The Oore of Otun-Ekiti and paramount ruler of Mobaland House, Oba Adekunle Adeagbo, has debunked reports that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, appointed anybody as the Okanlomo of Yorubaland. The Oore of Moba, while stating that Ooni does have the power to confer the title of Okanlomo of Yorubaland, said the traditional ruler has not made such an appointment. Naija News reports that the position comes in response to the purported appointment of a businessman, Dotun Sanusi, as the Okanlomo of Yorubaland. However, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, on Monday gave the Ooni of Ife,…
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Renowned Ghanaian journalist, Ben Asante, has passed away at the age of 76. Naija News learnt that the renowned war correspondent and publisher died on August 12 in Accra after a prolonged illness. Asante was one of the frontline journalists during the Liberian and Sierra Leonean civil wars. He was one of the first reporters to break the news of the Liberian civil war in 1990. He commented extensively on politics and social development across Africa for over fifty years. The deceased and his colleague, renowned journalist Lindsay Barrett, were recognised for their gallantry, risking their lives to report from the…
Inter Milan are keeping a close watch on the future of Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana, 29, in this summer transfer window, according to The Sun. The Cameroon international only joined United during last summer transfer window, but uncertainty around his role has reignited links with his former club. At Stamford Bridge, Chelsea are bracing for major changes. The Telegraph reports that the Blues are open to loan offers for Raheem Sterling, 30, while also planning to offload as many as eight more players before the window shuts. Meanwhile, The Times confirms that Bayern Munich’s approach for Christopher Nkunku, 27,…
The Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) has dismissed social media reports claiming its managing director, Ali Nuhu, is dead. Naija News learnt that the rumours began after a Facebook user, Ifeoma Chigbo, shared a video alleging that the veteran actor cum filmmaker had passed away. Similarly, another post surfaced claiming Nuhu had died in a fatal car accident. However, the NFC director of public affairs, Brian Etuk, in a statement released on Monday, described the purported death reports as false and malicious. Etuk confirmed that Nuhu is alive, healthy, and actively performing his duties, adding that actions are being taken against…
Wolves have strengthened their backline with the signing of Cameroon international Jackson Tchatchoua from Serie A side Hellas Verona in a deal worth €12.5m. Jackson Tchatchoua, 23, has penned a five-year contract at Molineux, becoming the club’s fifth addition of the summer transfer window. Tchatchoua, who is capable of playing as both a right-back and a wing-back, arrives with a growing reputation in Europe. He was officially recognised as the fastest player in Serie A last season, clocking an average top speed of 34.88 km/h, with Wolves revealing that he hit an even higher mark of 36.3 km/h during the…
The Interim National Working Committee (INWC) of the Labour Party (LP), has criticized the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), for excluding the party’s candidates from the August 16 bye-elections held across the country. The Labour Party INWC, headed by Senator Nenadi Usman, said the action of INEC is a direct disobedience of a Supreme Court order, which recognized a fresh leadership of the party. The statement also accused the Julius Abure faction of conniving with the All Progressives Congress (APC) to deny Labour Party representation on the ballot. The INWC said the Supreme Court has unequivocally recognised Senator Esther Nenadi Usman-led…
The Spokesperson for Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, Moses Olafare, has described the 48-hour threat by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, to his principal over the reversal of the title conferred on a popular Ibadan-based business mogul, Dotun Sanusi, as an empty threat. Naija News reports that in a statement by his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, the monarch asserted that the Ooni lacks the exclusive right to confer the chieftaincy title of Okanlomo of Yorubaland on the businessman. He fumed that the Ooni’s action challenged his authority, adding that the exclusive right to confer…
Influencer Priscilla Ojo-Mkambala has expressed appreciation to her mother, Iyabo Ojo, who has been by her side during her pregnancy. Naija News reports that she revealed this in a video shared on Snapchat, where she captured her mother cooking for her. The expectant mother said that Iyabo put her business, work, and life in Lagos on hold to care for her in Canada as she prepares to welcome her first child. She added that she hardly thinks about meals anymore because her mother is always in the kitchen making sure she is well-fed and comfortable. Priscilla praised Iyabo for being a…
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has returned Taiwo Olatunbosun to his position as Commissioner for Information. This comes barely a week after he dissolved the state executive council. The reappointment was confirmed in Ado-Ekiti through a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode, on Tuesday. According to the letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Habaibat Adubiaro, Olatunbosun is to resume duty immediately. The governor had earlier dissolved his cabinet on August 11, instructing commissioners and special advisers to hand over responsibilities to permanent secretaries or senior civil servants in their ministries, departments and…
Nigerian international, Victor Osimhen, has been linked with a potential appearance in Turkish cinema following a light-hearted interaction with actor and director, Şahan Gökbakar. The Galatasaray striker recently met Gökbakar, who is widely recognised for his Recep İvedik film series. During their meeting, Victor Osimhen asked, “Are you going to give me roles in movies?” to which the actor responded, “Of course.” Gökbakar later fuelled speculation by posting on social media: “Osi Baba wanted a role in movies. Shall we make a surprise at Recep 8?” The post attracted attention online, with Turkish pop singer Simge Sağın describing Osimhen as…
