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 DON'T BE TOOLS FOR POLITICIANS, AKUME CHARGES YOUTHS 3rd January, 2025      The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume has called on youths in the state not to make themselves available to politicians to be used as tools. He stated this at the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Executive Director of Housing, Finance and Account, Federal Housing Authority, Dr Mathias Byuan on New Year’s Day in Agidi, Ugambe, Shangev Tiev, in Konshisha LGA of Benue State. Senator Akume also reiterated the commitment of President Bola Tinubu towards providing more dividends of democracy to Nigerians. He rolled out the ongoing projects embarked on by the present administration across the state, such as the dualisation of the Makurdi/ Ninth Mile road and others, and tasked the youths to always request accountability of stewardship from the political class. “The present administration of President Bola Timubu is committed to the well-being of Nigerians...

  NDU Amawbia Celebrates Ezeriam Festival In Grand Style  By Regina Igwebuike  The Ngene Amawbia community in Anambra State, Nigeria, recently celebrated their 38th annual Ezeriam Festival in grand style. This vibrant event aimed to honor the father of Ngene village, showcase their rich cultural heritage, and foster unity among community members. The festival, held at Ebeakpu square, attracted notable personalities, including government officials and traditional leaders. The event featured the presentation of community awards to deserving individuals who have contributed to the development of Ngene village. Attendees praised the event, with Hon. Uchenna Nwankwo, Chairman of Ngene Development Union (NDU), expressing gratitude for the success of the festival. The proceeds from the event will be used for the upkeep and maintenance of NDU. Ozo Felix Nzeamalu, Chairman of the planning committee, emphasized the importance of preserving Igbo values and cultural heritage. He note...

 Hadari FC Wins 4th Ogazi Unity Cup Competition, Gets ₦300,000 Cash Prize  A grassroots football cup, Hadari FC have won the 4th edition of the Ogazi Unity Cup Competition in Kokona East Constituency of Nasarawa State and received ₦300,000 as cash prize.  The defeated Maisauri FC through penalty shootout on Wednesday to emerge as champions of the competition organized by a high ranking member of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, NSHA, Mr. Daniel Ogah Ogazi.  Maisauri FC came 2nd got ₦200,000 cash prize and Poka Junior FC went home with ₦150,000 cash prize for sealing the third position.  A total of 11 football teams across the electoral wards of Kokona East Constituency participated in the 4th edition of the competition.  Speaking at the grand finale, Mr. Daniel Ogah Ogazi said he organized the competition to promote peace and unity amongst youths and other constituents.  The grand finale had in attendance dignitaries notably the Speaker of the Sta...

 Nasarawa Govt Donates ₦60m To Lafia Market Fire Victims  ***  Nasarawa State Government has donated the sum of ₦60 million to the victims of recent fire outbreak that engulfed a section of Lafia Modern Market and destroyed properties worth millions of naira.  Governor Abdullahi Sule announced the donation on Thursday at a meeting with a delegation of the state's Marketers' Association.  The members of the Committee constituted to investigate the cause of the inferno were also part of the meeting held at the Government House, Lafia.  Governor Sule who commiserated with the marketers over the devastating incident insisted that measures must be put in place to avoid reoccurrence.  The Committee had earlier recommended the sum of ₦49 million to the State Government to support the fire victims.

 A fire broke out at Accra’s Kantamanto Market in the early hours of Thursday, destroying over 100 shops and leaving traders counting heavy losses. The fire, which started around 1:00 a.m., prompted a large-scale response from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS). Initially, five fire tenders were dispatched from Makola, the Greater Accra Regional Headquarters, National Headquarters, Flagstaff House, and Parliament House to combat the inferno.... Watch video below. 

 CHRISTIAN PILGRIMS RETURNED SAFELY FROM HOLY LAND The first batch of Lagos State Christian pilgrims returned safely to Lagos on January 1, 2025, aboard a chartered atlas jet 6K 3101, after a successful pilgrimage exercise to the holy land of Israel and Jordan. At the welcome ceremony, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) expressed his joy at the exercise's success, noting that the journey began and ended in joy. Thanking the Jordanian authority for a smooth Jordan and Israel border transfer of pilgrims. The NCPC boss equally thanked the Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu for their unwavering support, believing other states would also have a successful pilgrimage exercise. Special Adviser on Christian Religious Matters, Very Revd Adebukola Adeleke, and Bishop Akinpelu Johnson, Chairman of the Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, also thanked God for journey mercies. T...

