Day: December 17, 2024

ONE LIFT IN HIS CAR, 15 STORY IDEAS; ELEMURE FOR AYO OJO AT 50!

ADEOLA YUSUF

‘You probably have not worked with his kind of editor,’  Adeola Yusuf pens revealing and emotional tribute for the third editor of New Telegraph newspaper, Ayodele Ojo, on his golden jubilee.   He was an ‘almighty’ editor of a national daily, he had that rare privilege to impact or make life miserable for those behind him. Today, ‘many many’ years after those days, he is, whether he likes it or not, somewhere in the world, reading different stories from those he presided over. Call it a payback day, and you…

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Anambra Retired Directors Threaten Showdown With Govt Over Pension Review

Abibat Babalola

Retired directors in Anambra State have issued a warning to the state government over the delay in the harmonization and upward review of their pensions. At a meeting held in Awka, the retired directors set a mid-February 2025 deadline for the government to address their concerns or face a potential showdown. In a communiqué signed by the association’s chairman, Sir Fidelis Ezeike, and secretary, Sir Azuka Okeke, they stated: READ ALSO: ‘Ekaale Nigeria,’ Full Speech Of Ademola Lookman That Set The Internet On Fire I Won’t Abandon My True Self…

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‘Ekaale Nigeria,’ Full Speech Of Ademola Lookman That Set The Internet On Fire

Ganiyu Amodu

▪️’Just over four years ago, I failed in front of the world,’ Platforms Africa publishes CAF Footballer of the Year’s powerful, emotional, and motivational speech in Marrakesh, Morocco for the record   “Ekale Nigeria, Mo n ki gbogbo yin, Ese, Modupe. “Firstly, I want to thank Almighty God for everything he’s been doing in my life and I think he’s been blessed me with.” “I want to thank the President, I want to thank all my team mates, club, country.” Who-Won-What: Full List Of 2024 CAF Award Winners Lookman Crowned…

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I Won’t Abandon My True Self For A Relationship – DJ Cuppy

Ganiyu Amodu

Disc jockey Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has made a declaration about embracing her true self. In a recent statement shared on her X handle, Cuppy asserted that she will no longer compromise her identity to fit into any situation, whether personal or professional. Cuppy’s statement reads: “I’m not staying. In a room, a convo, a relationship, a platform, or anywhere at all that requires me to abandon my true self. I’m done with that!” NYSC Member Slumps, Dies In Kebbi How I Built My Dad Dream Home,…

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NYSC Member Slumps, Dies In Kebbi

Ganiyu Amodu

A National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, member deployed to Kebbi State, Tayachibiyacha Ebal, has slumped and died at Dakin Gari Orientation Camp. It was reported that the NYSC member suddenly slumped and was immediately rushed to camp clinic for medical attention. She was later taken to the Federal Medical Centre, Birnin-Kebbi, for advanced medical attention. However, despite efforts by doctors to resuscitated her, the NYSC member gave up the ghost. The state Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Alhaji Muhammad Fingila, confirmed the incident to news men in Birnin Kebbi. He…

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How I Built My Dad Dream Home, Bought Myself Mansion At 33 – Actress Nancy Isime

Ganiyu Amodu

Nollywood actress Nancy Isime has shared a touching and inspiring story about fulfilling two of her biggest dreams: building her father’s dream home and purchasing a mansion for herself at the age of 33. Taking to her social media, Nancy reflected on her humble beginnings and the determination that carried her to this moment. “I remember so clearly, I was about 13, sitting in what was going to be our new home – an uncompleted building, the only windows and doors were those protecting the rooms we would sleep in.…

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‘To Learn From INEC,’ Benin Republic Electoral Officials Visit Nigeria

Abibat Babalola

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday received a 12-member delegation from Benin Republic’s Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) who visited on a study tour. INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, received the delegation from Benin Republic alongside other top officials of the commission at INEC headquarters in Abuja. Led by Sacca Lafia, CENA president, the delegation included national commissioners, directors, and senior staff. READ ALSO: OBJ, Gowon, IBB, GEJ, Buhari Should Form Party To Challenge Tinubu – Lukman FEC Okays N47.96trn For 2025 Budget Proposal Lookman Crowned 2024 CAF Footballer…

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OBJ, Gowon, IBB, GEJ, Buhari Should Form Party To Challenge Tinubu – Lukman

Abibat Babalola

A former National Vice Chairman, Northwest, of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Salihu Lukman has written former President Olusegun Obasanjo, urging him to rally some former leaders of the country to unite the opposition in forming a new political party to challenge President Bola Tinubu and APC ahead of the 2027 general election. Lukman was reacting to a December 8 newspaper interview where Chief Obasanjo 2024, was quoted to have said that ‘a leader made by Satan is bound to fail, while God’s chosen one will thrive’. He said…

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FEC Okays N47.96trn For 2025 Budget Proposal

Abibat Babalola

The Federal Executive Council (FEC), yesterday, rose from its last meeting in 2024 with the approval of a N47.86 trillion budget proposal for the 2025 fiscal year. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, made this known while briefing newsmen at the end of the FEC meeting, presided over by President Bola Tinubu. According to him, the 2025 budget framework was based on oil price benchmark of $75 per barrel, oil production of 2.06 million barrels per day and exchange rate of N1,400 to a dollar. READ ALSO:…

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