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Popular Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage has reacted to the death of Davido’s aide and crew member, Habeeb Uthman, popularly known as Obama DMW. Tiwa, in a tribute to the deceased which shared via her Instagram account on Wednesday morning, described him as a peace maker who was always willing to take a bullet for those he loved and cared about. “I’ve never met anyone as brave as you who was as soft and kind as you were. “You were always ready to take a bullet for your loved ones. All your boys are wrecked right now and I’m sure you can see them crying like babies. “I’m allowed to cry because I’m a girl so don’t console me, I won’t listen anyways. “I really don’t know what you were trying to prove by leaving us like this but this is not the end. That stuff you and I always talked about. I promise to do it and I’ll make you proud,” she wrote.

Rev. John Joseph Hayab, State Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kaduna chapter, has said that the problem with Nigeria’s security is the lack of a sincere collaborative effort in solving it. He explained that there is the need for those in leadership positions to listen to everyone ready to suggest a way out, not only the professionals, stressing that traditional leaders, religious leaders, association leaders and even the common people, youths, women and children all have a stake in the matter. Speaking in Kaduna on Tuesday in a day peace and security summit, theme, “Nigeria’s insecurity: The Church’s response in the 21st Century”, organized by CAN in the state, Rev. Hayab said that it is against the background that the church in the state thought it wise to bring together pastors and church leaders together to deliberate and come out with practicable strategies within Christian teaching and biblical provisions meant to complement the government’s efforts in the gr...

Frank de Boer has left his role as Netherlands manager, after they were eliminated from Euro 2020, the Dutch FA announced on Tuesday. This comes two days after their shock loss to Czech Republic in the round of 16. De Boer was to meet with key members of the Dutch FA after their exit. But he said: “In anticipation of the evaluation, I have decided not to continue as national coach. The objective has not been achieved, that is clear. “When I was approached to become national coach in 2020, I thought it was an honour and a challenge, but I was also aware of the pressure that would come upon me from the moment I was appointed, that pressure is only increasing now, and that is not a healthy situation for me, nor for the squad in the run-up to such an important match for the Dutch football on its way to World Cup qualification.” Director of Football at the Dutch FA, Nico-Jan Hoogma, added: “Despite Frank’s efforts, the goal of reaching the quarterfinals was not reached. Our choice f...

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has warned the Federal Government against allowing any evil befall its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. It was gathered that this was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by IPOB Media and Publicity Secretary, Comrade Emma Powerful. The Biafra group asked members to mobilize and storm the court on next adjourned date. It said the group would expose details of “his abduction later.” Powerful said, “Our leader Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is presently in the custody of the Nigeria Government. This evil crime of kidnapping was masterminded by the Nigeria Government in collaboration with all those that view IPOB and Mazi Nnamdi Kanu as stumbling block against their bid to hold Biafra in perpetual slavery. “We, therefore, enjoin every IPOB member both at home and in the Diaspora and all Biafrans to remain calm because this is not the end of the road. Our Leader’s next court appearance is July 26, 2021 and Biafrans should mobilize and attend the co...

Suspected cultists have killed one Augustine Izu, student of political science department of the University of Benin, Edo State. The undergraduate was shot dead at his off-campus hostel at 5, Imade street, around Federal Government College Road area, Ugbowo, by yet to be identified gunmen believed to be members of a secret cult confratanity. He was killed few hours after his last examination. It was gathered that four masked gunmen stormed Izu’s apartment on Tuesday, fired at him and left him dead on the spot. Officers from Ugbowo police division later came to evacuate his lifeless body to the mortuary. Reacting, Edo State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bello Kontongs, who confirmed the incident, said the Police would ensure that those behind the dastardly act were brought to book.

The National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of forcing opposition governors to join it. Secondus made the accusation at a media briefing in Abuja, on Tuesday. He said the APC, which has not achieved anything in government over the past six years has been celebrating the poaching of opposition governors as an achievement  “It is a shame for all the governors that left the PDP for fear”, he said. “They were intimidated by the instrument of this government but I am happy that the masses in their state especially in Zamfara, none of them left. “From all indications, Gov. Bello Matawalle has lost memory of how he came to become the governor of Zamfara State and he needs to be reminded that no law allows him to cross over to any other party with the statutory mandate given to PDP through the ballot box.” The Zamfara governor who has emerged an APC leader parted with the PDP on Tuesday. Speaking at ...

Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has reacted to allegations leveled against her by her one time best friend, Idris Okuneye popularly known as ‘Bobrisky’. The friendship between the two, suddenly went sore and they both unfollowed each other on social media. Trouble started when Tonto took to her Instagram account to make a post about jealous friends who present themselves as though they are supportive. “A jealous demon may appear as a supportive angel. Be watchful,” the post read. In a response, Bobrisky took to his Instagram stories to accuse Tonto of living fake life and owing him 5 million naira. He also wondered how someone he used to call a friend would be owing him such huge amount of money and still had the guts to fight him. “Lmoa, jealous?? Of who please?? Aunty please pay your debt. “You are owing someone and still have the guts to fight them. “Fear God aunty born again who smokes weed behind closed doors. Five million is not a small money and I have receipt,” he wro...

Following the completion of Tuesday’s round of 16 games at the European Championship, the last eight countries have been confirmed. They are Spain, Switzerland, Belgium, Italy, Denmark, Czech Republic, Ukraine and England. The quarter-final ties will be played on July 2 and July 3 respectively. Spain take on Switzerland, Belgium face Italy, Czech Republic play Denmark, while England will battle Ukraine for a place in the last four. JULY 2 17:00 Switzerland vs Spain 20:00 Belgium vs Italy JULY 3 17:00 Czech Republic vs Denmark 20:00 Ukraine vs England

Femi Fani-Kayode, former Aviation Minister has issued a note of caution to the Nigerian government over the rearrest of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. Fani-Kayode known to be a close ally of Kanu said the IPOB leader must not die in custody. In a tweet, the former minister urged the Federal Government to ensure that Kanu is treated with decency and respect while in custody. “It is no longer news that @MaziNnamdiKanu has been arrested and detained. I advise the FG to ensure that he does not die in custody and that he is treated with decency, decorum and respect,” he tweeted. The Nigerian government had arrested Kanu and repatriated him to Nigeria to continue his trial. Abubakar Malami, the Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, disclosed that Kanu was arrested on Sunday. Malami had said the IPOB leader was re-arrested through a combined operation of Nigerian and foreign security agents. Following his repatriation, he was rearraigned before Just...

Self-styled Yoruba freedom fighter, Sunday Adeyemo (aka Sunday Igboho) has said he does not have the power to fight the Federal Government or an ordinary Local Government Chairman. However, Sunday Igboho said it is God that would fight the battle for the secession of the Yoruba race. The Oyo State indigene said this in a video, wherein he was seen addressing some of his followers. In the video, Sunday Igboho reiterated that the planned Yoruba Nation rally will come up in Lagos on July 3. According to him, nobody has come out to stop him and his followers from storming Lagos for the rally, saying “whoever will not allow us to come to Lagos should do a video”. Igboho added that Lagosians were ready for the rally because they know it would be peaceful like the ones held in Ondo, Ekiti, Osun and other Yoruba States. It was reported that the activist explained that people outside the country have been funding the project, stressing that he alone cannot achieve anything. “Those abr...

Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, on Tuesday, insisted that his ministry did not abandon former Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia as being claimed by the former striker. Siasia had claimed that he was abandoned by Dare and the ministry after his FIFA ban for alleged match-fixing. John Joshua-Akanji, Special Adviser (Media) to the minister said in a statement in Abuja that contrary to insinuations by Siasia that he was abandoned, the minister actually raised money for him. He added that the Minister responded positively by taking the matter of his plight to the attention of individuals and organisations to intervene. “The ministry, through the Minister, was able to raise the money which Siasia personally collected while he was also connected to persons and entities who raised money to assist him in appealing his case at the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS). “In response to a concerted appeal launched by the Minister, the Governors of Lagos, Edo and Delta...

Two members of the House of Representatives, from Cross River State have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The two lawmakers are Lego Idagbo and Michael Etaba. It would be recalled that the Governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade recently decamped from the PDP to the APC. The defections were announced on Tuesday by the Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila after reading letters from the two lawmakers. This defection is the latest in the gale of defection that continues to rock the PDP. The defections were protested by Toby Okechukwu, the deputy minority leader.

