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Gamsole Founder Abiola Olaniran Dies At 36

–– Late Abiola Olaniran By Muyiwa Akinola Abiola Olaniran, a leading voice in Africa’s mobile gaming revolution and an early backer of the continent’s digital media startups, died on Wednesday, July 16. He was 36. Although details on the cause of death are unclear, he was buried the same day in a private ceremony, according to circulating reports. A graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University and… []

Ex-Senate President Regains Disputed Plot of Land In Abuja After 24-year Legal Battle

— Former Senate President, Ameh Ebute By Muyiwa Akinola Former Senate President, Ameh Ebute, has been declared as the lawful owner of a disputed plot of land in the Wuye District of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, presided over by Justice Maryanne Anenih delivered the judgement yesterday after 25 years of legal battle. Justice Anenih voided the action… []

Destiny Etiko, Tunde Ednut, Israel DMW Knock Gov. Okpebholo Over Threat To Restrict Obi From Entering Edo State

— Peter Obi, Gov. Okpebholo By St. Johnson Adegboyega Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has ignited controversy after issuing a stern caution to former presidential candidate Peter Obi, warning him against entering Edo State without seeking prior approval from his office. Speaking at a political gathering—widely shared in new clip on social media—Governor Okpebholo stated that he would not guarantee Obi’s security unless he officially… []

Olubadan’s Death: How Ladoja May Become Next Monanach

–– Senator Rashidi Ladoja By St. Johnson Adegboyega Following the death of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, all eyes have now turned to former Oyo State governor, Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, who is next in line to ascend the ancient throne. Oba Olakulehin passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025, at the age of 90, just two days after marking his birthday… []

MultiChoice In Multiple Crisis, Loses 1.4 million Subscribers In Two Years Amid DStv Price Increment, Now Battle For Relevance

African Pay-TV operator, Multichoice Group is now navigating its most turbulent period in years. Facing major financial setbacks, subscriber losses, and an evolving digital market, the company has taken a string of defensive actions — from cutting decoder prices to shifting focus toward streaming. But do these moves signal a turnaround or deeper distress? Below is a breakdown of the key developments. Decoder Price Cut:… []

Ekiti Born Businessman, Adebola Fasola Plans Big For Father’s Burial

— Late Pa David Fanikun Fasola  By St. Johnson Adegboyega  It’s going to be a convergence of top business associates, family and most importantly the ’93 class of Ifaki Grammar School, Ifaki-Ekiti as one of their own, Adebola Fasola who is Lagos based businessman will be giving his late father a befitting burial come July 26th in his homestead in Ifaki-Ekiti. Speaking with Metropolix Online… []

Benue Again: Suspected Herdsmen Launch Attack In Former Governor Ortom’s Hometown

— Herdsmen with arms (file photo) By Bunmi Onakan Two farmers, Nensha Adeor and Kator Gbenge, have sustained serious injuries following an attack by suspected armed Fulani herdsmen in Adeor settlement, Ndzorov Council Ward, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. The attack occurred in the hometown of former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom. According to local sources, the incident happened when the victims attempted… []

Gunmen Abduct Bride-To-Be, Kill Her Brother Hours To Her Wedding

— Gunmen (file photo) By Adeola Idris One Chibueze Franklin Joseph, had travelled from Owerri to attend her sister’s wedding ceremony and was accompanying his sister to the church when the unfortunate happened. What came like unbelievably devastating development happened when some gunmen have killed a 27-year-old man and abducted his sister, Uzoamaka Joseph Aliu, just hours before her wedding in Abia State. The incident… []

Excess Charges: Bank Customers Petition CBN

 — By Adeola Idris As disclosed by the president of The Bank Customers Association of Nigeria Uju Ogubunka regaled that the association has written to the Central Bank of Nigeria about the charges being deducted from customers’ accounts. At the 2025 Artificial Intelligence conference organised by SuperNews on Thursday and under the theme ‘Power of AI: Enhancing Efficiency and Customer Satisfaction for Better Financial Services… []

Tinubu In Benue, Visits Surviving Victims of The Massacre

–– Tinubu at the hospital By Adeola Idris President Bola Tinubu has visited surviving victims of last Friday’s massacre in the Yelwata community of the Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. Tinubu arrived in Makurdi, the State capital, on Wednesday and went straight to the hospital after arriving at the Tactical Air Command, Nigerian Air Force Base, Makurdi, at about 12:58 pm. The President… []

