Month: January 2024

Man Dies After Sex Romp With Girlfriend In Hotel, Two Arrested

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Ondo State Police Command said it has arrested two persons in connection with the death of a man, Abiodun Akintomowo, in Ondo town, Ondo State. This was made known on Tuesday by the spokesperson of the Command, Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya. Akintomowo reportedly lost his life after allegedly having a sex romp with a woman suspected to be his girlfriend in a hotel located at Akinjagunla area of Ondo Town on Sunday. READ ALSO: Transfer: ‘No Going Back,’ Osimhen Speaks On Imminent Napoli Exit Super Eagles To Face Cameroon In AFCON…

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Transfer: ‘No Going Back,’ Osimhen Speaks On Imminent Napoli Exit

ADEOLA YUSUF

Napoli forward Victor Osimhen has hinted that he intends to take on a new challenge at the end of the season. Osimhen scored 26 goals to help guide Napoli to their first Serie A title in 33 years during the last campaign. With this, he has already cemented his legacy in Naples. However, their attempt to defend their top-flight crown has proven to be a disaster. Napoli is down in ninth position in the standings and 21 points adrift of leaders Juventus. That has not stopped Osimhen recently penning a…

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Super Eagles To Face Cameroon In AFCON Last 16

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in the Round of 16 of the African Cup of Nations on Saturday. The fixture was confirmed after the Cameroonians rounded off the group stage with a pulsating 3-2 victory over the Gambia on Tuesday night. By the win, they finished Group C with four points behind Senegal while Guinea who lost to the Teranga Lions also on Tuesday qualified for the knockout as one of the best losers. Super Eagles reached the knockout stage after beating Guinea…

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I’m Alive, Fuji Legend Kollington Ayinla Denies Death Rumour

ADEOLA YUSUF

Legendary fuji musician, Kolawole Rasaq Ilori, famously known as Kollington Ayinla, has refuted death rumours circulating about him on social media. The 75-year-old fuji musician on Tuesday addressed his health status at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital in Ikeja, Lagos. The report Kollngton Ayinla was battling undisclosed ailments and in critical health conditions have been making the rounds on social media on Tuesday. However, in a two-minute nineteen-second video shared by LagosGist (@LagosGist) on Tuesday, Kollington expressed gratitude to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his support during his recent illness.…

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‘With Immediate Effect’, Ghana Sacks Coach Hughton After AFCON Exit

ADEOLA YUSUF

Chris Hughton has been sacked as coach of Ghana after the Black Stars’ early elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations. Hughton’s side failed to win any of their three group-stage matches in Cote D’Ivoire, picking up only two points and finishing third in Group B. A statement from the Ghana Football Federation on Tuesday stated the sack of the Englishman was decided by the executive council. “The Ghana Football Association (GFA) wishes to announce that Chris Hughton has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the senior…

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He ‘Chop’ Our Money Alone, Ogun Lawmaker Opens Up On Speaker’s Impeachment

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Speaker of the Ogun House of Assembly, Olakunle Oluomo has been impeached by 18  lawmakers out of 26 member assembly, during plenary presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Bolanle Ajayi. The Assembly equally elected  Oludaisi Elemide, who is currently representing Odeda State Constituency at the Assembly, as the new Speaker. READ ALSO: Nabeeha, Abuja Girl Murdered By Kidnappers, Bagged First Class – Uncle Why Adeleke Must Not Impose Chief Imam On Us, Inisha Community 21 Israeli Soldiers Killed In Deadliest Attack On Army Since Gaza Offensive Began Platforms Africa…

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Nabeeha, Abuja Girl Murdered By Kidnappers, Bagged First Class – Uncle

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The uncle of late Nabeeha Al-Kadriyah who was killed by bandits last week, Sherifdeen, has said information reaching the family shows that she graduated with a first class from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, and would have been awarded at the school’s convocation slated for January 27. He also said the release of Nabeeha’s remaining sisters late Saturday evoked bittersweet memories for the family. He said, “You can imagine such a feeling if she had been alive to witness the convocation. However, the situation has further strengthened our faith in…

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Why Adeleke Must Not Impose Chief Imam On Us, Inisha Community

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The Osun State Muslim Community has cautioned the state government to be cautious in handling the issue of Inisa Central Mosque Imamship tussle. OSMC appealed to the governor Adeleke not to interfere with the issue of Imam selection and installation. It made the appeal in a communique issued after its January executive meeting, The communiqué signed by OSMC President, Alhaj Mustafa Olawuyi and Secretary General, Alhaj Ganiyu Akeredolu was made available to journalists by OSMC Public Relations Officer, Prince Hameed Oyegbade. READ ALSO: 21 Israeli Soldiers Killed In Deadliest Attack…

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21 Israeli Soldiers Killed In Deadliest Attack On Army Since Gaza Offensive Began

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The Israeli army said Tuesday that 21 soldiers were killed in the Gaza Strip in the deadliest attack on its forces of the 3-month-old war against the militant Hamas group. The reservists were preparing explosives to demolish two buildings in central Gaza on Monday when a militant fired a rocket-propelled grenade at a tank nearby, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, the chief military spokesperson, said. The blast triggered the explosives, causing both two-story buildings to collapse on the soldiers inside. The heavy death toll could add new momentum to calls for…

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Face Painting: How Kano Varsity Student Broke Guiness World Records

ADEOLA YUSUF

A 400 Level Civil Engineering student at Bayero University, Kano State, Collins Whitworth, in a remarkable feat, has recorded a Guinness World Record for the most faces painted by an individual in 24 hours. Whitworth commenced his artistic session at the new Bayero University campus on Saturday at 5:00 pm. He successfully painted 791 faces by the end of the 24 hours marathon on Sunday. He now awaits official confirmation from the Guinness World Record authorities. Expressing his motivation, Whitworth disclosed that he aimed to surpass the existing record of…

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