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The Nigerian Army has detailed a number of ways proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Eastern Security Network (ESN) are using propaganda to destroy Ndigbo traiditional institutions. Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director Army Public Relations said it was not unaware of their tactics and it urged Nigerians to be mindful too. “The Nigerian Army (NA) is not unmindful of the antics of individuals or group, whose stock in trade is to peddle falsehood and disinformation to remain relevant in South East Nigeria. “One of such scheming, currently in the media domain is the mischievous submission by Kalu Odinakachi,…

Sudanese security forces shot dead three people Saturday during mass protests against the country’s recent military coup, medics said. The shootings came despite repeated appeals by the West to Sudan’s new military rulers to show restraint and allow peaceful protests. During the protests, thousands of Sudanese marched into the streets, chanting “revolution, revolution” to the sound of whistles and drums, to protest against the coup that is threatening to derail the country’s fitful transition to democracy. Pro-democracy groups had called for protests across the country to press demands for re-instating a deposed transitional government and releasing senior political figures from…

The Anambra police command has apprehended one Udebuan Sage Chibueze ‘M’ ,a top commander of IPOB/ESN. Chibueze was arrested with a gun shot injury on 29th October, 2021. It was gathered that the suspect was arrested after a search was conducted in his house at Ekwolobia and Nnewi where 4 AK 47,2 Automatic pump action, and several ammunition were recovered. The IPOB commander was said to have led several attacks on police facilities and responsible for the killings of several police men and Naval personnel. Anambra Polls: IPOB declares sit-at-home on election day The latest development was seen as a…

Juventus dropped to ninth in Serie A as Verona condemned Massimiliano Allegri’s side to a fourth league defeat of the season. Giovanni Simeone scored twice in three minutes to give the hosts a 2-0 lead. Weston McKennie reduced the arrears with 10 minutes remaining, but there was to be no late reprieve for the visitors. The result lifts Verona above Juventus, who trail joint leaders Napoli and AC Milan by 13 points. Juventus bag first Serie A win without Ronaldo Allegri’s team managed just four efforts on target throughout the 90 minutes, although they did hit the crossbar through Paulo…

Manchester United eased the pressure on manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as goals from Cristiano Ronaldo, Edinson Cavani and Marcus Rashford sealed a comprehensive 3-0 win at Tottenham on Saturday. Ronaldo produced an inspired performance, volleying in United’s opener late in the first half, before laying on a second for Cavani midway through the second with an equally exquisite assist as Solskjaer’s side took their first step to recovery after Sunday’s 5-0 thrashing at the hands of Liverpool. Solskjaer arrived in north London with his tenure hanging by a thread but ensured he lived to fight another day as his team…

Brighton came from two goals down to secure a deserved point and deny Liverpool victory in an incident-packed game at Anfield. Captain Jordan Henderson fired the Reds ahead from 18 yards moments after Alisson had denied Solly March at the other end following Leandro Trossard’s defence-splitting pass. Yves Bissouma, making his first start since 19 September after recovering from a knee injury, then had an effort tipped on to the post before Sadio Mane headed Liverpool into a 2-0 lead after a cross by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, on for the injured Naby Keita. Brighton’s comeback started through Enock Mwepu’s first Premier…

Crystal Palace upset 10-man Manchester City to spoil Pep Guardiola’s 200th Premier League match as manager at Etihad Stadium. Palace went ahead inside six minutes as Wilfried Zaha pounced on Aymeric Laporte’s poor ball and exchanged passes with Conor Gallagher before scuffing beyond Ederson’s dive. Laporte’s day worsened on the stroke of half-time, as he was sent off by referee Andre Marriner for denying Zaha a goalscoring opportunity by dragging down the Palace forward. Lacazette scores late equalizer for Arsenal against Crystal Palace Gabriel Jesus saw a second-half equaliser chalked off by the video assistant referee for offside against Phil…

Reece James scored twice to help Premier League leaders Chelsea beat Newcastle United at a packed St James’ Park. James blasted the ball into the roof of the net after Callum Hudson-Odoi’s cross was headed into his path to put the visitors ahead after 65 minutes. It became 2-0 12 minutes later when England wing-back James again struck powerfully past goalkeeper Karl Darlow after a shot from substitute Ruben Loftus-Cheek was blocked. Darlow then fouled Kai Havertz to give Chelsea a penalty, which Jorginho converted for a third goal. Newcastle, playing at home for the first time since Steve Bruce…

Real Madrid moved top of La Liga on goal difference with a narrow victory at Elche. Vinicius Junior opened the scoring midway through the first half, latching onto Mariano’s flick-on and sending a low finish into the corner. Elche’s Raul Guti was sent off for a rash challenge on Toni Kroos before Vinicius doubled Real’s lead with a cool finish from Luka Modric’s pass. Pere Milla scored late on to give Elche hope, but Real held on. The hosts matched Carlo Ancelotti’s side – who were without injured top scorer Karim Benzema – for large spells and could have opened…

Bayern Munich bounced back from Wednesday’s 5-0 German Cup loss to Borussia Monchengladbach with a resounding victory at Union Berlin. Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring from the penalty spot before doubling the visitors’ lead eight minutes later. Goals from Leroy Sane and Kingsley Coman either side of Niko Giesselmann’s effort made it 4-1 to the visitors. Julian Ryerson gave Union a slim hope with 25 minutes remaining, but Thomas Muller completed the scoring. Bayern suffer heaviest defeat in 43 years, crash out of German Cup The win keeps Julian Nagelsmann’s side one point clear of second-placed Borussia Dortmund, who maintained…