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Sadiq Daba, ace actor and broadcaster, is dead

  It was gathered that the film star, known for his role in ‘Cock Crow at Dawn,’ an NTA drama series, died on Wednesday evening. The ace actor breathed his last at the Lagos state university teaching hospital (LASUTH), although details of his death remain sketchy as of the time of this report. Daba’s death comes after he had battled with leukemia and prostate cancer for years. He, however, dismissed  death rumours  about him in 2017 shortly after he was diagnosed with the disease. “I am not dead nor dying I!! God has been and will Always be faithful to me and my plight, because that is my covenant with Him,” he had said at the time. “My doctors have been wonderful and I am responding to treatment. …..my love and thanks to all those who have called to sympathize and empathize with me…..God bless you.” In 2019, Daba also made the headlines after he sought financial support from the public for his medical upkeep. The deceased had an illustrious career in the movie and broadcasting landsca
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"EFCC Should Arrest Him"—Oba of Lagos Under Fire For Keeping $2m, N17m In Palace

  Akinolu's comment has elicited a backlash on social media, with Nigerians asking how he got such a huge amount of money that he kept in his palace. Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, is under fire over  his comment on Wednesday that hoodlums who invaded his palace during the #EndSARS protest stole his $2 million and N17 million. Akinolu, who spoke at the Glover Hall Memorial Commissioning, Lagos on Wednesday, lamented the devastation inflicted on Lagos by the protesters, including his palace. "I can now say it publicly that they stole from my palace two million dollars cash and N17 million, I am now saying it publicly. "I am not a wealthy man, but I am a contented person and Insha Allahu, I will continue to be rich. "Those who committed the offence would not have done that if they knew the implication. But as a father, I won't place any curse on them," he added. Akinolu's comment has elicited a backlash on social media, with Nigerians asking how he got such
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Food blockade: Northern traders meet Yahaya Bello, FFK; list 5 demands

  Foodstuff traders meet Yahaya Bello, Fani-Kayode end supply embargo to Southern Nigeria The Northern Cattle and foodstuff traders have agreed to resumed foodstuff supplies to southern Nigeria, following the intervention of Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi and a former aviation minister, Mr Femi Fani-Kayode (FFK). The traders, grouped as Amalgamated Union of Foodstuff and Cattle Dealers of Nigeria spoke to newsmen late on Wednesday in Abuja after lifting their food supply embargo. The Chairman of the group, Mr Mohammed Tahir, said the association had embarked on the strike in a bid to stop food and cattle supplies to Nigeria’s South-West, South-East and South-South. Tahir said, however, that the association had decided to resume supplies, following appeals by Bello and other prominent Nigerians, who had been pleading with the traders. He explained that the embargo was a way to express the grievances of members of the  association, following alleged attacks on some members of the association
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7 of the Best Cryptocurrencies to Invest in Now

  These are seven of the best cryptos on the market. It has been over a decade since the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto created  Bitcoin , the first and by far most popular form of cryptocurrency in the world. Despite its fame, Bitcoin isn't the final word on cryptocurrency – imitators, innovators and spinoffs have emerged in huge numbers, and there are more than 7,000 cryptocurrencies on the market today. With such a broad range of cryptocurrencies to choose from, how do investors know which is the best cryptocurrency to invest in? From the most popular cryptocurrencies making headlines around the globe to lesser-known digital currencies you may never have heard of, here are seven of the best cryptocurrencies to buy in 2021. 1.  Bitcoin (BTC) The closest thing you'll get to a blue-chip cryptocurrency,   Bitcoin   has dominated the market since the first bitcoins were mined in January 2009 – but that doesn't mean it has always been smooth sailing. Bitcoin prices hit a high of
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20 HEALTHY TIPS FOR 2021

The start of a new decade brings with it new resolutions to improve one’s life, including a healthier lifestyle. Here are 20 practical health tips to help you start off towards healthy living in 2021.  1. Eat a healthy diet      Eat a combination of different foods, including fruit, vegetables, legumes, nuts and whole grains. Adults should eat at least five portions (400g) of fruit and vegetables per day. You can improve your intake of fruits and vegetables by always including veggies in your meal; eating fresh fruit and vegetables as snacks; eating a variety of fruits and vegetables; and eating them in season. By  eating healthy , you will reduce your risk of malnutrition and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke and cancer. 2. Consume less salt and sugar Filipinos consume twice the recommended amount of sodium, putting them at risk of high blood pressure, which in turn increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. Most people get their sodium thro
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Cryptocurrencies: Why Nigeria is a global leader in Bitcoin trade

  More cryptocurrency trading goes on in Nigeria than almost anywhere else in the world, reflecting a loss of faith in more traditional forms of investment, as Ijeoma Ndukwe reports. Tola Fadugbagbe recalls moving to Lagos from his small south-western town 10 years ago with dreams of brighter prospects. Instead, the 34-year-old ended up in a series of odd jobs earning the minimum wage to survive - a typical story for many young Nigerians who are just trying to get by. It was not until 2016 that online adverts for Bitcoin piqued his interest and he began his cryptocurrency journey. "I started intensive research," Mr Fadugbagbe told the BBC. "I was spending hours every day watching videos on YouTube and reading articles about Bitcoin. I didn't have much money so I started with $100 to $200." At the time that we spoke, Mr Fadugbagbe, who now trades full time and teaches budding investors, said he had cryptocurrency worth more than $200,000 (£140,000) in his possess
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