England are ready to rip up their Euro 2020 winning formula on Tuesday night by deploying a three-man defence against Germany. Gareth Southgate has used a back four in all three of England’s group matches but Sportsmail understands he is giving serious thought to switching formations. Southgate is looking at using a 3-4-3 system at Wembley, a formation he used en route to finishing in fourth place at the last World Cup. The fact that Germany also play with a back three is likely to have been a contributing factor behind Southgate altering his tactics. The back three is likely to be the same players Southgate selected to play in those positions in Russia — Harry Maguire, John Stones and Kyle Walker. Southgate complained about England’s lack of quality from set-pieces — an issue that could open the door to Kieran Trippier making his second start of the tournament. Luke Shaw will be hopeful of the nod on the left flank after his promising display against the Czech Republic last we...

  Israel’s new Foreign Minister, Yair Lapid, arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday, making it the first Israeli top diplomat to visit the Gulf state. During his two-day visit, Lapid would meet with his Emirati counterpart, Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. He would also inaugurate the Israeli embassy in Abu Dhabi and a general consulate in Dubai. Israel had signed agreements establishing diplomatic ties with the UAE and Bahrain in September following mediation by the United States. The two became the first Gulf countries to establish official ties with Israel. This could lead to crossing the decades-old line drawn by most Arab states who had refused relations with Israel until the conflict with the Palestinians had been resolved.

The Nigeria Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, has clarified the misconception that the case of Uduak Akpan, a suspected killer of Iniubong Umoren, a job seeking graduate in Akwa Ibom State has been transferred to the Department of State Service, DSS. In a media chat on Monday, in Uyo, the State capital, the command’s Public Relations Officer Odiko Macdon said Akpan’s case file was at the Directorate of Public Prosecution, DPP, and the suspect remanded in the State Correctional centre. He said it would be a sheer folly for the police to hands-off the case after going through the hurdles of arresting the suspect under 24hours of allegedly committing the crime, exhuming the victim’s corpse and subjecting the same for autopsy. He added that the command had enough evidence to prosecute Uduak Akpan and wondered why some people would assume that police had backed out of the case. He further said that it was only the police that were empowered by law to handle such cases, questioning why...

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the people of Ogun State have been swindled by the present government of Governor Dapo Abiodun. PDP maintained that Ogun residents and indigenes were hoodwinked by the “deceit and callousness” of the present government, which it said always blamed everything on paucity of funds. The party was reacting to the inability of the Ogun State House of Assembly to execute their constituency projects in the last two years. It was earlier reported that the Assembly members said they have not been given a dime for constituency projects since two years now and that Gov Abiodun had told them to hold on about their constituency allowances. Reacting in an exclusive interview with our correspondent, the Ogun PDP spokesman, Akinloye Bankole, said the government could not release money for the lawmakers because Ogun funds had been “depleted and diverted into private vaults.” Bankole stated that what was happening in Ogun was a confirmation of what the PDP ...

Lionel Messi is now Argentina’s most-capped player, after he captained the side to a 4-1 victory over Bolivia at the Copa America on Monday. Messi has now turned out 148 times for his country, moving him ahead of former Barcelona teammate Javier Mascherano, who had 147 caps. Ex-Inter Milan defender, Javier Zanetti, held the record before Mascherano with 143 international appearances. Copa America 2021: Six countries qualify for quarter-finals Messi is also Argentina’s all-time leading scorer with 75 goals, having surpassed Gabriel Batistuta (54 goals) in 2016. Sergio Aguero, who won his 100th international cap against Bolivia, is third in the rankings with 42 goals. Messi is yet to taste success in senior international football, but won the Under-20 World Cup in 2005 and an Olympic gold medal with Argentina’s U23s in 2008. However, the 34-year-old has lost four major finals with the first team.

