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Etinosa announces plan to undergo womb removal surgery, reveals reason

Renowned Nigerian actress, Etinosa Idemudia, reveals her reasons as she plans to undergo surgery for the removal of her womb. The mother of one stirred a conversation about life and death some months ago on the micro-blogging platform, X.

Famous Nollywood actress, Etinosa Idemudia. She believes that putting an end to reproduction is a way to address the primary cause of death, which is life itself. “The primary cause of Death is life itself. So to stop Death one must put an end to reproduction. What is never born will never die. Even I myself am not ready for this deep conversation. It’s deeper than i can comprehend,” she wrote. Agreeing with the Nollywood actress, a fan highlighted it as the reason behind the decision for some not wanting to have children. In response to a follower’s comment regarding her earlier tweet on the “primary cause of death being life,” Etinosa explained that she plans to remove her womb to spare her future children from the inevitability of facing death in this world. She added, “God bless you. Reason I’m doing a surgery soon to take off my womb. No child of mine is coming to this world to wait for death.” See the interaction below …

How FG saved N400bn in four weeks after fuel subsidy removal – IPMAN

Mr Chinedu Okonkwo, National President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, has disclosed that the federal government raked in N400 billion due to fuel subsidy removal in the last 30 days. GistReel reports that President Bola Tinubu declared that there would no longer be a petroleum subsidy regime as the current 2023 budget he glimpsed does not contain it.

A Pump attendant serves a customer Tinubu during his inauguration stated that funds for subsidies will be diverted to other things like public infrastructure, education, health care and jobs. In a meeting with oil and gas operators in February, Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, NNPCL, stated that the country spends N400 billion monthly on fuel subsidies. Speaking on the state of the sector owing to the removal of the subsidy and changes in the country’s foreign exchange market, Okonkwo told Daily Post that the deregulation has a long time impact. According to him, the development would either lead to an increase in fuel price or a decrease depending on the market-determined price of forex. He added that the impact on the masses would gradually decrease by introducing Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, into the sector. “You know how much the government is spending monthly on fuel subsidies payment, but that expenditure to the tune of dollars or Naira will be saved. “The government has indeed reduced spending on fuel subsidies, though the thing is biting, so we have drafted an alternative in Compressed Natural Gas, CNG,” he said.

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Fani-Kayode hails Tinubu over removal of Security Chiefs

Following the sack of all Security Chiefs and appointment of new ones by President Bola Tinubu, former Aviation Minister and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Femi Fani-Kayode, has said that Nigeria now has a new lease of life and the light of God has begun to dispel the thick darkness and tangible cloud of stagnation holding the country back. Recall that President Tinubu on Monday sacked the Chief of Defence Staff, all the nation’s Service Chiefs, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Baba Alkali, as well as the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Col. Hameed Ali.

Fani-Kayode Many stakeholders have applauded the president for the bold step to reform and clean the Federal system, which has been made evident by removing some bigwigs from key positions starting from the Central Bank Governor, Emefiele, EFCC chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa. On Monday, the president further sacked all security chiefs and named their replacement. Reacting, FFK, in a statement on Tuesday, said the staunch supporters of Tinubu, who believed in his capability amid criticism, have been vindicated. He said, “No leader or President in the history of our country has effected so many positive changes and reforms and appointed so many credible, decisive, courageous and effective people into key positions in his administration within THREE weeks of being sworn into office as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (@officialABAT). “Today, even his most ardent critics and those that bent over backwards to stop, discredit, denigrate, humiliate and destroy him during the presidential campaign are commending him. “He has made those of us that recognised and appreciated his value and potential, had faith in him, risked all, stood with him and fought for him proud and most importantly, we have been vindicated. “Thanks to BAT, Nigeria now has a new lease of life and the light of God has begun to dispel the thick darkness and tangible cloud of stagnation, retrograde and retrogressive policies, monumental corruption, vicious persecution, selective application of justice, abuse of power, incomprehensible incompetence and wholesale and malicious impunity that we have witnessed over the last few years”.

