Author: Opalim Lifted

Man United skipper Bruno Fernandes scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner to give his side victory in their all-British match with Rangers at Old Trafford. Rangers’ fans were still celebrating what they thought was a famous draw after Cyriel Dessers had brilliantly levelled Man United’s opener with an 88th-minute drive into the bottom corner from the edge of the area. But Fernandes cut those celebrations short when he got on the end of Lisandro Martinez’s angled cross to the far post and drove a first-time shot through Jack Butland’s legs. From his seat in the directors’ box, legendary Man United boss…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have killed Aminu Kanawa, the second-in-command to Bello Turji, a “notorious terrorist leader”. Edward Buba, director of defence media operation, said in a statement on Wednesday that the troops also inflicted severe injuries on Dosso, Turji’s younger brother; Danbokolo, one of his closest allies; and several other commanders. “Sequel to the ongoing military onslaught on terrorists in the North West region between 20-21 January 2025, troops of operation Fansan Yamma have neutralised the second-in-command of notorious terrorist leader Bello Turji, namely Aminu Kanawa,” the statement reads. “The troops also inflicted…

Jeremiah Useni, a former minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), is dead. Useni, a retired army officer, died on Thursday at the age of 82 after a protracted illness. Gyang Bere, director of press and public affairs to Caleb Mutfwang, the governor of Plateau, confirmed his passing in a statement late Thursday. Mutfwang described Jeremiah Useni’s passing as a “tremendous loss” to his family, the Nigerian Armed Forces, Plateau state, and the nation. The governor said his exemplary leadership left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s security and political landscape through steadfast commitment. He noted that Jeremiah Useni’s tireless efforts…

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) disclosed that its operatives have rescued the wife of Hakeem Odumosu, a retired assistant inspector-general of police (AIG). On January 16, the victim was whisked away by four masked men while entering her home in Arepo, Obafemi Owode LGA of Ogun state. The abductors reportedly took Odumosu’s wife through a swampy area to an unknown destination after dragging her out of her sport utility vehicle (SUV). In the wake of the abduction, the police command in Ogun said it had deployed officers to investigate the incident. On Thursday, Muyiwa Adejobi, force spokesperson, announced that operatives…

It was 11:45 AM on another Monday. I had a very important meeting scheduled for 12 noon. I booted up my PC, adjusted my MTN MiFi in the best position I could find, and hoped for a smooth connection from service provider. The network connection was incredibly terrible. I clicked “Join Meeting” on the Zoom link, but nothing happened. A second attempt, then a third and fourth, all met with the same frustrating delay: the “connecting notification” on the Zoom app spun endlessly. My frustration mounted with each passing minute. It was now 12:05 PM, and I was already running…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved printers to stop the passport crisis in Atlanta and New York in the United States following a petition from Nigerians in Diaspora. The Minster of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, acknowledged the receipt of a petition bothering on appeal for passport printers in Atlanta and New York Consulates. To address this issue, the minister in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Alao Babatunde, on Thursday has since approved and directed the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to immediately deploy new printers to the passport offices in both cities. According to Babatunde, these printers are ready for…

Adekunle Gold, the singer, is set to co-produce a documentary titled ‘The Odyssey’ celebrating Yoruba music. The documentary chronicles a hundred years of Yoruba music history, from its emergence as a popular category in the 1930s to its current global domination with today’s Afrobeats. In a statement on Wednesday, White House Productions said the documentary will feature interviews with prominent Yoruba music artistes, promoters and band members. It will examine the influence of religion on its evolution over the years. The statement also said the documentary aims to present Yoruba music in a way that appeals to both local and…

Real Madrid gave their ambitions to defend their Champions League title a huge boost with a comfortable win to eliminate Red Bull Salzburg. After losing three of their opening six games, Madrid looked more like their usual selves as they dispatched the Austrians with a first-half double from Rodrygo, before a goal from Kylian Mbappe and two from Vinicius Jr – taking his tally to 101 for the club – followed after the break. This win and results elsewhere guarantee Real Madrid at least a play-off spot, and they are one point off the automatic qualification places, with a visit…

Man City’s chances of Champions League progress are in peril after they lost a two-goal lead to slump to defeat against Paris St-Germain at Parc des Princes. On a torrid, rain-lashed night in Paris, all the frailties that have haunted Man City in a season of decline were laid bare as Pep Guardiola’s side crumbled dramatically in the face of PSG’s pace and creation. Man City’s defeat means they risk elimination from the Champions League as they stand 25th in the table, having to win their final game at home to Club Brugge next Wednesday. It was pure theatre in…

Arsenal all but secured their place in the last 16 of the Champions League with a comfortable 3-0 win over Croatian side Dinamo Zagreb at Emirates Stadium. Only a heavy defeat in Girona next week will prevent the Gunners – who are third – finishing in the top eight places and therefore bypassing the play-off stage of the competition. Arsenal took the lead in the second minute when Gabriel Martinelli’s cross was cushioned into Declan Rice’s path by Kai Havertz and the England midfielder hammered the ball past Zagreb keeper Ivan Nevistic. Havertz added a second on 66 minutes -…