Month: July 2024

Olakulehin Crowned 43rd Olubadan

ADEOLA YUSUF

Oba Owolabi Olakulehin on Friday has been crowned as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. The event was held at the Labosinde compound in the ancient city of Ibadan – the family whose right is to crown any Olubadan of Ibadanland. READ ALSO Tinubu Names National Theatre After Wole Soyinka Cyberbullying: Social Media On Fire Over Toyin Abraham What Govs Will Do To Supreme Court Verdict – Soludo Kenya’s President Ruto Fires Almost Entire Cabinet After Protests Those present at the venue include a former Oyo State Governor and member of…

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Tinubu Names National Theatre After Wole Soyinka

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President Bola Tinubu has named the National Arts Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos, after Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka. Tinubu announced this in a tribute he wrote to celebrate Soyinka in commemoration of his 90th birthday. The tribute dated “Professor Wole Soyinka at 90: Tribute to a national treasure and global icon,” was personally signed by the President and made available to journalists on Friday. Tinubu expressed his delight to join admirers around the world in celebrating Soyinka, adding that July 13 would be the climax of the series of local…

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Cyberbullying: Social Media On Fire Over Toyin Abraham

ADEOLA YUSUF

. Actress speaks on the allegation that she arrested a fan and his mother         Nollywood actress and producer, Toyin Abraham, has sparked a heated reaction on social media after she was alleged to have illegally effected the arrest of a social media user and his mother for defamation. During an Instagram live session on Wednesday, the actress denied the allegations, stating that she had instead filed a petition against cyberbullies who defamed her online. Toyin complained of being bullied online because she supported President Bola Tinubu…

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What Govs Will Do To Supreme Court Verdict – Soludo

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Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State says governors will review the Supreme Court verdict that granted financial autonomy to local government councils. Soludo spoke on Thursday after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja and described the verdict by the apex court as “great”. That’s great. I mean, the Supreme Court is the final authority and I am a democrat. I believe in the rule of law. And once the Supreme Court has spoken, it has spoken. Tonight, I think the Governors Forum is meeting…

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Kenya’s President Ruto Fires Almost Entire Cabinet After Protests

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Kenyan President William Ruto has fired almost his entire cabinet after weeks of anti-government protests, he announced Thursday. Only Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi have been left in their posts, the president said. The decision was taken “upon reflection, and a holistic appraisal” of his cabinet, he told reporters from State House Nairobi. READ ALSO Who Gets What? Breakdown Of Euro 2024 Prize Money Court Remands ex-Power Minister Over Alleged N33bn Fraud ‘Steer Clear,’ Supreme Court Bars State Govts From LG Money ‘2 Weeks After…

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Who Gets What? Breakdown Of Euro 2024 Prize Money

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England is set to take on Spain in the 2024 European Championship final at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany on Sunday, July 14. The tournament, which started on June 14, has featured 51 games, including 36 in the group stage and 15 in the knockout rounds. England is looking to end their 58-year trophy drought, while Spain hopes to add to their collection with a fourth Euro Championship title. In December 2023, the UEFA Executive Committee approved the prize money distribution system for the teams participating in the tournament. The…

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Court Remands ex-Power Minister Over Alleged N33bn Fraud

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A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered that a former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, be remanded in Kuje prison in Abuja pending the consideration of his bail application. Justice James Omotosho issued the order on Thursday after the court resumed Mamman’s arraignment on money laundering charge which was earlier stepped down by the judge. The former minister pleaded not guilty to the charge preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The EFCC had filed a 12-count money laundering charge against Mamman. He was alleged to…

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‘Steer Clear,’ Supreme Court Bars State Govts From LG Money

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FULL LIST: Names of losers and winners in the fight of 36 against 774   The Supreme Court on Thursday in Abuja delivered a judgment asking state governors to stay clear of Local Government Money, thereby paving the way for their Autonomy PLATFORMS AFRICA reports that the Supreme Court delivered this judgement on the suit the Federal Government filed to secure full autonomy for the 774 Local Government Areas, LGAs, in the country. The Supreme Court recently said it had notified Attorney- General of the parties involved. In the case…

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‘2 Weeks After Death Rumour,’ Olu Jacobs Celebrates 82nd Birthday

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Veteran Nollywood actor, Olu Jacobs, marked his 82nd birthday on Thursday, July 13, 2023, just two weeks after false rumors of his passing spread on social media. His wife, Joke Silva, took to Instagram to celebrate the milestone, sharing a heartwarming video featuring Jacobs in a customized house coat. She wrote, “82 just like that. Agba ko ni nira l’agbara Jesu. Happy birthday and have an amazing year ahead, my darling… Sir J of life @olujacobs (loving his customized housecoat).” READ ALSO Why, How Nigeria, USAID Inked N115.2Bn Electricity Deals…

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Why, How Nigeria, USAID Inked N115.2Bn Electricity Deals

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Minister Adelabu; USAID/Nigeria Mission Director, Melissa Jones; Permanent Secretary, Mahmuda Mamman – Line-up of dignitaries and what they said at the net-zero carbon emissions enabling event The Nigerian government and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the effective implementation of N115.2 Billion for Electricity Reforms and Clean Energy Transition in the country. Platforms Africa reports that this was contained in a statement by Chinwe Udouwem, Chief information and Public Relations Officer, ministry of power. Speaking at the event, which, according…

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