Author: Ganiyu Amodu

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

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. 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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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

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“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

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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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Exponent of Quiet Authority, By Bamidele Johnson

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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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‘Six Months After $1.5bn Rehabilitation,’ NNPCL Shuts Down Port Harcourt Refinery

Ganiyu Amodu

Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) on Saturday announced a scheduled maintenance shutdown of the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), beginning on May 24, 2025. Platforms Africa reports that the refinery began truck loading of petroleum products on Tuesday 26 November after a rehabilitation that gulped $1.5 billion. Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Femi Soneye, who confirmed the shutdown in a statement to Platforms Africa, added that the shutdown is part of a planned maintenance and sustainability assessment aimed at ensuring optimal performance of the facility. He said that further…

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‘Late Kick-offs,’ Man City Fined Over £1m After Breaking Premier League Rule

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Manchester City have been fined over £1m by the Premier League over delayed kick-offs or restarts related to nine of their matches last season. The league announced on Thursday it had entered into a sanction agreement with the club over breaches of the league’s rules around kick-off and restart times between October and February. The longest delay was two minutes and 24 seconds before the resumption of the Manchester derby at Old Trafford last December. The Premier League said City had accepted and apologised for the breaches of Rule L.33,…

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Meet Prof. Oloruntola Sunday, UNILAG’s First Dean Faculty of Communication And Media Studies

Ganiyu Amodu

. Platforms Africa presents five things to know about the Professor of journalism   Professor Oloruntola Sunday has been elected as the pioneer Dean, Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, Univeristy of Lagos. The election was held on friday, 20th June, 2025, where Professor Oloruntola Emerged Pionner dean and Dr. Ebony Oketumbi also emerged first SubDean of the faculty of communication and Media Studies. Iran Rejects Negotiation With US, Israeli Attacks Continue FCCPC Seals France, Belgium, Italy Visa Centres In Abuja ‘On Wedding Day,’ Groom, Friends Killed In Auto Crash…

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Iran Rejects Negotiation With US, Israeli Attacks Continue

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected any negotiations with the United States while Israel continues its attacks on Iran, in an interview with state TV broadcast on Friday. FCCPC Seals France, Belgium, Italy Visa Centres In Abuja ‘On Wedding Day,’ Groom, Friends Killed In Auto Crash “The Americans have repeatedly sent messages calling seriously for negotiations. But we have made clear that as long as the aggression does not stop, there will be no place for diplomacy and dialogue,” said the chief diplomat, who was due in Geneva for talks…

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