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Troops arrest suspected gunrunner linked to notorious terror kingpins in Katsina

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  Troops of 17 Brigade, Operation FANSAN YANMA have arrested a suspected gunrunner allegedly involved in supplying weapons and ammunition to terrorist groups operating in the North-West.   The suspect, identified as Saidu Rabiu, aged 25, from Wagini in Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State, was arrested on May 15, 2026, at about 10:20 a.m. Troops acted on credible intelligence and swiftly mobilised to the General Hospital, Batsari, where the suspect was reportedly receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness.   He was subsequently arrested at the hospital without resistance and moved  for interrogation.   Preliminary investigation allegedly linked the suspect to the supply of military-grade weapons and ammunition to several notorious terror kingpins operating in the region, including Bello Turji, Ado Aliero, and other criminal commanders identified as late Kachalla Black and Yellow.   Troops said the suspect is currently in custody and undergoing...

Michael Jackson said he was abused as a child, Friend claims

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  In a stunning disclosure published on May 16, 2026, Emmy-winning producer Geoffrey Mark alleged that pop music legend Michael Jackson confessed to being molested as a child. Mark, a close friend who spent time with Jackson during intimate gatherings in the late 1990s and early 2000s, stated that the King of Pop detailed being “inappropriately touched by an adult” during his years as a child performer.   Geoffrey Mark   He said However, rather than recognizing the behavior as criminal, Jackson had normalized the predator's actions, referring to the encounters as "playtime." The disclosure comes at a time when worldwide audiences are focusing on the singer's legacy through the hit musical biopic Michael. While the film has approached half a billion dollars in box office earnings, it does not include Mark's accounts or the various public allegations of child molestation that followed Jackson throughout his adult life. Mark explained that Jackson's admissions oc...

Manchester City secure FA Cup Glory after beating Chelsea 1-0 to fuel double ambitions

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  Manchester City clinched their eighth FA Cup title on Saturday, May 16, 2026, defeating Chelsea 1-0 in a tense final at Wembley Stadium. The victory secures the second piece of silverware for City this season, following their League Cup triumph over Arsenal in March, keeping their hopes alive for a domestic cup double. The breakthrough came in the 72nd minute courtesy of a brilliant piece of improvisation from Antoine Semenyo. The 26-year-old Ghanaian winger, who arrived as a January signing from Bournemouth, met a low cross from Erling Haaland and executed a sublime back-flick to guide the ball past Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez into the far corner. Semenyo's match-winner places him alongside historic FA Cup final goal scorers, a particularly poignant moment for the London-born winger who grew up just a short distance from Chelsea's Stamford Bridge.   The triumph marks the third FA Cup success of manager Pep Guardiola's decade-long tenure, bringing his total trophy c...

Chelsea reach total agreement to appoint Xabi Alonso as Manager

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  Chelsea Football Club has reportedly reached a total agreement to appoint Xabi Alonso as the club’s new manager.   According to reports from The Athletic, Alonso has accepted the opportunity to take charge at Stamford Bridge after visiting London earlier this month, following the departure of Liam Rosenoir. A four-year contract is currently being finalized, with an official announcement from the club expected soon. The decision comes after a thorough search by the Chelsea hierarchy, during which former Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola was also seriously considered for the role before the club advanced negotiations with Alonso. The 44-year-old Spanish tactician has been available since leaving Real Madrid in January, less than a year into a three-year contract at the Santiago BernabĂ©u. Prior to his brief stint in Spain, Alonso achieved historic success in Germany, guiding Bayer 04 Leverkusen to their first-ever Bundesliga title during the 2023/24 season while finishing the d...