The Federal Government has announced the extension of the deadline for NIN-SIM data verification. The Director, Public Affairs Nigerian Communications Commission, Ikechukwu Adinde disclosed this in a statement on Monday, stating that the verification would continue till July 26, 2021. According to the statement, the decision to further extend the deadline was made based on a request by stakeholders. “The Federal Government has approved the extension of the deadline for NIN-SIM data verification to the 26th of July, 2021. “The decision to extend the deadline was made after a request by stakeholders in need to continue the NIN-SIM verification process following the rapid increase in the number of enrolment systems across the country. “The Federal Government has approved the extension as part of its efforts to make it easier for its citizens and residents to obtain the NIN and it is important to take advantage of the extension. “With the great number of enrolment centres across t...

The Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, on Tuesday condemned the killing of Muslims by Egungun Masquerade worshippers in Osogbo, Osun State. Egungun worshippers had on Sunday attacked members of the Qamar ul-Islam Society who were holding a programme in front of their mosque at Oluode Aranyin, Ita Olookan area of Oshogbo, Osun State. The attack led to the death of an elderly man, Alhaji Moshood Salahudeen, while 14 other Muslims sustained gunshot and cutlass-inflicted injuries. It was reported that the masquerade worshipers opened gunfire at the Muslims in front of their mosque at about 2:30pm on Sunday. Some of those shot were immediately rushed to hospitals for treatment. Reacting, MURIC called on the Commissioner of Police, Osun Police Command to apprehend those behind the killing and ensure they were prosecuted. The Director of MURIC, Professor Ishaq Akintola, in a statement, urged Muslims in the State not to retaliate. MURIC described the attack as barbaric and brutish. The s...

Winner of the 2020 Big Brother Naija Lockdown Edition, Agbelesebioba Olamikekan, popularly known as Laycon has revealed that there’s still the possibility of mending his relationship with Erica. Speaking during the reunion show which was hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Laycon stated that he felt what happened between the both of them could have been avoided and can still be mended. He further noted that he would rather have his supporters focus on his music career and growth than to engage them in throwing fists and shades on any housemate he isn’t in good terms with. “I feel like the situation between me and Erica could have been avoided but can still be mended. “However, right now I’m focusing on my music and I will rather have everyone that supports me and cares for me argue about how to push my music career forward than argue about what happened in the house. “I feel like it won’t be nice after everything I went through getting to where I’m today, I will now be dragging this s...

Former BBNaija housemate, Erica has said Vee does not exist in her space. Erica said this during the BBNaija reunion show on Monday night. When asked about her relationship with Vee outside the house, Erica told Ebuka she doesn’t associate herself with Vee because of the negative things she said about her. According to her, Vee does not exist and will never exist. “I don’t think about her. Vee doesn’t exist to me. “She said a lot of negative things that are not relevant to me. “So what’s the point of being friends with someone who has said so many negative things about me? “Everyone has their reasons for doing things. We are all adults.”

Former BBNaija housemate, Erica has described Laycon as a snake who pretends a lot. Erica mentioned this when asked if she was ever going to reconcile with the BBNaija Lockdown winner. Speaking on Monday night during the BBNaija reunion show, Erica said there’s no relevance in talking to Laycon. She stressed that he acts like a saint to his fans but is pretentious and nothing positive will come out of any conversation about what happened in the house. “There’s nothing positive to come out from any conversation with Laycon. “I think he’s a snake and would act like a saint so people can pity him. If he really wanted to talk, he would have spoken to me. “He should stop forming saint and stop pretending. “If he had sent a message earlier, I would have responded. “There’s no point , there’s no relevance to speaking with him,” Erica said. Recall that Erica was disqualified after she received a third strike following an altercation with Laycon.

France forward, Kylian Mbappe, has apologized for his penalty miss that saw his country eliminated from the European Championship. Les Bleus looked set to progress into the quarter-final of the tournament, after coming from behind to lead 3-1. However, Switzerland made it 3-3 in the last 10 minutes of the thrilling encounter, to force the game into extra time and eventually penalties. Mbappe was the only player to miss, as France lost 5-4. “(It’s) very difficult to turn the page,” the forward wrote on Twitter. “The sadness is immense after this elimination, we weren’t able to get to our objective. “I am sorry for the penalty. I wanted to help the team but I missed. To relax will be difficult but it’s unfortunately a pitfall in the sport that I love so much. “I know all the fans will be disappointed but even so I would thank you for your support and to always have believed in us. “The most important is to always be stronger for the next challenges that will come.”

