Month: February 2024

Anti-Hardship Protest Suffers Low Turnout In Ibadan

ADEOLA YUSUF

The mass protest, scheduled for Ibadan on Monday witnessed low turnout as members of the public went about their lawful activities. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a peaceful protest, tagged: “End Hardship Nigeria” had been scheduled to hold at the popular Mokola Roundabout in the heart of the city. The protest, which was to commence by 8 a.m., was expected to be witnessed by a large turnout of residents to express their displeasure with the current economic situation in the country. NAN reports that as at 8.30…

Read More

Gentle Ladies Of The Press: Report Reveals Gender Disparity In Nigeria’s Media House

ADEOLA YUSUF

▪️ Statistical data the WSCIJ unveiled about female presence In newsrooms, leadership Positions + does-it-really-matter reactions by professionals   A study tagged, “Who leads the newsrooms and news? A report on women’s representation newsrooms and news leadership in Nigeria,” has been published, bringing to the fore, the reality of the ongoing conversations across the globe on issues relating to gender disparity in the media industry. Platforms Africa reports that outcome of the research launched by Wole Soyinka Centre for Journalism (WSCIJ), released on Thursday the 15th of February 2024, demanded…

Read More

BREAKING: Walter Mazzarri Sacked As Napoli Head Coach

ADEOLA YUSUF

Napoli have parted ways with Walter Mazzarri and replaced him with Francesco Calzona. Mazzarri has paid the price with the Serie A champions enduring a hugely disappointing title defence. Saturday’s home draw with Genoa left them ninth in the table, 27 points off leaders Inter Milan and saw Mazzarri and players booed off the pitch. Calzona is set to take charge for the remainder of the season alongside his current role as Slovakia head coach. Calzona previously worked with Napoli under former coach Luciano Spalletti. READ ALSO BREAKING: Emerse Fae…

Read More

BREAKING: Emerse Fae Named Ivory Coast Head Coach After AFCON Triumph

ADEOLA YUSUF

+ what you need to know about the former Reading FC midfielder   The Ivorian Football Association has announced Emerse Fae as the new Head Coach of the Ivory Coast senior national team. Fae, who started the just ended AFCON 2023 competition as assistant to Jean-Louis Gasset, took over the Elephants on interim basis, halfway through the 2023 AFCON, after Gasset was fired. Against all odds, Fae led the Ivory Coast to their third title, beating Nigeria’s Super Eagles 2-1 in the final. The 40 year old was part of…

Read More

Cement Price To Drop As Nigerian Govt Parleys Manufacturers

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Federal Government and Cement Manufacturers have reached an agreement over the skyrocketing price of cement. After several hours of meeting behind closed doors, manufacturers tentatively agreed to sell a 50kg bag of cement at a retail price between N7,000 and N8,000, depending on location nationwide. READ ALSO BREAKING: OAU Loses Staff To Lion Attack Oyo Youths Protest High Cost Of Living Exchange Rate: NERC To Increase Price Of Prepaid Meters Cristiano Ronaldo Overtakes Lionel Messi In Unique Goals Tally The manufacturers however put a caveat that that the price…

Read More

BREAKING: OAU Loses Staff To Lion Attack

ADEOLA YUSUF

A staff of Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, Osun state, Olabode Olawuyi was on Monday attacked and killed by a lion he was feeding. Olabode, who works in the zoological department and was in charge of the Lion was said to be feeding it when he was attacked by the wild cat. Efforts to rescue the man from the Lion by other staff in the department proved abortive which eventually led to Olabode’s death. Confirming the incident, the Public Relations Officer of the school, Abiodun Olarewaju said the deceased was…

Read More

Oyo Youths Protest High Cost Of Living

ADEOLA YUSUF

Youths in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, on Monday, hit the street to protest the skyrocketing price of food and the state of the economy. The PUNCH observed that protesters gathered around the Mokola area in the state wielding placards with various inscriptions such as ‘End food hike and inflation,’ ‘The poor are starving,’ and ‘Tinubu, don’t forget your promises,’ among others. They were also chanting songs to show their grievances. READ ALSO: Exchange Rate: NERC To Increase Price Of Prepaid Meters Cristiano Ronaldo Overtakes Lionel Messi In Unique Goals Tally Police…

Read More

Exchange Rate: NERC To Increase Price Of Prepaid Meters

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) is considering increasing the price of prepaid meters once again. This consideration comes in response to the escalating production costs faced by meter manufacturers, according to sources familiar with the matter. Platforms Africa reported that the regulator may even go further than price increase and just allow market forces to determine the cost of meters. Currently, meter prices are determined by the regulator. Consideration for price increase These sources, who requested anonymity, revealed that manufacturers have ceased issuing invoices to Distribution Companies (Discos), in anticipation…

Read More

Cristiano Ronaldo Overtakes Lionel Messi In Unique Goals Tally

ADEOLA YUSUF

Cristiano Ronaldo on Saturday overtook Lionel Messi in non-penalty goals for club and country after scoring in Al-Nassr’s 2-1 win against Al-Fateh in the Saudi Pro League. The Portugal captain, who scored the winner in the AFC Champions League Round of 16 first leg at Al-Feiha in midweek, opened the scoring inside 17 minutes against Al-Fateh. READ ALSO Nigerian Breweries Suffers N153bn Forex Loss Over Naira Devaluation AFCON: CAF Clears Nigeria, Sanctions Cote d’Ivoire, Mali, Senegal Police Arrest Chef For Kidnapping Employer’s 12-year-old Son Lagos To Relocate Computer Village To…

Read More

Nigerian Breweries Suffers N153bn Forex Loss Over Naira Devaluation

ADEOLA YUSUF

Nigerian Breweries Plc has announced that it suffered a N153 billion foreign exchange loss due to the devaluation of the naira. This was disclosed in its earnings report which accompanied its audited results for the year ended December 2023 filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited. In its half-year interim report for the period ended June 2023, NB Plc recorded an exchange rate loss of N70.6bn for the second quarter ended June 30th, 2023. READ ALSO: AFCON: CAF Clears Nigeria, Sanctions Cote d’Ivoire, Mali, Senegal Police Arrest Chef For Kidnapping Employer’s…

Read More