Author: David Great

Juventus secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Cagliari at the Unipol Domus, moving back into the Serie A top four. Following their disappointing UEFA Champions League exit at the hands of PSV Eindhoven, the Bianconeri responded with a composed performance to keep their league ambitions alive. Juve started brightly, creating an early opportunity when Weston McKennie sent a header over the bar. Their persistence soon paid off as Dušan Vlahović, making his first start in 2025, capitalized on a defensive error. Michel Adopo’s misplaced back pass to Yerry Mina allowed the Serbian forward to muscle past the defender, round goalkeeper…

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) extended their lead at the top of Ligue 1 with a 3-2 victory over Lyon at Groupama Stadium, snapping the hosts’ seven-match unbeaten home run. The win sees Luis Enrique’s side move 13 points clear in the title race. After a seven-goal rout of Brest in the Champions League, PSG struggled to find their rhythm early in this match, despite dominating possession. Their first real chance came when Ousmane Dembélé beat Lyon’s offside trap and rounded goalkeeper Lucas Perri, only for Clinton Mata’s last-ditch clearance to deny him. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia also threatened, but his shot from inside…

In a significant move to combat financial crimes and ensure justice for victims, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over a total of $132,362.43 and N78,566,324.81 to American, Spanish, and Swiss nationals defrauded by Nigerian fraudsters. The restitution ceremony took place at the EFCC’s corporate headquarters in Jabi, Abuja, on Friday, February 21, 2025. The Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to fighting corruption and economic crimes while restoring confidence in the country’s financial system. “The event is a demonstration of the commitment of the federal government of Nigeria and that of…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has secured victory in all the chairmanship and councillorship seats across the 30 local government areas (LGAs) in Osun State. The announcement was made by the Chairman of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), Hashim Abioye, during a press briefing on Saturday. Despite warnings from the Nigeria Police and the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, to suspend the election, the commission proceeded with the poll. OSSIEC justified its decision by citing a ruling from the Osun State High Court in Ilesa, which mandated the electoral body to conduct elections for vacant…

Former Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida (retd.), has disclosed details surrounding the foiled coup allegedly orchestrated by his childhood friend, General Mamman Vatsa, which forced him to make a difficult decision between personal loyalty and national security. In his newly launched autobiography, A Journey of Service, released on February 20, 2025, Babangida recounts how initial intelligence regarding Vatsa’s alleged coup plans surfaced “as a series of rumours.” In Chapter 10, The Challenges of Leadership, he explains that despite initially dismissing the claims as baseless envy towards his close relationship with Vatsa, he sought counsel from senior officers, including Generals…

The Chief Judge of Bauchi State, Justice Rabi Talatu Umar, has advised judicial officers to refrain from handling cases related to witchcraft, emphasizing that such allegations are difficult to prove and often lack concrete evidence. Speaking during a two-day review of awaiting trial cases at the Jama’are Maximum Correctional Centre, Justice Umar underscored the challenge of prosecuting witchcraft-related cases, noting that convictions in such matters largely rely on confessions rather than tangible proof. She cautioned that unfounded accusations could damage the integrity of the justice system and lead to wrongful prosecutions. Justice Umar also criticized the imposition of excessive fines…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has announced a restriction on vehicular movement from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday as the state conducts its local government election. A statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, and obtained by Chronicle NG in Osogbo on Friday, instructed security agencies to enforce the restriction while allowing only voters, accredited media, and civil society organisations to move freely. The statement read, “Governor Ademola Adeleke has ordered restriction of vehicular movement from 5 am to 5 pm on Saturday 22nd February 2022 across Osun state. “The directive of the State Governor was sequel…

Canada beat fierce rivals the United States 3-2 in overtime to win a riveting 4 Nations Face-Off final in Boston on Thursday and close out an ice hockey tournament high on political tension. Connor McDavid scored the winner after much-maligned Canadian goalie Jordan Binnington had delivered some clutch saves. The taut action on the ice mirrored the geopolitical tensions bubbling in North America since US President Donald Trump took office last month. Trump, who has spoken openly about his desire to absorb America’s northern neighbor as its “51st state” and has threatened huge tariffs on Canadian imports, called the US…

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have reaffirmed that any negotiations to end the war with Russia must include Ukraine at the table. During a phone call on Thursday, both leaders emphasized that a lasting resolution cannot be achieved without Kyiv’s direct involvement. Their statement comes amid concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump’s push for a swift peace deal, which reportedly excluded Ukraine and key European allies from initial discussions with Russia last week. According to a readout from Trudeau’s office, the Canadian leader reiterated his country’s unwavering support for Ukraine. He stressed that sustainable peace…

The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, has clarified that the recent Court of Appeal judgment delivered on February 10, 2025, has effectively restored the tenure of sacked local government chairmen and councillors in Osun State. In a statement issued on Thursday evening, Fagbemi emphasized that the tenure of the affected officials, who were elected during the administration of former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress (APC), remains valid until October 2025. He urged the Osun State government to halt any plans to conduct fresh local government elections in the interest…