YOUNG Nigeriens at the border town of Nigeria and Niger Republic, Diffa, have confessed to be recruits of the Islamist militant group, Boko Haram. A member of a gang in Niger told the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) that Boko Haram Islamist militants from Nigeria “regularly come across the border, looking for recruits.” The gang members, in their 20s, said they were paid $3,085 (about N500,000) to join the insurgency and since they were jobless, they were willing to take the cash, but with no interest in protecting Sharia law. However, they said they were willing to strike if given the assignment to do so, as they blamed their decision to join the militant group on their joblessness. “They have paid Nigerian naira ($3,085, £1,835) to those of us who followed them over there,” one of the young men said. “When they come, we inform them about what’s going on, what the security forces are up to. “We have no jobs; some of us are still at high school, but we need money. Vi...
As the club announces the sacking of David Moyes this morning, it is confirmed that the United legend will take charge for the last four games of the season.. Respected: Ryan Giggs will take charge of Manchester United’s final four fixtures after David Moyes was sacked Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs will take charge of the club for the rest of the season after David Moyes was sacked this morning. The 40-year-old winger, who was part of the coaching staff under Moyes, will be assisted by Nicky Butt – the current youth team coach. As interim manager, Giggs will oversee three home games against Norwich, Sunderland and Hull and then a final day fixture away at Southampton. The club later officially confirmed the appointment. A statement on it’s website said: “Following the departure of David Moyes as manager, Manchester United has announced that Ryan Giggs, the club’s most decorated player, will assume responsibility for the first team until a permanent appointment can b...
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