Day: April 15, 2024

Tinubu Government Has Spent Trillions Of Naira On Subsidy Since Inception – El-Rufai

Ganiyu Amodu

The immediate past governor of Kaduna state, Mallam Nasiru Ahmed El-Rufai, has revealed that the federal government under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been subsidizing petrol known as Premium Motor Spirit which have so far cost the present administration trillions of naira since inception on May 29th, 2023. He said if not because of the subsidy payments, the price of petrol per litre could have been much higher than the diesel. The diesel is now sold above N1,000 depending on the location, compared to PMS which is…

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Parents’ Negligence Killed Sylvester Oromoni – Coroner

Ganiyu Amodu

The Coroner Inquest sitting in Ogba Magistrate Court examining the death of a 12-year-old student of Dowen College, Lekki, Sylvester Junior Oromoni, has attributed his death to his parents’ and doctor’s negligence. The Coroner Magistrate, Mikhail Kadiri, held that Oromoni died as a result of failed treatment for his enlarged liver. Oromoni died on November 30, 2021. His death was attributed to bully and an alleged poisonous substance he was forced to drink in the school. He was said to have mentioned that he was beaten up by five senior…

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Segun Ojelade @60: What We Know About Veteran Broadcaster – NTA

Abibat Babalola

▪️Opulence from Ogbe, NUJ traces humble beginning of Ojelade and Demolu Okuneye, PhD to Abeokuta NTA     The Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ NTA Abeokuta Chapel heartily felicitates Veteran Journalist and Former General Manager NTA Ado Ekiti Pastor Segun Ojelade as he celebrates his Diamond Jubilee on 11th of April 2024. The Chapel in a statement by the Chairman and Secretary Comrades Yemmy Dalemo and Luqman Adefeso joined the family, Professional Colleagues and well wishers of the seasoned broadcast Journalist to celebrate this milestone. The chapel described Mr Ojelade…

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Man Kills 100-Year-Old Mother Over Palm Oil Proceeds

Abibat Babalola

Operatives of the Osun State Police Command has arrested a 63-year-old man, Lukman Adejoju for the alleged killing of his 100-year-old mother. Platforms Africa reports that Adejoju, a resident of Kajola village, Apomu in Isokan local government area of the state allegedly killed his mother, Aminat over palm oil sales. The spokesperson of the Osun State Police Command, Yemisi Opalola while confirming the arrest, revealed that the suspect and his mother were both going to the farm when the quarrel started. Opalola also disclosed that the suspect confessed that he…

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NIPCO Foresees Cheaper Rate For Auto Gas, Mulls 23 Stations’ Launch

Ganiyu Amodu

. 4 In May, 19 Underway, Firm Releases Launch Template, Eulogises Govt, NNPCL   Relief is on the way for motorists in Nigeria as the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Emerges Cheaper than petrol. Currently, Cars, Taxis and Keke’s are to buy AutoCNG at NGN200/scm against the petrol price of NGN610/ltr in Lagos and NGN230/scm against the PMS price of NGN670/ltr in Abuja. To further ensure it’s available for Nigerians NIPCO Gas is planning 35 new CNG stations across the country in collaboration with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC).…

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Reactions As Pastor Enenche Accuses Church Member Of False Testimony

Ganiyu Amodu

Nigerians have called on the Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Abuja, Paul Enenche, to apologise to a member of his church who was publicly embarrassed and accused of dishonesty during a testimony session. A video that went viral on Sunday showed Enenche questioning the credibility of the woman’s testimony at his church in Abuja. The woman, Anyim Vera, who claimed to have graduated with a “Bsc in Law” from the National Open University of Nigeria, was interrupted by Enenche, who accused her of lying. He told her she…

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‘After Proper Examination In Prison,’ Govt Reveals Bobrisky’s Real Gender

Ganiyu Amodu

The Ikoyi Custodial Centre has confirmed the gender of ldris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky following a detailed examination upon his admission. Bobrisky, who was recently sentenced to six months in prison for naira abuse, declared himself as a male during court proceedings. Prison officials have treated Bobrisky like any other inmate and have provided him with appropriate accommodation and amenities. A top official from the Ikoyi prison facility affirmed that Bobrisky’s genital status was thoroughly assessed, and no signs of gender realignment or alteration were discovered. The examination results…

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FACT CHECK: Did Kaka’s ex-Wife Say She Divorced Footballer For Being ‘Perfect?’

Ganiyu Amodu

Caroline Celico, the former wife of Brazilian football legend, Ricardo Kaka, has debunked reports making the round that she broke up with the football star because he was too “perfect for her”. According to her, she broke up with Kaka on mutual grounds, and they have been nurturing their two kids together. Kaka and Celico married in December 2005, and their marriage produced two children: a son, Luca Celico Leite (born June 10, 2008), and a daughter, Isabella Celico Leite (born April 23, 2011). 10 years after their marriage, they…

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BREAKING: Nigeria’s Inflation Rises To 33.20% In March

Ganiyu Amodu

The National Bureau of Statistics has disclosed that Nigeria’s headline inflation rate increased to 33.20 per cent in March 2024, up from 31.70 percent in February 2024. This represents a month-over-month increase of 1.50 per cent points in the headline inflation rate, according to recently released data by the NBS. Year-over-year data shows a significant 11.16 per cent point rise in the headline inflation rate from March 2023, which was at 22.04 per cent. This indicates a significant increase in the headline inflation rate for March 2024 compared to the…

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7th Time In Four Months, National Grid Collapses Again

Ganiyu Amodu

. Zero MW, Total grid failure plunges Nigeria Into darkness   The National Grid, which is the infrastructure that connects power generation stations to electrical loads throughout the country, has collapsed again, for the seventh time in 2024. The collapse, Platforms Africa reports, occured around 2:42 am on Monday, with generation dropping to 64.70 megawatts. Only one generation company, Ibom Power was active, according to data from the Independent System Operator (ISO), a branch of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, has shown. According to the Platforms Africa, latest data from…

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