Day: August 26, 2024

Nigeria’s First Olympics Medalist, Nojim Maiyegun, Is Dead

ADEOLA YUSUF

A former Nigerian boxer and first-ever Olympic medalist, Nojim Maiyegun has died at the age of 83. A confidante, Rudolfine F Soultan, confirmed the death of the boxer in a Facebook post on Monday. The post read, “My Jimmy died. I can’t say more about this right now because it’s just horrible. The day after tomorrow, we would have been together for 17 years.” Maiyegun as per The Cable breathed his last on Monday morning at his base in Vienna, Austria. Maiyegun was reportedly battling an unnamed illness for a…

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“Shot, Butchered,” Son Of Popular Lagos Monarch Assassinated

ADEOLA YUSUF

Tension has gripped the Ajiran community in the Agungi area of Lekki, Lagos State, following the brutal murder of Demola, the first son of the Ojomu of Ajiran land, Tijani Akinloye. The attack occurred on Monday near Chevron Drive, close to Ebano Supermarket, where gunmen shot and butchered Demola. A source, who spoke anonymously due to the sensitivity of the matter, confirmed the assassination. The killing has caused panic in the community, leading to residents deserting the area. READ ALSO Wukari Varsity Now Destined for Ceaseless Ascent – Prof. Iysa…

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Wukari Varsity Now Destined for Ceaseless Ascent – Prof. Iysa Ade Bello

Aliyu Aliyu

    “Our university must be a hub for agricultural research, development, and extension services,” full text of Address by Chair of the Governing Council/Pro Chancellor Federal University, Wukari, Professor Iysa Ade Bello, at the Inception meeting of the Council   Chair of the Governing Council/Pro Chancellor Federal University, Wukari, Professor Iysa Ade Bello, has declared that thr university is destined for ceaseless growth. Platforms Africa reports that Bello said this at the inception meeting of the Council, maintaining that the university must be at the vanguard of this transformation.…

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‘Worse, Unpatriotic,’ Miriam Onuoha Rejects Atiku’s Allegations Against NNPC

Aliyu Aliyu

Oil and gas sector of the econony too critical to be politcised,” Full address by member of the House of Representatives, representing Isiala Mbano / Onuimo / Okigwe Federal Constituency   A member of the House of Representatives, representing Isiala Mbano / Onuimo / Okigwe Federal Constituency, Hon Miriam Onuoha, said the oil and gas sector of the econony was too critical to be politcised. Onuoha stated that while constructive criticism was necessary to strengthen the sector in the national interest, deploying propaganda and blackmail to score cheap political points…

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WAEC, NECO Will no Longer Allow Underage Children – Nigerian Govt

Abibat Babalola

The Federal Government has announced that candidates must be 18 years old before they are admitted into tertiary institutions. Education Minister Tahir Mamman made this known on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, stating that the government has instructed the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) not to allow underage children to write their examinations. According to the Minister, no candidate will sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) organized by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) unless they are 18 years old. This policy…

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‘Eat Red Meat, Risk Type 2 Diabetes Over 10 Years’ – Study

Ganiyu Amodu

▪️’You don’t joke with daily eating of Suya, Ogunfe or any red and processed meat from pork, beef, or lamb?’ Researchers at the University of Cambridge have this special message for you.   A new study suggests that consuming 50 grams of red meat and processed meat daily, such as suya made of beef, pork, or lamb. could lead to a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes over 10 years. Analysis of two million people from 31 studies across 20 countries to find out whether there was a link…

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‘Posted To Lagos, Camp In Osun,’ Surprises As NYSC Calls Up Latest Batch

Ganiyu Amodu

▪️’Some posted to Zamfara will have orientation camp in Kebbi, Sokoto,’ details of what NYSC wants Batch B Stream II Corps members to know   The National Youth Service Corps has announced the release of the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream 2 call-up letters for prospective corps members. The corps made the announcement in a series of post on its official X (former Twitter) handle on Monday. It said orientation camp for the stream is expected to start on August 28, 2024 and closes on September 17, 2024. According to the…

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Remo Stars Crash Out Of CAF Champions League

Ganiyu Amodu

Remo Stars FC has been eliminated from continental football for the third consecutive time, following a 2-0 defeat to ASFAR in Rabat. The Ikenne-based team had secured a 2-1 victory over ASFAR in the first leg of their CAF Champions League preliminary round match at the Remo Stars Stadium. However, they couldn’t hold onto their advantage in Morocco, ultimately losing the tie 3-2 on aggregate. This latest exit is a bitter pill to swallow for Remo Stars, who were seeking revenge after a similar fate in the 2022/2023 season. Back…

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‘I’m Ex-Man, Not Ex-Convict,’ Says Bobrisky Jailed For Naira Abuse

ADEOLA YUSUF

Controversial crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has opened up on his experience at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre. The 33-year-old Instagram celebrity was sentenced to six months in prison on Friday, April 12, 2024, without the option of a fine by Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court, Lagos, for abusing the naira and was released on Monday, August 5. In an interview on the ‘Curiosity Made Me Ask’ podcast aired on Saturday, Bobrisky said his experience in prison was like a vacation because he needed the time…

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‘One Month After Childbirth,’ Actress Sharon Okpamem Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

Again, tragedy hit Nigeria’s entertainment industry on Sunday as another Nollywood actress and producer, Sharon Okpamen, was snatched by the cold hands of death. Her tragic passing came almost one month after she was delivered of her second child. She was aged 35. One Jackreece Daniel confirmed the sad news on his Facebook page. He wrote: “Nollywood actress and producer has passed on. She was in coma after child birth and couldn’t make it alive “ Also, confirming the sad news, Great Edos platform wrote on Facebook, “Sharon Okpamen has…

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