Queen Elizabeth II told by doctors to rest for at least two weeks after recent health scare

Britain's monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, 95, has been told by doctors to rest for at least the next two weeks and not undertake any official visits, Buckingham Palace said in a statement on Friday, October 29.

"Naija nor difficult like this" MC Morris reveals he's leaving Canada to return to Nigeria due to high cost of living abroad

Nigerian comedian, MC Morris, says he plans to relocate to Nigeria due to the high cost of living abroad.

 

Marriage is not a trap - Oyedepo says

 Senior Pastor of the Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo, has shared his thoughts about marriage.

 

Facebook changes name to Meta

Facebook has changed its name to "Meta".

 

Mark Zuckerberg, founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Facebook, announced the name change in a statement issued on Thursday, October 28.

 

According to him, the change of name will reflect the company’s efforts on rebranding its future operations.

"To reflect who we are and the future we hope to build, I’m proud to share that our company is now Meta," Zuckerberg said.

 

He continued: "Our mission remains the same — it’s still about bringing people together. Our apps and their brands aren’t changing either. We’re still the company that designs technology around people.

 

"But all of our products, including our apps, now share a new vision: to help bring the metaverse to life. And now we have a name that reflects the breadth of what we do.

"From now on, we will be metaverse-first, not Facebook-first. That means that over time you won’t need a Facebook account to use our other services. As our new brand starts showing up in our products, I hope people around the world come to know the Meta brand and the future we stand for."

 

Facebook’s rebrand follows as the social media giant continues to work towards building its futuristic "metaverse", a virtual-reality space in which users interact with a computer-generated environment and other users.

 

In his statement, Zuckerberg added: "When I started Facebook, we mostly typed text on websites. When we got phones with cameras, the internet became more visual and mobile.

"As connections got faster, the video became a richer way to share experiences. We’ve gone from desktop to web to mobile; from text to photos to video. But this isn’t the end of the line.

 

"The next platform will be even more immersive — an embodied internet where you’re in the experience, not just looking at it. We call this the metaverse, and it will touch every product we build."

 

On the defining features of the virtual reality space, Zuckerberg also said users will be able to connect with friends and family, work, learn, play, shop, and create in a manner distinct from how people think about computers presently.

 

"In this future, you will be able to teleport instantly as a hologram to be at the office without a commute, at a concert with friends, or in your parents’ living room to catch up"  he said. 

"This will open up more opportunities no matter where you live. You’ll be able to spend more time on what matters to you, cut downtime in traffic, and reduce your carbon footprint."

 

Meet Nigerian-born Tyough Beetseh who led one of the teams that designed new 2022 Range Rover

Benue-born Tyough Yohanna Beetseh, led the applications delivery and integration project - Global IT Manufacturing team for the build of the new Range Rover.  

 

TY, as he is fondly called, was born in Makurdi. He is an  Entrepreneur, Senior Management Consultant and a seasoned global industry professional who has consulted for some of the world’s biggest organisations, delivering key projects for the likes of Jaguar Land Rover, BBC, EDF Energy, London 2012 Olympics, Department of Work and Pensions, United Kingdom (UK). 

Taking to his official Facebook page on Wednesday, TY wrote;

 

"We did it! This one has my blood, sweat and tears in it, and I am super proud," he wrote. 

 

"In 2018, I was head hunted as a project & programme management consultant to lead the applications delivery and integration project - Global IT Manufacturing , for the build of this vehicle. The New Range Rover.

 

"All we had were rough plans, diagrams of the new build halls and a small team with a big heart.

"I led a team that was, on the average, 10 years older and more experienced than me. I was the only person of colour (black) in my immediate team but got along very well with everybody.

 

"In between , I ran for the membership of the House of Representatives, juggling between Abuja Airport and London Heathrow frequently. Sometimes working while on flights and on trips between Abuja and Makurdi. Sometimes in Nigeria on a thursday and then back to London on the sunday.

 

"In between, COVID hit. We weathered the storm. Kept the project on track. It was hard.

