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Triumphant Tale of Nine Lives; A Review of Omololu Kassim’s Back to Life, By Tunde Akanni

Tunde Akanni

The Review Proper Foregrounding In Back to Life, Omololu Kassim is back to the energy sapping but fulfilling business of writing on a grander heightbecause the author of Back to Life was in the league of the best crop of reporters with optimal visibility prior to the June 12-induced shutdown of the Concord titles. However, with the indulgence of this august audience, I dare say so much water had passed on… In this 98-page volume, Kassim has combined the dexterity of a nosey and crafty reporter with the panache and…

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Nigeria Finally Rescued From $11bn P&ID Scam – Legal Team Leader Clarifies

Abibat Babalola

The Federal Government on Thursday evening revealed how Nigeria was saved from an $11 billion investment scam engineered by Process and Industrial Developments Limited (P&ID), describing the landmark victory in a United Kingdom court as a turning point in the fight against corruption and economic sabotage. The National Coordinator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (FRN) Legal & Investigation Team on the P&ID case, Mr. Kofo Abdulsalam-Alada, narrated the behind-the-scenes efforts that led to the successful outcome. Speaking during a courtesy call on the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and…

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UNILAG Prof, Tajudeen Yusuf, Underscores Nigeria’s Inadequate Risk Mgt At Inaugural Lecture

Ganiyu Amodu

. Spotlights Ethical Insurance, Takaful Integration As Wayout   The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has held its 13th inaugural lecture in the 2024/2025 academic session at the JF Ade Ajayi Main Auditorium. Platforms Africa reports that the lecture titled, “Risk, Ethics, And The Road Less Taken: Navigating The Journey From Insurance To Takaful,” was delivered by Professor Tajudeen Olalekan Yusuf, a Professor of Insurance and Risk Management at the University of Lagos . Speaking at the event, Prof. Yusuf advocated regulatory reforms, innovation in microinsurance, the integration of Takaful into…

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‘Sweep Everywhere Clean,’ Tinubu Okays One Party System

Abibat Babalola

. Expects Mass Exodus From PDP, LP, Other Opposition parties, which he described as sinking ships without Life Jackets   President Bola Tinubu has said he expects more politicians to join the All Progressives Congress, APC. Tinubu stated this during the ruling party’s national summit on Thursday. READ ALSO: ‘For £500 million ($670 million),’ US Firm Redbird Capital Agrees Deal To Buy UK’s Telegraph Newspaper ‘Mad Rush,’ Saudi Arabian Club, Juventus, Others In Race To Sign Osimhen June Internationals: Tuchel Unveils England 26-Man Squad ‘15.85s (2.0m/s),’ Favour Ofili Breaks 150m…

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‘For $670 Million,’ US Firm Agrees Deal To Buy UK’s Telegraph Newspaper

Ganiyu Amodu

British right-wing newspaper The Telegraph has agreed a takeover by US investment group RedBird Capital Partners, ending a two-year saga marked by UK government intervention over press freedoms. RedBird has struck an “in-principle agreement” to purchase The Telegraph Media Group (TMG), which comprises the 170-year-old paper’s print and online operations, for £500 million ($670 million), the pair announced in a statement on Friday. It concludes a protracted sale that involved an intervention by the previous Conservative government. US-Emirati consortium RedBird IMI, comprising Redbird Capital, had already struck a deal for…

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‘Mad Rush,’ Saudi Arabian Club, Juventus, Others In Race To Sign Osimhen

Ganiyu Amodu

Victor Osimhen is currently one of the most sought-after players in world football, with Napoli confirming that eight different clubs are trying to sign the Nigerian striker this summer. Osimhen, who has been on loan at Galatasaray, is set to return to Napoli at the end of the season. His future remains uncertain, but one thing is clear many clubs want him. According to reports in Turkish media, a Napoli official said Osimhen’s performances in Turkey were outstanding and drew attention from several clubs. “He had a fantastic season and…

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June Internationals: Tuchel Unveils England 26-Man Squad

Ganiyu Amodu

. There is not a single Manchester United, Manchester City or Tottenham player in the squad   Thomas Tuchel has named a 26-player England squad for next month‘s international fixtures against Andorra and Senegal. After a perfect start to life under Tuchel in March, England will continue their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup against Andorra on June 7, before rounding out the international period with a friendly against Senegal at Nottingham Forest‘s City Ground three days later. There‘s a first call-up for Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah. The…

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‘False, Misleading,’ Yahaya Bello Distance Self From Running Against Tinubu In 2027

Ganiyu Amodu

The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has distanced himself from contesting the 2027 Presidential election against incumbent Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement signed by Ohiare Michael, Director, Yahaya Bello Media Office, he described the campaign poster in circulation as false, misleading and the handwork of mischief makers who wanted to bring him down at all cost. Bello reiterated his unflinching commitment to the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu come 2027. The statement reads in part, “Our attention has been drawn to another senseless post…

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‘What They Couldn’t Do To China,’ How Shell, Chevron, Others Exploited Nigeria’s Weak Law – Jonathan

Ganiyu Amodu

“‘Not a NASS Of Voice Votes,’ Two Third of Lawmakers Passed Nigerian Content Law When National Assembly was Vibrant,” You want to read the key things the former President said in Bayelsa venue of Champions of Nigerian Content Awards     Nigeria’s former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has declared that the Western crude oil exploration companies in Nigeria took undue advantage of the country’s weak law at the early stage of hydrocarbon search and production. Mentioning Shell, Chevron and Agip, the first president from the oil-rich Niger Delta region of the…

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‘Female Activist Hamdiyya Shariff Missing Amid Legal Battle With Sokoto Govt’

Aliyu Aliyu

“She left home to buy foodstuffs and has not been seen since Tuesday,” Lawyer gives details, Police react + Backgrounds on Sokoto government’s legal battle with 18 year-old activist for ‘criticising Governor over insecurity’   Hamdiyya Shariff, a human rights activist in a legal tussle with the Sokoto State Government, has been reported missing. Platforms Africa reports that Shariff’s lawyer, Abba Hikima, declared this in a Facebook post. Hikima said Ms Shariff went missing around 10 a.m. on Tuesday, 20 May. An outspoken critic of the Sokoto State Government’s handling of…

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