Author: David Great

Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has raised alarm over the state of Nigeria’s economy under the administration of President Bola Tinubu, claiming that the middle class has disappeared due to what he described as “harsh neoliberal policies.” Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, the human rights lawyer criticized the economic direction of the current government and its approach to managing the nation’s resources. Falana alleged that the Tinubu-led administration has handed over the country’s wealth to a small group of individuals, worsening inequality and pushing more Nigerians into poverty. “You cannot be addressing income…

RB Leipzig’s Slovenia striker Benjamin Sesko, 22, is playing Newcastle and Manchester United off against each other in a game of transfer poker. (Bild – in German) Newcastle have reportedly put in a bid of £65.5m for Sesko but Leipzig are yet to agree a deal. (Chronicle NG) Newcastle are set to revive their interest in England defender Marc Guehi with a £40m offer, while Crystal Palace value the 25-year-old at £50m. (Times – subscription required) Everton manager David Moyes wants up to six more signings, including two central midfielders and two wide players. (Telegraph – subscription required) Tottenham are…

Panic gripped a health facility in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, on Monday following the mysterious disappearance of a newborn baby delivered just the previous evening. According to sources at the facility, the baby, born on Sunday evening, was discovered missing when nurses came to attend to it the following morning. “It was when the nurses on duty wanted to cater to the baby in the morning that it was discovered that the child, said to be delivered on Sunday evening, was nowhere to be found,” one source recounted. The incident reportedly caused widespread confusion and distress among medical…

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has faulted the Federal Government’s decision to approve ₦712.3 billion for the renovation of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, describing it as wasteful and ill-timed. Reacting in a statement on Sunday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, criticised the Bola Tinubu-led administration for what it called a gross misplacement of priorities under the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund. The approval was announced by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Management, Festus Keyamo, after the Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja on Thursday. He noted that the terminal, built several decades ago, would be…

Chelsea have completed the signing of highly-rated Dutch defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax in a transfer worth €43 million. The 19-year-old prodigy has agreed to a seven-year contract with the Premier League side, as confirmed by the club. “Jorrel Hato has officially joined Chelsea on a seven-year deal,” the club statement read. Hato, who made his senior debut for Ajax in February 2023 at just 16 years, 10 months, and 23 days old, became the fifth-youngest debutant in the club’s history. He quickly rose through the ranks to become Ajax’s youngest-ever captain and the youngest player to register over 100…

Newcastle United have submitted a £65.5m bid for Slovenia and RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, 23. (Sky Sports) Manchester United remain in talks to sign Sesko, who is yet to decide between a move to Manchester United or Newcastle. (Fabrizio Romano) Liverpool will submit a second bid for Sweden striker Alexander Isak, 25, if Newcastle secure a replacement. (Daily Mail) Arsenal considered a move for Isak before signing compatriot Viktor Gyokeres but had doubts about the Newcastle forward’s fitness record (ESPN) South Korea forward Son-Heung Min, 33, has agreed to join Major League Soccer side LAFC after deciding to leave…

West Ham United have signed former Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson as a free agent on a one-year contract, the Premier League club said on Saturday. The 33-year-old has had 111 direct goal involvements in 239 Premier League appearances, including 49 in 130 games for Newcastle, where he failed to agree a new contract. The former Bournemouth forward has played nine times for England, scoring twice. “I’m excited to be joining a massive football club like West Ham. A club that shares a similar passion to mine, hard work, dedication and also I strive for success so I’m glad to…

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, the apex socio-cultural organization of the Igbo people, has strongly opposed President Bola Tinubu’s extension of the tenure of the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, alleging that it denies Deputy Comptroller General BU Nwafor, from Anambra State, a fair opportunity for promotion. The group, in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Dr. Ezechi Chukwu, on Saturday, described the move as “selective justice, institutional unfairness, and a blatant display of nepotism over merit.” The statement read, “Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has expressed deep dissatisfaction with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his tactful manoeuvre to deny…

The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Bayo Ojulari, has reportedly been coerced into signing a resignation letter under intense pressure from top federal officials. According to a report by Peoples Gazette published on Saturday, the alleged incident occurred on Friday and involved Ola Olukoyede, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and Adeola Ajayi, Director-General of the State Security Service, SSS. The two were said to have summoned and pressured the NNPCL boss to relinquish his post. Sources cited by the publication claimed Ojulari was subjected to repeated interrogation over his alleged…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has strongly criticised the level of accountability displayed by public officials in Nigeria, especially at the federal and state levels. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise on Saturday, SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, condemned the wasteful use of public funds by many governors, describing it as a reflection of poor governance. According to him, “The reality on the ground today is that most Nigerians perceive the governors as being profligate. It speaks to the level of poverty in Nigeria.” He added that the President does not need international prompting to recognise…