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Film Review: House of Ga’a, By Mujeebat Idris

August 9, 2024 ADEOLA YUSUF

You’ve read reviews done by many on the epic movie, you probably have not read the one woven in flowery prose by a 2021 bronze winner of Commonwealth Essay Competition, and a first-class undergraduate of Law at Crescent University Abeokuta. The Movie As an Epic House of Ga’a is a captivating historical drama that delves into the life of Bashorun Ga’a, a powerful and notorious figure in the ancient city of Oyo. This film not only explores themes of power, betrayal and vengeance but also vividly brings to life the…

Dangote Refinery: Business Place or Tourist Site? By Bosun Adetiloye

August 9, 2024 ADEOLA YUSUF

With exactly a week to go in his presidency, President Muhammadu Buhari on May 22, 2023, inaugurated the Dangote Refinery, a 650,000 barrels per day facility reputed to be the largest Single-Train petroleum refinery in the world. There was pomp and circumstance as the refinery reportedly came on board, but as it would later turn out, Buhari would appear to have been goaded into inaugurating an uncompleted refinery. It might also be that the former President was just too eager to have his name inscribed on what was perceived as…

How Ex-CAF President, Issa Hayatou, Died 24 Hrs To 78th Birthday

August 9, 2024August 9, 2024 Ganiyu Amodu

‘Passionate sports fan,’ Tributes FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, other penned on man who served as the president of CAF for 29 years A former President of the Confederation of African Football, Issa Hayatou, is dead. Hayatou’s death was made known by the FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, in a Thursday post on his Instagram stories. Infantino wrote, “Saddened to hear of the passing of former CAF President, former FIFA President and interim, FIFA Vice President and FIFA Council member, Issa Hayatou. “As a passionate sports fan and IOC member, he…

Subs Warming Up, Multiball: All You Need To Know About New Premier League Rules

August 9, 2024August 9, 2024 Ganiyu Amodu

The English Premier League has announced new rules for the upcoming 2024/25 football season. As the domestic league games begin on Friday, August 16, 2024, with an opening match between Manchester United and Fulham, there will be a significant difference in the rules guiding the games, a statement on the EPL website read on Thursday. “There will be a difference this campaign in how match officials will be applying the rules of the game,” the statement partly read. Subs warming up The number of substitutes in a single match is…

‘Nationality Row,’ Chidimma Adetshina Pulls Out Of Miss South Africa Pageant

August 9, 2024August 9, 2024 Ganiyu Amodu

“Whoever represents us wears the crown for all.” A Miss South Africa contestant, Chidimma Adetshina, has withdrawn from the pageant in view of the ongoing investigations into her nationality. The 23-year-old model, born in Soweto, South Africa, and of Nigerian and Mozambican descent, faced scrutiny over her eligibility to compete in the prestigious event. The controversy began when the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) in South Africa revealed preliminary evidence suggesting that Adetshina’s mother may have committed fraud and identity theft. According to the DHA, the alleged fraudulent activities…

‘Expose Them,’ EKEDC Tasks Customers To Report Meter Installers Demanding Fees

August 9, 2024August 9, 2024 ADEOLA YUSUF

“Installers are not authorized to request installation fees from customers, resist such demands;” what Rekhiat Momoh, Acting Chief Executive Officer of EKEDC told customers at Ijora BD Engagement Forum, a regular channel where company deepens engagement with customers The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has, again, heightened the customers trust as it urged them to report prepaid meter installers who demand payment before completing installations. Platforms Africa reports that the utility firm, which exoressed disdain for such act, urged customers to collaborate wuth it in this move and…

Employ More Staff, Get Tax Breaks, Nigeria Dangles Carrot For Private Firms

August 9, 2024 Abibat Babalola

The federal government says there will be tax breaks for companies that employ more staff. A tax break is a benefit that the government offers in terms of tax deduction, credit, exemption, or exclusion that helps individuals and businesses save money on their tax bills. Speaking during an interview on AIT on Tuesday, Wale Edun, minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, said the tax breaks will be included in the Inflation Reduction Act. “The Inflation Reduction Act will now contain a range of import duty exemptions, such…

‘All Ends In Paris,’ CAF ex-President, Issa Hayatou, Is Dead

August 9, 2024August 9, 2024 Abibat Babalola

The former President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Issa Hayatou has died at the age of 77. He passed away on Thursday in Paris, reported Cameroon Concord. Hayatou served as the President of CAF from 1988 until March 2017, when he was replaced by Malagasy, Ahmad Ahmad. He also held the position of interim President of FIFA from October 2015 to February 2016, following the suspension of Sepp Blatter. READ ALSO: ‘Atlas Petroleum Versus Arik Air,’ Nigeria Lifts Supension On Arik, Gives Reasons ‘Marginal Field, Others,’ SPE Highlights…

‘Atlas Petroleum Versus Arik Air,’ Nigeria Lifts Supension On Arik, Gives Reasons

August 9, 2024August 9, 2024 Abibat Babalola

The Federal Government has lifted the suspension on the operations of Arik Air. Michael Achimugu, the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), announced the development in a post on social media Thursday. This comes more than a week after the airline’s planes were grounded over a dispute between Atlas Petroleum and Arik Air. However, Achimugu said the conflict has been resolved. READ ALSO: ‘Marginal Field, Others,’ SPE Highlights 47 Years’ Feats, Unveils 5 Years’ Communiques Legendary Defender Pepe Retires At Age 41…