A youth, Mr Igwe Akuma from Ndi Uma compound, was on Friday killed during a crisis that erupted in Okon-Aku community, Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State.

Also, houses, vehicles and other property belonging to some individuals in the community were set ablaze by youths.
A statement issued by the Udumeze of Ohafia, Ezie Ohamoha Awa Orji Udonsi, and the Ohafia Council of Monarchs on Saturday condemned the killing of the youth and the attendant arson that followed his murder.

According to the statement by the apex traditional body in Ohafia, the victim, Mr. Igwe Akuma, was reportedly planning to get married in a few days before he met his untimely death.
The statement read in part: “The Udumeze condemns in its entirety the gruesome murder of a young Ohafian who was said to be getting married in a few days,” and commiserated with the family of the deceased.

The statement made it clear that there was no justification for the killing of an Ohafia son under any guise, no matter the provocation, adding that killing and destruction were not the best ways to start a new year.
While appealing for calm between the Ndi Owom and Ndi Uma compounds, the Udumeze of Ohafia Council said that it was working with relevant security agencies to prevent the crisis from escalating.

She added that two police tactical teams were sent to the scene of the crisis to restore and maintain law and order, while the arrested suspects are facing interrogation.

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Former Newcastle striker, Alan Shearer, has predicted Sunday’s Premier League fixtures.

In the matches played on Saturday, Arsenal edged a 3-2 win at Bournemouth and Aston Villa defeated Nottingham Forest 3-1.
Manchester City begin the day seven points behind the Gunners and host Chelsea at the Etihad.

Liverpool are away to in-form Fulham and Manchester United will travel to Leeds United.
Shearer has now said he expects both City and Leeds will win on Sunday, while Arne Slot’s men will drop points again.

“Leeds vs Man Utd – Prediction: Leeds win,” Shearer told BetFair.
“Fulham vs Liverpool: Prediction: Draw.
“Man City vs Chelsea – Prediction: Man City win.”

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Aston Villa climbed into second place on the Premier League table with a 3-1 win over Nottingham Forest in Saturday’s early kick-off.

Unai Emery’s men were looking to bounce back from a 4-1 loss at Arsenal in midweek.
And they began the game confidently, taking the lead before half time, with Ollie Watkins smashing in the opener.

Villa doubled their lead almost after the restart, with John McGinn finishing off Matty Cash’s low drive.
McGinn grabbed his double, pouncing on goalkeeper John Victor’s error, to seal victory for his team.

The result takes Villa up to 42 points, three behind leaders Arsenal and one ahead of City, who welcome Chelsea on Sunday.

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Manchester City failed to close the gap between themselves and Arsenal after playing out a 0-0 draw with Sunderland on Thursday night.

The Gunners had opened a five-point lead at the top with a smashing 4-1 victory over Aston Villa earlier in the week.
City arrived at the Stadium of Light on the back of a nine-game winning run.

But that has now come to an end on New Year’s day, as they failed to score a single goal against the newly-promoted side.
The draw takes Pep Guardiola’s men up to 41 points, four less than Arsenal.

City’s next league fixture is at home against managerless Chelsea, while the Gunners travel to Bournemouth.

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Chelsea’s U-21 coach, Calum McFarlane, will take charge of the senior team for their Premier League trip to Manchester City this weekend.

This follows the sacking of Enzo Maresca on New Year’s Day.
According to Goal, McFarlane will address the media ahead on Friday ahead of the match.

With Maresca’s shock exit, Chelsea are not expected to have a new manager in place in time for the City game.
McFarlane only arrived at Stamford Bridge from Southampton last the summer.

Under him, the U-21 side sit in fourth place in Premier League 2.
He has previously said that he feels “part of the family”, and will now be trusted to guide the first XI to three potential points at the Etihad.

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The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Mustapha Isma’il, for allegedly killing his friend, Halifa, during an argument.

The Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said the incident happened on December 26, 2025, around 8:30pm in the Sheshe area of Kano city.
He explained that police responded after receiving an emergency call.

“On receiving an emergency call, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, deployed personnel to the scene. The victim, who was found bleeding, was rushed to Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital where a doctor confirmed him dead,” Kiyawa said.
According to him, the suspect was arrested immediately and taken to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

Kiyawa said early findings showed that the suspect stabbed the 24-year-old victim in the stomach after a quarrel.
“Investigation is ongoing and the suspect, who has already pleaded guilty, will be charged to court upon completion.
“We call on people, especially youths, to remain calm and avoid resorting to weapons whenever they have misunderstandings,” he added.

The suspect, while giving his account, said the fight started while they were watching a movie on a mobile phone in front of a shop.
He claimed the victim suddenly rushed toward them, and he warned that his phone should not be damaged. He said the situation turned into an argument and that the deceased allegedly hit him with an object, causing him to bleed.
“I went home, picked up a knife and stabbed him. Later, I heard that he had died. I regret my actions. If I had known it would lead to his death, I would not have stepped out of my house that day,” he said.

