By, Ayoofe Aiyedatiwa The 100th National Executive Committee meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party unanimously reinstated Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the party’s National Secretary . Strategically, the next NEC, which is slated for the 23rd of July. At that time, will be able to convene a proper NEC, where Senator Anyanwu and PDP acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum will be ...
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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
Life & Times of Billionaire Dantata.. May 1931 to June 2025
By, Ayoofe Aiyedatiwa Aminu Alhassan Dantata, best known as Aminu Dantata, was born on 19 May 1931 to the prestigious Dantata dynasty in Kano State, Nigeria, which belonged to an Agalawa trading family. As of 2025, Aminu Dantata is 93 years old. His father, Alhassan Dantata, was a wealthy businessman. His grandfather was Abdullahi, and his great-grandfather was Baba Talatin, ...
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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
Knocks on Fubara for ‘Surrending , not Reconciled’ with Wike
By, Sola Hundogan Governor Siminalayi Fubara is receiving knocks here and there, and few kudos, over the recent reconciliation between him and former Governor Nyesom Wike. Though, some are applauding the the reconciliation move, saying it would usher in peace and development in the state… with the believe that the suspension had affected the state socially and economically. Fubara is ...
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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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28 June
Eze Anaba gets another 2 yrs, unopposed, as NGE President , others emerge
By, Onome Jackson At NGE’s Biennial National Convention in Enugu on Friday, the editor of Vanguard newspaper, Mr. Eze Anaba, was returned unopposed as President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) to serve for his final term of two years. Also elected by a wide margin was the Managing Director of Sun Newspapers, Mr. Onuoha Ukeh who was elected ...
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28 June
Drama, as Court Order halts Zambia’s ex-president’s Burial in S/Africa
By, Emeka Echewodor A South African court has halted plans to bury former Zambian President Edgar Lungu at a private ceremony just as it was about to start. The news was only announced to mourners in a church in South Africa after a funeral mass had already finished. This is the latest twist in a row between the government and ...
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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
Ganduje Resigns as Chairman APC… Real reason beyond claimed Health factor
By Ayoofe Aiyedatiwa The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has reportedly resigned from his position. Though Ganduje, a former Governor of Kano State, cited health reasons for his decision, stating that he needs to focus on his well-being. But sources are wondering ,why with immediate effect ? YOUNEWS learnt that what really fuel the ...