Day: August 19, 2023

Why We Chose Naira Marley For Drug Abuse Advocacy — NDLEA

Ganiyu Amodu

The spokesperson for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Femi Babafemi, has said they the agency intentionally enlisted controversial artiste, Azeez Fashola, aka Naira Marley, for its drug abuse advocacy. Recall that criticisms trailed a video of Naira Marley advising youths to stop taking illicit substances. This was particularly so because the singer is known to glorify and encourage drug abuse. READ ALSO: NIPCO Targets 75% Outstanding Dividends’ Payment In 2024 Sewden Defeat Australia 2-0, Seals Third Place In 2023 Women’s World Cup Lagos Declares Monday Work Free for Isese…

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NIPCO Targets 75% Outstanding Dividends’ Payment In 2024

Aliyu Aliyu

. Firm’s gives reasons shareholders didn’t get dividend In 2023 Financial Year   Chairman, NIPCO Plc, Chief Bestman Anekwe, has expressed confidence that by next annual general meeting, about 75 percent of the outstanding dividends to investors would have been paid out. He also affirmed that after over 19 years of operations, the company is focused on becoming Nigeria’s petroleum product marketing company of choice. Chief Anekwe who disclosed this at the 19th Annual General Meeting of the company held at the Abuja Continental Hotel said the prudent management of…

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Sweden Defeat Australia 2-0, Seals Third Place In 2023 Women’s World Cup

Ganiyu Amodu

Sweden scored either side of half-time to spoil Australia’s party and claim third spot at the Women’s World Cup with a 2-0 win in Brisbane on Saturday. In front of a crowd of nearly 50,000, Sweden took the lead with a 30th-minute penalty by Fridolina Rolfo and doubled their advantage with a powerful strike from Kosovare Asllani just after the hour. Ranked third in the world, this is the fourth time that Sweden have finished third at the tournament. READ ALSO: Lagos Declares Monday Work Free for Isese Day 2023…

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Lagos Declares Monday Work Free for Isese Day 2023

Gbenga Adeoti

What to know about Isese Day, and why states in Southwest Nigeria are taking turns to accord the day a public holiday status   To commemorate the year 2023 Isese Day, the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared Monday August 21st as Work Free Day for all Public Servants in the State. Platforms Africa reports that the Isese Day, has been set aside in Osun, Ogun, Oyo, and now Lagos to celebrate the indigenous Yoruba culture and traditions as well as the preservation of the Yoruba heritage. According…

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How He Raped My Daughter Twice, UNIUYO Prof Speaks On UNICAL Law Dean

ADEOLA YUSUF

A professor in the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, SinemAbasi Ekong, has accused the Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Calabar, Cross River State, Prof. Cyril Ndifon, of raping her 20-year-old daughter in his office. The allegation came on the day the Dean was suspended by UNICAL over a protest by his students in the university. The female Law students had protested alleged sexual harassment by Ndifon. In a viral video, the students demanded to be rescued from their lecturer. READ ALSO: Subsidy: Kwara Names Members For…

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Subsidy: Kwara Names Members For Palliative Distribution Committee

Aliyu Aliyu

. Confirms N2bn Receipt from FG, To Pay Back 48% of N4bn   The Kwara State Government has confirmed receipt of N2 billion out of the N4 billion relief funds that the Federal Government released for the purchase of rice to be distributed en masse to vulnerable members of the public in the state. Platforms Africa reports that the state also said it awaits a balance of N2 billion of the funds, as well as N1 billion worth of maize (40,000 bags) which the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is…

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Olubadan Suspends Mogaji Oladoja Over Land Dispute

ADEOLA YUSUF

Mogaji Akinsola, Chief Olawale Oladoja, has been suspended by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun CFR, Alli Okunmade II, over land dispute. Chief Oladoja was suspended as mogaji following his alleged activities unexpected of a mogaji in Akinsola Village in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State. The issue of land dispute came to public glare on Thursday following the clamping down on the residents of the community by Mogaji Akinsola. READ ALSO: False, Misleading; NLNG Punctures Report On Plant Shut Down Singer Wizkid Loses Mum Lecturers Using Foreign Scholarships…

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