Month: January 2025

‘No More N910/Litre,’ Depot Owners Hike Petrol Price

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol would likely cost more as depot owners have increased prices by about 4.74 per cent. This follows the recent increase of crude oil prices, including Nigeria’s Bonny Light to $80 per barrel this week from $73 per barrel last week. READ ALSO: ‘Perpetual Lateness, Gross Misconduct,’ 7 ‘Sins’ That Ended Obasa’s 10-Year Reign Why I Stoop to Greet Emir of Ilorin, Timi of Edeland Reacts To Viral Video Lagos Assembly Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa Impeached Japa: Nigerians Face Massive Schengen Visa Rejection…

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‘Perpetual Lateness, Gross Misconduct,’ 7 ‘Sins’ That Ended Obasa’s 10-Year Reign

ADEOLA YUSUF

  . Lagos Lawmakers give reasons ex-Speaker, who banned journalists from covering the activities of the assembly for over two years ago, got the boots + what Governor Sanwo-Olu got to do with it   Lagos lawmakers have listed perpetual lateness to legislative sections and meetings, highhandedness and inciting members against each other as some of the ‘sins’ over which Mudashiru Obasa was impeached as Speaker of the state assembly Recall that members of the Lagos State House of Assembly, on Monday, impeached the embattled Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, representing Agege,…

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Why I Stoop to Greet Emir of Ilorin, Timi of Edeland Reacts To Viral Video

ADEOLA YUSUF

Read-for-yourself statement from the Osun first class traditional ruler’s palace on what ‘really transpired in Ilorin at the wedding of Sheik Sulaiman Faruq Onikijipa’s son’   Top Yoruba monarch, Timi of Edeland, Oba Dr. Munirudeen Adesola Lawal, has given reasons he stoop to greet the Emir of Ilorin as the video of pleasantries exchange between the two monarchs has gone viral. In the video, the Osun first class traditional ruler was recorded on bended knees, exchanging pleasantries with his host, Emir Sulu Gambari during a wedding reception between Emir daughter…

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Man City Manager Guardiola, Wife Separate After 30 Years Together

ADEOLA YUSUF

According to reports from Spain, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and his spouse, Serra, have parted ways after three decades together in a “completely amicable” separation. Reports indicating that the couple, who got married near Barcelona in 2014, have now ended their relationship were initially shared by the Spanish publication Sport. The couple first crossed paths in 1994 and have three children: Maria, 24, Marius, 22, and Valentina, 17. Various reports in Spain suggest that Serra resided full-time in Barcelona, while Guardiola has remained in Manchester. Serra, a journalist and…

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Lagos First Female Speaker, Eight Things To Know About Mojisola Meranda

ADEOLA YUSUF

On Monday, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa was removed by his once loyal members and replaced with his Deputy, Mojisola Lasbat Meranda. Who is Mojisola Lasbat Meranda? 1. She represents Apapa 1 state constituency. Taking her oath of office, Meranda said: “I affirm that I will be faithful as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly; 2. Between 2007 and 2008, she worked in the oil and gas industry with Cirrus Nigeria Limited as a procurement manager. 3. She returned to politics…

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Keep Pace With Tech Advancements As You Equip Yourself With Islamic Knowledge, MAJMA Graduates Told

ADEOLA YUSUF

The MAJMA’ Lagos at the weekend held its 2023/2024 convocation where Diplomas and Postgraduate Diplomas in Arabic and Shari’ah Studies were conferred on graduates. The graduates were equipped with expertise in Arabic and Islamic sciences, as well as foundational disciplines that play a crucial role in shaping both individuals and societies. Platforms Africa reports that at the event attended by Muslim dignitaries, the graduates were encouraged to embrace new technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to promote the Arabic language in alignment with the fourth industrial revolution. Experts who spoke at…

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Gospel Singer ‘Beheads Girlfriend’ In Nasarawa

ADEOLA YUSUF

A gospel singer identified as Timileyin Ajayi has been arrested after he was allegedly caught with the severed head of his girlfriend in Nasarawa. The incident occurred on Sunday in Agwan Sarki, Orozo, near the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The suspect’s arrest was facilitated by an intelligence tip-off, leading security agents to an uncompleted building in the area. The severed head was found in a polythene bag. During interrogation, Ajayi, who also poses as a motivational speaker on TikTok, confessed to the crime. In a now-viral video, he revealed that…

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Lagos Assembly Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa Impeached

ADEOLA YUSUF

Lagos Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa has been impeached by 32 members of the Lagos State House of Assembly. This development comes amid allegations of corruption and financial mismanagement against the speaker. Barcelona Defeats Real Madrid 5-2 to Win Supercopa Court Grants Bail To Ooni’s ex-Queen Naomi, Hamzat, Principal Nigerian Govt Approves Air Peace, Fly-Nas, Max Air, UMZA For 2025 Hajj Operations Obasa has been accused of spending N17 billion on a gate to the assembly complex, which critics argue is excessive and fraudulent. There have also been allegations of mishandling…

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Barcelona Defeats Real Madrid 5-2 to Win Supercopa

ADEOLA YUSUF

Barcelona has defeated Real Madrid on Sunday night in final of Supercopa de Espana. The match ended 5-2 in favour of Barcelona. Mbappé 5′ and Rodrygo 60′ scored the two goals for Real Madrid while Lamine Yamal 22′, Lewandowski 36′ (P), Raphinha 39′ 48′, Balde 45+10′ scored the 5 goals for Barcelona W.Szczęsny, Barcelona goal keeper was given a red card at the 56th minutes for tackling Mbappé outside the goal line. This is the first trophy for Hansi Flick after getting the role as the club manager for Barcelona.

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Court Grants Bail To Ooni’s ex-Queen Naomi, Hamzat, Principal

ADEOLA YUSUF

An Oyo State High Court, sitting at Ring Road on Monday granted bail to an ex-queen of the Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola. The bail also applied to an Ibadan-based media personality, Oriyomi Hamzat and the Principal of Islamic High School, Abdulahi Fasasi. Presiding over Court 8, Justice K.B Olawoyin gave the ruling following a bail application filed by the counsel for the trio. Nigerian Govt Approves Air Peace, Fly-Nas, Max Air, UMZA For 2025 Hajj Operations Nigeria Bans Homosexuals And Lesbians From Military Service The Judge gave five conditions…

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