RIZE FM RADIO BLOG: June 2017

Friday, 30 June 2017

Lionel Messi to wed childhood sweetheart today

The pair already have two children together and have known each other since the age of five. The wedding is being billed as the event of 2017 and everyone has been clamouring to get an invitation to the ceremony in Argentina.

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has directed that the budget support loan facility to states be extended beyond a year.

The Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has signed an executive order to back the Voluntary Assets Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS).

Arik Air, Nigeria’s largest carrier, says it will resume daily flight operations between Abuja and Accra, Ghana on July 17.

The passage followed the consideration of the report of the Joint House Committees on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs; and Judiciary, Justice, Human Rights and Public Petitions submitted by the Chairman, Idongesit Ntekpere yesterday during plenary.

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane's 22-year-old son Enzo has left the European champions to join Alaves.

The former France under-19 midfielder, who came through the Madrid club's academy, has signed a three-year deal with the La Liga side, who came ninth last season.

Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has inaugurated a 10-member Land Use and Allocation Committee, with a declaration that henceforth, government will be responsible for the provision and sale of land to members of the public for private, commercial and industrial purposes.

Director-General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dakuku Peterside, says that the Federal Government will revisit the establishment of Maritime University at Okerenkoko in Delta State and six others across the country.

Award-wining Nigerian, Afro-Soul Queen, Aramide has teamed up with Ghanaian and South African, Afro-pop star, Adina, to release a new song , titled ‘Truth’.

G20 Summit to focus on Paris climate deal

German Chancellor Angela Merkel says this year's G20 summit will focus on furthering the aims of the Paris climate deal, putting her on a direct collision course with the US president.

Kylie and Kendall Jenner were slapped with a lawsuit following their release of t-shirts that featured their faces plastered over Biggie and Tupac.

The innately disrespectful tees faced a lot of backlash including a post from Voletta Wallace, Biggie's mother who found it "disrespectful, disgusting and [a form of] exploitation at it's worst."

Of course the sisters somehow missed out on how these t-shirts were hugely inappropriate and Biggie's estate has threatened to sue.

Chance The Rapper

Chano makes waves for the people again by donating his Grammy to a Chicago museum.

The DuSable Museum of African American History will be receiving Chance's "Best Rap Album" Grammy to display for fans.

It's the first Grammy ever awarded to an independent black artist, a piece of important history.

Tory Lanez

Tory Lanez is a father.

With his upcoming sophomore album almost done & having recently ended his on-going beef with Drake, Tory Lanez has plenty to celebrate about right now, but none of it compares to God’s greatest gift… a child.

That's right, Tory Lanez is a father to a newborn son.

Germany's Leon Goretzka scored two expertly-taken goals in the opening eight minutes to set his side on the way to a 4-1 win over Mexico in their Confederations Cup semifinals on Thursday.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo is calling on the leaders of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, to agree on common currency to boost the regional trade.
Obasanjo made call at the ongoing 24th Annual General Meeting of the African Export-Import Bank in Kigali.

People from six mainly Muslim countries and all refugees now face tougher US entry due to President Donald Trump's controversial travel ban.

Report says, it means people without close family or business relationships in the US could be denied visas and barred entry.

Edo State Government has charged the state Waste Management Board to ensure that the state is kept clean at all times or risk disbandment.

Wale Feat. WizKid, Major Lazer, Dua Lipa "My Love" (Lyric Video)

Check out Wale's new animated lyric video for "My Love" featuring Wizkid, Major Lazer & Dua Lipa.

To promote his recently released Shine album, MMG rapper Wale decides to come through today and share a new animated lyric video for his track “My Love” featuring Due Lipa, Wizkid & Major Laser.

The eighth and season finale of the Game Of Thrones could be delayed, as the seventh season which was delayed for months.

This was disclosed in an interview with newsmen by the show-runners David Benioff and Dan Weiss who said that they cannot promise the return of the show by this time next year.

Presidency explains why presidential jet remains with Buhari in London

The retention of the Presidential Aircraft, NAF 001, in London where President Muhammadu Buhari is currently receiving medical attention was borne out protocol, national security, diplomacy and prestige.

