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By, Afolabi Odeyemi Aminu Dantata, business magnate and philanthropis’s remains has been buried today Tuesday afternoon in Madinah, one of Islam’s two holiest cities in Saudi Arabia. This report by YOUNEWS is authoritative. Aliko Dangote, Forbes wealthiest black man, escorted the remains from Abu Dhabi to Madinah. YOUNEWS learnt that a prayer held for Dantata at the Holy Prophet’s mosque ...
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July, 2025
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1 July
Wife, mum, sister, Doctor & Catholic Priest jailed over lawyer’s murder
By, Biola Davies An Akwa Ibom State High court sitting in Uyo, the State capital convicted Mrs Abasieseabanga Godwin Ikoiwak, alongside her aged mother, and sister, as well as Dr Imoh Johnson and Rev Father Gabriel Ekong of St. Luke’s hospital Anua for the murder of late Godwin Ikoiwak, a lawyer in the employ of the State Ministry of Justice. ...
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1 July
Knocks on KWAM 1 for disrespecting Ooni of Ife
By, Joke Thomas Nigerian Fuji legend, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, and Ooni of Ife gave netizens something new to talk about on the internet after their recent encounter at an event, as many blame the king for what the singer allegedly did to him. Though some excusing him, saying ,“K1 is the Mayegun of Yorubaland. ...
June, 2025
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28 June
94- yr-Old Billionaire who got Presidential bow from Tinubu is Dead
By, Onome Jackson Tinubu greets billionaire businessman, Aminu Dantata with a bow during a meeting at the Aso Rock Villa in 2024. The billionaire, Aminu Dantata who became 94 on May 19 is dead ! A flurry of reactions greeted the photo of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu greeting billionaire businessman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata with a bow ..It is against Presidential ...
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28 June
JUST IN: Billionaire Dantata is Dead
By, Onome Jackson Billionaire and philanthropist Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata from Kano has passed away. His death was announced by his PPS, Mustapha Abdullahi Junaid, who wrote, “Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun. Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun. It is with heavy heart that I announce the passing of our beloved father Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata. May Allah grant him Jannatul ...
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28 June
400+ Editors Regroup in Enugu for 2025 NGE Biennial Convention
By, Onome Jackson The 2025 Biennial Convention of the Nigerian Guild of Editors(NGE) has opened in Enugu on Friday, with over 400 hundred Editors drawn from various media organizations across the country participating. With the theme:”Building A Secure And Cohesive Nigeria: The Role Of Dialogue, Inclusion And The Media,” the convention is holding at the International Conference Centre, Enugu. During ...
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27 June
Tinubu jets out to Brazil
By, Joke Thomas President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday, June 28, 2025, on a two-nation visit to Saint Lucia and Brazil. His first stop is Saint Lucia, where he will pay a state visit as part of efforts to deepen Nigeria’s engagement with Caribbean nations and strengthen South-South cooperation. At the end of the visit to the island ...
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27 June
Wike, Fubara reveal closed door meeting agreement @ Aso Rock
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, and Governor Siminalayi Fubara revealed that Thursday agreement in presence of President Boka Ahmed Tinubu is conclusive. Thursday night the political rift between the two were resolved following a peace meeting brokered by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja. Wike said both camps had reached a final ...
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27 June
Tinubu brokers Rivers peace talks, settles Fubara, Wike feud
By, Biola Davies President Bola Tinubu hosted a reconciliation meeting on Thursday night at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, bringing together all the figures in the Rivers State political crisis. Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, Speaker Martins Amaewhule, and other Rivers State Assembly members attended the closed-door session. On March 18, President Tinubu declared a state ...
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26 June
Lagos Govt replies Peter Obi on demolition of brother’s Property
By, Biola Davies The Lagos State Government is compelled to address the recent allegations made by Mr. Peter Obi regarding the demolition of a property belonging to his brother. We wish to categorically state that the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) or any other arm of the Lagos State Government did not carry out the said demolition. Dr. Olajide ...
