‘Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo,’ How Veteran Nigerian Singer, Mike Ejeagha, Died

Ganiyu Amodu

A popular Nigerian highlife musician, Mike Ejeagha, has died at the age of 95. Popularly known as “Gentleman Mike Ejeagha,” the music legend died on Friday night. The musician’s eldest son, Emma, who confirmed his passing on Saturday to journalists in Enugu said he died on Friday evening at approximately 8 p.m. at the 32 Garrison Hospital in Enugu after a prolonged illness. “My father passed away due to a long-standing ailment,” said Emma. Ejeagha’s legacy is marked by his distinctive style of Igbo folk music, which resonated across multiple…

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‘16 Days After Europa League Triumph,’ Ange Postecoglou Sacked As Tottenham Manager

Ganiyu Amodu

Ange Postecoglou has been sacked as Tottenham manager 16 days after leading them to victory in the Europa League final. A 1-0 win over Manchester United in Bilbao brought Spurs a first major trophy for 17 years. However, it came towards the end of their worst Premier League season, with the London club finishing 17th after losing 22 of their 38 matches. The Australian told fans “season three is better than season two” as they gathered at a victory parade to mark European success in his second campaign. But the…

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‘Leave Arise TV To Face Your Job As Amaechi’s Spokesperson,’ Wike’s Aide Tells Abati

Ganiyu Amodu

Lere Olayinka, media aide to Nyesom Wike, has asked Reuben Abati to resign his role as a television host and take up the position of spokesperson to Rotimi Amaechi. Speaking on ‘The Morning Show’, an Arise Television breakfast programme, on Friday, Olayinka faulted Abati for his tirade against Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT). Abati, a former presidential spokesperson and co-host of the programme, was not in the studio for the day’s edition of ‘The Morning Show’ when Olayinka came calling. During an event organised to mark his…

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‘On Sallah Day,’ How ex-CJN, Mohammed Uwais, Died 6 Days To 89th Birthday

Ganiyu Amodu

A former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Mohammed Uwais, has died at the age of 88. The former CJN died in the early hours of Sallah Day,  Friday, according to the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Ondo State, Dr Kayode Ajulo. ‘Hours To Sallah,’ Nigeria’s Ex-Petroleum Minister, Prof. Jubril Aminu, Is Dead ‘One Post, 1.7 Million Views,’ Platforms Africa’s Ratings Soar ‘Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo,’ How Veteran Nigerian Singer, Mike Ejeagha, Died ‘Count Me Out of APC,’ Commissioner Resigns As A’Ibom Gov Leaves PDP Company Registered Days Before Bidding…

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‘Count Me Out of APC,’ Commissioner Resigns As A’Ibom Gov Leaves PDP

Ganiyu Amodu

As Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday, one of his commissioners, Ini Ememobong, has resigned, stating that he could not join the APC. The governor had earlier told his commissioners that anyone not ready to join the APC should be prepared to leave the cabinet. Ememobong was commissioner for special duties and Ibom Deep Sea Port before his resignation. Company Registered Days Before Bidding Can Be Awarded Oil blocks – Komolafe  Former Zambian President, Edgar Lungu, Is Dead NCDMB,…

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Company Registered Days Before Bidding Can Be Awarded Oil blocks – Komolafe 

ADEOLA YUSUF

    NUPRC Boss Speaks On Report 40 Oil Block Licences Expired, Guidelines Violated   The technical and financial capacity of a bidder is assessed not merely by the date of incorporation of the bidding entity, but by the pedigree and proven track record of its promoters, affiliated companies or parent organisations, Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Gbenga Komolafe, has declared. Platforms Africa reports that Komolafe was reacting to a report that a particular company registered days before the commencement of bidding was improperly awarded…

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Former Zambian President, Edgar Lungu, Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

Zambia’s former President Edgar Lungu has died at the age of 68, according to a statement released by the Patriotic Front party. The statement said Lungu had been receiving specialized medical treatment in South Africa for an undisclosed illness prior to his death. Lungu led Zambia for six years from 2015, losing the 2021 election to the current President Hakainde Hichilema by a large margin. After that defeat he stepped back from politics but later returned to the fray. He had ambitions to vie for the presidency again but at…

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NCDMB, NLNG, Ramp Up HCD Training As $5Billion Train 7 Project Hits 80% Completion

Ganiyu Amodu

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited on Wednesday in Port Harcourt inaugurated 140 trainees for an intensive three-month Advanced Nigerian Content Human Capital Development (NC-HCD) Programme for the US$5 billion NLNG Train 7 Project on Bonny Island, Rivers State. The trainees, who are graduates in different academic disciplines, had completed a 12-month Basic Training Programme in diverse oil-and-gas-industry-related skill sets and are now for the on-the-job phase which includes active hands-on participation in operational areas such as Turn Around Maintenance (TAM),…

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‘2.3m Pilgrims, 180 Nations,’ Tears, Tasbiy As 70,000 Nigerians Stand On Mount Arafat

ADEOLA YUSUF

“Spiritual point where Adam and Eve reportedly met after eviction from Paradise” What to know about the Arafat Mountain harbouring men (Muslims) in millions every twelve months   Over 70,000 Nigerians on Thursday joined 2.3 million Muslim pilgrims from 180 nations to stand on the Mount Arafat, a unique part of the Hajj rights, which remains the biggest congregation of humans for worship in the world’s history. Platforms Africa reports the tears were flowing freely during an intense, daylong worship and reflection by pilgrims who listened to Arafat sermon translated…

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‘Hours To Sallah,’ Nigeria’s Ex-Petroleum Minister, Prof. Jubril Aminu, Is Dead

ADEOLA YUSUF

  “Eid-ul-Adha rams already tied down at his residence before the unfortunate incident,” family gives details of the last hours of the Ex-Petroleum and education minister who was earlier rumoured to have died in December 2021.   A former Minister of Petroleum Resources and education, Professor Jibril Aminu, is dead. Platforms Africa reports that Aminu died in Abuja on Thursday, while preparing for Eid Ul-Adha, Muslim festival. He was aged 85. Aminu’s death, Platforms reports, came about four years after he was earlier rumoured to have died in December 2021.…

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