Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

A joint operation by the Nigerian Hunters and Forest Security Service (NHFSS) and Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra (Ochabrigade) led to the successful rescue of a kidnapped victim in Nimo, Njikoka Local Government Area, Anambra State, over the weekend. According to a report by the Southeast Zonal Commander of the NHFSS, ACG Mark Okem Okonkwo, the incident occurred while Catholic church parishes in the Nimo community were holding prayers for the departed. During this time, kidnappers targeted and abducted Chukwunonso Nzekwe, a building engineer originally from Attani Achi in Oji River Local Government Area of Enugu State, who resides in…

Nigerian Army Declares 43 Soldiers Wanted For Desertion In Borno State. The Nigerian Army has declared 43 soldiers wanted for desertion following their unauthorised absence from duties in Borno State, where they were assigned to combat Boko Haram insurgents. The soldiers, drawn from various units across the country, were posted to the 403 Amphibious Brigade in Baga, a community that has faced repeated attacks by insurgents. According to a military statement signed by Major HO Akoh, acting on behalf of the 403 Amphibious Brigade Commander, the soldiers were directed to report back to their unit by 31 October 2024.…

Trial Begins In Paris Over Teacher Samuel Paty’s 2020 Murder. The trial has begun in Paris for eight individuals accused of encouraging the killer of Samuel Paty, a secondary school teacher who was brutally murdered in October 2020 after showing cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad during a lesson on freedom of speech. Paty’s beheading shocked France and highlighted the country’s ongoing struggle with issues of free expression and religious extremism. The attacker, Abdoullakh Anzorov, an 18-year-old of Chechen descent, was killed by police shortly after the attack, making this trial more focused on the events and influences that led…

Ancelotti Calls For Football Suspension In Spain After Tragic Valencia Floods. Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has voiced his belief that all football in Spain should have been paused out of respect for those affected by the devastating floods in the Valencia region, which have claimed more than 215 lives. Speaking ahead of Real’s upcoming Champions League fixture, Ancelotti emphasised the need for sensitivity during this time of tragedy. Following a request from La Liga, the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) postponed Real Madrid’s away match against Valencia and Villarreal’s home game against Rayo Vallecano on Saturday. Last week,…

Harry Wilson’s Late Double Seals Dramatic Fulham Comeback Against Brentford In a thrilling London derby at Craven Cottage, substitute Harry Wilson stunned Brentford with two injury-time goals, propelling Fulham to a 2-1 victory after coming from behind. The late heroics lifted Fulham into ninth place, keeping them within reach of the European spots. The match began with Brentford’s Vitaly Janelt scoring a spectacular opener, a thunderous strike from 25 yards that put the visitors in the lead in the first half. Brentford, known for their quick starts this season, seemed poised to claim the points as Fulham struggled to find…

EFCC Arrests Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa Over Alleged Misuse Of Funds. In a significant move by Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Ifeanyi Okowa, the former governor of Delta State. The arrest, announced today, follows allegations of misuse of funds from resource allocations intended for state development. According to EFCC sources, the investigation centres on claims that a substantial portion of Delta State’s allocated resources was improperly managed during Okowa’s administration. The funds in question, designated for infrastructure and social programmes, are believed to have been diverted, resulting in several unfinished…

President Tinubu Orders Immediate Release Of Minors Detained Over #EndBadGovernance Protests. President Bola Tinubu has issued an order for the immediate release of all minors detained for their alleged involvement in the #EndBadGovernance protests that took place in August. The directive comes after growing public criticism, particularly following an incident last week when three minors and an adult reportedly fainted during court proceedings in Abuja. The announcement was made by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who spoke to State House correspondents on Monday after meeting with the president. According to Mr Idris, the president ordered…

Edu Gaspar Resigns As Arsenal’s Sporting Director. As initially reported in the early hours of today by Govima Sports, Edu Gaspar has officially resigned from his role as Arsenal’s Sporting Director, marking the end of a transformative tenure with the club. The former player, celebrated as an “Invincible,” initially rejoined Arsenal as Technical Director in July 2019 before being promoted to Sporting Director in November 2022. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing the men’s, women’s, and academy football operations. In his statement, Edu expressed that his decision to step down had been difficult. He reflected on…

Nigeria Police Arrest 130 Suspects In Major Cybercrime Bust. The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 130 individuals, including 113 foreign nationals primarily from China and Malaysia, in connection with high-level cybercrimes, hacking, and activities deemed a threat to national security. Among the suspects, 87 are foreign men, 26 are foreign women, while the remaining 17 are Nigerian collaborators, comprising four men and 13 women. The arrests was announced by Force Public Relations Officer, Assistant Commissioner of Police Olumuyiwa Adejobi. The operation, a coordinated raid on a building in the Next Cash and Carry area of Jahi, Abuja, was conducted…

SSANU And NASU Suspend Strike Following Partial Payment Of Withheld Salaries. The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) have announced the suspension of their indefinite strike, effective Tuesday, 5 November 2024. This decision was conveyed in a circular from the unions’ Joint Action Committee (JAC) to branch chairpersons across Nigeria on Sunday. The strike suspension follows a recent statement from the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF), confirming that payments to members of the unions had commenced, with several members reporting receipt. Both unions…

NSC Chairman Approves Release Of Paris 2024 Olympic Investigative Report. The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, has granted approval for the publication of the Investigative Panel Report on the Nigerian contingent’s participation in the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This report, which highlights negative exposures and challenges faced by the team, was prepared by an investigative committee initially commissioned by Senator John Owan Enoh, the former minister of sports development. The committee formally presented the report to Senator Enoh on 22 October 2024, in the presence of the ministry’s former permanent secretary, Mrs. Atinuke Watti.…

USA Defeat England 3-0 To Claim U-17 Women’s World Cup Bronze. The United States U-17 women’s team triumphed over England with a decisive 3-0 victory to secure the bronze medal in the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The match, held on Sunday night at the Santo Domingo Stadium in the Dominican Republic, saw the American side, dubbed the “Yanky Babes,” dominate the England Lionesses to clinch third place. The game opened with Kennedy Fuller putting the USA ahead in the 24th minute after receiving a well-timed assist from Amelia Barcenas. Fuller later provided an assist to central defender…