Pages
Showing posts with label News. Show all posts
Showing posts with label News. Show all posts

Friday, 23 July 2021

Nigerian pastor renovates a 60-year-old Mosque in Osun State (Photos)

 
A Nigerian pastor, identified as Oluwaseun Basil Alabi, has carried out a lovely project by renovating a 60-year-old mosque in Ikire, Osun state.

The good news was disclosed via a Facebook post shared by one Bakara Adegboyegba, who said that the building was commissioned few days before the Sallah celebration.

Sharing before and after pictures of the Mosque, Bakara wrote;

“It was a joyful gathering of Muslim leaders in the quiet city of Ikire, in Irewole local government area of Osun State on Friday the 16th day of July 2021, as a sixty year old Alatise mosque located at Popo junction of the town renovated by a pastor was commisoned for use.”

The Chief Imam of Ikire land, Alhaji Yunus, praised Pastor Alabi for his generous act towards the community. He also led a special prayer session for the pastor who stays in Minnesota, United States of America.

Speaking on why he choose to renovate the mosque, Pastor Alabi said,

”I grew up in an Ikire community where religion had no effect on our relationship. It was a time when chritians participated actively in the religious festivities of Muslims.

A time when you would find many hijab wearing women attending church sessions of chritian weddings and burials. It was a time you find young children, Muslims and Christians play together in the mosques and eat saara (food items brought to mosque as alms)together without fear or intimidation.

It was a time that humanity United us and made us one strong family, living and sharing our goodness with love and togetherness.”

More pictures below:

Thursday, 22 July 2021

Generator smoke kills father, mother, 2 others during Sallah celebration in Kwara

 
Sallah Celebration turned to tragedy as four persons have been reportedly killed in Kwara state by thick smoke from a generator set that was left working all night.

The sad incident occurred at Ojomu family compound, Sanmora in Irepodun local government area of Kwara State.

It was gathered that the victims reportedly came from Lagos to celebrate the Sallah festival before the tragic incident occurred and claimed their lives.

The victims while savouring the Sallah celebrations with drinks and fun reportedly left the generator set working all night and slept off.

The generator set which was placed at the veranda close to the room the victims stayed, reportedly fumed strong and thick smoke into the room all night while the victims were asleep.

Consequently, the victims suffocated and died in their sleep.

Their corpses have been deposited at the Offa General Hospital morgue.

Two other victims said to be unconscious as a result of the generator fumes that filtered into their own apartment have also been rushed to the hospital for urgent medical attention.

Recounting the gory incident, a reliable source who craved anonymity said, “We discovered their lifeless bodies this morning. The head of the house, his wife and her friend and the friend to one of his children who followed them to celebrate Sallah from Lagos.

“In the night while they were still feasting, they put on the generator and left it working at the veranda. But they all slept off.

“It was one of the aged women in the compound who wanted to go and welcome them around past 7:00 am Wednesday that discovered their bodies and raised the alarm.

“Two of them who were still alive when residents went in were unconscious. They are lying in critical condition at the hospital now and we don’t know their state yet”, the source added.

Contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Kwara State Command, Ajayi Okasanmi confirmed the development.

“Yes, I just called our officers there. The incident is true. We will continue to appeal to people to put safety first in all their actions even during celebrations.

“We, however, condoled with the affected family over this unfortunate incident”, he added.

Friday, 16 July 2021

Friends, associates support Obi Cubana with 246 cows for mum’s funeral

 
Entrepreneur and nightlife boss, Obi Iyiegbu popularly known as Obi Cubana, said he has received 246 cows from his friends for his mum’s funeral slated to hold this weekend at Afor Uzo Oba in Anambra State.

The socialite lost his mother in December 2020 and his friends and associates have continued to send him several gifts as support towards the burial of late Ezinne Uche Iyiegbu.

The chairman Cubana Group, in a viral video, claimed to have received 246 cows and is expecting more as he teased his viewers by inquiring to know those who would love to partake of them.

He said: “246 cows & counting. Who wan chop meat o.”

46 of the cows, he said, were from his former loyal celebrity barman, Cubana Chief Priest.

Wednesday, 14 July 2021

Former Kaduna State Deputy Governor Is Dead

 

 


Former Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Barnabas Yusuf Bala Bantex, is dead.

Naija News reports that this was made known in a statement on Sunday by Governor Nasir El-Rufai.

Bala, a top chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), served as deputy to El-Rufai in his first term between 2015-2019.

Former Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Barnabas Yusuf Bala Bantex, is dead.

Naija News reports that this was made known in a statement on Sunday by Governor Nasir El-Rufai.

Bala, a top chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), served as deputy to El-Rufai in his first term between 2015-2019.

Read the full statement:

It’s a VERY SAD DAY:

In Bantex, I have lost a dear friend and partner in the service of Kaduna State

In the midst of trying times, I have received with utter sadness news of the departure of my friend and brother, His Excellency Barnabas Yusuf Bala (Bantex).

