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Sixteen-year-old Rio Ngumoha delivered a dream moment for Liverpool after coming off the bench to score a dramatic 100th-minute winner against 10-man Newcastle United at St James’ Park. The teenager’s late strike sealed a 3-2 victory for the champions and extended Newcastle’s winless run in league meetings with the Reds to 18 (D5, L13). Although Ngumoha played no part in the match, pre-game discussions were dominated by the ongoing transfer saga surrounding Alexander Isak. Tensions were evident on Tyneside, where home supporters rallied behind manager Eddie Howe before kickoff. The game began at a frantic pace. Ryan Gravenberch, back from…

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has demolished more than 1,000 shacks and illegal structures obstructing a major road corridor in Karsana, near Bunkoro District in Gwarinpa. The Director of Development Control, Muktar Galadima, disclosed this on Monday during a citywide sanitation operation by the FCTA joint task force. He explained that the exercise targeted illegal squatters and individuals of “questionable character” residing in the area, while indigenous homes were deliberately spared. “Today’s exercise is along the proposed Ring Road 3 corridor at the intersection of N16 and RR3, where we have Mab Global Estate. You can see the shanties,…

The Nigerian Army’s 9 Brigade, Ikeja, has arrested a 36-year-old man, identified as Animashaun Khalid, for allegedly impersonating a senior officer. He was later transferred to the Lagos State Police Command for further investigation. According to a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the suspect was caught at the popular Arena Market, Oshodi, carrying a forged military identification card that presented him as a Major. “The suspect was arrested at the Arena Market, Oshodi, with a counterfeit Nigerian Army ID card carrying his name and the rank of Major. Soldiers immediately handed him…

Former Minister of Education, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration, describing its policy choices as poorly executed despite being well-intentioned. Speaking on Monday at a panel session during the Nigerian Bar Association conference in Enugu, Ezekwesili stressed that defending the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) government had become a difficult task due to its policy missteps. “It is a tough job to have to defend the APC government. You can do the right policies but if you do it the wrong way, there will be a problem,” she said. Ezekwesili pointed to the removal of fuel subsidy…

Frontline Nigerian lawyer, Chief Mike Ozekhome, has urged the Attorney-General of the Federation, AGF, Lateef Fagbemi, to step down if President Bola Tinubu refuses to heed his legal advice. Ozekhome made this call while faulting the Federal Government’s decision to withhold funds meant for local governments in Osun State, describing it as a purely political action. According to him, President Tinubu may not be receiving the right legal direction from Fagbemi, especially after the AGF reportedly advised the Ministry of Finance in a letter to release LGA allocations to the sacked All Progressives Congress, APC, officials in Osun. The lawyer…

The Federal Government, through the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), has shut down 22 illegal Colleges of Education operating across the country. According to information contained in the commission’s report of achievements, the discovery was made during a nationwide crackdown on unlicensed institutions. “The NCCE identified and shut down 22 illegal Colleges of Education operating across the country. “The NCCE conducted personnel audit, financial monitoring in all the 21 federal colleges of education,” the commission said. The action follows President Bola Tinubu’s recent directive urging the National Universities Commission (NUC), the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), and…

Kylian Mbappé struck twice as Real Madrid eased past Real Oviedo with a 3-0 victory at the Estadio Municipal Carlos Tartiere, extending their unbeaten run against the newly-promoted side to seven matches in LaLiga. Xabi Alonso, who began his league campaign with a narrow 1-0 win over Osasuna, saw his team secure back-to-back wins without conceding. Although Alonso and his squad are still getting used to each other, they have managed to pick up successive wins in LaLiga without conceding. In a surprise decision, Vinícius Júnior started on the bench, with Rodrygo taking his place. The Brazilian forward forced the…

Manchester United were left frustrated after a missed penalty from Bruno Fernandes proved costly, as Fulham battled back to earn a 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage. The visitors made a strong start, with Matheus Cunha narrowly missing the target from distance before striking the post following neat link-up play with Patrick Dorgu and Mason Mount. Despite their dominance, United were denied by Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno, who pulled off key saves to keep Fernandes and Cunha at bay. Their best chance of the first half came when Calvin Bassey fouled Mount inside the box. However, Fernandes squandered the opportunity to…

Nigerian troops under Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), have neutralised more than 35 fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) during a coordinated counteroffensive in Kumshe, a border town in Borno State. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication, the terrorists, who advanced from the Gulumba Gana axis, launched an assault on military positions in the early hours of Saturday but were repelled by heavy firepower. The clash left at least 35 ISWAP fighters dead. Reports said some wounded insurgents were evacuated to the Zangeri camp near Gulumba Gana, while others were…

Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Igboho, has turned to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, for help in securing presidential intervention over his lingering status on the Federal Government’s wanted list. Igboho, who was declared wanted by the Department of State Services (DSS) in July 2021 over alleged stockpiling of arms, visited the monarch at the Ile Oodua Palace, Ile-Ife, on Saturday, accompanied by associates and supporters. During the visit, the activist tendered an apology to the Ooni for his past criticisms. He pleaded with the monarch to intercede with President Bola Tinubu on his behalf.…