 EPE CHAIRMAN MOURNS DECEASED LAGOS TEACHER  ... Condoles Family Members, Loved Ones  The Chairman of Epe Local Government Area, Princess Surah Olayemi Animashaun has expressed sadness over the tragic loss of Mr. Adeyeye Adewuyi Abel, a dedicated Basic Technology Teacher at Pobuna Junior Secondary School, Poka, Epe, who lost his life in the Odolewu road accident.  The unfortunate incident, according to her, occurred on Tuesday, 31st December, 2024 in an auto-crash along Ijebu-Ode/Epe road when the teacher and some of his colleagues were returning from a staff audit exercise organised by the State Government.  In a condolence message, the Chairman said: "I extend my deepest condolences to his family, colleagues, and loved ones of Mr. Adeyeye. The deceased's selfless devotion to education has left a lasting impact on our community. May God grant the family of the deceased the strength to bear the irreparable loss. I also pray for the speedy recovery of those injur...

 Ohio family in mourning after precious 3-year-old lost her life in a vicious dog attack. Kingsley Wright's father made a tragic 911 call in the early morning of December 27th.  According to 911 transcripts the father told dispatchers , "I just woke up and my daughter is dead. There's blood everywhere, I don't know what happened." When the dispatcher advised him to put away any pets he responded, "They're in the cage,  that's why I'm like, Did any of my pets attack her or something?" He then went on to assure the officers that his pets (3 XL Bullies, each weighing over 100 lbs) were not loose during the night. However when EMS arrived it became clear the child's death was a result of a dog attack. It was evident two of the dogs attacked her fatally. According to the father, Kingsley was asleep on the couch when the attack occurred.  Kingsley had arrived at her father's apartment on December 23rd after her mother dropped her off to spe...

Balenciaga of Belarus' unveils viral bubble wrap outfits for a bold New Year's Eve look A Belarusian retailer has gone viral with bubble wrap outfits priced around S$116, creating a playful alternative to traditional New Year's Eve The Belarusian retailer has taken the spotlight with bubble wrap outfits that have gone viral. The dresses, priced from $116, have gained attention for their unique and playful design, making them the perfect alternative to traditional New Year's Eve attire. The collection, which includes a dress and a jacket, was created by a brand known as ZNWR, often referred to as the "Balenciaga of Belarus." The viral moment began when a woman posted a TikTok video from a mall in Minsk, showing off the bubble wrap dress she discovered on display. Her humorous comment, "Girls, if you're looking for a dress, here you go," quickly caught the attention of thousands. The video, which has since garnered over 115,000 views, humorously de...

 A 13-year-old girl was molested in Guwahati on new year’s eve.  The family has filed a complaint against a young tutor, alleging that he molested her. The incident took place in the Downtown area of Dispur, specifically on the Saptah Shahid Path. The incident led to the tutor’s arrest.  A case has been registered at Dispur Police Station under case number 1381/24, invoking sections 126(2), 75(2), and 76 of the POSCO Act, 2012. [Developing Story]

 A pub in Pune, Maharashtra, faced backlash after it allegedly sent condoms and Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) packets along with invitations for its New Year’s Eve party. The unusual gesture by High Spirits Cafe caused public outrage when a guest posted photos of the gift packet on Facebook. The incident prompted the police to investigate and record statements from invitees. According to senior police inspector Nilkanth Jagtap from Mundhwa police station, the pub sent an advisory encouraging guests to use helmets, stay hydrated, and avoid drunk driving as part of its safety precautions for the celebration. Selected regular patrons also received helmets and a goody bag containing condoms, which were sent to around 40 guests expected to attend the party. Following the controversy, the pub decided to cancel the event. The Maharashtra Youth Congress filed a formal complaint against the pub, calling the gesture a “cheap publicity stunt.” General secretary Akshay Jain clarified they we...

