Day: March 27, 2025

‘4 Years After Dad’s,’ Oyo Ex-Gov Late Abiola Ajimobi’s First Daughter, Bisola, Is Dead

Gbenga Adeoti

Bisola Ajimobi Kola-Daisi, the first child of the immediate past governor of Oyo State, late Abiola Ajimobi is dead. Report has it that Bisola who is married to Mr Kolapo Kola-Daisi, dead in the early hours of Thursday, March 27, 2025, in the United Kingdom. Platforms Africa reports that her death came exactly four years, nine months and two days after her father, Abiola Ajimobi, died on June 25, 2020. FULL LIST: 58 Nigerians Who Died With Hidden, Unclaimed Properties In UK How Britain Infected Thousands With HIV, Hepatitis Blood…

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How Nigeria Can Fully Realise Post-Fuel Subsidy Benefits – MEMAN

Ganiyu Amodu

‘Amid Industry Challenges,’ Everything Clement Isong said at a Press Engagement on ‘Refining Basics, Gasoline Pricing And Trade Flows In Nigeria.’   The Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) has reaffirmed that, despite ongoing debates and challenges, the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) remains on track. Platforms Africa reports that MEMAN stressed that these discussions are a normal aspect of the shift toward a deregulated, market-driven energy sector. The group made this known during its Q1 2025 Press Training & Engagement, held in Lagos on Wednesday, March…

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FULL LIST: 58 Nigerians Who Died With Hidden, Unclaimed Properties In UK

ADEOLA YUSUF

  . ‘One of Them Died As Far Back As 1995,’ UK Govt Begins Search for Relatives, List Estates as “Bona Vacantia,” meaning unclaimed for a certain period and are now the property of the Crown   The UK government has released a list of unclaimed estates belonging to individuals from different countries who died in the UK, including 58 Nigerians. Platforms Africa reports quoting the Gov.uk that these estates have been listed as “Bona Vacantia,” meaning they have been unclaimed for a certain period and are now the property…

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Why Nigerian Muslim Men Should Stick To One Wife – Emir Of Zazzau

Abibat Babalola

Given the worsening economic hardship in the country, the Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmed Nuhu Bamali, has advised men who are not financially buoyant to stick to one wife in order to raise responsible families. The monarch lamented how polygamy is tearing families apart because the heads of the families have failed in their responsibilities. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 30th edition of the Federation of Muslim Women’s Association in Nigeria (FOMWAN) annual Ramadan lecture, the emir said just because Islam gives men the right to have more…

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Nigeria Declares Monday March 31, Tuesday April 1 Public Holiday

Ganiyu Amodu

The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Monday, 31st March and Tuesday, 1st April , 2025, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government extended warm congratulations to the Muslim Ummah on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast. Dr. Tunji-Ojo urged all Muslims to embrace the virtues of self-discipline, compassion, generosity and peace, emphasising the importance of love, forgiveness, and solidarity in building a harmonious society. Furthermore, the Minister called on Nigerians…

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