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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has expressed shock over the death of the President of the League of Imams and Alfas in Ogun State and Grand Chief Imam of Yewaland, Sheikh Sikirulai Babalola. The governor spoke on Sunday during the burial ceremony of the late Islamic cleric held at Igan Alalade in Yewa North Local Government Area of the state. Abiodun described the late Sheikh Babalola as a devoted Muslim and respected Islamic scholar who rose to the highest level of leadership within the Muslim community in the state. According to the governor, the deceased not only served as the Grand…
The National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Rauf Aregbesola, has debunked insinuations that he is planning to return to the All Progressives Congress, APC. Aregbesola, who maintained that he has no reason to return to his former party, made this disclosure while addressing party faithful at a stakeholders’ meeting in Ilesa on Sunday. The former two-term governor of Osun State also noted that it is clear that the ruling party at the federal level has worsened the living conditions of Nigerians, subjecting many citizens to serious hardship and economic quagmire. He urged citizens and residents of the state to…
Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested two suspects for allegedly vandalising electrical installations at the Igbotako General Hospital, Okitipupa Local Council Area of Ondo State. The suspects identified as Promise Godspower and Pogbara Sigalo were also accused of carting away electrical cables from the medical facility. While confirming the incident, the police public relations officer of the command, Abayomi Jimoh, stated that Sigalo, who was the security personnel guarding the facility, was arrested over suspected connivance with Godspower. According to Jimoh, the whereabouts of Sigalo became suspicious when Godspower operated in the facility all through without hindrance.…
Benfica manager, Jose Mourinho, has insisted that he has not been contacted by Real Madrid regarding becoming the club’s next head coach. Mourinho stated this at his pre-match press conference ahead of Benfica’s clash with Braga on Sunday. Recall that the Portuguese has been heavily linked with the Real Madrid coaching job in the past few days. Real Madrid is still searching for a permanent coach after sacking Xabi Alonso a few months ago. The Los Blancos appointed Alvaro Arbeloa as a caretaker manager until the end of the season. However, when asked about whether Real Madrid has contacted him,…
A former acting Chairman of the Federal Character Commission and constitutional lawyer, Kayode Oladele has said that the speculation around the possibility of former President Goodluck Jonathan contesting the 2027 presidential election is a foreclosed issue under the law and that no amount of consultation can reopen the path of matter that the constitution has already closed Jonathan, while addressing youth groups in Abuja who recently urged him to join the 2027 presidential race, acknowledged their appeals and pledged to reflect before taking any political step. “I’ve heard you loud and clear. I will consult widely before taking any decision,”…
Troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have neutralised a suspected terrorist operating within Kogi State. This came following a coordinated ambush along bandit crossing points in the Adankolo Forest Reserve, Lokoja Local Government Area of the state. The Army disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, Lt. Hassan Abdullahi. According to the statement, the operation was carried out based on credible intelligence regarding the movement of suspected terrorists within the area. “Acting on credible intelligence on the movement of suspected terrorists within the general area, troops…
The National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, Rauf Aregbesola, has reaffirmed his commitment to the party, and dismissed insinuations that he has returned to his estwhile party, the All Progressives Congress. The ex-Osun State Governor made this known in Ilesa, Osun State on Sunday at the ADC leadership and stakeholders’ meeting which drew participants from across the 332 wards in the State. A statement signed by the Osun ADC Publicity Secretary Elect, Oluwaseun Abosede, obtained in Osogbo, said Aregbesola at the meeting also presented the governorship candidate of the party in the Osun August 15 poll, Dr. Najeem Salaam…
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta has praised match officials for making what he described as a “brave decision” during a controversial moment in Arsenal’s win against West Ham on Sunday. The incident, which became one of the major talking points of the game, involved a foul decision that was heavily debated by players, supporters, and pundits. After reviewing the situation, the referee maintained the original call, a move that sparked mixed reactions inside the stadium. Speaking after the match, Arteta admitted he has previously questioned refereeing consistency but said the officials deserved credit on this occasion. “Sometimes I’ve been critical with…
Michael Saylor, co-founder of Strategy, signaled that the Bitcoin treasury company will resume its BTC purchases this week, following an earnings call on Tuesday, during which he said the company may periodically sell portions of its treasury.“Back to work, BTC,” Saylor said in an X post on Sunday, messaging that has previously preceded a BTC purchase, which typically the day after his posts.The company last purchased BTC on April 27, buying 3,273 coins for about $255 million, which brought its total holdings to 818,334 BTC. Those holdings were worth about $61.8 billion, according to Strategy’s website at the time of…
Cardi B joined her ex-boyfriend Stefon Diggs at the pre-Mother’s Day celebration hosted by his nonprofit less than four months after they broke up. Cardi, 33, and Diggs, 32, were both spotted at the Diggs Deep Foundation Wellness event on Saturday, May 9, according to sports reporter Kelsey Nicole Nelson. In images from the event, the pair were spotted greeting attendees of the “A Moment for Moms” celebration. In another photo shared by Nelson, Diggs wrapped his arms around Cardi’s waist as they posed for the camera. The rapper, for her part, used two fingers to point to her giant…
