Author: Ganiyu Amodu

‘Unprecedented,’ US to Revoke Citizenship of 25 Million Naturalised Americans

Ganiyu Amodu

The United States government has formalised efforts to revoke U.S. citizenship from certain naturalised citizens through a newly surfaced Justice Department memo that directs federal attorneys to prioritise denaturalisation for individuals who committed specific crimes or misrepresented information during their naturalisation process. According to a report by The Guardian on Monday, the memo dated June 11, calls for civil proceedings against individuals who either “illegally procured” naturalisation or did so through “concealment of a material fact or by willful misrepresentation.” Unlike criminal trials, those facing civil denaturalisation are not entitled…

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‘Wake-up Call,’ Global Footballers’ Union Warns FIFA Over Extreme Heat At Club World Cup

Ganiyu Amodu

. mulls longer half-time breaks, more frequent cooling pauses to protect players   The extreme heat at the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup has triggered a strong warning from global footballers’ union FIFPro. FIFPro said the scorching temperatures during matches in the U.S. should be a “wake-up call” for FIFA ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Players have struggled under the sun, with some matches kicking off at midday or 3:00 pm local time. Atletico Madrid’s Marcos Llorente described the conditions as “impossible” after their 4-0 defeat to PSG in…

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Club World Cup: How Al Hilal Defeated Man City In Seven-Goal Thriller

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. the Citizens head home after a disappointing result, while the Saudi Arabian side will stay in Orlando for Friday’s quarter-final against Fluminense   Al Hilal defeated Manchester City 4-3 in the second round of the ongoing Club World Cup. The Saudi Arabian side produced one of the biggest upsets of the tournament in the seven-goal cracker at the Camping World Arena in Orlando, Florida, US, in the early hours of Tuesday. A brace from Marcos Leonardo, a Kalidou Koulibaly header and another strike from Malcom were enough for Al…

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‘It’s A Joke, It’s Not Football,’ Chelsea Boss Maresca Fumes After Two-hour Weather Delay At CWC

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. Storms have now caused six games, all held in different cities, to be suspended during the tournament   Enzo Maresca fumed after Chelsea’s Club World Cup game against Benfica took nearly five hours to complete due to a weather delay, describing the situation as “a joke” and “not football”. The Premier League side eventually ran out 4-1 winners after extra-time in the last-16 tie in Charlotte, which was suspended for almost two hours due to a thunderstorm. Chelsea had been just four minutes away from victory following Reece James’…

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I Campaigned For Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu But Got Nothing – Veteran Actor Lalude

Ganiyu Amodu

Veteran Yoruba actor Fatai Adekunle Adetayo, popularly known as Lalude, has voiced frustration over what he describes as abandonment following his support for President Bola Tinubu and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu during the 2023 general elections. Speaking in a recent episode of the Behind the Fame podcast, the iconic actor, renowned for his roles as a ‘babalawo’ (herbalist) in Yoruba films, claimed that he and several colleagues who campaigned for the politicians received nothing in return. “After we campaigned for Tinubu and Sanwo-Olu, we were not given a dime,”…

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NAPTIP Declares Speed Darlington Wanted For Rape, Cyberbullying

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The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has declared controversial entertainer, Darlington Okoye, better known as Speed Darlington, wanted over alleged offences including rape, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking. The agency announced this via its official Instagram handle @officialnaptip on Friday. “WANTED BY NAPTIP. Darlington Okoye, aka Speed Darlington, is wanted in connection with alleged offences including rape, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking. Accept Your Posting In Good Faith, NYSC DG Urges Corps Members Nigeria Moves To Review Healthcare Policy For Civil Servants “Anyone with credible information on his whereabouts…

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Food For The gods, By Funke Egbemode

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If a young man decides in his exuberant, nothing-go-do-me wisdom to eat food cooked, reserved and already served for the elders, he may lose his teeth or may not live to tell the story of the taste of the dish.   Kudi, fine-girl-no-pimples, was one of those undergraduates who lived their lives on their own terms on campus. Kay-girl, as she was fondly called, was an ‘aristo’ girl. Small small boys were not her thing. She liked them known and rich, politicians and business tycoons. The age or size of…

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Babcock Varsity Final-Year Student Commits Suicide After Suspension Over Malpractice

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A final-year student of Babcock University, Joshua Lawson, has tragically taken his own life after being handed a one-year suspension over alleged examination malpractice. Lawson, a 20-year-old Computer Science student in his fourth year, reportedly died by suicide on Wednesday at his family’s residence in Lagos, just days after receiving news of his suspension from the university’s disciplinary committee. He was set to graduate on July 27. The incident has sparked widespread grief and outrage within the Babcock community and beyond, with students and sympathisers expressing condolences and questioning the…

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‘NYC First Muslim Mayor In History,’ 33 Year-Old Zohran Mamdani’s Date With History

Ganiyu Amodu

Man of Moment: What to know About the Indian-American Socialist Altering Political Dynamics In New York City   Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old Democratic Socialist and state assemblyman, claimed victory in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary on Tuesday, positioning himself to become the city’s first Indian-American and Muslim mayor. Former governor Andrew Cuomo, his main rival, conceded the race late Tuesday in what analysts described as a significant upset, according to Western media reports. Kwankwaso, Shettima, Ganduje, and Northern Realignment For Tinubu: 2027 Not Coming — It Has Already Started…

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Kwankwaso, Shettima, Ganduje, and Northern Realignment For Tinubu: 2027 Not Coming — It Has Already Started

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‘What Obasanjo, Atiku may have to do with Shettima’s dipping influence,’ One of the insightful analyses of the political fireworks on-going in the north, By Oreoluwa O. Olaleye   🧭 INTRO: In Nigeria, betrayal is not treason; it’s strategy. And right now, the political North is shifting under our feet. Kwankwaso defects. Ganduje resigns. And Shettima? He’s smiling at Atiku and Obasanjo like say 2027 dey call am privately. (A call to the Camp of failure) ’43 Days After 94th Birthday,’ Foremost Billionaire, Aminu Dantata, Is Dead But Tinubu? Tinubu…

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