CJPAN Commends Lagos Speaker Obasa for Appointing Shina Oyetayo as Special Adviser

— Obasa By Adeola Idris The Celebrity Journal Publishers Association of Nigeria (CJPAN) has applauded the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, for appointing seasoned media strategist and public relations expert, Adeshina Oyetayo, as Special Adviser on Research, Media, and Documentation. In a statement issued by CJPAN President, Comrade Funmi Olowegun, the association described the appointment as a commendable… []

Benue Killings: Asking Us To Reconcile With Killers Means The President Knows Them –Ex Lawmaker Attacks Tinubu

— Mark Gbillah By Adeola Idris A former Benue House of Representatives member, Mark Gbillah has tackled President Bola Tinubu over his response to the massacre of 200 persons in Benue state. While fielding questions from journalists on Arise TV on Monday, Gbillah suggested that President Bola Tinubu knows the killers in Benue State if he is asking citizens to seek harmonious relationship and reconciliation… []

CJPAN Elects New Executives; Funmi Olowosegun Emerges President To Succeed Ola Mohammed

— The newly elected President, Funmi Olowosegun (2nd left) cladded by other executives, Akin Sokoya (1st right), Tony Okpe (middle), Adaobi Enekwa(2nd right) and Sunday Adeyemi (1st right). By Adeola Idris It was free and fair election today, Monday 16th as the Celebrity Journal Publishers Association of Nigeria (CJPAN) successfully conducted its 2nd executive election. Funmi Olowosegun, publisher of Buzz News eventually emerged as the… []

Army Speaks On Allegation Of Islamisation Of Nigerian Military

— Soldiers on parade By Adeola Idris The allegations of islamisation of Nigerian military recently circulating has been dismissed by the Nigerian Army. In a viral video suggesting that the establishment of the Nigerian Army School of Islamic Affairs is a covert attempt to Islamise the military. In the trending footage, the narrator claimed that similar policies had led to unrest in countries like Turkey… []

“Go To Court, If You Want To Recover Rent, Taxes, or Enforce Property Rights, Anything Else Is Illegal.” – Falana

–– Femi Falana By St. Johnson Adegboyega A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has once again criticized the recent actions of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) over the sealing of properties in Abuja for unpaid ground rent. He made this point on Politics Today on Channels Television, Falana condemned what he described as “a dangerous disregard for due process and the rule… []

Alleged Fraud: AGF Clears Air On Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe Case

–– Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, MD/CEO, Fidelity Ban                By St. Johnson Adegboyega   The attention of the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has been drawn to reactions trailing the discontinuation of the criminal charge against the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer MD/CEO of Fidelity Bank Plc. The Attorney General’s decision to… []

Children’s Day: Akpabio Snubs Students Waiting To Honour Him In Abuja

–– Children on queue waiting to meet Akpabio By Bunmi Onakan  Senate President, Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday ignored children who came from three schools in Abuja to celebrate and honour him at the ‘Children’s Day Celebration’. Every year selected schools bring children to the parliament to observe the Children’s Day and the Senate President addresses them. Akpabio was expected to speak to the children with… []

Renowned Islamic Cleric, Sheik Gumi Deported From Saudi Arabia

— Sheikh Ahmad Gumi St. Johnson Adegboyega Controversial Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has been deported from Saudi Arabia and barred from performing the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. It was earlier reported that the renowned scholar confirmed the development in a post shared on his official Facebook page on Monday, May 26, 2025. According to Gumi, although he was granted a visa by the Saudi… []

Contempt of Court: Moniepoint, Kuda, Opay Other CEOs Risk Jail Term Over N95m Fraud

Photo credit: Roots By Adeola Idris  A Nigerian company, PRO International Concept Ltd. has filed an application at the Federal High Court in Lagos seeking to commit the managing directors of several banks to prison for contempt of court. The respondents include, Mr. Babatunde Olofin, MD of Moniepoint Microfinance Bank, Mr. Musty Mustapha, MD of Kuda Microfinance Bank, Mr. Henry Obiekea, MD of FairMoney Microfinance… []

How Tinubu’s Son, Seyi, Was Blocked From Shaking Hands With Pope Leo XIV In Rome

— Seyi being blocked by the security at Papal’s Inauguration By St. Johnson Adegboyega  During a special mass at the Vatican, held to mark the beginning of the Pontificate of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Bishop of Rome and head of the Roman Catholic Church on Sunday. Son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Seyi who was in Rome with his father was stopped… []