 Smoking cigarettes, drinking alcohol not sins – Pastor Damina Pastor Abel Damina, founder of Abel Damina Ministries and Power City International, has sparked debate by declaring that smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol are not sins. Speaking during his New Year’s Eve sermon on Tuesday, Damina argued that these acts are often misrepresented as sinful when they are not inherently so. “I’ve told you alcohol is not a sin. I’ve told you cigar is not a sin. If you like, put it on newspaper headline, I said it,” Damina stated. However, he made it clear that he was not encouraging such behaviors, cautioning his audience to exercise wisdom. “Am I saying you should smoke? You should have sense from your father’s house to know that cigar will cut short your life. Am I saying you should drink alcohol? You should know that if you drink alcohol, you will lie down inside a gutter. Your shirt and trousers will disappear. You should have the sense to know that.” Damina’s sermon also addressed ...

 ASSEMBLY PASSES BILLS TO RENAME BSU, ESTABLISH AGRIC UNIVERSITY The Benue State House of Assembly has passed the bills to rename the Benue State University, Makurdi after a former governor of the state, Rev. Fr. Moses Adasu. The Assembly, presided over by its Speaker, Aondona Dajo, passed the bill during its plenary on Tuesday alongside another bill. It also passed a bill for the establishment of the Benue State University of Agriculture, Science, and Technology, Ihugh, Vandeikya Local Government Area. The speaker said that the bills underwent thorough legislative scrutiny and were therefore passed. The passage of the bills followed a debate led by a member of the House Standing Committee on Tertiary Education, Douglas Akya, who stood in for the committee Chairman, Manger Manger (APC/Tarka). Akya said that the proposed law for renaming BSU after the second civilian governor of the state, who was also the founder of the institution, was timely and needed accelerated passage. He, th...

 Earthquake: Morocco invests $79m to rebuild healthcare Morocco has announced an investment of over MAD 800 million (approximately $79.29 million) to rebuild and improve healthcare facilities in the Al-Haouz region, which was devastated by a powerful earthquake in September 2023, TRT Afrika reported. Health Minister Amine Tahraoui addressed a parliamentary session at the House of Councillors on New Year's Day, outlining the government's plan that focuses on repairing, restoring, and expanding 195 healthcare facilities that were damaged or impacted by the earthquake. “195 facilities have been included in the emergency repair and restoration program, alongside a recovery plan focused on several construction, expansion, and renovation projects in the affected areas,” Tahraoui informed parliament. The earthquake, which struck the Al Haouz region on September 8, 2023, killed at least 3,000 victims and left thousands of others homeless, significantly impacting several healthcare inst...

 Ethiopia defence minister visits Somalia  as tensions ease Ethiopia's defence minister travelled to Somalia on Thursday, a senior official in Mogadishu said, the first bilateral visit since relations nosedived a year ago over an Ethiopian plan to build a naval base in a breakaway Somali region. Somalia's state minister for foreign affairs, Ali Omar, confirmed Ethiopian defence minister Aisha Mohammed Mussa's visit in a message to Reuters but did not say what she was there to discuss. Ethiopia's government spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment. Ethiopia has up to 10,000 troops in Somalia to fight militants from the al Shabaab group, but Mogadishu has threatened to expel them if Addis Ababa did not renounce an agreement it reached a year ago with the breakaway Somaliland region. The preliminary deal called for Somaliland to lease a stretch of coastline for an Ethiopian naval base and commercial port in exchange for possible recognition of Somaliland's...

 Anglican Archbishop, driver released after one month in kidnappers’ den The kidnapped senior Anglican cleric, Most Rev. Prof. Godwin Okpala has been freed. Archbishop Okpala was set free alongside his driver. He confirmed his freedom in a post on his Facebook page, Thursday morning. The clergyman simply wrote: “Praise the Lord!” Hundreds of reactions followed immediately, thanking God for his freedom.  Okpala, a retired Archbishop of the Niger Province and Bishop of Nnewi, was released one month after he was abducted. It could be recalled that he went missing on his way to Umuchu, a community in Anambra State for a burial ceremony. Details of his release are still sketchy as of the time of filing this report, but it is being celebrated on various social media platforms of the Anglican Communion. One of such platforms is the official Facebook page of St Stephens Anglican Church, Nnewi.

