Author: David Great

Immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello may be arraigned before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, today, Wednesday, November 27. Bello, who was declared wanted by the anti-graft agency in April over an alleged N110bn fraud, was finally grilled after all efforts to have him arrested and stand trial proved abortive. The former governor on Tuesday submitted himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in company of his lawyers. Immediately after he turned himself in, the anti-graft agency held on to him for some clarifications and preparatory for his arraignment. He is to…

Federal pensioners under the Contributory Pension Scheme have written to the coordinating Minister of Finance and National Economy, Wale Edun, on the need for the government to release the accrued gratuities owed pensioners from March 2023 to November 2024. The pensioners, who had earlier staged a peaceful rally at the Ministry of Finance on November 12, 2024, expressed appreciation for the minister’s “mature and civilised“ handling of their grievances. However, they lamented that despite promises, their pensions remained unpaid. The pensioners are demanding the immediate release of the outstanding 21 months of accrued rights to retired public workers from March…

Sporting CP’s first game since the departure of manager Ruben Amorim ended in disaster, as Arsenal delivered a dominant 5-1 victory in the UEFA Champions League (UCL), snapping Sporting’s nine-match winning streak at the Estadio José Alvalade. The Gunners asserted control early, taking the lead within seven minutes when Gabriel Martinelli finished off a precise Jurriën Timber cross after a fluid passing sequence. Arsenal doubled their advantage midway through the first half as Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz combined in a quick move, with Havertz eventually slotting the ball past Franco Israel. Sporting’s best chance of the opening period came…

A boat accident along Bennet Island River in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State has claimed five lives, leaving one person missing. The Delta State Police Command confirmed the tragic incident, which occurred on Monday night, while providing updates on Tuesday. According to the police spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, six passengers sustained injuries and are receiving medical attention, while 19 others were rescued. “Five found dead, six persons injured and still receiving treatment, 19 persons rescued, one still missing,” Edafe disclosed. Militant group bombs pipeline in Delta Emergency response teams, including the police, continue to search for…

The Defence Headquarters has disclosed that three soldiers of Operation Hadin Kai were killed while troops were repelling an attack launched by Boko Haram terrorists in the Kukawa Local Government area of Borno State, on Monday. A statement from the headquarters on Tuesday, however, said while mourning those who paid the supreme price, the acting Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Olufemi Oluyede, commended the troops for their courage, as he also urged them to sustain the momentum. According to the statement, several items were recovered from the terrorists who launched an attack on troops of the 101 Special Forces…

Four prominent Nigerian cultural icons – music legend Innocent Idibia (2Baba), social media influencer Waris Akinwande (Ola of Lagos), northern musician Dauda Kahutu (Rarara), and comedian Bright Okpocha (Basketmouth) – are embarking on a knowledge-sharing trip to India to explore the potential of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). Organized by the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative the trip aims to showcase how India, a global leader in CNG adoption, has successfully integrated the cleaner energy source into transportation, household, and industrial systems. In a statement released on Monday, PCNGI emphasized that the initiative is part of its efforts to promote transparency…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed optimism over Nigeria’s economic trajectory following the release of the third-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), which recorded a 3.46% growth. The figure represents an improvement from the 3.19% growth rate recorded in the second quarter, signaling steady progress in the nation’s economic recovery. The President described the development as a testament to his administration’s economic reforms and reassured Nigerians of his commitment to achieving a $1 trillion economy by 2030. “I am excited by the latest report from the National Bureau of Statistics that our economy…

A 32-year-old suspected cult leader in Edo State, Osakpolor Edebor, has been apprehended by police operatives. Edebor, who has been on the police “wanted list”, was arrested in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area of the state. The suspect allegedly belongs to a gang of gunmen operating as secret cult members. He is alleged to have led the beheading of one Cyril at Uwelu Market in Benin. Following the gruesome act, he escaped to Auchi and reportedly joined a group of internet fraudsters operating a “yahoo yahoo academy. Police kill notorious cultist, recover ammunitions It was further gathered that due…

The serene atmosphere of Banana Island, Ikoyi, Lagos, transformed into a festive wonderland on Saturday night as telecommunications giant Globacom sponsored the community’s Starlight Night, officially marking the beginning of the Yuletide season. Organized by the Banana Island Property Owners and Residents Association Lagos (BIPORAL), the 2024 Starlight Night, now in its fifth edition, brought residents and guests together for an evening of gratitude, reflection, and celebration. “This event is an opportunity to usher in the Yuletide season with families and friends,” said a BIPORAL representative. “It’s also a day to reflect on how the year has been and be…

Nigeria’s economy recorded a 3.46 per cent year-on-year growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) during the third quarter of 2024. This was revealed in the latest GDP report from the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday. The growth represents an improvement over the 2.54 per cent recorded in the same period of 2023 and a slight rise from 3.19 per cent in the preceding quarter. The growth was largely driven by the oil sector, as well as continued expansion in non-oil activities, particularly services and agriculture. The report stated, “Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product grew by 3.46 per cent (year-on-year) in…