• Rodri’s Back Surgery: Manchester City announced that midfielder Rodri underwent back surgery following a period of discomfort, though no specific recovery timeframe has been provided.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • Manager’s Comments: New manager Enzo Maresca stated that Rodri needed rest and recovery before returning to the squad.

  • Upcoming Fixtures: The midfielder will miss the start of the new campaign, which includes the Community Shield against Arsenal on August 16 and a Premier League opener against Bournemouth on August 23.

  • Injury History and Transfer Links: This setback follows previous injury struggles, including a torn ACL during the 2024-2025 season, while his future remains uncertain with one year left on his contract and strong links to Real Madrid following his Player of the Tournament run.

  • Gvardiol Contract Extension: In other club news, defender Josko Gvardiol signed a new five-year extension keeping him at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2031.

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• Highway Attack and Rescue: The Kano State Command of the Nigeria Police Force successfully rescued 10 passengers who were abducted by suspected bandits along the Jos-Kano highway in Doguwa Local Government Area, while efforts continue to free three remaining captives.

• • Incident Details: According to Police Public Relations Officer SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, five armed men wielding machetes and a firearm intercepted a Toyota Hiace bus traveling from Jos to Kano around 5:30 pm on Sunday, July 26, abducting 13 out of the 20 passengers.

  • Police Response and Shootout: Following a report to the Doguwa Division DPO, tactical operatives arrived at the Folgore Forest axis, engaged the attackers in a gun battle, and forced them to retreat, leading to the immediate rescue of nine victims alongside one who later escaped.

  • Medical Attention and Manhunt: The rescued individuals were treated at Doguwa General Hospital and found to be in stable condition, while the command deployed extra tactical teams and intensified intelligence-led operations to track down the fleeing suspects and rescue the remaining three victims.

  • Commissioner’s Commendation: Kano State Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Bakori praised the public for providing timely information, reassured residents of the command’s dedication to safety, and urged citizens to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities.

• Claims on Yar’Adua’s Death: Sam Amadi, Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, asserted that former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua’s body was secretly transported back to Nigeria from Saudi Arabia prior to the public announcement of his death.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • Arise Television Interview: Amadi made these remarks on Tuesday during an Arise Television interview while addressing the lack of transparency surrounding past Nigerian leaders’ deaths and the difficulties in investigating historical facts.

  • Secrecy in Government: He noted that officials were reluctant to share accurate details about Yar’Adua’s health condition, treating the matter as a taboo while he served as a Special Adviser in government.

  • Delegation to Saudi Arabia: According to Amadi, senior government officials, including Ojo Maduekwe, traveled to Saudi Arabia to check on the president who was trapped there under heavy secrecy.

  • Midnight Return: Amadi alleged that citizens only learned of the situation late at night when the corpse was smuggled into the country, paving the way for Goodluck Jonathan to become president.