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August 7, 2023

August 7, 2023 IFMNEWS

Female Soldier Shoots Captain During Adamawa Curfew

In a shocking incident at a checkpoint in Yola, the state capital of Adamawa, a female soldier enforcing the curfew imposed by Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has killed a Major.

The curfew was put in place after hoodlums looted government warehouses, including palliatives intended to alleviate the impact of fuel subsidy.

The Lance Corporal identified as NKIRU allegedly engaged in a confrontation with civilians at the Fire Service Round About during the curfew. She insisted that motorists returning home must turn back, even when some of them revealed they were essential workers on duty.

When the Captain attempted to intervene, the female soldier, who had her rifle cocked, accidentally fired, resulting in the tragic death of the Major.

The victim was immediately rushed to the Federal Medical Centre in Yola, where he was pronounced dead. The female soldier was apprehended by fellow soldiers and taken into custody.

Reports suggest that she had a history of allegedly harassing civilians and showing aggression with her weapon at the slightest provocation.

August 7, 2023

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Comedian AY Responds to Fire Incident at His Lagos Residence

Renowned Nigerian comedian, Ayodeji Makun, popularly known as AY, has responded to the recent fire incident that struck his Lagos residence on Sunday.

A viral video captured by a social media user, @Postsubman, showed the alarming scene as AY's house was engulfed in flames, with the roof of the multi-story building on fire.

Following the incident, numerous colleagues and fans of AY, including his younger brother and fashion designer, Yomi Casual, expressed their sympathies to the comedian and his family.

Grateful for the safety of his loved ones, AY took to his Instagram page to share videos and pictures of his wife and children currently on vacation abroad.

He emphasized the importance of family and faith, stating, "Family and God. That is what's important. Everything else comes and goes. Can't wait to join you guys in the US in a few days."

As of now, the cause of the fire outbreak remains unknown, and further investigations are underway.

August 7, 2023

August 7, 2023 IFMNEWS

Niger Coupists Adamant As Deadline Expires

The military junta in Niger shows no signs of backing down as the one-week ultimatum given by ECOWAS to step down and allow President Mohamed Bazoum's return to office has expired.

Despite threats of regional military intervention, the coup plotters have garnered significant support from the civil population, with thousands rallying in Niamey and other major cities.

Amid the escalating crisis, the Nigerian Senate has passed a resolution urging President Bola Tinubu to engage in diplomatic efforts to address the political situation in Niger Republic.

Clarifying misconceptions, Senate President Godswill Akpabio stated that President Tinubu did not seek Senate approval for military deployment against the Coupists but instead sought approval for the implementation of ECOWAS resolutions as the Chairman.

August 7, 2023

August 7, 2023 IFMSPORTS

Paris St-Germain, Kylian Mbappe, Striker Excluded from First Team Training

Paris Saint-Germain's all-time leading goalscorer Kylian Mbappe will not train with the first-team squad when they step up preparations for the start of the Ligue 1 season on Monday.

The France forward has been in a contract stand-off with PSG amid a desire to join Real Madrid. His current contract expires next summer, and PSG are keen to sell him now and secure a transfer fee rather than let him go for nothing.

As a result, Mbappe was left out of PSG's touring squad for their pre-season trip to Asia. He subsequently refused to meet with representatives of Al-Hilal, who made a world record offer to bring him to the Saudi Pro League.

It is understood that Mbappe will now train with the 'loft' group, which is a group of players who are not seen as part of the club's first-team plans this season.

PSG sources say their most recent attempt to broker a solution to the situation was to offer Mbappe a guaranteed sale clause in his contract for the end of this season. This offer was rejected.

After years of underachievement at Champions League level with their 'galactico' model of signing superstar players, PSG are now going down a different path. They are understood to be close to completing a deal for Benfica's Goncalo Ramos, who scored a hat-trick for Portugal at last year's World Cup in Qatar.

PSG are expected to pay 80m euros (£69m) for the forward.

The situation with Mbappe is a complex one, and it is unclear what the next steps will be. However, it is clear that PSG are determined to sell him, and they are unlikely to back down from their demands.

What does this mean for PSG?

The decision to train Mbappe with the 'loft' group is a clear sign that PSG are no longer counting on him for the upcoming season. This is a significant development, as Mbappe is one of the best players in the world, and his absence will be a major blow to PSG's hopes of winning the Ligue 1 title and the Champions League.

It is also worth noting that PSG are close to completing a deal for Ramos, who is a talented young player with a lot of potential. This suggests that PSG are already looking to the future, and they are prepared to move on from Mbappe.

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