The Adamawa State House of Assembly on Tuesday raised concerns over alleged killing of two young men by security personnel operating in the Mubi South Local Government Area. Personnel of the Nigerian Army and of the Nigerian Customs Services allegedly shot and killed two youths at the Nasarawo Ward of the Mubi South LGA at the weekend. At its sitting on Tuesday, the Adamawa State House of Assembly condemned the alleged killing of the youngsters. A motion on the incident, in its four-point resolutions adopted during the sitting, advised the security agencies to carry out their activities with professionalism. The…
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The presidency on Tuesday dispatched a high powered delegation to Katsina State to condole with the family of late Hajiya Dada Yar’Adua. President Bola Tinubu who is away in China to attend the Africa-China Cooperation Summit is believed to have directed the Vice President, Kashim Shettima to condole with the family. Late Hajiya Dada Yar’Adua was the mother of late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua. Tinubu in a condolence message earlier said he commiserates with the Yar’Adua family over the passing of Hajiya Dada. Hajiya Dada, mother of the late former President, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, and the late General Shehu Musa…
Former Chelsea manager, Mauricio Pochettino, is all set to become the head coach of the USA men’s national team this week. This was disclosed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, in a tweet via his X account on Tuesday. “Mauricio Pochettino, prepared to sign this week as new USMNT head coach. “After verbal agreement weeks ago, all legal topics are being resolved and the contracts are almost ready. “If all goes to plan, formal steps could follow this week for Poch,” Romano tweeted. Pochettino left Chelsea by mutual consent in the summer after only one year in charge of the…
Raheem Sterling will not wear the number 10 shirt at Arsenal as widely expected. The 29-year-old arrived from London rivals Chelsea on deadline day on a one-season loan deal. Before leaving Stamford Bridge, Sterling saw his no. 7 shirt taken away from him and handed to new signing, Pedro Neto. He was expected to take the no. 10 shirt with the Gunners, following Emile Smith Rowe’s move to Fulham this summer. However, Arsenal have confirmed that Sterling will now wear the no. 30 shirt for the club. The England winger is expected to feature in Mikel Arteta’s side after the…
Sunshine Stars have revealed the reason behind their decision to settle for the Otunba Dipo Dina, Stadium as their home ground for the 2024-25 Nigeria Premier Football League season. Chairman of the club, Bamidele Ologunloluwa said the ongoing renovation and upgrading work at the Ondo State Sports Complex, Akure necessitated their decision. Ologunloluwa appealed to the club’s supporters to keep supporting the team. He assured that the renovation work will be sped up for a quick return of the team “I can assure our fans that Sunshine Stars will make them happy with good results in this 2024/25 Nigeria Premier…
Azeez Mohammed has been unveiled as new head coach of Beninoise side, Aziza FC, DAILY POST reports. The details of his contract were not disclosed by the club. He was unveiled at a low key ceremony at the club’s secretariat. Mohammed last worked with Nigeria National League side, Wikki Tourist. He was sacked from his role following the club’s failure to qualify for the NNL championship playoff. Mohammed previously managed Kwara United and Katsina United. Beniniose club, Aziza FC unveil Azeez Mohammed
Spanish journalist, Graham Hunter, has named the two players that will finish in the top spots of this year’s Ballon d’Or award. According to Hunter, the positions will be occupied by Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior and Rodri of Manchester City. He also said the next set of players will come from Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid), Toni Kroos (Real Madrid) and Lamine Yamal (Barcelona). “The top two will be from Vinícius Júnior and Rodri,” Hunter said. “The next-best in class should be from Jude Bellingham, Dani Carvajal, Toni Kroos and Lamine Yamal.” A recent change introduced by…
President Bola Tinubu and Chinese President Xi Jinping, on Tuesday in Beijing, China, exchanged ideas on ways of strengthening bilateral ties for the benefit of the citizens. To this end, both leaders agreed to build a high-level Nigeria-China community collaboration with a shared future. This was part of the fallout of talks between the two leaders during President Tinubu’s official visit to China. President Tinubu’s official visit precedes his participation in the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, scheduled to hold from September 4-6, 2024. ”This is an important visit for Nigeria and the rest of Africa, as…
The French government says no fewer than 12 migrants died off the northern French coast on Tuesday trying to cross the Channel to England, saying a major rescue operation was underway. The French Interior Minister, Gerald Darmanin, while announcing the death toll on X, also said that two migrants were still missing. According to him, several others were wounded after their boat carrying dozens ran into trouble off Wimereux, a town some five kilometres (three miles) from Boulogne-sur-Mer on the French coast. Darmanin added that he was travelling to the area of the disaster to meet with officials, adding that…
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni on Wednesday sent a representative to join the hundreds of mourners attending the funeral prayers for the victims killed by suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Mafa village, Tarmuwa Local Government Area of the State. The corpses were conveyed to Babban-Gida, the LG’s headquarters for mass burial, and the funeral prayer took place at the palace of Mai Jajere, led by Chief Imam Ustas Hudu Mohammed Yusuf. The State Deputy Governor Idi Barde Gubana represented Governor Buni and extended heartfelt condolences to the Emir of Jajere and families of the deceased. Governor Buni, who is…