Author: David Great

Convicted kidnap kingpin, Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans, on Thursday, informed the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja that he had repented from his criminal past and had applied to the Lagos State Government for clemency. Evans, through his lawyer, Emefo Etudo, made this known after pleading to an amended five-count charge brought against him by the Lagos State Government. The charges include murder, attempted murder, and conspiracy to commit kidnapping. At the court hearing, the state prosecuting counsel, Sule Yusuf, informed Justice Adenike Coker that the case was starting afresh and requested that the defendants be re-arraigned. Neither…

Arsenal have been charged by the Football Association (FA) for failing to control their players during Saturday’s 1-0 Premier League win at Wolverhampton Wanderers. The charge follows protests from Arsenal players after referee Michael Oliver controversially sent off 18-year-old Myles Lewis-Skelly. Lewis-Skelly was shown a red card for tripping Wolves’ Matt Doherty near the edge of the box just before halftime. The decision was upheld by the video assistant referee (VAR), but Arsenal later appealed, submitting video evidence to an independent commission. The commission overturned the red card and lifted the player’s three-match ban. “The referee had made an obvious…

Qatar Stars League club Al-Duhail has announced the signing of Moroccan international Hakim Ziyech on a free transfer following his departure from Turkish side Galatasaray. Ziyech, who previously played for the Netherlands at youth level, will now be managed by former Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier. “Al-Duhail Sports Club succeeded in obtaining the signature of Moroccan international player Hakim Ziyech,” the club said in an official statement. The 30-year-old midfielder initially joined Galatasaray on loan from Chelsea in August 2023 before making the move permanent in the summer. During his time with the English club, he won both the UEFA…

A Federal High Court has granted bail to former presidential candidate and activist, Omoyele Sowore, in the sum of ₦10 million with one surety in like sum. According to Channels TV, the surety must be a responsible individual with landed property of equal value. The individual is also required to submit the original documents of the property and a passport photograph to the court registrar. Ruling on the bail application, Justice Musa Liman directed Sowore to surrender his international passport to the court. The judge also gave him 24 hours to meet the bail conditions or face remand in police…

Lionel Messi, who is currently playing for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer (MLS), where he arrived in the summer of 2023 following two seasons with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is planning to return to Barcelona after stint in the United States.  According to Argentine journalist and family friend Yanina Latorre, Messi has set his sights on a return to Barcelona once his time in Miami ends. The Argentine legend, an eight-time Ballon d’Or winner and 2022 World Cup champion, made history during his 17-year tenure at Barcelona. “Messi told me that when he is finished in Miami, where he is…

Over 60 people were feared dead after an American Airlines regional passenger jet collided with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter and crashed into the frigid Potomac River near Reagan Washington National Airport. “At this point we do not believe there were any survivors,” District of Columbia fire chief John Donnelly said at a Thursday press conference at the airport. Donnelly said 28 bodies had been recovered from the river so far, in what was shaping up to be the deadliest US air disaster in more than a decade. “We will work to find all the bodies and reunite them…

Iconic thespian and educationist, Professor Helen Paul has addressed the political dilemma of a country in her new book titled ‘My Dog, My Life Decisions’. The book, which is currently available on the digital platform Amazon, is a two-part drama with dual titles. It is a satirical exposé of the happenings in a country described figuratively as a dog and the citizens’ outcry. The first part, titled “My Dog, My Life Decisions,” exposes the dilemma of a campaign manager who campaigned for the ruler in power, who breached all the campaign promises while the citizens suffered from unjust rulership. Then…

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso said Victor Boniface will stay with the Bundesliga club, following the Nigerian striker’s absence from their Champions League match against Sparta Prague, which sparked speculation about a transfer to Saudi Arabia. Boniface made his return from injury on Saturday, yet he remained on the bench during Leverkusen’s 2-2 draw against RB Leipzig, following reports in German media that linked him to a potential transfer to Saudi club Al-Nassr. He was subsequently excluded from training prior to Leverkusen’s 2-0 Champions League victory against Czech team Sparta Prague on Wednesday. “He will train again tomorrow. I believe he is staying with us,” Alonso told reporters after that win. “So I have to say that I am satisfied, I am happy. Victor Boniface is comfortable here, so I don’t believe that this is…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Kuje has adjourned the arraignment of former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Professor Usman Yusuf, to February 3, 2025. Yusuf, who was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, was brought before the court on Thursday for arraignment over alleged fraud. However, the EFCC sought to amend the charges, prompting Justice Chinyere E. Nwechqeonwu to move the arraignment to Monday. During the hearing, Isah Dokto Haruna, representing lead defence counsel O.I. Habeeb (SAN), applied for bail on Yusuf’s behalf. Prof. Usman Yusuf slams Tinubu,…

Manchester City sealed their place in the Champions League knockout round play-offs with a 3-1 comeback victory against Club Brugge at the Etihad Stadium. Despite falling behind to Raphael Onyedika’s strike just before halftime, the Premier League champions responded emphatically in the second half. Goals from Mateo Kovacic and Savinho, along with an own goal from Brugge’s Joel Ordonez, ensured Manchester City’s progression into the top 24 of the revamped league format. Liverpool, meanwhile, suffered a 3-2 defeat to PSV Eindhoven but still finished top of the table ahead of Barcelona, who were held to a thrilling 2-2 draw by…