Month: January 2025

Nigeria Needs Effective Leadership – NIPR

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR, has said that Nigeria as a nation needs effective leadership to overcome its current socio-economic challenges. NIPR President, Chairman of Council, Dr. Ike Neliaku said that though the Institute strongly believes in the strength, potential and viability of Nigeria, leadership remains a challenge that needs to be addressed for a better Nigeria. In his new message made available to the media through the Institute’s Director of Public Relations, Mr. Stanley Ogadigo today in Abuja, the President emphasised that for leaders to be exceptional,…

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‘Diddy Oil Fastest To PTSD,’ Cubana Chief Priest Bombs Burna Boy As Rift Worsens

ADEOLA YUSUF

Tensions have flared between award-winning Afrobeats singer Damini ‘Burna Boy’ Ogulu and socialite Pascal Okechukwu, Cubana Chief Priest. The rift began when Burna Boy referred to the socialite as the “Owerri Rick Ross” in a post widely interpreted as a jab at the celebrity barman, a close friend of Davido. In the post, Burna Boy wrote: “No forget say u be Azaman o And dem don gbe your plug wey him name na ‘Omo Igbo’ for ATL and na u be next #OwerriRickyrozay.” Cubana Chief Priest responded on his page,…

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From My Crystal Ball, By Funke Egbemode

ADEOLA YUSUF

It is the fourth day of the year. It’s an opportunity to do something new, refocus your life and do things differently. This is the best time to look back, nod or shake your head, depending on what you see. Was 2024 a year you’ll like to do again what you did or is 2025 a year you are determined to change some things? This is the first Saturday of the year. You probably are not at work. Spend today to process where you were in 2024 and plot where…

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Firm Unveils Strategies For Data Centers To Meet AI Boom Challenges

ADEOLA YUSUF

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI), driven by advancements in generative AI such as ChatGPT, has created unprecedented demands on data centers. Ben Selier, Vice President of Secure Power for Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric, highlights the challenges posed by AI’s immense power and resource needs and outlines actionable strategies for data centers to stay ahead in a recent article titled How Data Centers Can Keep Up with the AI Boom. Power AI workloads are significantly more power-intensive than traditional data center operations. For instance, a single ChatGPT query…

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How Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda’ll Make Nigeria Greater, 57 Lagos LCDAs

ADEOLA YUSUF

Alabi says President’s ThisDay Man of the Year award deserving     The leadership of the Conference of 57 Local Governments/Local Councils in Lagos State yesterday restated their convictions in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to elevate Nigeria into the group of developed nations. Chairman of Conference 57 – Kolade Alabi made this known after meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Lagos. He expressed confidence that the country would soon see improvements. Alabi noted that the President is well-informed about the events and developments occurring both around him and across…

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‘Worst Year Of My Life Already,’ Super Eagles Goalie Nwabali Loses Mum

ADEOLA YUSUF

Barely two months after losing his father, Super Eagles and Chippa United goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has lost his mother. The South Africa-based goalkeeper shared the heartbreaking news via X on Wednesday. “Rip mom, worst year of my life already,” the goalkeeper posted with tears and heartbreak emoji on New Year’s Day. “A very very crazy world indeed,” he posted before sharing the news. The Nigeria Football Federation sent soothing words to the goalkeeper. “Our heartfelt condolences to Stanley Nwabali on the loss of his mother. Stay strong, Stanley. Sending you…

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How We Convinced Tinubu To Reject Yar’Adua’s Ministerial Offer – Ex-presidential Aide

ADEOLA YUSUF

Babafemi Ojudu, former Special Adviser on Political Matters to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has revealed how he and other allies convinced President Bola Tinubu to reject an offer to serve as Minister of Finance under the late President Umaru Yar’Adua. Ojudu disclosed this during an appearance on State Affairs, a podcast hosted by Edmund Obilo, on Monday. He noted that accepting the role would have posed significant political risks for Tinubu, who was then the leader of the Action Congress. “Tinubu called me one day and said, ‘Congratulations to me.’ I…

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Jealous Husband Stabs Pastor To Death  

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Police command in Osun has confirmed the killing of a pastor, Mr Sina Olaribigbe, by a jealous husband who suspected him of having an affair with his wife. CSP Yemisi Opalola, Police spokesperson of the command, confirmed the incident on Thursday in Osogbo.   Opalola said the husband met the pastor in his wife’s house and allegedly stabbed him because he believed they were having an affair. “The couple are not living together; though they are not legally separated. “The pastor had been intervening in their quarrels, and on…

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How Dangote’s $750m Offer To Manage Nigeria’s Refineries Was Rejected — Obasanjo

ADEOLA YUSUF

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed new details about Nigeria’s refinery woes, recounting failed efforts to privatise the country’s refineries and the subsequent financial losses under government management. In an exclusive interview with Channels TV on Thursday, Obasanjo discussed the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries during his presidency. He explained how he sought external help to rehabilitate and manage the facilities but faced resistance. He recalled, “I asked Shell to come and run it for us and Shell said they wouldn’t I said, Please come and take equity they…

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Chinese Foreign Minister To Visit Nigeria, Three Other African Countries

ADEOLA YUSUF

Nigeria and three other African countries will this month play host to a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi. As part of his yearly routine, the visits to commence on Sunday the 5th of January through January 11, 2025, will also see Yi visit other African countries such as Namibia, the Republic of the Congo, and Chad. This was revealed in a statement by the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Mao Ning on Friday. The planned visits…

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