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Operatives of the Sokoto State Police Command have arrested some suspects in connection with the protest held in Sabon Birni, headquarters of Sabon Birni LGA, over the death of the abducted District Head, Isa Muhammad Bawa. The deputy public relations officer of the Command, ASP Isah Mohammed, made this known in a statement in Sokoto. He said some miscreants had set ablaze private and public utilities, including the 25 housing units constructed by the state government to serve as accommodation for officials posted to serve in the area. The statement said that the Command would thoroughly investigate to unravel the…

Former Arsenal star, Martin Keown, has urged the club not to sign Raheem Sterling from Chelsea this summer. According to Keown, the England international ‘doesn’t get past his man’. Sterling’s Chelsea career appears all but over after he was dropped from the Blues’ Premier League opener against Manchester City last weekend. The 29-year-old was then banished from first-team training by manager Enzo Maresca. Sterling is expected to leave Stamford Bridge before the end of the summer transfer window as he is now deemed surplus to requirements. When asked if Arsenal should sign Sterling, Keown told talkSPORT: “No, I don’t think…

Manchester United boss, Erik ten Hag, has explained why winger Jadon Sancho was not included in his side’s squad to face Brighton. Sancho travelled with the Red Devils’ squad but was not included in match-day squad. The England star had also missed Man United’s first game against Fulham last week. Explaining Sancho’s exclusion, Ten Hag was quoted by Fabrizio Romano as saying: “I had a choice to make. We had some issues, we need a full squad. “He’s one of them and needs to compete for his position.” EPL: ‘We had issues, he needs to compete’ – Ten Hag on…

Samson Siasia has expressed his desire to manage the Super Eagles again, DAILY POST reports. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is yet to appoint a new head coach for the Super Eagles two months after former international winger, Finidi George left the post. Siasia is free to return to the dug-out after serving a five-year ban for match-fixing. The former Nantes of France striker stated that he is open to managing the Nigerian national team again. “I am not a messiah, however, we need to sit down and identify our priorities,” Siasia said on Kennis 104.1FM’s Sports Salsa. “We will…

The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State has criticised the donation of N1 billion by Governor Ademola Adeleke and his siblings to the Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Lagos. The party in a statement signed by its chairman, Tajudeen Lawal, criticised the governor for donating such a sum at a time the state is in financial distress. DAILY POST recalled that on Sunday, Dr Deji Adeleke announced the donation of N1 billion to the church in Lagos in remembrance of the late matriarch of the Adelekes, Esther Adeleke, who was a prominent member of the church during her lifetime.…

Former Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has said Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee plays like Karim Benzema. Speaking on the Planet Premier League podcast, Fabregas explained that Zirkzee likes to drop deep and be involved in build-up play. Zirkzee came off the bench to score the winner as United began their campaign with a 1-0 win over Fulham. Ahead of the Red Devils’ trip to Brighton, Fabregas said: “Manchester United were a little bit unconvincing against Fulham. There were moments. “I really like Joshua Zirkee. He made a difference. As a number nine, he is like Karim Benzema—a false nine that comes…

Brigadier General Babatunde Omopariola officially assumed office as commander of the 17 Brigade Nigerian Army and commander of Sector 2 Joint Task Force Northwest Operation Haderim Daji, JTF NW OPHD. The handover ceremony took place at the Brigade Headquarters, Natsinta Cantonment, Katsina, where Brigadier General Omopariola succeeded Brigadier General O.A. Fadairo, who has been posted to 12 Brigade Lokoja as commander. During his farewell address at the 35 Battalion Parade Ground, Brig. Gen. Fadairo praised the officers and soldiers of the Brigade for their unwavering support and cooperation during his tenure. He urged them to maintain their commitment and discipline…

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, flagged off the construction of the 70-kilometer Abeokuta-Ifo-Ota-Lagos Expressway on Friday. Speaking during the flag-off at Itori, Ewekoro Local Government Area, the governor pledged its completion within 18 months. Abiodun stated that the road is important not just to Ogun State, but also to Lagos State and the nation, as it serves as a route for people traveling to surrounding countries. Abiodun said: “I am glad to inform you that work is beginning on the road immediately. The excuse then was that there was a sitting contractor on the road. The best the State could…

The Commissioner for Tertiary Education in Ebonyi State, Prof. Amari Omaka, has announced that the two newly established universities in the state are expected to commence academic activities early next year. Omaka spoke with newsmen shortly after the swearing-in ceremony of the acting vice chancellors of the University of Information Communication Technology, Oferekpe-Agbaja, and the University of Aeronautical Engineering, Ezza, at the New Government House, Centenary City, Abakaliki. The commissioner stated that the necessary preparation needed to ensure the universities are ready for their first intake of students has been put in place. “Our initial target was for the universities…

Enugu State Government says it will in the coming days move against properties, whether private residences or business premises, used for kidnap purposes. In a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, on Tuesday, the government said the step was in continuation of the determined effort of the Governor Peter Mbah Administration to rid the state of all forms of crimes and criminalities. Recall that the Enugu State House of Assembly had in November 2016 amended the Criminal Code Law of Enugu State, which was subsequently signed into Law by the former governor, Hon. Ifeanyi…