Day: June 13, 2024

Russia Denies Recruiting Nigerian Students For Ukranian War

Abibat Babalola

The Russian Embassy in Nigeria on Wednesday vehemently denied claims of coercing African students, particularly Nigerians, to participate in the ongoing war in Ukraine in exchange for visa extensions. According to Bloomberg’s Monday report, Russia purportedly sought to enlist thousands of migrants and foreign students to reinforce its troops in the war against Ukraine, adopting tactics similar to those employed by the Wagner mercenary group. European officials reportedly assessed this situation, claiming that the Kremlin was threatening not to extend visas for African students and young workers unless they agreed…

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Sexual Harassment: HoS Suspends Perm Sec, Orders Probe

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Ibrahim Lamuwa, has been suspended by the Office of the Head of Service over sexual harassment allegation. The Head of Service, Folashade Yemi-Esan, said the permanent secretary would be on suspension pending the outcome of a probe into the allegation against him. “The permanent secretary has been suspended pending the outcome of the probe by the committee set up, “ a senior director in the OHCSF told our correspondent in Abuja. It was learnt that following a petition submitted by…

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Aunty Ramota Speaks On News She Undergoes Breast, Buttocks Enlargement Surgery

Abibat Babalola

Internet sensational actress, Ramota Adetu popularly known as Aunty Ramota, has debunked the rumour that she was in a coma as a result of an unsuccessful Brazillian Butt Lift. She made this known in a video that trended on Wednesday. READ ALSO: ‘I Had A Swagger,’ Tinubu Breaks Silence On Eagle Square Fall ‘Nigeria’s Oil Production Drops To 1.25mbpd,’ OPEC Contradicts NNPC’s May Figure Govs, Senators, Reps Should Get Same Minimum Wage As Labour – Mbaka Staff Hacks Into GTBank System, Steals N9.9m From Customers In the clip, Aunty Ramota…

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‘I Had A Swagger,’ Tinubu Breaks Silence On Eagle Square Fall

Abibat Babalola

President Bola Tinubu has spoken about his fall at the Eagle Square, Abuja, on Wednesday morning. The president missed his step and fell while entering a vehicle for a parade to commemorate Democracy Day. Speaking at a dinner, the president referred to the fall as “Swagger”, saying social media is confused about it. Early this morning, I had a swagger and it’s on the social media. They are confused whether I was doing buga or doing babaringa, but it is a day to celebrate Democracy while doing ‘dobale’ for the…

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‘Nigeria’s Oil Production Drops To 1.25mbpd,’ OPEC Contradicts NNPC’s May Figure

Ganiyu Amodu

The monthly report of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has contradicted the claims by the federal government that the nation’s crude oil production is growing. According to the latest organization’s report, Nigeria’s oil production dropped to 1.25mbpd. OPEC data showed that Nigeria lost 30,000bpd as crude production dropped from 1.28mbpd in April to 1.25mpd in April. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPC)’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, not too long ago stated that crude production was nearing 1.7mbpd at the time. He stated this when…

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‘Why We Donated Multi-million Naira ICU,’ Egbin Power, Sahara Foundation Speak On CSR

Ganiyu Amodu

Egbin Power Plc and Sahara Group Foundation have donated a fully-equipped Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to the General Hospital Ijede, Lagos. This is to further reinforce their commitment to the advancement of healthcare services in Nigeria. The newly built 5-bed ICU will further increase capacity for critical patient care and advance emergency response capabilities in Lagos State. While commissioning the facility, Egbin Power and Sahara Group Foundation emphasized that the initiative underscores their commitment to promoting access to quality critical healthcare services, in line with the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)…

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‘No Way,’ Gov Soludo Kicks Against LG Autonomy

Ganiyu Amodu

Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Wednesday kicked against the autonomy of Local Government while supporting single term for elected officers According to him, any form of autonomy to local government areas of the country will be against the tenets of true federalism. Soludo, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria from 2004 to 2009, spoke at The Platform Nigeria, a programme by Lagos-based church, Covenant Nation, to mark the 2024 Democracy Day. He said there have been increased calls for local government autonomy in Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu…

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“Shame On All Of Us,” EFCC Spits Fire, Says System Shielding Yahaya Bello

Ganiyu Amodu

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Wednesday, said ex-Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, who is accused of N80.2bn fraud, had ridiculed the Nigerian justice system by failing to present himself for trial in court. The EFCC acting Zonal Director, Benin Zonal Command, Mr Effa Okim, stated this during a familiarisation visit to the Delta State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists in Asaba, Delta State capital. The EFCC is having a running legal battle with Bello over alleged N80.2bn fraud. Following a failed attempt to arrest him and…

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