Month: September 2024

“They Used Bread, N5k,” How Politicians Bought Votes At Edo PUs — CSOs

ADEOLA YUSUF

A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room (NCSSR), has observed voter inducement at polling units (PUs) in the September 21 governorship election in Edo State. “Situation Room observers reported widespread instances of blatant vote buying and selling across several polling units, despite the huge presence of security personnel,” the group said in a statement on Saturday afternoon. The statement was co-signed by Yunusa Z. Ya’u, Mimidoo Achakpa and Franklin Oloniju. “The price of votes ranged from ₦5,000 to ₦10,000 per voter in several locations,…

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‘I Didn’t Force My Daughter Into Prostitution, She Likes Being One’

ADEOLA YUSUF

‘Hear me out first before you blame,” retired Nigerian police officer narrates how her second daughter slept with Ajegunle landlord to help family settle house rent ‘forever.’ Me? Force her into prostitution? I don’t know where you got the story that I forced Georgina into prostitution, the girl was already one. I just told her to be useful with it. Look, I am an old man and I have seen my share of this life, so you can’t come to me, accusing me of what I didn’t do, I won’t…

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IBF TITLE: Daniel Dubois Knocks Out Anthony Joshua In 5th Round

ADEOLA YUSUF

▪️I’m just a warrior to the end, to the bitter end – Dubois ▪️I had a sharp opponent and a fast opponent – Joshua   The heavyweight fight between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois on Saturday night at Wembley Stadium in London was scheduled for 12 rounds. It was over by the fifth. Nigerian Communication Czar, Meka Olowola, Promoted Chairman Asido Foundation Nicolas Jackson Hits Brace As Chelsea Thrash West Ham 3-0 Dubois retained his IBF heavyweight title after knocking out Joshua with a right to the chin. He had…

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Nigerian Communication Czar, Meka Olowola, Promoted Chairman Asido Foundation

ADEOLA YUSUF

. ‘For about two decades that I’ve known him,’ What Team Lead, Platforms Africa, said about Olowola’s promotion approved by board of trustees consisting of Prof. Taiwo Sheikh, Prof. Cheluchi Onyemelukwe, Dr. Omotola Abdulmalik, Prof. Ibrahim Abdu, Dr. Olayinka Egbokhare, Arc. Biodun Fadayomi, Mr. Babatunde Aina, Mr. Usman Abdulmalik, Dr. Zacheaus Olofin, and founder, Dr. Jibril Abdulmalik   Top Nigerian Communication and brand reputation Specialist, Meka Olowola, has been promoted as the Chairman òf the Board at the Asido Foundation. Platforms Africa reports that the Foundation, which is focused on…

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Nicolas Jackson Hits Brace As Chelsea Thrash West Ham 3-0

ADEOLA YUSUF

It was billed as a very competitive London derby, but it ended up being a masterclass from the visitors Chelsea as Enzo Maresca’s side claimed a very comprehensive 3-0 victory over West Ham in their Premier League encounter at London Stadium. Nicolas Jackson was particularly impressive early on as he recorded a first-half double and England’s Cole Palmer then later added a third. READ ALSO Tinubu Pens Romantic Tribute To Wife, Remi On 64th Birthday It’s Just Sex, Nothing More, By Funke Egbemode Why Only Nigerians Call Petrol PMS, By…

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Tinubu Pens Romantic Tribute To Wife, Remi On 64th Birthday

ADEOLA YUSUF

My Dearest Oluremi, On this beautiful day, as we celebrate your 64th birthday, my heart is full of gratitude and love for the incredible woman you are. Since we began this journey together, you have been my rock, confidante, greatest supporter, and the love of my life. Every step of the way, you have shown unwavering strength, grace, and love to me, our family, and our beloved nation, Nigeria. You are the heart of our home, the light guiding me through the most challenging days, and the embodiment of kindness…

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It’s Just Sex, Nothing More, By Funke Egbemode

ADEOLA YUSUF

Sometimes, a woman is just a glorified call girl, “olosho” , but she tells herself she’s in a relationship. She calls a man her boyfriend while he sees her as just a booty call. She believes she has a man in her life while the man sees her as just one of the girls in his life. She invests her time and body in the ‘relationship’ while the man treats her a little bit better than a prostitute. She’s the one that is all over him just like chocolate melts…

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Why Only Nigerians Call Petrol PMS, By Farooq Kperogi

ADEOLA YUSUF

▪️”Almost without exception,…Nigerian newspapers mislead their readers into thinking that everyone in the English-speaking world recognizes “premium motor spirit” as the real name for petrol.”   I am taking a break from political commentary to everyday language usage this week. A few weeks ago, a British journalist who writes about oil and gas wrote to thank me for past articles I wrote that explained why Nigerians call “petrol” “Premium Motor Spirit.” “While I have always assumed PMS meant petrol, I never knew exactly why this term was so widespread in…

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‘Relocate Now,’ Nigerians In Floodprone Cities Get Last Warning

ADEOLA YUSUF

▪️List of 11 Nigerian states where flood is imminent as as Cameroon releases Lagdo Dam’s water       The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NIHSA, said yesterday that water from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon, has been released into Rivers Niger and Benue. Consequently, the agency warned Nigerians resident in floodplains to relocate immediately to safe spaces in anticipation of attendant floods that annually come with the release of water from the dam. The release of water from Lagdo Dam comes days after water from overflowing Alau Dam killed over…

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N43bn Fake Sex Enhancement Drugs, Medical Devices Uncovered, Destroyed In Oyo

ADEOLA YUSUF

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, yesterday, conducted a significant operation in Ibadan, Oyo State, destroying substandard products, including counterfeit drugs and medical devices, valued at N43 billion. The destruction was carried out at the Moniya dump site in the Akinyele Local Government Area of the state, with representatives from security agencies and the Oyo State government in attendance. The seized items included aphrodisiacs, sex enhancement drugs, over-the-counter medications, and prescription-only drugs. READ ALSO: FULL LIST: 17 UI Lecturers Earn Africa’s Top 100 Scientists Recognition…

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