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The Kano State Police Command has arrested eight suspected thugs for attempting to disrupt the inauguration of the four newly appointed commissioners at the Government House on Thursday. The state Police Commissioner, Usaini Gumel who confirmed the arrest on Friday, said the suspects posed a security threat at the Government House while the inauguration ceremony was ongoing at the Council Chambers. Gumel warned that those who cause security breaches or disrupt the peace where critical government activities and functions are being conducted will be arrested and prosecuted. “Enough of clusters of “Yan Jagaliya” (thugs) loitering around Government House, Audu Bako…

Today’s tittle-tattle is counting down the daysWith Marcus Rashford enduring a season of poor form on the pitch and apparent lax discipline off it, where better for the forward to seek a fresh start than, er, Paris Saint-Germain? The French champions, aware that they may lose one over-scrutinised wantaway star forward in the summer, want a replacement and it seems Rashford would fit the bill if Kylian Mbappé departs, reports the i. He’d cost PSG’s Qatari owners a fair whack, mind, given that Rashford is under contract at Manchester United until 2028, and that in the summer of 2022 they…

Recap Friday’s Premier League and FA Cup news conferences, plus reaction to FA Cup replays being scrapped:Man City: Guardiola – Palmer was 'asking to leave for two seasons'Chelsea: Pochettino – Palmer grateful to CityMan Utd: Garnacho apologises to Ten HagArsenal: Arteta – ‘We will give it a good go’Team news: De Bruyne and Haaland, Lerma, Nkunku, Timber, Maguire, Calvert-Lewin, Awoniyi, SemenyoFA 'understand concerns' about replays being scrapped'No agreement with EFL' before FA Cup announcementTimothy Abraham and Ben CollinsThanks for joining us for a busy day of European reaction plus the latest news on the Premier League, FA Cup and Women's…

In a proactive move to address humanitarian crises and combat terrorism, the Economic Community of West African States has announced significant funding allocations aimed at aiding internally displaced people, refugees, asylum seekers, and communities affected by conflicts across the region. In October 2023, there were 6,976,470 forcibly displaced by conflicts and violence, and stateless persons in the ECOWAS sub-region, including 6,352,346 IDPs and 624,124 refugees and asylum-seekers. Nigeria and Burkina Faso host the highest displaced populations with 3,578,996 and 2,062,534 individuals respectively. Niger hosted the highest refugee population by far, with 325,419 individuals. ECOWAS and the UN Refugee Agency, in…

West Ham supporters were arrested 89 times during the 2022/23 season, more than any other club, while there were 2,264 football-related arrests across the campaignWest Ham have once again finished top of the table for football-related arrests, which have reached a nine-year high. Hammers fans were arrested 89 times for football related incidents during the 2022/23 season, according to the latest figures from the Home Office. The report revealed that there were 2,264 football-related arrests last season in in England and Wales, which is the highest number since 2013/14 and an increase of 66 on the previous season.However, football matches…

Soldiers returning from a military operation in Nigeria’s Northeast were met with cheers and celebrations from local residents recently. The troops, who were on Operation Desert Sanity III, had been deployed to combat insurgents in the Sambisa and Timbuktu Triangle regions. The Nigerian Army disclosed this in a video shared on its official X account on Friday. The caption read, “In a heartwarming display of gratitude and solidarity, local communities in Nigeria’s Northeast region have extended a warm welcome to heroic troops of the Nigerian Army following a successful operation in the notorious Sambisa and Timbuktu Triangle areas. “The operation…

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19th April 2024 The Nigerian Army has released the traditional ruler, Clement Ikolo, earlier declared wanted and arrested over the gruesome murder of 17 soldiers in Delta State on 14 March 2024. The monarch was declared wanted by the Defence Headquarters alongside seven others for alleged involvement in the act. He was released to Senator Ede Dafianone who stood surety. He was released during a brief at Army Headquarters by the Director, Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu. Details later… Abiodun Sanusi The PUNCH journalist, Sanusi, has over six years media experience covering metro, entertainment, politics, civil societies, foreign…

Fenerbahce and Olympiacos head into the second leg of their Europa Conference League quarter-final with the tie delicately poised.Although the visitors hold a 3-2 lead on aggregate, the momentum is with the home side after their stirring fightback in Greece last week.© ReutersEven having put together some of their best domestic form in recent memory, Fenerbahce face the prospect of ending the season without silverware unless luck goes their way.Ismail Kartal’s side sit two points adrift of leaders Galatasaray in Super Lig, despite collecting 85 points from 32 matches, and the title race could hinge on their head-to-head on the…

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