Author: Ganiyu Amodu

‘One Graduate, 18 Awards,’ Story of Olawale Ifonlaja, Law School’s Overall Best Student

Ganiyu Amodu

‘Mayflower, Turkish International College, Nile University,’ Seven things you don’t know about the legal prodigy, first Nigerian law student to simultaneously hold the record for best graduating student at both university and law school levels within a two-year period   Oluwabusayo Olawale Ifonlaja has emerged as the overall best graduating student of the Nigerian Law School for the 2024/2025 academic year. Platforms Africa reports that the accomplished young professional hails from Odogbolu and has an impressive educational journey, having attended Mayflower School, Ikenne; Turkish International College; and Nile University. This…

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‘In Honour Of Diogo Jota,’ Liverpool Retires Number 20 Shirt After Forward’s Tragic Death

Ganiyu Amodu

Liverpool are retiring the number 20 shirt in honour of Diogo Jota – the first time the club has made such a gesture. The Premier League champions said it was a reflection of the Portuguese forward’s contribution to the club and the impact he had on teammates and supporters. The club said it was a “unique tribute to a uniquely wonderful person” and the decision was made in consultation with his wife and family. The number 20 will be permanently retired at all levels, including the men’s and women’s first…

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Senate Removes Natasha As Diaspora Committee Chair

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Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi central, has been removed as chairman of the senate committee on diaspora and NGOs. Senate President Godswill Akpabio made the announcement during plenary on Thursday. Akpabio named Aniekan Bassey, who represents Akwa Ibom north-east, as the new chairman of the diaspora and NGOs committee. Bassey is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). “The new chairman is Distinguished Senator Aniekan Bassey, and it will take effect from today,” he said. Akpabio also hinted at a broader reshuffling of committee positions, saying a review…

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PSG Thrash Real Madrid 4-0, Advance To Club World Cup Final

Ganiyu Amodu

Paris Saint-Germain have qualified for the final of the 2025 Club World Cup. The Champions League winners progressed with a 4-0 thrashing of Real Madrid in the second semi-final played on Wednesday night. PSG took an early lead in the sixth minute. Ousmane Dembele pounced on a loose ball, which spilled into Fabian Ruiz’s path. Ruiz made no mistakes from point-blank range as he fired the ball into an empty net. Dembele then pounced on hesitation from Antonio Rudiger to finish past Thibaut Courtois, before Ruiz added a third. Chelsea…

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Meet Dr. Noeem Thanny, Scholar LASU Just Appointed HoD, PR And Advert Dept

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‘Ford Foundation 2017 Grantee, Others,’ Seven Quick Facts About The Communication Scholar, PRAD Frontliner   Lagos State University (LASU) has appointed Dr. Noeem Taiwo Thanny as the Acting Head of the Department of Public Relations and Advertising, of the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies. The appointment, effective from July 5, 2025, to July 4, 2027, was announced in a letter signed by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello. According to the letter, Dr. Thanny’s responsibilities will include day-to-day administration, curriculum development, staff supervision, and advising on faculty matters.…

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‘Inside RCCG Camp,’ Another Babcock Varsity Student Commits Suicide

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‘Olaoluwa’s unfortunate incident came just few weeks after a final year student of the same institution forcefully took his own life”   A 200-level student of Babcock University, identified as Olaoluwa Subomi Lawson, has reportedly taken his own life at his father’s residence in Redemption Camp City, Ogun State. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident was formally reported on Tuesday by a relative, who reside in Festac Town, Lagos. The sources disclosed that the family received distressing information from the deceased’s mother, Olufunke Lawson, who resides in the…

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‘At MetLife Stadium,’ Trump To Attend Club World Cup Final

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. He has had a greater presence in sport during his second term, becoming the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl   US president Donald Trump has confirmed he will attend Sunday’s Fifa Club World Cup final in New Jersey. The news came a day after Fifa, world football’s governing body, announced it has opened an office in New York’s Trump Tower. The United States is hosting the first edition of an expanded Club World Cup and will be a co-host for next year’s World Cup, along with…

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Chelsea Defeat Fluminense 2-0 To Reach Club World Cup Final

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+ Role Joao Pedro played on his full debut   Chelsea have beaten Fluminense 2-0 to reach the FIFA Club World Cup final. They will play either Real Madrid or European champions Paris Saint-Germain in Sunday’s final at MetLife Stadium. ‘Wake-up Call,’ Global Footballers’ Union Warns FIFA Over Extreme Heat At Club World Cup Club World Cup: How Al Hilal Defeated Man City In Seven-Goal Thriller Joao Pedro was the star of Tuesday’s game. The £60million ($81.5m) signing from Brighton & Hove Albion scored two wonderful goals either side of…

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‘2025/2026 Admission,’ JAMB Sets 150 As Cut-Off Mark For Universities, 100 For Polytechnics

Ganiyu Amodu

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Tuesday announced 150 as the cut-off mark for admission into universities in Nigeria. JAMB made the decision on Tuesday during the 2025 Policy Meeting on Admissions, held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja. According to the board, the cut-off mark for colleges for nursing stands at 140, colleges of agriculture 100, while colleges of education remain 100. ‘Below 16? No Admission,’ Nigeria Embargoes Varsity, Poly Admission For Underage Dr. Adeola Yusuf Headlines Asharami Square 2.0 As Sahara Group…

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‘Keep Him In Kuje Over $854k Fraud,’ EFCC Opposes Afriq System CEO’s Bail

Ganiyu Amodu

The anti-graft agency, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday opposed another bail application filed by Mr Jesam Michael, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Afriq Arbitrage System (AAS) Limited. The EFCC’s counsel, Geraldine Ofulue, told Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja that the latest application was incompetent and constituted an abuse of court process. The lawyer noted that Michael filed his first bail application, which was refused by the court, on May 8. She argued that one of the reasons the bail was refused…

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