IT’S OFFICIAL: Earth Now Has Two Moons

ADEOLA YUSUF

    ‘Intriguing,’ You actually want to read some insights shared by astronomers at the Complutense University of Madrid. and at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) about these celestial visitors.       Over the past few weeks, you’ve probably heard somewhere that Earth was going to get a second moon. Well, we can now confirm that Earth now officially has two moons after capturing asteroid 2024 PT5. On Sunday, September 29, our planet captured the tiny asteroid named 2024 PT5, turning it into a temporary mini-moon. This intriguing…

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I Didn’t Break The Law,’ Says Culture Minister Musawa On NYSC Certificate Saga

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, on Sunday, spoke about the controversy surrounding her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate, asserting her legal standing on the issue. During an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Musawa stated, “I didn’t break the law,” in response to questions regarding the matter. Recall the minister faced criticism for failing to provide evidence of her participation in the mandatory NYSC scheme during her Senate confirmation screening. However, in April 2024, a Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed the case against…

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Former Minister Loses Only Son

ADEOLA YUSUF

The immediate past Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen, has lost her only son, Richard. According to the family, Richard died on Sunday morning at the Cedar Crest Hospital in Abuja. The family did not disclose the cause of his death. However, the 42-year-old was said to have been placed on oxygen in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) on Friday night. Also confirming the incident, his alma mater, the Vom Old Boys’ Association (VOBA), wrote on its social media platform that he died in Abuja after a brief illness.…

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Fresh Petrol Price Hike Looms As NNPC Quits Middleman In Dangote Product’s Sale

ADEOLA YUSUF

▪️ How much they will pay per litre is not clear yet, but what is sure is that Nigerians will pay more than the N1,010 per liter currently on the template ▪️ NNPC will no longer be the sole off-taker, and marketers can now negotiate prices directly with Dangote Refinery.   Nigerians are to pay more for petrol as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) is ending its exclusive purchase agreement with Dangote Refinery. A report by an Abuja-based online newspaper, Premium Times, which revealed the new purchase tenplate,…

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BREAKING: Kellyrae Emerges Winner Of BBNaija Season 9

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Kellyrae has emerged as the winner of the Big Brother Naija season 9 ‘No Loose Guard’ edition. Kellyrae edged Wanni who came in second and Onyeka third to emerge winner on the night. READ ALSO Actor Saheed Balogun Loses Daughter, Zeenat Why Nigeria Deserves UN Security Council Permanent Seat, By Tunde Rahman CAN Directs Lord’s Chosen To Vet Testimony Before Presentation ‘1,132 Bags,’ Adebule Distributes Fertilizer To Farmers As the winner, Kellyrae goes home with a cash prize of N60million and a brand new car worth N40m bringing the total…

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Actor Saheed Balogun Loses Daughter, Zeenat

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Nollywood actor Saheed Balogun has announced the tragic death of his daughter, Zeenat Balogun, leaving the entertainment industry and fans in mourning. The actor shared the heartbreaking news on Saturday via his verified Instagram account, posting a solemn image of a candlelight surrounded by flowers, accompanied by heartbroken emojis. The devastating news was confirmed by fellow Nollywood actress Ronke Oshodi Oke, who also took to Instagram to express her grief. Posting an image of a candle, she wrote, “No words can ease the pain of losing someone so precious. My…

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Why Nigeria Deserves UN Security Council Permanent Seat, By Tunde Rahman

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Hajj and Umrah Tour Operators Association (HUTOA) has urged its members to begin early preparations for the 2025 Hajj, emphasizing the need to align with global best practices for a smooth exercise. In a statement marking Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary, HUTOA expressed confidence in the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) to deliver a more efficient and improved pilgrimage next year. The statement, signed by the association’s Chairman, Alhaji Muhammed Suleiman, also conveyed prayers for the nation’s continued prosperity. “We hereby use this medium to ask our members to continue their…

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CAN Directs Lord’s Chosen To Vet Testimony Before Presentation

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The Lagos State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has directed the leadership of the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries to review how its members share testimonies during gatherings. This follows backlash over a viral testimony shared by one of its members, which the Christian body condemned as misleading. The testimony involved an unnamed member who claimed that an old man appeared to her during an examination and provided answers to questions, which she then shared with a member of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries also…

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‘1,132 Bags,’ Adebule Distributes Fertilizer To Farmers

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Lagos West Senator, Dr. Idiat Adebule, has distributed 1,132 bags of fertilizer to farmers across 28 local government areas and local council development areas (LCDAs) in her district. The distribution is part of a federal government initiative aimed at boosting agricultural output and easing economic challenges. Senator Adebule noted that the fertilizer distribution is in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which promises to scale up activities in the agricultural sector. She highlighted that the federal government, under Tinubu’s leadership, has released the fertilizers to representatives for…

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Rivers LG Poll: ”Rejection Of Self-Serving God Father,’ Atiku Bombs Wike

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Rivers LG poll: Atiku throws shade at Wike, says outcome a rejection of machinations of self-serving godfathers Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar on Sunday hailed the just concluded local government election in Rivers State, saying the electorate were resolute in rejecting oppression. After a tense election, the Action Peoples Party (APP) swept 22 of the 23 LGAs in the state. However, the Action Alliance (AA) won just one LGA – Etche. Reacting to the outcome, Atiku commended the people of the oil-rich state for “their steadfastness in the face of adversity,…

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