Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Customs Intercepts Smuggled Petrol, Sells To Oyo Residents At ₦630 per Litre. The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has sold approximately 20,000 litres of seized petrol to residents of Ibadan, Oyo State, at ₦630 per litre. The sale, conducted on Saturday at Afoo Filling Station in the Masfala area, was part of efforts to deter smuggling and make fuel accessible to the public during the festive season. The petrol, intercepted by operatives of Operation Whirlwind in the Oyo/Osun axis, included a tanker and 30 kegs containing 25 litres each. Comptroller Hussein Ejibunu, the national coordinator of Operation Whirlwind, revealed that…

403 Stranded Nigerians Safely Repatriated From Niger Republic. The Federal Government has successfully facilitated the return of 403 Nigerians, including children and infants, who were stranded in Niger Republic. The group, comprising 52 households, arrived in two batches and was received at the Nigeria Immigration Service Training School in Kano. The Federal Commissioner for the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), Hon. Aliyu Tijani, represented by the Commission’s State Coordinator, Mrs Lubah Liman, confirmed the details during a reception for the returnees. The group included 165 males, 56 females, and 182 children and infants. The first…

NANS Urges Federal Government To Address Hunger Crisis Amid Stampedes. The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on President Bola Tinubu to take immediate action to address the worsening hunger crisis in the country, which has led to tragic stampedes during the distribution of palliatives. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abeokuta, Ogun State, and signed by the Clerk of the Senate, Abdul-Yekinn Odunayo, NANS described the recent stampedes as a “national embarrassment.” The student body pointed to incidents in Ibadan, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, and Anambra State, where lives were lost, including those…

Red-hot Liverpool Demolish Spurs 6:3 To Extend Premier League Lead. Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to four points with a commanding 6-3 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, showcasing their attacking prowess in a ruthless display at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The Reds, led by manager Arne Slot, were in scintillating form, capitalising on every defensive frailty in an injury-depleted Spurs side. Luis Díaz opened the scoring in the 23rd minute with a well-timed header from Trent Alexander-Arnold’s pinpoint cross. Alexis Mac Allister doubled the lead with another header 13 minutes later, putting Liverpool firmly…

Bournemouth Humiliate Manchester United With A Stunning 3-0 Victory. Manchester United were booed off the pitch after a crushing 3-0 home defeat to high-flying Bournemouth, marking their third loss in four Premier League matches under manager Ruben Amorim. The result leaves United languishing in 13th place during the festive season, while Bournemouth climb to an impressive fifth, keeping their European ambitions alive. Dean Huijsen opened the scoring for the visitors in the 29th minute, capitalising on Manchester United’s well-documented frailty at set-pieces. Justin Kluivert doubled the lead from the penalty spot after being tripped by Noussair Mazraoui, and…

Gabriel Jesus Shines As Arsenal Thrash Crystal Palace. Gabriel Jesus delivered a masterclass performance as Arsenal stormed to a 5-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, moving to within three points of Premier League leaders Liverpool. The Brazilian striker, who netted a hat-trick against Palace in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals midweek, added two more to his tally, taking his goal count against the Eagles to five in just seven days. Arsenal started strongly, opening the scoring in the sixth minute when Bukayo Saka’s deflected cross fell to Jesus, who struck powerfully past Dean Henderson at the near…

Sorloth’s Late Strike Against Barcelona Sends Atletico Madrid To The Top Of La Liga. Alexander Sorloth came off the bench to deliver a dramatic injury-time winner as Atletico Madrid staged a comeback to defeat Barcelona and climb to the top of La Liga. Barcelona took the lead in the 30th minute when Pedri linked up brilliantly with Gavi before slotting a composed finish past Jan Oblak. Despite dominating large spells of the match, Hansi Flick’s side could not convert their chances, allowing Atletico to claw their way back into the game. Rodrigo De Paul capitalised on a defensive error…

Oleksandr Usyk Defeats Tyson Fury Again To Retain Heavyweight Titles. Oleksandr Usyk has once again proved his dominance in the heavyweight division by defeating Tyson Fury on points in their highly anticipated rematch in Saudi Arabia. The Ukrainian retained his WBA (Super), WBC, and WBO titles with a unanimous decision at Riyadh’s Kingdom Arena. In a close contest, the judges scored the fight 116-112 in favour of the 37-year-old champion. This victory extends Usyk’s professional record to 23 wins, maintaining his undefeated status and cementing his legacy as a generational great. The fight saw Fury, 36, showcase some of…

Southampton Appoint Ivan Juric As New Manager. Southampton have announced the appointment of Ivan Juric as their new manager on an 18-month contract, following the dismissal of Russell Martin last week. Martin was relieved of his duties after a crushing 5-0 defeat to Tottenham. Juric, 49, takes on the challenge of revitalising a struggling Saints side, currently sitting at the bottom of the Premier League table, nine points adrift of safety. The Croat, most recently in charge at Roma, expressed optimism about his new role. “I’m very pleased. I think it’s a really big challenge, but I’m very optimistic…

Tragic Stampedes In Nigeria Claim Dozens of Lives. Nigeria has been struck by a series of devastating stampedes over the past few days, claiming the lives of numerous individuals during events meant to bring joy and relief. This morning, ten people were tragically confirmed dead at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja. The stampede occurred during the distribution of food items, leaving many in shock and mourning on what was meant to be a day of giving. In a separate incident in Anambra State, 17 lives were lost in a similar stampede during a rice distribution event. The…

Dangote Refinery Partners With MRS To Distribute Fuel At ₦935 Nationwide. The Dangote Refinery has announced a strategic partnership with MRS Oil Nigeria Plc to make fuel available nationwide at MRS filling stations. Under this collaboration, petrol will be sold at ₦935 per litre across the country. This development marks a significant milestone in the Nigerian energy sector, as the Dangote Refinery, one of the largest in Africa, continues to play a pivotal role in reducing the nation’s reliance on imported fuel. The agreement is expected to enhance fuel availability and distribution, ensuring consumers have greater access to petrol…

Manchester City’s Struggles Deepen With Defeat At Aston Villa. Manchester City’s disappointing season continued as they suffered a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa, with goals from Jhon Durán and Morgan Rogers rendering Phil Foden’s late strike a mere consolation. The result saw City drop to sixth in the Premier League, nine points behind leaders Liverpool, despite having played two games more. Meanwhile, Villa leapfrogged the defending champions into fifth, keeping their hopes of a top-four finish alive. City have now endured nine defeats in their last 12 games across all competitions, extending their winless streak on the road…