How I got robbed of 70,000 Euros in Ibiza – Reality star Kiddwaya
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Reality TV star Kiddwaya has fallen victim to a brazen burglary in Ibiza, losing approximately 70,000 Euros and a luxury Birkin bag.
According to him, the incident marks the second time he has been robbed in the Spanish resort town, with the previous incident occurring in 2022.
Kiddwaya took to social media to share details of the early morning raid, warning fellow Nigerians travelling to Europe to exercise caution when staying in villas.
He alleged that the theft was a coordinated effort involving local taxi drivers, police, and even villa staff.
The reality star advised travellers to invest in extra security measures, including private drivers and security personnel, to protect themselves and their valuables.
UK election: Peter Obi endorses Labour ahead July 4 poll
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In a surprise move, Peter Obi, the former Nigerian presidential candidate, has thrown his weight behind the Labour Party in the upcoming UK election.
This was contained in a tweet posted on his verified X handle on Tuesday.
The endorsement comes just days before the July 4 poll, and is seen as a significant boost to Labour’s campaign.He declared his support for Labour’s progressive policies and their commitment to addressing the country’s pressing issues.
Voters in 650 constituencies across the UK will elect members of Parliament to the lower chamber, the House of Commons, via the first-past-the-post system. To win each constituency and gain a seat in the House, candidates need to receive more votes than any of their competitors.
A party needs to win at least 50 percent of the seats – 326 – to secure a majority in the House of Commons and be asked to form a government by the monarch, King Charles III. The members of Parliament’s upper chamber, the House of Lords, are appointed rather than elected.
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ECOWAS to cancel $500m projects in Mali, Niger, B’Faso
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The President of the Economic Community of West African States Commission, Dr Omar Tourey, said on Monday that Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Republic would lose a lot if they do not rescind their decision to exit the regional bloc.
Tourey said the exit of the three countries would also have a negative effect on the joint forces being planned to confront terrorism and other security threats in the region.
Apart from the $500m projects, the ECOWAS Commission President said citizens of the three countries would also lose the privilege of using ECOWAS passports and cannot register companies.
Tourey said these on Monday at the formal opening of the first 2024 Ordinary session of the 6th ECOWAS Parliament in Abuja.
Lagos eyes water tourism to boost economy
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The Lagos State Government has said it will enhance the potential of the waterways to boost water tourism and the economy.
The Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, said this during the ‘Fuji Fusion Lori Omi’ event held at MV Adimu Orisha barge by Lagos Ferry Services.
In a statement made available to The PUNCH on Monday, she said, “The state government is committed to enhancing water tourism in Lagos to boost the local economy, create employment opportunities, and attract both domestic and international tourists.
“Hosting an event of this magnitude with the assemblage of top Nigerian fuji artists like (Wasiu Alabi) Pasuma and (Alao Adekunle) Malaika on the waterways aligns with the Lagos State Government’s vision of promoting the state as a prime tourist destination in Nigeria.”
The Managing Director of LAGFERRY, Ladi Balogun, pointed out that featuring renowned Fuji musicians demonstrated Lagos’ status as a hub for entertainment and tourism.