Day: July 9, 2024

Former Liverpool Striker Firmino Becomes Pastor

Ganiyu Amodu

Former Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino has embraced a new calling, announcing his ordination as an evangelical pastor at the age of 32. The Brazilian footballer shared the news on his social media accounts, revealing a significant transition in his life. Firmino, alongside his wife, was ordained as a pastor at the church they founded three years ago. The dedication ceremony took place last Sunday in his hometown of Maceio. In a heartfelt message, Firmino expressed that becoming a pastor was not an initial goal, but a mission that emerged from…

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Being An Albino Earned Me Popularity From Birth – Adewale Elesho

ADEOLA YUSUF

A veteran Nollywood actor, Adewale Adeoye, popularly known as Elesho, has said he gained popularity from childbirth because he was born an albino. Adeoye, who is known for his humorous roles in Yoruba movies, said this in an interview with media personality, Adedoyin Kukoyi, on Sunday. According to him, it was not popular to give birth to an albino in those days because his parents had a different complexion from him. He said, “I became popular since my birth. The news got everywhere that a white man was born. Some…

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Nollywood Actor, Producer Among 9 Kidnappers Killed In Lagos Police Shootout

ADEOLA YUSUF

Tragedy struck in Lagos as a shootout between the police and a group of kidnappers resulted in the death of nine individuals. Among the nine individuals include a up-and-coming Nollywood actor and a producer. The actor, who was based in Port Harcourt, and the producer, identified as Prince Henry Ode, were reportedly involved in kidnapping activities. READ ALSO Moment Man Climbs Radio Mast In Abuja To Die By Suicide Dangote Refinery Capable Of Solving Nigeria’s Forex Problems, Says S&P Global Britain Is Nigeria’s ‘Bad’ Teacher, By Lasisi Olagunju Nigeria Removes…

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Moment Man Climbs Radio Mast In Abuja To Die By Suicide

ADEOLA YUSUF

An unidentified man in Abuja has reportedly climbed a radio mast Monday morning and attempted suicide. Channels TV reports that the man left a note detailing his intention. It was gathered that Fire Service, NEMA, and FCT officials were present to intervene. In a new development, it was gathered that the man is making some demands on government . His demands include: Restoration of Fuel Subsidy: He calls on the government to reinstate the fuel subsidy to alleviate economic burdens on Nigerians. READ ALSO Dangote Refinery Capable Of Solving Nigeria’s…

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Dangote Refinery Capable Of Solving Nigeria’s Forex Problems, Says S&P Global

ADEOLA YUSUF

International financial analytics corporation, S&P Global, has described the 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) Dangote Oil Refinery and Petrochemicals company as capable of resolving Nigeria’s foreign exchange (forex) issue and its huge pressure on the local Naira currency, while also catalysing the country’s economic development. S&P Global, headquartered in Manhattan, New York City, disclosed this during an onsite visit to the Dangote Refinery at Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos as part of its sovereign credit ratings assessment of Nigeria. The team from the international rating agency were accompanied by officials from the Federal…

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Britain Is Nigeria’s ‘Bad’ Teacher, By Lasisi Olagunju

ADEOLA YUSUF

Number 10, Downing Street has been home to Britain’s prime ministers since 1735 AD. Why would a hugely popular new prime minister move into a 289-year-old mansion without spending good pounds on it to buff it up to today’s taste? Keir Starmer, the new British prime minister, moved into that official residence soon after he was appointed last Friday. There was neither a renovation of the building nor a sanctification of the rooms by clerics and priests. Red candles, white tapers were not lit; neither was turari (incense) assigned a…

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