The leadership of the Butura Youth Movement, BYM, in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State has vowed to get justice for a female vigilante leader who was killed on Wednesday by gunmen suspected to be Fulani militias. The lady who name was given as Tawa, was reportedly killed alongside three others when the bandits ambushed and opened fire on them at Butura Kampani village in the council. Before her death, Tawa was said to be a fearless heroine who had volunteered to assist government security forces in protecting civilians involved in tin mining and was attacked and killed along…
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Inter Lagos FC have strengthened their technical department with the appointment of Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, legend, John Dosu. Dosu previously worked with NPFL side Shooting Stars as their goalkeeper trainer. He will take up the same role with his new employers, Inter Lagos FC, for the 2025/26 NNL season. Over the years, Dosu has developed talented goalkeepers who have gone on to excel in the NPFL and with the Super Eagles. His coaching style has been widely credited with contributing to the growth of goalkeeping talent in Nigeria, with many players flourishing under his guidance. With Dosu on…
Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapié is set to fly to the UK for medicals ahead of a proposed move to Arsenal. The two clubs struck an agreement on Friday over a season-long loan with an option to buy. According to Sky Sports, the total package could amount to around £45 million. Leverkusen have now granted Hincapié permission to travel for medical tests this weekend. The Ecuador international has also agreed personal terms on a five-year contract with Arsenal, should the club choose to trigger the option. The deal for the 23-year-old is expected to accelerate Porto’s bid to sign Jakub…
Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah has picked two teams he expects to challenge them for the Premier League title this season. In the last campaign, Salah scored 29 goals as the Reds clinched their 20th title. Arne Slot’s men finished 10 points ahead of Arsenal and 13 clear of third-placed Manchester City. This weekend, Liverpool host Arsenal at Anfield in a top-of-the-table clash. Both sides have six points from their opening two fixtures, with Tottenham the only other team yet to drop points. Speaking ahead of the game, Salah told Sky Sports: “Of course, that team, I said that a few…
Former Nigeria international Samson Siasia insists the Super Eagles can still secure a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, DAILY POST reports. The Super Eagles have endured a difficult qualifying campaign, managing just one win from six matches. Eric Chelle’s men sit fourth in Group C, six points adrift of leaders South Africa’s Bafana Bafana. With four games remaining in the qualifiers, Siasia remains confident they can turn things around. “Everything is still possible, but it’s how to get it done,” Siasia said. “Both the players and the coach have to now bring their ‘A’ game to these matches…
The Defence Headquarters on Friday said troops in separate operations across the country rescued 117 hostages and arrested 150 suspected criminals, including terrorists, oil thieves, and other wanted persons, within the past week. Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Markus Kangye, disclosed in a statement that the successes followed renewed operational strategies, which have improved security and allowed farmers to return to their fields without hindrance. He assured that the momentum would be sustained throughout the farming season and beyond. In the North East, Kangye said troops arrested 11 terrorist collaborators, rescued five hostages, and recorded the surrender of…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike, on Saturday, expressed hope that the state of emergency in Rivers State will expire on September 18. Wike said that, with the expiration, the Rivers State Assembly is expected to resume its duties. He spoke after casting his vote in the ongoing local government election in Rivers State. President Bola Tinubu had declared emergency rule in Rivers State to prevent the outbreak of a political crisis. Tinubu had suspended Governor Sim Fubara, his deputy, and the State House of Assembly for six months. However, Wike said: “As far as we are…