Author: David Great

Retired police officers have urged the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to step aside from discussions regarding their removal from the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), expressing distrust in his involvement. During a protest at the National Assembly on Wednesday, the retirees called on lawmakers to take full charge of the matter without interference from the police leadership. Speaking on behalf of the protesters, the Chairman of the Kaduna State Chapter of the Association of Retired Police Officers under the CPS, CSP Manir Lawal (retd.), voiced concerns that recent developments had raised their fears about the process. “That meeting at…

Atletico Madrid and Barcelona played out a breathtaking 4-4 draw in the first leg of their Copa del Rey clash, with both teams surrendering two-goal leads in a pulsating encounter. The result extends Barcelona’s unbeaten streak to 14 matches, setting up a thrilling second leg. The match exploded into life within 50 seconds as Antoine Griezmann’s cross was flicked on by Clement Lenglet, allowing Julian Alvarez to poke home the opener. Alvarez then turned provider minutes later, winning possession deep in Barcelona’s half before threading a precise pass to Griezmann, who coolly slotted past Wojciech Szczesny. Barcelona responded emphatically, pulling…

Chelsea returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion, crushing bottom-placed Southampton 4-0 in the Premier League. This result extends their strong record against teams starting the day at the foot of the table, securing their 12th win in 15 such encounters (D2, L1). Despite Southampton’s hopes of securing back-to-back away league wins for the first time since June 2020, Chelsea took control early and never looked back. Enzo Fernández created multiple early chances, twice setting up Cole Palmer, who misfired on both occasions. However, the breakthrough arrived soon after, with Christopher Nkunku pouncing on a loose ball from Tosin Adarabioyo’s…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate, has arraigned 16 additional Chinese nationals before Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on charges of fraud. According to EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the suspects—Hu Hui (a.k.a A Bin), Liao Ri Xing (a.k.a. Li Jun), Li Qiang (a.k.a. Yang Huan Huan), A Wen, Da Tou, Cheng Jian, Cong Bing, Fei Fan, Huxi Heng, Zheng Wei (a.k.a. A Hong), Huang Zhi, Zhang Lei, Sun Zhi Peng, Huang Jin Hui, Wù Hao, and Lu Qiang—are among the 792 individuals apprehended during the EFCC’s…

President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has criticized former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over his recent interview on Arise Television. During the interview, El-Rufai alleged that President Tinubu personally blocked his ministerial appointment, contrary to claims that the National Assembly rejected his nomination due to security concerns. He questioned the existence of any security report that prevented his confirmation, saying, “Since then, has anyone released that report telling us the security issue?” El-Rufai also cast doubt on his support for Tinubu’s potential re-election in 2027, stating that the president has failed to meet the expectations…

National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has responded to comments made by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in a recent interview, dismissing them as baseless while reaffirming his commitment to national service. El-Rufai in an interview on Arise TV on Monday night, accused Ribadu of working to eliminate any potential political competition from the North ahead of the 2027 presidential election. “Ribadu is behind the project to destroy El-Rufai and my reputation. But so far, it has been frustrating for them. They have not found anything to use against me. “So they are now going to lower-level officers who…

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has stated that he has no issues with President Bola Tinubu’s administration but is concerned about the way the All Progressives Congress (APC) is being run. El-Rufai recently declared that he no longer recognizes the APC as a functioning party, citing the absence of party meetings over the past two years. Speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time, he said, “I’m a founding member of the APC and still a member, but I have concerns about how the party is being run, and I have expressed those concerns. “I expressed those concerns because I feel…

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has alleged that Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, is orchestrating efforts to damage his reputation. Speaking on Arise TV on Monday night, El-Rufai said Ribadu is working to eliminate any potential political competition from the North ahead of the 2027 presidential election. “Ribadu is not my friend. We used to be friends,” El-Rufai stated. He further claimed that Ribadu and his associates have been trying to fabricate allegations against him but have not been successful. “Ribadu is behind the project to destroy El-Rufai and my reputation. But so far, it has been frustrating…

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Southwest Zone, has issued a warning that it will halt operations across the region if the Lagos State government does not release 30 impounded fuel tankers. Speaking in Ibadan on Monday, IPMAN Western Zone Chairman, Joseph Akanni, condemned the seizure of the tankers and expressed the association’s solidarity with the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) and other industry stakeholders. “Injury to one is an injury to all,” Akanni declared. He revealed that the 30 tankers, each carrying 45,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit, were removed from Dangote Refinery around 3:00 AM on Saturday,…

Manchester United has announced plans to lay off approximately 150 to 200 employees as part of ongoing efforts to curb financial losses and streamline operations. This move follows a previous round of restructuring last year, which saw 250 jobs eliminated. Club CEO Omar Berrada emphasized the need for financial stability, stating, “We have lost money for the past five consecutive years. This cannot continue.” He reiterated Manchester United’s primary goals, “Our two main priorities as a club are delivering success on the pitch for our fans and improving our facilities. We cannot invest in these objectives if we are continuously…