Day: October 8, 2023

9 Things To Know About Israel, Palestine War

ADEOLA YUSUF

“Iran and Hezbollah will give military support to Hamas. America will back Israel. Russia will back Iran and by extension, Hamas;” Hamas Vs Israel: The World is At War, By Tim Akano   The world woke up this morning, 7th October, 2023, to watch the beginning of a potential large scale global war between Hamas and Israeli , consequence on the surprise attacks launched by Hamas. Hamas launched about 5000 rockets on Israel. The Israeli Prime Minister declared: Citizens of Israel, We are At War Geopolitically, how do things stand, right…

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Begbugs’ Photos In Paris Hotels, Trains, Charles de Gaulle Airport Hit Internet

Aoko Benjamin

Seven academic institutions shut as bedbugs ‘scourge’ worsens scare over 2024 Olympic, heightens political row in Paris   A wave of panic and disgust has spread across France as travellers have posted photos and videos purportedly showing the insects on the Paris local transport system, high-speed trains and at Charles de Gaulle airport. Already, the country has been forced to shut seven schools following growing concerns over an infestation of bedbugs, Education Minister Gabriel Attal has said. “Bedbugs were detected at various levels in… I believe 17 institutions, and currently…

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Messi’s Miami Eliminated From MLS Playoff Contention

Ganiyu Amodu

After the Leagues Cup triumph in Nashville on August 19, there was talk of Miami adding two more trophies this season but, without Messi, they lost their US Open Cup final to Houston and then faded out of contention in the league.   There will be no Hollywood ending to Lionel Messi’s first season in Major League Soccer after his Inter Miami team was eliminated from contention for the playoffs after a 1-0 defeat at home to FC Cincinnati on Saturday. DC United also missed out on a spot in…

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Record-breaker US Gymnast Simone Biles Claims 21st World Title

Ganiyu Amodu

Becomes the most decorated gymnast in history with 34 medals       Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles continued her spectacular return from a two-year break by claiming her 21st world title with all-around gold at the world gymnastics championships in Antwerp, Belgium. The United States gymnast produced a dominant display on Friday to score 58.399 points and secure the title ahead of defending champion Rebeca Andrade of Brazil (56.766), with US teammate Shilese Jones taking bronze (56.332). Biles obtained the best score on three of the four apparatuses, with the…

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Tinubu’s Wikipedia page edited, Adekunle Added To Match Name On NYSC Certificate

Abibat Babalola

The Wikipedia page of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been edited to reflect Adekunle which is part of the name on his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate. At the time of writing, the addition on the Wikipedia page of Tinubu was done five hours ago. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who has been imputing identity theft against the president, had revealed through his lawyer, Kalu Kalu, that the NYSC discharge certificate Tinubu submitted to INEC to aid his election, bears the name ‘Adekunle’ and not Ahmed. It showed also that…

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Sheikh Yasir Ad Dawsary Excused As Imam Of Kaabah

Rofeequr Adeola--Yusuf

“How Ad Dawsary appointed as permanent Imam of Masjid Al Haram by royal decree in 2019 lost position as Imam of the Muslims’ holiest Mosque”   Sheikh Yasir Ad Dawsary has been excused from his position as Imam and Khateeb of Masjid Al Haram following the expiration of his 4-year contract with the General Presidency. The Imam was appointed as a guest Imam for Taraweeh Prayers of Masjid Al Haram back in 2015, a position which was renewed annually until 2019 when was appointed permanent Imam by royal decree. READ…

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