Month: April 2023

Zubair Emerges New NRA President

Ganiyu Amodu

A retired FIFA-badged referee, Sani Zubair, has been elected the new President of the Nigeria Referees Association, taking over from Tade Azeez. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Zubair was elected in Ilorin on Saturday after he polled 53 votes from the available 54 accredited delegates to beat Daniel Olokor. NRA’s former Publicity Secretary, Kelechi Mejuobi, was elected the new National Deputy President with 43 votes to beat David Egho who scored 10 votes. READ ALSO: Lamine Yamal Becomes Barca’s Youngest Ever La Liga Player Popular Transporter, Abel Omoruyi,…

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Lamine Yamal Becomes Barca’s Youngest Ever La Liga Player

Ganiyu Amodu

“He doesn’t seem like he’s 15 years old, he’s more mature than his years. I’ve seen him train and he’s showed it. – Xavi         Barcelona brought on 15-year-old forward Lamine Yamal in their 4-0 win over Real Betis on Saturday to make him their youngest ever player in La Liga. The Catalan club said he was their second youngest player of all time, behind Albert Almasque in 1902 who played in the Macaya cup at 13 years, 11 months and six days old. READ ALSO: Popular…

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Popular Transporter, Abel Omoruyi, Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

“He was a visionary, beacon of hope, and a rare breed of leader who epitomized the very best of the human spirit. – Gov Obaseki         The Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Iyare Motors, Abel Omoruyi, is dead. Omoruyi, also the owner of the popular transport company, reportedly died on Friday night. Iyare Motors, which operates all over the country, is headquartered in Benin City, Edo State. READ ALSO: It’s A Forever Thing,’ Davido Assures Wife Chioma On Birthday Why 13 Houses Were Demolished In Ajao…

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It’s A Forever Thing,’ Davido Assures Wife Chioma On Birthday

Abibat Babalola

Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido has celebrated his wife, Chioma on her birthday. The singer on his instagram page shared a photo of her on Sunday. READ ALSO: Why 13 Houses Were Demolished In Ajao Estate, Shasha – Lagos Govt Cancer-Causing Substance Allegedly Discovered In Indomie Noodles Kogi APC Gov’ship Candidate Gets Buhari’s Blessings, Confident of Victory Kogi APC Gov’ship Candidate Gets Buhari’s Blessings, Confident of Victory He wrote, “Today I just want to celebrate my right hand! My go to! Happy birthday baby @thechefchi ! God…

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Why 13 Houses Were Demolished In Ajao Estate, Shasha – Lagos Govt

Precious Ibekwe

+ What the demolition has to do with Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria   The Lagos State Building Control Agency has in conjunction with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria demolished some houses located in Ajao Estate and Shasha areas of the state. The properties were located close to the Murtala Muhammed Airport. The General Manager of LASBCA, Gbolahan Oki, during a press briefing in Ikeja before the demolition exercise, noted that most of the property owners close to the airport lacked the necessary building permits from relevant agencies. READ…

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Cancer-Causing Substance Allegedly Discovered In Indomie Noodles

Abibat Babalola

Taiwan, Malaysia recall product, Nigeria begins probe as news spark global apprehension about safety + What to know about ethylene oxide allegedly inside Indomie special chicken” flavour.   The decision by Malaysia and Taiwan to recall Indomie’s “special chicken” flavour noodles has raised some concerns about the safety of the food globally, including in Nigeria. The development followed the detection of ethylene oxide, a substance known to cause cancer, in the product by the health institutions in the two countries. Nigeria has also reacted to the development as the agency…

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In-coming Kano Gov To Revisit Sanusi’s Dethronment As Emir

Abibat Babalola

Presidential Candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, has said the incoming government in Kano will revisit the dethronement of Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi, 14th Emir of Kano. Sanusi, who became emir in the final term of Kwankwaso as governor, was dethroned by outgoing Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, who was deputy governor at the time the monarch was installed. READ ALSO: Otedola Surrenders Transcorp’s Top Ownership Tussle To Elumelu For Gen-Z Brides, By Funke Egbemode Thomas Fuller: Tales Of An Enslaved African…

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Otedola Surrenders Transcorp’s Top Ownership Tussle To Elumelu

ADEOLA YUSUF

Shares of Transcorp, owner of three power plants with 2,000 megawatts or more than 40 per cent of Nigeria’s total power-generating capacity, slumped 9.9 per cent on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) in Lagos   Nigerian businessman Femi Otedola has sold his substantial shareholding of 6.3 per cent, a haul of 2.6 billion shares bought in separate transactions in Transcorp, to Mr Tony Elumelu. Earlier, within days of his acquisition of a substantial shareholding, Mr Elumelu had racked up his interest from 2.07 to 25.9 per cent. This is perceived by…

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For Gen-Z Brides, By Funke Egbemode

ADEOLA YUSUF

I’m not against social media celebration but do not live there. Do not display what you don’t want to sell. And never forget that those who want you dead or ruined are also ‘following’ you.   I love watching the musical video of Asake’s Joha. There’s just something about it that makes me smile, cheers me up even. I still can’t place a finger on it. Maybe it’s the dance steps, the moves. But this is not a review of musical videos. It is actually about brides, today’s brides dancing…

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Thomas Fuller: Tales Of An Enslaved African Renowned For His Mathematical Abilities

Ganiyu Amodu

+ What to know about the black man dubbed “mental calculator”       Thomas Fuller, often called “the Virginia Calculator,” was born in 1710, somewhere between the “Slave Coast” of West Africa (present-day Liberia) and the Kingdom of Dahomey (modern-day Benin). When the pre-colonial scramble for slaves replaced the earlier trade in gold, Fuller was snatched from his native land, sold as a slave, and brought to Colonial America in 1724, at age 14. Although considered “illiterate” because he could not read and write in English, he consistently demonstrated…

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