U.S. strikes on eastern Syria near the border with Iraq killed at least seven Iran-backed militiamen, a Britain-based monitoring group said on Monday. The U.S. Pentagon said on Sunday that President Joe Biden had ordered the airstrikes against Iran-backed militia groups in the border region. The facilities were used by Iran-backed militias engaged in drone attacks against U.S. personnel and facilities in Iraq, Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said. Two locations in Syria and one in Iraq both close to the border between the two countries were targeted. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that in addition to those killed, others were injured, and they were mainly affiliated with Iraq’s Popular Mobilisation Forces, also known as the Hashd al-Shaabi. The strikes targeted posts in Syria’s eastern countryside of Deir al-Zour province, the Observatory said. Hashd al-Shaabi sources told dpa that at least four fighters were killed in the attack. Ahmed al-Maks...

Unknown gunmen have attacked Alhaji Bayo Fulani of Ga- Fulani, Ora-Igbomina area of Ifedayo in Osun State and abducted his daughter in the process. It was gathered that the incident occurred on Sunday night when the assailants invaded the resident. It was gathered that the gunmen targeted killing Alhaji Bayo but bullets allegedly could not penetrate his body. Findings revealed that the assailants armed with guns, having discovered that the father had escaped their assault, resorted to dealing with the girl before they eventually took her away. When contacted by newsmen correspondent, the state’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Opalola Yemisi confirmed the attack. She, however, said she was not sure that the victim is a Fulani man. She said the command has deployed personnel to the area to ensure that normalcy returns. “Our operatives and local security have commenced operation to comb the forest and to make sure that the victim is rescued unhurt,” she added.

A husband, Christopher, beat his 39-year-old wife, Isoken, to death over N2,000 in Benin, the Edo capital. The incident occurred Saturday night at No.1, Agbontaen street, beside Ebvareke Secondary School in Uselu, NAN reports. The eldest child, Augustine Christopher, 13, said the father, a worker with a waste manager in Benin, usually beat his mother. He recalled that earlier in the day, Christopher, 45, called the deceased on phone and requested N2,000. The son said the father returned home at about 9 pm and attacked Isoken, accusing her of embarrassing him each time he requested for money. Augustine disclosed that after the assault, he tried to give the mother paracetamol and water but Christopher seized both and threw it away. “She went out to pour water on her body and later lay down outside. My father locked us inside the room and went outside to pounce on my mother where she was lying down. “That was when neighbours came and rushed her to two different hospitals, where ...

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has called for the regulation of social media in Nigeria. Gbajabiamila said regulating social media will protect all Nigerians from its negative aspect. The Speaker, who spoke on Channels Television, said the National Assembly has been contemplating regulating social media for a long time. He lamented that the National Assembly had faced harsh criticism over attempts to regulate social media. According to Gbajabiamila: “Like everything in life, there has to be regulation. We know that social media is perhaps the most potent instrument that can be used for good and can be used for the negative. “We welcome the good. That is my position about social media regulation. “National Assembly has been contemplating regulation for a long time. Each time they do, people will kick. Why do you kick? They say freedom of speech.” Recently, the Nigerian government suspended Twitter from operating in the country. The Government had ...

Popular Nigerian musician, Burna Boy has won the best International act on the recently concluded BET awards. It was reported that Burnaboy and Wizkid were earlier nominated for the 2021 Bet Awards. The organizers of the Awards took to their official Instagram account to announce nominations for the 2021 awards. Award-winning superstars, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid and Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy got a nomination each for the best “International Act”along with several other International artistes. “We are back and excited to bring culture’s biggest night, the 2021 ‘BETAwards,’ safely back to Los Angeles to celebrate this year’s incredible roster of nominees,” the statement said. However, Burna received the award for the Best International act. Speaking after receiving the award, Burnaboy revealed that he was grateful even though it was his third time winning the award. He noted that it hasn’t been easy but there was no going back. “I jus...