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The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Mustapha Ismail, over the alleged killing of his friend, Halifa Tijjani, during a dispute in Kano.

According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the incident occurred on December 26 following a disagreement between the suspect and the deceased.
The statement said the altercation escalated into a violent confrontation, during which Mustapha allegedly stabbed Halifa, aged 24, in the back with a knife, leading to his death.

SP Kiyawa disclosed that the suspect has confessed to committing the crime and is currently being interrogated by detectives at the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Bompa’i.
During police interrogation, the suspect reportedly admitted to abusing illicit drugs and explained that the fight started as a verbal argument over watching a video on an Android phone.

“We were watching something when he began moving around. I warned him not to damage my phone, but he refused. We started exchanging insults. He went into the house, brought out a knife and cut me. I also picked up my knife and stabbed him in the back,” the suspect was quoted as saying.
The police spokesperson stated that upon the conclusion of investigations, the suspect would be charged to court for prosecution.

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Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, has admitted they struggled to create chances in the 1-1 draw with Wolves on Tuesday night.

Ladislav Krejci scored to ensure Rob Edwards’ men left Old Trafford with a point, cancelling out Joshua Zirkzee’s opener.
“We needed more imagination today to create chances,” Amorim told reporters.

“We struggled in the first half trying to steal the ball.
“They put a lot of men in the midfield. We tried but the quality was not there. We need to recover to the next one.”

Amorim’s men go into the New Year in sixth position with 30 points after 19 fixtures.

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Manchester United  legend, Peter Schmeichel hopes his old team will continue their good recent performance and achieve a much better result in the Premier League this season.

The last campaign was a big setback for the Red Devils because they ended up in 15th place in the top league and did not win any trophies.
That has left them without any European competitions this season, and after a surprising early departure from the Carabao Cup at the hands of Grimsby Town, they now have just the league to focus on.

Ruben Amorim’s team is currently sixth in the league, just three points behind the fourth place.
A victory against Newcastle United last time means they are now tied on points with Chelsea, who are in fifth place, so there’s some positive feeling coming back to Old Trafford.

Iconic goalkeeper, Schmeichel, is not getting too excited, but he believes they can keep up their current level and end the season in a similar position as they are right now.
“I think fifth or sixth. Fifth place is good, but they’re competing with a few other clubs that are also doing really well,” the Dane said on ViaPlay.
“But I think that’s the level Manchester United are at. With the signings of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, they should be able to finish around fifth or sixth,” he said.

When asked if he would be happy with that position, he said, “If fifth place gives them a chance to play in the Champions League, I would be very happy.”
However, it is still uncertain whether fifth place will be enough for a spot in the Champions League next season.
Schmeichel was with Liverpool’s former star Jan Molby, who was not very confident about United’s chances of getting back into European competitions next season.

“I think they’re pretty capable of finishing somewhere between fifth and tenth,” said the former midfielder.
“I think that’s the issue with Manchester United’s season. You keep thinking about the next game, and if they win, it’s a good season, but if they lose, you’re back to where you started.”

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Former Manchester United star, Roy Keane, says he is having a hard time understanding Ruben Amorim’s team.

Keane is feeling a bit hopeful but not really impressed by their performance so far this season.
Despite the team winning 1-0 victory against Newcastle on Boxing Day, the Irishman said that what worries him is the Red Devils’ inconsistency.

He told Sky Sports, “I’m not convinced,” adding that the Red Devils cannot finish within the top four spot in the Premier League.
He channeled the blame to the manager Ruben Amorim, who he believes should do better having had a pre-season and made some signings in the summer.

Keane also believes that not playing any European competition this season should have been an added advantage to his former club.
“We are still waiting. The question marks are still there for me, we talk about the top four but they aren’t ready for that.
“Man United just need to be better. We aren’t going to say they’re as good as top defensive teams like Arsenal, but they still need to improve.

“I still think that whenever I watch Man Utd, even though they play well offensively, other teams seem to make good chances very easily. If you want to improve as a football club, you need to be more difficult to beat.
“They need to make changes or we’ll keep discussing the same issues over and over.
“If they keep missing chances and failing to score goals the way they are, they’ll never move forward,” he said.

Former Liverpool man, Jamie Carragher also said the Red Devils cannot make the top four, but he thinks there’s no reason why they should not  qualify for Europa League or the UEFA Conference League.
The ex-Liverpool defender said, “I don’t think they’ll end up in the top four, but they still need to qualify for Europe.
“The standards are really low now since last season. They used a lot of money during the summer. They need to be in the position they are in the table, which means they qualify for Europe.
“The Champions League would be a big leap beyond what’s possible. They were really good at Aston Villa.”

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