 "After all the early mornings , late nights , weekend working , long meetings, heated arguments and intense presentations. I am super proud of my team’s effort in contributing to the build of this car

 

"Glad we are finally able to share this masterpiece to the world. Indeed , this one has my blood and sweat in it , and I will forever cherish the experience

 

"Someone in my team once joked “ we are building a car that we won’t be able to afford “ , I responded that “there is nothing God cannot do”

 

"Oluwa, it’s now time for you to bless your children with this elegance. After all, we don suffer for am. Amen." he concluded. 

 

Rape convicts and minor abusers won’t be considered for presidential pardon - Nigeria Prisons controller

Francis Adebisi, controller of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) in Lagos state, has stated that inmates convicted for the defilement of minors and other rape cases will not be considered for presidential pardon.

 

World Bank blacklists 18 Nigerian companies and individuals for corruption

The World Bank has blacklisted 18 Nigerian companies and individuals for engaging in corrupt practices, fraud, and collusive practices in its 2021 fiscal year.

 

"How are people supposed to survive?" - TBoss laments increase in price of cooking gas

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, TBoss, has lamented the steady increase in the price of cooking gas among other issues. 

 

Davido’s cousin and rapper, Sina Rambo holds court wedding

 

Davido’s cousin and rapper, Sina Rambo has held his court wedding with his heartthrob. 

 

Warner Bros hits back at 'Batwoman' actress Ruby Rose after she alleged she was forced to work days after having neck surgery and abused on set of the series

Warner Bros movie production company has hit back at Ruby Rose, the actress who played Batwoman on the first season of the superhero drama series, after she took to social media to make allegations against the cast and production company explaining why she didn't feature in the follow up season.

 

Lupita Nyong'o mourns Black Panther actress Dorothy Steel who died at 95

Lupita Nyong'o has joined those mourning Dorothy Steel following her death at the age of 95.

 

Kaduna government to bar unvaccinated civil servants from offices

Kaduna civil servants who are yet to be vaccinated for COVID-19 will from October 31, be denied access to government offices.

 

'He really helped me at Chelsea' - John Mikel Obi praises Michael Essien for supporting him during his early years at Chelsea

Former Nigeria men's football team captain ,John Mikel Obi has praised former Ghana captain, Michael Essien for supporting him during his early years at Chelsea. 

 

Court orders interim forfeiture of Mompha’s luxury items confiscated by the EFCC

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has granted an order of interim forfeiture of 11 luxury items confiscated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission from social media celebrity Ismaila Mustapha, aka Mompha.

 

FG approves gratuities of 102 ex-Biafran soldiers

Payment of gratuity and other emolument of 102 ex-Biafran soldiers who were granted Presidential pardon by President Muhammadu Buhari, has been approved by the federal government. 

 

#EndSARS anniversary: They killed innocent souls and a year later, no one has been punished for those heinous crimes - Falz

Ahead of the anniversary of the October 20 2020 #EndSARS protest in Lagos where gunshots were fired at protesters at the Lekki tollgate, singer Falz has said Nigerian youths will not be silenced by anyone.

 

Villarreal star Arnaut Danjuma explains why he dumped Nigeria for Netherlands

Villarreal forward, Arnaut Danjuma, has explained why he dumped Nigeria for the Netherlands

 

Sports ministry denies allegations officials shared almost $200k of allowances meant for D'Tigress players, after the African champions threatened to boycott World Cup qualifiers until they are paid

 

The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development led by Sunday Dare, has denied allegations its officials diverted funds meant to be paid as salary and allowances for Nigeria's Women's Basketball team, D'Tigres, saying the money is safe with the Central Bank Of Nigeria.

 

Austria’s chancellor Sebastian Kurz steps down over corruption probe, 4 years after becoming world’s youngest leader

Austria’s Chancellor, Sebastian Kurz on Saturday October 9 announced he is stepping down from his position following pressure on him to resign after he was implicated in a corruption scandal.

 

2022 World cup will be my last - Footballer, Neymar reveals

Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil, forward Neymar has said that the 2022 World Cup will be his last as he “doesn’t have the strength to put up with more football”.

2023 Elections: APC, PDP have led Nigeria astray for 21 years – Former INEC chairman, Jega

Former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),  Attahiru Jega, has opined that the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have led Nigeria astray for the past 21 years.

 

IGP denies plans to bring back disbanded SARS

 

The Nigeria Police Force has denied reports claiming the police is set to bring back the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad SARS.