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Man who gives neighbours free ride to work deals with them following refusal to pay amidst fuel subsidy removal

Man who gives neighbours free ride to work shares approach taken following refusal to pay amidst fuel subsidy removal

Young man narrates the approach he took to pass a message to his neighbour whom he used to give a free ride to work but refused to pay during fuel subsidy removal. A Twitter user identified as @kelz_realist took to the platform to narrate how he handled his neighbours who were being inconsiderate despite giving them free rides when fuel used to be cheap.

Cab driver and passengers smiling in a car. Credit: Stock Images He stated that he suggested the option of giving them a discounted rate other than free rides as fuel price moved from N180 per litre to over N500 but they refused. How I dealt with my neighbours who I used to give free ride “I usually give some of my neighbours free ride from Mowe to Berger to and fro work. I work at Bank Anthony way Ikeja and some of them work at computer Village, Allen and Opebi. For the past eight months, I’ve been giving them free ride daily without collecting a dime from them.
When my former car broke down, they didn’t contribute a dime to help me fix it. I fixed it myself, got frustrated and sold it and bought a new car. That period, they find their way themselves Immediately they saw I’ve bought another car, thru came back for their free ride again.
When Subsidy was removed, I have them a free ride for two days coz I still had fuel which I bought with the old price. The day I filled up my tank, I cried coz it drained me. I had to tell them that going forward, they’d need to start paying for the ride to and fro.
Two of the ladies said they can’t because we are neighbours and it doesn’t make sense for them to be paying for ride… The guys said they’d pay N500 daily from Mowe to Berger. I told them no problem. The following day, I left very early without waiting for them.
I picked 6 passengers going to Berger for N500 each. They were all excited and were praying for me coz I charged them very low. They said Mowe to Berger is now N700/N800. When they realise I was going to Ikeja, they added extra N200 and collected my number so I can be picking
Them daily. Yesterday, my neighbours gathered at my house to negotiate with me. I told them I’ve gotten new customers I now carry to and fro work daily. On each person now, I make N1400 x 6 = N8400. This has covered my fuel to work daily plus small money for breakfast.” I usually give some of my neighbours free ride from Mowe to Berger to and fro work. I work at Bank Anthony way Ikeja and some of them work at computer Village, Allen and Opebi. For the past eight months, I’ve been giving them free ride daily without collecting a dime from them. — CR7_𓃵 (@Kelz_Realist) June 8, 2023

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Motorcyclists in Cameroon protest against Tinubu over removal of fuel subsidy

A video of some commercial motorcyclists in Cameroon, protesting against the removal of fuel subsidy in Nigeria by President Bola Tinubu is trending online. Previous governments had tried unsuccessfully to remove the subsidy which has kept fuel prices artificially low, although they have steadily climbed through the years. Tinubu waving at the crowd at his inauguration. Source: Reuters In 2012, a protest known as “Occupy Nigeria” raged for weeks after then-President Goodluck Jonathan attempted to end the subsidy. Tinubu and some other big-weight politicians in the country joined the protest at the time, claiming that such subsidy does not exist. However, at his inaugural speech on May 29, Tinubu announced the removal of fuel subsidy. In a seemingly off-the-cuff remark during his inaugural speech, Tinubu declared, “the fuel subsidy is gone,” adding that it was unsustainable. The rising costs could not be justified as resources dwindle, he said. “We shall instead re-channel the funds into better investment in public infrastructure, education, healthcare, and jobs that will materially improve the lives of millions,” Tinubu added.

Motorcyclists protesting against Tinubu in Cameroon Long lines immediately started forming at petrol stations after Tinubu’s speech, as Nigerians rushed to stock up on fuel before the impending jump in prices. Tinubu’s office was later forced to issue a statement clarifying that the subsidy would end by June 30, but that did not stop some filling stations from selling at higher prices. Shortly after the announcement was made, state-owned oil firm Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) confirmed that there’s been an adjustment in the retail price of fuel in the country. The adjustment saw fuel sell at above N450 in some states in the country. Days after NNPC confirmed that fuel subsidy has indeed been removed, some commercial motorcyclists in Garoua, Cameroon, protested against the development. They expressed their dissatisfaction in a blend of Fulfulde and French, criticizing President Tinubu. The video which went viral shortly after it was shared, has drawn mixed reactions from Nigerians. It also lends credence to claims of Nigeria’s subsidized fuel being stolen and taken to other countries where they are resold for more profit. Watch below… VIDEO: In Garoua, Cameroon, commercial motorcyclists are protesting the removal of petrol subsidy. They are expressing their dissatisfaction in a blend of Fulfulde and French, and criticizing President Tinubu. pic.twitter.com/N6SC8PFy8r — Eons Intelligence (@eonsintelligenc) June 7, 2023

