Month: December 2023

Kogi Health Sector’s Investment Unmatched In Nigeria, NMA To Yahaya Bello

Ganiyu Amodu

. Commend gov for prompt salary payment, 50% hazard allowance, solid infrastructure, others   The Nigerian Medical Association, Kogi State chapter, has lauded Governor Yahaya Bello for his massive investments in Kogi health sector, declaring that the governor’s giant strides in the sector are unmatched in the country. The medical doctors said under the administration of Governor Bello, the health sector received the greatest attention and commitment in terms of standard health care delivery for the people of the state in the last eight years, noting that “this has never…

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No Fire Outbreak At National Arts Theatre Main Edifice – Management

Ganiyu Amodu

The management of the National Arts Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, says the gas explosion which occurred at the theatre complex on Saturday night “is a minor setback which did not affect any part of the cultural edifice.” The management, in a statement issued by Olubunmi Adebimpe, Press Secretary to the General Manager of the theatre, said that the fire occurred in a remote area annexed to the theatre. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Director of Public Affairs, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Mr Amodu Shakiru, confirmed…

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NIPCO Inaugurates Auto Gas station in Abuja, Ups Commitment to Nigeria

Abibat Babalola

In a significant stride towards providing economical, sustainable and environmentally friendly fuel for transportation, NIPCO Gas Limited has once again underscored its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship with the inauguration of Auto CNG station in Kubwa ,Abuja . The station.which commenced operations over over the weekend is an affirmation of the company’s determination to ensure widespread availability of Auto CNG across Nigeria . As the nation grapples with the challenges of fuel expenses, and environmental sustainability and seeks cleaner energy alternatives, NIPCO Gas is at the forefront of driving positive…

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Stone Them, Burundi President Orders Merciless Attack on Gays, Lesbians

Aoko Benjamin

BURUNDI’S President Evariste Ndayishimiye has called on citizens to stone gay people, escalating a crackdown on sexual minorities in a country where LGBT people already face social ostracism and jail terms of up to two years if convicted of same-sex offences. ‘If you want to attract a curse to the country, accept homosexuality,’ Ndayishimiye said in a question and answer session with journalists and the public held in Burundi’s east on Friday. READ ALSO: One Man, 3 PhDs In Accounting; Meet Agyemang, World’s First To Attain Feat Skeptical, Open-minded; 10…

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Nollywood Actor, Zack Orji, In Coma After Collapsing In Abuja

Ganiyu Amodu

Renowned Nollywood veteran Zack Orji, is in a critical state at the ICU of the National Hospital in Abuja. Multiple reports showing his photograph as he lay languorously in the hospital have been making the rounds. The 63 year-old actor is said to be unable to walk or speak. Some reports said he slumped at home before he was rushed to the hospital. He was admitted two days ago and is currently undergoing a series of tests to pinpoint the underlying issue. The famous actor was born in Libreville, Gabon.…

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Skeptical, Open-minded; 10 Signs of Intelligent People

Damilola Olonade

‘Far beyond the confines of traditional IQ assessments.’ You don’t have these, you are not fit to be described as intelligent, according to Psychology   “Intelligence, far beyond the confines of traditional IQ assessments, embodies a multifaceted tapestry of abilities that extend beyond mere cognitive process.” It includes many traits, such as the capacity for reasoning, memory, and problem-solving. True intelligence, however, crosses these boundaries and includes emotional intelligence, creativity, and flexibility in handling the challenges of daily life. Knowing people from different backgrounds is important for identifying intelligence since…

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One Man, 3 PhDs In Accounting; Meet Agyemang, World’s First To Attain Feat

Aoko Benjamin

Why 1, 2, 3 PhDs in 3 unique areas of Accounting alone from 3 different universities accross the world; and 3 Master’s Degrees? Only one man!? Here is the answer straight from Professor Joseph Kwasi Agyemang, the figurative horse’s mouth who once hawked bathroom slippers in traffic to support his education   A distinguished Ghanaian scholar and senior lecturer in the Accounting and Finance Department at the University of Eswatini, Professor Joseph Kwasi Agyemang has attained a historic milestone by becoming the first person in the world to hold three…

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Metamorphosis of A Phlegmatic Married to A Scientist

AbdulWarees Solanke

“Growing in the mass media these past 35 years after finishing from Akoka and 30 years in marriage to a biologist and environmental scientist, I realise that no human is perfect.”     I am a writer, thriving mainly in thoughts with THE PEN, yet in public service broadcasting as a strategist. But these days, my fingers are fast and flexible on cellphones, laptops, and desk tops, tapping ideas in frenzy, oh frenetically, just on anything that catches my fancy. Growing in the mass media these past 35 years after…

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Avoid Traffic, Plan Your Movement: Lagos Shuts Two Flyovers

Gbenga Adeoti

The Lagos State Government has announced a 2-night traffic diversion from 12:00 midnight till 5:00 am at Alaka inward Stadium Flyover Bridge and Ojuelegba Flyover Bridge by the Fire Station. A statement issued by Oluwaseun Osiyemi said the closure begins from Friday 29th to Saturday 30th December, 2023 for the installation of truck barriers. READ ALSO: Repairs: Nigerian Government To Shut Section Of Third Mainland Bridge Policemen Filmed Picking Money At Benin Airport Won’t Be Dismissed – FPRO Nigerian Govt Okays 100% VAT Waiver on Cooking Gas, CNG It’s Terrible,…

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Nigerian Govt Okays 100% VAT Waiver on Cooking Gas, CNG

Abibat Babalola

The Nigerian Government has approved a zero per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) waiver on Feed Gas for all processed, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and imported liquified petroleum gas, with immediate effect. The VAT-free waiver also extends to CNG equipment components, conversion and installation services, Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) equipment components, conversion and installation services, and all equipment and infrastructure related to the expansion CNG, LPG and the Presidential CNG Initiative, including conversion kits. In a circular, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, directed…

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