Day: November 28, 2023

Agbo-A-Thon: Lady To Cook Herbs For 300-Hours

Ganiyu Amodu

A young Nigerian lady based in Ibadan, Eniola Fagbemi Sisialagbo, is ready to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest cooking of Herbs (Agbo). Eniola, who is a businesswoman, shared her ambitious goal to kick off the ‘Agbo-A-Thon’ on Facebook, expressing her determination to secure a Guinness World Record at the end of the challenge. In her post, she announced that her proposed 300-hour Agbo-A-Thon had received approval from the Guinness World Record team, and she extended wishes of luck to herself. Although Eniola has not yet disclosed…

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Traps They Set For You; 6 Tricks Of ATM Fraudsters Revealed

Ganiyu Amodu

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says the rate of unauthorised withdrawals from bank accounts of customers has become alarming. The commission, through its Head, Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, stated this in a statement on Monday night. It noted that after some investigations, the commission found that such withdrawals are linked to Automated Teller Machine, Debit Card swapping or fraud. The statement read, “The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has been inundated with a barrage of complaints from well-meaning Nigerians concerning unauthorised withdrawals from their bank accounts, which investigations…

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No Drumming, Dancing At My Burial; Warnings Iyalode Lawson Gave Before Death

Ganiyu Amodu

The Central Planning Committee for activities regarding the burial of the late Chief (Mrs) Alaba Lawson on Monday in Abeokuta disclosed that the deceased gave specific instructions before she died. Chairman of the committee, Mr Sanya Abiola, told a news conference at the late Lawson’s residence that she said there should be no drumming and dancing during her funeral. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the burial activities have been scheduled to begin on Friday. “The instruction was one of her wishes before her passage on Oct. 28,…

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Osun Loses Another Popular Monarch

Abibat Babalola

Another Osun monarch has joined his ancestors.   According to sources, the Owa of Afole of Otan-Ile, in Obokun local Government area of Osun state, Oba Sunday Samuel Adegbemi Olatokun, Fagberade 1, reportedly died on Sunday night. His death was made public by Chief Bamiji Fayinminu, the Obanikun of Otan-Ile, the monarch. Palace sources, who preferred anonymity, also confirmed the demise of the monarch. “Ajanaku Sun Bi Oke—–erin Woooo. On behalf of the entire Prince and Princess of Otan Ile,l announce the demise of His Royal Majesty, Alayeluwa Oba Sunday…

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Popular Nollywood Actor Down With Kidney Disease, Diabetes, Stroke

Abibat Babalola

Popular Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor, is down with kidney disease, diabetes, and stroke. Tony Oneweek, a cousin of the actor stated this in a statement on his verified Facebook page. According to Tony, the actor needs the help of Nigerians to fund his medication to stay alive. Tony revealed that Amaechi is undergoing weekly dialysis and physiotherapy to treat the paralysis brought on by a stroke. READ ALSO: UNILAG VC: Some Universities Still Using Obsolete Teaching Methods UNILAG VC: Some Universities Still Using Obsolete Teaching Methods NCC CEO, Maida Urges…

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Groom Kills Wife, Mother-In-Law On Wedding Day

Abibat Babalola

An accomplished para-athlete, Chaturong Suksuk, killed his bride, Kanchana Pachunthuek, her mother and sister on a wedding day in northeastern Thailand, on Saturday. The report revealed that stray bullets hit two wedding guests and were rushed to the hospital where one of the victims gave up the ghost. Suksuk, who was a former military officer, according to the report abruptly left the event and came back with a gun, which he used to kill four people before killing himself. READ ALSO: UNILAG VC: Some Universities Still Using Obsolete Teaching Methods…

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UNILAG VC: Some Universities Still Using Obsolete Teaching Methods

Abibat Babalola

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Professor Folasade Ogunsola says some tertiary institutions of learning are still using obsolete methodologies. Speaking at the 4th African Research Universities Alliance, ARUA, held in UNILAG, Ogunsola said: “We cannot keep teaching the way we have always taught. A number of our institutions are teaching obsolete forms of knowledge with obsolete pedagogies.” She described universities as moulders of the future of Africa carrying out educational and social functions. “It is my firm belief that universities have both an educational and social function.…

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NCC CEO, Maida Urges Nokia To Invest In Nigeria’s ICT R&D

Abibat Babalola

The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has requested Nokia Networks to increase its investments in Research and Development (R&D) to support the growth of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Nigeria. Maida spoke when a delegation from Nokia Networks of Finland led by the Deputy Minister, Under-Secretary of State for International Trade from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, Jarno Syrjala, visited the Commission recently to explore further opportunities for mutually-beneficial relationships. He told the delegation that…

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