Author: David Great

Nigeria intends to update its gross domestic product and inflation data by the end of the month to account for changes in specific sectors of the economy and to better represent current consumption patterns, according to the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday. The statistics office reported that certain sectors of Nigeria’s economy have seen considerable growth since the last GDP rebasing in 2014 and now need appropriate representation. According to the report, the sectors included the marine economy, arts, culture and tourism, as well as information and communication technology and e-commerce activities. Although it is premature to determine the…

Manchester City announced on Monday that it has signed Uzbekistan central defender Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens of Ligue 1 on a four-and-a-half-year contract. Khusanov, 20, played in 13 of Lens’ 16 league games this season, and City paid a £33.5 million transfer fee for him, according to British media. “For such a young defender, Abdukodir is already very intelligent, as well as being strong, aggressive and extremely quick,” City said in a statement. The centre-back is the Premier League’s first player from Uzbekistan. He will wear the number 45. “I’m absolutely delighted to be joining Manchester City, a club that…

Cole Palmer, Chelsea’s top scorer, is a doubt for Monday’s Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers, manager Enzo Maresca said on Friday. Palmer, who has 14 league goals this season, landed awkwardly after a challenge during Tuesday’s 2-2 draw with Bournemouth, but the England international played the rest of the match. “They kicked him so he didn’t train today, we don’t know if he will train tomorrow,” Maresca said at a press conference on Friday. “Cole Palmer, Levi (Colwill), Romeo (Lavia) were not in the session today. We have three or four players who are a doubt for Monday’s game…

The Benin zonal directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arrested 25 individuals suspected of involvement in internet fraud at a cybercrime training centre in Benin City, Edo State. The suspects were apprehended at their hideout following reliable intelligence suggesting that the apartment was functioning as a training facility for internet-related fraud and other deceptive practices. Nigeria anti-graft agency to arraign Otudeko, Onasanya over alleged N12.3bn fraud The suspects had in their possession six exotic cars, along with laptops and phones. The suspects will face charges in court once the investigations are complete, a statement by…

As vigilantes in Tungar Kara town, in northwestern Nigeria, readied themselves to confront an armed gang in a nearby forest last Saturday, the local residents expressed their support through cheers and prayers for the safety of those embarking on the mission. Before they embarked on their mission, the town experienced an airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), which claimed to have targeted the armed gang. However, residents reported that 15 civilians, including members of the vigilante group and other bystanders, were killed in the attack. The Nigerian Army and air force have increasingly employed aerial assaults to combat the…

A Pakistani court has sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan to 14 years in prison on Friday in a land corruption case, marking a setback for the ongoing discussions between his party and the government that seek to alleviate political instability in the South Asian nation. The verdict in the case was issued by an anti-graft court located in a prison in the garrison city of Rawalpindi, where Khan has been incarcerated since August 2023. Khan’s wife, Bushra Bibi, was likewise found guilty and received a seven-year prison sentence. She had been released on bail; however, she was taken into…

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim emphasised the importance of being cautious in praising Amad Diallo too highly after the Ivorian forward’s late hat-trick secured a 3-1 victory for his struggling team against Southampton on Thursday. United struggled significantly against Southampton, who sit at the bottom of the table, conceding an own goal from Manuel Ugarte in the first half as the home team appeared on track for their fourth consecutive home defeat in league. Diallo, however, single-handedly propelled his team to a crucial victory, becoming the second youngest United player to score a Premier League hat-trick after Wayne Rooney, netting…

Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu of the Federal High Court, Calabar, on Monday, January 13, 2025, convicted and sentenced oil thieves Olufunsho Dayo Chevy and Uwem Udo Nya to various jail terms for oil theft alongside a vessel, MT New Angel, and a company, Edi Eurolink Distribution. The Uyo Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, prosecuted them on a one-count charge that bordered on theft and unlicensed dealing in petroleum products. The charges against the oil thieves read: “That you, MT New Angel, Edi Eurolink Distribution, Olufunsho Dayo Chevy, Uwem Udoh Nya, Olusaneku Patrick Victor (at large), Ezie Kenneth…

Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has confirmed his exit from the club in a goodbye message posted on social media on Thursday with the Georgia international set to join French champions Paris St Germain. Napoli coach Antonio Conte said on Saturday that Kvaratskhelia had asked to leave the Serie A club immediately. “It’s hard for me, but it’s time to say goodbye,” Kvaratskhelia said in a video posted on Instagram. “I spent an amazing time here, we shared a lot of memories together, experienced a lot of amazing emotions. Naples was my home, where I felt wonderful thanks to each of…

The Amen of Force Criminal Investigation Department ForceCID Annex Alagbon-Ikoyi Lagos on Thursday arraigned Ogochukwu Vincent Ofodume, an alleged fugitive businessman, before a Federal High Court in Lagos. He faces charges related to conspiracy, obtaining N342,997.00 million under false pretense, and unlawful fund conversion. The defendant (Ofodume), along with his companies – Big V.I.P. Excallance Limited, V.I.P. Impress Hollywood Limited, and V.I.P. Apartments Limited—was brought before the court led by Justice Alexander Owoeye. This was in relation to the alleged offences presented by Barrister Morufu Animashaun, a legal officer from the legal/prosecution section of ForceCID, Alagbon, Lagos. During his address to the court, Animashaun stated that Ofodume and his firm were responsible for the offenses committed at various times in 2023.…