Glimpsetv: Video Shows Senator Saliu Mustapha's Christmas Billboards Being Dismantled in Ilorin
A video has surfaced online showing the removal of several Christmas billboards belonging to Senator Saliu Mustapha, a prominent figure in the state.
These billboards, strategically placed across key locations like Taiwo/Unity Road Junction, Police 'A' Division, Maraba, and the Tunde Idiagbon International Airport exit gate, were meant to spread Christmas cheer. However, just hours after the senator announced a massive donation of ₦500 million for the construction of a pavilion at the Emir of Ilorin’s palace, some of these billboards were taken down.
Now, why is this causing such a buzz? Let’s rewind a bit. Senator Mustapha, who is the Turaki of Ilorin and represents Kwara Central at the National Assembly, made this donation during the 59th Annual General Meeting of the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU). At the event, he also pledged ₦25 million to end the use of rented canopies for union meetings. Other key figures made significant contributions, including Ambassador Yahaya Seriki with ₦100 million and Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, who promised to complete all ongoing projects.
But back to the billboards. A viral Facebook video captured individuals dismantling one of the senator’s signs displaying his Christmas message. This has sparked widespread speculation, with some political analysts attributing the act to internal conflicts within the ruling APC. With the 2027 elections approaching, many see this as part of a deeper political rivalry between Senator Mustapha and the state governor.
Interestingly, Mustapha’s media aide, Andulkareem Alabi, clarified that the state government was not involved in the incident. Instead, he attributed the removals to “hoodlums” and logistical issues. According to him, one billboard was removed due to ongoing construction work, while another was taken down because advertisement fees hadn’t been paid.
The situation has drawn reactions from the public. Some Facebook users believe this is a politically motivated act, with one commenting, “This is pure jealousy.” Others called for peace and urged law enforcement to investigate and prosecute those responsible. A user named Abdulhafees Tosin Sulyman stressed, “All we want in Kwara is peace, and let the people’s choice prevail.”
So, what do you think about this development? Is it just politics as usual, or does this reflect a deeper rivalry brewing in Kwara State? Let’s hear your thoughts in the comments below. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to GlimpseTV for more updates on stories that matter!
Summary: A viral video shows the removal of Senator Saliu Mustapha's Christmas billboards in Ilorin, sparking speculation of political rivalry within the APC. While some blame hoodlums, others link it to unpaid fees and construction work. Public reactions call for peace and justice. Watch the video!
One was removed due to on going construction while the second one was removed because the next governor of Kwara state...Saliu Mustspha did not pay Stop spreading rumors
Beuberry: This man will do well as president. Oyo people, una dey enjoy o. Say thank you to ya handsome gov. He's so cute
He is deceiving us The template for the new minimum wage he approved is worse at 80k following readjustment In fact , I swear in the name of the Lord , osun state at 70k is far better I will post the minimum wage
RevDesm0ndJuju: This message is directed to the imbeciles in IPOB that have taken up the Oyo Sharia issue as their new ranting cause.
The Israeli Ministry of Religious Affairs established shari‘a courts in Nazareth and Acre as early as August 1948. Another two courts were opened in Jaffa and Tayyibe in 1950, and a shari‘a court of appeal, located in West Jerusalem, was established on January 1, 1953. During the first years of their existence under Israeli rule, the operation of shari‘a courts was not regulated by Israeli law. The courts employed the OLFR and the Ottoman Law of Procedure for Shari‘a Courts of 1917, as adopted and amended by the Mandate regime, and the qadis were simply appointed by the bureaucrats of the Ministry of Religious Affairs.
In December 1953, the Knesset passed the Shari‘a Courts Law (Validation of Appointments), 5714–1953. The law granted post-factum recognition to all rulings issued by the shari‘a courts in Israel since their establishment. It also confirmed previous appointments of qadis, and charged the Minister of Religious Affairs with the implementation of the law.3 And yet, while the Shari‘a Courts Law (Validation of Appointments) regulated the operation of existing shari‘a courts, and legalized the rulings of the officiating qadis, it did not outline a procedure for making new appointments. A comprehensive qadis law that regulates all matters relating to the appointment of new qadis, was only legislated in 1961.4 The Qadis Law defined a qadi as a judge in a shari‘a court or in a shari‘a court of appeal (Article 1), and stated who is eligible to be appointed as a qadi: a Muslim, who has “suitable training in shari‘a law;” whose way of life and character befit the status of a qadi; and who is at least thirty years of age, and is married or has been married (Article 2).
