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In the last 9 years after this post in 2017, Ronaldo has only scored 11 free kicks.
Messi, in that time frame, has scored 41 free kicks.
They’ll whine you about longevity, but we know who won the World Cup at 35 and who bossed it at 39.
41 free kicks in 9 years. Compare it to 11.
Jankare’s downfall: How an armed enforcer’s reign ended in violent internal feud
By: Zagazola Makama
The rise and eventual downfall of Jankare, popularly known as “Jan Kare Uban Alfahari,” has continued to attract attention following his reported death in a violent internal dispute with another armed actor several months ago.
Jankare was known for his frequent appearances in the media, where he reportedly projected an image of strength, boasting about his influence and displaying weapons believed to be in his possession.
His public posture, according to accounts circulating about his activities, portrayed him as a powerful and feared figure who believed he could intimidate others through his reputation, connections and access to weapons.
However, the image of invincibility eventually came to an end when a dispute reportedly erupted between him and another armed individual.
The disagreement escalated into a violent confrontation that resulted in Jankare’s death, bringing to an abrupt end the activities of a man who had built his reputation around fear, weapons and intimidation.
His reported downfall has since been cited by observers as another example of the dangers associated with violent networks, where disputes among armed actors can quickly turn against members of the same group.
The circumstances surrounding his death also underscore a recurring pattern in conflict environments: individuals who accumulate weapons and influence outside lawful structures can eventually become victims of the same violence they help sustain.
UPDATE!
Hassan releases more evidence, accusing Senator Shehu Buba of training terr0rists & supplying them with weapons.
The world can’t continue to ignore all this evidence.
🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪: Journalists and photographers will continue to be BANNED from attending the arrivals of France players at Clairefontaine.
Instead, the French Football Federation’s own photographers and videographers will capture the players arriving and then provide the footage to media outlets for FREE use.
'Expats' And The New Scramble for African Cities
A new scramble for African cities is happening. Driven by foreign salaries, strong currencies, and short-term rentals, desirable neighborhoods across the continent are pricing out the locals who live and work there.
Drawing parallels between historical colonial spatial segregation and present-day economic dynamics, we examine how parallel expat economies operate and highlight the need for housing policies that protect local communities.
“On behalf of every Nigerian mother and family, I’m writing this open letter to FrieslandCampina WAMCO, the makers of Peak Milk, Three Crowns, Olympic and Coast Milk.
Peak Milk has been around for more than 70 years. Our mothers trusted these brands and handed them down to us, and now we are about to hand them over to our children. Suddenly, something appears to have gone wrong with these products we have trusted for decades.
At some point, we made excuses that perhaps some people were producing fake milk. But now, we have come to realise that, alongside the fake products in the market, some of the products that have gone bad are reportedly original products from your brand.
At this point, we are scared, we are asking questions, and we deserve answers.”
—Ms Dooshima publicly appeals to FrieslandCampina WAMCO.
“In the next 3–4 years, I am going to invest $10 billion in power, but I am going to cancel my steel business. We Africans shouldn’t allow over 600 million of our people to sleep in darkness. This will be a major transformation for Africa.”
—Aliko Dangote
VIDEO: Nigeria Records First Tele-Robotic Surgery As Surgeon Operates On Abuja Patient From Ogun
Nigeria has recorded its first tele-robotic surgery, with a surgeon remotely performing a complex kidney cancer operation on a patient in Abuja from Mowe, Ogun State.
The procedure, a robot-assisted right radical nephrectomy to remove a cancerous kidney tumour, was conducted by Redeemer’s Health Village in collaboration with RoboMed Global. The surgeon operated the robotic system in real time from a Toumai console at the facility in Ogun State, while the patient was at Nisa Premier Hospital in Abuja, about 500 kilometres away.
Credit: X| RedeemerHealthVillage
“Don’t ever let money change you, it can change your look and appearance that is you Look fresher and start smelling nice, I have 3 drivers but you’ll never know they are drivers, call them my brothers I feed & cloth them well, I tell every rich friend I have pay your staffs well if it’s 100k upgrade it gradually to 200k & give them Bonus too, some Lamborghini drivers are paid 70k naira in Lagos”
——Ola of Lagos
I asked Aliko Dangote about all the memes and excitement about "the people's IPO" and he says it's not just for Nigerians but for people across Africa.
Africa's richest man says the refinery will be Africa's most profitable company and promises a stadium annual general meeting
OPERATION HADIN KAI CLARIFIES RECIRCULATED 2016 AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL REPORT ON GIWA BARRACKS
The attention of Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), has been drawn to the recirculation of an old report attributed to Amnesty International, alleging death of detainees, including children, died at Giwa Barracks, Maiduguri. The report, which dates back to 2016, concerns allegations relating to detention conditions during that period and has no connection with events or conditions at the facility in 2026. Its current recirculation without the appropriate historical context is therefore misleading and capable of creating the false impression that the reported deaths are recent occurrences.
For clarity, the Amnesty International report was published in May 2016 and the figures contained therein relate to alleged deaths recorded between January and May of that year. While the report represents Amnesty International’s account of events at the time, its contents should not be presented as a current development, fact, or used to characterise the prevailing situation at the facility a decade later.
In this regard, Headquarters OPHK urges media organisations, online platforms and members of the public to exercise due diligence when reproducing archival reports, particularly those concerning sensitive security and humanitarian matters. Such reports should be accompanied by their original dates and relevant context to ensure that historical allegations are not inadvertently presented as current events or used to generate unnecessary public apprehension.
Meanwhile, the Joint Investigation Centre at Giwa Barracks continues to operate in accordance with extant Nigerian laws, established procedures and applicable international standards. The Centre places emphasis on the welfare, lawful treatment and rehabilitation of detainees, including access to necessary care, skills acquisition and vocational training, as well as Western and Islamic education. The Centre also maintains engagement with relevant humanitarian and human rights organisations, while access has been granted to national and international media organisations in 2026 to observe its activities and prevailing conditions.
