Author: Gbenga Olaleye

Tributes pour in for the Nigerian billionaire known for philanthropy, humility and enterprise Medina, Saudi Arabia – Aminu Dantata, one of Nigeria’s wealthiest and most respected businessmen, is set to be laid to rest in the holy city of Medina, Saudi Arabia, following his passing on Saturday in the United Arab Emirates at the age of 94. The billionaire industrialist, uncle to Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, died in Abu Dhabi. His body has since been transported to Medina, where he will be buried later today with the approval of Saudi authorities. The city, revered as the resting place of…

A Nigerian Federal Government delegation has arrived in Saudi Arabia to prepare for the funeral of Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata. Leading the delegation is the Minister of Defence and former Jigawa State governor, Alhaji Muhammad Badaru Abubakar. Other members include the Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN; the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris; and Honourable Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, Minister of State for Housing Development. READ ALSO: Shehu Sani mourns passing of billionaire philanthropist Aminu Dantata The delegation also features prominent Islamic scholars such as Dr Bashir Aliyu Umar, Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa,…

Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi has responded following his team’s 4-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the Club World Cup Round of 16 on Sunday. PSG’s goals came from a brace by João Neves, an own goal by Tomas Aviles, and a strike from Achraf Hakimi, eliminating Inter Miami from the tournament. PSG will now face Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals. Messi took to Instagram to reflect on the defeat, urging his team to focus on the Major League Soccer (MLS) season and other upcoming competitions. “Today the Club World Cup ends for us with defeat against the Champions…

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has applauded President Bola Tinubu for assenting to four key tax reform bills aimed at overhauling the country’s fiscal and revenue framework. Malam Haruna Yahaya, ICAN’s 61st President, gave the commendation during the investiture ceremony of Sani Danbaba as the 5th Chairman of the ICAN Gwagwalada and District Society in the Federal Capital Territory. Represented by council member Matthias Dafur, Yahaya described the reforms as a historic move, particularly beneficial to low-income earners. He noted that the legislation addresses longstanding tax burdens, some in place for over five decades. READ ALSO: Otedola…

Veteran Nollywood actor and former spokesperson of the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Campaign Council, Kenneth Okonkwo, has issued a bold statement amid rising political tensions in Nigeria. Speaking on recent threats of imposing a state of emergency in certain states, Okonkwo declared that he would resist any such move if he were serving as a governor. “If I am a Governor, and Tinubu threatens me with a state of emergency in my state as the elected chief executive, I will never leave that Government House. It’s either they give me liberty or death,” Okonkwo stated. The comment comes amidst growing…

Governors from at least five Nigerian states, including Bayelsa, Rivers, Plateau, and Kano, along with either Abia or Enugu, are expected to formally join the All Progressives Congress (APC) within the next two months. This revelation was made by Dr Ijeoma Arodiogbu, the APC National Vice Chairman (South East), during a press briefing on Sunday. Dr Arodiogbu dismissed recent speculation about opposition unity as mere political theatrics, asserting that discussions and arrangements for the defections are well underway and no longer speculative. “We are talking about governors from Bayelsa, Rivers, Plateau, Kano, either Abia or Enugu. In the next two…

Veteran Nollywood actor Lalude has revealed that he and his colleagues were given only N10,000 daily for meals while campaigning for President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 general elections. Lalude made this disclosure amid expressions of regret and frustration over the difficulties faced following Tinubu’s victory. In a widely shared interview on social media, the actor explained that he and his fellow campaigners worked for nearly two months without receiving any proper payment. He lamented that they were merely paid N10,000 per day for feeding, and are yet to receive any rewards or recognition for their efforts even after two…

Paris — Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) emphatically ended Inter Miami’s run in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with a commanding 4-0 victory in the Round of 16 on Sunday. The European champions entered the clash as clear favourites and swiftly demonstrated their superiority. PSG took the lead as early as the 6th minute when Joao Neves expertly headed in a free-kick delivered by Vitinha at the back post. Neves was again at the heart of PSG’s attacking prowess as he finished off a well-coordinated team move to double the Ligue 1 side’s advantage against the Major League Soccer visitors. The…

The suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sim Fubara, has distanced himself from recently circulated campaign materials for the 2027 general election, insisting that he neither authorised nor endorsed the production of campaign caps and shirts. Speaking to his supporters in Port Harcourt on Saturday, Fubara expressed a strong desire for peace and stability in the state, emphasising that such an environment is essential for growth and progress. His statement follows President Bola Tinubu’s intervention to resolve the lingering political crisis in Rivers State. The dispute, primarily between Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, had led to the…

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has dismissed rumours claiming he has stepped down from his position. The false reports, which circulated widely on social media late Saturday, alleged that Akume had been removed and replaced by Hadiza Bala Usman. In a statement released by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Akume branded the claims as baseless and deceptive. The statement, signed by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information & Public Relations, reaffirmed that Akume remains the SGF and continues to enjoy the full confidence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.…