In an effort to quell a protest against the escalating cost of living, police officers discharged firearms to disperse demonstrators in Minna, the capital of Niger State. Early on Monday morning, a group primarily composed of women took to the Minna-Bida Road at the Kpakungu roundabout, voicing their frustrations over the soaring prices of food items. The situation intensified as men joined the demonstration, effectively halting vehicular movement along the road.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised worry about threats of violence ahead of the February 3 bye-elections and rerun. Speaking Tuesday in Abuja at a meeting of the Interagency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES), INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu stated that, based on his experience, conducting isolated elections, such as bye-elections and reruns, can be extremely difficult. He said, “We must pay attention to the potentials for disruptive behaviour by some candidates and their supporters.

TALENTRECAP.COM Singing American Idol ABC/Eric McCandless Reading Time: 2 minutes American Idol season 21 hasn’t even ended yet, but R&B superstar Lionel Richie already bets a bright future for the show’s Top 5. The longtime judge is obviously proud of what the artists have become throughout the series. Lionel Richie Believes That Success Awaits American Idol’s Top 5 During Sunday’s Disney Night episode of the series, the vocal battle between the Top 5 contestants have been intense.

He portrayed Akiro the Wizard in Conan the Barbarian and Conan the Destroyer. He played Iroh in Avatar: The Last Airbender. Before Fame He studied theater at the Pasadena Community Playhouse.  Trivia In 1976, he was nominated for a Tony Award for his performance in the musical Pacific Overtures.  Family Life He had two children with his wife Shizuko Hoshi. Associated With Like Steve McQueen, he was nominated for an Oscar Award for his role in the 1966 film The Sand Pebbles.

Who is Manish Dayal's wife and what about his kids? Here's what we know about 'The Resident' star's family. Actor and director Manish Dayal has appeared on a ton of iconic TV shows and in a smattering of movies you’ve definitely seen. From The Resident, to Netflix’s Holidate, to, yes, 90210, Manish’s star is on the rise. Article continues below advertisement And yet, the South Carolina native’s wife and kids are able to enjoy anonymity, in large part because, well, Manish clearly wants it that way.