Since 2001, however, state supervision over shari‘a courts has somewhat increased. In September 2000, the Israeli government, headed by Prime Minister Ehud Barak, decided to annul the Ministry of Religious Affairs, and to disperse its responsibilities among other government ministries. This decision was never fully implemented, and was later canceled all together, but it affected the shari‘a courts nevertheless: in January 2001, the shari‘a court system was transferred, together with the Druze court system, to the responsibility of the Ministry of Justice.
Everyone has heard of the travesty that is the rabbinical court system, but few people realize that there is also a publicly-funded Sharia court system: some 19% of the population of Israel is Muslim, and naturally they are not expected to have rabbis marry and divorce them. There are eight Sharia courts in Israel: in Jerusalem, Jaffa, Haifa, Be’er Sheva, Nazareth, Acre, Taybeh, and Baka Al Garabiya.
One of the reasons given for religious courts operating parallel to civil courts in Israel is the much hushed up anti-miscrgenous laws that are embedded in the Israeli constitution. The anti miscegenation law not only bans interfaith marriage but also goes further in banning interracial marriages so much so that most inter faith or inter racial marriages have to be conducted outside of Israel . Cyprus and Malta are the preferred destinations for interfaith/interracial couples to tie the knot but this does not confer recognition by the Israeli State when they return back as couples.
It's Aso important that I inform you imbes that the Israeli constitution recognises only 2 religions - Judaism and Islam. Christianity is considered by both Israeli law and Jewish religion as Paganism.
A Jew can still remain a Jew if he converts to Islam or becomes atheistic . But once a Jew converts to Christianity he or she is no longer a Jew and is ostracized. This is why you have a tonne of Jews masquerading as muslims in Al Qaeda and ISIS with Abu Bakr (ISIS caliph) and Al Joulani of Syria's HTS being prime examples of Jews leading Islamist terrorist groups waging war on Christians.
Also, being that Israeli law only recognises 2 religions as aforementioned and listed, religious discrimination laws do not apply to any one not of Jewish or Islamic faith. This is why Jews have impunity in spitting on Christians and vandalizing churches in Israel. The Israeli authorities never act on such attacks by Jewish zealots . Anti Christian speech and processions are perfectly normal in Israel for this reason so it is normal to turn on your TV set in Israel and see children programs castigating our Lord . The multiplier operator "X" and the addition symbol "+" are banned in Israeli school books because it looks like the cross.
So for you imbe Zionists who have decided to latch on the ongoing Sharia debacle in Oyo -a state that is marginally muslim dominated, note that in your precious so called "holy land" , Sharia law is backed , financed and supported by the Israeli government
Merry Christmas 🎄 and remember that Christ is King .
Don't mind them What they fail to understand is that shari'a means justice Yoruba people will say ....ese sharia ooo E da shari'a fun We thank God Sharia is already in Ibadan...so their noice is immaterial
As simple as suspending wike is, this poverty department party is not bold enough
Nigeria requires a courageous leader who will be bold enough to implement a bold economic policy at the detriment of the capitalists in favour of the poor masses
Tinubu is fair We may need a better person definitely not Obi or ATIKU
Bebigiby1: One of the sources noted that "the Senate leadership is offering $5,000 to each senator from Southern Nigeria and select senators from Northern Nigeria to lobby support for the tax reform bills."
Amid the controversies being generated by President Bola Tinubu's tax reforms bill, the Nigerian Senate leadership is presently reaching to members of the Upper Chamber with at least $5000 inducement to ensure pasage of the bill, SaharaReporters can report.
Senate sources informed SaharaReporters that the leadership has reached out to each Southern senator with the offer, while some selected northern senators would also be captured in the plot to lobby the legislators.
SaharaReporters gathered that there is presently growing fear that the legislators had been compromised in their decision to approve Tinubu's proposed tax reforms, following the money being shared within the legislative chamber to sway votes.
One of the sources noted that "the Senate leadership is offering $5,000 to each senator from Southern Nigeria and select senators from Northern Nigeria to lobby support for the tax reform bills."