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NLC, TUC suspend planned strike over fuel subsidy removal

The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have suspend their nationwide planned strike action over the removal of fuel subsidy. The decision came following a meeting with several representatives of the FG and representatives of the labour unions

NLC, TUC suspend planned strike over fuel subsidy removal. Photo Credit: Google. Source: Google. Femi Gbajabiamila, the speaker of the house or representatives and newly elected Chief of Staff announced the outcome of the six-hour meeting and also confirmed by President of the Nigerian Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Following the meeting, it was agreed that a joint committee would be formed by the federal government, the TUC, and the NLC to assess any proposed pay increases or awards and to set a framework and timetable for implementation. “The Federal Government, the TUC and the NLC would review World Bank Financed Cash transfer scheme and propose inclusion of low-income earners in the programme. “The Federal Government, the TUC and the NLC to revive the CNG conversion programme earlier agreed with Labour centres in 2021 and work out detailed implementation and timing.

NLC, TUC suspend planned strike over fuel subsidy removal. Photo Credit: Channels News. Source: Channels News. “The Labour centres and the Federal Government to review issues hindering effective delivery in the education sector and propose solutions for implementation. “The Labour centres and the Federal Government to review and establish the framework for completion of the rehabilitation of the nation’s refineries. “The Federal Government to provide a framework for the maintenance of roads and expansion of rail networks across the country. All other demands submitted by the TUC to the Federal Government will be assessed by the joint committee.” The agreement reach were as follows: “The NLC to suspend the notice of strike forthwith to enable further consultations “The TUC and the NLC to continue the ongoing engagements with the Federal Government and secure closure on the resolutions above “The Labour Centres and the Federal Government to meet on June 19, 2023, to agree on an implementation framework.”

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Reno Omokri knocks celebrities lamenting over subsidy removal

Popular political activist, Reno Omokri has knocked celebrities who lament over the removal of subsidy but flaunt numerous luxury cars online. Nigeria has witnessed a sudden hike in price of petrol following news of plans to remove fuel subsidy. Reno Omokri knocks celebrities lamenting over subsidy removal. Photo Credit: Reno Omokri. Source: Instagram. In reaction to the lamentations of the masses, Reno Omokri said that he has observed that the most vocal of complaints are coming from the Nigerian celebrities. According to him, some of these popular figures come online to flaunt various brand new cars they have bought but are complaining when government stops subsidizing their fuel. He wrote: “Some of the people I see complaining of the removal of fuel subsidy and the sudden sharp increase in fuel prices have multiple cars. Some of them have come on this very Twitter to flaunt their latest brand-new luxury cars. My dear, why should a poor country like Nigeria be subsidising fuel for you, a yeyebrity with five vehicles that you use for flaunting, fronting and chasing girls? Go and pay! If you can’t pay, vamoose from Nigeria to any country that will tolerate subsidies for rich people. It is because of your likes that previous subsidies never trickled down to people with low incomes who really need it. Oni iranu like you! You want Nigeria to become like Venezuela, an oil rich country that was rained by cheap petro!!” Nigeria’s state oil firm NNPC Ltd on Wednesday hiked petrol prices to as high as 557 naira ($1.21) per litre from 189 naira, days after new President Bola Tinubu said fuel subsidies would be scrapped. The increase signals an end to the fuel subsidy regime that the NNPC says costs it $867 million every month. Nigerians will have to brace for higher transport fares while businesses which rely on petrol generators because the grid electricity supply is meagre, face higher costs.

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