Month: July 2024

Nigeria Just Signed Samoa Agreement. Here’s What To Know About The Deal

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Federal Government yesterday defended the SAMOA Agreement, saying it was signed in the interest of Nigeria. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who clarified a statement in Abuja, said: ”On June 28, 2024, Nigeria signed the Samoa Agreement at the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States, OACPS, secretariat in Brussels, Belgium. ”The partnership agreement is between the EU and its member states on one hand, and the members of the OACPS on the other. ”Negotiations on the agreement started in 2018, on the sidelines of…

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21 LGAs In 10 states, Federal Capital Territory Submerged In Flood — Nigeria Govt

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Federal Government said yesterday no fewer than 21 local government areas in 10 states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, have been submerged by flood as a result of torrential rainfall in the past few days. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr Joseph Utserv, who disclosed this, along the Minister of State for Water Resource and Sanitation, Bello Goronyo, and the Director General, Nigeria Hydrological Services, NIHSA, at a briefing in Abuja, said some states had started experiencing varying levels of flooding and its associated disasters as…

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US President Joe Biden Calls Himself ‘1st Black Woman’ In Latest Gaffe

ADEOLA YUSUF

President Biden again, went on incredibly confusing rant, calling himself the first black woman to serve with a black president. He also called himself the “first president that got elected statewide in the state of Delaware, when I was a kid.” The comments came as Biden was trying to pander during a Pennsylvania radio show with host Andrea Lawful-Sanders. READ ALSO Euro 2024: Spain Defeat Germany 2-1 To Reach Semis The Data Storage Behind Smart And Safe Cities, By Ghassan Azzi Inside Meeting Where Minister Ordered End to FCET Workers’…

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Euro 2024: Spain Defeat Germany 2-1 To Reach Semis

ADEOLA YUSUF

Spain are the first team into the semi-finals at Euro 2024 after a drama filled quarter-final against Germany ended in thrilling fashion after going to extra-time. A tetchy first half saw these two attacking teams stuttering and struggling to get going with the game repeatedly broken up by fouls and a lack of sharpness in the final third. After the the break though, Spain went ahead with substitute Dani Olmo arriving in the box to turn home Lasine Yamal’s squared pass. That goal opened things up and Germany stressed for…

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The Data Storage Behind Smart And Safe Cities, By Ghassan Azzi

ADEOLA YUSUF

Whilst technological breakthroughs and the adoption of digital technologies have brought a new era of progress, it can sometimes be hard for the untrained eye to recognise cutting-edge innovations in every-day life. However, smart cities are a key field where new technologies, such as smart video, directly and visibly, raise living standards. Smart cities use information and communication technologies to improve operational efficiency, share information with the public and provide a better quality of local authority services. For example, advancements in Internet of Things (IoT) technologies have enabled connected public…

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Inside Meeting Where Minister Ordered End to FCET Workers’ Protest

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. Provost to resume official functions, return after over 30 days occupation of his office   Warring parties in the ongoing crisis at the Federal College of Education, Technical (FCET), Akoka, Lagos, on Thursday endorsed resolutions reached at a reconciliation meeting chaired by the Minister of State for Education, Dr. Tanko Yusuf Sununu. Platforms Africa reports that the pact resolved that the key to the office of the provost should be released to the Chairman of the newly inaugurated Governing Council of the college “to allow for the Provost, Dr.…

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Nigeria Wins Bid To Host $5Bn African Energy Bank

ADEOLA YUSUF

. ‘Coming to Abuja,’ How bank will be situated in country’s capital   Nigeria has successfully secured the bid to host the headquarters of the newly established $5 billion African Energy Bank (AEB) in its capital city, Abuja. This is contained in a statement by the State Minister for Petroleum Resources (oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, on Thursday via his official X account. Lokpobiri said that the bank would play a crucial role in financing and advancing energy projects across Africa, promoting innovation, sustainability, and economic growth. Nigeria emerged as the preferred…

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Kenya: President Ruto Scraps Budget For First Lady’s Office, Dissolves 40 Agencies Amid Protests

ADEOLA YUSUF

In a decisive move on Friday, President William Ruto announced the elimination of the budget for the offices of Kenya’s first and second ladies, responding to nationwide protests. During a live broadcast, President Ruto detailed additional austerity measures, including the dissolution of 47 state agencies and the suspension of non-essential travel for officials. “The number of advisors in government will be cut by 50% immediately,” Ruto stated. He confirmed that “the operations of the office of the first lady, second lady, and the wife of the prime cabinet will be…

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Keir Starmer To Become Next PM As Labour Wins UK’s General Election

ADEOLA YUSUF

Keir Starmer, the Labour Party candidate, has won the UK general election and will become the next prime minister of the country. Labour has been declared official winner of the poll after reaching the required 326 parliamentary seats. “Change begins now. It feels good, I have to be honest,” Starmer told a cheering crowd in central London. Rishi Sunak, outgoing prime minister, said he takes responsibility for the loss of the Conservative Party. “Britain has delivered a sobering verdict. On this difficult night, I’d like to express my gratitude to…

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Lady Who Admitted Having Sex With Dogs Faked Death – Actress Abiola Adebayo

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A Nollywood actress and podcaster, Abiola Adebayo has revealed that a young lady who reportedly killed herself after admitting on a podcast to engaging in sexual activities with her dogs as a result of addiction stemming from past trauma faked her death. Adebayo said the lady, identified as Adenike Adewodun, faked her death in an attempt to escape the public backlash and legal consequences of her actions. The actress made this known in a statement she released on her Instagram page on Thursday, titled “Miss Adenike Adewodun’s ‘Fake Death Antics”.…

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