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Somtochukwu Okwuoha, 26-year-old Nigerian Master’s student at Dundee University, Scotland, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison for making terrorism threats against staff and students of the school, BBC reported on Friday. Somtochukwu, an international energy studies student, will also be deported after a Peth Sheriff Court found him guilty of the charge. Witnesses revealed how the student had claimed to have a military background and was capable of making bombs and unleashing a deadly virus on the city. Somtochukwu, who arrived in the United Kingdom in 2021, also stated that he had enlisted the terror group ISIS to…

Luton lived up to their pledge of making it “a special day” for convalescing captain Tom Lockyer by beating Newcastle United at an emotionally charged Kenilworth Road. Andros Townsend headed home the Hatters’ winner against his former club in Luton’s first Premier League game since Lockyer’s collapse at Bournemouth seven days earlier. Townsend held up Lockyer’s number four shirt in celebration after the goal—one of a number of tributes paid by Hatters’ players and fans to their stricken skipper before, during, and after the game. Only the woodwork denied Luton a more straightforward victory, as Ross Barkley struck the bar…

Tottenham Hotspur moved into the Premier League top four after beating Everton in a thrilling encounter. Richarlison opened the scoring against his former club with his fourth goal in three matches, before Son Heung-min doubled Spurs’ advantage. Everton deservedly pulled a goal back through Andre Gomes in his first Premier League game since May 2022. But Tottenham move above Manchester City, absent from league action due to the Club World Cup, into fourth. Defeat for Everton ended a four-match winning run and left them just four points above the relegation zone. 10-man Tottenham beat Forest to keep top-four hope alive…

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has signed a new deal that runs until 2026 with the Italian club. The 24-year-old scored 26 Serie A goals in 32 appearances in 2022-23 as he helped Napoli win their first league title in 33 years. The African Footballer of the Year, who managed 31 goals in all competitions last season, was crowned the Italian footballers’ association player of the year earlier this month. He also named as the African Footballer of the Year for 2023. The African Footballer of the Year said in November that he made a decision that was “good for his…

West Ham scored twice in six minutes to condemn Manchester United to their eighth Premier League defeat of the season at the London Stadium. It took 72 minutes of a drab encounter for West Ham to find the opener when Lucas Paqueta lifted the ball into Jarrod Bowen’s path, and the Hammers’ top scorer this season bundled past Andre Onana. Mohammed Kudus, who has scored in his last three home games for the Hammers, latched onto Kobbie Mainoo’s defensive error to drill into the bottom corner and double the home side’s lead. Manchester United have won just one match out…

The Gombe State Police Command on Saturday warned against the sale of knockouts, fireworks, unauthorized use of sirens, covered number plates, and the removal of motorcycle silencers. Gombe State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mahid Abubakar, said the decision is part of the command’s effort to intensify security to ensure the safety and well-being of citizens during the Yuletide celebrations. He disclosed that the measures were the Commissioner of Police Hayatu Usman’s proactive approach to prevent criminal activities and maintain relative peace for a hitch-free celebration across the state. The statement partly reads, “In his address during the monthly conference…

Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has regained his freedom from the Kuje Correctional Centre upon fulfilling his bail requirements. The spokesperson for the Kuje Correctional Centre, FCT, Adamu Duza, verified the development with our correspondent, stating, “I can confirm to you that he (Emefiele) has met his bail conditions, hence he has no reason to remain in our facility. He met his bail condition and was released past 2 p.m. yesterday (Friday).” The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja had granted Emefiele bail of N300 million over alleged procurement fraud. Justice Hamza Muazu granted the…

Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, allegedly used proxies and purchased Union Bank of Nigeria, as Jim Obazee, special investigator appointed by President Bola, disclosed in his report. The late Alhaji Isa Funtua, an ally of former President Muhammadu Buhari, was also fingered alongside Emefiele in the acquisition of Keystone Bank and Polaris Bank. The acquisitions were carried out separately over time, as seen in the report submitted to President Tinubu on December 20, 2023. “Access to some of the documents through credible sources has yet to be made public, Daily Trust reported on Saturday”.…

Julian Alvarez scored twice as Manchester City won the FIFA Club World Cup for the first time by beating Fluminense in Saudi Arabia. Pep Guardiola’s side, taking part in the tournament after winning last season’s Champions League, made the ideal start as Alvarez struck inside the first minute, chesting in from close range after Nathan Ake’s long-range strike hit the post. They added a second before the break when Nino turned Phil Foden’s cross into the back of his own net. Foden then got on the scoresheet himself in the second half when he darted through the middle to prod…

The Federal Government has declared Monday and Tuesday, December 25 and 26, 2023, and Monday, January 1, 2024, as public holidays to mark Christmas and New Year’s Day celebrations in Nigeria, respectively. The Hon. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, felicitates with Christians and all Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora on this occasion. Dr. Tunji-Ojo enjoined Christians to emulate the life of Jesus Christ in his practice and teachings of humility, service, compassion, and patience. He stressed that peace and security are critical prerequisites for economic development and…