The coach of the Portugal national team, Fernando Santos, has revealed his players were in tears, following their exit from Euro 2020 on Sunday. The defending champions lost 1-0 to the top-ranked country in the world Belgium in the last-16 of the tournament. Santos feels his side were hard done by, as they had four times the number of shots their opponents mustered. “There are players crying in the changing room. They gave everything. Belgium had 6 shots, we had 29. Sincerely I don’t have many words. “We believed if we won this one, we would have gone on to win the next one. They scored, we didn’t. It’s football,” Santos said. Belgium will now face another favourites Italy in the quarter-finals.

The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Reverend Ignatius Kaigama has lamented Nigeria’s current state of insecurity. Kaigama said that farmers were now afraid of going to their farms, adding that students were also afraid of going to school due to fear of kidnappers and bandits. The Catholic Bishop spoke during a sermon at Sacred Heart Parish, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Sunday. Kaigama urged the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to wake up to its responsibility of protecting Nigerians. He also charged the government to make efforts towards alleviating the suffering of Nigerians. He said: “Today that farmers cannot go to the farm for fear of bandits and kidnappers, children are not safe in school and youths are frustrated to the point desperation, leaders must wake up to their responsibilities, to help heal the trauma of poverty, the psychological stress of insecurity and the fatigue of daily life. “Leaders can command the respect of people onl...

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed 13 members of the Governing Council of the Lagos State University (LASU). The Governor’s Special Adviser on Education, Tokunbo Wahab, made this known in a statement on Sunday said a former Lagos State Accountant General, Mr David Sunmoni, as chairman of the council, NAN reports. Wahab said the appointment follows the recommended dissolution of the previous governing council of the university based on the report of the Special Visitation Panel on the appointment of the 9th Vice-Chancellor. He gave the names of the members of the Council to include: Prof. Amuwo Shaffudeen, Mr Anuoluwa Eso, Mr Tolani Sule, Dr Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii, Mr Karl Toriola, and Mr Adekunle Soname. Others include: Mrs Foluke Abdul- Rasaq, Mrs Moronke Williams, Adebayo Akinsanya, Mrs Adenike Fasheun, Mrs Mojisola Taiwo and Dr Hakeem Adetugbobo. “Also, the governor has said that the date for the formal inauguration of the new governing council would be announced later,” t...

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has lamented the state of insecurity in Nigeria. Jonathan insisted that most of the crimes carried out were due to drug inducement. The former president spoke while receiving the management of the Albino Foundation and its partners in Abuja. He said Nigerians were traumatized by the current state of insecurity in Nigeria. He said the insecurity in Nigeria has led to issues of mental health which should be addressed. “Imagine starting your day with the news of killing in the morning, it leaves an impression on your mind. “We need to also look into issues of mental health as well. “No sane Nigerian will just go and commit crimes except he is high on something. “Now we have cults in primary and secondary schools, then it was in tertiary institutions, but you now see children in these schools thinking of how to kill their mates, this is sad,” he lamented. Boko Haram, kidnapping, banditry among others have been on the rise since the administrat...

Fans of the Plateau United Football Club have attacked and injured some players of Enyimba, Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL. It was gathered that the incident happened after the visitors (Enyimba players) held home side Plateau United to a goalless draw in Jos, in a match-day 29 fixture on Sunday. The Abia State Government on Sunday evening posted the still picture of one of the players who was seriously injured during the attack on its official Facebook page. “Please what type of football league will allow this to happen merely because the visiting team got a draw?”, the post read. Pictures indicated that defender Danladi Timothy and goalkeeper Sabirou Bassa-Djeri sustained wounds following the attack.

At least, one person has been confirmed dead while about 12 persons, including children sustained gunshot injuries in a clash that ensued between masquerade worshipers in Osogbo and some Muslims on Sunday. It was gathered that the masquerade worshipers opened gunfire at the Muslims at their worship centre, Kamorudeen Central Mosque, located at Oluode Aranyin in Osogbo around 2:30 pm on Sunday while performing a special prayer for Nigeria. Some of the children who were shot are under 17 years and are undergoing treatment at different hospitals. A 12-year-old boy, Abduljeleel Ali who sustained gunshot injuries on the chest and leg; Adebayo Awolesin, 15, who was shot in the arm; Taofeeq Fatai, 17 and Maliq Abdukabir, 17 are all undergoing treatment in Osun State University Teaching Hospital, Osogbo. It was gathered that Kamorudeen Islamic Society of Nigeria organised a special prayer for Nation which was attended by members of the organisation across the state. One of the victims ...

