Month: February 2024

After Death Threat, Cleric Apologises To Remi Tinubu

ADEOLA YUSUF

An Islamic cleric, Idris Tenshi, has apologised over his call for the killing of Oluremi Tinubu, wife of the president. Recall that the cleric, in a sermon, described the wife of the president as an “infidel” who should be killed. The cleric, who spoke in the Hausa language, said: “Tinubu’s wife is an unbeliever and even among the unbelievers, she is a leader.” “She is among those that Allah has instructed us to kill because she is among the leaders of the unbelievers,” had added. The cleric came under fire…

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World Indoor Championships: Amusan Out, Brume, Enekwechi In

ADEOLA YUSUF

Nigeria’s hopes for a medal at the upcoming World Indoor Championships in Glasgow have taken a hit as Tobi Amusan, the African Record holder in the 60m Hurdles, has pulled out of the competition. This leaves Ese Brume as the country’s primary contender for a podium finish, with Ruth Usoro also missing from the entry list. Amusan’s withdrawal means she will not have the opportunity to make history by adding another world medal to her accolades. The talented hurdler began the indoor season on a high note, breaking Glory Alozie’s…

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BREAKING: Olympic Qualifier: Super Falcons Defeat Cameroon 1-0

ADEOLA YUSUF

It was a real battle for Nigeria’s national women’s team, the Super Falcons, on Monday, at a bumpy MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja, but they triumphed 1-0 over Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses. After a 0-0 result in Douala last Friday, the Nigerian team scored in the first half and held on to defeat Cameroon 1-0 on aggregate and qualify for the last round of CAF qualifiers for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. READ ALSO BREAKING: President Tinubu Approves Implementation Of Oronsaye Report, To Merge Agencies Algeria Inaugurates Africa’s Largest Mosque…

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BREAKING: President Tinubu Approves Implementation Of Oronsaye Report, To Merge Agencies

ADEOLA YUSUF

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in a move to to cut the cost of governance, has announced implementation of the long-awaited Oronsaye Report. The decision comes twelve years after the submission of the report by the Steve Oronsaye panel and the issuance of a white paper two years later. President Tinubu, in a statement availed by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser, Information and Strategy to the president, emphasised the need for a leaner government structure, stating, “We are committed to streamlining and rationalizing Federal government parastatals and agencies to ensure efficiency and…

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Qatar Makes U-Turn, To Hold Investment Forum During Tinubu’s Visit

ADEOLA YUSUF

The State of Qatar has made a U-turn regarding its earlier decision not to host a Business and Investment Forum proposed by the Federal Government of Nigeria during President Bola Tinubu’s planned visit to the Arab country between March 2 and 3, 2024. There was some controversy over the President’s visit with some reports claiming Qatar had snubbed him. A so-called leaked memo dated February 22 2024 had showed that Qatar declined the proposed forum, saying the Arab country had no agreement with the Nigerian side on the matter. Presidential…

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Man Nabbed For Stealing In-Law’s Car

ADEOLA YUSUF

A 27-year-old Fatai Sholola has been arrested by the operatives of the So-Safe Corps in Ogun State for allegedly stealing and selling a car belonging to his sister’s spouse for N230,000. Salient Times gathered that Sholola was apprehended in Sango, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of the State. Moruf Yusuf, the spokesperson for So-Safe Corps, confirmed the arrest in a statement made available to newsmen saying while the officers of the corps in Ado-Odo/Ota Zonal Command were on routine patrol around Sango Plaza on Friday, they had accosted Sholola around 2…

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One Killed As Bandits Invade Oyo Community

ADEOLA YUSUF

One person has been killed at Ago Are in Oke Ogun area of Oyo State, when some bandits invaded the agrarian community on Saturday night. According to a source, the hoodlums invaded the community and before everything could be brought under control, the bandits who were armed with dangerous weapons had escaped into the forest. Confirming the incident, Chairman of Atisbo Local Government Area of the state, Mr. Adeagbo Ademola said he got a call immediately the incident happened. READ ALSO: Algeria Inaugurates Africa’s Largest Mosque + PHOTOS Algeria Inaugurates…

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Algeria Inaugurates Africa’s Largest Mosque + PHOTOS

ADEOLA YUSUF

Algeria has unveiled a massive mosque on its Mediterranean coastline following years of political turmoil that delayed its completion. The mosque was inaugurated on Sunday by Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, the Associated Press reports. According to the AP, ‘the Great Mosque of Algiers’ was constructed by a Chinese construction company over the course of the 2010s. The mosque is said to feature the tallest minaret globally, standing at 265 metres (869ft). It is reported to be the third-largest mosque globally, the largest in Africa, and the biggest outside Islam’s holiest…

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Dozens Killed In Burkina Faso Mosque Attack

ADEOLA YUSUF

An attack on a mosque in eastern Burkina Faso has killed dozens of people, local and security sources told AFP on Monday. “Armed individuals attacked a mosque in Natiaboani on Sunday around 5:00 am, resulting in several dozen being killed,” a security source said. READ ALSO Mohbad’s Death: I Know A Lot But They Won’t Allow Me Speak — Wife DHQ Dismisses Coup Rumour Fire Guts Minister’s Residence In Abuja “The victims were all Muslims, most of them men” who had come for the morning prayer, a local resident said.…

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Mohbad’s Death: I Know A Lot But They Won’t Allow Me Speak — Wife

ADEOLA YUSUF

Omowunmi, wife of the late Mohbad, has revealed that she knows a lot about the singer’s death but for bullies who are stopping her from speaking. Mohbad died in mysterious circumstances on September 12. He was buried the next day. The 27-year-old singer’s body was exhumed by police on September 21 for an autopsy. The circumstances surrounding his death have continued to sparked controversies. Omowunmi revealed on social media that she is being silenced by “industry” bullies over the singer’s death. She stated that she feels helpless since she is…

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