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Manchester United have confirmed that Marcus Rashford will not play for the club next season. The Red Devils revealed their decision when gave out the England international forward’s no.10 shirt to a new signing, Cunha. Football transfer guru, Fabrecio Romano, reports that Ruben Amorim’s side has also told the player’s agent Cunha has taken his shirt. “Man United also confirmed that Rashford’s representatives were informed that Matheus Cunha would be taking his number 10 shirt,” Romano wrote on X. “It’s definitely over between United and Rashford.” He went on to add that the England forward could end at LaLiga giants,…
The head of cattle herders in the Mahanga community of Jol district in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, Ardo Mahmud Adam, has denied allegations that they harbour terrorists and bandits who carry out attacks in the communities. The accusations, they say, are unfounded and aimed at tarnishing their image. Farming communities in Riyom, particularly, the Berom ethnic group, have repeatedly accused Fulani herders in Mahanga of sheltering armed groups responsible for attacks in the area. Ardo Adam who vehemently denied the allegations during a visit by the fact-finding committee set up by Governor Caleb Mutfwang, dismissed the allegations,…
The Lagos State House of Assembly is advancing legislation to establish a modern correctional service centre, aimed at delivering both custodial and non-custodial interventions in line with contemporary correctional reforms. Titled the “Lagos State Correctional Service Bill 2025,” the Members’ Bill seeks to promote a rehabilitative and reintegrative approaches to offender management, with the broader goal of reducing repeat offences and enhancing public safety. Chairman of the House Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, Public Petitions and LASIEC, Oladipo Ajomale, explained that the bill reflects global standards in correctional practice, moving beyond punitive measures to prioritising reform and reintegration. He noted…
Concerted efforts are ongoing to flush bandits and kidnappers out of communities invaded in Lafiagi and Patigi Local Government Areas of Kwara State, DAILY POST can report. Leading the clearance operations is a Nupe woman in collaboration with security operatives, according to credible sources who requested anonymity. Recall that some communities in Kwara, including Ndeji, Gbugbu, Lafiagi in Edu Local Government and Lata Nna in Patigi Local Government Area of the state have witnessed more attacks by bandits and kidnappers in recent weeks. Two victims recently abducted at Ndeji in Edu Local Government, Abass Daniyan, a petrol dealer and his…
Super Falcons head coach, Justine Madugu says his team is focused on their opening fixture against Tunisia at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports. The West Africans will begin their quest for a 10th title against the Tunisians in Casablanca on Sunday. The nine-time champions are in buoyant mood heading into competition having defeated eternal rivals Black Queens of Ghana 3-1 in a friendly on Sunday. They have tasted defeat just once in their last five outings. Madugu stated that they are focused on the task ahead. “We are very focused on our realisable and achievable…
Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca has provided the latest update on midfielders Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia ahead of his side’s FIFA Club World Cup tie quarter-final tie with Palmeiras. Maresca’s side will take on Palmeiras in the last-8 fixture on Saturday after beating Benfica in the Round of 16. Speaking at his pre-match interview, the Italian said Caicedo is currently suspended. He also revealed that Lavia had a problem in Chelsea’s last game, adding that the player’s fitness is not clear. “We aren’t sure if Romeo Lavia can be fit,” Maresca said. “He had a small problem at the end…
Each Real Madrid player will receive a bonus of €1 million if they win the Club World Cup, Diario AS reports. Real Madrid are currently in the quarter-final of the ongoing Club World Cup in the US. The Los Blancos had eliminated Juventus from the Round of 16 stage a few days ago. Xabi Alonso’s side will face Borussia Dortmund in the last-8 this weekend for a place in the semi-final. Recall that Dortmund defeated Monterrey 2-1 in their last-16 encounter. The kick-off time for the Real Madrid vs Dortmund match is 9:00 pm Nigerian time.
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the recent attack on Kwalajiya village in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State by the Lakurawa terror group. The Sokoto State chapter of the PDP described the attack as a barbaric and heart-wrenching tragedy. In a statement issued on Friday by the Publicity Secretary, Hassan Sahabi Sanyinnawal, the party expressed sorrow over the Lakurawa attack that led to the death of 15 residents earlier in the week. PDP described the incident as shocking, and commiserated with the families of the victims, including seven persons who sustained injuries and called on security agencies to…
Former Arsenal midfielder, Thomas Partey, has been charged with five counts of rape. Partey only became a free agent this week after his contract with the Gunners ran out. The 32-year-old has now been charged with five counts of rape. Partey has also been charged with one count of sexual assault. Two of the counts of rape relate to one woman, three counts relate to a second woman, and the one count of sexual assault relates to a third woman. The incidents are alleged to have taken place between 2021 and 2022. He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’…
A man, identified as Limam Muhammad Baba, has been arrested for allegedly killing his biological father, Malam Baba Siti, during a heated argument in Uzum Village, Giade Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The incident, which occurred around 10:15 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, was reported by security analyst Zagazola Makama in a post on X on Friday. According to the post, an argument broke out between Limam and his father, which led to Limam hitting him on the head with a stick. “The victim collapsed on the spot and lost consciousness,” Makama wrote. Makama revealed that police sources confirmed…