Plateau United forward, Vincent Temitope, was attacked by a knife-wielding fan on Sunday after their Nigeria Premier Football League match-day 33 defeat against Nasarawa United in Lafia. Nasarawa United had won 3-2 against their North Central neighbours before a video of the player being treated for a cut around his neck surfaced. Vincent missed a penalty and also scored a goal during the encounter. A Jos-based on-air personality with Jay FM, Rhairom Zamora, was the first to share the disturbing video, claiming that the attack was from the home fans. “Disturbing scenes after the match in Lafia. Vincent Temitope was...
Court Grants Nigerian Controversial Musician Portable, N1 Millonaire Bail In ‘Defamation’ Case.
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola known as Portable who was arrested on Saturday in Ogun State by the Kwara Police over allegations of criminal defamation, threat to life, incitement, and character assassination against fuji musician Saheed Osupa has been granted N1 million bail. His arrest followed a petition filed by Osupa, accusing him of using abusive and insulting language that could incite violence and damage his reputation. On Monday, the court ruled that the singer’s bail is conditional and that he must provide two sureties in like sum, one of which must be either the chairman or secretary of the...
Nigerian Football Legend Christian Chukwu dies at 74
Christian Chukwu, legendary former Super Eagles captain and coach, has died at the age of 74. His death occurred earlier today, though the exact circumstances remain unclear as of the time of this report. In 2021, Chukwu was forced to deny widespread false reports of his death, issuing a public statement during his 70th birthday celebration. “I am terribly embarrassed with this news that I am dead,” he had said then. “Several people have been calling me from across the world since the news broke. I am still investigating the source of the story.” Fondly known as “Chairman,” Chukwu was...
Algeria To Expel 12 French Embassy Officials
Algeria has asked 12 French embassy staff to leave the country within 48 hours, France’s foreign minister has said. Jean-Noël Barrot added that it was linked to the indictment of three Algerians in France on Friday, one of whom is a consular official. They are accused of involvement in the abduction last year of Amir Boukhors, 41, an outspoken critic of Algeria’s government who has an audience of more than one million people online. He had reportedly been granted asylum in France in 2023. Barrot urged Algeria to “abandon” the expulsions and said France was ready to “respond immediately” if...
Newcastle Complete League Double Over Manchester United For The First Time In Premier League Era
Manchester United were thrashed 4-1 by Newcastle United. The Magpies were clear favourites coming into the game, having been on a great run of form since clinching the League Cup at Wembley. However, only a few people expected such an embarrassing result for United. Newcastle went ahead in the 24th minute after an exquisite pass from Alexander Isak found Sandro Tonali. The Italian made no mistake in putting the ball into the back of the net. Alejandro Garnacho drew Manchester United level in the 36th minute. Diogo Dalot was the architect of the goal, setting up Garnacho, who calmly put...
Indonesia Government Detains Three Judges Over Palm Oil Bribery Scandal
In a move against judicial corruption, Indonesian authorities have arrested three judges from the Central Jakarta District Court. The arrests are linked to allegations of bribery involving the acquittal of major palm oil companies Wilmar Group, Musim Mas Group, and Permata Hijau Group in a high-profile corruption case concerning export permits. The suspect were detained late Sunday According to the AGO’s director of investigations, Abdul Qohar, revealed that the judges, Agam Syarif Baharuddin, Ali Muhtarom and Djuyamto, ruled that the companies had been exporting crude palm oil without government permits, but they decided that their actions did not fall under...
Gabon Coup Leader Wins Election By Huge Margin
Gabon’s military leader Gen Brice Oligui Nguema – who in 2023 led a coup that ended a near-60-year dynasty – has won Saturday’s presidential election with more than 90% of the vote, provisional results show. Ahead of the vote, critics argued that the new constitution and electoral code were designed to give Oligui Nguema a comfortable pathway to the top job. Some opposition heavyweights who could have posed a serious political challenge were excluded from the race. His election victory consolidates his grip on power, nearly two years after he masterminded the demise of President Ali Bongo, whose family had...
White House Physician Releases Detail Result Of Trump’s Annual Physical Says He Is In ‘Excellent Health.’
White House physician Sean Barbabella released a memo detailing the results of President Donald Trump’s annual physical on Friday, writing that the president is in “excellent health.” Trump exhibits “robust cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and general physical function,” Barbabella wrote. “His active lifestyle continues to contribute significantly to his well-being.” “President Trump’s days include participation in multiple meetings, public appearances, press availability, and frequent victories in golf events,” he continued. “President Trump exhibits excellent cognitive and physical health and is fully fit to execute the duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State.” The physical included diagnostic and laboratory testing, according to Barbabella’s...