Southern Nigeria is represented by 51 senators, while Northern Nigeria has 58 senators in the chamber.
It was claimed that the Senate leadership, predominantly from Southern Nigeria, is employing a "divide and rule" strategy, targeting a few Northern senators with additional incentives and welfare promises to secure their support.
"For Southern senators, the leadership is reportedly attempting to evoke regional solidarity and anti-Northern sentiments while offering each senator $5000 as an inducement to back the controversial bills. Last week, all 51 Southern senators were approached with this offer," the source added.
SaharaReporters had days ago reported that members of the Senate from the South-South region of Nigeria on Thursday announced their support for the controversial tax reform bills presented by Tinubu.
The lawmakers who announced their support of the bills in a communiqué issued in Abuja, had also reaffirmed their strong backing of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, who hails from Akwa Ibom State, one of the South-South states.
The communiqué was signed by Senator Seriake Dickson (Chairman), Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe (Secretary), Senator Barinada Mpigi, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, Senator Neda Imasuen, Senator Munir Ned Nwoko, Senator Thomas Joel-Onowakpo, Senator Aniekan Bassey, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, and Senator Allwell Onyeso.
Other signatories include; Senator Ipalibo Banigo, Senator Benson Agadaga, Senator Konbowei Benson, Senator Eteng Jonah Williams, Senator Ekong Sampson, and Senator Ede Dafinone.
Whereas some lawmakers, governors and political leaders from the Northern region of the country and certain groups from other parts of the country have raised resistance against the bills, calling for its withdrawal, the South-South senators stressed that their support of the bills is rooted in a shared commitment to increasing national revenue and fostering economic growth.
Part of the communiqué had read, “Following a meeting on December 4, 2024, we, the Senators from the South-South Geopolitical Zone, convened to deliberate on pressing national issues and the Senate’s role in advancing the collective interests of Nigeria. After thorough discussions, we reached the following resolutions.
“The South-South Senators unanimously passed a vote of confidence in the Senate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“We reaffirm our unwavering commitment to supporting his leadership in guiding the Senate toward fulfilling its constitutional responsibilities, including passing laws that serve the best interests of the nation and its citizens.
“We pledge our full support to the Senate President and the leadership of the National Assembly as they work to ensure the effective and timely passage of legislation that promotes good governance, national unity, and economic development.
“Understanding the critical role of tax reforms in enhancing national revenue and ensuring economic stability, we have resolved to support the Tax Reform Bills.
“Our support will be based on a comprehensive review and in-depth evaluation of the bills’ contents to ensure they align with the broader interests of Nigerians, particularly the well-being of the South-South region.
“We call for restraint from those introducing sentiments, whether regional, ethnic, or tribal, into this national dialogue. We look forward to continued robust discussions and consultations as already initiated by the Senate.
“We remain committed to collaborating with our colleagues across the Senate and all relevant stakeholders to foster a legislative agenda that ensures the peace, prosperity, and progress of our nation.”
Meanwhile, it was reported that the South-East Caucus in the Nigerian Senate failed to endorse the controversial tax bill.
The Senate caucus had joined called for wider consultations before the passage of the bill, insisting that there are needs for constituents, stakeholders to be consulted.
The senators had revealed their stance on Monday following a closed-door meeting of senators from the five South-East states, held in the office of their leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe (APGA, Abia South).
Abaribe who spoke on behalf of the caucus stated that the caucus does not oppose the proposed tax reforms.
It was stated that the caucus, however, believed that more extensive engagement with stakeholders was necessary.
He had noted that this would be important before the bills are fully considered by both chambers.
brandon2009: Good move hope it will not be diverted
Yes You are right Even if it's diverted , although looks impossible it can be easily detected unlike in the hands of governor with immunity..... impunity
gidgiddy: This should have been a civil matter, in a civil court, between Farotimi and Babalola
The Police should not have been part of this
If you feel someone has defamed you, sue for damages in a civil court, not criminal court
It's not out of order Afe reported the matter to the police and demanded his arrest However, everything dale said about Afe was true OBJ used Afe to corrupt the judiciary OBJ might be responsible for 50% of the problems we are having today But Baba has realized this Sha He is on imaging saving mission
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