Day: June 20, 2024

BREAKING: Court Reinstates Bayero As Kano Emir

ADEOLA YUSUF

A Federal High Court in Kano has set aside the Kano State Emirate Law 2024, which dissolved the five Emirates in Kano State The court dismissed all steps taken by the Kano State Government to repeal the Kano Emirates Council Law relied upon by the state to dethrone the 15th Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero and four others. Justice Abdullahi Muhammad Liman, while ruling on Thursday, set aside the action of Kano government, ordering parties to maintain status quo. Recall that the Kano House of Assembly had repealed the law…

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Nigeria Announces Sulphur Cap On Oil Products Import

Abibat Babalola

Nigeria has reduced the sulphur cap on refined oil product imports to 50 Parts Per Million (ppm) according to market participants. The new cap which took effect at the start of June, according to sources — marks a sharp reduction from a previous 200 ppm limit set on March 1. According to sources, there was no widespread information campaign to make market participants aware of the specification change. The lower sulphur limit comes as Nigeria braces for the imminent ramp-up of 10 ppm ultra-low sulphur diesel production at the Dangote…

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Cholera Kills 21 In Lagos, Infects 401 As Outbreak Escalates

ADEOLA YUSUF

Hot spots of cholera: Full list of Lagos areas that are now the hot beds of the dreaded disease   Cholera outbreak in Lagos State has escalated, with the number of suspected cases rising to 401 and resulting in 21 fatalities. The increase was confirmed by Dr Kemi Ogunyemi, Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Health, in a recent update. Lagos Island, Kosofe, and Eti Osa local government areas have recorded the highest numbers of cases. Cholera is a water and food-borne disease caused by ingesting the bacterium…

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NNPCL, TotalEnergies Ink $500m Gas Deal

Abibat Babalola

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL and TotalEnergies are working towards investing $550 million to develop a gas processing facility in Rivers State. The aim is to boost exports and domestic supplies. The investment according to reports would include a gas processing plant and a pipeline. The report quoting an unarmed NNPCL source said an announcement would be made this week. The gas processing facility will be built on the Ubeta onshore gas field, jointly owned by Total and NNPC, and will supply gas to the Nigeria Liquefied Natural…

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Ogun Monarch, Oba Olufemi Ogunleye Dies At 79

Ganiyu Amodu

The Towulade of Akinale in Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State, Oba Olufemi Ogunleye, is dead. Dr Kunle Adesina, on behalf of the family, in a statement issued on Thursday, confirmed the passage of the royal father, who died at 79. The statement read, “With gratitude to God, the entire Ogunleye Family of Akinale and Delesolu Compound, Ago-Owu, Owu Kingdom Abeokuta, hereby announce the passing unto glory of our illustrious son, father and grandfather, His Royal Highness Oba (Dr.) Olufemi Okesooto lyanda Adewunmi Ogunleye, Towulade 1 of Akinale, Owu…

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Nigeria Announces Plan To Send First Citizen To Space

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Nigerian Government has announced that it is sending its first citizen into space The Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency, NASRDA, Mathew Adepoju, made this known at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday. He said that the government had signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with the Space Exploration and Research Agency, SERA, to facilitate the ambitious venture. READ ALSO: Makinde Approves Appointment Of Olakunleyin As 43rd Olubadan Untold Story Of Farooq Oreagba, Cancer Survivor Who Won Hearts At Ojude Oba Don’t Keep Cooked…

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Makinde Approves Appointment Of Olakunleyin As 43rd Olubadan

ADEOLA YUSUF

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Oba Owolabi Olakuleyin as the 43rd Olubadan of lbadanland. The governor gave the approval in a memo signed on June 14, 2024, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by Section 19 (Cap 28) Law of Oyo State 2000 as amended. In a statement signed by the governor’s spokesman, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Olusegun Olayiwola, indicated the approval. READ ALSO: ‘Meet Me In Court,’ Davido Sues Baby Mama, Sofia Momodu Former MTN Nigeria…

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FIFA Downgrades Nigeria In Latest Rankings

Ganiyu Amodu

▪️ Here’s a see-for-yourself full list of countries and their rankings by the highest global football governing body   In the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday, Nigeria has fallen to the 38th position. The Super Eagles now have 1498.93 points, a decrease from their previous 1520.27 points. This drop marks a significant shift in the global football landscape, as Nigeria continues to face challenges on the international stage. Formerly ranked 30th in March, Nigeria’s decline follows its performance in the two matches after the African Cup of Nations, where…

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‘Meet Me In Court,’ Davido Sues Baby Mama, Sofia Momodu

Ganiyu Amodu

Nigerian popular award-winning singer, David Adeleke, professionally known as Davido, has dragged Sophia Momodu, the mother of his first child, Imade, to court, seeking custody of the daughter. According to a motion filed by his lawyers, Dr Olaniyi Arije, Okey Barrah and others, at the Lagos State High Court, dated April 17, 2024, Davido is praying the court for “an order granting joint custody of Miss Imade Adeleke to the applicant.” In the alternative, the singer prayed to the court for “an order granting to the applicant unfettered and unrestricted…

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Untold Story Of Farooq Oreagba, Cancer Survivor Who Won Hearts At Ojude Oba

Ganiyu Amodu

Meet Farooq Oreagba, a cancer survivor who stole the show with his charisma at the 2024 Ojude Oba Day celebration. The stylish and charismatic Oreagba, a former Member of the Derivatives Product Advisory Committee of the Nigerian Stock Exchange, made a grand entrance on horseback, showcasing his unique fashion sense. His viral photos and videos at the Ojude Oba festival captured the attention of netizens across Nigeria with some praising his sense of style and “steeze”. One of the highlights of the festival was pictures and videos of Oreagba at…

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