Author: Ganiyu Amodu

Mike Ejeagha Buried 24hrs After Death, Son Gives Reason

Ganiyu Amodu

The eldest son of the late veteran highlife musician, Mr. Emmanuel Ejeagha, says the family buried the “Gwo gwo gwo ngwo” crooner, Mike Ejeagha, within 24 hours after his demise to keep his wish. Ejeagha Jnr disclosed this in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Enugu. He said his father made a wish and warned them not to embalm him after his death, which they had fulfilled. NAN reports that the highlife legend was laid to rest in his country home at Umuagba,…

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Kwara Gov Extols Oladimeji’s Virtues As Al-Hikmah Varsity Founder Clocks 87

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Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq proudly identifies with the founder of the Al-Hikmah University Alhaji Abdulraheem Oladimeji, OFR, on his 87th birth anniversary today, June 8, 2025. The Governor says the Asiwaju of Igbomina Land is a man of history whose phenomenal rise to the top and humility in greatness are worth understudying for students of humanities. Governor AbdulRazaq commends the Baba Oba of Offa for his generosity and love for human advancements, as seen in his many contributions to community development and his support for all categories of people.…

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Nigeria Declares Thursday June 12 Public Holiday

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The Federal Government has declared Thursday as a public holiday to commemorate 2025 Democracy Day celebration. This was contained in a statement issued to newsmen by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani, on Sunday in Abuja. Ajani disclosed that the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, while declaring the holiday on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated Nigerians for an uninterrupted 26 years of civil rule. Tune-Ojo said: “June 12 represents our historic journey to building a nation where truth and justice reign and peace is…

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Why Don’t Men Like Men’s World Again?, By Funke Egbemode

Ganiyu Amodu

Mean men and their pumping skills that they crown with shameless irresponsibility, isn’t that how they filled the world with single mothers? Which one of you started this new campaign of ‘women enslaving men’ again? I have been seeing the articles on different platforms about how women have a playbook on how they will make men become their slaves. And their text is taken from a book called The Manipulated Man written by Esther Vilar in 1971. Yes 1971. Originally written in German and later translated to English. Guys, are…

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Senate Committee Commends NCDMB, Pledges Support

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The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) on Thursday in Yenagoa got the thumbs-up from the Senate Committee on Local Content and a firm assurance that the Senate would provide adequate legislative support to drive the local content development initiatives of the Board. The Chairman of the Committee, Senator Joel Onowakpo Thomas who spoke after an oversight visit on the Board facilities and projects sities within Bayelsa State commended the Board for how it has implemented its enabling statute, the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act,…

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‘Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo,’ How Veteran Nigerian Singer, Mike Ejeagha, Died

Ganiyu Amodu

A popular Nigerian highlife musician, Mike Ejeagha, has died at the age of 95. Popularly known as “Gentleman Mike Ejeagha,” the music legend died on Friday night. The musician’s eldest son, Emma, who confirmed his passing on Saturday to journalists in Enugu said he died on Friday evening at approximately 8 p.m. at the 32 Garrison Hospital in Enugu after a prolonged illness. “My father passed away due to a long-standing ailment,” said Emma. Ejeagha’s legacy is marked by his distinctive style of Igbo folk music, which resonated across multiple…

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‘16 Days After Europa League Triumph,’ Ange Postecoglou Sacked As Tottenham Manager

Ganiyu Amodu

Ange Postecoglou has been sacked as Tottenham manager 16 days after leading them to victory in the Europa League final. A 1-0 win over Manchester United in Bilbao brought Spurs a first major trophy for 17 years. However, it came towards the end of their worst Premier League season, with the London club finishing 17th after losing 22 of their 38 matches. The Australian told fans “season three is better than season two” as they gathered at a victory parade to mark European success in his second campaign. But the…

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‘Leave Arise TV To Face Your Job As Amaechi’s Spokesperson,’ Wike’s Aide Tells Abati

Ganiyu Amodu

Lere Olayinka, media aide to Nyesom Wike, has asked Reuben Abati to resign his role as a television host and take up the position of spokesperson to Rotimi Amaechi. Speaking on ‘The Morning Show’, an Arise Television breakfast programme, on Friday, Olayinka faulted Abati for his tirade against Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT). Abati, a former presidential spokesperson and co-host of the programme, was not in the studio for the day’s edition of ‘The Morning Show’ when Olayinka came calling. During an event organised to mark his…

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‘On Sallah Day,’ How ex-CJN, Mohammed Uwais, Died 6 Days To 89th Birthday

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A former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Mohammed Uwais, has died at the age of 88. The former CJN died in the early hours of Sallah Day,  Friday, according to the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Ondo State, Dr Kayode Ajulo. ‘Hours To Sallah,’ Nigeria’s Ex-Petroleum Minister, Prof. Jubril Aminu, Is Dead ‘One Post, 1.7 Million Views,’ Platforms Africa’s Ratings Soar ‘Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo,’ How Veteran Nigerian Singer, Mike Ejeagha, Died ‘Count Me Out of APC,’ Commissioner Resigns As A’Ibom Gov Leaves PDP Company Registered Days Before Bidding…

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‘Count Me Out of APC,’ Commissioner Resigns As A’Ibom Gov Leaves PDP

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As Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday, one of his commissioners, Ini Ememobong, has resigned, stating that he could not join the APC. The governor had earlier told his commissioners that anyone not ready to join the APC should be prepared to leave the cabinet. Ememobong was commissioner for special duties and Ibom Deep Sea Port before his resignation. Company Registered Days Before Bidding Can Be Awarded Oil blocks – Komolafe  Former Zambian President, Edgar Lungu, Is Dead NCDMB,…

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