…as investigators grill suspect in military facility Troops have arrested a suspected foreign Islamic State (ISIS) operative believed to be an Arab of Moroccan origin, in Cross Kauwa, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication, said that the suspect was arrested after troops repelled a coordinated terrorist assault on Cross Kauwa, forcing the insurgents to abandon equipment and flee. Makama said troops immediately launched exploitation operations, extending search and pursuit missions along the terrorists’ withdrawal routes. He said, “During the exploitation exercise conducted on Monday, troops recovered additional operational materials believed to have been abandoned…
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New Manchester United signing, Karl Darlow’s shirt number at Old Trafford has been confirmed. Man United on Tuesday confirmed the signing of Darlow from Leeds United. The 35-year-old goalkeeper will join manager Michael Carrick’s first-team squad for the new season. In a post via the Red Devils’ website, the Premier League club confirmed that Darlow will wear the number 12 shirt for the club. Darlow’s arrival was confirmed, less than 24 hours after the announcement of Andrey Santos’s transfer from Chelsea. The no.12 became vacant following Tyrell Malacia’s departure from United earlier this summer, upon the expiry of his contract.
Nigerian rapper, Olanrewaju Ogunmefun, known professionally as Vector Tha Viper, has revealed that he met his wife, Yinka Coker, at the club. Speaking in a recent episode of the MENtality podcast co-hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu and Banky W, Vector said contrary to the stereotype that clubbers don’t make good wives, his wife is “super homely.” The rapper disclosed this while arguing that it is not necessary to follow societal standards or every piece of advice when choosing a life partner, especially as regards meeting places. “I met my woman in the club. You will not believe she is super homely.…
Nollywood stars, Wumi Toriola, and Seyi Edun have renewed their friendship after years of conflict. The two former best friends’ reconciliation became public when Seyi celebrated Wumi’s birthday and revealed that they have chosen “growth, understanding and a fresh start.” While tagging their feud as a test of time, Seyi wrote on Instagram “They say time and distance can test a friendship, but they can also prove how deep the roots go together. Reconnecting with you has been one of the highlights of my year, and it reminded me of the beautiful bond we have always had.” “Our reconnection has…
Funmi Adelakun, the daughter of a respected Nigerian gospel singer, Joseph Adelakun, has called out her father online. The 37-year-old in a video shared by Megatestimony on social media, accused the televangelist of maltreatment and holding her hostage. While pleading with the general public to help her beg the musician to set her free, Funmi who has reportedly run away from her family house in Lagos, said “I need my freedom. They should stop monitoring me.” While lamenting her inability to make life choices, she added, “Good day everyone, my name is Funmi Adelakun. What I need is your help,…
Former Paris Saint-Germain manager, Luis Fernandez, has backed France to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Fernandez insisted that the Les Bleus are a pleasure to watch, adding that they have done an exceptional job so far at the tournament. “France are such a pleasure to watch. They’ve done an outstanding job and, in Kylian Mbappe, who’s giving everything and is leading by example,” Fernandez said via FIFA’s website. “The likes of Dembele, Barcola and the rest of the attacking players are also producing some exceptional football. “The midfield and the defence look strong as well. I believe France has…
Former Real Madrid and Manchester United striker, Michael Owen, has identified England as the country that won’t win the 2026 World Cup. According to Owen, England will qualify for the final but will lose against France or Spain. The former England international admitted that both France and Spain are better than the Three Lions. Owen spoke ahead of England’s World Cup semi-final fixture with Argentina on Wednesday. “I think as an English fan, we can definitely get to the final,” Owen told Metro UK. “I think we’d have more chance against Spain than France. But both of those teams would…
Former Chelsea midfielder, Claude Makelele, has picked France captain Kylian Mbappe as the player to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Makelele described Mbappe as a phenomenon, who is having an outstanding performance at the World Cup. “I hope Mbappe wins the Ballon d’Or. He didn’t win many titles at Real Madrid this season, but his performance in the World Cup was outstanding,” Makelele told Marca. “We called Ronaldo ‘the phenomenon’ for a reason, and Mbappe is the phenomenon of his generation. “The scary thing is, he has more to prove. So yes, I am convinced he is the closest we…
Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Tuesday, reserved judgement on appeals seeking to set aside the judgement of a Federal High Court ordering the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress and four other political parties. A three-member panel of the appellate court, led by Justice Abba Mohammed, okayed the matter for judgment after all the parties adopted their briefs of argument. Four other parties, including the Action Peoples Party, Action Alliance, Accord Party, and the Zenith Labour Party sought nullification of the Federal High Court judgment except the ADC. Court of Appeal had on June 16, ordered a stay…
Organising Secretary of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Lagos State Council, Toba Ajiboye, popularly known as Ijaya, has been killed by unknown gunmen in Lagos. It was gathered that Ajiboye came under attack on Sunday night while returning home from his childhood neighbourhood in Fadeyi. Reports say the assailants intercepted his vehicle around the Ikorodu Road axis and opened fire, riddling his car with bullets. Photos and videos circulating on social media after the incident showed his white vehicle with multiple bullet holes on the windscreen and other parts of its body. Initial reports indicated that Ajiboye and…