Day: November 20, 2023

Eleventh Hour To Grandest Legacy, Five Banana Peels That Got Netanyahu Crashing (II)

Nurudeen Oyewole

Continued from November 7… Removal of Israeli judicial independence One major policy spin-off resulting from the formation of the most right-wing administration in Israeli history was the removal of the relative independence being enjoyed by the country’s judiciary. For many years, Israel has enjoyed the appellation as “the most enviable democracy in the middle east”. However, all that appeared to be changing with Netanyahu-led far right government pushing for the overhaul of judicial independence. The whole policy centres on the parliament having the power to review and in some cases…

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Polaris Bank Deepens Promotion Of SMEs In Nigeria, Sponsors 2023 Year End Fashion Souk With Eventful 

Ganiyu Amodu

Lagos, Nigeria: November 15, 2023: Polaris Bank, Nigeria’s Leading Digital Retail Bank, in partnership with Eventful Limited will host the 2023 season end edition of The Fashion Souk 9.0 scheduled to hold at the Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos on Saturday, December 2nd and Sunday, December 3rd. The Fashion Souk is Nigeria’s premier marketplace where smart Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the fashion industry gather to display and market their diverse goods and services to a large audience. With its extensive collection of fashion-related SMEs, The Fashion Souk stands…

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Shakira To Pay €7.3m To Settle Spain Fraud Case – Court

Abibat Babalola

Under the deal, announced at the start of what would have been the trial of the 46-year-old singer, Shakira also agreed to receive a three-year suspended sentence.   ‘Reaches Deal’ Under the deal, announced at the start of what would have been the trial of the 46-year-old singer, Shakira agreed to receive a three-year suspended sentence and to pay 7.3 million euros ($7.98 million) in fines. Prosecutors had accused the superstar of defrauding the Spanish state of 14.5 million euros ($15.7 million) on income earned between 2012 and 2014, charges…

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Gas Minister, Ekpo, Promises Fillip For Akwa Ibom Devt

Abibat Babalola

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo has called on politicians across the country to bury their political differences and join hands with President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government to work for the common good of Nigerians. Ekpo who stated this at a Thanksgiving Service held at Our Lady of Mercy Chaplaincy, Abak, Akwa Ibom State, pledged to collaborate with the state Governor, Pastor Umo Eno for the growth and development of the state. The Thanksgiving was held to commemorate Ekpo’s appointment as minister, the emergence of…

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Sanwo-Olu Okays N3.75bn For Perfume, Rechargeable Fans – Report

Ganiyu Amodu

“This is ridiculous. Nigerian politicians are eternally wicked,” Toxic tongues trade tantrums on Twitter.   Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has been widely criticised for approving N7.5 million to replace liquid fragrance in his office and N3 billion to purchase rechargeable fans for the office of his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat. Also, Nigerians reacted on social media to other contracts awarded by Lagos state’s Public Procurement Agency (PPA) in the 2nd and 3rd quarters of 2023 which included approval of over N440 million for the purchase of a new Lexus LX…

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We’ve No Money To Fire Peseiro, Says NFF

Ganiyu Amodu

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, would fire coach Jose Peseiro if they had the money to pay him off after two poor performances in World Cup qualifiers, according to executive committee member Nse Essien. Nigeria’s qualification for the 2026 World Cup is already in serious jeopardy after they managed only two draws in their first two qualifiers against Lesotho and Zimbabwe. Walter Musona scored direct from a free kick to put Zimbabwe ahead in the first half and Leicester forward Kelechi Iheanacho equalised midway through the second half. Portuguese coach…

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23-year-old Nicaraguan Wins Miss Universe 2023

Ganiyu Amodu

Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua has been crowned the 2023 Miss Universe at the culmination of the annual beauty pageant, which took place in El Salvador’s capital, San Salvador. Anntonia Porsild of Thailand was placed as first runner-up. Palacios had previously represented Nicaragua in the 2017 Teen Miss Universe pageant, placing in the top 10, and in the 2021 Miss World pageant. The winners of 84 countries’ national pageants had competed at this year’s Miss Universe, judged by a panel including model Halima Aden, “Queer Eye” star Carson Kressley, TikTok influencer…

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UNIOSUN Debunks Alleged Increment In Tuition Fee

Abibat Babalola

The management of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has debunked the rumour making the round that the institution’s tuition fee has been increased. The management in a released by the University’s Public Relations Officer, Ademola Adesoji described the claim as a misleading information. Adesoji said the institution has not increased its tuition fee contrary to a publication by a private medium in the state. READ ALSO: Plateau Gov Heads To Supreme Court Obinna Chima Is Editor, THISDAY On Saturday BREAKING: Nigeria’s Former Chief Of Army Staff Is Dead The statement reads:…

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Plateau Gov Heads To Supreme Court

Abibat Babalola

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has described as a temporary setback, the verdict of an Appeal Court which sacked him as governor of the state. In a statement through his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, the governor said the “temporary setback” won’t deter him from repositioning the state on the path of unity, peace and progress. The governor admonished citizens of the state and supporters of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to remain calm and assured them that as God remains on the throne, his mandate will…

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Obinna Chima Is Editor, THISDAY On Saturday

Damilola Olonade

Two Master Degrees in his bag, Platforms Africa digs up 12 things about the Imo state-born PhD candidate at Covenant University, newly promoted editor of Thisday on Saturday   The Board of Directors of THISDAY/Arise Media Group has appointed Mr. Obinna Chima as Editor, THISDAY on Saturday. Here are 12 things to know about the new editor 1. Chima, an experienced journalist with about 15 years of cognate professional experience, is presently a doctoral candidate of Policy and Strategic Studies at Covenant University, Ogun State, awaiting his viva presentation. READ…

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