Month: October 2022

Father Breaks 8 Week-Old Baby’s Arm For Disturbing His Sleep

ADEOLA YUSUF

Damaged arm of the two month-old has been amputated after it became infected – report   A Nigerian man identified as Mr, Confidence Amatobi, has allegedly broken his two-month-old baby’s hand for disturbing his sleep. The incident reportedly occurred in Imo. The father allegedly beat his son, identified as Miracle with a hanger for disturbing his sleep, resulting in the amputation of the baby’s hand. The National Human Right Commission (NHRC) and the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Imo State chapter have called on the Imo State Government and…

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Nigerian Editors and Writers as Free Community Laborers, By Farooq Kperogi

ADEOLA YUSUF

If I get a dollar for every time random Nigerians that I don’t know from a hole in the wall want me to edit stuff (entire book manuscripts, articles, proposals, etc.) for them for free, I’d be a multimillionaire! But seriously, what sustains the idea in Nigeria that writers and editors are complimentary communal intellectual wells from where everyone can drink? You don’t ask a doctor to treat you for an illness for free. You don’t ask a lawyer to defend you in court for free. You don’t ask an…

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BREAKING: Fuel Queues Resurface In Lagos

ADEOLA YUSUF

Long queues of vehicles for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) otherwise known as petrol on Tuesday morning resurfaced in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital. Platforms Africa reports that while more filling stations shut their gates against motorists, a few that dispensed the product became centres of struggle as about one hundred vehicles lined up to get the product. READ ALSO: Buhari’s Fuel Subsidy Spending Balloons To N11trn in 8 Years Indian, Kenyan Roots, 42; Meet Rishi Sunak, Youngest UK PM in 200 Years Customs Boss Queries NNPC’s ’60m Ltrs’ Daily Consumption Figure…

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Medical Doctor Applies To Be Ooni’s 7th Wife, Gives Reason

ADEOLA YUSUF

A Nigerian medical practitioner identified as Bella Nifemi has taken to Twitter to declare her interest to be the wife of the Ooni of Ife. Recall that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has been a name on the lips of Nigerians after he went on a marrying spree. He has at the moment, married six women. READ ALSO: “Stop Wasting Funds On A Sinking Ship, Prepare To Handover To us”- PDP Tells Niger Gov, APC Aviation Editor, Wole Shadare, Wins Aviator Africa Award In S’Africa Ten Reasons Christian…

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

ADEOLA YUSUF

… 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

ADEOLA YUSUF

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

ADEOLA YUSUF

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

ADEOLA YUSUF

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

ADEOLA YUSUF

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

ADEOLA YUSUF

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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