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Premier League outfits Chelsea and Arsenal are set to join PSG in the race for the acquisition of Napoli star-forward Victor Osimhen. As it stands, the Nigerian clinical goal-scorer has been increasingly distanced from a stay with the Partenopei as the summer window has progressed. Despite having taken part in training sessions with the squad, the 25 year-old has missed the Azzurri’s most recent friendly match. Whilst Osimhen has reached an agreement in principle with Ligue 1 giants PSG, the French side has put their pursuit on halt as they are not too keen to match club owner Aurelio De…

INTERPOL on Monday, revealed that “hundreds of thousands of dollars” are being laundered out of Nigeria to other African countries and across the world every hour. The organisation also said money laundering across Africa and the entire world has assumed a monstrous dimension, adding that it would require a concerted efforts of every security agencies in Nigeria and other countries. Garba Baba Umar, the INTERPOL Vice President for Africa, revealed this at EFCC Academy, Abuja. The INTERPOL official said the organisation has launched what he described as “Silver Notices Against Money Laundering”, saying it is in a bid to frontally…

The Niger chapter of Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has called on Christians not to join the planned nationwide protest scheduled for August 1 to 10. This was contained in a message to Christians in the state signed by Bishop Bulus Yohanna, chairman of CAN, in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the message was also read in the churches across the state on Sunday. CAN said the protest might be hijacked by hoodlums and selfish groups to cause havoc in the country and maim innocent citizens. “Genuine protest can easily be seized by hoodlums and selfish…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has accused the candidates who lost out in the 2023 presidential election of sponsoring the planned nationwide protest. He spoke on Monday at the State House, Abuja, after he witnessed President Bola Tinubu’s signing of the new minimum wage bill into law. Some individuals & organisations in the country have planned a nationwide protest over the hardship occasioned by the economic policies of the Tinubu administration. The senate president however, said those who lost the election thought they could use the protest to claim the mandate through the back door. People who probably do not have…

The United States, United Kingdom, and Canada have issued travel alerts to their nationals in Nigeria, warning of potential violence during the planned #EndBadGovernance protest on August 1. The three countries cited past incidences of confrontations between security agencies and protesters as the basis for their caution. In separate statements, the US, UK, and Canadian embassies urged their citizens to avoid areas where protests are expected to take place, highlighting the likelihood of clashes and potential risks to safety. In preparation for the demonstration, the Nigerian police have recalled all personnel on non-essential duties. A memo dated July 25, 2024,…

A notorious terrorist, Mohammed Bello Turji Kachalla, commonly known as Turji, has reiterated his accusation that the current Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, supports terrorism in Nigeria’s Northwest region. In a recent video shared by security expert Zagazola Makama on X, Turji alleged that Matawalle, the immediate former governor of Zamfara State, has ties to bandits. State reporters understands that Matawalle’s previous tenure as governor was marked by heavy criticism due to insecurity issues that plagued Zamfara state under his administration. The fresh accusation followed a previous denial by Matawalle’s camp after Turji initially linked him to terrorist…

Some Boko Haram terrorists have reportedly attacked Jakana Police station in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State, killing a policeman and a woman, while carting away arms and ammunition. It was learnt that the terrorists ambushed the security operatives as they arrived at the police station around 1:00am and engaged in a gun duel with the officers until 3:00 am. Security sources who spoke with Daily Trust said the insurgents also set ablaze two patrol vehicles and a motorcycle. The source said, “They overpowered them and gained access into the police station and looted arms and ammunition and destroyed…

The United States, United Kingdom, and Canada have issued security alerts to their nationals in Nigeria, warning of potential violence during the planned #EndBadGovernance protest on August 1, 2024. In separate travel advisories, the three countries cautioned their citizens to avoid areas where confrontations between security agencies and protesters might occur, citing historical precedents. This week, the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, led by the All Progressives Congress (APC), faces significant pressure as Nigerians prepare to protest against perceived bad governance. The widespread discontent among the populace, unless a last-minute change occurs, signals a potential confrontation with the Federal…

Prof Chris Mustapha Nwaokobia Jnr., Convener of Country First Movement has said that the planned hunger protest was long overdue, as hunger, inflation, price hikes, food scarcity and suicidal pain have become the tapestry of a nation endowed by God with amazing resources. According to him, “Now that the day and the moment is upon us, I expect the Government to quickly proceed with fundamental reforms and reset rather than wasting resources on the Cashtivists and pseudo progressives presently cashing out pretending to have solutions to the looming protest. They know nothing about it, and can do nothing to stop…