 Fiji probes alleged sexual assault of two Virgin Australia crew members Fiji police are investigating allegations of theft and sexual assault on two Virgin Australia crew members in the early hours of New Year’s Day, the government said Thursday. The alleged attacks took place Wednesday in the nightclub area of the city of Nadi, home to the international airport, Deputy Prime Minister Viliame Gavoka said. “The alleged incidents are regrettable,” Gavoka said in a statement. I spent 24 years in prison for refusing to join in murder, money ritual plot — Ismaila Lasisi0:04 / 1:00 “There were two separate alleged incidents, one being alleged theft and the other being alleged sexual assault, which affected two different crew members,” he said. “A suspect known to police for the alleged sexual assault has been questioned. Investigation continues.” The crew members are at a local hotel used by the airline for layovers and they are set to return home this week after helping the police prob...

  Terrorist attack Ungwa Rogo in Kaduna state Unknown Gunmen have again attacked  one of the communities in Unguwar Rogo, of Ugom community under Maro Ward, Kajuru Local government area of kaduna state. In a statement sign by  Alhaji ishaya Onussim says it's quite unfortunate that the terrorists vandalized many valuable materials, stole all kinds of farm products they came across, burned down houses, and set fire to the ECWA Church in Unguwar Rogo after looting all the movable valuables in the church and the pastorium.  Alhaji ishaya Onussim who is the chairman of Ugom progressive union said all the people living in the committee fled into the bushes, abandoning all their belongings to save their lives. He appeal to government at all level to come to their aid, alhaji ishaya added that the year is too young for people t start experiencing such dastardly act while calling for more prayers for God to intervene. More photos below. 

   A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Joseph Enyinnaya, has been arrested in Imo State for allegedly shooting a teenage boy dead after he threw knockouts inside the church.  The happened during the New Year Mass held at St. Columbus Catholic Church in Amaimo, Ikeduru LGA. ACCORDING TO ANOTHER SOURCE: A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Joseph Enyinnaya, has been arrested in Imo State for allegedly shooting a teenage boy d3ad after he threw knockouts inside the church.  The incident happened during the New Year Mass held on January 1, 2025, at St. Columbus Catholic Church in Amaimo, Ikeduru Local Government Area of the state.  A resident claimed that the priest, in a bid to disperse a group of boys setting off knockouts within the church, fired some shots in the air. “The gun hooked up and while trying to check the firearm, it accidentally discharged and hit one of the boys,” the resident claimed. The incident has left the community in shock and mourning, with residents express...

 NNPC turned down Dangote’s $750m to manage Nigeria’s refineries – Obasanjo Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has disclosed that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) rejected a $750 million offer from billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote. In an exclusive interview with newsmen, former President Olusegun Obasanjo revealed that in 2007, Dangote offered a staggering $750 million to manage the Port Harcourt and Kaduna refineries. Obasanjo explained that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), now rebranded as NNPCL, rejected the offer due to its inability to operate the refineries effectively. He said, “Aliko got a team together and they paid $750m to take part in PPP (Public–public-private partnership) in running the refineries. “My successor refunded their money and I went to my successor and told him what transpired. He said NNPC said they wanted the refineries and they can run it. I now said but you know they cannot run it. “But I was told not too long a...

 Fubara signs ₦1.1tn Rivers 2025 Budget into Law Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has signed the ₦1.1 trillion 2025 Budget into law. Fubara, in a speech after signing the bill into law on Thursday, January 2, 2025, thanked the Victor Oko-Jumbo-led State Assembly for doing a good job. The governor insisted that the only House of Assembly existing in the state was the one led by Oko-Jumbo. The governor made this assertion while signing the 2025 Appropriation Bill, amounting to ₦1.1 trillion, into law, a week after submitting it to the Oko-Jumbo-led Assembly. Fubara declared that Martins Amaewhule and 26 other members who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) seize to be recognised as legislators, despite their recent efforts at recanting their actions. The Amaewhule group are loyal to former Rivers governor and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, who has been at loggerheads with Fubara. The governor em...

