Author: David Great

The Mining Team of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has intercepted a trailer transporting stolen railway slippers in Bauchi State. The operation took place on June 20 along the Missu axis. According to the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), the slippers were concealed beneath sacks of sawdust — a method interpreted as an intentional effort to disguise the theft and vandalism of public infrastructure. The Managing Director of the NRC, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, confirmed the development in a statement released on Tuesday by the Deputy Director of Public Relations at the Corporation, Mr. Yakub Mahmood. “This is the…

Lyon have been officially relegated to France’s Ligue 2 following a decision by the National Directorate of Management Control (DNCG), which cited the club’s ongoing financial difficulties. Despite last-minute efforts to avert the demotion, the administrative body confirmed the drop to the second tier on Tuesday. Club president John Textor and director of football Mickael Gerlinger met with DNCG officials in a final attempt to provide financial assurances and avoid relegation. This meeting followed an earlier warning issued by the DNCG on November 15th, which indicated that the club’s future in Ligue 1 was in jeopardy unless it resolved its…

The Akwa Ibom State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the arrest of 312 drug suspects and the seizure of 803.672 kilograms of narcotics between June 2024 and May 2025. State Commander of the NDLEA, Mrs. Obot Bassey, disclosed this during a press briefing in Uyo on Tuesday as part of activities marking the 2025 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. This year’s event carries the theme: “The Evidence Is Clear: Invest In Prevention, #BreakTheCircle.” Providing a breakdown of the arrests, Bassey said 261 of the suspects were male and 51 were female.…

Middlesbrough have appointed Rob Edwards as their new coach, the English Championship club said on Tuesday, the former Luton Town manager replacing Michael Carrick after signing a three-year contract. Carrick parted ways with the second-tier side this month after they missed out on the promotion playoffs. “It felt instantly that this was right for me and it got me excited. If I was going to come back in, I wanted to come back in at a place where we had a chance, and we have a really good chance here,” Edwards said in a statement. Rob Edwards, 42, led Luton…

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has announced the suspension of its National Chairman, Shehu Gabam, citing allegations of financial impropriety and mismanagement of party resources. Also affected by the suspension are the party’s National Auditor, Nnadi Clarkson, and the National Youth Leader, Chukwuma Uchechukwu. The development was disclosed in a statement released on Tuesday by the SDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Araba Aiyenigba. According to the statement, “The suspended officials were linked to a series of unauthorised financial transactions, personal enrichment schemes, and diversion of funds without NWC approval.” Aiyenigba further stated that Gabam submitted an unapproved financial statement to the…

In a landmark move to halt years of violent conflict, the Tiv and Fulani communities in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State have signed a peace accord aimed at restoring lasting harmony. The peace initiative, held at the 6 Brigade Headquarters conference room in Jalingo on Monday, was facilitated by the leadership of the 6 Brigade/Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), under Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa. Describing the development as a crucial stride toward enduring peace, Brigadier General Uwa said the accord was part of the military’s ongoing non-kinetic peace strategy. “This move is part of the…

Victor Osimhen is reportedly willing to accept a weekly salary of just under £200,000 to join Manchester United, contrary to claims suggesting he is demanding £300,000 per week. This clarification was made by well-known transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano. Amid ongoing speculation that Manchester United’s new part-owners, INEOS, are hesitant to meet the Nigerian striker’s alleged high wage demands, Romano stated in an interview with Givemesport that those figures are exaggerated. “He just wants his current salary (around €12m net, £10.2m per season) to be respected, nothing different. Same as one year ago,” Romano explained, dismissing the £300,000-per-week claims as “wide…

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) advanced to the Round of 16 at the FIFA Club World Cup with a composed 2-0 win over Seattle Sounders, despite early nerves and a spirited showing from the MLS side. The European champions dominated possession and created a flurry of chances in the first half but had to rely on a stroke of luck to break the deadlock. A misdirected shot from Vitinha deflected off Seattle’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and into the net, giving PSG a fortunate lead before halftime. Seattle nearly capitalized on a PSG error early in the game when goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma gifted the…

Atletico Madrid became the first European team to be eliminated from the FIFA Club World Cup, bowing out despite a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Brazilian side Botafogo in Pasadena. Diego Simeone’s side needed a win by at least three goals to stand a chance of progressing, but struggled to break down a resolute Botafogo defence and ultimately paid the price for their earlier 4-0 defeat to PSG. Botafogo, despite losing on the night, advanced to the knockout stage on goal difference, ending Atlético’s hopes and continuing South America’s strong showing at the tournament. The match started slowly, with Botafogo looking…

A suspected cultist has been confirmed dead, and another arrested, following a violent cult clash in Umuahia, the Abia State capital, on Sunday. The state government disclosed the development during a press briefing held after the State Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor Alex Otti. Speaking at the briefing, the Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, described the incident as a “security breach involving cult groups.” “According to police reports, a resident around Imo Lane off Uzuakoli Road was macheted by a cult group. The incident attracted the attention of Operation Crush following a tip-off by a patriotic resident. When officers…