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Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised six suspected terrorists, recovered weapons, destroyed camps and rescued a kidnapped minor during a military operation in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The operation was carried out by troops of the 8 Division Garrison Strike Force under Operation FANSAN YAMMA in the Sububu Forest axis. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Media Information Officer of the operation, Captain David Adewusi, the troops first engaged the terrorists at Indulumu village, where two suspects were killed during a gun battle. According to the statement, one AK-47 rifle was recovered from the…

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has warned social media influencers and political commentators to stop making insulting or inflammatory statements against the national leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. The governor gave the warning on Saturday during the distribution motorcycles to social media influencers at the Government House in Kano. Yusuf described Kwankwaso as a respected leader whose contributions to the political and economic development of Kano State are significant, saying he deserves respect. “Kwankwaso is a leader who has contributed greatly to the progress of Kano, and he must be respected,” the governor said. He…

Former Tottenham star, Jermaine Jenas, has predicted the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester United. He thinks Arsenal might be surprised by Manchester United in their important Premier League game on Sunday. Mikel Arteta’s team are in a good position at the top of the league and have not lost any of their last 12 games across all competitions. But the Gunners are set to play a tough match against United on Sunday. United have been doing well since their new temporary manager, Michael Carrick, took charge. Goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu helped United beat Manchester City…

Victor Osimhen was among the goal scorers as Galatasaray defeated  Fatih Karagümrük  in a Turkish Super Lig encounter at the  Atatürk Olimpiyat on Saturday night. Gabriel Sara opened scoring for the Turkish Super Lig champions in the opening minute of the game. Baris Kalayci equalised for the home team in the 27th minute. Galatasaray regained control early in the second half with Sara scoring his second of the game. Osimhen scored the visitors’ third of the game in the 55th minute. The goal was the Nigeria international’s 50th   for Galatasaray. The striker has scored  seven times in the league this…

The Chairman of Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State, Chinedu Enwereuzo, has cautioned residents against releasing their Permanent Voter’s Cards, National Identification Numbers, Bank Verification Numbers, and bank account details to individuals or groups. He said no government agency has authorised the collection of such information from the public. According to the council chairman, sharing personal data with unauthorised persons exposes individuals to fraud, identity theft, and other criminal activities. Similarly, the Chairman of Isuikwuato Local Government Area, Chinedu Ekeke, said he received reports about individuals allegedly demanding sensitive personal information from residents in the name of a…

Akor Adams scored for the second consecutive game to help Sevilla beat Athletic Bilbao 2-1. Akor rose from the bench to bag a brace in the Rojiblancos clash with Elche in midweek. The Nigeria international netted the winning goal for Sevilla in the mid-table clash with Athletic Bilbao. Matias Almeyda’s side ended a run of four league games without a win. Robert Navarro gave the visitors the lead five minutes before the break. Sevilla fought back with Gerard Fernandez equalising two minutes later. Akor converted from the spot 10 minutes after the break to hand Sevilla maximum points. The 25-year-old…

The President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration has dismissed claims that it is demanding Nigerian students repay loans. This comes amid reports that Tinubu had asked Nigerian students to repay their debt to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). Reacting to the development, a presidential media aide, Olusegun Dada, urged Nigerians to disregard the rumours. In a statement on his X account on Saturday, Olusegun said, “As reported from inception, repayment of the student loan will not commence until a moratorium period of two years (after NYSC completion) has been reached by the applicants. “As it stands, the scheme will clock…

Samuel Chukwueze was on target as Fulham rallied to beat Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 at the Craven Cottage on Saturday. Chukwueze, who started the game on the bench, replaced Kevin in the 59th minute. The Nigeria international netted in the 72nd minute cancelling out Yasin Ayari opening goal for Brighton. Harry Wilson sealed all three points for Marco Silva’s side with a stunning free-kick deep into stoppage time. Chukwueze has so far scored three times in 10 league appearances for Fulham this season. His compatriot Alex Iwobi was in action for the London club in the game, while defender…

United States Congressman, Rep Riley Moore, has said the US will ensure that all Nigerians live and practice their faith without fear of persecution and death. Moore said this in a post on his verified X handle on Saturday. The lawmaker was reacting to the collaboration between the US and Nigeria on security issues. He wrote, “Establishing the U.S.–Nigeria Working Group to increase coordination and cooperation between our two counties is an encouraging and necessary step to jointly combatting the security challenges facing Nigeria, promoting our nations’ shared values of religious freedom, and ending the brutal persecution of our brothers…

Nigerian striker Salim Fago Lawal is on the verge of sealing a move to Czech Republic side Viktoria Plzen, DAILY POST reports. Lawal was initially expected to leave Croatian club, NK Istra 1961, for  Azerbaijani giants, Qarabağ FK. Viktoria Plzen have however won the race for his signature. According to Italy based journalist, Lorenzo Lepore, an agreement has been reached between all parties. NK Istra will receive €2.4m in guaranteed payments, plus add-ons that could bring the total package to €3m, along with a percentage on a future sale. Lawal is expected to undergo medicals in the Czech Republic next week…