Day: May 28, 2023

One Dies As Tai Solarin Varsity’s Students, Ijebu Community Clash

Abibat Babalola

“How do we break news of Bayo’s death to his parents? He is in 300 level with few months to graduation. How do we carry his corpse to them now?”     A three hundred level student of the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) identified as Bayo is feared dead while houses were burnt in a deadly clash between the students and the Ijebu host community. Platforms Africa reports that the university has been shut as the crisis degenerated.   A statement issued by the TASUED Registrar, Dapo Oke,…

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Inspector-General Of Police, Usman Baba, Sacked

Ganiyu Amodu

Less than 48 hours to the inauguration of President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba Alkali, has been sacked. A Federal High Court has declared him an illegal occupant of the IGP office. The verdict was delivered by Justice Fatun Riman of a Federal High Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State. READ ALSO: AMVCA Snub, A Conspiracy Against Me – Ibrahim Chatta We Conquered Hunger, President Buhari Tells Nigerians In A Farewell Speech Lagos To Enforce Law Prohibiting Parking On Roads Justice Riman ruled that…

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AMVCA Snub, A Conspiracy Against Me – Ibrahim Chatta

Ganiyu Amodu

Nollywood actor, Ibrahim Chatta, has said he perceives his exclusion from the annual Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards as a conspiracy against him. Fans of the thespian had wondered why he was not considered a nominee despite his acting prowess, particularly in the movie, “King of Thieves,” which earned nominations in the AMVCA award categories this year. Chatta, however, said he was not bothered by his nomination, but by the fact that the organisers had never extended an invitation to him. READ ALSO: We Conquered Hunger, President Buhari Tells Nigerians…

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We Conquered Hunger, President Buhari Tells Nigerians In A Farewell Speech

Aliyu Aliyu

“Left Nigeria better that how he met it,” FULL SPEEXH President Muhammadu Buhari who is billed to hand over power tomorrow, May 29 has thanked Nigerians for tolerating him in the past eight years. He says he is leaving Nigeria better that how he met it. Buhari emphasized that his administration conquered hunger in the rural areas and accelerated skill acquisitions for young citizens. “We increased the ability of the poor and rural Nigerians to earn a living, provided more food for millions in our villages and gave our women…

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Lagos To Enforce Law Prohibiting Parking On Roads

Ganiyu Amodu

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has warned trailer/container owners against parking on roads to avoid prosecution. Sanwo-Olu gave the warning at the inauguration of the Jimoh Odutola Road, Surulere and Reeve Road/Onilegbale Road in Ikoyi, Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the inauguration was part of activities to herald the Sanwo-Olu led administration’s second tenure which will commence on May 29, 2023. READ ALSO: Aransiola Kudus Takes Over As Lagos RTEAN Chairman As Court Kicks MC Oluomo Out Haaland Named EPL Player Of The Season Niger…

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Haaland Named EPL Player Of The Season

Ganiyu Amodu

The Norwegian scores 36 goals in the Premier League, breaking the competition’s record for most goals in a season     Erling Haaland, Manchester City striker, has been named winner of the English Premier League (EPL) player of the season award. The league announced the Norwegian as the winner of the gong on Saturday. Haaland, who joined City last summer, has scored 52 goals so far in his debut season in England. The 22-year-old has scored 36 goals in the EPL, breaking the competition’s record for most goals in a…

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Niger Delta Science School wins 2023 NLNG Science Quiz Competition

Abibat Babalola

The annual Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG)-sponsored science quiz competition in Rivers State ended on Saturday, 27th May 2023 with Niger Delta Science School, Rumuola, Port Harcourt emerging as the winner in the senior secondary school S.S. 2 category. The competition was held in three stages: the Olympiad, the Championship and the Grand Finale. This year’s competition focussed on theme “Net Zero Science.” The quiz competition was open to S.S. 1 and S.S. 2 levels in secondary schools in Rivers State. Niger Delta Science School emerged the winner out of seven…

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Former BBNaija Star Dies in the US

Abibat Babalola

Former BBNaija star, Joseph Ada, has died. Joseph, who participated in the first edition of Big Brother Nigeria in 2006, passed away in Delaware, U.S. on Wednesday, May 24. He was diagnosed with pancreatitis and sadly passed away on Wednesday. READ ALSO: NUPENG PTD Ex-Chairman, Tokunbo Korodo, is Dead 132 Microfinance Banks’ Licenses Revoked + NAMES Poly Lecturer Jailed Five Years For Diverting Study Grant  Joseph was in the house with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Gideon Okeke, Maureen Osuji, Katung Aduwak, Francisca Owumi, If Ejikeme, Helen, and others. Joseph, who was a…

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EKEDC Appoints Babatunde Lasaki General Manager Corporate Communications

Abibat Babalola

The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has announced the appointment of Babatunde Lasaki as its new General Manager, Corporate Communications and Strategy. This follows the retirement of Godwin Idemudia, who previously served in the position. In an official statement, the utility company thanked Mr. Idemudia for his meritorious service and wished him well on his retirement. “We are proud of the work that Mr. Idemudia did at EKEDC and remain grateful for his long and impactful service. The foundation he laid will remain his enduring legacy even as those inspired…

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How We Unlocked $56.13mln for Host Communities – Shell

Abibat Babalola

The Shell Petroleum Development Company, operator of the SPDC joint venture, on Tuesday unveiled eight Host Community Development Trusts in Bayelsa State, a critical step for unlocking the $56million earmarked for development in line with the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021. The $56.13 million represents funds to be paid this year by SPDC JV and Shell’s deep-water subsidiary, Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) as contribution to HCDTs. This bold step in the implementation of the provisions of the PIA earned commendation from the Bayelsa…

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