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Attack plot to destroy state’s economy, says BECCIMA A Special task force set up by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu has arrived in Makurdi, Benue State, in continuation of an ongoing investigation into the attempted murder of Governor Samuel Ortom. The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Frank Mba, issued a statement to this effect in Abuja yesterday. Adamu had ordered an extensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack and attempt on Ortom’s life at his farm in the outskirts of Makurdi on Saturday, March 20, 2021. The statement indicated that the team, led by DCP Abba Kyari,…

Tyson Fury’s father John has cast doubt over whether his son’s fight with Anthony Joshua will go ahead, reports rte.ie. Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, had claimed the pair signed a two-fight deal, but Fury Snr insists it means nothing until a date or venue has been arranged. He added that the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic means it is not the right time to stage such a showpiece bout. Fury Snr said on BT Sport: “What have they signed? They’ve signed nothing in my eyes. They’ve got no date, no venue, no nothing. “What does it mean if you…

Nigeria on Saturday defeated Benin in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier played in Porto Novo, with a stoppage-time winner from second-half substitute Paul Onuachu sending Super Eagles fans into raptures and shattering Beninese hearts. In a game that wasn’t entirely played behind closed doors, as hundreds of Beninese fans, contrary to the rules stipulated by CAF, managed to find their way into the Stade Charles De Gaulle, the Super Eagles had to wait until the very dead to confirm their superiority over the Squirrels. With the clock ticking down, a cross into a packed Benin penalty area landed at…

That is a million-Dollar question. When Bill Clinton was President of the USA and he visited Nigeria for the very first time, one of his very first comments was to ask about the great Super Eagles of Nigeria. Global recognition started from the World Cup hosted by the United States of America in 1994. On that occasion, the Eagles stunned the whole World with exceptional performances until they were stopped by Italy in a match that the country was in full control of until 14 minutes to the end. Since then, the Super Eagles have become a household name and…

When South African student Itumeleng Chalele left his hometown of Qwaqwa — once a tribal “bantustan” where blacks were contained during apartheid — he was bursting with hope. Armed only with his admission document and money for the registration fees, he set off in 2016 to begin a degree in logistics at the University of Johannesburg. But five years later, the 23-year-old has accrued the equivalent of nearly $9,000 (7,600 euro) in student debt, despite benefitting from a partial government grant. In January, he was locked out of his honours programme. “It has been a difficult experience. Every year has…

• It’s Expensive, Disruptive To Call For Separation Of Nigeria, Aregbesola Warns • It’s Ill-Wind That Will Blow No Good Yoruba leaders and elders have disagreed over the self-determination agenda being championed by some critical stakeholders in the Southwest. For the Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE), the moves by Sunday Adeyemo (Igboho) and his associates might consume the people of the Southwest if the agenda is not dropped. Secretary General of YCE, Chief Kunle Olajide, speaking in Osogbo yesterday, on behalf of the group, criticised Igboho, elder statesman, Prof. Banji Akintoye, and others for declaring that the Yoruba are no…

• Ohanaeze Condemns Action, Preaches Peace Who is killing security officers in the Southeast? Why have security officers and their establishments suddenly become targets for invading gunmen, who disappear with their rifles? What are the motives of those behind the attacks and how far do they intend to go? These and many others are perhaps the unanswered questions on the lips of many residents of the Southeast, as apprehension mounts over the attacks. While many have feared it could be a calculated attempt to lay bare the security apparatus in the zone and then launch an attack on the ordinary…

The Premier League announced on Friday that heading guidelines for training in the professional game are set to be in place for the start of next season as concerns grow over health risks for players. Campaigners have long called for a reduction in the amount of heading done in training at the senior level to cut the risk of long-term brain injury. A 2019 study carried out in Scotland found that professional footballers were three-and-a-half times more likely to die from the neurodegenerative disease compared with members of the general population. England 1966 World Cup winner Bobby Charlton has recently…

The Borno House of Assembly has passed a Vote of Confidence on Gov. Babagana Zulum. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that an online media outfit had reported that the House was working towards impeaching the governor for gross misconduct. Speaker of the House, Abdulkarim Lawan told newsmen after an emergency sitting on Friday in Maiduguri that the story was totally untrue. Lawan said that the House decided to pass the vote of confidence on the governor because of his outstanding performance especially in the execution of projects across the state. He said that the lawmakers were surprised about…

World football’s governing body FIFA on Friday said it will not sanction the German national team for its T-shirt protest in support of human rights before a World Cup qualifier. Germany head coach Joachim Loew said he supported the players after they wore black T-shirts with white lettering to spell out “Human Rights”, aimed at 2022 World Cup host nation Qatar, before Thursday’s 3-0 win over Iceland. “It was a sign that we stand up for all human rights in the world, no matter where,” said Loew after the qualifier in Duisburg. FIFA prohibits political statements during its matches, but…