Month: August 2023

Opu- Nembe crisis: Hoodlums Attack Journalists,Confiscate Cameras

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Hoodlums allegedly loyal to the Opu-Nembe youth president, Mr Moses Ayerite armed with sophisticated and other dangerous weapons defied Police presence Monday evening and attacked journalists who had gone to assess the situation in Opu-Nembe, Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The Inspector- General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun had deployed a special team of Police Mobile Force (PMF) and Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) to conduct a sting operation on Saturday which led to the arrest of eight suspects and recovery of a cache of arms. The journalists…

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Kenya Reinstates Fuel Subsidy After Months of Violent Protests

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President Ruto removed fuel and maize flour subsidies in September and increased taxes this year.   Kenya has reinstated a small subsidy to stabilise retail fuel prices for the next 30 days, the energy regulator says, in a reversal of government policy after public anger over the high cost of living. After taking office in September, President William Ruto removed fuel and maize flour subsidies put in place by his predecessor, saying he preferred subsidising production rather than consumption. The move was also aimed at cutting government spending as the…

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Lagos Muslims Protest, Petition Lawmakers Over Sanwo-Olu’s Cabinet List

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Sanwo-Olu’s Commissioner-designates list, Classic Case of Religious Bigotry – Prof. T.G.O. Gbadamosi + Full list of leaders at the Ikeja House of Assembly protest   The Lagos Muslim community on Wednesday staged a protest to express dissatisfaction with the list of commissioner-designates by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, which allegedly has eight number of Muslims, and 31 number of Christians. Platforms Africa reports that at the protest, which was staged at state’s house of assembly complex, a petition read by Prof. Tajudeen .G.O. Gbadamosi, President, Muslim Community of Lagos State, was submitted…

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Embracing Digital Native Culture: A Shift in Traditional Communication Patterns and the Challenges Ahead, By Loren Lubanga

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The digital native culture and the rapid pace of technological advancements have triggered a revolution in the way we communicate, with the proliferation of online platforms and digital communication channels. It has brought about a significant transformation, leaving traditional forms of communication forever altered. While voice calls and face-to-face interactions used to be the primary form of communication in the past, digital natives’ preference have fundamentally transformed communication patterns, with the current generation choosing to engage over platforms such as chats apps, email and even video calls. READ ALSO: 5…

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5 MDs In 10 Years: Abuja DisCo Gets New Helmsman As Fadebiyi Resigns

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The managing director of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, AEDC,Adeoye Fadeyibi has resigned his position following a board meeting of the company. He has also been replaced by Christopher Ezeafulukwe,* the MD/CEO of Transcorp Energy. Different industry sources revealed that this development has been officially confirmed. READ ALSO: Americans Struggling To Pay Skyrocketing Energy Bills – Report Cook-a-thon: Kenyan Cook Surpasses Hilda Baci’s Record 96 Crew-Member Seplat’s Oil Rig Capsizes, Kills One, Three Missing Flood Alert: 19 States, 56 Communities To Experience Flooding In Aug — NEMA One of the sources simply states:  “Important…

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Americans Struggling To Pay Skyrocketing Energy Bills – Report

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Energy bill for an average household air conditioning going as high as $525 per annum in the hot and humid Southeast -EIA   A summer of record-breaking heat has dramatically increased electricity consumption for Americans with many now struggling to keep up with their skyrocketing electric bills. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the average household spends about $262 a year on air conditioning, with costs going as high as $525 in the hot and humid Southeast. READ ALSO: 96 Crew-Member Seplat’s Oil Rig Capsizes, Kills One, Three…

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Cook-a-thon: Kenyan Cook Surpasses Hilda Baci’s Record

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A Kenyan cook, Maliha Mohammed, has surpassed Hilda Baci’s record of the longest cooking marathon. Mohammed achieved the feat a few months after declaring her intention to pursue it. 26-year-old Hilda Baci had achieved the longest cooking marathon with a time of 93 hours and 11 minutes. She was on Tuesday, June 13, officially declared the Guinness World Record holder. Chef Mohammed who began her cook-a-thon on August 11 unofficially set a new record after cooking for 95 hours 15 minutes. The mother of two who had previously broken the…

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96 Crew-Member Seplat’s Oil Rig Capsizes, Kills One, Three Missing

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Tragedy struck in Ovhor area of Delta State on Tuesday, when an oil rig belonging to Seplat Energy Capsized with 96 crew-members on board. Platforms Africa reports that 96 Crew Member were on board when the tragedy struck. of the crew members were rescued safely, while one died and three others were still missing as at press time. The swamp drilling oil rig- “Majestic” capsized on its way to a drilling location in Ovhor in Delta State. Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Roger Brown, confirmed the incident, saying an emergency response…

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US Don Lauds JAMB Registrar Oloyede At Anti-corruption Dialogue

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A Nigerian academic based in the United States of America, Toyin Falola, has praised the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Is-haq Oloyede, for his probity in running the agency. Mr Falola, a professor of History at the University of Texas, Austin, USA, spoke on Tuesday at a policy dialogue on corruption in Abuja. The event was organised by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in conjunction with the Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria. READ ALSO: Wike Visits Ganduje Amid Defection Rumour UNICAL Professor…

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Wike Visits Ganduje Amid Defection Rumour

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Former governor of Rivers State and a Minister designate, Nyesom Wike, visited the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, in Abuja, on Tuesday. Wike, who worked against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, in the 2023 election, has repeatedly denied plotting to join the ruling party. READ ALSO: UNICAL Professor Accused Of Harassing Female Law Students Speaks UPDATE: How Nigerian Air Force Helicopter Crashed In Niger JUST IN: Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Soars To 24.08% In July — NBS During a thanksgiving service organised in…

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