Chad President, Mahamat Idriss Deby says his country’s military killed many Boko Haram jihadists and wounded others in air strikes. Deby made this disclosure while fielding questions from newsmen on Thursday in the Lake Chad region, without giving specific numbers. He said he had personally launched the counter-attack against Boko Haram, which targeted the Chadian army in an attack last month in the western region, close to the border with Nigeria. According to him, the Chad government had vowed to obliterate Boko Haram when launching its operation in late October after the jihadists killed around 40 people and wounded dozens…
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Kano Pillars are anticipating a tough encounter against Bendel Insurance this weekend. The Sai Masu Gida will battle with Bendel Insurance in a Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 11 encounter at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City on Saturday. Pillars defeated Plateau United 2-1 at home last weekend. Bendel Insurance on the other hand recorded a 2-1 away win against Sunshine Stars in Ijebu Ode. “Join us as Kano Pillars FC takes on Bendel Insurance in an intense clash this Saturday,” Kano Pillars wrote on X. “Let’s bring the energy and support our team in this thrilling encounter! Together,…
The Kwara State Police Command has paraded six suspects, five males and a female, for alleged involvement in offences bordering on culpable homicide, criminal conspiracy, disturbance of public peace and mischief. Commissioner of Police Victor Olaiya, while speaking with newsmen during the parade of the suspects on Thursday, said that three of the suspects, identified as Peter Samuel, Jeremiah Tiozinda and Sunday Agbenke, were arrested on Wednesday for allegedly killing and severing head of a 34-year-old Rafiu Alao on Monday, November 4, 2024. Olaiya, who said that the unfortunate homicide occurred in the Asunlere community of Oke Oyi, Ilorin, the…
Cyriel Dessers rescued a point for Rangers as they held Olympiacos to a 1-1 draw in Piraeus on Thursday night. Morocco international Ayoub El Kaabi gave the hosts the lead four minutes before the hour mark. Dessers, however, equalised for Rangers in the 64th minutes with Vaclav Cerny providing the assist. The Nigeria international has now scored nine goals and registered three assists in 18 appearances across all competitions for Philippe Clement’s side this season. He was replaced by Hamza Igamane five minutes from time. His compatriot, Leon Balogun was an unused substitute for Rangers. Europa League: Dessers salvages draw…
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has asked the Makurdi division of the Court of Appeal to dismiss the appeal filed by former governor of the state, Samuel Ortom, challenging the decision of the High Court of Benue State which dismissed his case. The case borders on the constitution of the Income and Expenditures Commission of Inquiry set up by Gov Alia to investigate the income and expenditures of Benue State from 29th May 2015 to 28th May 2023. When the matter came up on Thursday for hearing, Matthew Burkaa for the 1st and 2nd respondents argued his preliminary objection which…
Manchester City currently top UEFA’s coefficient rankings. In the latest ranking released by UEFA through their website on Thursday evening, the Premier League champions are ahead of Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, who are in the top three positions. Chelsea moved ahead of the likes of Barcelona, Arsenal and Manchester United in the ranking. The Blues occupy the ninth position despite not playing in the Champions League or Europa League this season. Below are the top 20 teams revealed by UEFA: 1.Man City 2.Real Madrid 3.Bayern Munich 4.Liverpool 5. AS Roma 6. Paris Saint-Germain 7. Dortmund 8. Inter Milan 9.…
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, said the Federal Government appreciates the endurance of Nigerians on the side effects of economic reforms which he said have started yielding results. Edun stated this on Thursday in Abija during an interactive session with the Senate Committee on Finance. He said the teething problems from the reforms are over for Nigerians as positive indicators for better days are already emerging. “The two critical reforms on market-based price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, and foreign exchange, are now at the stage of results delivery and by extension, viability…
UEFA on Thursday included Sporting striker Viktor Gyökeres and Liverpool’s Luis Diaz in the Champions League team for this week. The Champions League match-day four concluded on Wednesday. Both Gyökeres and Diaz scored hat-tricks in their clubs’ victories over Manchester City and Bayer Leverkusen, respectively. UEFA also included Atalanta’s Isak Hien in the list. The defender was impressive for Atalanta against Stuttgart. Here is the list of the players in the Champions League team for this week: Mike Maignan, AC Milan Nahuel Molina, Atlético de Madrid Isak Hien, Atalanta Thilo Kehrer, Monaco Alphonso Davies, Bayern Pierre Lees-Melou, Brest Malik Tillman,…
Victor Osimhen scored twice as Galatasaray defeated Tottenham Hotspur 3-2 in their UEFA Europa League clash on Thursday night. Yunus Akgun opened the scoring for Galatasaray after six minutes, while William Lankshear equalised for the visitors in the 18th minute. The hosts regained the lead through Osimhen’s spectacular strike one minute before the half hour mark. Osimhen doubled Galatasaray’s lead six minutes later. Dominic Solanke reduced the deficit for Spurs in the 69th minute. Osimhen was replaced by Kerem Demirbav 10 minutes from time. He has now scored five goals and provided three assists in eight appearances across all competitions…
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