Author: David Great

The Nigerian Air Force on Sunday said several terrorists were killed during an air interdiction on the Malum Forest in Kaduna State. According to the service, most of the terrorists are responsible for recent attacks on civilians, abductions, and cattle rustling within the Shiroro Local Government of Niger State. A statement by NAF spokesman, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, said the operation was carried out on Saturday, August 24, by the Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch. He said, “In response to the recent upsurge of terrorists’ activities targeting innocent civilians in Niger State, the Air Component of Operation Whirl…

Liverpool made it two wins from two in the Premier League, easing past Brentford 2-0 at Anfield. The Reds have now won their last six home matches against the Bees, each without conceding. Arne Slot became the first Liverpool manager since Graeme Souness in 1991 to win his first league match, and his competitive introduction to Anfield couldn’t have started much better for him. With just 13 minutes on the clock, Brentford were punished for pushing too many bodies upfield, leaving themselves exposed as Diogo Jota charged towards goal and slipped in Luis Díaz, who fired past Mark Flekken. Although…

The FCT police command has claimed that members of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) popularly known as the Shiite group have attacked five police officers, killing two and leaving three unconscious in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. The FCT police command on Sunday noted that the attack by Shiite Muslims on the police officers occurred at Wuse junction by the traffic light. The police say some arrests have been made but more arrests are expected to be made. Police spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, in a statement said that the was under control and that normalcy has been restored. “The FCT police…

Hezbollah launched hundreds of rockets and drones at Israel early on Sunday, as Israel’s military said it struck Lebanon with around 100 jets to thwart a bigger attack, in one of the biggest clashes in more than 10 months of border warfare. Missiles were visible curling up through the dawn sky, dark vapour trails behind them, as an air raid siren sounded in Israel and a distant blast lit the horizon, while smoke rose over houses in Khiam in southern Lebanon. Three deaths were confirmed in Lebanon and none in Israel, where damage appeared to be limited. Hezbollah indicated it…

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Nigeria’s 36 state governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Mr Nyesom Wike to “disclose details of any Chinese loans, liabilities, and other external borrowing obtained, and guaranteed by the federal government as well the terms and conditions for any such borrowing including the provisions on collateral.” SERAP urged them to “provide details of the repayment obligations regarding any Chinese loans, liabilities and other external borrowing obtained and guaranteed by the Federal Government, the interest rates on the loans, and any defaults, debt restructurings, and debt exposure to China…

Chelsea are considering Everton’s England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, 27, as a cheaper option than Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, 25, because of the Nigeria striker’s wage demands. (Sun) Osimhen’s relationship with Napoli hit the rocks after the striker had a fight at a nightclub in Naples. (Chronicle NG) Real Sociedad are in advanced talks to sign former Germany defender Mats Hummels, who is as a free agent after the 35-year-old left Borussia Dortmund at the end of last season. (Athletic – subscription required) Everton forward Neal Maupay, 28, is keen on a move back to his native France with Ligue 1 side Nice. (Nice-Matin via Get Football News France) Brentford are close to signing Brazilian…

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick heaped praise on striker Robert Lewandowski after the Poland captain scored a second-half winner to earn a hard-fought 2-1 LaLiga victory over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday. It was Lewandowski’s third goal in two games following his double that gave Barca a 2-1 fightback win at Valencia last weekend. “I know Robert (Lewandowski) really well and I don’t think he has returned to form because that’s how I have always seen him as a player,” Flick told DAZN. Under Flick’s management at Bayern Munich in the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons, Lewandowski scored 83 goals in 71 matches,…

Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder and CEO of Telegram, was reportedly detained at Bourget Airport near Paris on Saturday evening, according to French news outlets TF1 and BFM TV. Durov, who was travelling on his private jet from Azerbaijan, was arrested under a French warrant related to a preliminary police investigation into Telegram’s alleged role in facilitating criminal activities, reports Reuters. Telegram did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. The French Interior Ministry and police had no comment. TF1 said Durov had been travelling from Azerbaijan and was arrested at around 20:00 (18:00 GMT). In separate…

Leandro Trossard came off the bench to inspire Arsenal to a 2-0 win over Aston Villa – a major boost for the Gunners after suffering two Premier League defeats against the Villans last term. There was a delay to kick-off due to communication issues for the match officials, and there were further pauses in play so that Amadou Onana and Matty Cash could receive treatment, with the latter being forced off just 14 minutes into proceedings. The Gunners almost made the most of their temporary man advantage between the right-back going off and being replaced by Kosta Nedeljković, as Bukayo…

Troops of Joint Task Force, codenamed Operation Delta Safe, has paraded two suspects who specialised in the printing of fake documents to facilitate the sale of stolen crude oil in the Niger Delta region. JTF Commander John Okeke, told journalists on Saturday at the command headquarters in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital, that Magaji Musa and Umar Musa were arrested when troops stormed their Port Harcourt residence early on Tuesday. Okeke said, “This syndicate specialised in printing fake documents for stolen crude oil in the Operation Delta Safe Joint Operation Area. This syndicate is responsible for procuring fake documents to provide…