Day: September 12, 2024

JUST IN: Osun Monarch, Oba Adekunle Aromolaran, Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

A first-class traditional ruler in Osun State, Owa-Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran, is dead. He was 86. The monarch’s passing was announced in a statement by Asiwaju of Ijesaland, Chief Yinka Fasuyi, on Thursday. Chief Fasuyi, in a tribute that he signed, said, “An era comes to an abrupt end!” The monarch spent 42 years on the throne. READ ALSO Fuel Price Hike: Blame Exchange Rate Crisis Not Subsidy Removal – TUC Declares Why NNPCL’s Restructuring Is Critical At This Moment – Ex-Lawmaker How Gospel Singer, Dele Gold,…

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Fuel Price Hike: Blame Exchange Rate Crisis Not Subsidy Removal – TUC Declares

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Trade Union Congress (TUC), has attributed the prevailing high cost of petrol primarily to the devaluation of the naira, rather than the removal of the petrol subsidy in May 2023. TUC President, Festus Osifo, who made the submission during an interview on Channels TV, Politics Today show, argued that petrol would have been selling at around N350 per litre if the naira had not been devalued, noting that “the ultimate elephant in the room is devaluation.” Osifo said the current official exchange rate of N1,600/S is unsustainable and has…

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Why NNPCL’s Restructuring Is Critical At This Moment – Ex-Lawmaker

Abibat Babalola

Former lawmaker representing Warri Federal Constituency, Mr. Daniel Reyenieju, has called for the restructuring of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPCL, saying it has to start prioritising transparency, efficiency, and accountability. Reyenieju said NNPCL was capable of driving national growth, stressing that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s courageous initiative to reshape Nigeria’s future was commendable. Reyenieju stated: “This is a pivotal moment for our nation, blessed with abundant oil and gas resources, and we must seize the opportunity to unlock our vast potential in other numerous natural resources. The challenges we…

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How Gospel Singer, Dele Gold, Died

Abibat Babalola

. ‘Just a few weeks after Aduke Gold,’ colleagues, acquaintances recall artist last hour       Dele Agbeyo, the Nigerian gospel singer better known as Dele Gold, has passed away. Agbeyo’s death was confirmed by Alayo Melody, his colleague, via social media on Wednesday. Melody wrote, “Dele Gold died kee?? Ahhh This is getting too much ooo!!!! May God help us stop this untimely death. Dele Agbeyo May your soul rest well Wonder Doyin Kujore, another gospel singer, also expressed his grief on Instagram. “Nothing in this world… let…

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‘Red Alert,’ Nigerian Govt Warns of Impending Lassa Fever Surge

Abibat Babalola

The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has warned of a looming surge in cases of Lassa fever in the country. The Director General of the NCDC, Dr Jide Idris, gave the warning at a news conference on Wednesday in Abuja, saying that although the country had experienced a decline in cases of various diseases, it is approaching the Lassa fever season, which typically occurs annually. “Given the seasonal nature of Lassa fever, we anticipate a potential increase in cases over the next few…

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‘Worst In 30 Years,’ How Flood Killed 30 In Northeast Nigeria

Abibat Babalola

. NEMA gives report on rains that made life miserable for over one million people       Severe flooding in northeastern Nigeria has killed at least 30 people and affected more than one million others, the authorities have said. The collapse of the Alau dam on the Ngadda river in Borno State on Tuesday caused some of the state’s worst flooding since the same dam collapsed 30 years ago, and prompted residents to flee their homes. The state government said on Wednesday that the dam was at capacity due…

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