Month: September 2024

Cole Palmer Makes History As Chelsea Defeat Brighton 4-2

Ganiyu Amodu

Cole Palmer became the first player in Premier League history to score four goals before half-time in a single game on Saturday afternoon, as Chelsea recorded a 4-2 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion. A quite stunning first half at Stamford Bridge produced six goals, with four of those coming from Palmer, who has proven to be a sensational signing for the capital giants. The breakthrough arrived in the seventh minute, with Georginio Rutter sending Brighton ahead after poor defensive work from Chelsea, heading into the back of the net…

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1-1: Newcastle Holds Manchester City To Draw

Ganiyu Amodu

Manchester City were dealt another early blow to their Premier League title hopes as Newcastle secured an impressive home point at St James’ Park. In the absence of influential midfielder Rodri, out for the season after suffering a serious knee injury against Arsenal, Pep Guardiola’s side lacked their usual calm, composure and creativity. Having taken the lead through Josko Gvardiol ten minutes before half time, the visitors struggled to create consistent chances. Anthony Gordon equalised from the penalty spot after the forward, playing centrally with Alexander Isak injured, was felled…

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Independence Day: Nigeria Declares Tuesday Public Holiday

Ganiyu Amodu

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, October 1, 2024, a public holiday to commemorate the nation’s 64th Independence Day. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on Saturday on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani. Tunji-Ojo congratulated Nigerians at home and abroad on this occasion and praised the patient and hardworking Nigerian men and women, stating that their sacrifices would not be in vain. READ ALSO When Your Son-In-Law Beats Your Daughter, By Funke Egbemode…

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When Your Son-In-Law Beats Your Daughter, By Funke Egbemode

ADEOLA YUSUF

Daisy was born beautiful. Her mother received her with misty eyes. Her father felt so proud. After three boys, Manny was beginning to doubt his ability to make a female baby. And now along came Daisy from his loins. He’s a complete man, after all. Right? There was so much to eat and drink at the naming ceremony of Daisy. She got a name from every member of the family. Quite a list, but the one that stuck was the one her paternal grandmother gave her, Gift. Mama had five…

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’70th Birthday Gifts,’ Oyedepo Gets Two Rolls Royce Cars, Others

Ganiyu Amodu

Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide on Saturday received two Rolls Royce Cullinan car gifts for his 70th birthday. The bishop, who turned 70 years on Friday, had an elaborate party to celebrate the platinum birthday. Before Friday, a weeklong activities of praise were held across the Living Faith church worldwide as part of the birthday celebration. READ ALSO Japa: Why I Returned To Nigeria After 25 Years in US — Surgeon Court Grants Whistleblower PIDOM ₦5m Bail NCDMB, Triple Helix To Host Research And Innovation Conference Bobrisky:…

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Japa: Why I Returned To Nigeria After 25 Years in US — Surgeon

Abibat Babalola

A Nigerian associate professor of orthopaedic surgery, Dr Julius Oni, has relocated back to Nigeria after spending 25 years in the United States. In a video that has since gone viral, Oni shared details about his decision, saying, “I reverse Japa from the U.S. to Nigeria 6 weeks ago,” referencing the popular Nigerian term ‘Japa,’ which means to flee or emigrate in search of better opportunities. “I relocated from the U.S. to Nigeria. I took a leave of absence from my job at Johns Hopkins, sold my house, sold my…

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Court Grants Whistleblower PIDOM ₦5m Bail

Ganiyu Amodu

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court Abuja has granted bail to Nigerian whistleblower, Isaac Bristol, the man believed to be behind the prominent whistleblower account PIDOM Nigeria, ₦5m bail with one surety in like sum. Justice Nwite gave the order in a ruling on the motion on notice filed by his team of lawyers led by Deji Adeyanju. He further ruled that the defendant must deposit his International Passport with the court. READ ALSO NCDMB, Triple Helix To Host Research And Innovation Conference Bobrisky: Nigerian Top Prison Officers…

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NCDMB, Triple Helix To Host Research And Innovation Conference

ADEOLA YUSUF

In a bid to create a platform for critical stakeholders to share ideas, explore opportunities for collaboration and co-create pathways for the commercialisation of research outputs, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) is partnering Triple Helix Nigeria (THN) to host the maiden edition of the SciBiz Annual Conference 2024. Themed “Integrating Research Innovation and Policy: Triple Helix Pathway to a Digital Nigeria,” the event, slated for Abuja between 23rd and 25th October, brings together the academia, industry and government – known as the three arms of the Triple…

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Bobrisky: Nigerian Top Prison Officers Suspended, More Heads To Roll

Abibat Babalola

The Federal Government has suspended the officers in charge of the Maximum and Minimum Custodial Centres, Kirikiri, Lagos State, following an audio leak indicating that cross dresser, Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky who was convicted of a crime and sentenced to six months in jail was given an apartment outside the custodial centre. Secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board, CDCFIB, Ja’afaru Ahmed disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo had on Wednesday initiated a probe of the…

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Oil Companies Owe Govt $6bn, N66bn – Report

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has announced that outstanding collectible revenues due to the Federal Government in the oil and gas industry as of June this year have risen to over $6.071 billion and N66.4 billion, respectively. Chris Ochonu, Assistant Director, Communications and Stakeholders Management, said this in a statement. He noted that these figures were among crucial information and data contained in NEITI’s 2022 and 2023 Independent Oil and Gas Industry Report, released today in Abuja. According to the report,a breakdown shows that the outstanding liabilities were…

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