Month: September 2024

Why Tinubu Should Hike Nigeria’s Stake In Dangote Refinery From 7% To 45% – PENGASSAN

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has urged the Federal Government to raise its stake in Dangote Refinery from 7% to 45% to enhance product availability and meet local demands. The President of PENGASSAN, Festus Osifo, while officially presenting the communique of the 2024 PENGASSAN Energy and labour Summit to the media in Lagos, emphasize that it would bolster energy security for Nigerians. He called on the Federal Government to urgently repair the four national refineries and transfer majority share to the private sector. He…

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Drama In Court As Nnamdi Kanu Forces Justice Binta Nyako To Hands Off Case

ADEOLA YUSUF

Nnamdi Kanu to Justice Binta Nyako: “My lord, I have no confidence in this court anymore and I ask you to recuse yourself because you did not abide by the decision of the Supreme Court. I can understand it if the DSS refuses to obey a court order, but for this court to refuse to obey an order of the Supreme Court is regrettable.” It was drama in court on Tuesday when the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, forced, literally, Justice Binta Nyako…

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’12 Yrs After Dad’s Disappearance,’ Islamic Singer, Rukayat Gawat, Dies

ADEOLA YUSUF

Popular Islamic singer, Rukayat Gawat Oyefeso, has passed on. Platforms Africa reports that the shocking news, which happened exactly 12 years, two months and seventeen days after the mysterious disappearance of her father,Aremu Gawat, has generated reactions. She was well-known for her captivating voice and religious music that resonated with many in the Muslim community. ‘Popularity To Obscurity?’ Tale Of Gbenga Adewusi, Nigerian’s Top Film Promoter Penury To Fame: Life And Times of Adegboro, Yoruba Famous Porter The news of her death was shared by popular Ilorin-based cleric Alfa Aribidesi…

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Petrol May Hit N1,800/Litre As Dangote Advocates Subsidy Removal

ADEOLA YUSUF

  “We are a private company, it’s true that we have to make profit …, but government would have to give up something for something.”   Dangote Petroleum Refinery, sole producer of petrol being offtaken and distributed for Nigerians, has declared that the government should end subsidy, a move that would cause imminent surge in the prices of the product to as high as N1,800 litre. The Founder of the 650,000 barrels per day capacity refinery, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, who threw his full weight behind subsidy removal just nine days…

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UNGA: Nigeria Demands Permanent Security Council Seats For Africa

ADEOLA YUSUF

Nigeria is demanding permanent seats for Africa on the United Nations Security Council. The country’s Minister of Defence Abubakar Badaru made the demand at the Summit of the Future during the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York, USA. “He said that Nigeria has contributed to International Peace and Security in terms of troops, finance, logistics, and civilian experts to various African countries, including Guinea Bissau, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Mali, and Côte d’Ivoire. In addition, Nigeria has played a key role in regional security and stability in West Africa…

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Notorious Kaduna Bandit kingpin, Kachalla Sharme killed In Gang War

ADEOLA YUSUF

A notorious bandit commander, Kachalla Tukur Sharme has been killed in a clash with a rival group in the forest. Sharme was killed along with other members of his gang. Samuel Aruwan, Overseeing Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. Aruwan said the information emerged following diligent follow-up operations and extensive human intelligence networks. He explained that Sharme and other bandits were killed in a fratricidal clash, noting that two other bandits from the rival group were also killed in the…

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‘Popularity To Obscurity?’ Tale Of Gbenga Adewusi, Nigerian’s Top Film Promoter

ADEOLA YUSUF

Olúwadámipe Sugar Olowu submits in this beautifully woven piece that how Baba Itunu of Idumota film fame, Gbenga “Bayowa” Adewusi, left the industry should be studied. Here are his reasons. Because Bayowa knew his onions. He’ll produce film. Direct it. Feature in it. Sing the movie soundtrack. Still advertise it aggressiIIvely…. Ebi Olokada. Larinloodu. Eleébòlò. Lèpa Shandy too many to count. Everyone wanted to be associated with that brand. The only other marketer that could attempt to go head to head with Bayowa then was Corporate Pictures. He would advertise…

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TikTok Launches Redesigned Subscription Monetization For Creators

ADEOLA YUSUF

TikTok on Monday announced the rollout of its revamped “Subscription” monetization feature for eligible creators in select regions, including Brazil, France, Germany, Spain, the U.K., Indonesia, Italy, Japan, South Korea, and the U.S. This launch follows TikTok’s March announcement to rebrand its LIVE Subscription tool as “Subscription,” now extending its benefits to creators beyond live-streaming. The Subscription feature positions TikTok as a competitor to platforms like Patreon, enabling creators to offer exclusive content to paying subscribers. It also rivals Instagram Subscriptions and YouTube’s channel memberships, all aimed at helping creators…

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Yahaya Bello: Kogi Assembly Wants EFCC Chair Removed, Prosecuted

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Kogi State House of Assembly has passed a motion calling for the immediate removal of the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, over what they described as his unprofessional handling of the case against Yahaya Bello. The assembly stated during a plenary in Lokoja on Monday that the EFCC, through its unprovoked attack on the Kogi State government lodge, was assaulting Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and the entire Kogi people. The lawmakers’ action followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by Hon.…

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BBNaija S9: Kellyrae Becomes First Finalist After Winning HoH

ADEOLA YUSUF

Kellyrae has become the first housemate in the ongoing Big Brother Naija season 9 to qualify for the finale. This came after he emerged as the new Head of House after winning the HoH games on Monday. Recall that 10 housemates are currently in the house vying for the top prize after Shaun, Tjay and Handi were evicted on Sunday during the eviction show. READ ALSO Yahaya Bello’s EFCC Appearance a Comic Show, By Ibidapo Balogun Benue, Bauchi, Gombe Residents Paid Highest Petrol Prices In August – NBS Nigeria Losing…

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