Month: June 2025

Alao-Akala’s Daughter Wants Late Gov’s Corpse Exhumed Amidst Family Dispute Over Estate

ADEOLA YUSUF

‘Order DNA Test On Seven Children of the deceased,’ details of the suit before Justice Taiwo as bickering over property degenerates   The family of the late former Oyo State governor, Otunba Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala, has plunged deeper into crisis as his first daughter, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Alao-Aderinto, has approached an Oyo State High Court in Ibadan, seeking an order for a DNA test on seven individuals claiming to be the biological children of the deceased. She is also requesting the exhumation of the late governor’s body to facilitate the tests.…

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‘Amid Israel’s Assassination Threats,’ Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei Picks Possible Successors, Skips Son

Ganiyu Amodu

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly named three clerics as possible successors while taking shelter in a bunker amid assassination threats from Israel during the ongoing conflict. The New York Times, citing three Iranian officials familiar with the development, reported that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has begun appointing replacements for top military commanders who were killed in Israeli strikes. Interestingly, contrary to earlier reports, the officials said Ali Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba, is not among the clerics shortlisted to succeed him – despite previous claims that he was being groomed…

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SIGHTED: ADA’s Leaders Write Application Letter To ‘INC’ Instead of ‘INEC’

ADEOLA YUSUF

  ‘ADA’S MATTER,’ Full content of first ever official letter from Atiku, El-Rufai’s party that has generated controversy    Opposition leaders under the coalition movement omitted the word “electoral” from their letter addressed to the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the registration of a new political party. The application, dated June 19, was addressed to “The Chairman, Independent National Commission (INEC), 436, Zambezi Crescent, Maitama, Abuja FCT.” The coalition, which is being spearheaded by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and Nasir el-Rufai, ex-governor of Kaduna, applied to…

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‘£116m Deal,’ Liverpool Confirms Signing Of Florian Wirtz

Ganiyu Amodu

. the move could eclipse the previous British-record fee of £115m Chelsea paid for Moises Caicedo   Liverpool have completed the signing of Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Florian Wirtz for a fee of £116m on a five-year deal. The total package is made up of a £100m initial fee plus £16m in potential add-ons. The move for the Germany international, 22, could eclipse the previous British-record transfer fee of £115m that Chelsea paid to Brighton to sign Moises Caicedo in 2023 should the additional bonuses be met. Wirtz, who has spent…

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Femi Soneye Quits, NNPC To Name New Spokesperson

ADEOLA YUSUF

Why I Exited NNPC – Soneye Gives Details of Disengagement With Oil Giant   The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) is to announce a new spokesman as Olufemi Soneye resigned as the company’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer. In a statement he personally authored and sent to Platforms Africa, Soneye said that he would no longer be the spokesperson for the oil giant as he had “stepped aside from his role as Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd.” After Platforms Africa Report, Oil Ministry Director Queried, Minister Disowns Claim…

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Register Our ADA – Atiku, El-Rufai Want New Party On INEC’s List

Ganiyu Amodu

National Opposition Coalition Group, led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has formally applied to the Independent National Electoral Commission to be registered as a new political party, to be known as the All Democratic Alliance. INEC on Friday acknowledged the application dated June 19, signalling the coalition’s determination to float a new platform instead of aligning with any existing political party. The formation of ADA, backed by some other key political heavyweights, including former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi and Umar Ardo, convener…

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Actor Yemi My Lover Slams Olamide Badoo

Ganiyu Amodu

“He refused to pick up my calls after using my name in his song”   Actor Yemi Ayebo professionally known as ‘Yemi My Lover’ has accused singer Olamide of not picking his calls after using his name on his music. The Nollywood actor stated this in a video interview on social media. When asked if he is being compensated by singers and content creators for using his name ‘Yemi My Lover’ in their contents and music, he noted that he has never received payment from any of them. He stated…

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Benue Crisis Donation Appeal Puts Billionaire Heir, Kiddwaya, Under Fire

Ganiyu Amodu

Social commentator and activist, VeryDarkMan has criticized billionaire heir, Kiddwaya, for requesting public donations to support victims of the recent attack in Yelwata, Benue State. Recall that Kiddwaya who shared a post on X, urged Nigerians to contribute funds for the affected community, sparked widespread backlash, which prompted him to take down the post. In response, VeryDarkMan in a video posted on X, was quick to point out the irony of Kiddwaya’s actions, questioning the motives of someone known for flaunting his wealth, suddenly seeking financial assistance from ordinary citizens.…

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5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Iran Amid Israel War

Abibat Babalola

A 5.1-magnitude earthquake shook northern Iran on Friday, the US Geological Survey said, as Israel pounded the country with repeated waves of air strikes. The quake, which Iran’s Tasnim news agency said measured 5.2, struck at a depth of 10 kilometres (six miles) some 37 kilometres (23 miles) southwest of the city of Semnan, the USGS said. The earthquake struck Iran alarmingly close to the country’s Fordow nuclear enrichment facility in Qom Province, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. READ ALSO: Exponent of Quiet Authority, By Bamidele Johnson ‘NNPC Board…

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Exponent of Quiet Authority, By Bamidele Johnson

Ganiyu Amodu

One of the best tributes you may read anywhere on TheNews Magazine’s Founder and Senior Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Media, Bayo Onanuga   Even the boldest have their limits, but not Mr. Bayo Onanuga. Intrepid? Definitely. Frigid? Occasionally. Reckless? Well, you decide. Take this: in the early 2000s, armed robbers trailed him home to Mojisola Estate in Ogba. He’d just driven in with his brand-new Skoda Octavia and was about to shut the gate when they pounced, guns drawn. They wanted the car. They demanded the key. What…

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