Sunday, 11 July 2021

12 Important Facts To Know About Sound Sultan

 


 

Popular Nigerian singer and songwriter, Olanrewaju Abdulganiyu Fasasi, also known as Sound Sultan, has died of throat cancer.

Naija News earlier reported that a statement on Sunday signed by his brother, Kayode Fasasi, on behalf of the family said that the singer died at the age of 44.

He lost the battle to throat cancer in the USA.

12 things to know about Sound Sultan:

1. Sound Sultan was born Olanrewaju Fasasi on November 27, 1976.

2. He was a rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, comedian and recording artist regarded as one of the pacesetters of modern hip hop music in Nigeria.

3. He released his first single “Jagbajantis” in 2000, which was a hit in Nigeria after independently releasing other singles and featuring in hit songs of other artists

4. He was signed under Kennis Music, where he released four albums.

5. His contract with Kennis Music expired in 2007, after which he partnered with Baba Dee to start Naija Ninjas, a parent organisation for a record label, production outfit and clothing line.

6. Under Naija Ninjas, he released Back from the Future (2010) and signed artists such as Karma Da Rapper, Young GreyC, Shawn and Black.

7. Sound Sultan began a working relationship with Wyclef Jean, featuring alongside 2face Idibia and Faze on “Proud to be African” from Wyclef’s welcome to Haiti: Creole 101 album. They have collaborated on two other projects: “King of My Country” (2009) and “People Bad” (2012).

8. In 2009, Sound Sultan married his long-term girlfriend Chichi Morah, now known as Farida Fasasi from Igbo ethnic group.

9. The couple has three children.

10. In 2012, he was made a UN Ambassador for Peace for his exemplary lifestyle and career.

11. In 2015, Sound Sultan released the rap single “Remember” after a long absence from the music scene.

12. On May 12, 2021, It was reported Sound Sultan is somewhere was receiving treatment in the form of chemotherapy in America as the musician was reportedly diagnosed with throat cancer.

Latest Biafra/IPOB News For Sunday, July 11th, 2021

 

 

Good day, Nigeria, welcome to Naija News roundup of Biafra/IPOB news headlines for today Sunday, July 11th, 2021.

Below is a roundup of top stories on Biafra, IPOB, ESN, Nnamdi Kanu and other pro-Biafra groups:

Biafra: Ohanaeze Pledges Support For Nnamdi Kanu, Raises Legal Team

The apex Igbo organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has pledged its support for the arrested leader of the Indigenous Peoples Of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.

The group made this known in a communique issued after the meeting of its National Executive Committee (NEC) held on Saturday in Enugu and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Chiedozie Alex Ogbonnia.

Ohanaeze also raised a legal team led by the National Legal Adviser of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide and eminent Igbo leaders to monitor Kanu’s trial.

The group, however, asked the Federal Government to try Kanu within the ambit of the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and in line with global best practices.

Nnamdi Kanu Built Cult Of Gangsters, Makes A Lot Of Noise – IPOB ‘Founder’

The self-acclaimed founder of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Emeka Emekesiri, has again accused Nnamdi Kanu of hijacking IPOB from him and the originators of the group.

Speaking in a broadcast, Emekesiri stated that the arrested pro-Biafra activist built a “cult of gangsters.”

The self-acclaimed IPOB founder, who stated that he had made submissions for the actualization of Biafra before the National Assembly and court, stated that Nnamdi Kanu was not speaking for people of the Southeast.

Nnamdi Kanu Will Be Granted Bail, Won’t Die In Prison – Primate Ayodele

The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has stated that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, will not die in detention.

Recall that Nnamdi Kanu was reportedly rearrested in Kenya and extradited back to Nigeria on the 27th of June, 2021.

Speaking in his church on Saturday, Primate Ayodele stated that the IPOB leader would eventually be granted bail again.


Thursday, 24 June 2021

Pay N20 million or we strike with full force, bandits threaten Osun community

 
Unknown men suspected to be bandits have demanded a whopping sum of N20 million naira from residents of Olofa way, Ofatedo community in Egbedore Local Government Area, Osun State or risk being killed.

The-Legits gathered that the hoodlums informed the residents in a handwritten letter on three pieces of papers dropped at strategic places in the community.

The three letters written in English and Yoruba languages sighted by our correspondent read: ” We are informing you that we are coming to invade your community and we are visiting every household or contribute N20 million to your community chairman when we come, you will hand it over to us.”

It was gathered following the discovery of the letters, residents of the area have been living in fear with some already relocating.

The Field Commandant of Osun Amotekun, Amitolu Shittu, confirmed the development. He called for calm in the area noting the outfit has beefed up security in the area.
Subscribe to Newsletter

Popular Posts

© Copyright 2018 3eb0ab2d4c6198d3f85b22f8e84a49f8a3d1c4ed2bc129efdfTHE LEGITS. Designed by Bloggertheme9|Distributed By Blogger Templates20. Powered by Blogger.