‘Nigerians Should Pay Old Rates For DStv, GOtv,’ MultiChoice Bows to Pressure

ADEOLA YUSUF

‘No more 25% Hike,’ Full list of how much Nigerians will now pay on subscriptions   MultiChoice, the parent company of DStv and GOtv, has recently announced a return to its previous subscription rates following a legal mandate. The decision comes after a court ruling deemed the earlier price hikes unjustified, leading to significant subscriber losses, particularly in Nigeria. The company had raised its prices in response to economic challenges, including high inflation and currency devaluation. However, the move faced backlash, resulting in over a million subscribers discontinuing their services.…

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Four Reasons Children, Society ‘Can’t Be Better Without’ Fathers

ADEOLA YUSUF

“Toddlers with involved fathers are better problem-solvers and have higher IQs by age 3,” Here are details of study by an Associate Professor of sociology at the University of Virginia   The significant presence of a father in a child’s life, puts all the negative traits that children often engage in at bay. A review of studies by the Father Involvement Research Alliance shows that babies with more involved fathers are more likely to be emotionally secure and confident in new situations. As they grow, they are more sociable. Toddlers…

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FATHERS OBEY…, By Dorcas Sanni Ojelabi

ADEOLA YUSUF

“When the mother transits perhaps the highest that can happen to the children is to die from food starvation or maltreatment from new step mothers but with the death of a father, children born into glory are stripped off their powers into a life of penury.”   On a bright sunny morning in the month of June while bathing my less than two months old baby, an unknown number was trying to reach me on my mobile phone. I couldn’t answer immediately because my hands were still wet but the…

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Bill On 8-Region Structure For Nigeria To Be Sent To Tinubu – Afenifere

ADEOLA YUSUF

A chieftain of the Yoruba socio-cultural association, Afenifere, Akin Fapohunda has said the draft of “A Bill for an Act to substitute the annexure to Decree 24 of 1999 with New Governance Model for the Federal Republic of Nigeria”, would be sent to President Bola Tinubu on Friday. The draft bill which is seeking a return to the regional form of government, with Nigeria divided into eight regions, also seeks among others, new extant laws to be cited as “The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria New Governance Model…

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Tinubu Sacks BPE Director General, Announces Replacement

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  Ayodeji Ariyo Gbeleyi: All you need to know about the ICAN, CITN fellow newly appointed as the helmsman for the Bureau of Public Enterprises   President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ayodeji Ariyo Gbeleyi as the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, revealed this in a statement on Saturday. According to Ngelale: “Mr. Gbeleyi is a renowned financial expert and award-winning chartered accountant. READ ALSO: ‘With Immediate Effect,’ Tinubu Sacks BPE, FCCPC CEOs, Gives…

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Atiku’s Penchant For Playing To The Gallery Legendary, Becoming An Embarrassment – TMSG

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The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of impulsivity – almost always saying something without thinking or considering the vracity of such statements. The TMSG, which is burdened by the impulsive tendency of the former president of rushing to the press to make grave accusations against President Bola Tinubu, cautioned that he should always process his thoughts before lashing out on the president This was contained in a statement signed by the Chairman and Secretary of TMSG, Messers Emeka Nwankpa and Dapo Okubanjo, respectively,…

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Virgin Hunter, By Funke Egbemode

ADEOLA YUSUF

Tamino was a man about town. He played the field and sowed generously. He gave himself as well as his substance. He was the Nigerian version of Don Juan. He knew where all a girl’s buttons were and once he got his fingers on them, he kept them there until both he and the girl were sated and satisfied. And the girls were eager to please. Tamuno, the player, he reigned long, hard and deep. Of course, all good things must come to an end. So, it was for Tamino.…

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Sex-For-Marks: Actress Cries Out As Varsity Demands She Returns Certificate

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An actress, Chinwe Splendor, has said that the university she graduated from had asked her to return the certificate issued to her after she claimed that while in school, she usually did not attend classes, but slept with lecturers in exchange for grades. In a video post on Instagram, Splendor said, “The university I attended sent me an email to return my certificate within 48 hours. I want to ask, ‘is this right’? That certificate, I worked hard for it, so why should I return it? They sent me an…

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‘Oh, Charlie,’ Ghanaians Brace For Three Weeks of Power Cuts

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Power cuts are expected to last at least another three weeks in parts of Ghana because of a shortage of supplies from Nigeria. A statement from the state power firm said a temporary shutdown for maintenance works at an unnamed Nigerian gas supplier was to blame. Ghanaians have endured years of regular power shortages and they even have their own nickname – “dumsor” – which means “on and off” in the Akan language. Power demand has steadily increased over the past two decades, partly due to rapid urbanisation and population…

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President Tinubu Approves Governing Board Members For 111 Tertiary Institutions

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President Bola Tinubu has given his approval for the appointment of 555 individuals to serve as Pro-chancellors/Chairmen and members of Governing Boards across 111 federal universities, polytechnics, and Colleges of Education. The list, which was put forward by the Ministry of Education, has been approved by President Tinubu. Each institution will have a chairperson and four members on its Governing Board. The inauguration and retreat for these Governing Councils are scheduled to take place on Thursday, May 30, and Friday, May 31, 2024, at the National Universities Commission in Abuja.…

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