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A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Alpha jet conducted airstrikes around Genu town in Niger State at the weekend. The aerial bombardments eliminated many bandits fleeing in a convoy. Herds of rustled cows were also killed. The fighter aircraft was scrambled from a military base in Katsina State. One of the bombs allegedly strayed towards a wedding party in an adjoining community. 57 killed by bandits in Zamfara, Governor tells residents to defend themselves An eyewitness said they saw a jet dropping bombs on bandits and one hit a wedding event in Argida village. “Two villagers were killed unfortunately. We gathered…

Senate President Ahmad Lawan on Saturday led principal officers of the red chamber on a visit to wounded soldiers at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in Kaduna State. This according to the Senate President is part of programmes to commemorate the two-year anniversary of the ninth National Assembly. He commended the soldiers for sacrificing their lives for the integrity of their fatherland and announced the donation of N10million for the hospital. He also assured that the National Assembly will ensure that more funds are allocated to the Armed Forces in the 2022 budget. Over 200 soldiers have sustained various…

Denmark star Christian Eriksen is awake in the hospital, the Danish Football Union said on Saturday, after he collapsed on the pitch during the Euro 2020 game against Finland in Copenhagen. “Christian Eriksen is awake and is undergoing further tests” at the hospital, the Danish federation said on Twitter, after the player was carried off the field having received CPR by medical personnel. UEFA said Eriksen had been “stabilised” after the match was suspended in the first half. Christian Eriksen collapses on the pitch during Euro 2020 match European football’s governing body added that a “crisis meeting” had taken place…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted 100,000 bottles of codeine syrup with a total weight of 15,325 kilograms at the Onne seaport, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The substance, cough syrup with codeine (100mg), packed in 500 cartons and concealed in a container marked MRKU 1565305, bearing imported food masks made in India, was discovered on Thursday, 10th June 2021 in a warehouse at the Onne port complex. This was disclosed in a statement signed on Saturday by the spokesperson of the agency, Femi Babafemi. The statement added that the substance was discovered during a joint examination with…

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Saturday joined hundreds of protesters who were expressing their grievances against the situation of the country. It was gathered that the governor who was on his way stopped to cheer and address the protesters around Bodija area of the capital city. The protesters had gathered as early as 7:30 AM at Mokola from where they marched to Sango enroute Ojoo area of the capital city. In a viral social media video, the Governor was seen addressing the crowd with a large number of the protesters chanting his name. It was gathered that the Governor…

Danish star Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch during Denmark’s Group B Euro 2020 match against Finland. The Inter Milan midfielder stumbled forward in the 43rd minute and then fell to the turf as Thomas Delaney looked to throw the ball towards him to restart play. English referee Anthony Taylor, alongside Danish players Delaney and Martin Braithwaite, among others, immediately waived towards the medical team to rush onto the pitch to assist the 29-year-old. Eriksen was quickly given CPR by medics, with both sets of players looking on with great concern. David Moyes signs three-year West Ham deal The match at…

Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has said that the State Security Network codenamed Amotekun Corps would metamorphosed into a State Police. Akeredolu who said he does not believe in secession stated that the many promises of June 12 have been dashed. Akeredolu who spoke in Akure at the 2021 Democracy Day celebration said there was no serious attempt to redesign the security architecture to respond to the demands of a nascent country as at the time of independence. He insisted that every federating unit in the country should have its own police for effective security. 57 killed by bandits in…

David Moyes has committed his future to West Ham by signing a new three-year contract with the club. Moyes, 58, had been in discussions with the Hammers over a new deal since the end of the season. The Scot is in his second spell with a side he led to a sixth-place finish and a Premier League club-record 65 points, as they qualified for the Europa League. “I am delighted to have committed my future to West Ham United,” said Moyes. The former Everton, Manchester United and Preston manager returned to London Stadium in December 2019 to replace Manuel Pellegrini.…

Wales fought back to draw with Switzerland in their opening game of Euro 2020, as Kieffer Moore marked his return to the starting line-up with what could prove to be a vital equaliser. In only his third start in nine matches under interim manager Robert Page, the Cardiff City striker was close to giving Wales an early lead when his header was superbly tipped over by Yann Sommer. Switzerland took control of the match from that point and, after squandering several chances, they eventually scored as the impressive Breel Embolo headed in from Xherdan Shaqiri’s corner. Wales were slow to…

Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has approved the suspension of the Emir of Zurmi, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, over his alleged involvement in banditry. The suspension came on the heels of Thursday’s attack on Kadawa village in the emirate in which more than 90 persons were allegedly killed by bandits. Head of Service and Acting Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, Alhaji Kabiru Balarabe, stated in Gusau on Saturday that the governor has also set up a committee to investigate the allegations. The committee has Malam Ibrahim Wakkala, a former deputy governor in the state as Chairman. 57 killed by bandits…