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Rivers United head coach, Finidi George, has expressed satisfaction with the outcome of his side’s clash with Power Dynamos, DAILY POST reports. The Pride of Rivers held the Zambians to a 0-0 draw at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium on Saturday. It was Rivers United’s first point in the group stage of the CAF Champions League, having lost their opening two games to holders Pyramids FC, and RS Berkane. Finidi confessed that they went into the game with the motive of securing maximum points but they are happy to avoid defeat. “We only defended in the second half. I think in…

The Gombe State Police Command on Sunday confirmed the neutralisation of three suspected bandits, recovery of arms and ammunition, and the rescue of kidnapped victims following coordinated security operations across border communities in the state. Speaking in a telephone interview with PUNCH online, the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, disclosed that security forces had earlier thwarted an attempted attack by bandits on Friday due to heavy deployment across vulnerable areas. “On Friday, they (bandits) tried to attack. Unfortunately for them, we have made serious deployment around that axis of Pindiga, Billiri, and Shongom, which are the state’s…

The Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun 1 Area Command, Idiroko, has confirmed an attack on its personnel at Akokoro area of Iwoye in Imeko-Afon Local Government of Ogun State. The command’s spokesperson, Mr Zakaria Chado, confirmed the attack by suspected armed smugglers in a statement on Sunday in Idiroko. Chado said the incident occurred while officers of the command, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted a 12-tyre truck suspected of conveying a large consignment of illicit drugs and other prohibited items. The spokesman said that two of its personnel were critically injured in the attack that happened on Thursday at about 4:00…

Senegal’s backup goalkeeper has revealed how watching Morocco’s ball boys frustrate Nigeria’s Stanley Nwabali helped the Teranga Lions win Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat. Senegal were crowned champions after edging hosts Morocco 1-0 in a tense final, with Pape Gueye’s extra-time winner settling the contest. However, in the semis and the final, battles involving towels and goalkeepers were as dramatic as the goal. Yehvann Diouf, stationed near Édouard Mendy’s goal during the final, was tasked with keeping his teammate’s gloves dry as rain began to fall. What followed became one of the most talked-about moments of the…

UFC fighter Cameron Smotherman spoke out following a scary moment at the pre-fight weigh-in for UFC 324 where he collapsed live on stage. “I obviously have got a lot of messages and I appreciate all of the genuine concern about me,” Smotherman, 28, told fans via Instagram on Friday, January 23. “I am completely OK. I’m good. I’m not entirely sure what happened.” Smotherman had just stepped off the scale during a live-streamed event on Friday morning when he collapsed and landed face-first on the stage. UFC announcers Laura Sanko and Daniel Cormier were audibly stunned as they expressed concern…

One of the Customs personnel injured during the attack by suspected armed drug traffickers on Thursday in OgunThe Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, Idiroko, has confirmed an attack on its personnel at the Akokoro area of Iwoye in Imeko-Afon Local Government of Ogun. Zakaria Chado, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed the attack by suspected armed smugglers in a statement on Sunday in Idiroko. Mr Chado said the incident occurred while officers of the command, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted a 12-tyre truck suspected of conveying a large consignment of illicit drugs and other prohibited items. The spokesman said…

Ranching livestock. Ultimately, transitioning from open grazing to ranching is not about erasing tradition or privileging one group over another. It is about aligning agricultural practices with the realities of a modern, densely populated, and security-conscious nation. Ranching offers a pathway to reduce violence, improve productivity, strengthen governance, and rebuild trust between communities and the state. While navigating the vast and often chaotic terrain of social media recently, I came across a short but compelling video analysing the prospects of ranching as a tool for strengthening Nigeria’s national security architecture. What initially appeared to be a routine agricultural conversation quickly…

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, says the good news for Nigeria is that its external reserves have now crossed $46 billion, the highest level in eight years. Bwala made this statement in a post on his official X handle on Sunday. Claiming that Nigerians ought to be happy with the current All Progressives Congress, APC-led administration, Bwala noted that the increased reserve will help the country meet all its obligations. He explained that the development “strengthens our economy, improves our ability to support the naira, helps meet international obligations, and builds investor confidence.…

The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Ogun 1 Area Command, Idiroko, has confirmed an attack on its personnel at Akokoro area of Iwoye in Imeko-Afon Local Government of Ogun. Mr Zakaria Chado, the Command’s Spokesperson, confirmed the attack, by suspected armed smugglers, in a statement on Sunday in Idiroko. Chado said the incident occurred while officers of the command, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted a 12-tyre truck suspected of conveying a large consignment of illicit drugs and other prohibited items. The spokesman said two of its personnel were critically injured in the attack that happened on Thursday, at about 4.00 p.m. According…

Liverpool has made contact with former Real Madrid manager, Xabi Alonso. According to Diario AS, Alonso has already received the first call from Liverpool despite the fact that he is now resting, and the response has been positive. Alonso was recently sacked as manager of Real Madrid and was replaced by Alvaro Arbeloa. The 44-year-old has also coached Bayer Leverkusen in the past and was successful during his time at the Bundesliga club. Alonso has played for Liverpool during his playing days as a professional footballer, and it is yet to be seen if he will say ‘yes’ to coach…