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December 9, 2021

December 9, 2021 IFMNEWS

President Buhari Condemns Sokoto Bus Attack

President MUHAMMADU BUHARI has expressed sadness over the gruesome murder of travellers by bandits at Isa local government area of the state.

Bandits had on Tuesday ambushed the travellers who were migrating to other parts of the country due to the activities of the bandits and Boko Haram insurgents and opened fire on them.

Initial reports said 42 persons were burnt to death and several others injured by the bandits.

But the State Commissioner of Police, KAMALUDEEN OKUNOLA, confirmed that 23 people were killed in the attack.

The President, who reacted to the incident in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, FEMI ADESINA, vowed that the perpetrators of the attack would not go unpunished.

Governor Sanwolu Describes Death Of Students In Lagos Accident As Devastating: Orders Closure Of Ojodu School

Lagos State Governor, BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU, on Wednesday described the death of some students of Ojodu Grammar School in the Isheri area of the state as devastating.

A truck had on Tuesday crushed some students to death and injured several others after they closed from school.

The state government had ordered the immediate closure of all schools affected by the accident till January.

In a condolence message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. GBOYEGA AKOSILE, the governor expressed sadness over the incident and described the death of the students as sad, unfortunate, and avoidable.

President MUHAMMADU BUHARI also commiserated with parents, relations and friends of Ojodu Grammar School over the sad and painful loss of the promising lives that were cut short in the tragic incident.

Brazil Legend Pele Back In Hospital For Treatment On Colon Tumour

Brazil legend Pele is in hospital for treatment for a colon tumour.

The three-time World Cup winner had surgery to remove a colon tumour in September, with the hospital saying at the time that he would also need to have chemotherapy.

Sao Paulo's Hospital Albert Einstein said the 81-year-old was in a stable condition and would be discharged in the next few days.

The hospital also said Pele was now "continuing" his treatment.

Pele said on Twitter last month that he was "fine" and "feeling better every day" following his release from hospital in September.

He had been having treatment at the hospital since 31 August after the tumour was detected in routine tests.

His health has been a concern in recent years. He had prostate surgery in 2015 after he was admitted to hospital for the second time in six months, and he was admitted again for a urinary infection in 2019.

Pele is Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 77 goals in 92 games and one of only four players to have scored in four World Cup tournaments.

Chelsea Miss Out On Top Spot After Zenit Draw

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel said his players "changed their behaviours" after taking an early lead against Zenit St Petersburg as they drew their final Champions League group match.

A dramatic equaliser from substitute Magomed Ozdoev four minutes into added time meant holders Chelsea failed to top their group.

Ozdoev scored a stunning half-volley from the edge of the box after Chelsea had come from behind to lead 3-2 with minutes left.

Timo Werner scored in both halves and also set up Romelu Lukaku after Zenit had come from 1-0 down to lead 2-1.

But Ozdoev's strike meant Chelsea finish behind Juventus, who beat Malmo.

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