No fewer than 11 persons have been confirmed dead and 22 others injured on Friday night after two vehicles collided along Gbongan-Ibadan road in Osun State. The accident, which occurred around 9.05pm, took place opposite Ayedaade local government secretariat in the state. The spokesperson, Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Osun State chapter, Agnes Ogungbemi in a signal said the accident involved two commercial vehicles, a White Mazda E2000 Bus and a Black Toyota Hiace Bus with registration numbers KJA392YA and GWL427YM respectively. The FRSC spokesperson revealed that the vehicles had a head-on collision probably caused by route and speed limit violation. She further said 16 of the injured victims were taken to Ariremako Hospital in Gbongan while the remaining 6 were taken to Osogbo Central Hospital. “10 corpses were deposited at OAUTH Ile Ife morgue. “The remaining corpse was taken by the insisting relatives who are from the Hausa community in Lagos,” she added.

A 32-year-old iron bender, Francis Stephen, has been arraigned before an Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing a motorcycle. The accused person reportedly committed the crime on April 21, 2021, at Oke-Atan area in Ile-Ife, Osun State. He was arraigned on a three-count charge of conspiracy, stealing and breach of public peace. The prosecutor, ASP Emmanuel Abdullahi, told the court that the accused person conspired with others still at large to steal a Bajaj Boxer Motorcycle with registration number, AGL 732 QM, chassis number, MD2A18AY8KWJ188845 and engine number, DUZWLK80349. The prosecutor said the stolen motorcycle, which is worth N235,000, belonged to one Mr Peter Olaiya. He said the accused person also conducted himself in a manner likely to cause breakdown of law and order in the area, as he and the others at large attacked the complainant. The offence committed contravened Sections 249(d), 390(9) and 516 of the Criminal Code, Laws of Osun, 2002. The accused ...

Manchester United stars Anthony Martial and Donny van de Beek, are facing the risk of being sold this summer. ESPN reports United feel “every player has a realistic valuation”. Martial and Van de Beek endured poor seasons last year and the club is ready to axe both men. Van de Beek has struggled to make an impression after joining from Ajax last summer, but is willing to stay and fight for a first-team spot. The Dutch midfielder is currently on holiday after picking up a groin injury that ended his Euro 2020 hopes. Martial has not played for United since March as a result of injury. The Frenchman has now fallen behind Edinson Cavani in the pecking order. Other fringe players such as Andreas Pereira and Diogo Dalot may also leave. Both were sent out on loan to Serie A last year, with Lazio and AC Milan respectively, and United are willing to ship them out again.

Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has again lambasted renowned Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi over alleged ties with bandits who are currently wreaking havoc in the Northern part of Nigeria. Recall that the controversial cleric had several times defended the bandits who are consistently abducting school children, travellers and other residents in the North, stating that they were not up for killing but to make some money. Gumi, who has met with the bandits in forests several times, had likened their activities to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) stating that the secessionist group are more dangerous than the bandits. Recently, Gumi accused some personnel of the Nigerian Army of colluding with the criminal elements for supply of weapons and drugs. Owing to the activities of the cleric with bandits, Fani-Kayode who described him as a terrorist, said he should have been arrested long ago. He made the remark on Saturday morning via a tweet from his verifi...

The European Championship or Euro 2020 resumes today with the first set of last 16 clashes seeing Denmark against Wales in Amsterdam and Italy take on Austria in London. A coronavirus travel ban means few Wales fans will be in the stadium but 4,000 Danes are expected at least. It thus makes it almost like another home game for Kasper Hjulmand’s side after their three emotional group stage matches in Copenhagen. The shock which followed Christian Eriksen’s collapse in Denmark’s first match turned into a wave of emotional support from their fans. Wales will therefore need all the cunning of Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey to compete. Italy took maximum points in the group stage and are big favourites against Austria, who are playing in the knockout stages of a Euros for the first time. Neither side expects many fans at Wembley due to coronavirus quarantine rules for supporters when entering Britain. Following is the full list of round of 16 fixtures (all times GMT): Saturday Wal...