Day: December 22, 2022

Argentina Mulls Printing Messi’s Face on Banknote

Aoko Benjamin

After the talismanic forward guided Argentina to their first World Cup win since 1986 in Mexico, Lionel Messi has been at the centre of discussions to have his face put onto a new 1,000 peso bill, Daily Mail reports. According to a local newspaper, El Financiero, the Central Bank of the Republic of Argentina is eager to mark the national team’s historic win in Qatar and has been working on ideas since before the epic 4-2 shootout win in the final over France. Mock-ups of the 1,000 peso note being discussed…

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Actress Iyabo Ojo Flaunts Her New Man On 45th Birthday

Abibat Babalola

Famous Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has unveiled her new lover’s profile to the public as she celebrated her 45th birthday. In her birthday post, the actress disclosed that the Chief Executive Officer of Upfront and Personal Management, Paul Okoye, better known as Paulo, was her lover. Before her announcement, recall that the mother of two had earlier hinted at dating an Igbo man and promised to disclose his identity to the world at the right time. In the caption, the actress referred to Paulo as “Obi’m,” which is loosely translated…

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Nigerian Comedian, MC Peteru Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

Popular Ibadan-based comedian, Tobi Owomoyela, also known as MC Peteru died on Wednesday at 35 years of age. The family has not revealed the cause of his death. His colleagues and social media influencers in the entertainment industry have flooded Instagram and Twitter to mourn his exit. Peteru is survived by Bryan, his child, who is with his mother in the United States. Many of his followers have also taken to the last post he made on 1 November 2022 to express their shock and condolences. Peteru before his demise…

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JUST IN: Buhari Submitted Error-Filled Budget — Lawan

Aliyu Aliyu

Lawan, who failed in his scheme to succeed Buhari as President,  also lost out on his re-election bid to the Senate under the auspices of the ruling APC   The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has disclosed that the 2023 Appropriations Bill submitted by the President Muhammadu Buhari to the National Assembly is filled with errors. The President of the Senate made this known on Thursday during plenary before the Senate adjourned. Lawan, who schemed to succeed Buhari, lost out on plan and his re-election bid to the Senate…

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BREAKING: Basketmouth’s Marriage Crashes 6 Weeks After 12th Anniversary

Precious Ibekwe

“We move forward separately…my wife and I have made the difficult decision to end our marriage.”   Popular Comedian, Bright Okpocha, majorly known as Basketmouth, on Thursday, announced a breakup with his wife, Elsie Okpocha. Platforms Africa reports that the erstwhile couple got married on November 6, 2010, twelve years and six weeks ago. The ace Comedian celebrated Elsie’s 44th birthday anniversary around September but failed to celebrate their annual wedding anniversary which usually comes up in November. Taking to his verified social media to announce their divorce, Basketmouth wrote,…

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Diploma To Ph.D; Inspiring Story of LASU Scholar, Khadijat Adedeji-Olona

ADEOLA YUSUF

Adedeji-Olona’s research interest, the thesis that earned her highest academic degree in Communication and Media Studies at Lagos State University, and an emotional article she wrote about her bumpy road to Ph.D   A Certified ATLAS.ti Professional Trainer,. Khadijat Adedeji-Olona, has successfully defended her thesis for the award of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Communication Studies. Platforms Africa reports that Adedeji-Olona who faced a board, comprising Professors of Communications at the School of Post-graduate studies, Lagos State University, Ojo, will be officially pronounced a Ph.D holder at the next convocation…

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NCDMB Rewards Staff, Marks Year-End

Efe Wellington

It was a night of colour and revelry at the Nigerian Content Towers, Yenagoa, Corporate Headquarters of Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), as Management, staff and guests rollicked and carolled to close the year 2022. All attired in white, with few exceptions among guests, the audience had the best of classical music and the like from the globally acclaimed Warri Choral Society, while outstanding Nigerian musicians including Tiwa Savage, and comedians completed the pack. Tunes from the German-British composer George Handel and the best of Mozart were among…

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Why Nigeria Embargoed Barite Importation For Oil Firms – Ginah

ADEOLA YUSUF

General Manager, Corporate Communications and Zonal Coordination Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Dr. Ginah O. Ginah, in this interview, opens up on high deposit of Barite in Nigeria’s middle belt and what the board is doing on IOCs application for importation of same material. Excerpts;   You spoke about LPG, what is the state of Nigeria in terms of its usage? We have issues with LPG usage in Nigeria, the country is far behind other African countries and this is causing a lot of health problems. Far in…

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NCDMB Deepens Gas Engagement As Nigeria’s Transition Fuel

ADEOLA YUSUF

GM, Corporate Communications, NCDMB, Dr. Ginah O. Ginah, tasks media on adequate attention to Government’s aspirations in the Gas Sector The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), deepened engagement for fas as Nigeria’s transition fuel with capacity building workshop for journalists in Lagos. Platforms Africa reports that the workshop is themed: “Enhancing Media Competencies to Support Nigerian Content in a Gas Economy.” Giving his detailed remarks at the Workshop, Dr. Ginah O. Ginah, General Manager, Corporate Communications & Zonal Coordination, NCDMB, highlighted strategies by the board to making gas…

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U.S-Based Professor, Abdul Shitta-Bey, Donates 24 Computers To LASU

Precious Ibekwe

Emulate him, Dean, Faculty of Arts, Lasu, Prof. Moshood Salisu, charges other LASU Alumni to give back to alma mata As part of his contribution to boost learning and encourage scholarship, an alumnus of Lagos State University (LASU), professor Olanrewaju Abdul Shitta-Bey , has donated 24 computers to the Faculty of Arts and the Department of Philosophy. Shitta-Bey graduated from the Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts, Lasu with a Second Class Upper Division in 2004. Handing over the computers to the Dean, Faculty of Arts, Lasu, Prof. Moshood Salisu,…

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