Month: September 2024

Do Women Hate Polygamy Or Do They Hate It With Poor Men?

ADEOLA YUSUF

▪️Adejola Adeyemi Crown, in this piece, ventures into the controversial issue that has polarised the men and women folks for ages. Enjoy!   Polygamy, the practice of marrying multiple spouses, has sparked extensive debate for centuries. While often viewed through the lens of religious, cultural, or legal frameworks, polygamy is also closely intertwined with socioeconomic factors. A widely circulated notion claims, “Every woman loves polygamy, just that they don’t love it with a poor man.” This statement, provocative as it may be, touches on complex social dynamics surrounding relationships, gender…

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Ministers Jittery As Presidency Confirms Imminent Cabinet Shakeup

ADEOLA YUSUF

The presidency has confirmed that a cabinet reshuffle is imminent, setting jitters down the spine of some ministers and special aides. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed this to journalists at the State House on Wednesday, September 25. Onanuga, who spoke at a press briefing, along with Senior Special Assistant to the President on Digital and New Media, O’tega Ogra, said there is no timeline as to when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will reshuffle his cabinet. It is worth noting that President Tinubu…

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How Women Affairs Minister Requested Me To Resign – Female Soldier

ADEOLA YUSUF

. Soldier who accused superior of sexual harassment opens can of worms   Private Ruth Ogunleye, the female soldier who was discharged from the military for accusing a senior officer, Colonel I.B Abdulkareem, of sexual harassment has opened up on the circumstances which led to her discharge from the service. While reacting to a report by the Army that she was discharged on medical condition affecting her mentality, Ruth revealed that she was actually requested by the Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy, to leave her job. While calling out…

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Major Oil Marketers Task Nigeria To Up Investment In Electric Vehicles

ADEOLA YUSUF

. MEMAN speaks on Dangote refinery, midstream boom, EVs outlook   The Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) has highlighted Electric Vehicles (EVs) as crucial to Nigeria’s energy transition, tackling climate change and boosting energy security, affirming that ongoing innovations like solid-state batteries, wireless charging, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology are poised to accelerate adoption despite high initial costs and limited infrastructure. These insights were among the key highlights of the MEMAN Quarterly Press Webinar on Tuesday, where experts discussed Nigeria’s energy future, emphasizing the role of electric vehicles (EVs),…

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Petrol 40% Cheaper in Nigeria Than Saudi? Fact-Checking Dangote’s Fuel Subsidy Claim

ADEOLA YUSUF

How 63 cent per litre in Saudi is 40% cheaper compared to 67 cent per litre in Nigeria will be left for Africa’s richest man to explain.” Read-for-yourself statistical details on how price tracking sites punctured the billionaire’s claim   Founder of Dangote Refinery, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, stirred controversy among oil industry statistics pundits when he declared that Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) popularly known as petrol is cheaper in Nigeria than in Saudi Arabia. The billionaire, who said this in an interview with Bloomberg, claimed that the product is 40%…

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Discharged Female Soldier Fires Back, Dares Army On Sex Probe

ADEOLA YUSUF

“Publish the outcome of sexual harassment involving my superior”     Ogunleye in January 2024 accused her superior, Colonel I.B Abdulkareem of making sexual advances A female Nigerian soldier, Private Ruth Ogunleye, who was recently discharged from service after alleging that a senior officer, Colonel I.B. Abdulkareem sexually harassed her, has demanded that the investigation that led to her dismissal should be published by the army. Ogunleye via her TikTok page, @Ogunleyeruthsavage1 in January 2024, claimed that her superiors, Colonel I.B Abdulkareem, Colonel G.S Ogor, and Brigadier General I.B Solebo…

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Oil Price Hits $75.69 Per Barrel

ADEOLA YUSUF

Oil prices jumped more than 2% on Tuesday on news of monetary stimulus from top importer China and concerns that conflict in the Middle East could hit regional supply while another hurricane threatened supply in the United States, the world’s biggest crude producer. Brent crude futures were up by $1.79, or 2.4%, at $75.69 a barrel by 1320 GMT. U.S. WTI crude futures rose by $1.87, or 2.7%, to $72.24. The crude oil market has been looking desperately towards Chinese authorities for further easing measures to counter the economic slowdown,”…

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Senator Adebule Congratulates Edo Governor-Elect

ADEOLA YUSUF

The senator, representing Lagos West District, Dr Idiat Oluranti Adebule, has congratulated the Edo State Governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on his sweet victory in the Edo state governorship election held on 21st September, 2024. Senator Adebule rejoiced with President Bola Tinubu (GCFR), the officers and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at all levels, especially, those of Edo State for working hard to secure this victory, as well as ensuring additional member to the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF). She hailed the people of Edo State for casting their votes…

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CBN Hikes Interest Rate For Fifth Time In 2024 To 27.25%

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unexpectedly raised its benchmark lending rate by 50 basis points to 27.25% on Tuesday in a unanimous decision to tame persistent inflationary pressures. The move wrongfooted analysts who had expected rates to stay on hold and indicates the bank is prioritizing inflation control over economic growth amid the worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation. It is the fifth rate hike this year, after increases of 50 basis points (bps) in July, 150 bps in May, 200 bps in March and 400 bps in…

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Soltab College Student Shines In Commonwealth Essay Contest

ADEOLA YUSUF

+ Full essay that earned Maryam Idris Silver Award in the world oldest global school writing competition, established since 1883   A student of Soltab Comprehensive College, Oke-Ata, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Miss Maryam ldris, has emerged the Silver Award Winner of the 2024 edition of Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition. By this feat, Maryam ldris, has once again put Ogun State on a global radar, achieving a greater feat after her sister, Mujeebat ldris who won Bronze in 2021. The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition (QCEC) is the world’s prestigious oldest international…

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