Accordingly, OPHK reiterates its commitment to professional conduct, respect for applicable laws and standards, and the continuous improvement of the management and welfare of persons in its custody. The Joint Task Force remains focused on the effective discharge of its mandate to restore lasting peace and normalcy across the North East through sustained and professionally conducted operations.
The public is therefore encouraged to verify the date, source and context of security related reports before accepting or sharing them, particularly when such reports concern events from previous years. OPHK further calls on media organisations to uphold responsible and accurate reporting by clearly distinguishing historical reports from current developments in the North East.
MOHAMMED GONI
Captain
Acting Military Information Officer
Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East)
Operation HADIN KAI
MAIDUGURI
20 September, 2026
A LIFE OF LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE
AIR VICE MARSHAL ABUBAKAR YARO ABDULLAHI, OFR
He did not start at the top.
His journey began as a young boy in uniform at the Air Force Military School, Jos.
From there came the Nigerian Defence Academy and the 41st Regular Combatant Course.
In September 1994, he was commissioned as a Pilot Officer into the Nigerian Air Force.
Then the sky became his workplace.
Over the course of his flying career, AVM Abdullahi became qualified on multiple platforms, including the L-39ZA, Dornier Do-228, C-130 Hercules and 737NG, accumulating more than 5,000 flying hours.
But his career was never confined to the cockpit.
He commanded the 301 Heavy Airlift Group and later served with the 011 Presidential Air Fleet, where he became Fleet Operations Officer and subsequently Commander.
He went on to serve as:
✓ Air Officer Commanding, Logistics Command, Ikeja
✓ Air Officer Commanding, Air Training Command, Kaduna
✓ Director of Operations, Headquarters Nigerian Air Force
✓ Deputy Theatre Commander, Operation FANSAN YAMMA
✓ Acting Force Commander, Operation FANSAN YAMMA
✓ Chief of Policy and Plans, Nigerian Air Force
His operational experience spans both international and domestic missions.
🇱🇷 United Nations and ECOWAS missions in Liberia and Guinea-Bissau
🇳🇬 Operation PULO SHIELD / DELTA SAFE
🇳🇬 Operation LAFIYA DOLE / HADIN KAI
🇳🇬 Operation AWATSE
🇳🇬 Operation FANSAN YAMMA
His professional development has also taken him beyond Nigeria, including the Senior Staff Course in Ghana and National Defence Course at the College of Defence Management, India. He also holds a Master's Degree in Management Studies.
His decorations include:
✓ Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR)
✓ Distinguished Service Star (DSS)
✓ Field Command Medal of Honour (FCMH)
✓ Field Command Medal (FCM)
✓ Passed Staff Course (psc)
✓ Higher Defence Management Course (hdmc)
From a young student at Air Force Military School to a senior commander in the Nigerian Air Force, his story is a journey through the cockpit, operational theatres, command appointments and the highest levels of military planning.
That is more than a list of appointments.
It is decades of service.
A life spent learning to fly, learning to lead and ultimately helping shape the force he joined as a young man.
Today, he serves as the Chief of Policy and Plans of the Nigerian Air Force, a position at the centre of strategic planning for the Service.
CELEBRATE THOSE WHO HAVE GIVEN THEIR LIVES TO SERVICE WHILE THEY CAN STILL SEE IT.
Thank a serviceman today.
Pray for our troops always.
Support the men and women protecting Nigeria.
God bless Air Vice Marshal Abubakar Yaro Abdullahi, OFR.
God bless the Nigerian Air Force. ✈️
Five Fulani reportedly killed in targeted attack by Berom Militia near Barkin Ladi
By: Zagazola Makama
Five Fulani men were reportedly killed after gunmen opened fire on a vehicle conveying them from Barkin Ladi towards Jos South in Plateau State.
According to preliminary information obtained by Zagazola Makama, the victims were reportedly travelling to a market when the vehicle came under attack close to a security checkpoint along the route.
Sources said the occupants were unable to escape as the attackers opened fire on the vehicle, killing all five persons inside.
The identities of the deceased and the precise circumstances surrounding the incident were still being verified as of the time of filing this report.
The incident comes amid continuing targeted attacks and reprisal by both the Fulani and local communities in part of Plateau state.
This morning, as I stepped out of our masjid after Subhi prayer, a woman approached me and asked if I was the person she had been looking for. She said she needed support for her three children with school uniforms and materials; one of them is deaf.
Their father was working at Shagalinku Restaurant but was recently laid off.
Since the beginning of September, we have supported several children in our community to return to school, and I also have a similar request for a young girl.
In Sha Allah, by the end of the month, with our salaries and support from other sources, we will get these children back to school.
If anyone is willing to support, please reach out. Every contribution can make a difference. May Allah reward you abundantly.
Immediately Dangote Refinery started selling fuel and making money,
Tony Elumelu bought Seplat Energy one of Nigeria’s largest independent oil and gas companies,
and doubled its valuation from about $500 million to over $1 billion in a year.
Make sure your friends give you updates too.
One buys crude oil.
The other one explores the oil.
If you calculate you will understand
It’s control
Relationships make you rich, not money.
🚨 Sevilla manager Luis Garcia Plaza: “There are some things I can't understand in football… how is Raphinha out of the Ballon d’Or top 30?!”.
“Raphinha not being nominated is something that I don't understand”.
This notorious bandit commander ali has been captured by security forces @ kankara axis of katsina state by security forces.. He is well known for posting heartbreaking pics of kidnapped victims in their camps.. He was in mayanchi axis around 2024....