Bobrisky: I’ll never defame Uncle Femi Falana – Verydarkman

Social media critic, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman, has denied allegations of defamation against prominent human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN. VeryDarkMan denied the allegation in a video post on his Instagram account while expressing his deep respect for Falana whom he described as his Uncle. This follows Nigerian rapper Falz’s threat of legal action against Verydarkman on Wednesday, after being accused, along with his father, Femi Falana, of involvement in a voice recording linked to a controversial bribery scandal involving crossdresser Bobrisky and the Economic and Financial…

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Panic In 11 States As Release Of Water From Lagdo Dam Begins

Following torrential rains and the recent devastation of Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, due to the collapse of Alau Dam, Nigerians in littoral states of the country are currently on edge over a possible re-enactment of similar tragedies in the wake of the reported release of excess water from Lagdo Dam in Cameroun. Recall that the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NIHSA, had on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, issued a warning of possible severe flooding that will affect approximately 11 states across the country, releasing water from Lagdo Dam. States likely…

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‘N77k Per Month,’ Govt Increases Corps Members’ Allowance

The Federal Government has approved the increment of Corps Members’ monthly allowance to Seventy-Seven Thousand Naira (N77,000) with effect from July 2024. This is in line with the enactment of the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024. This was contained in a letter from the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, dated 25th September 2024 and signed by the Chairman, Mr. Ekpo Nta. Prior to this, Director General of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General YD Ahmed, had paid an advocacy visit to the Chairman in which he…

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Because your data is worth Gold, Ghassan Azzi, Sales Director for Africa at Western Digital speaks on data reservation technology 

      Data and efficient data storage is increasingly becoming a differentiator and success factor for companies: higher capacities and better response times contribute to higher customer satisfaction. Modern technologies like AI, IoT, automation and more are optimizing efficiency of companies in almost every industry, but they are also driving an increase in the amount of data that is generated, collected, analyzed and stored. This data growth presents companies with a challenge. This is because it requires different data storage solutions to fulfil a wide range of requirements. As…

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From Floppy Disks to ‘Digital Calabash’

Back in the day, storage was a real hassle. I still remember the era of floppy disks—fragile and barely able to hold a few documents. After those came CDs, adding more capacity but still far from perfect. Then came flash drives, and while they felt like a revolution at the time, data corruption was an all-too-common heartache with those earlier versions. Losing files was like losing a cherished photograph—painful and irreplaceable. Fast forward to today, and we’ve come a long way in digital storage landscape. Now, I’m working with the…

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Do Women Hate Polygamy Or Do They Hate It With Poor Men?

▪️Adejola Adeyemi Crown, in this piece, ventures into the controversial issue that has polarised the men and women folks for ages. Enjoy!   Polygamy, the practice of marrying multiple spouses, has sparked extensive debate for centuries. While often viewed through the lens of religious, cultural, or legal frameworks, polygamy is also closely intertwined with socioeconomic factors. A widely circulated notion claims, “Every woman loves polygamy, just that they don’t love it with a poor man.” This statement, provocative as it may be, touches on complex social dynamics surrounding relationships, gender…

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Ministers Jittery As Presidency Confirms Imminent Cabinet Shakeup

The presidency has confirmed that a cabinet reshuffle is imminent, setting jitters down the spine of some ministers and special aides. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed this to journalists at the State House on Wednesday, September 25. Onanuga, who spoke at a press briefing, along with Senior Special Assistant to the President on Digital and New Media, O’tega Ogra, said there is no timeline as to when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will reshuffle his cabinet. It is worth noting that President Tinubu…

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How Women Affairs Minister Requested Me To Resign – Female Soldier

. Soldier who accused superior of sexual harassment opens can of worms   Private Ruth Ogunleye, the female soldier who was discharged from the military for accusing a senior officer, Colonel I.B Abdulkareem, of sexual harassment has opened up on the circumstances which led to her discharge from the service. While reacting to a report by the Army that she was discharged on medical condition affecting her mentality, Ruth revealed that she was actually requested by the Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy, to leave her job. While calling out…

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Major Oil Marketers Task Nigeria To Up Investment In Electric Vehicles

. MEMAN speaks on Dangote refinery, midstream boom, EVs outlook   The Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) has highlighted Electric Vehicles (EVs) as crucial to Nigeria’s energy transition, tackling climate change and boosting energy security, affirming that ongoing innovations like solid-state batteries, wireless charging, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology are poised to accelerate adoption despite high initial costs and limited infrastructure. These insights were among the key highlights of the MEMAN Quarterly Press Webinar on Tuesday, where experts discussed Nigeria’s energy future, emphasizing the role of electric vehicles (EVs),…

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Petrol 40% Cheaper in Nigeria Than Saudi? Fact-Checking Dangote’s Fuel Subsidy Claim

How 63 cent per litre in Saudi is 40% cheaper compared to 67 cent per litre in Nigeria will be left for Africa’s richest man to explain.” Read-for-yourself statistical details on how price tracking sites punctured the billionaire’s claim   Founder of Dangote Refinery, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, stirred controversy among oil industry statistics pundits when he declared that Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) popularly known as petrol is cheaper in Nigeria than in Saudi Arabia. The billionaire, who said this in an interview with Bloomberg, claimed that the product is 40%…

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