Category: News

‘Not Free, Not Credible,’ Ex-Deputy Gov Demands Lagos LG Polls Cancellation

Ganiyu Amodu

Senator Kofoworola Bucknor-Akerele, a former Deputy Governor of Lagos State has called for the cancellation of the ongoing Lagos State Local Government elections. In a viral video, the former Deputy Governor alleged that the election is being manipulated to favour an unnamed political party. Bucknor-Akeredolu raised concerns that the election officials have refused to allow people whose names are not on a designated list to cast their votes. Experts Underscore $100bn Annual Investment For Africa’s Gas Infrastructure ‘One Graduate, 18 Awards,’ Story of Olawale Ifonlaja, Law School’s Overall Best Student…

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Four Marital Sins, By Funke Egbemode

Ganiyu Amodu

It is rare to find all four in one husband. Sometimes you find two in one man and unless God helps the couple, that marriage is doomed. These sins hurt and scar women. The men who commit them also suffer from deep-seated issues. The children bear the scars for life, oftentimes carrying them into their own marriages. Fortunately, they are sins, not incurable diseases. Let’s do a quick check. 1. The mean landlords This is the husband who bullies and threatens his wife with quit notice at every turn. Here…

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Experts Underscore $100bn Annual Investment For Africa’s Gas Infrastructure

Ganiyu Amodu

‘Gas as transition fuel: Issue, puzzle, And Wayout,’ What the Nigerian Gas Minister; Ekperikpe Ekpo; Team Lead of Platforms Africa, Dr. Adeola Yusuf; Group Asset Manager, PSC Asset Group B at  NUIMS, Dr. Justice Derefaka; Director of Governance and Sustainability at Sahara Group, Ejiro Gray, Others said at Asharami Square 2.0   At the second edition of Sahara Group’s thought leadership forum, Asharami Square, energy experts, media practitioners, and government functionaries unanimously affirmed natural gas as Africa’s transformational fuel for bridging energy security and powering industrialisation. Platforms Africa reports that the…

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‘One Graduate, 18 Awards,’ Story of Olawale Ifonlaja, Law School’s Overall Best Student

Ganiyu Amodu

‘Mayflower, Turkish International College, Nile University,’ Seven things you don’t know about the legal prodigy, first Nigerian law student to simultaneously hold the record for best graduating student at both university and law school levels within a two-year period   Oluwabusayo Olawale Ifonlaja has emerged as the overall best graduating student of the Nigerian Law School for the 2024/2025 academic year. Platforms Africa reports that the accomplished young professional hails from Odogbolu and has an impressive educational journey, having attended Mayflower School, Ikenne; Turkish International College; and Nile University. This…

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‘In Honour Of Diogo Jota,’ Liverpool Retires Number 20 Shirt After Forward’s Tragic Death

Ganiyu Amodu

Liverpool are retiring the number 20 shirt in honour of Diogo Jota – the first time the club has made such a gesture. The Premier League champions said it was a reflection of the Portuguese forward’s contribution to the club and the impact he had on teammates and supporters. The club said it was a “unique tribute to a uniquely wonderful person” and the decision was made in consultation with his wife and family. The number 20 will be permanently retired at all levels, including the men’s and women’s first…

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Nigeria Rejects US Push To Deport 300,000 Venezuelan Prisoners To Abuja

Abibat Babalola

. ‘We’re already facing significant domestic challenges. No to being a dumping ground for prisoners of Venezuelan descent being Deported by US,’ word-for-word statement by foreign affairs minister, Yusuf Tuggar     The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar has declared that Nigeria will not yield to pressure from the United States to accept Venezuelan deportees. Speaking in an interview on Thursday, Tuggar said Nigeria is already facing significant domestic challenges and cannot become a “dumping ground” for Venezuelan prisoners being deported amid the U.S. immigration crackdown. “We have enough…

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We’ve Uncovered Massive Fraud In Nigeria’s Oil And Gas Industry – EFCC

Abibat Babalola

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, on Wednesday disclosed that the agency had begun investigating the financial records of the oil and gas sector and had already uncovered “mind-boggling” levels of corruption. He revealed that the ongoing probe into the oil and gas sector is only scratching the surface of widespread fiscal malfeasance, even as he urged the National Assembly to urgently pass a law criminalising unexplained wealth. “In the last three weeks, we started a commission-wide investigation into the extractive industry, particularly…

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LASU Overtakes UNILORIN As Varsity Of First Choice

Abibat Babalola

In what marks a major shift in university admission preferences among Nigerian youths, Lagos State University (LASU) has emerged as the most sought-after institution of higher learning in the country, displacing the long-reigning University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) from the top spot. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) released the figures on Tuesday during its policy meeting in Abuja, revealing that LASU received the highest number of applications in the 2024/2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) cycle. According to the data, LASU clinched the top position with 67,328 applications, while…

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Senate Removes Natasha As Diaspora Committee Chair

Ganiyu Amodu

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi central, has been removed as chairman of the senate committee on diaspora and NGOs. Senate President Godswill Akpabio made the announcement during plenary on Thursday. Akpabio named Aniekan Bassey, who represents Akwa Ibom north-east, as the new chairman of the diaspora and NGOs committee. Bassey is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). “The new chairman is Distinguished Senator Aniekan Bassey, and it will take effect from today,” he said. Akpabio also hinted at a broader reshuffling of committee positions, saying a review…

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‘Reconsider That,’ Nigeria Pushes Back As US, UAE Tighten Visa Rules

Abibat Babalola

The Federal Government has expressed concern over the recent decision by the United States to impose tighter visa restrictions on Nigerian citizens, describing the move as disproportionate, calling for “reconsideration in the spirit of mutual respect and cooperation.” This comes just as the United Arab Emirates imposed tougher entry conditions for Nigerian travellers, banning transit visa applications entirely. READ ALSO: Heirs Energies, Renaissance Collaborate to Drive Nigeria’s Indigenous Oil, Gas Devt PSG Thrash Real Madrid 4-0, Advance To Club World Cup Final LASU Appoints Dr. Noeem Thanny As Ag. HoD,…

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