Day: August 14, 2024

Hunger Protest, Attempted Regime Change — Council of State

Abibat Babalola

The Council of State yesterday described a recent protest against bad governance in the country as an attempted regime change The council, comprising former Presidents and Heads of State, the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives, the serving and retired Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, as well as state governors, also passed a vote of confidence on President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The former leaders that passed the confidence vote on President Tinubu included Generals Yakubu Gowon, Muhammadu Buhari and Abdulsalami Abubakar, as well as former…

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‘For The Record,’ Here Is How Much Each Senator Earn – Revenue Commission

Abibat Babalola

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) says each of the 109 senators occupying legislative seats in the red chamber earns ₦1,063,860 salary and allowances per month. The commission gave the breakdown of the salary and allowances of each senator as: Basic Salary – ₦168,866:70; Motor Vehicle Fuelling and Maintenance Allowance – ₦126,650:00; Personal Assistant – ₦42,216:66; Domestic Staff -₦126,650:00; Entertainment – ₦50,660:00; Utilities – ₦50,660:00; Newspapers/Periodicals – ₦25,330:00; Wardrobe – ₦42,216,66:00; House Maintenance – ₦8,443.33:00 and Constituency Allowance – ₦422,166:66; respectively. RMAFC chair M. B. Shehu, in a…

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‘Bolekaja Journalism,’ Researcher Begins Study On Seun Okinbaloye, Rufai Oseni’s Interview Style

Ganiyu Amodu

▪️Why study focuses on fellow journalists’ perspectives of the two TV interviewers’ populist, aggressive approach – Babcock University Researcher, Sam Okere, gives details   A journalism researcher at Babcock University, Sam Okere, has begun a study “aimed at exploring the perception of fellow journalists regarding how Seun Okinbaloye and Rufai Oseni, as advocacy journalists, are navigating the delicate balance between traditional rhetorical methods and the more populist, aggressive style.” Platforms Africa reports that Okere, who has conducted other similar studies, tagged the style of the two popular interviewers on TV…

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‘We Can’t Afford Band A Again,’ 31 CDAs Beg IBEDC For Downgrade

Ganiyu Amodu

. Names of Communities and their petition to NERC, IBEDC, Senator Adeola Yayi, others   Some aggrieved communities in Ota area of Ogun State have decried the high electricity tariff, as a result of the Band A grading, urging the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) review their cadre to a more reasonable tariff. About 31 communities under the aegis of Ota Area Community Development Committee (OACDC) said the electricity tariff now gulps a large chunk of the resident’s income at the detriment of other basic needs and necessities of life.…

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‘No Boxers, No Singlet,’ Why Men Should Always Sleep Naked – Physicians

ADEOLA YUSUF

Medical experts have said that sleeping naked could increase sperm production in men by enabling the testicles to have a chance to cool off. They recommend that men who wish to become fathers should sleep without clothing at night to enhance their chances of conception. The physicians pointed out that this practice could improve male fertility, as cooling the scrotum at night had been shown to improve sperm quality. The experts suggested wearing roomy boxers during the day to keep the scrotum cool and enhance reproductive success while advocating for…

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Kyari Urges Military To Sustain Onslaught Against Crude Oil Theft

ADEOLA YUSUF

…Says NNPC Ltd Witnessing Improved Growth in Crude Production   The Group CEO of NNPC Ltd., Mr. Mele Kyari, has called on the military to sustain the war against crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism saying the current onslaught against the menace has yielded improved growth in the nation’s crude oil production. Kyari made this appeal when he received in audience the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa who led senior military officers on a courtesy visit to the NNPC Towers in Abuja, on Tuesday. “I personally call for…

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‘First Time In Over 100 Years,’ Boxing Removed From Next Olympics

Ganiyu Amodu

. IOC gives reason, says “decision can still be overturned.”   The Paris Olympics have come to a close and as all eyes turn to Los Angeles for the upcoming 2028 games, fans are already disappointed by a specific sport’s exclusion. The 2024 Olympics were a wild ride from start to end, from the now-infamous debut of the breakdancing category to what seemed like endless controversy in the gymnastics and boxing arena. While all gears are now in full swing to prepare for the 2028 LA games in California, it…

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NCDMB Hails BEAMCO For Local Assembly Of Train 7 Equipment

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, on Tuesday visited the facilities of BEAMCO Nigeria Limited in Lagos and commended the oil and gas service firm for the giant strides it recorded in oil and gas equipment components manufacturing. Specifically he lauded the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited, Saipem-Daewoo Joint Venture, and BEAMCO Limited for enhanced in-country value addition, as locally assembled pumps and valves are set for installation and pre-commissioning preparations on the multibillion-dollar NLNG Train-7 project on Bonny Island, Rivers…

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