which was well attended by couples, the president of the MCA, Mr. Orji Ukariwe, noted that the couples’ night was part of strategies to foster peace and address marital conflicts among couples. Ukariwe further stated that the rate of divorce had become alarming, to a point where bachel...

From Gyang Bere, Jos Member representing Barkin-Ladi/Riyom Federal Constituency of Plateau State in the House of Representatives, Simon Mwadkwon has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been insensitive to the plights of Nigerians due to their unfriendly economic policies and under performance. He blamed the party for the scourge of insecurity in the country and said only the PDP can right the wrongs of APC in 2023. Are you satisfied with the living condition of your people coupled with the skyrocketing prices of foodstuff in the market and current hardship in the country? Honestly I am not satisfied because if you look at the people, you will find out that they are highly impoverished; people are begging for intervention at all levels. But I have tried to do some little interventions going into empowerment of widows, people living with disabilities and we have also engaged youths by trying to teach them how they can fend for themselves and become economically self-reliant...