Month: November 2023

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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Ministers, Oil And Gas Industry Captains Converge In Yenagoa For 2023 Practical Nigerian Content Forum

Ganiyu Amodu

The 17-story Nigerian Content Tower (NCT), Headquarters of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Swali, Yenagoa, is set to host oil and gas industry eggheads and policy makers as the yearly Practical Nigerian Content (PNC) Forum 2023, 12th edition, kicks off on 4th December. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri and his Gas counterpart, H.E. Hon. Ekperikpo Ekpo would lead other big wigs of the oil and gas industry heading to Yenagoa for one of the biggest events in the calendar of the…

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Kyari Survives As Tinubu Rejigs NNPC Board, Mgt + LIST

Ganiyu Amodu

President Bola Tinubu has appointed a new Board and Management team for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), consisting of nine members. The new Board and Management team has Chief Pius Akinyelure as non-Executive Chairman with Mallam Mele Kyari retaining his position as Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) with Umar Isa Ajiya coming back as Chief Financial Officer and Mr Ledum Mitee as Non-Executive Director. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu also appointed Permanent Secretaries for Federal Ministry of Finance…

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Dangote Confirms Refinery Startup In December, Says 350,000 bpd Is First Target

Ganiyu Amodu

The President/Chief Executive Officer, Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said that the $20bn Dangote refinery in Lekki, Lagos would start with the refining of 350,000 barrels per day of crude oil. Dangote, who disclosed this during an interview with the Financial Times, also stated that the refinery would receive about six million barrels of crude in December 2023. “We’re starting with 350,000 barrels a day, “Dangote told the Financial Times, adding that a deal had already been clinched for the “first cargo of about 6mn barrels” for delivery next month.…

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Nigerian Student Threatens To Bomb UK Varsity, Faces Deportation

Ganiyu Amodu

Somtochukwu Okwuoha, a Nigerian master’s student in the United Kingdom, has been remanded in custody after a jury found him guilty of making terrorist threats against Dundee University, Scotland. According to BBC, Okwuoha claimed he had enlisted ISIS, an international terrorist organization, to help bomb the university. Also, the 26-year-old told staff members of the university that he planned to target Dundee in a chemical attack. The jury found the international energy studies student guilty of seven charges and was remanded in custody. He will be sentenced in December. READ…

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