Month: August 2024

’19 Mths After Burying Mum;’ Dangote Group’s Spokesperson, Roseline Okere, Dies

ADEOLA YUSUF

. ‘Sad, Shocking,‘ What friends wrote on the Guardian newspaper’s ex-energy editor   A former energy editor with the Guardian newspaper, Roseline Okere, is Dead Platforms Africa reports that Okere, ŵho until her death, was a staff at the communication department of the Dangote Group, died 19 months after burying her late mother, Madam Victoria Inegbonoise, in January 2023. The news of her demise was confirmed by the editor of The Guardian newspaper, Femi Adekoya, on Monday after an enquiry on the National Association of Energy Correspondents (NAEC’s) WhatsApp group.…

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Cabals Behind Blowing Up Of Power Transmission Substations – Adelabu

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said he has been threatened many times by unknown persons who are against the reforms in the country’s power sector. Adelabu, a former Oyo State governorship candidate, said he would not be bullied and intimidated by those against the progress and success recorded in the sector. Speaking during an interview on Fresh FM’s ‘Political Circuit’ programme, the former minister asserted that all problems in the power sector are surmountable. The minister also claimed that cabals and cartels are behind the blowing up of…

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‘It’s Fake News’, Ganduje Responds To 2027 Presidential Posters

ADEOLA YUSUF

National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje has described as the handiwork of mischief makers working in collaboration with elements of the Kwankwasiyya movement to cause disaffection between him and President Bola Tinubu by circulating 2027 presidential posters of himself and Imo state Governor, Hope Uzodinma as running mate. Ganduje who spoke through his Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, described the development as “entirely false ans a malicious piece of fake news”. The statement reads; “This is to…

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‘They Should Settle Their Rift, I Have Tried’ – Jude Okoye Speaks Amid Psquare Feud

ADEOLA YUSUF

Jude Okoye, the elder brother and former manager of the popular music duo Psquare, has announced that he is done trying to mediate the ongoing feud between his younger twin brothers, Peter and Paul Okoye. The long-standing rift, which originally began in 2017 and led to the group’s breakup, has once again resurfaced, despite a brief reconciliation in November 2021. The latest fallout became public when Paul, also known as Rudeboy, accused Peter, aka Mr. P, of orchestrating his arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Peter has…

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Former Sweden Manager Linked With Super Eagles Job

ADEOLA YUSUF

Former Sweden manager Janne Andersson is reportedly the leading candidate for the vacant Super Eagles coaching role. Although the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has not yet made an official announcement, Score Nigeria sources suggest that the 61-year-old is poised to take over the reins of Nigeria’s national team. Andersson, who concluded his tenure with Sweden in November 2023 after a seven-year stint, previously turned down an offer from Latvia. His potential appointment would make him the second Swedish coach to manage the Super Eagles, following in the footsteps of Lars…

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Shocker! Labour Party Wins Council Election Without Fielding A Candidate

ADEOLA YUSUF

Labour Party (LP), on Saturday, won the Bogoro Councillorship Election in Lusa B Ward, Bauchi State, without even fielding a candidate. According to the Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC), the Labour Party received 2,200 votes, the highest number of votes cast in the election. Many people were surprised at the outcome because the party did not field a candidate in the election. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Lucy Ahmadu Yusuf, came second with 2,168 votes. The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Mbam Masoyi, trailed behind with 275 votes.…

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Obi Cubana: People Said I Used My Wife For Money Ritual

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Founder of Cubana Group, Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, has said that he was accused of using hsi wife for money ritual when she fell ill after childbirth. Obi Cubana said this in an interview with popular media personality, Chude Jideonwo, who is the host of #WithChude. He said: “So, my wife, after she gave birth on Valentine’s Day, developed a strange illness. “Someone called me and said: ‘See what they are hearing, that I went to use my wife for juju’ and it was my friend.…

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‘You Were Blacklisted As Enemy of State,’ Amosun Fires Back At Pat Utomi

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Former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has knocked Prof Pat Utomi over his attack directed at him, stating that the professor was still sulking because he refused to feed what he described as entitlement mentality. Utomi had criticised Amosun after the latter said a contract he cancelled while he was governor was part of the reasons why a Chinese firm got a court order in France to seize Nigeria’s presidential jets. The ex-governor said he cancelled the 2016 contracts because he found out the firm’s claims were false. Amosun,…

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I Was Also Victim Of Amosun’s Contracts Violation, Another Person Committed Suicide – Pat Utomi

ADEOLA YUSUF

Widely acclaimed economist, Prof. Pat Utomi, has said that he was also a victim of the decision of a former Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amos, to cancel contracts signed by his predecessors, especially Otunba Gbenga Daniel. He spoke after Amosun admitted he cancelled the contract of Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Company Limited. The cancellation of the contract of the Chinese company led to the seizure of three of Nigeria’s presidential jets parked in Paris, France. In a long tweet on his X handle on Saturday, Utomi said the…

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“For Education, Health,” Nigeria Eyes Fresh $500m W’Bank Loan

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The Federal Government is targeting a $500m loan from the World Bank to tackle inadequate human resource issues in the country’s education and healthcare systems. The proposed loan, part of the Nigeria Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity Governance Programme, is intended to tackle long-standing staffing gaps and enhance the performance management of basic education teachers and primary healthcare workers. According to the “Programme Information Document” for the appraisal stage of the Nigeria Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity Governance Programme, obtained by Sunday PUNCH on Friday, the…

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