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Stop Doing Drugs’, Naira Marley Urges Fans After NDLEA Deal

ADEOLA YUSUF

Nigerian singer, Azeez Adeshina Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, has implored his fans popularly known as ‘Marlians’ to stop the abuse of drugs. The singer made the appeal on Thursday while announcing his new partnership with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in their campaign against drug abuse. According to the singer, the abuse of substance is not healthy and can lead individuals to crimes. The ‘Baby Kingsway’ crooner opened up that he keyed into the anti-drug campaign because of his intention to see the streets cleansed of…

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Varsity Suspends Law Professor Over Sexual Harassment

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Dean, Faculty of Law of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. Cyril Ndifon, has been suspended by the institution’s management for alleged violation of the provisions of the extant laws and policies of the institution. Ndifon’s suspension takes effect from Thursday, August 17, 2023, according to a letter by the University Registrar, Mr. Gabriel Egbe. The suspension came days after some law students protested alleged sexual harassment against the dean. READ ALSO: We’re Tired of Sucking D*ck: Nigerian Varsity Female Law Students Protest Against Dean Lawyer Jailed Six Months…

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World Bank Suspends New Loans To Uganda Over Anti-LGBTQ Law

ADEOLA YUSUF

The World Bank has halted approval for new public finance projects in Uganda over the country’s adoption earlier this year of a widely criticised bill criminalising same-sex conduct. “Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act fundamentally contradicts the World Bank Group’s values,” the development lender said in a statement Tuesday, adding that “no new public financing,” would be presented to the bank’s board of directors for approval for the time being. READ ALSO: Man Jumps From Lekki-Ikoyi link Bridge Into Lagoon How Pastor Taiwo Odukoya Died Months After Twin Sister – Church BREAKING: Arsenal…

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Callous, Unfair; Lagos Muslims Reject Sanwo-Olu’s Commissioner List

ADEOLA YUSUF

  . Over 30 Islamic groups, leaders petition lawmakers, say 8 Muslims to 31 Christians on the list of 39 shows oppression, insensitivity, pathological hatred   The Lagos Muslims community has rejected the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s commissioners list, declaring that the 8 number of Muslims to 31 number of Christians on the list of 39 men and women shows oppression, pathological hatred, callousness. Insensitivity, and unfairness. Rising under the auspices of the Joint Muslims Forum (JMF), an umbrella of over 30 Muslim groups, the community, at an international press conference…

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NIGER COUP: African Leaders Need To Do More In Improving Their Leadership Style – Expert

ADEOLA YUSUF

What do we know or didn’t know about the fall of Niamey? Why is the latest on the 7-day ultimatum given to the coupist by Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu? What is being done, and what can done? What are the foreign influences in Niger? Is West Africa, and, by extension, other part Africa safe? Dr Dayo Kayode⁩, PhD, a public affairs analyst, and a foundation member of Platforms Africa forum, shares his thoughts on the Niger Coup, Rising Tension In West Africa, And Other Matters Arising. Excerpts; ECOWAS is…

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AGBA BALLER: 10 Facts About Super Falcons Player, Asisat Oshoala

ADEOLA YUSUF

Grass to Grace tale of Oshoala’s football career       Super Falcons player Asisat Oshoala made history Thursday, following Nigeria’s 3-2 win against Australia at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Oshoala who came in as a substitute in the 63rd minute of the match played at Brisbane Stadium, scored Nigeria’s third goal in the 72nd minute, leading the country to victory and becoming the first Nigerian player (male or female) to score at three different FIFA World Cup. Here are 10 things you should know about Super Falcon…

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Nigeria Talks Tough As Coup Rocks Niger Republic

ADEOLA YUSUF

Tinubu said, “I state without equivocation that Nigeria stands firmly with the elected government in Niger.”   Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has warned that the ECOWAS would not tolerate any attempt to unseat the democratic government in Niger Republic. Platforms Africa reports that speaking on Wednesday in a statement in his capacity as Chairperson of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, Tinubu said he was closely monitoring the situation in the neighbouring country. He added that the ECOWAS would do everything within its powers to ensure democracy is…

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Pulmonary Embolism: Black Men Are More At Risk Of Blood Clots in the Lung

ADEOLA YUSUF

What prolonged sitting has to do with it. Causes, effects and tips on how to prevent pulmonary embolism   PULMONARY EMBOLISM may be for some, another of those high sounding words put together in the medical field. But, as a health condition, it is dangerous and so, we need to know what it is. We have DR. TUYI MEBAWONDU, FOUNDER, HEALTH FM NIGERIA to discuss this condition with us on today’s E-DISCOURSE. What is pulmonary embolism? The human body consists of intricate pipes that carry blood around its organs. The…

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When Men Die In Active Service, By Funke Egbemode

ADEOLA YUSUF

Tope, my trophy wife friend, ended in hospital and in trouble. No, she’s not ill. Her husband, Otunba, was rushed to the hospital about 2.a.m a few days ago, panting and gasping. He lost consciousness on the way to the hospital but was luckily resuscitated. He, however, still ended in the intensive care unit where he spent four days with one leg on earth and the other in the land of his ancestors. It was a trying time for not just Tope but her co-wives. Oh yes, Tope is Otunba’s…

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Confirming NNPCL’s N674.1Bn 2021 Profit, Highest In 46 Years

ADEOLA YUSUF

“The N674.1 billion is the highest profit figure to be recorded by the organisation in its 46-year history.”   In recent times, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is in the news for many reasons. Vulnerable on the list of these reasons are the whopping profit of N674.1 billion it made in 2021, and the petrol price hike. As days turn into weeks more facts are emerging on the operations of the company and how they affect these two variables. 2021 Book, And Highest Profit In 46 Years New…

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