Month: March 2024

BREAKING: Ekiti APC Chairman, Omotosho, Is Dead

ADEOLA YUSUF

Omotosho was abducted by gunmen in July 2023 on his way to his home town and was released five days after. Ekiti State chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Paul Omotosho, is dead. The Imesi-Ekiti born politician passed away in the early hours of Wednesday after a brief illness. Platforms Africa reports from a source close to the late APC chairman that he actively participated in a series of political meetings on Monday. He, however, complained of feeling unwell on Tuesday and was rushed to a government hospital…

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Ramadan: Lessons and Lexis, By Abdulwarees Solanke

ADEOLA YUSUF

Marhabaan bika Yaa Ramadan, welcome oh Ramadan, Yaa ayyu aladhiina aamanu, kutiba alaykum siyaawmu ( O you who believe, we have made fasting incumbent on you). These statements are suffusing our airwaves already even before the sighting of the moon crescent to herald the breaking of Ramadan, the ninth month of hijrah calendar during which abled bodied muslims are enjoined fast as a compulsory worship. So, here comes the season of fasting, the glorious month of Ramadan, the month in which the gates of Jahannam, hellfire, are shut and that…

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Gov. Aiyedatiwa Appoints 16 New Perm Secs

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of 16 new Permanent Secretaries in the Ondo State Public Service. This was contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan. READ ALSO: Confusion As Onanuga Speaks On News of UAE Lifting Visa Ban On Nigerians UAE Lifts Visa Embargo On Nigerians After Two Years Anthony Joshua Vows To Knockout Ngannou According to the statement on Tuesday, the 16 appointees are made up of 14 in the core civil service…

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Confusion As Onanuga Speaks On News of UAE Lifting Visa Ban On Nigerians

ADEOLA YUSUF

‘Unauthorised document,’ Read-for-yourself statement Tinubu’s media aide wrote on UAE visa issue The Presidency has denied media reports that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted the ban on visa services for Nigerians. It was earlier reported that the UAE had announced the restoration of visa services for Nigerians, confirming that they can now visit the country again. The restoration of visa services according to earlier reports was announced in a joint statement by the federal government of Nigeria and the UAE titled “Resumption of Visa Services for Nigerians Travelling…

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UAE Lifts Visa Embargo On Nigerians After Two Years

ADEOLA YUSUF

UAE in its bid to ensure a seamless and efficient visa application, also introduced an enhanced document verification process The United Arab Emirates (UAE), has finally lifted its embargo and resumed visa services for Nigerian citizens wishing to visit the country. This decision comes two years after the Arab nation imposed a visa ban on Nigerians and citizens of other selected countries, rejecting pending visa applications in the process. A joint announcement by the governments of Nigeria and the UAE entitled, “Resumption of Visa Services for Nigerians Travelling to the…

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Wigwe: Dangote Weeps

ADEOLA YUSUF

Hirtherto unknown “secrets” Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, Abiodun, Sanusi Lamido, Otedola revealed about Access bank MD who died in a plane crash with wife, son Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, publicly shed tears on Monday at an event to celebrate the late Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Corporation, Herbert Wigwe. Platforms Africa reports that Like Dangote, other dignitaries at the event betrayed emotions as hitheto unknown facts were reeled out about the man who died in a plane crash with his wife and son. At some point during his tribute,…

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$26bn Suspicious Flows: Binance Traders Are Traceable, Crypto Expert Tells CBN

ADEOLA YUSUF

Iwuno, who is the President of the Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria, was a guest on Channels Television’s breakfast show, The Morning Brief on Tuesday. He was addressing a claim by the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso that $26bn suspicious flows passed through Binance last year. “The CBN governor said $26bn is unidentified but what he has not told us is how they arrived at the $26bn because that is the only basis that I will fault or right the CBN,” Iwuno said.…

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Not Again, Police Embargo Use Of POS Machine In Stations

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The use of Point-of-Sale terminal machines, and other mobile money transaction devices within police stations and other police facilities across the country have been prohibited by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). This was due to the public outcry on alleged illegal and illicit transactions through point-of-sale (POS) machine operators and connivance with certain police operatives. A statement issued by Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, warned that violators would face sanctions at police commands and formations including the leadership at such formations. The FPRO said, “The ban is aimed…

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79 Year-Old Jailed For Life For Sexually Assaulting 12 Year Old Girl

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The Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court sitting in Ikeja, on Monday, sentenced a 79-year-old carpenter, Olagbade Jeremiah, to life imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl. Justice Abiola Soladoye held that the prosecution was able to prove the offence of defilement against the convict without reasonable doubt. Jeremiah was arraigned on a count sexual assault by penetration preferred against him by the state. According to the lead prosecution counsel, Olusola Soneye, the offence committed contravened Section 261 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015. READ ALSO:…

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Nollywood Star, Kate Henshaw Grieves Over Mother’s Death

ADEOLA YUSUF

Nollywood star Kate Henshaw has announced the passing of her mother. Sharing the news on her Instagram account on Monday, Henshaw revealed that her mother died on March 1, 2024. She requested her fans to keep her family in their prayers during this challenging period. READ ALSO: Report Nigerian Officials Demanding Bribes, Tinubu Tells Qatari Investors Why Some SIM Cards Previously Linked To NIN Were Barred – NCC No Room For Relocation, Serve Anywhere You Are Posted – NYSC She wrote: “Dear friends and fans, it is with a heavy…

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