 Migrant boat wreck off Tunisia leaves dozens dead Twenty-seven migrants, including women and children, died after two boats capsized off central Tunisia, with 83 people rescued, a civil defence official told AFP Thursday. The rescued and dead passengers, who were found off the Kerkennah Islands off central Tunisia, were aiming to reach Europe and were all from sub-Saharan African countries, said Zied Sdiri, head of civil defence in the city of Sfax. Tunisia is a key departure point for irregular migrants seeking to reach Europe. Each year, tens of thousands of people attempt the perilous Mediterranean crossing. Italy, whose Lampedusa island is only 150 kilometres (90 miles) from Tunisia, is often their first port of call. The crossing has seen a spate of recent shipwrecks, exacerbated by bad weather. On December 18, at least 20 migrants from Sub-Saharan Africa died in a shipwreck off the city of Sfax, with five others missing.

 New Orleans terror suspect identified, he had ISIS flag on truck that plowed through New Year’s crowd The man accused of the deadly New Year’s Day attack on Bourbon Street has been identified as Shamsud Din Jabbar, 42. Law enforcement sources confirmed the suspect’s identity to Fox 8 just before noon on Wednesday, Jan. 1. The FBI later confirmed the identity. Jabbar is accused of intentionally driving a pickup truck through barricades into a crowd of pedestrians on Bourbon Street near Canal Street early Wednesday morning.  The truck used in the attack had a Texas license plate and was carrying an ISIS flag, according to the FBI. Investigators also found guns and pipe bombs, which were concealed within coolers, according to a Louisiana State Police intelligence bulletin obtained by The Associated Press. Both devices were wired for remote detonation, and a corresponding remote control was discovered inside the suspect's truck, the bulletin said. The FBl identified the driver as...

 Son who 'murdered his mother and four sisters in honour killing alongside his father reveals twisted reason for slaying A son who allegedly murdered his mother and four sisters in a suspected honour killing on New Year's Eve shared a video of the shocking scene and described how he killed them, Indian media reports. The 24-year-old man, named locally as Arshad, was arrested after the bodies were found soaked in blood at a hotel in Lucknow, where the family were staying to celebrate the new year. In a twisted video circulating social media made after the alleged killings, Arshad claimed he had killed his family to 'protect' them from his family's neighbours, who he claimed were planning on selling his sisters in Hyderabad. He also showed the bodies, local media reports, with claims that he strangled his mother with a scarf and stuffed cloth in her mouth, before doing the same to his younger sisters and slitting their wrists. Local media also reported that Arshad fed...

 Elon Musk's Ex-Wife And Mother Of 5 Kids Says He Won't Take No For An Answer – He Locks His Gaze On To Something And Says, It Shall Be Mine Elon Musk isn't just a man of the world – he's actively building worlds, whether it's on Mars or in your driveway. The billionaire entrepreneur and richest man in the world may be best known for Tesla, SpaceX and his Twitter antics, but his first ex-wife, Justine Musk, offers a more personal look at what makes Musk tick. Her stories paint a picture of a man who doesn't just dream big – he demands big. "He would call very insistently," Justine said in Ashlee Vance's biography Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX and the Quest for a Fantastic Future, as reported by CNBC in 2018. "You always knew it was Elon because the phone would never stop ringing."  Musk, who fathered five children with Justine before their divorce in 2008, has always been known for his intensity. And for her, it was impossible to miss. "I...

 'No going back on Yoruba Nation, prepare for rallies, protests' - Sunday Igboho Yoruba Nation activist Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has insisted that there will be no going back on the demands for an independent Odua Nation in 2025 as the quest is non-negotiable. Igboho who has been a prominent figure in the Yoruba self-determination movement, on Thursday, stated that the wishes to all Yoruba sons and daughters, both at home and in the diaspora in the new year is to achieve the Yoruba Nation, while assuring all Yoruba people that the pursuit of self-determination remains steadfast and sacrosanct. In the new year message issued by his spokesman, Olayomi Koiki, Igboho emphasized the collective commitment of the Yoruba people to achieving freedom and urged everyone to prepare for peaceful rallies and protests that will amplify the demand for Yoruba sovereignty. “Our watchword remains ‘No going back.’ This is the time for unity, courage, and focus. We ar...

