Month: August 2022

North-West, South-West Lead as INEC Registers 96.2 million

ADEOLA YUSUF

Youths make up 71% of new voters, women outnumber men as Lagos, Kano, Kaduna, Rivers, Katsina top 31 other states   The total number of registered voters in Nigeria may have risen from 84 million to 96.2 million. This, a report by Punch reads, is according to the latest voter statistics released by the Independent National Electoral Commission which states that 12.2 million  voters registered in the Continuous voter registration that ended on Sunday. According to INEC, the North-West geopolitical zone, which comprises the seven states of Sokoto, Zamfara, Kano,…

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Furious German Media Label England’s Euro 2022 Victory A ‘scam’

ADEOLA YUSUF

German media claim England ‘cheated’ in Euro 2022 ‘Wembley scam’ German media has labelled England’s Euro 2022 victory a ‘scam’ after they took issue with a penalty that should’ve been awarded, reports mirror.co.uk The Lionesses claimed tournament glory for the first time thanks to an extra-time victory over their opponents, who have dominated the Euros. Chloe Kelly’s extra-time strike was the defining moment after the two teams couldn’t be separated in normal time. READ ALSO: Nigerian Comedienne, Helen Paul, Becomes Professor, HoD At US Varsity Comedian, Carter Efe’s ‘Wizkid’ Anthem,…

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Why We Are Clamping Down On Unregistered Motorcycles – FRSC

ADEOLA YUSUF

“37 Sector Commanders of the FRSC are to, with immediate effect, prosecute any seen unregistered motorcycle” The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has opted to go tough on unregistered motorcycles across the 36 states of the federation In a bid to stem the tide of the heightened insecurity in the country. This was contained in a statement signed by the Corps Public Education Officer, Assistant Corps Marshal, Bisi Kazeem, on Monday, in Abuja. READ ALSO: Comedian, Carter Efe’s ‘Wizkid’ Anthem, ‘Machala’ Hits No. 1 in Nigeria N165 Per Litre Remains…

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Comedian, Carter Efe’s ‘Wizkid’ Anthem, ‘Machala’ Hits No. 1 in Nigeria

ADEOLA YUSUF

Popular skit maker, Carter Efe bragged joyfully on Saturday after his song ‘Machala’, hits No. 1 on streaming platforms in Nigeria. The song is perceived by several afrobeat enthusiasts as an anthem in honour of superstar singer, Wizkid. Machala is presently trending and it has earned the highest number of streams for the week across all online streaming platforms in Nigeria. READ ALSO: Nigerian Comedienne, Helen Paul, Becomes Professor, HoD At US Varsity Obiano’s sin and Bianca’s dirty slap, By Lasisi Olagunju Nigerians to Pay More For DStv, GOtv As…

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N165 Per Litre Remains Official Petrol Price, Subsidy Continues – Minister

ADEOLA YUSUF

IOCs, Oil Marketers Submit 1,156 Documents As NMDPRA Targets Investment The Nigerian government has said that the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known across the country as petrol is still being regulated despite increase in the price, even as it blamed marketers for the price surge. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, who said this in Abuja, maintained that the government has not deregulated the downstream segment. READ ALSO: Petrol Price Finally Raised Above N165 Per Litre Nigeria Dwarfs Education, Health Budget, Blows N2.84trn On Petrol…

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Teenager, Friend Kidnap, Murder Neigbour’s Son After Collecting N100k Ransom

ADEOLA YUSUF

We killed 13-Yr-Old victim because he recognised us, Suspects tell Police Police operatives in Niger state have arrested two boys for Kidnapping their 13-yr-old neighbor for N100k ransom and killing him after recognizing them. According to a statement by the spokesperson of the Niger State police command, DSP Wasiu Abiodun, the suspects, Usman Sabiu, 22, and Nafiu Umar, 18: were arrested on July 30, following a report of a missing person. READ ALSO: US kills Al-Qaeda Leader Al-Zawahiri In Drone Strike England Defeat Germany 2-1 to Lift Heroic Euro Title…

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Meet Will Stevens, US New Consul General in Lagos

ADEOLA YUSUF

The United States (US) Mission has announced the arrival of Will Stevens, as the new Consul General at the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos. According to the mission, Mr. Stevens arrived in Lagos on Friday, July 29, following consultations in Washington, D.C. He succeeds Claire Pierangelo, who led the U.S. Consulate General Lagos from August 2019 to April 2022. As Consul General in Lagos, Mr. Stevens will be the senior U.S. Government representative to the Nigerian people throughout the 17 states in southern Nigeria. He is also responsible for leading…

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US kills Al-Qaeda Leader Al-Zawahiri In Drone Strike

ADEOLA YUSUF

A United States drone strike killed Al Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri at a hideout in the Afghan capital, President Joe Biden said Monday, adding “justice had been delivered” to the families of the September 11, 2001 attacks. In a somber televised address, Biden said he gave the final go-ahead for the high-precision strike that successfully targeted Zawahiri in the Afghan capital over the weekend. “Justice has been delivered and this terrorist leader is no more,” Biden said, adding that he hoped Zawahiri’s death would bring “closure” to families of the…

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Benin Prison Escapee, One Other Arrested For Electric Cable Theft In Ogun

ADEOLA YUSUF

Nigeria – A Benin Correctional Centre escapee, Festus Okoeguare and one Nancinant Paul Joshua has been arrested by men of Ogun state Police Command for vandalising electricity cable. The two suspects, arrested on the 16th of July 2022, according to Ogun police command spokesperson, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi were arrested following an information received by policemen at Ogbere divisional headquarters that the power. READ ALSO: My Mother Once Told To Throw Me Away – Nigerian Female Paralympic Champion Emirates Slashes Nigeria Service, Blames $85m Trapped Revenue Another Top Oyo Monarch, Onjo…

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My Mother Once Told To Throw Me Away – Nigerian Female Paralympic Champion

ADEOLA YUSUF

Bose Omolayo recounts heart-rending story of her paralysis by Polio at 12   A chance encounter was all it took for Bose Omolayo to begin her journey from hairdresser to two-time Paralympic Games powerlifting champion. For while the Nigerian had no idea of her potential, it was clear to one of her visitors that she could – like the hair she tended – shine. READ ALSO Unstoppable 82 Yr-Old Grandmother Makes History, Graduates From US Varsity AMAZON AMUSAN: TALE OF TOBI, A RECORD-TRASHER IN TEARS, BY ADEOLA YUSUF 5th For…

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