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By Dare Omolaja Olabode Oladipupo Tawose also known as Bodman knows a thing or two about entrepreneurship. In his experience as an entrepreneur, he can categorically tell you that, “entertainment is not a thing for pleasure or gratification”. Olabode Tawose is a young Nigerian-born entrepreneur, who according to him ” decided to see the positive, and advantageous side of everything in life.” He is a staunch entrepreneur with a great drive and despite the undisputable dire situation of Nigeria’s economy, Olabode has taken to businesses from an early age as a student. He – Olabode was born and bred in…

Nigerian troops have foiled an attack by the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) on surrendered Boko Haram members and their families in Damboa, Borno state. The Nigerian Army spokesperson, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, described the move as a desperate move by depleted ISWAP. “This antic of terror within terror is being employed by ISWAP to discourage intending surrendering terrorists in their ranks,” Nigerian Army said. “The latest strategy is not unconnected with the frustration of the group as top ranking commanders and members denounce violent agitation to embrace peace in recent times. The army added that, “This palpable…

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya will on Monday 4 October, 2021, perform the flag-off of Exercises Golden Dawn, enduring peace and still water nation wide. Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director Army Public Relations says the COAS will symbolically flag-off all Exercises at the venue of Exercise Golden Dawn which will take place at Ovie-Emene, Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu State. For all intents and purposes, it should be noted that these Field Training Exercises (FTEs) are routines conducted yearly by the Nigerian Army (NA), designed to effectively check all forms of criminality and…

The National Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, on Monday suspended its 63-day old industrial action, the president of the association said after a National Executive Council resolution, NEC. The National President of NARD, Dr Godiya Ishaya said the suspension will take effect on Wednesday, 6th October, 2021. He said the decision to suspend the strike was reached by NEC after a thorough review of the progress the government had made on their demands. The striking doctors have embarked on a nationwide indefinite strike since the 2nd of August 2021 to press home their demands. NARD leadership had met with Vice…

Japan’s parliament on Monday voted Fumio Kishida the country’s next prime minister, with the new leader expected to announce a cabinet including both holdovers and fresh faces. The soft-spoken scion of a Hiroshima political family, Kishida beat popular vaccine chief Taro Kono to win leadership of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party last week. He easily won a vote Monday in parliament’s lower house, where the LDP’s ruling coalition holds a commanding majority, taking 311 votes to the 124 for opposition leader Yukio Edano. “This chamber names Mr. Fumio Kishida as the prime minister,” lower house speaker Tadamori Oshima declared after…

Gunmen have reportedly kidnapped a lecturer at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba, Akoko, AAUA, Ondo state. The academic, Mayowa David Adinlewa was abducted during the weekend along Akure-Ikere-Ekiti road. The abductors have contacted the lecturer’s brother, Toyin, demanding for N10 million ransom. It was gathered that the victim was on his way to visit his his family at Ikere in Ekiti when he was waylaid by the gunmen. The assailants have reportedly spoken to Adinlewa’s wife, warning her against alerting the police if she wanted to see her husband alive. It was also gathered that the victim spoke with his wife…

Peter Obi serially violated the law by failing to declare to the Code of Conduct Bureau the companies and assets he tucked away in secrecy havens. Peter Obi, the ex-governor of Anambra State in Southeastern Nigeria, is widely regarded in Nigeria as an advocate of good governance, openness, and transparency. In addition to speeches on his governance records and statistics-laden prescriptions for Nigeria’s development, he likes to talk about how hugely successful he became in business before diving into politics. In speeches and in printed literature, Mr Obi is never shy, reeling out his numerous business affiliations and accomplishments. On…

A pregnant woman and her three-year-old child have been reportedly abducted by bandits in Yobe state on her way back from a routine medical check-up. It was gathered that the middle-aged woman had boarded a tricycle from Damaturu Specialists Hospital. A source close to the family said that her relatives became worried when she did not return home after 7pm on Friday. The victim’s husband had already reached out to the police to report the disappearance of his wife. He was contacted few hours later by an unknown number to pay the sum of two million naira if he wanted…

Whitemoney has emerged as the winner of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 6 (Shine Ya Eye) edition. Liquorose ended up as the first runner-up as Emmanuel, Angel, Cross, and Pere were evicted on Sunday. Whitemoney, whose real name is Hazel Onou, hails from Enugu state and resides in Lagos. The 29-year-old TV star hinted several times during the show that he had a rough childhood as he had to live from hand to mouth with his mother. BBNaija: Whitemoney says he can’t be evicted The TV star has also mentioned that part of his hustle included commercial photography, fixing generator…

Tens of thousands of people have marched at rallies across all 50 US states in support of abortion rights. They have been galvanised in opposition to a new Texas law that severely limits access to abortions in the state. Pro-choice supporters across the country fear that constitutional rights may be rolled back. In the coming months, the Supreme Court is set to hear a case that could overturn Roe v Wade – the 1973 decision that legalised abortion nationwide. In Washington DC, demonstrators marched to the Supreme Court building, holding signs such as “Make abortion legal”. The start of the…