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FG to list Ojude Oba as UNESCO approved festival

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The federal government on Tuesday disclosed its desire to activate plans to list the annual Ojude Oba festival, as one of the of the festivals backed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The Minister of Culture, Art and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa-Musawa, who said this at the annual Ojude Oba festival, held at Awujale’s pavilion, Ijebu-Ode, noted that the annual festival is in tune with the President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda mandate for the ministry, which seeks to take revenue generation from tourism to over $100bn by 2030. The global festival which showcases the rich cultural heritage and endowments of the people of Ijebuland is celebrated every third day of Eid-el-Adha. This theme for this year’s celebrations is “Ojude Oba: Unity and Harmony, Our Gift” The Minister described the annual festival as a platform that fosters the unity of the country in diversity, as well as one of the country’s tourism potentials that ca
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Omokri Tackles Peter Obi Over His Criticism Of ‘New’ Presidential Jet For Tinubu

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  Former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, on Monday accused the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, of lying over the reported purchase of a presidential jet for President Bola Tinubu. Omokri said, contrary to Obi’s claim, the Nigerian government has no plans to buy a new private jet for Tinubu. He clarified that the idea to change Tinubu’s presidential jet did not emanate from the presidency. On Friday, DAILY POST reported that the House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence asked the FG to purchase new aircraft for Tinubu and Shettima. Reacting, Obi said: “It’s on record that our presidential jets have an average age of 12 years, purchased when most Nigerians could afford basic necessities. Now, as our country faces significant challenges, including a high debt profile, our citizens are in even greater need.” However, Omokri faulted Obi’s comment, which he described as “another Gbajue lie.” Posting on X, Omokri wrote:
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Hetty Green: The Most Stingy Woman In History

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  Hetty Green...The most stingy woman in history, her wealth is estimated at more than $2.3 billion. Hetty Greene was born in America in 1835. She was the only daughter of a wealthy businessman. She inherited from her father a fortune estimated at $7.5 million. When she was twenty-one years old, she moved to live in New York to invest her money in Wall Street and was called the Wicked Witch of Wall Street. She married a millionaire like herself, but still lived on leftover cakes and broken biscuits in grocery stores and argued to get a free bone for her dog every day!! Hetty Greene was a very miserable woman. She sewed underpants when she was 16 years old and did not change them or buy others until the day of her death. She never spent a penny, so it was said that she never used hot water, that she wore a black dress that she did not change until it was completely worn out, and that she lived on eating a pie that cost only two cents. Hetty caused her son to amputate his leg because whe
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Those Who Killed My Father Wanted Abacha As President – MKO Abiola’ Son, Abdul

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  One of MKO Abiola’s son, Abdul, on Saturday disclosed that some international and local forces were behind the death of his father. Abdul also disclosed that these forces were okay with the late Sani Abacha becoming Nigeria’s president. He explained that Abiola was killed due to some of the policies he wanted to introduce in Nigeria and Africa if he emerged as president. Abdul disclosed this while featuring on Seun Okinbaloye’s podcast. According to Abdul: “A team of people worked against Abiola because he had announced that he would declare daily barrels of oil when he becomes president. “There were a few forces against Abiola and they were okay with Abacha becoming president. Remember Abiola went to America without a passport (remember the famous no passport), he was the only man allowed to enter US without a passport. “He went to meet Clinton and I’m sure he would have been looking at him like you want to bring democracy to Africa? Democracy is only good for them, but they would i
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Lagos Approves ₦‎1 Billion Take-off Grant For LASRIC

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  In its quest to advance scientific innovations in Lagos State, the Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday inaugurated the newly constituted Lagos State Science, Research and Innovation Council, LASRIC, and Cybersecurity Advisory Board. The event that took place at the Banquet Hall, Lagos House in Ikeja, was presided over by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Hamzat, who announced the take-off grant of N1 billion, for the effective commencement of the activities by the Board. Sanwo-Olu stated that his administration was committed to increasing the success metrics with the provision of LASRIC Seed fund. He added that “with the provision of LASRIC Seed fund to the tune of N1,000,000,000 (One Billion Naira) in the first tranche payment to the council. We believe this fund would continue to catalyze development in our dear State.” The Governor noted that the sustenance of the development of the State is the central focus of the present administration’s THEMES Plus Agenda, adding that to driv
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Saudi Arabia Ends Sales Of Oil In U.S Dollars, Cancels 50 Year Agreement

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  Saudi Arabia has decided not to renew its 50-year petrodollar deal with the 🇺🇸 United States, which expired on Sunday, June 9, as per media reports. This agreement, originally signed on June 8, 1974, had been a key part of US global economic influence and power. The deal set up joint commissions for economic cooperation and Saudi Arabia's military needs. Back then, American officials hoped it would encourage Saudi Arabia to produce more oil and strengthen economic ties with Arab countries. By choosing not to extend this contract, Saudi Arabia can now sell oil and other goods using different currencies, such as the Chinese RMB, Euros, Yen, and Yuan, instead of only US dollars. There's also talk of exploring digital currencies like Bitcoin for transactions. This decision marks a significant move away from the petrodollar system established in 1972 when the US stopped linking its currency directly to gold. It's expected to accelerate the global trend of using currencies ot
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FG Drops Tax Charges Against Tigran Gambaryan, Binance Executive

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  The Federal Inland Revenue Service says it is dropping the tax charges against Tigran Gambaryan, Binance’s head of financial crime compliance. TheCable understands that the charges were dropped on June 14. Confirming the development, Dare Adekanmbi, the agency’s spokesperson, said the federal government “is dropping charges against the two individuals sued along with the cryptocurrency firm, Binance”. “Please note that the charges are being dropped against the second and the third defendants in the matter,” he added. Speaking in a statement on Friday, Binance said the development illustrates that Gambaryan is not a decision-maker at the cryptocurrency firm. “We are relieved that the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has served and filed amended charges today, resulting in tax charges against Tigran Gambaryan being dropped,” the statement reads. “Further illustrating that Tigran is not a decision-maker at Binance and does not need to be held in order for Binance to resolve issues
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