At least 12 people were buried on Sunday, but other funerals would have to wait because many of the victims were blown to pieces and DNA forensics tests would be needed to identify them, security sources said.

The Sokoto State Police Command on Sunday confirmed the alleged murder of a 43-year-old woman, Yemisi Adio, by her husband, Taiwo Adio. This is contained in a statement signed by the Spokesman of the command, El-mustapha Sani, and made available to newsmen in Sokoto on Sunday.

The Media Officer of Lagos-based Ikorodu United FC, Babatunde Ayoola, has said that the club had appealed the N3.5 million sanction by the League Management Company (LMC) against the club.

Ahaji Abdullahi Randa,the Candidate of the All Progressives Congress ( APC) in Saturday’s Tureta State Assembly constituency bye-election has emerged victorious with 9223 votes.

Fifty-one clubs have so far picked up forms to participate in the maiden Kwara Beach Soccer tournament in September.