Author: Olumide Akinrinlola
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UN speaks on Nigeria food crisis, says 82 million residents may go hungry soon
The United Nations has again predicted that 82 million Nigerians, about 64 per cent of the country’s population, may go hungry by 2030, calling on the government to tackle climate change, pest infestations, and other threats to agricultural productivity. The prediction comes in the wake of a persistent hike in food prices in the country.…
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Veteran Actor, Agbako clocks 101 years, speaks about his life, career, other issues
Veteran actor, Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, fondly called Charles Olumo and Agbako, speaks to BANKOLE TAIWO about his life at 101, career and other issues Let me start by congratulating you sir for clocking 101 years old earlier this year. Did you ever think you would attain this milestone? (Laughs) How could I have ever thought I…
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Terrorists heighten deadly attacks in North West as Govs strategize
There is no disputing the fact that the much-hyped two-day Peace and Security Summit organised by the North-West Governors’ Forum in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme was successfully held in Katsina State from June 24 to 25, 2024. Many dignitaries were their very best element to give the occasion the much-needed pep, support,…
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Chelsea appoint Seyi Olofinjana, one other to expand African scouting network
Premier League giants Chelsea FC have taken a significant step to bolster their presence in African football by appointing two key figures to oversee operations on the continent. According to renowned football journalist, Fabrizio Romano, on Friday via X, the London-based club has brought on board Achirou Gaoh and Seyi Olofinjana to lead their African…
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Biden goofs, calls self ‘first black woman’ to serve
President Joe Biden has declared himself the first Black woman to serve alongside a Black president. Biden also described himself as the “first president that got elected statewide in the state of Delaware, when I was a kid.” These startling claims were made during a Pennsylvania radio show with host Andrea Lawful-Sanders, as Biden tried…
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10 states battling flooding, Ondo, Edo, Osun, Oyo 17 others at risk, FG warns
The Federal Government, on Thursday, said no fewer than 10 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, had either experienced various degrees of flooding or recorded casualties as rains intensified. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof Joseph Utsev, who dropped the red alert during a press briefing in Abuja, warned that 21 more…
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Tinubu makes fresh top appointments
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of qualified Nigerians to the Board of the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP). This is contained in a statement issued by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale on Wednesday. The appointment, according to Ngelale was to further expedite the process of expanding consumer credit access to Nigerians. Tinubu appointed Otunba…
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Protesters set ablaze INEC office in Benue
The office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the Ukum local government area of Benue state has been set on fire by youths protesting against bandit activities in the State. Office furniture and other movable and immovable materials, including 10 electric generators, 300 ballot boxes and 270 voting cubicles were destroyed in the…
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See full list of 98 lawyers shortlisted for SAN title
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee, has shortlisted a total of 98 lawyers to be considered for the conferment of the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria. Among the names are the All Progressive Congress, National Legal Adviser, Prof Abdulkarim Kana (Life Bencher), former Nigeria Bar Association, national officials, Monday Ubani, Kunle Edun and Dr…
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BREAKING: NNPCL declares State of Emergency on Oil Production
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited says it has declared a state of emergency on oil production. It said this was a move towards increasing Nigeria’s crude oil production and growing its reserves. Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL, Mele Kyari, disclosed this in a keynote address at the opening of the 23rd edition of…