Correctional Service confirms attack on Kuje prison
The Nigerian Correctional Service has confirmed that there was an attack on the Custodial Centre in the Kuje area council of the Federal Capital Territory. In a statement by its spokesperson, Umar Abubakar, in the early hours of Wednesday, he said the armed squad of the service in collaboration with other security agencies responded to the attack. He, however, said calm had been returned to the area. The statement was titled, “Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kuje attacked by gunmen.It read, “I wish to confirm that at about 2200hrs, some yet-to-be-identified gunmen attacked the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kuje, in
Terrorists attack Buhari’s advance team, kill two policemen
Suspected terrorists on Tuesday, near Dutsinma, Katsina State, ambushed the convoy of cars conveying the Presidency’s advance team of security guards, protocol and media officers, killing two policemen in the process. The Presidency officials were travelling to Daura ahead of the trip of the President, Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to his hometown for Sallah. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, confirmed the attack in a statement without confirming the casualty figure. The statement titled “Gallant presidential guards repel attack on advance team ahead of President’s visit” read, “The Presidency has described
Transfer rumours: Pogba, De Ligt, Torres, Solomon, Hickey, Diaby
by Sedara Oluwadara Juventus have reached an agreement to re-sign midfielder Paul Pogba, 29, on a four-year deal after the France World Cup winner's contract expired at Manchester United. (Sky Sports) Chelsea hope to complete the signing of one of their two defensive targets this week, with negotiations continuing for Netherlands internationals, Juventus' Matthijs de Ligt, 22, and Manchester City's Nathan Ake, 27. (Standard) However, Bayern Munich have reached a verbal agreement with De Ligt in a blow to Chelsea's hopes. (Sport1 in German) Tottenham are still keen on signing Villarreal's Spain international defender Pau
BREAKING: LMC Order remaining NPFL fixtures of 2021/2022 to be played Simultaneously
By Sedara Oluwadara The Nigeria football league body, League Management Company (LMC) has ordered remaining fixtures of the 2021/2022 to be played Simultaneously across all centers due to fairness and equity in the league, BSNSports.com.ng reports. In a communique issued by the Chief Operating Officer Sahilu Abubakar stating that: "In pursuance of the league body on fair play and equity, we may please ensure that all logistics are put in place for seamless conclusion of the season." However, it will be a battle to finish among six Nigeria
