By Nurullahi Babangida What could have been another major set back for Manchester United was averted through a last minute goal by Bruno Fernandez. The home side started the game on the right foot with the first goal coming through an own goal by the visitors defenders via a corner kick. Some minutes after resumption of play in the second half Burnley equalised through one their attackers called Foster after a goal post scramble to make the scores level. Barely some seconds after the visiting side Burnley equalised, Manchester’s Cameroonian import Bryant Mbeumo increased the tally to make it two…
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By Nurullahi Babangida What could have been another major set back for Manchester United was averted through a last minute goal by Bruno Fernandez. The home side started the game on the right foot with the first goal coming through an own goal by the visitors defenders via a corner kick. Some minutes after resumption of play in the second half Burnley equalised through one their attackers called Foster after a goal post scramble to make the scores level. Barely some seconds after the visiting side Burnley equalised, Manchester’s Cameroonian import Bryant Mbeumo increased the tally to make it two…
By Nurullahi Babangida President Bola Tinubu has officially declared open, the 9th edition of the National youth games in Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, the Delta State capital. Tinubu, who was represented at the event by the Special Adviser on media and communication to the president, Mr Sunday Dare said Mr President has recognized sports as one of the bowl to hold national unity. He said over six thousand young athletes male and female from 15 years downward are to compete in 37 different sporting events. Dare thanks the the Delta Governor and the government of Delta State that serve…
Sources within the EFCC revealed that Mr. Usman, nicknamed “ka fi chairman” by colleagues—roughly meaning “de facto NAHCON Chairman”—spent the night in EFCC custody in Abuja. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained Mr. Sirajo Salisu Usman, brother of the Chairman and CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman (also known as Pakistan), over alleged fraud involving billions of naira. Mr. Sirajo was arrested on Wednesday afternoon by EFCC operatives in Abuja. He had previously been questioned earlier this month alongside other senior officials of the commission. Sources within the EFCC revealed…
By Mutawakkilu Ibrahim Shugaban kwamitin wayar da kan al’uma akan muhimmancin yin katin zaben kuma kwamishinan yada labarai da al’amuran cikin gida na jihar Comred Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya ne ya bayyana hakan a yayin taro na musamman daya gudana da shugabannin kungiyoyi masu zaman kansu na jihar. Ayayin taron kwamishina Waiya ya bayyana rashin Jin dadinsa bisa yadda jihohin kudancin Kasar nan suka yi wa jihar Kano nisa wajen yawan mutanen da suka yi rijista daga lokacin da aka sake bada damar sabunta rijistar, yace ya zama wajibi a kawar da batun siyasa domin sanya cigaban jihar a gaba. Yace…
Khadijah Shehu Abdulkareem The Minister of Transportation, Senator Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali, has inaugurated a special committee to investigate the train accident that occurred on the Abuja–Kaduna railway line on Tuesday. In a statement signed on Wednesday by the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Janet McDickson Noah, the minister said the panel would examine both the immediate and remote causes of the incident. According to the statement, the committee’s mandate includes making recommendations on safety measures, preventive strategies, and policies to strengthen security and improve the overall efficiency of Nigeria’s railway operations. The ministry added…
By Khadijah Shehu Abdulkareem The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed that all Point of Sale (PoS) terminals across the country must be geo-tagged within the next 60 days, in a new move aimed at curbing fraud and tightening oversight of Nigeria’s fast-growing digital payments sector. In a circular dated August 26, 2025, obtained by our correspondent, the apex bank said the initiative would ensure that every PoS terminal is traceable, secure, and operating strictly within its registered location. “This initiative is designed to ensure that all PoS terminals are traceable and that transactions are secure. Terminals operating outside…
Khadijah Shehu Abdulkareem Confirms that the Yobe State Government began relocating 250 households from Garin Kolo in Nangere LGA after floods washed away homes and compromised water sources. The relocation was ordered by Governor Mai Mala Buni to ensure “safety, dignity and hope for recovery.” Reports that 22 temporary shelters have been established, with more underway, a water reservoir and five emergency toilets installed, and an ambulance stationed for medical care. Security is being provided by NSCDC and police, and affected individuals are being referred to General Hospital Nangere as needed. Each household is receiving food baskets, and further support…
Khadijah Shehu Abdulkareem President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Abuja following the completion of a three-day official state visit to Brazil. At approximately 1:20 a.m. on Thursday, the President arrived at the Presidential Wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. He was greeted by a delegation comprising prominent political leaders and senior government officials. Among those who received the President were Governors Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State, Uba Sani of Kaduna State, Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, and AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State. Also on hand to welcome the President were Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas; Deputy…
Khadijah Shehu Abdulkareem Tehran will hold nuclear talks with France, Britain, and Germany on Tuesday in Geneva, marking the second round of discussions since Iran’s 12-day war with Israel in June derailed negotiations with Washington. The European partners have warned that they could trigger UN sanctions unless Iran restores cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and agrees to curb its uranium enrichment program. Background to the Stalemate The Geneva meeting follows a first round of talks in Istanbul on July 25. During the June conflict, the United States carried out strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, prompting Tehran to…