KWASU HOLDS 4TH INAUGURAL LECTURE AMIDST ISLAMIC SCHOLARS

By Balikis Moyosore

It was a sight to behold at Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete as Professor of Arabic Literature, Hamzat Ishola Abdulraheem delivers its 4th Inaugural Lecture amid Islamic scholars, academic ace, distinguished students among others from all walks of life at the University's Mini Convocation Arena.

The event themed: “Nigerian Literature in Arabic: Concept, Content and Contributions to National Development,” was chaired by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor AbdulRasheed Na’Allah.

Professor AbdulRaheem is said to be the first ever Professor of Arabic Literature of Ilorin origin to be inaugurated in Nigeria.

All activities didn't end inside the hall, as there was refreshments for guests outside the arena after which a dinner party follows suit in Ilorin.

''You are a true democrat, you will rise again'' - Buhari tells Jonathan

President Buhari today praised former president Goodluck Jonathan for voluntarily conceding defeat in the 2015 general election. President Buhari said this at the unveiling of a book titled “My Transition Hours” by Jonathan.

Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, President Buhari said Jonathan is a true democrat whose act of courage had made him a patriotic leader and earned him popularity among Africans and other leaders.

“You are a leader of the past, of now and of the future; you will rise again; I wish you the best you wish yourself, ” Buhari said

He called on Nigerians to see elections as contests, which should be done in a free, fair and peaceful environment.

He said Nigerians should relinquish bitterness, bigotry, hate speech and “promote Nigeria for us and generation yet unborn.”
Source: lindaikeji

I DON'T THINK IT WAS ANYTHING SERIOUS - Neymar

By Balikis Moyosore
Brazil and Paris Saint-German football star, Neymar jnr took to his Instagram handle an hour ago to reassure fans of his well being and confirm the news about his injury.

The star was forced off just minutes into Tuesday's friendly match with Cameroon due to an apparent thigh injury.

He was captaining the Selecao in the clash at Stadiun MK, but pulled up injury while playing a cross in the game's early moments.

Everton youngster Ademola Lookman snubs Nigeria, pledges future to England

Everton youngster, Ademola Lookman, who was born in England to parents from Nigeria, has snubbed his home country to play for the English side.

The young footballer reportedly pledged his future to England after holding face-to-face talks with Under-21 head coach Aidy Boothroyd over stories linking him to Nigeria.

This comes weeks after Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr who is preparing his squad for next summer's Africa Cup of Nations said he 'wanted to change his mind so he can play for us as he will add something to our team'.

England Under-21 head coach Aidy Boothroyd confirmed on Tuesday evening the youngster who was part of the Under-20 squad that won the World Cup in 2017 has pledged his future to his birth country.

"Every time I see him I have a little joke with him about it,' said Boothroyd. 'I say: "Why would you want to leave us?"

'But he's very focused on England – that's what he tells me. He says he wants to play international football for England.'

Speaking  Lookman's difficult year after moving to Germany to join RB Leipzig on loan before returning back Everton, Aidy said:

'He's had a tough time of it, but he's been better recently,' said Boothroyd. 'He got himself into a state over summer when he didn't know where he would be playing or if he would be moving or not. Now he has just got his head around the fact that wherever it is he is playing, he has to play well.

'He has told himself "I just have

to focus on me" which is right. When you look at Dominic Solanke, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Tammy Abraham, Reiss Nelson, Ryan Sessegnon and Ademola, we have some real attacking talent.' 

Source: lindaikeji

Paris Hilton's ex-Chris Zylka 'wants his $2 Million engagement ring back' after she called things off

After billionaire heiress and singer Paris Hilton, broke up with her fiancé Chris Zylka over claims that he "just wasn't the one" for her.

Recall 10 months ago the actor proposed to her with a $2m diamond ring when he got down on bended knee in Aspen. 

Now TMZ is claiming that Chris Zylka wants the 20-carat sparkler back after Paris Hilton, 37, called off their engagement and is yet to return the ring.

The site reports that Chris, 33, did get a big discount on the engagement ring as the jeweller and Paris have a close relationship. 

According to TMZ, 'Under Californian law, if she calls off the engagement, he gets the ring back. He hasn't asked for it back yet, but he will ask if she doesn't get the hint.'

Lai Mohammed pays condolence visit to families of the APC members who died in Kwara State this weekend

Minister of Information and culture Lai Mohammed has paid condolence visit to the families of the Kwara All Progressives Congress (APC) members who died in a road crash between Omu-Aran and Oro on Sunday.

The minister was accompanied by Kwara APC Chairman Bashir Bolarinwa, House of Representatives Member-elect Tunji Olawuyi, Kwara South Senatorial candidate Lola Ashiru and other state party Officials.  

They visited the families of the five deceased members in Arandun, Agbonda, Omu-Aran, Oko and Odo Owa, all in theEkiti/Irepodun/Isin/Oke-Ero Federal Constituency, where the APC won a landmark victory at the polls on Saturday. The minister and his entourage also visited two others who are in hospitals in Omu-Aran to wish them speedy recovery. At Agbonda, the Minister and his entourage attended the funeral service for one of the five deceased, Chief Ayobami Adekeye, an official of the party in Ajase Ward 2.  

While visiting the homes of the deceased, the Minister commiserated with their families, hailed the members for their supreme sacrifice for the emancipation of the people of Kwara. He promised that the party would not abandon their dependants.

Source: lindaikeji

"The toilets are full, no water to flush" Mary Remmy Njoku exposes what's going on at the Lagos International airport

Actress Mary Remmy Njoku has exposed something really troubling she experienced at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos.

According to the CEO of ROK studios, there was no water to flush toilets at the airport, thereby leaving the toilets full with "different layers of waste."

She wrote:

Whenever I hear people talking crazy about Nigeria i dive in and defend my Fatherland. But these days, Naija Dey fall my hand! How can there be no water to flush the toilets in an International Airport? Haba! The toilets are full. Different layers of waste/tissue. No water! Abeg I Dey travel abroad go piss. #faan #Nigeria #buhari