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 By Chico Mies Nyesom Wike responded on Saturday to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, characterizing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election as a habitual loser . Atiku criticized Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former governor of Rivers State, regarding the recent local government elections in the state.  The Action Peoples Party (APP) secured 22 out of the 23 local government chairmanship positions in this election, which Atiku interpreted as an indication of Wike's lack of support from the populace. However, in response, Wike pointed out that Atiku, having run as the PDP candidate in the presidential elections of 2019 and 2023 and faced defeat, has similarly been rejected by the Nigerian electorate. “ We have never participated in local government elections. Did we contest the Rivers Local Government election? Did we submit a nomination form? I have heard Atiku Abubakar claim, "Oh, they have rejected me in R...

  By Chico Mies. Nigerian Passport Booklet Passports will be issued from a central location in Abuja starting in April 2025. Nigerians will soon be able to process and receive Nigerian passports from their homes, eliminating the need to physically go to a passport processing centre. Nonetheless, only Nigerian citizens who are 18 years old or older and individuals seeking to renew their expired passports can acquire the new contactless passports. New applicants must visit a passport processing centre to have their biometrics recorded for their passports. The unveiling of the contactless passport processing app took place in Abuja on Friday during a stakeholders' forum, as announced by Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior. It has been learned that the contactless passport processing project, aimed at reducing human contact, is being managed by two Nigerian companies, Irish Smart Technology and New World, who have been testing the process for the last nine months. The minister...

  By Chico Mies Rivers State LGA Chairmen being installed  The 23 local government districts' freshly elected council chairs have been sworn in by Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission Chairman, Adolphus Enebeli, gave the chairmen certificates of return, and the exercise took place on Sunday at the Executive Council Chamber of Government House in Port Harcourt, the state capital. Following a high-strung exercise on Saturday, the Action Alliance candidate gained one seat and the Action Peoples Party won 22 of the 23 chairperson positions. During the swearing-in ceremony, Fubara spoke to the newly appointed chairman and advised them to take a patient and calculated approach to governing, much like he did. When elected officials return to work on Monday, the governor stated there are preparations to use violence against them. On the other hand, Fubara cautioned the chairmen to use their election as a chance to serve the people ...

 By Chico Mies. Are you an iPhone user?  Do you find it difficult to get videos for reposting?  Do you depend on others to share videos on your WhatsApp status?  If so, I have something helpful for you. Today, I want to share something new and useful for some of us iPhone users. I understand that some of you have been using iPhones for years but may not be aware of the built-in screen recording feature or may not know how to enable it.  That's okay, you're not alone, and there's no need to feel embarrassed about it. I've been in the same situation. It's not your fault - you didn't design the phone. Someone else did. Therefore, you are permitted if you don't know all the useful features overnight. That's why I've created a quick video on YouTube to show you how to easily enable the Screen Record feature.  After watching this video, you'll never have to rely on others to send you interesting videos via WhatsApp to repost.

  By Chico Mies The transition to the mainnet will facilitate the trading of Pi tokens on decentralized exchanges, allow for their utilization in real-world transactions, and support their integration into a range of decentralized applications (DApps). Pi Network is diligently working to ensure that its mainnet migration date remains December 31, 2024, a pivotal milestone in the project's evolution.  This migration will facilitate the transition of Pi tokens from a testnet environment to a fully operational blockchain network. Once the mainnet migration is complete, Pi tokens will be available for trading on decentralized exchanges, utilized for real-world transactions, and incorporated into a variety of decentralized applications (DApps). Social media platforms are abuzz with confirmations from Pi Network's founder and CEO, affirming that the deadline for the open mainnet migration is still scheduled for December 31, 2024, as initially intended. Source: PI - X PI Network has ...

  By Chico Mies. He stated that the price set by NNPC lacked transparency and was influenced by the elevated expenses incurred in importing fuels from abroad. Aliko Dangote, the Chairman of Dangote Group, has alleged that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has provided misleading information to the public regarding the prices of fuel sourced from his refinery located in Lagos State. In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Dangote highlighted that the fuel acquired from his refinery on September 15th was priced 15% lower than the fuel imported by NNPCL.  He further remarked that the pricing established by NNPC lacked transparency and was influenced by the elevated expenses associated with importing fuels from abroad. He stated that the current situation does not constitute a true disagreement. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) procured a specific quantity from them on September 15 at the international market rate. Additionally, they imported over...

By Chico Mies. Anthony Joshua, the former two-time heavyweight champion, was defeated by Daniel Dubois in the fifth round of their match for the IBF Heavyweight title on Saturday night, September 21, 2024. The two British fighters competed for the IBF Heavyweight title in front of a full crowd at Wembley Stadium.  Daniel Dubois delivered an outstanding performance, decisively overcoming Joshua with a brutal knockout in the fifth round of their heavyweight clash. credit: @Daznboxing

  By Chico Mies Yahaya Bello, the former Governor of Kogi State, has formally accepted an invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), as confirmed by his media office on Wednesday, following consultations with family members, legal advisors, and political associates.  According to a statement issued by Ohiare Michael, Director of the Yahaya Bello Media Office, the former governor's decision to appear before the anti-corruption agency underscores his commitment to transparency. Bello faces 19 charges related to money laundering amounting to N80.2 billion.  Notably, he has sought to enforce his fundamental rights to ensure due process. The former governor has expressed his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration and its anti-corruption initiatives.  EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede had previously pledged to resign if Bello was not prosecuted, reaffirming the commission's commitment to pursuing the case to its logical conclusion.

  By Chico Mies. The Dangote Group has released a press statement to correct the claim made by NNPCL's spokesperson, Oluwafemi Soneye, that their refinery sells PMS at N898 per litre to NNPCL. Anthony Chiejina, the Group's Chief Branding and Communications Officer, characterized the statement from the NNPCL spokesperson as both misleading and deceptive, suggesting it was intended to undermine the significant progress achieved by the Group on September 15, 2024, in tackling the energy shortages and insecurities that have plagued the economy for the past five decades.  Furthermore, Chiejina encouraged Nigerians to dismiss this harmful assertion and to await an officeal announcement concerning pricing from the Technical Sub-Committee on Naira-based crude sales to local refineries, which has been established by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, and is set to commence on October 1, 2024. He emphasized that the current stock of crude was acquired in dollars. It is al...

  By Chico Mies. After more than three months of beta testing, iOS 18 is set to be officially released to the public on Monday, September 16. Users can expect the update to be available for installation beginning at approximately 10 a.m. Pacific Time (1 p.m. Eastern Time) through the Settings app under General → Software Update on the iPhone XS and later models. In the following section, we have outlined eight significant new features that are part of iOS 18, and Apple provided a comprehensive list of all new features and modifications last week. The Home Screen is now customizable In iOS 18, enabling users to position app icons freely across the grid. Additionally, new options for "Dark" and "Tinted" customization allow for the recoloring of app icons. Users can also choose to display app icons in a larger format, omitting the text labels beneath them. Revamped Control Center. The Control Center has undergone a redesign in iOS 18. Similar to the Home Screen, it now...

By Chico Mies In honour of Eid-ul-Mawlid, the commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet, the Federal Government has designated Monday, September 16, 2024, as a public holiday. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government on Friday, in a statement by Dr. Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary in the ministry. He congratulated Muslim Ummah both at home and in the Diaspora on this occasion. Dr. Tunji-Ojo urged the Muslim Ummah and, by extension, Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of patience, sacrifice, and resilience. The Minister congratulated the Muslim Ummah on this momentous anniversary but urged them to make use of the occasion to pray for long-lasting peace and a more wealthy and equitable country.