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Release names of terrorists’ sponsors – Former Sports Minister Dalung tasks Nigerian govt

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6 months ago

September 26, 2025

Former Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung, has called on the Federal Government to release names of terrorists’ sponsors if it wants Nigerians to believe it is truly fighting terrorism and insurgency in the country.

The Plateau State-born politician who made the call in a statement on Thursday, accused the Nigerian government of repeatedly failing to name or prosecute sponsors and financiers of terrorism in the country despite several promises and mounting evidence which it claimed to have gathered.

In the statement, Dalung noted that instead of the government acting decisively and promptly, it has resorted to distractions and half-truth.

Citing the recent comments by the lawmaker representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Yusuf Gagdi, who vehemently kicked against the idea of creating a state police, Dalung said both Gagdi’s stance and the reluctance of the government to name and prosecute terror sponsors were both hypocritical and absurd.

He stressed that even in Gagdi’s own constituency in Plateau State the people have suffered from attacks, kidnappings, killings, and displacement while little accountability has followed.

Dalung challenged Gagdi’s position that governors cannot be trusted with state police, arguing that the federal government-controlled security system has shown no better performance.

Dalung also recalled allegations against several public figures as sponsors of terrorists and wondered why those fingered have not been invited by the DSS for questioning.

“Senator Shehu Buba of Bauchi South has been accused in media reports of aiding terrorists but there is no record that he has been invited by the DSS,” Dalung said.

He also claimed former Kaduna State Governor, Nasiru El-Rufai, has, on different occasions, accused the National Security Adviser, NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, of supporting bandits but he has not been arrested and prosecuted.

The former Minister further stated that Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, had previously promised to publish names of financiers; but that promise has not been fulfilled.

“Past instances like when the UAE reportedly submitted the names of Nigerian terrorist sponsors to the government, are still fresh but the allegations have remained neither published nor prosecuted.

“Nigeria is nearing a breaking point. Unless names are released, prosecutions initiated, and constitutional reforms, such A’s state and community policing, enacted, Nigeria risks further insecurity, displacement, and erosion of trust in government,” he emphasized.

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Chelsea mathematically out of title race after 3-0 defeat to Everton

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2 days ago

March 21, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

Chelsea are now mathematically out of the Premier League title race.

This follows their 3-0 drubbing in the hands of Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday night.

Liam Rosenior’s men came into the match with 48 points, looking to keep pace with the teams in front of them.

However, Beto opened the scoring for the hosts in the first half, before adding a second after the break.

Chelsea barely threatened Everton and looked flat for most of the game, before Iliman Ndiaye added a third.

The result means the Blues cannot match the 70 points that league leaders Arsenal currently have with seven matches left.

Champions Liverpool are also on the verge of being mathematically ruled out, as they have 49 points.

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Super Eagles player bounced me from Iheanacho’s room — Osimhen

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2 days ago

March 21, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, has claimed that a senior member of the Super Eagles squad in 2017 sent him away from a hotel room during his first call-up to the national team.

According to the 27-year-old, it was Kelechi Iheanacho who intervened and welcomed him inside.

Osimhen revealed this while appearing on a Twitch livestream with comedian, Carter Efe in the early hours of Saturday.

He said: “When I came, I met Iheanacho. And I told him, ‘ah, see me, I’m gonna carry your boots.’ So he said I should come to his room so, he gave me his room number.

“So, as I got to his room — I don’t just want to mention the name — he had a roommate. So, as I knocked on the door, the roommate opened the door. So, he like bounced me out of the room.”

Osimhen refused to reveal the identity of the player who sent him away.

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AFCON 2025; Drama as Senegal Reportedly Relocates Trophy To Military Base After CAF Decision (Video)

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3 days ago

March 20, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

Drama as Senegal reportedly relocates AFCON trophy to military base after Confederation of African Football (CAF) viral decision.

‎It would be recalled that CAF stripped Senegal of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, awarding it to Morocco instead.

This decision came after Morocco appealed the result of the January 18 final, where Senegal won 1-0 in extra time.

‎ According to the CAF Appeal Board, Senegal had forfeited the match due to their players walking off the pitch in protest of a penalty awarded to Morocco, citing Articles 82 and 84 of the AFCON regulations.

The controversy surrounds the AFCON final, where Senegal’s players walked off the pitch in protest of a late penalty awarded to Morocco.

In a clip circulating on the microblogging platform, X (formerly Twitter), a young man with glasses is seen holding the AFCON trophy surrounded by military personnel.

The clip captures the military personnel’s excitement as they support the trophy, with an officer recording the moment.

In a recent development, Senegal has announced plans to appeal the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), with some officials and players expressing outrage and disappointment.