Day: May 4, 2024

Another Tanker Explosion Rocks Nigeria, Kills Many, Razes Property

Ganiyu Amodu

No fewer than eight persons have so far been confirmed dead in a fire incident involving an oil tanker in Ometan community, in Okpe local government area of Delta State. It was gathered that the incident occurred on Friday when the ill-fated tanker coming from Effurun reportedly lost control while overtaking another truck a few metres away from the boundary bridge between Uvwie and Okpe Local Government Area. According to eyewitnesses, the front part of the oil tanker suddenly detached from the rear compartment while on motion, leading to an…

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Andropause: Men’s Menopause And Its Many Mysteries

Ganiyu Amodu

Yes, men, too, suffer menopause. Here are symptoms, treatments, tips, and all you need to know about andropause as given by an expert, Dr. Omotuyi Mebawondu, during the high-ranking Platforms Africa’s e-Discourse. Excerpts;   To the ordinary person, what is Menopause? Females are born with all their eggs (oocytes) stored inside the ovaries. When a baby girl is born, the number of oocytes is between 1 and 2 million, and the number keeps decreasing by 10,000 each month before puberty. When a girl reaches puberty, she has between 300,000-400,000 eggs.…

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Penury To Fame: Life And Times of Adegboro, Yoruba Famous Porter

Ganiyu Amodu

▪️ + Full gist about what many considered the major mystery of his mansion in Oja Oba   Popular among the Yorubas is an adage which says: “Eni ti o le se Alabaru L’oyingbo, ko le se bi Adegboro L’oja Oba” and this literarily translates to mean someone who cannot be hardworking in Oyingbo market, cannot be famous like Adegboro at Oja Oba. This adage trails the life and times of Adegboro and it is basically used to caution the younger ones and to educate them on the need to…

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Ukraine Can Use British Weapons Inside Russia, Says Cameron

ADEOLA YUSUF

UK Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron has said it is up to Ukraine to decide how to use British weapons and insisted it has the right to strike targets on Russian territory. During a visit to Kyiv, he said the UK would provide £3bn ($3.75bn) per year for as long as necessary. “Just as Russia is striking inside Ukraine, you can quite understand why Ukraine feels the need to make sure it’s defending itself,” Lord Cameron said. Russia condemned what it called “another very dangerous statement”. “This is a direct escalation…

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TikTok, Universal Music Resolve Royalty Dispute

ADEOLA YUSUF

TikTok will restore millions of songs to the platform after settling a dispute with Universal Music Group over royalties. It means users will once again be able to make videos featuring songs from artists including Billie Eilish and Ariana Grande. BBC reports that a row over how much TikTok was paying saw the two companies trade accusations – and Universal withdraw some of the world’s most famous singers. But the rift now appears to have been healed with the firms announcing “improved remuneration” for artists, though they have not revealed…

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Six Things To Know About Critical Gas Projects Tinubu Is Commissioning

Ganiyu Amodu

In line with his commitment to significantly leverage gas to grow the economy, President Bola Tinubu will commission three critical gas infrastructure projects. Here are six things to know about the Projects. 1.The Projects are being undertaken by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and partners. 2. The projects support the federal government’s effort to grow value from the nation’s gas assets while eliminating gas flaring. 3. The delivery of the projects was accelerated from the inception of the administration in keeping with the overall objective of deepening domestic…

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NISO Assumes National Grid Control, Operations As NERC Unbundles TCN

Ganiyu Amodu

▪️  What becomes the date of all staff under defunct System Operator   The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued a new Order for the establishment of the Nigerian Independent System Operator Limited (“NISo”) effective from 1 May 2024, to hold and manage all assets and liabilities pertaining to market and system operation on behalf of market participants and consumer groups or such stakeholders as NERC may specify. This was contained in the Commission’s order, tagged ORDER NO: NERC/2024/45, İssued on April 30, 2024, jointly signed by Sanusi Garba,…

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Gov. Sanwo-Olu Appoints KWAM1’s Daughter As SSA On Tourism

Abibat Babalola

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appointed Basirat Damilola Marshall, daughter of Fuji maestro, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, popularly known as KWAM1, as his Senior Special Assistant on Tourism. This was made known after a viral video of her father thanking the governor, and congratulatory messages were seen by Eagle Online on her Instagram page, @damimarshall_ on Thursday. READ ALSO: Trade In Crypto, Get Your Account Blocked, OPay, Moniepoint To Customers Naira Abuse: EFCC, Cubana Chief Priest Opt For Out-of-Court Settlement “Beg Me Like This,” Wizkid Posts Video Of…

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‘She Refused To Give Me Money,’ Policeman Cuts Pregnant Wife’s Hand

Abibat Babalola

Mrs Hauwa Shagari, a pregnant mother of three young children will not forget Saturday, 27th April 2024 in a hurry. She had woken up and set out for that day’s activities but before that day ended, she was admitted to hospital battling for her life. Her husband, Ibrahim Shagari, a Police Inspector had cut off her wrist and introduced her to a life of disability. It was gathered that a minor misunderstanding between the couple which bordered on money led to the development and concerned stakeholders are asking for justice…

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