 

Cristiano Ronaldo 'has added to Man United's problem of being a team of individuals - Jamie Carragher says

Former Liverpool defender, Jamie Carragher believes Cristiano Ronaldo's return to Manchester United has actually added to the squad's problem of being a team of individuals. 

 

Ronaldo returned to the club from Juventus in the summer on a two-year contract, and has since scored five goals in five games.

He was named as a substitute for last Saturday's Old Trafford clash and while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer brought him off the bench after 57 minutes, the Red Devils were held to a 1 - 1 draw.

Sir Alex Ferguson including many others criticized the Norwegian for his decision to start Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench for Manchester United's draw with Everton. 

 

Reacting to the situation at the Manchester United, Ex-Liverpool defender Carragher told The Telegraph: 'They remain a team of individuals rather than a team. Cristiano Ronaldo has added to that rather than fixed it. That’s why, despite a brilliant squad, they are not yet at the level of the other three. 

 

'Dropping five points in their last two home games highlighted lingering inconsistency.'

 Carragher added that champions Manchester City remain the team to beat in the Premier League after the opening seven games of the season, despite Champions League winners Chelsea being top of the table by a point heading into the international break. 

 

'They (City) are still the team to beat,' he says. 'There was a question mark against them after failing to replace Sergio Aguero, but it is business as usual for Pep Guardiola. 

 

'They have gone to the two toughest venues and taken four points, justifying being favourites to win it again. They will take some stopping.'

Cops arrest man who triggered US supreme court lockdown

A man who pulled up in his SUV and illegally parked near the US Supreme Court building, has been arrested by the US Capitol Police (USCP). 

 

Sanwo-Olu signs new law prohibiting media parade of suspect by police

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday, October 5, signed the Administration of Criminal Justice (Amendment) Law (ACJL) 2021.

 

India to pay $674 compensation for every death caused by covid-19

India's supreme court has approved the government's decision to pay 50,000 rupees ($674) as compensation for every death due to Covid-19.

The Supreme Court's order followed a petition by the country's lawyers seeking compensation under India's disaster management laws.

India has officially recorded more than 447,000 Covid-19 deaths so far but experts believe that up to 10 times more people could have died in the pandemic.

On Monday, October 4, Justice MR Shah said the "next of kith and kin of the deceased person" shall be paid this compensation. This would be "over and above the amounts paid by the centre and state under various benevolent schemes", he said.

The court added that the compensation should be paid within 30 days after a family submits an application.

 The announcement comes after petitioners in June sought the court's intervention in paying compensation to the families of Covid-19 victims.

They said since Covid-19 was "specially" notified as a disaster under India's National Disaster Management Act, compensation should be paid to the victims.

 

The 2005 law was enacted for efficient management of disasters, including preparation of mitigation strategies, capacity-building and compensation for lost lives, injuries and damaged properties.

 

The law says monetary assistance of 400,000 rupees should be paid to family of people who have lost their lives in a disaster.

 

According to the Indian government, the compensation will be paid "to the next of kin of the deceased due to Covid-19, subject to cause of death being certified as Covid-19" as per the guidelines. The funds for this compensation will be provided by the states.

Users frustrated as Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp crash

WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram apps seem to be inaccessible for some users around the world. 

 

Former Chelsea striker, Diego Costa at the centre' of alleged betting scandal as Police seize £1.77 Million in cash during Investigation'

Former Chelsea striker, Diego Costa has landed himself in trouble after being named in the Brazilian media as the footballer at the centre of an alleged betting scandal being probed by police.

 

Ed Sheeran reportedly paid himself a whopping £21.35 million last year from his company

English singer-songwriter, Ed Sheeran reportedly paid himself a cool £21.35 million last year from his company Ed Sheeran Limited. 

 

Photos from the 61st Independence anniversary ceremony in Abuja

 

President Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Senate President Ahmed Lawan, Speaker of the House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila led other Nigerians to celebrate the 61st Independence day anniversary today October 1.

 

2023 Presidency: Southern Governors’ insistence for presidency to move to south is a sign of weakness - Tafawa Balewa’s son

Abubakar Billy, first son of one of the founding fathers of Nigeria, Sir Tafawa Balewa, has said that Southern Governors’ insistence for presidency to move to south is a sign of weakness.