NEWS 19 – DaVinci BLOG

ENTERTAINMENT - SPORTS
David Luiz And Lucas Moura To Show Off Pads on MTV Cribs Tonight
August 18, 2020 - By DaVinci
Arsenal’s David Luiz and his Brazilian counterpart, Lucas Moura will feature on the final episode of MTV Cribs tonight. This episode will see David Luiz show off his swanky London home and range of luxury cars. The Arsenal defender who recently won the FA Cup with the Gunners will take viewers through his daily routines, his favourite room in the house and what he does for fun. Also appearing on the show tonight is Tottenham Hotspur winger, Lucus Moura. The Brazilian forward will share with MTV Cribs how he spends his time, favourite things to do at home and how…
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International youth day: Atiku sends message to youths on COVID-19
August 12, 2020 - By DaVinci
Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar has felicitated with Nigerian youths as the world celebrates the 21st anniversary of International Youths Day. In a message issued on social media, Atiku advised the youth to ensure to protect themselves from COVID-19 by following health protocols.
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Police arrest 7 people in connection with the murder of #BBNaija star, Khafi’s brother
August 5, 2020 - By DaVinci
Seven suspects including a 34-year-old woman have been arrested in connection with the murder of BBNaija star, Khafi Kareem’s younger brother, Alexander who was shot dead in west London. Alexander Kareem, 20, was shot close to his family house in Shepherd’s Bush, West London on June 8. He was heading home from a convenience store when he was shot in a case of mistaken identity.
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“We Are Not Leaving” – Shoprite Debunks Exit Rumour
August 4, 2020 - By DaVinci
ShopRite Nigeria has debunked the story making the rounds that it intends to close shop in Nigeria. In a telephone conversation with Vanguard, the Country Director for Chastex Consult, Ini Archibong, said “Shoprite is not leaving Nigeria. “We have only just opened to Nigerian investors which we have also been talking to just before now. We are not leaving, who leaves over a $30billion investment and close shop? It doesn’t sound right.
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School reopening: Parents to pay N25,000 for COVID-19 test
August 3, 2020 - By DaVinci
Few days to the announced school resumption date for graduating pupils, parents of pupils in private secondary schools in Ogun State on Sunday kicked against the request of N25,000 COVID-19 test fee by the government. Many of the parents, who took their demonstrations to the streets, faulted the decision of the government to ask them to pay N25,000 on each pupil before they could be allowed to resume.
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Shoprite is leaving Nigeria after 15 Years | Man reveals How Staff Stealing From The Company is a Major Reason
August 3, 2020 - By DaVinci
Nigerians have taken to social media to express surprise after grocery retailer, Shoprite, announced its exiting the country after 15 years. According to News24, the Cape Town-based retailer has started a formal process to consider the potential sale of all or a majority stake in its supermarkets in Nigeria, it said in a trading statement for the 52 weeks to end June released on Monday.
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COVID-19: COCA-COLA EMPOWERS 5000 WOMEN FOR ECONOMIC RECOVERY
August 3, 2020 - By DaVinci
In a bid to upskill and empower women through recovery from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria, The Coca-Cola Company through its philanthropic arm, The Coca-Cola Foundation, has partnered with Nigeria-based NGO, Karis and Eleos Hand of Hope Foundation, to help equip 5000 women with relevant vocational skills and business training. The grant, awarded by The Coca-Cola Foundation, represents efforts to continually make a difference in the lives of women who remain pillars of the society; by providing business-focused trainings through its local implementing partner, Karis and Eleos Hand of Hope Foundation, with the purpose of enhancing business…
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Giving Parents their Power Back: A Guide to DStv and GOtv’s Parental Control Features
August 1, 2020 - By DaVinci
There are few family bonding experiences that create cherished memories quite like settling down for a snuggle on the couch and enjoying a family-friendly movie or series together. In celebration of World Parents Day in July, GOtv and DStv are sharing some of our favourite shows that your family will enjoy. We believe that programme restrictions should be up to each parent to control, which is why you’ll find age-appropriate gradings on all our programmes as well as a Parental Control Function.
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Sultan of Sokoto tells Muslims to stay away from prayer grounds in Eid-el-Kabir
July 23, 2020 - By DaVinci
As Muslim faithfuls in Nigeria prepare for this year’s Eid-el-Kabir, the Sultan of Sokoto Sa’ad Abubakar has advised them to stay away from prayer grounds. The Sultan advised that prayers on Eid-el-Kabir should be done inside mosques. He also urged Muslims to seize the opportunity to pray for Nigeria’s unity and progress.
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Nigeria’s first female combat helicopter pilot, Tolulope Arotile finally laid to rest | Video
July 23, 2020 - By DaVinci
Nigeria’s first female combat helicopter pilot, Tolulope Arotile who died after sustaining head injuries in a ghastly road accident which occurred at the NAF Base in Kaduna on Tuesday, 14th of July has finally been laid to rest at the military cemetery, Abuja. A 21 gun salute was accorded to the slain late flying officer before her remains were buried at the National Military Cemetery, as scores of colleagues, including family members, bid tearful adieu.
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Hushpuppi has not been released, only transfered to another prison – Lawyer
July 23, 2020 - By DaVinci
Gal Pissetzky has revealed that his client Ramon Abbas aka Hushpuppi has not been released from prison as widely reported.
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MTN and Samsung support the fight against COVID-19, Donate 500 Phones
July 22, 2020 - By DaVinci
Partnerships that work!… Donate communication gadgets and SIM cards to Isolation Centres As part of ongoing drive to support the Federal Government’s continued effort against the spread of the corona virus, Samsung and MTN Nigeria have provided communication support to health workers across the country.
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Oyo state govt cancels third term session for schools, reveals how promotion will be done
July 22, 2020 - By DaVinci
A new calendar which will guide the assumptions of schools and other academic activities has been released by the Oyo State Executive Council. The guideline sees the cancellation of the Third Term 2019/2020 session.
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‘Why Adams Oshiomhole is angry with me’ – Governor Godwin Obaseki opens up
July 21, 2020 - By DaVinci
Incumbent Governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki has opened up as to why the suspended national chairman of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Adams Oshiomhole is angry with him. According to the statement released by his media aide, Crusoe Osagie , Obaseki alleged that Oshiomhole is angry with him because he didn’t allow him become his godfather. He further disclosed that, Oshiomhole supported him in 2016 because he had a hidden motive of using him as a pawn to defraud the people of the state.
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Breaking: Ismaila Isa Funtua is Dead
July 20, 2020 - By DaVinci
Founding Managing Director of Democrat Newspaper and former President of the Newspaper Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN), Mallam Ismaila Isa Funtua, is dead. He died of cardiac arrest Monday night.
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Here’s why Kanye West cried at presidential rally (See VIDEO)
July 20, 2020 - By DaVinci
Award winning rapper and businessman Kanye West who recently was officially named a Billionaire by Forbes has been in the news all weekend for a very uncommon reason. Rapper Kanye West who is running for the office of the president of the United States has revealed that his father almost had him aborted
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