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Three Children Die, One Hospitalised After Consuming Suspected Poisoned Meal in Katsina
Tragedy struck in the Magama Jibia area of Katsina State after three children lost their lives and one other was hospitalised following the consumption of a suspected poisoned meal.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to a statement shared on X.com by security and counter-insurgency analyst, Zagazola Makama, the victims — Hussaina Ayuba, Ahmed Ayuba, and Nana Ayuba — reportedly fell ill after eating spaghetti. The children were rushed to the Jibia General Hospital, where they died despite receiving medical treatment.
A fourth victim, identified as 12-year-old Hafsat Ayuba, is currently undergoing treatment and is said to be responding to care.
Makama disclosed that the police had arrested a 20-year-old woman, Fatima Abdulkadir, who allegedly prepared the meal. Two additional individuals have also been detained in connection with the incident. Authorities have since visited the scene, and investigations are ongoing.
“The bodies of the deceased have been handed over to their families for burial according to Islamic rites,” Makama stated.
When contacted for comment, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Abubakar Aliyu, requested inquiries be sent via text message. However, as of the time of filing this report, no response had been received.
Former Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission), Sam Amadi, has called for the arrest and prosecution of a cleric who allegedly placed a ₦1 million bounty on a Christian pastor over alleged blasphemy.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Hugo Ekitike will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon during Liverpool FC’s Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The 23-year-old striker was stretchered off at Anfield in the first half after slipping awkwardly, sparking immediate concern over a serious injury. Scans conducted on Wednesday later confirmed a full Achilles rupture, ruling him out for the rest of the season and France’s World Cup campaign.
In an official statement, Liverpool confirmed the diagnosis, adding that Ekitike will be sidelined for several months and will miss the summer tournament with France national football team.
France coach Didier Deschamps also expressed disappointment, describing the injury as a major setback for both the player and the national team, while offering his full support.
Ekitike, who joined Liverpool from Eintracht Frankfurt last July, had enjoyed a strong debut season, scoring 17 goals and registering six assists across all competitions.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot said the injury “did not look good” and acknowledged how difficult the situation is for the young forward.
The club is already dealing with several injuries, with key players including Giovanni Leoni, Conor Bradley, Alisson Becker, and Wataru Endo all currently sidelined or in recovery.
World Athletics has rejected Turkey’s application to switch the nationality of Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili, blocking her proposed allegiance change ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The decision was contained in a document reviewed on Thursday and issued by the organisation’s Nationality Review Panel.
The panel, made up of Donna Raynor, Cydonie Motherskill, and Susanne van Waert, ruled that the application submitted by the Türkiye Athletics Federation would not be approved.
It said the request did not meet eligibility standards and raised concerns about fairness and the integrity of international athletics.
According to the panel, the bid was part of a wider recruitment drive involving multiple athletes, which it said risked encouraging nationality switches for financial or competitive advantage rather than genuine national ties.
The report noted that Turkey had submitted 11 similar applications as part of a government-backed effort to strengthen its team for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
While acknowledging Ofili’s dissatisfaction with Nigerian athletics authorities, the panel said her grievances were not sufficient to override established eligibility rules.
Ofili last competed for Nigeria at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and had reportedly obtained Turkish citizenship, signed a long-term deal, and planned relocation.
However, the ruling means she is not eligible to represent Turkey in international competitions.
Despite the rejection, World Athletics said she may still compete in events in a personal or club capacity and is free to live and train in Turkey.
The 23-year-old remains one of Nigeria’s top sprint talents and previously set a world record in the 150m in 2025.
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