 Air France deboards French national in Abuja airport for ‘unruly behaviour' Michael Achimugu, director of consumer protection and public affairs at theNigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says an Air France airline, on Tuesday, deboarded an “unruly” passenger at the Abuja International Airport. Achimugu, in a post on X on Wednesday, said the passenger’s disruptive behaviour in the aircraft was a safety risk for other passengers. The NCAA official said the passenger did not possess a Nigerian visa, hence he was not allowed into Abuja. “Being a French national, he was visited by staff of the French Embassy and a doctor and then granted accommodation in the hotel within the airport terminal,” Achimugu wrote. “Later, British Airways deboarded him due to the same unruly behaviour he had put up aboard Air France. “Today, he was supposed to depart via Asky but could not present evidence of payment for the e-‘ticket’ he presented. The airline declined to airlift him. “Immigration offic...

 Exiled Syrian tyrant Bashar al-Assad 'POISONED' in ‘assassination bid' which left him ‘struggling to breathe' A POISONING attempt has been made on ousted dictator Bashar al-Assad, it has been claimed. The toppled Syrian tyrant has been under Vladimir Putin’s protection in Moscow since December 8 last year. But online account General SVR — supposedly run by a former top spy in Russia — says he was taken ill on Sunday. It claims Assad, 59, asked for medical help then almost immediately began to “cough violently and choke”. The source said: “There is every reason to believe an assassination attempt was made.” Assad was said to have been treated in his apartment and his condition supposedly stabilised on Monday. Tests were reported to show he had poison in his system. No sources were cited and there has been no confirmation from Russia. Last month it was revealed that al-Assad’s wife Asma had been effectively barred from returning to the UK. The 49-year-old – who was born ...

 Update- The body of the teen who dove into the water to rescue his brother has been recovered.... however, his brother's remains have still not been found.  Andruw and Wesley Cornett were duck hunting at the Afterbay in Butte County, California on December 14th when their kayak overturned. After not being able to locate Wesley, Andruw called 911 before diving into the waters to search for him brother.  By the time first responders arrived their was no sign of either brother, sparking an extensive search effort. On December 17th, it was announced that officials had switched priorities from rescue to recovery. Sadly, the body of 19-year-old Andruw was recovered on December 31st. He is pictured below on the right. A sharp-eyed BSCO spotted Andruw's remains while flying in the area on the north side of the Afterbay around 9:30 a.m. Search and rescue crews immediately descended on the area and were able to recover the remains of this heroic older brother. Sadly, there is stil...

 Jocelyn Wildenstein, also known as the "Catwoman", has passed away at the age of 84 years old. Jocelyn suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism.  Reportedly, Jocelyn had many plastic surgery procedures before, during and after her marriage to Alec Wildenstein. Her appearance during their divorce proceedings earned her the nickname the 'Bride of Wildenstein'. Allegedly, Jocelyn had the many procedures done to her face to appear more cat-like because her ex-husband loved big cats and they met each other during a safari in Kenya. However, Jocelyn stated that she had the surgeries because Alec did not like to be with older women, according to her.  Rest in peace, Jocelyn.

 OPINION: Let’s be kind to Nigeria, please by Simon Kolawole “Nigeria is finished patapata!” Do you often hear that? I have observed over time that there are people who get excited by negative news concerning Nigeria. If the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reports that we have recorded a negative GDP growth rate or the economy is heading for a recession, they will be the first to share the news. If the NBS says unemployment and inflation rates have skyrocketed, they will circulate the news with full determination. But if the same NBS says inflation rate has slowed or unemployment has dropped, they will scoff and start questioning the credibility of the data. The only acceptable NBS data to them is the one that says things are bleak. When foreign companies shut down operations and leave our shores, these guys roll out the drums. It is yet another confirmation that “Nigeria is finished patapata”. It doesn’t matter if the same companies are also shutting down in many other African...