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An unknown number of students have been abducted by armed bandits from the College of Agriculture and Animal Science in Bakura Local Government Area of Zamfara state. The gunmen attacked the school around 11pm on Sunday night, kidnapping students and staff of the institution. According to reports, at least two security operatives and two watchmen were killed during the incident. The Zamfara state police command confirmed the latest development through its Public Relations Officer, SP Mohammed Shehu, who assured that a statement will soon be released. It can be recalled that Chronicle NG reported the abduction and release of the…

The lawmaker representing Akure South/North Federal constituency, Hon Adedayo Omolafe has died on Monday morning. Reports say that the lawmaker, popularly known as ‘Expensive’ died around 2am on Monday. He was reportedly rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Owo after he was found unconscious on Sunday night. COVID-19: Buhari goes into isolation amid third wave scare Hon Omolafe’s aides claim that he was not sick, adding that they were still together on Sunday. More to follow…

France striker Kylian Mbappe, 22, has turned down a six-year extension to his contract with Paris St-Germain, which expires next summer, and would prefer to join Real Madrid this summer. (Marca – in Spanish) Mbappe did not join his team-mates for Ander Herrera’s birthday party on Sunday and is set for a meeting with PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi on Monday. (Mundo Deportivo – in Spanish) Chelsea are looking to sign Borussia Dortmund’s 18-year-old England midfielder Jude Bellingham, 28, before the transfer window closes, as an alternative to West Ham’s Declan Rice, 22. (Eurosport via Star) Spain centre-back Pau Torres, 24, has rejected a move to Tottenham Hotspur as Spurs cannot offer…

Not less than five people have been killed by armed bandits in Madamai village in Kagoro Chiefdom, Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna state. Reports say that the assailants raided the community on Sunday during which nine houses were burnt down. The attack was condemned by the Deputy Governor of Kaduna state, Dr Hadiza Balarabe, who described the act as barbaric. She commiserated with the families of the deceased and also urged residents of the community not to retaliate. She assured that security operatives will investigate the incident and bring the perpetrators to justice. Eight killed by bandits in fresh…

Taliban fighters have entered Afghanistan’s capital Kabul, after President Ashraf Ghani fled the country. The militants are on the brink of taking total control, after rapidly seizing territory as US-led forces withdrew after 20 years of operations. Reports say the Taliban have seized the presidential palace. Thousands of Afghans have sought refuge in Kabul in recent weeks and there were scenes of panic in the city on Sunday. A Taliban spokesman told the BBC there would be “no revenge” on Afghans. Western countries have been scrambling to evacuate their citizens. The US sent military helicopters to transport staff from its…

President Muhammadu Buhari has gone into isolation upon arrival from his two-week visit to London, UK. Other members of his delegation have also been quarantined after their trip with the president. The latest development was disclosed by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu on Sunday. Mr Shehu said that the isolation was to abide by the guidelines laid down by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), for international travel. Few days ago, the Nigerian High Commission in London was shut down after two of its senior officials tested positive for COVID-19. Members of…

The President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs and Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has alarmed security operatives that eight persons are still missing after Saturday’s killing in Jos, Plateau State. The Sultan who announced this in a statement titled, ‘NSCIA condemns the massacre of Muslims in Plateau State’ by the organisation’s Director of Administration, Zubairu Haruna Usman-Ugwu; warned against any retaliatory acts of violence. It can be recalled that Chronicle NG, on Saturday reported that an angry mob or Irigwe youths attacked a convoy of buses conveying Muslim travellers, killing 22 persons and injuring many others.…

-VP congratulates new President of Baptist Convention, Revd. Akanji -Describes him as an “effective bridge builder between faiths and ethnicities” Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that Nigeria will rise from its security and socio-economic challenges because the Spirit of God is in the land. Prof Osinbajo opined that the country will be headed for greater things after it has surmounted its present challenges. Prof. Osinbajo stated this on Sunday during a Send Forth Service for Revd. Dr. Israel Adelani Akanji, who until recently, served as Senior Pastor and Minister in Charge of the First Baptist Church, Garki, Abuja, for…

Son Heung-min’s superb strike proved the winner as a Tottenham side without Harry Kane beat Premier League champions Manchester City. Kane was absent from the Spurs squad amid transfer speculation over a potential move to City. But without him, Spurs marked new boss Nuno Espirito Santo’s first match in charge with a home victory in front of a full crowd, as Son cut inside from the right before placing the ball into the bottom corner. Jack Grealish, who signed for a record £100m fee from Aston Villa, made his City debut but was unable to inspire a comeback. Team-mates Joao…

-Says stakeholders need critical framework Governor Babagana Umara Zulum while visiting Bama and Gwoza on Saturday, spoke to military officers and community leaders, stating that the surrender of Boko Haram fighters has left Borno State in a dilemma. The governor said the latest development needed a collaboration of stakeholders to pull resources together and come up with a well thought-out plan to maintain peace. Zulum travelled to Gwoza and Bama local government areas for humanitarian and developmental activities before addressing military commanders at Brigades in Gwoza and Bama, and community leaders at the palaces of the Emir of Gwoza and…