Day: March 20, 2023

92-Year-Old Media Mogul Rupert Murdoch To Marry For Fifth Time

Ganiyu Amodu

But I knew this would be my last. It better be – Murdoch       Conservative media tycoon Rupert Murdoch will tie the knot for the fifth time, at the age of 92 years, he said Monday in an interview with his own newspaper, the New York Post. Murdoch is engaged to Ann Lesley Smith, a 66-year-old former police chaplain in San Francisco and widow of American country singer and media executive Chester Smith. READ ALSO: Countdown For 2023 Ramadan Begins, Muslims Search For New Moon Wednesday Confusion As…

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Countdown For 2023 Ramadan Begins, Muslims Search For New Moon Wednesday

Abibat Babalola

Sultan charges Nigerians to be on lookout for Ramadan crescent on Wednesday   The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto,  Alh. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar has enjoined the Nigerian Muslim Ummah to search for the crescent of Ramadan 1444 A.H. immediately after sunset on Wednesday, 29th Sha’aban, 1444 A.H. which is equivalent to 22nd March 2022. Sultan, in a statement to PlatformsAfrica, said: “If the crescent is sighted by Muslims of impeccable character on the said evening, then His Eminence shall declare…

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Confusion As INEC Declares Adamawa Guber Election Inconclusive

Aliyu Aliyu

Why we did it, election umpire discloses details of dire decision   The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the governorship elections in Adamawa state inconclusive, causing confusion among politicians in the state and across the country. The cancelled votes during the elections, according to INEC, were more than the margin of victory between Mr Fintiri of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and her opponent, Aisha Dahiru of the APC. READ ALSO Funke Akindele Deletes PDP Posts From Instagram Page Hours After Elections I’ve Never Been Happier All My Life’…

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Funke Akindele Deletes PDP Posts From Instagram Page Hours After Elections

Abibat Babalola

The deputy governorship candidate of PDP in Lagos lost, alongside her principal – Jandour- to incumbent Babajide Sanwoolu         Checks by our correspondent on Monday showed that the posts visible on her page of 15.7 million followers were mainly that of her movie promotion and other personal posts. Akindele and her principal, Abdul-Azeez Adediran aka Jandor, were defeated by the incumbent governor and All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in Saturday’s election. READ ALSO: I’ve Never Been Happier All My Life’ — Patrick Doyle Gushes About…

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I’ve Never Been Happier All My Life’ — Patrick Doyle Gushes About New Wife

ADEOLA YUSUF

Patrick Doyle, the ace actor and broadcaster, has taken to social media to shower encomium on Oluwafunmilayo, his new partner. In a post via Facebook on Mother’s Day, the actor penned a tribute to his late mother, sisters, and wife, who he said had impacted his life. He said Oluwafunmilayo has taken up the role of “my mother, friend, and partner” while adding that he has never been happier all his life. READ ALSO: NNPCL Appoints Jean-Marc Cordier Head of Its Oil Trading Arm BREAKING: NNPP Candidate’s victory: Kano Imposes Dawn To…

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NNPCL Appoints Jean-Marc Cordier Head of Its Oil Trading Arm

ADEOLA YUSUF

All you may need to know about the French/Swiss national   A former Vice President of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has joined the services of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited as Head of its oil trading arm, NNPC Trading Ltd. Chief Corporate Communications Officer NNPC Limited, Garba Deen Muhammad, in a statement made available to SlyeNews cordier’s appointment is in furtherance of the ongoing repositioning drive in the company towards improved growth, better performance, and service delivery. READ ALSO: ‘He’s A Racist,’ Nigeria Revokes Seplat…

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BREAKING: NNPP Candidate’s victory: Kano Imposes Dawn To Dusk Curfew

ADEOLA YUSUF

In order to prevent possible breakdown of law and order as a result of wild jubilation by members of the opposition Nigeria Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) over the victory of their candidate in the just-concluded governorship election in Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, the State government has imposed a dawn to dusk. In order to prevent possible breakdown of law and order as a result of wild jubilation by members of the opposition Nigeria Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) over the victory of their candidate in the just-concluded governorship election in…

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How Sanwo-Olu Won Re-election As Lagos Governor – INEC

Ganiyu Amodu

Here, according to the election umpire, is the full results of the votes garnered by Sanwo-Olu (APC), Rhodes-Vivour (LP), and Jandor (PDP) from the 20 LGAs in Lagos   The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has won his second term re-election bid. The Independent National Electoral Commission declared him the winner of Saturday’s governorship poll in the state. The declaration, at exactly 1:15am on Monday, was made by the INEC Returning Officer for the governorship election, Prof. Adenike Oladiji. Sanwo-Olu, the 57-year-old candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the…

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