Day: October 24, 2022

“Stop Wasting Funds On A Sinking Ship, Prepare To Handover To us”- PDP Tells Niger Gov, APC

Daniel Atori

… Says Sani Bello planning to go on 7 month leave         MINNA: The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Campaign Council in Niger State has on Monday asked Governor Abubakar Sani Bello not to waste funds on any failed campaigns of the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying the party is a sinking ship The PDP also advised the Governor Sani Bello led ruling APC to just prepare to handover as the People’s Democratic Party has taken over the state and just waiting for May 29th, 2023 for the…

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Aviation Editor, Wole Shadare, Wins Aviator Africa Award In S’Africa

Damilola Olonade

Shadare, a member and resource person on Platforms Africa forum, an e-community of intellectuals, opinion leaders and policy moulders in Africa, is a serial award winner   A veteran aviation journalist, Wole Shadare, has won the Aviator Africa Award In South Africa. Platforms Africa reports that Shadare, who edits the aviation page of New Telegraph, won the digital content category of the award. He announced this award on his verified Facebook page on Monday, pouring eulogies on those who voted him for the laurel. READ ALSO: Africa’s Aviation in Turbulence,…

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Indian, Kenyan Roots, 42; Meet Rishi Sunak, Youngest UK PM in 200 Years

Gbenga Adeoti

His parents were born in Kenya, Africa. Like many of his past counterparts, He studied Philosophy, Politics & Economics (and not any professional course). During his oath taking as MP in 2019, he used Bhagavad Gita (very interesting book to read), a small literature book of Hindu religion. This is the story of Rishi Sunak. Just seven short weeks ago, it looked as if it might be all over for Rishi Sunak. The former Chancellor of the Exchequer – the UK’s title for its chief finance minister – made a…

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How To Avoid Imminent ‘Terror Attacks In Nigeria,’ US Says, DSS Reacts

Scott Matthew

The United States of America has issued a security alert on alleged plans by criminal elements to cause an elevated risk of terror attacks in Nigeria, specifically in Abuja. The United States of America raised the alert in a statement by its Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, on Sunday. It therefore advised its citizens to avoid all non-essential travel or movement, stay alert, avoid crowds and charge their phones in case of any emergency. The security alert, dated October 23, 2022, was posted by the US Embassy in Abuja on…

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Ten Reasons Christian Sisters Remain Unmarried, (1) By Ayo Akerele

Ayo Akerele

I had the privilege of speaking at a Christian women’s conference in February 2021. Among other issues, the question on the lips of the majority of the women was, “Why are many Christian women waiting for so long to get a man?’. I tried as much as possible to answer their questions, and here are some of the issues I raised on delay in marriage. 1 High standard setters A lot of Christian women are still waiting because they have set for themselves very unrealistic and unattainable standards of the…

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20-Yr-Old Lady Found Wandering In Lagos, Can’t Remember Address

Ganiyu Amodu

A 20-year-old lady, Precious Leonard, has been found wandering in Lagos. However, the lady can’t remember anything but her name when she was found by the police wandering around. This development was confirmed by the spokesman of the Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin. In a tweet on her Twitter page, Hundeyin added “She cannot remember anything but her name and age. “She is currently with the police, safe. “Kindly share this information with her family and friends to enable them get reunited.

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GTCO Tops Banks With Bad Media Reputation In 2022 – Report

Abibat Babalola

Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO Plc) has been ranked as the leading bank with negative media reputation in the third quarter 2022. A new report released by P + Measurement Services, a data-driven media intelligence firm, listed the top five banks by negative media reputations to include; GTCO with 37 percent, First City Monument Bank (FCMB) with 28 percent, Zenith Bank with 15 per cent, United Bank for Africa (UBA) with 11 per cent and Fidelity Bank with nine per cent accordingly. READ ALSO: Polaris Bank Acquired for N50bn…

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Buhari’s Fuel Subsidy Spending Balloons To N11trn in 8 Years

Scott Matthew

The President while campaigning in 2015, kicked against the fuel subsidy scheme that was implemented by the previous administration   The subsidy spending on Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, by the administration of the President Muhammadu Buhari, will hit N11 trillion from when it came to power in 2015 till May 2023, baring any unforseen circumstances that could make it more. Already the government has, according to a report by Punch, spent about N6.88tn in subsidising the commodity, according to data obtained from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited…

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BREAKING: Rishi Sunak, Indian With East African Roots, Is UK Prime Minister

Efe Wellington

Jacob Rees-Mogg, the business secretary, who said three days ago that it was “Boris or bust,” has now congratulated Sunak Rishi Sunak, Indian with East African roots, has been elected as the new leader of the Conservative Party and will now be named the UK prime minister. He was announced as the new leader of the UK in a tweet on the Conservatives Twitter handle on Monday. Three days ago Jacob Rees-Mogg, the business secretary, said it was “Boris or bust”. He has not deleted that tweet, but he has congratulated Rishi…

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