Day: July 4, 2024

Why Africa’s Energy Firms Need Integrated Solutions’ Adoption – Oando Plc Boss

Ganiyu Amodu

…Insists African nations do not need hasty attainment of 30-year SDG 7 vision   Dr. Ainojie Alex Irune, Executive Director of Oando PLC and CO0 of Oando Energy Resources, has cautioned African countries against a hasty shift towards the 30-year Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7 vision, advocating instead for extracting every molecule of oil and using natural gas to drive sustainable development. He therefore described Africa’s hasty shift towards green energy, as a disingenuous approach. The President/CEO of Oando Clean Energy Limited shared these views during a panel discussion on…

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2027: I Don’t Want To Be Atiku’s Running Mate – Gov Diri

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, said on Wednesday that he is not interested in being a running mate to ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar for the 2027 presidential election. A statement by Diri’s Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah, on Wednesday, said, “A faceless group, which sarcastically named itself Diri Angels, in a statement, had made the suggestion to Alhaji Abubakar.” Atiku was the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 presidential election, which he lost to President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress. According to…

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Cook-A-Thon: Ghanaian Chef Smith Arrested For Forging Guinness World Record

ADEOLA YUSUF

A Ghanaian chef, Ebenezer Smith, also known as Millennium Chef Smith, has been arrested and detained at the La Police Station for falsifying a Guinness World Record for marathon cooking. This comes after Chef Smith announced at a press conference held at the La Palm Hotel on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, that he is the new cook-a-thon record holder, presenting as proof a certificate. He claimed to have set a new record of 802 hours and 25 minutes, starting on February 1 and concluding on March 6, 2024. “I am…

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University Of Benin Shut Down Indefinitely + REASON

ADEOLA YUSUF

The authorities of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) on Thursday shut down academic activities in the institution indefinitely. The university, in a statement by its Public Relations Officer, Dr Benedicta Ehanire, attributed the decision to the refusal of the students to shift grounds on their demands. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the students on Wednesday took to the streets, blocking the ever-busy Benin-Ore Highway, to protest weeks of power outages on campus. The students, who had two weeks until their first semester examination, said the situation was…

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How TASUED Final Year Student Was Killed On His Birthday

Abibat Babalola

“The SUG parliament executive was dragged out of exam hall.”       Ola Fabiyi, a 400-level student of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), has been killed by suspected cultists in Ijebu Ode, Ogun state. According to reports, the victim, who is a senator in the school’s Student Union Government (SUG), was dragged out of his examination hall by his attackers in the presence of his colleagues. He was assaulted, stabbed, and later whisked away to a bush where he was shot to death on Wednesday, July 3, 2024.…

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JAMB Uncovers 3,000 Fake Graduates

Abibat Babalola

The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board has uncovered 3,000 fake graduates who never set foot within the four walls of a classroom. The board also decried the issue of illegal admissions by some institutions which, it said, had remained a source of embarrassment to the country. The Registrar, Prof Ishaq Oloyede, made this known in a report published in the board’s bulletin, which was obtained by our correspondent in Abuja. According to the bulletin, Oloyede disclosed this during a meeting with the leadership of the Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State…

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Essential Tool for Researchers and Journalists In Nigeria: SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Luxe USB Type-C, By Ganiyu Amodu

ADEOLA YUSUF

As a researcher and journalist in Nigeria, the ability to efficiently store and transfer data is paramount. The SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Luxe USB Type-C has become indispensable companion, ensuring that journalists and researchers can handle data seamlessly and securely, whether in the field or at the desk. In today’s fast-paced world, capturing and sharing high-definition (HD) and ultra-high-definition (UHD) content is critical for accurate reporting and detailed research. Whether they are documenting environmental changes, capturing high-resolution images for investigative pieces, or recording interviews with key sources, the demand for…

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Customs Seize ₦1.5bn Firearms From Turkey, Suspect Arrested

Abibat Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service has seized assorted arms, drones, and military accoutrements worth ₦1.5bn exported from Turkey to Lagos State. Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this in Lagos on Wednesday at the Murtala Muhammed Area Command of the Service. He said the Command, acting on intelligence from local and international collaborators, on June 19, 2024, deployed its personnel to man all the exit points around the airport. Adeniyi said, “During the examination, an item was discovered and suspected to be part of a rifle from a console consignment…

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Morning After: Chaos, Losses As Flood Grounds Lagos

Abibat Babalola

IT was confusion and lamentation galore in Lagos, yesterday, as activities in most parts of the state were paralysed following early morning rains that left many neighbourhoods heavily flooded, with motorists trapped along major roads, including the ever-busy Third Mainland Bridge. It was also blame galore, with many pointing accusing fingers at the state government for failing to enforce environmental protection laws and prosecuting those caught dumping refuse in drainage channels leading to their blockage and flooding whenever it rains. For instance, an environmental expert and publisher of EnvironNews, a…

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