TURKEY Archives - Afinju FM https://afinjufm.com/tag/turkey/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 09:02:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://afinjufm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/cropped-Afinju_Logo-removebg-preview-32x32.png TURKEY Archives - Afinju FM https://afinjufm.com/tag/turkey/ 32 32 233669348 Athlete Favour Ofili finally switches allegiance to Turkey https://afinjufm.com/athlete-favour-ofili-finally-switches-allegiance-to-turkey/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=athlete-favour-ofili-finally-switches-allegiance-to-turkey https://afinjufm.com/athlete-favour-ofili-finally-switches-allegiance-to-turkey/#respond Tue, 02 Sep 2025 09:02:36 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=13483 The move comes as a huge news to Nigerian athletics, with the 21-year-old widely regarded as one of the finest sprint talents of her generation. She affirmed that while she was proud of her career in Nigerian colours, repeated disappointments had left her with little choice. “Wrapping up my 2025 season has been a whirlwind […]

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]]> https://afinjufm.com/athlete-favour-ofili-finally-switches-allegiance-to-turkey/feed/ 0 13483 Four arrested in Turkey over alleged Mohammed cartoon in satire magazine https://afinjufm.com/four-arrested-in-turkey-over-alleged-mohammed-cartoon-in-satire-magazine/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=four-arrested-in-turkey-over-alleged-mohammed-cartoon-in-satire-magazine https://afinjufm.com/four-arrested-in-turkey-over-alleged-mohammed-cartoon-in-satire-magazine/#respond Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:16:20 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=11527 Yerlikaya shared footage on social media showing the arrests of the magazine’s graphic designer, illustrator, editor-in-chief, and managing director, calling the cartoon “despicable.” The videos showed officers restraining the suspects with cable ties and escorting them from the premises. Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç stated that Leman was under investigation for “publicly denigrating religious values.” Leman […]

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]]> https://afinjufm.com/four-arrested-in-turkey-over-alleged-mohammed-cartoon-in-satire-magazine/feed/ 0 11527 Ofili linked with Turkey switch https://afinjufm.com/ofili-linked-with-turkey-switch/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ofili-linked-with-turkey-switch https://afinjufm.com/ofili-linked-with-turkey-switch/#respond Sun, 22 Jun 2025 09:54:54 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=11235 Ofili’s switch was first announced by Jamaica-based journalist Kayon Raynor. “Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili has switched allegiance to Turkey as of May 31, 2025. According to impeccable TVJ News centre sources, 22-year-old Ofili has advised the Athletics Integrity Unit of her frustration with the Nigerian Athletics Federation,” Raynor posted via X. He added that Ofili […]

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]]> https://afinjufm.com/ofili-linked-with-turkey-switch/feed/ 0 11235 Turkey mourns victims of Niger flood https://afinjufm.com/turkey-mourns-victims-of-niger-flood/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=turkey-mourns-victims-of-niger-flood https://afinjufm.com/turkey-mourns-victims-of-niger-flood/#respond Mon, 02 Jun 2025 08:59:20 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=10564 In a statement released on Sunday, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed condolences to the Nigerian government and the families of those affected by the disaster. The statement expressed sorrow over the loss of lives and extensive damage caused by the flooding in the Mokwa region. In response to the disaster, President Bola Tinubu […]

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]]> https://afinjufm.com/turkey-mourns-victims-of-niger-flood/feed/ 0 10564 Turkey: Ex-Besiktas coach names Osimhen Player of the Season https://afinjufm.com/turkey-ex-besiktas-coach-names-osimhen-player-of-the-season/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=turkey-ex-besiktas-coach-names-osimhen-player-of-the-season https://afinjufm.com/turkey-ex-besiktas-coach-names-osimhen-player-of-the-season/#respond Tue, 20 May 2025 12:14:15 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=10350 Former Besiktas manager, Sergen Yalcin has named Victor Osimhen as the Turkish Super Lig Player of the Season. Yalcin believes the Nigeria international deserves the coveted Player of the Season award following his impressive loan spell with Galatasaray. Osimhen joined Galatasaray from Napoli and has played a pivotal role in the team’s dominant campaign. The […]

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]]> https://afinjufm.com/turkey-ex-besiktas-coach-names-osimhen-player-of-the-season/feed/ 0 10350 12 Killed In Blast At Turkey Explosives Plant https://afinjufm.com/12-killed-in-blast-at-turkey-explosives-plant/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=12-killed-in-blast-at-turkey-explosives-plant https://afinjufm.com/12-killed-in-blast-at-turkey-explosives-plant/#respond Tue, 24 Dec 2024 08:40:11 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=7665 A powerful blast has ripped through an explosives plant in northwest Turkey killing 12 people and injuring three others. Read Also: PCNGI links Benin gas explosion to unapproved cylinder The local Governor said the blast took place at 8:25 am, 0525 GMT, at a section of the plant, the governor said, adding that that part […]

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]]> https://afinjufm.com/12-killed-in-blast-at-turkey-explosives-plant/feed/ 0 7665 Turkey: I have good relationship with Icardi, Batshuayi – Osimhen https://afinjufm.com/turkey-i-have-good-relationship-with-icardi-batshuayi-osimhen/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=turkey-i-have-good-relationship-with-icardi-batshuayi-osimhen https://afinjufm.com/turkey-i-have-good-relationship-with-icardi-batshuayi-osimhen/#respond Thu, 26 Sep 2024 11:14:37 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=5644 Osimhen says that he gets along well with other Galatasaray strikers. Okan Buruk’s side have a fearsome attack that also include Mauro Icardi, Michy Batshuayi and Burak Yilmaz. Icardi was the club’s main man last season, and the Argentine is expected to pair Osimhen upfront. Osimhen has started three games since his arrival at the […]

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]]> https://afinjufm.com/turkey-i-have-good-relationship-with-icardi-batshuayi-osimhen/feed/ 0 5644 Euro 2024: Turkey, Netherlands clash amid diplomatic dispute https://afinjufm.com/euro-2024-turkey-netherlands-clash-amid-diplomatic-dispute/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=euro-2024-turkey-netherlands-clash-amid-diplomatic-dispute https://afinjufm.com/euro-2024-turkey-netherlands-clash-amid-diplomatic-dispute/#respond Sat, 06 Jul 2024 12:08:07 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=3635 In the other quarter-final, England aim to move a step closer to ending a 58-year wait to win a major tournament by beating Switzerland. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will attend the match at Berlin’s Olympiastadion amidst a diplomatic row between his country and host nation Germany over a two-match ban handed to Turkey defender […]

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