Boniface Bows To Osimhen After Scoring In The 26th Minute For Galatasaray

Galatasaray are on the brink of Turkish Cup glory after a commanding 5-1 victory over Konyaspor in the semi-final, driven by the brilliance of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen.

The Nigerian star’s relentless performance at the Türk Telekom Stadium propelled the Lions into the final, keeping their hopes alive for a domestic double.

The match had Galatasaray’s attacking prowess on display, with Osimhen at the heart of their dominance.

The 26-year-old opened the scoring in the 26th minute, powering a header past Konyaspor’s goalkeeper Deniz Ertas.

The early goal set the tone, and Lucas Torreira doubled the lead before halftime, capitalising on the momentum created by Galatasaray’s high press.

After the break, Osimhen turned provider, setting up Roland Sallai for Galatasaray’s third goal, effectively putting one foot in the final.

Despite a brief response from Konyaspor’s Pedrinho, who pulled one back before the hour mark, Galatasaray remained unfazed.

Dries Mertens stepped up, assisting Sallai and Yusuf Demir to seal the 5-1 rout, ensuring a comfortable passage to the final.

This semi-final win follows Galatasaray’s earlier victory over rivals Fenerbahce in the quarter-finals, also powered by Osimhen, underlining their credentials as clear favourites for the cup.

The dynamic partnership between Osimhen and Mertens has been pivotal, with the duo consistently delivering match-defining moments throughout the campaign.

The victory sparked celebrations among fans and players, with social media buzzing post-match.

Osimhen, known for his vibrant online presence, shared his customary victory post on Instagram, drawing reactions from fans and peers.

Among those celebrating his performance was fellow Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface, who took to the comment section to laud his national teammate.

“He too sure,” Boniface wrote, a nod to Osimhen’s growing reputation as a clutch performer in Turkey.

Osimhen’s form has been a major talking point this season, with the forward thriving since his move to Galatasaray.

His contributions in both the Turkish Super Lig and the cup have fueled optimism that the club can secure silverware this term.

Galatasaray now await their opponents in the Turkish Cup final, with Osimhen and company firmly focused on adding another trophy to the club’s storied history.

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Finnish Court Didn’t Approve Simon Ekpa’s Extradition To Nigeria

On Tuesday, some social media users and blog sites made a post claiming that a Finnish court has approved the extradition of Simon Ekpa, the controversial Biafra separatist, from Finland to Nigeria.

The judgment was said to have been delivered at the Päijät-Häme district court in Lahti on April 18, 2025.

The post was widely shared on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and TikTok. The viral post was accompanied by an AI-generated picture showing Ekpa in an attire that appears to be from a prison uniform.

Popular blog sites like Instabloggja and Nigerian Stories published the post.

“Finnish Court Approves Simon Ekpa’s Extradition to Nigeria. Simon Ekpa, the controversial Finnish-Nigerian separatist agitator, will be extradited to Nigeria following a Finnish court ruling on April 18, 2025,” part of the post reads.

Reno Omokri, a former presidential aide, referenced the viral post on Ekpa in a comment published via X on Wednesday.

Daily Times, a national newspaper with about one million followers across social media platforms, also amplified the post about Ekpa’s extradition.

On Wednesday, the newspaper published the picture for its front page for Wednesday’s edition. The picture shows that the viral post on the purported approval of Ekpa’s extradition by a Finnish court was the cover story of the newspaper edition.

Other versions of the viral post have been archived

BACKGROUND

Ekpa was arrested in Finland on November 21, 2024, by law enforcement agents over alleged terrorism.

He was subsequently sent to prison by the district court of Päijät-Häme for “spreading terrorist propaganda on social media”.

Ekpa was said to have committed the crime in 2021 in Lahti municipality.

He is accused of instigating violence and inciting terror in the south-east of Nigeria through his social media pages.

Before his arrest, the controversial Biafra agitator was using his social media platforms, especially on X, to incite violence in the south-east region, especially against security agents and public institutions.

Nigerian authorities have been demanding the extradition of Ekpa, a dual citizen of Finland and Nigeria, for prosecution. However, the effort has not yielded the right result.

Last year, Mikko Laaksonen, the senior detective superintendent at the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in Finland, disclosed that a Finnish district court fixed May 2025 for the prosecution to file charges against Ekpa.

Subsequently, Laaksonen said Ekpa would remain in custody until his trial since the alleged offence was not bailable.

