Author: David Great

A group of armed bandits attacked the Gora community in Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State on Tuesday night, killing a young man and kidnapping his grandfather. The deceased, identified as Bashir Auwalu, was reportedly shot dead during the violent raid, while his elderly grandfather was whisked away by the assailants. A security analyst, known as Bakatsine, disclosed the incident on Wednesday through a post on X (formerly Twitter). “Yesterday night, bandits stormed Gora in Safana LGA, Katsina State. They killed a youthful person identified as Bashir Auwalu and kidnapped his grandfather,” the post read. As of the time…

Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan on a five-year contract worth 55 million euros (£46.3m), a source confirmed on Wednesday. Reijnders, 26, joined Milan in 2023 on a five-year deal, which he further extended until 2030 in March. He has made 104 appearances for the club in all competitions, winning one Italian Supercup title. He impressed during the 2024-25 season, scoring 15 goals in all competitions as he was named the Serie A’s best midfielder, despite Milan finishing eighth in the league. Reijnders, who has also made 22 appearances for the…

The Rivers State Police Command has apprehended a suspected car thief, Felix Clark, along Abacha Road in the GRA area of Port Harcourt. According to a statement issued by the spokesperson of the command, Superintendent Grace Iringe-Koko, the suspect was intercepted while riding a bicycle during a routine patrol by operatives from the Anti-Cultism Unit. “On Wednesday, May 5, 2025, at 11:30 hours, operatives from the Anti-Cultism Unit, led by Assistant Superintendent of Police Attah Alih, intercepted Felix Clark, who was riding a bicycle along Abacha Road, GRA,” the statement read. Upon searching the suspect, officers discovered seven master keys…

An outbreak of diphtheria has been confirmed in Edo State, resulting in two deaths, according to the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole. Speaking during an emergency response meeting in Benin City on Tuesday, Oshiomhole said five cases of diphtheria had been confirmed at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), with two fatalities already recorded. The emergency meeting brought together representatives from the World Health Organisation (WHO), UNICEF, local health authorities, and other critical stakeholders to develop a coordinated response to the outbreak. Describing the situation, Oshiomhole said the outbreak was “a serious cause for concern,” and cautioned…

Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has announced the establishment of the Olusegun Obasanjo Leadership Institute (OOLI), a platform aimed at addressing Africa’s persistent leadership challenges. In a statement released by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, Obasanjo described the new institute as a movement designed to close the leadership gaps hindering development across the continent. He explained that although OOLI is not a military outfit, it will adopt some positive elements from military training, as well as methodologies from institutions like the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos. The former president emphasized that the goal…

The Mahmuda terror group has launched another deadly attack, killing three residents in Duruma village, located in the Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara North Senatorial District. The attack reportedly occurred on Tuesday morning while local hunters from the area were away in Ilorin for a presidentially approved National Forest Guard training. The training is part of a wider initiative to bolster community security through the arming and tactical training of local forest guards. According to sources in the area, the terrorists struck during the absence of the local hunters, brutally slaughtering three villagers. The victims were immediately buried by…

Troops of the 3 Division and Operation Safe Haven have neutralised a bandit and recovered weapons during a successful intelligence-led operation at the border between Plateau and Taraba States. In a statement released by Major Samson Nantip Zhakom, Media Information Officer of Operation Safe Haven, the operation was launched following a tip-off about an impending bandit attack on communities in Kampani Zurak, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. He stated, “During the operation, troops made contact with the criminals at their concentration area at Dutsen Zaki High Ground in Wase LGA of Plateau State. In an exchange of fire,…

Tottenham forward Son Heung-min is a target for Saudi Arabian clubs and Spurs could choose to cash in on the 32-year-old South Korean as they look to generate transfer funds. (Telegraph) Inter Milan have have made contact with Como manager Cesc Fabregas about the former Spain midfielder taking over as their new manager following the departure of Simone Inzaghi. (Sky Sports Italia – in Italian) Inzaghi has been linked to a Saudi Arabia club. Italian media reported that Inzaghi will join Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal and will lead them in the Club World Cup in the United States. (Chronicle…

The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, arraigned one Ewulum Chimeze Felix on an 11-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence, stealing, possession of fraudulent documents and forgery to the tune of N23,500,280 (twenty-three million, five hundred naira two hundred and eighty kobo) before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. Chimeze allegedly promised to help the petitioner obtain a United Kingdom visa, work permit as well as a certificate of sponsorship to travel abroad. He, however, allegedly reneged on his promise…

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has confirmed he turned down a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal, citing his desire to keep competing at the highest level and be part of new manager Ruben Amorim’s rebuilding project at Old Trafford. Speaking at Portugal’s pre-match press conference ahead of their Nations League semi-final clash against Germany in Munich, Fernandes revealed the Saudi club had made a tempting approach. “The president of Al Hilal called me and asked me if I wanted to move there,” Fernandes said. “The club waited for me to think about my future.” Despite reports suggesting…