#BBB NEWS| Statue Of Liberty Spotted With “Refugees Welcome” Sign [PHOTOS]

As Donald Trump proceeded to revise his travel ban, which was unanimously rejected in a federal appeals court this month, the Statue of Liberty bore a “Refugees Welcome” sign on Tuesday (Feb. 21).

Though Lady Liberty has long stood as a pillar of freedom, the National Park Service played no role in the demonstration other than removing the sign less than an hour after its display, The Huffington Post reports.

A group of anonymous activists known as Alt Lady Liberty has since claimed responsibility for the action, which “was taken by private citizens who are concerned about the un-American turn our immigration policy has taken and decided to speak up,” its spokesperson told HuffPost.

#BBB NEWS| Promasidor Upgrades Cowbellpedia Registration Portal, As NECO Reacts To Competition

Sunday, February 19th   2017, Lagos, Nigeria: Promasidor Nigeria Limited, the sponsor of Cowbellpedia Secondary School Mathematics Television Quiz Show has upgraded the Registration portal for the 2017 edition of the competition.

While entry into this competition is FREE, Abiodun Ayodeji, Promasidor’s Category Manager (Dairy)  enjoined contestants to register online at www.cowbellpedia.ng. Also, he advised the candidates/schools to do the following: Go to www.cowbellpedia.ng; click on link to Register your school; Fill the form; Ensure you fill all required fields and complete the process by clicking the Register button.

Ayodeji explained that the new improvement on the registration portal will flash the required fields on the computer screen to alert prospective candidate on the need to complete all the processes.

Meanwhile, Mr Oliver Thiry, Managing Director, Promasidor Nigeria Limited explained that investment in education has assumed an entirely new frontier globally that governments and corporate organizations have come to realize that building capacity in STEM courses which Mathematics is a key component of, represents the driving force for development in the 21st century.

#BBB NEWS| Nigerian Breweries Records 6.7% Revenue Growth, Proposes N28 Billion Dividend Payout

The Board of Directors of Nigerian Breweries Plc has announced revenue of N313 billion for the 2016 financial year. The amount represents only a 6.7% growth from the N293 billion it recorded in 2015.

An analysis of the audited results shows that Results from Operating Activities declined by 15 per cent to close at N52.9 billion in 2016 from N62 billion achieved in 2015. Profit before Tax dropped by 27.3 per cent from N54 billion at the end of the 2015 financial year to N39.6 billion in the same period in 2016 while Profit after tax dipped by 25.4 per cent to N28.4 billion in 2016 from the N38 billion posted in 2015.

In a statement to The Nigerian Stock Exchange, signed by Mr. Uaboi Agbebaku, Company Secretary/Legal Adviser, the Company said the results were impacted by high inflation and scarcity of foreign exchange in the macro-economic environment.

#BBB NEWS| How We Investigated, Charged Justice Ademola For Corruption, Arms Possession – SSS Official

A witness in the ongoing trial of a Federal High Court judge, Adeniyi Ademola, has explained how the State Security Service, SSS, conducted its investigations before charges were drawn against the defendants. (pictured above) Justice Adeniyi Ademola and wife in court.

Mr. Ademola is facing trial alongside his wife, Olubowale, who is the immediate past Head of Service of Lagos State, and Joe Agi, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria.

The witness, Babatunde Adepoju, an SSS official who led the investigations into the alleged offenses committed by the defendants, said he was assigned to the case after a search warrant was executed at the residence of the defendant in October.

Mr. Adepoju explained that he was assigned to investigate the matter following the recoveries made during the search at the residence of the defendants, and other allegations, including those contained in a petition written against Mr. Ademola.

#BBB NEWS| YouTube Will Reportedly Remove 30-Second Non-Skippable Ads

YouTube is doing their part to save its users a lot of time come 2018. A Google spokesman announced the platform is doing away with their traditional 30-second non-skippable video advertisements. “We’re committed to providing a better ad experience for users online.

As part of that, we’ve decided to stop supporting 30-second un-skippable ads as of 2018 and focus instead on formats that work well for both users and advertisers,” said a Google rep.

#BBB NEWS| Lauryn Hill’s Son, Zion Marley, Reportedly Welcomes His First Child [PHOTO]

In 1998, Lauryn Hill released “To Zion” in honor of her first-born, Zion Marley, and it looks like her eldest child is now a father himself. Hill’s 19-year-old son and his girlfriend reportedly welcomed a son named, Zephaniah.

Hill hasn’t confirmed the birth, but Zion’s father, Rohan Marley, tweeted a photo of the newborn on Sunday (Feb. 19) along with a Bible verse from Zephaniah 3:16.

“In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not: and to Zion, Let not thine hands be slack,” Rohan wrote hashtagging the newborn’s name.

Zion also shared a photo of the baby, on his private Instagram account captioned, “If there ever was a question who I do it for…#myson.”

Besides Zion, Hill and Marley have five other children together: Sarah, Selah, John and Joshua. The 41-year-old Grammy winner welcomed her sixth child, Micah, in 2011.

Peep Rohan’s tweet below.

#BBB NEWS| WATCH: Jay Z Is Ready For Jay Electronica To Release His Debut Album [PHOTOS/VIDEOS]

Despite being signed to Jay Z’s Roc Nation label since 2010, Jay Electronica has yet to release his debut studio album. However, it’s looking like Hov is ready to let the fans hear what Jay has been working on.

At a #TIDALXNOLA event during All-Star Weekend hosted by the Jigga Man on Friday (Feb. 17), Jay Electronica took to the mic to gush about the evening’s illustrious host.

“I appreciate you, dog,” he told Jay Z. “I love you, bro,” to which Jay Z responded, “let’s go put this album out.”

There have been a few subtle hints that something from the New Orleans MC would be dropping this year. Director Jason Goldwatch typed the caption “1.7.17” under a picture of Electronica on Instagram last summer. Although that date has since passed, this pressing statement from Hov to Jay should allow fans draw their own conclusions.

#BBB NEWS| Goldberg Excellency Tour: Otapo Bata Drummers Emerge Winner of Cultural Contest In Abeokuta [PHOTO]

Otapo Bata Drummers from Abeokuta have emerged winners at the traditional drummers contest at the kick-off event of the Goldberg Excellency Tour in Abeokuta on Saturday, February 18, 2017.

The group outperformed four other groups at the grand finale to cart home the coveted prize of Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (N250, 000). Ayanwale Drummers clinched the second position and won One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (N150, 000) while Omo Aribido Drummers claimed the third spot and settled for the One Hundred Thousand Naira (N100, 000) on offer for the slot.

The other two finalists, Ayandare Drummers and Paramount Band got Fifty Thousand Naira (N50, 000) each.

At the commencement of the event on Friday, February 17, 2017, 12 groups auditioned at the cultural centre, venue of the event, with five groups emerging from the pool to reach the grand finale.

#BBB NEWS| Buildcon Assures Maximum Security at Pracht Gardens Estate

As part of efforts in ensuring safety of lives and property in Pracht Gardens Estate in Ikota, Lagos, Buildcon, a real estate firm with global recognition has put in place adequate security technology to address any security issue that may arise within the estate.

Speaking on safety measures already deployed, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Buildcon, Mrs. Bukunola Gadzama, said Pracht Gardens Estate has up-to-the-minute safety technology like closed-circuit television (CCTV) also known as video surveillance technology that transmit signals from one monitor to another within the estate.

This is complemented with a functional electrical fence wire that is powered by 24 hours security electrical power transformer, patrol officers that engage in routine check to curtail misconducts, to ensure protection of subscribers and their properties, as well as maintaining peace within the estate.