Recently, Kaarle Gummerus, Ekpa’s new lawyer, said Ekpa will appear in court in June 2025 to face trial.

VERIFICATION

CableCheck conducted online searches on the websites of Yle, a broadcasting organisation in Finland, and the Päijät Häme district court. There was no credible information suggesting that a Finnish court ordered the extradition of Ekpa to Nigeria.

Although Nigerian authorities have indicated their intention to seek Ekpa’s extradition, it remains unclear whether a formal request has been submitted to Finnish authorities or when extradition proceedings might begin in court.

When CableCheck contacted Gummerus via email, he said no court in Finland has taken such a decision.

“I can confirm to you that no decision has been taken in Finland. I have no information on the matter, so no such decision could have been taken,” the lawyer said.

“I wonder who is spreading such information.”

In an email sent to CableCheck, Laaksonen said Finnish NBI is unaware of any court order about the purported extradition of Ekpa.

“NBI has received similar information from different sources. However, NBI is not aware of any decisions regarding extradition that is related to the investigation in question,” Laaksonen said.

VERDICT

The claim that a Finnish court has ordered the extradition of Ekpa to Nigeria is false.

Source : thecable

Today's bible teaching:For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek your prosperity.

 Psalm 122

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Psalm 122 A song of ascents. Of David.

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I rejoiced with those who said to me, "Let us go to the house of the LORD."

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Our feet are standing in your gates, O Jerusalem.

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Jerusalem is built like a city that is closely compacted together.

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That is where the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, to praise the name of the LORD according to the statute given to Israel.

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There the thrones for judgment stand, the thrones of the house of David.

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Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: "May those who love you be secure.

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May there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels."

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For the sake of my brothers and friends, I will say, "Peace be within you."

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For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek your prosperity.

Today's bible teaching: Your ways, O God, are holy. What god is so great as our God?

 Psalm 77

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Psalm 77 For the director of music. For Jeduthun. Of Asaph. A psalm.

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I cried out to God for help; I cried out to God to hear me.

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When I was in distress, I sought the Lord; at night I stretched out untiring hands and my soul refused to be comforted.

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I remembered you, O God, and I groaned; I mused, and my spirit grew faint. Selah

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You kept my eyes from closing; I was too troubled to speak.

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I thought about the former days, the years of long ago;

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I remembered my songs in the night. My heart mused and my spirit inquired:

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"Will the Lord reject forever? Will he never show his favor again?

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Has his unfailing love vanished forever? Has his promise failed for all time?

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Has God forgotten to be merciful? Has he in anger withheld his compassion?" Selah

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Then I thought, "To this I will appeal: the years of the right hand of the Most High."

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I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.

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I will meditate on all your works and consider all your mighty deeds.

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Your ways, O God, are holy. What god is so great as our God?

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You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples.

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With your mighty arm you redeemed your people, the descendants of Jacob and Joseph. Selah

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The waters saw you, O God, the waters saw you and writhed; the very depths were convulsed.

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The clouds poured down water, the skies resounded with thunder; your arrows flashed back and forth.

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Your thunder was heard in the whirlwind, your lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and quaked.

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Your path led through the sea, your way through the mighty waters, though your footprints were not seen.

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You led your people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron.

Today's praises: Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name

 Psalm 100

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Psalm 100 A psalm. For giving thanks.

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Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth.

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Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.

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Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his ^[1] ; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.

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Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.

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For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.

Today's praises: Praise the LORD

 Psalm 149

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Psalm 149

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Praise the LORD. ^[1] Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise in the assembly of the saints.

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Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the people of Zion be glad in their King.

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Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to him with tambourine and harp.

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For the LORD takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with salvation.

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Let the saints rejoice in this honor and sing for joy on their beds.

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May the praise of God be in their mouths and a double-edged sword in their hands,

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to inflict vengeance on the nations and punishment on the peoples,

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to bind their kings with fetters, their nobles with shackles of iron,

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to carry out the sentence written against them. This is the glory of all his saints. Praise the LORD.

Today's bible teaching: The LORD will keep you from all harm-- he will watch over your life

 Psalm 121

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Psalm 121 A song of ascents.

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I lift up my eyes to the hills-- where does my help come from?

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My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.

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He will not let your foot slip-- he who watches over you will not slumber;

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indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.

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The LORD watches over you-- the LORD is your shade at your right hand;

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the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.

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The LORD will keep you from all harm-- he will watch over your life;

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the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.