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has commenced issuance of approval in the unmanned aircraft operations category with the first Remotely Piloted Aircraft/Drones RPAS Operators Certificate (ROC) issued to Oando Plc.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has arrested Prof. Lucy Ogbadu, the Director-General of National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), over alleged N23 million fraud. Spokesman of the commission, Wilson Uwujaren, disclosed this in a statement he issued on Thursday.

To celebrate the 2017 International Widows’ Day, wife of the Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode on Thursday empowered at least 103 widows across age category with financial assistance, equipment support and skills training programme, during an event organized by her foundation, Hope for Women in Nigeria Initiative, HOFOWEM, at Oregun, Ikeja.

Barely two months after he assumed office, French President Emmanuel Macron posted his official presidential portrait on Twitter Thursday. The photograph, in many ways, mirrors his political ideas.

Flanked by the French tricolor and the EU flag, his hands firmly gripping the table against which he leans with semi-official, semi-casual nonchalance, Macron smiles confidently for the camera.

Photo: Trump takes picture with Chibok girls

Photo shows President Donald J. Trump, his daughter Ivanka Trump, and Chibok schoolgirls, Joy Bishara and Lydia Pogu at the U.S White House.

The magical board game makes a return.'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle' Drops Its First Teaser Trailer

Last September we were given a sneak peek at the upcoming Jumanji reboot starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Kevin Hart.

Now today the first teaser trailer for the film has dropped showing us that Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is going to be a game changer.

Kanye West to Resume 'Saint Pablo' Tour in Early 2018 With New Stage Set-Up

Can't leave rap alone, the game needs him.

Kanye West’s Saint Pablo tour will likely make a return in early 2018 according to new reports. It appears West’s camp has been in talks with Live Nation to resume the Saint Pablo Tour sometime in early 2018 that will feature an upgrade to the infamous floating stage with new “various effects.”

As it stands, the two sides are reportedly “just waiting for Kanye West to give the green light.” The Saint Pablo Tour originally kicked off last August but ended abruptly on November 19, 2016 after he was suffering from what doctors diagnosed as “temporary psychosis due to sleep deprivation and dehydration.” West was eventually discharged from the hospital two weeks later and appears to be working on Pusha T’s new album over the past .

It Will Reportedly Cost Brands $10 Million USD to Sponsor the Mayweather vs. McGregor Fight

The largest sponsorship package for a fight ever.

Recent reports are noting that it will cost $10 million USD for a brand to receive the right to serve as the title sponsor for the upcoming Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor’s super fight.

The staggering $10 Million USD price would beat Tecate’s 2015 $5.6 million USD sponsorship, which is currently the largest single-fight sponsorship.

Additionally, brands can sponsor Mayweather or McGregor respectively for a more affordable $5 million USD.

A team of security operatives made up of policemen, agents of the Department of State Services (DSS), and agents of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission on Wednesday raided the house of former Vice-President Namadi Sambo in Kaduna.

According to an eyewitness who spoke to Punch, the operatives arrived at the residence around 3pm and cordoned off the road, pointing guns and threatening to shoot anyone who disobeyed.

Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL, leading scorer Stephen Odey has extended his goals in this season's campaign to 16 after scoring in MFM FC's 2-1 win over Sunshine Stars on Wednesday.

Clarion Chukwurah Honoured with Humanitarian Award in America

   Nollywood actress Clarion Chukwurah, has received an award from the Mayor of Houston.
   The mother of popular music video director, Clarence Peters, was honoured with the City of Houston Humanitarian Proclamation Award.

The Federal Executive Council has approved the enrolment of members of the National Youth Service Corps Scheme, NYSC, into the National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS, to guarantee them access to quality healthcare services.

Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has proceeded on a 15-day leave as part of his 2017 annual vacation, which took effect from Monday, June 26^th to Wednesday, July 12^th , 2017.

The electoral umpire also said it had received court papers in a case filed by Senator Dino Melaye to stop the plan of the commission from verifying the signatures of members of his constituency asking the Senate to sack him.

Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, has approved the appointment of 14 Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors in teaching hospitals, federal medical centres and specialty hospitals in Nigeria.

Special Assistant on Media to Solomon Dalung, Nneka Ikem-Anibeze, says that the newly-elected boards of National Sports Federations is billed to be inaugurated on July 10^th in Abuja.

The White House has set new criteria for visa applicants from six mainly Muslim countries and all refugees, requiring them to have a "close" family or business tie to the US.

Drake's OVO label has added another signee to the group, longtime affiliate Baka.

Baka, also known as Baka Not Nice, has long been a friend of Drake and a part of his crew, in earlier days as a security guard for the rapper.

Rap's most famous couple may have found their dream home.

Jay-Z and Beyoncé are coming off the birth of their twins and they're potentially looking for a new place to bring them home to.

TMZ is reporting that a gargantuan Bel-Air is being secretly shopped around the real estate community in California and word on the street is that Jay and Bey may be the lucky buyers.

Drake and Nigerian reporter, Onwude, have set tongues wagging after they turned up to the NBA Awards together.

Drake hosted Monday’s first NBA Awards, and he arrived at the joint with Nigerian rising star in the NBA media, Ros Gold-Onwude.Ros Gold-Onwude was Drake’s date for the event, and the duo hit the red carpet together at Pier 36 in New York.

Xi Jinping has arrived in Hong Kong, his first ever visit as Chinese president, as the territory marks the 20th anniversary of the handover from British rule.

His highly symbolic visit comes amid an increasingly tense political climate.
Official celebrations will be taking place, but large demonstrations from rival pro-democracy and pro-Beijing camps are also expected.

Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has ordered that no civil servant who participates in the ongoing industrial action organised by labour be paid June 2017 salary.

Residents of Alegbor Community in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State have taken to the streets in protest over seven months power outage in their area, as staff of Benin Electricity Distribution Company, BEDC, fled their offices for fear of being attacked.

President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has called on African governments to review their respective visa procedures and tariff regimes to enable the continent attract the required investment into its key sectors and achieve economic integration.

Dangote said the review will remove unnecessary barriers to intra-African trade and guarantee real growth and foreign direct investment to the respective countries.

Claudio Bravo was Chile's hero last night as they beat Portugal 3-0 in a penalty shoot-out in the Confederations Cup semifinals in Kazan, Russia.

The confirmation of the nominees followed the recommendation of the House Committee on Rules, Business and Government House.

Presenting the report, the chairman of the committee and Majority Leader, Foly Ogedengbe, who said the nominees were educationally qualified to be appointed as commissioners in the state, thereafter presented the report to the House for consideration.

Federal government ready to roll out the Digital Switch Over, DSO, in broadcasting in all the six geo-political zones

The federal government has announced its readiness to roll out the Digital Switch Over, DSO, in broadcasting in all the six geo-political zones in the country in the next few weeks, as a practical demonstration of its commitment to the project.

Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has congratulated Senator Representing Delta North Senatorial District, Senator Peter Nwaoboshi as he turns 60 years today.

Big Brother Naija 1st runner-up Bisola Aiyeola To launch YouTube channel

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Bisola Aiyeola, has announced the launch of her YouTube Channel called, I AM Bisola.

Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Sheriff Oborevwori, has appealed to traditional rulers in the state to maintain peace in their respective domains.

Oborevwori made the appeal when he visited Urhobo traditional rulers at the palace of the Owhorode of Olomu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Richard Ogbon, Oghoro I.

He insisted that the development initiative of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa could only be sustained in an atmosphere of peace and tranquillity.

Members of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, have warned against outright sale of the energy sector to private investors .

Nigeria Customs Service and the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria, RIFAN, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MOU, to fight rice smuggling through land border into the country

Defence Minister, Mansur Dan-Ali says, Nigeria and Italy will soon finalize a draft technical agreement on military defence cooperation and operations,

The minister disclosed this when he met with Italy’s Minister of Defence, Roberta Pinnoti in Rome .

Barcelona has confirmed highly-rated 19-year-old Carles Alena has signed a new contract.
The Spain Under-19s captain is one of Barca's most promising talents, having risen through their youth system.