Burna Boy's Mother Receives Loud Cheers as She Delivers Powerful Speech to Receive His BET Award

Burna Boy has emerged BET Awards' Winner for Best International Act, video category, in the event's most recent edition.

Speaking to the audience while receiving the award on behalf of her son who could not be found at the time the announcement was made, Bose Ogulu, who described her son as restless following his sudden disappearance from the hall, delivered a powerful speech to the cheer of the audience.

"Thank you very much BET," she said. "Thank you Africa. Because that's the constituency for which we got noticed in the first place. And the message from Burna, I believe, would be that every black person should please remember that you were Africans before you became anything else."

This is not the first time the artiste's mother, who doubles as his manager, would impress the audience at an event.

Triple Suicide Bomb Blasts Claim 30 in Borno

In what is described as the biggest mass killing this year, up to 30 football fans are feared dead, another 40 injured, following the detonation of bombs by three suicide bombers in front of a football viewing centre in Borno on Sunday.

Report has it that the attack happened around 9:00pm after a heated argument between one of the bombers and the operator of the viewing centre who tried preventing him from gaining access into the hall at Konduga.

"Most of the victims were from outside the football viewing centre," says Ali Hassan, the leader of a self-defence group in the town. According to him, the other two suicide bombers who had mingled among the crowd at a tea stall nearby, also detonated their suicide vests.

Although no group has claimed responsibility as at the time of report, there is a strong indication that it is a Boko Haram attack.

Mikel Obi to Quit Continental Football

Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, has said that he may no longer play for Nigeria's national team in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The former Chelsea midfielder made the disclosure while speaking to newsmen ahead of the tournament beginning this June.

Mikel who made Gernot Rohr's final 23-man squad for the tournament to be his fourth AFCON since his first appearance in the national team in 2005, said he may have to give way for younger players, hence his consideration to make 2019 his last outing.

Optimistic for a win, he said that the same spirit is what he hopes to imbibe in the mind of each member of the team, some of whom will be having their very first outing for the Super Eagles.

FG Declares Public Holiday

The Federal Government has declared June 12, 2019 as public holiday to mark the maiden National Democracy Day. It would be recalled that June 12 was recently enacted into law to mark the day annually.

Making the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Barr. Georgina Ekeoma Ehuriah, congratulated all Nigerians at home and in the diaspora for their contribution to the entrenchment of democratic rule in the country.

In a statement issued by the ministry's director for press and public relations, Mohammed Manga, the Permanent Secretary called on all Nigerians to continually appreciate the sacrifices made by heroes of democracy, especially those who lost their lives in the process—all for the ultimate good of the nation.

"It's Scary and Sad" - Simi Speaks on Depression

Following the astronomic rate of depression in recent times, award winning singer Simisola "Simi" Ogunleye has identified the causes of depression, which she said is common in men, to include the fear of failure and the need for validiation.

Describing the issue as "scary and sad", Simi made the remark on Twitter @SympLySimi, replying to the tweet of a fan who had asked her take on the the subject. The singer advises confiding as a means of help.

Meanwhile, a recent WHO report indicates that Nigeria is Africa's most depressed country with 7 million people diagnosed with the condition already.

Nigeria likely to Experience large Scale Violence - Jonathan likely to win, Ex-US Ambassador says

A former US Ambassador to Nigeria, John Campbell, has warned that Nigeria is likely to experience large scale violence as a result of the upcoming general elections.

Campbell stated this in a report titled ‘Nigeria’s 2015 Presidential Election: Contingency Planning Memorandum Update,’ which was published and released by the US Council on Foreign Relations.

Music: Tekno x Ice Prince – “Nigeria”

TripleMG act and pop star Tekno teams up with versatile hip hop artiste Ice prince on this track titled “Nigeria”.

With the elections around the corner this record gets a perfect timing and also drives one into a sober reflective mood even while nodding to the reggae tune.

Chadian & Nigerian soldiers kills 200 terrorists in Gamboru, Borno State

More than 200 Boko Haram terrorists have been killed by Chadian and Nigerian soldiers in Gamboru, according to reports.

The terrorists were killed in Gamboru, Borno State during a battle on Tuesday, February 3, Reuters reports.

President Goodluck Jonathan is a Leader Who Will Continue With The Dreams of The Country’s Founding Fathers - Ibrahim Babangida

Former President Ibrahim Babangida has described President Goodluck Jonathan as a dependable leader for the country.

He stated this on Tuesday when he played host to Jonathan and his campaign entourage in Minna.

The former military leader said Jonathan was a leader who would continue with the dreams of the country’s founding fathers.

Babangida said he shared the same passion of peaceful, stable and developed Nigeria with Jonathan.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Speaks on Poor Power Supply “Lights Out in Nigeria” - NY Times Article

Renowned author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie speaks on the issue in her article featured on New York Times, titled “Lights out in Nigeria.”

She reveals that just like the average Nigerian, she experiences the inconveniences that arise from the “no light” situation.

Here are excerpts from the article: