Day: December 7, 2023

Police Arrest Suspected Ritualist, Exhume Decomposing Body Of OAU Student 

Ganiyu Amodu

Operatives of Ogun State Police Command, have unraveled the mystery behind the disappearance of a 100 level student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Quadri Salami. According to a statement issued by the command spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, the father of Quadri had on 14th November, 2023 reported at Kenta Police station, about sudden disappearance of his son, who reported that he has not set his eyes on his son since 8th of November and all efforts to locate him proved abortive. Odutola, further disclosed that, the State Commissioner of Police Abiodun…

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Brazil’s Santos Suffers First-ever Relegation In 111 Years

Ganiyu Amodu

The home of Pele and Neymar finished their lackluster season in 17th place   Iconic Brazilian club Santos, cradle of late football legend Pele, were relegated to the second division Wednesday for the first time in their history, just shy of the first anniversary of his death. Santos suffered a 2-1 defeat at home to Fortaleza in their final league match of the season, sealing their fate as the last of the four teams condemned to the “B Series” league next year. The home of Pele and Neymar finished their…

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UK Minister Quits Over Rwanda Immigration Bill

Ganiyu Amodu

The UK immigration minister, Robert Jenrick has quit over legislation regarding sending migrants to Rwanda. Jenrich’s quit left the Britain’s ruling Conservative party in disarray Wednesday after hardliners turned the screw on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The UK leader’s position looked increasingly vulnerable after Jenrick said he had resigned due to “strong disagreements with the direction” of the government’s policy on immigration. The bombshell resignation came after Rwanda warned that it would pull out of a treaty to accept migrants if the UK does not respect international law. Former hardline…

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Naira Falls By 17% To N951/$

Abibat Babalola

The naira fell by 17.91 per cent to N951.22/$ on the official Investor and Exporter forex window on Wednesday. This was as the dollar supply fell by 4.94 per cent to $135.58m from $142.63m. Data from FMDQ Securities Exchange revealed that the naira lost N144.49 against the dollar after closing trading on Tuesday at N806.73/$. The naira opened trading at N828.33/$ on the day before hitting a high of N1159.10/$ and low of N701.00/$. It eventually closed trading at N951.22/$. Total dollar turnover on Wednesday was $135.58m. READ ALSO: 25…

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25 Days: Why PH Refinery Won’t Work By December – NNPC Ex-Executive

Abibat Babalola

Platforms Africa’s Report Until Something Happens (RUSH) unearths how engineer Alex Ogedegbe disagreed with NNPCL Mallam Mele Kyari on feasibility of December deadline. Read and let’s know who you believe!     In a revealing engagement, a former Group Executive Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd., (NNPC), Alex Ogedegbe, has urged Nigerians to tone down their expectations of the upcoming Port Harcourt refinery. Platforms Africa has, in November end, flagged off a countdown to the deadline promised by President Tinubu, Minister of Petroleum Resources (oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, and…

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BREAKING: NUPENG ex-Gen Secretary, Frank Kokori, Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

How the hero of June 12 struggle died on 80th birthday A foremost trade unionist and former General Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), Chief Frank Kokori, has died. His death coincided with his 80th birthday. According to reports, the trade unionist died at 1:30 am Thursday. The passage of the octogenarian was made public at about 2:30 am by his personal assistant, Atawada Barry Oke. Oke said the former labour leader’s health relapsed on Monday as he was unable to interact with people…

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