Author: David Great

In a bid to restore law and order in one of Lagos’ busiest hubs, the Lagos State Taskforce has apprehended 88 suspected miscreants and criminals in two coordinated operations carried out at Oshodi and its surrounding areas. The raids, which took place at 3 a.m. and 4 p.m. respectively, followed a surge in complaints from motorists, residents, and pedestrians regarding the rising tide of criminal activity in the area. According to CSP Adetayo Akerele, Chairman of the Lagos State Taskforce, the arrests are part of ongoing efforts to curb the activities of street urchins and touts, particularly in hotspots like…

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have again arrested a 48-year-old businessman, Christian Ogbuji. Ogbuji was first arrested at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on May 10, 2023, upon arrival from Uganda via Addis Ababa, onboard Ethiopian Airlines flight ET 951 for ingesting 93 pellets of cocaine weighing 1.986kg. He was subsequently arraigned before Federal High Court 12 Abuja, presided over by Justice Mobolaji Olajuwon in charge no: FHC/ABJ/CR/192/2023, and convicted on July 13, 2023. Ogbuji was sentenced to two years imprisonment with an option of paying a fine of N3,000,000.00. A statement by the spokesperson…

A group of monkeys reportedly intervened to save a six-year-old girl from an attempted sexual assault in Baghpat, a city in India. According to the Times of India, in a report updated on Monday via its website, the incident occurred on Saturday and has left the local community stunned and authorities scrambling to apprehend the accused. According to the girl’s parents, an unidentified man lured their daughter, a UKG student, to an abandoned house. The situation took a dramatic turn when several monkeys allegedly rushed aggressively towards the assailant, forcing him to flee and leave the child unharmed. “My daughter…

In the ongoing trial of former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, for alleged fraud in the $6 billion Mambilla Power Project, a prosecution witness has revealed details of suspicious financial transactions involving the former minister. In a press release issued by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Dele Oyewale, Head of Media and Publicity, confirmed that Adewale Agunbiade, a Compliance Officer with Jaiz Bank Plc and formerly with Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB), testified before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Apo, Abuja, on Monday. Agunbiade narrated how N5.2 million was allegedly transferred from…

In a significant development for Everton Football Club, Blue Heaven Holdings and The Friedkin Group have confirmed that they have reached an agreement for the sale of Blue Heaven’s majority stake in the club. This transaction, which aims to usher in a new era for Everton, is currently awaiting regulatory approval from key governing bodies, including the Premier League and the Financial Conduct Authority. In a separate report, Farhad Moshiri’s Blue Heaven Holdings has agreed to sell its 94 per cent stake to The Friedkin Group, it has been confirmed, subject to regulatory approvals, says SkySports. The Monaco-based British-Iranian businessman…

Justice Inyang Ekwo, of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, dismissed the suit seeking the removal of Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, as the National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress. In his judgment, he agreed with the preliminary objection of the 2nd defendant, who prayed the court to strike out the suit on the grounds that the claimant does not have the required locus standi to institute the suit. The judge also agreed with the preliminary objection of the 3rd defendant, who argued that the name the claimant had sued in the ‘Northern Central APC forum’ is not a…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has released a statement condemning the unauthorised use of its operational gear in comedy skits. This comes in response to the resurgence of an old video titled “EFCC and Army Wahala” across social media platforms. In a statement on Monday via X, the anti-graft agency expressed deep concern over the misrepresentation of its operatives in such productions. “This, once again, compels the EFCC to reiterate its warning to skit makers and other social workers to desist from using the operational accoutrements of the commission illegally and irresponsibly,” the statement read. EFCC arrests three…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has raised an alarm over an alleged plot by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to disrupt the collation process of the Edo State governorship election. According to the PDP, the APC is planning to use armed thugs to invade the collation centers and manipulate results in favor of its candidate. In a press statement signed by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, the party claimed that its candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, is currently in a “clear lead” based on authentic results from the polling units. The party warned that any attempt to alter…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced that the collation of results from the Edo State governorship election held on Saturday will commence at 10 am today. This was disclosed in a statement issued early Sunday by the Resident Electoral Commissioner in Edo State, Dr Anugbum Omuoha. The REC assured the public that the collation process would be conducted with full transparency, in line with the commission’s existing regulations. “This is to inform the general public, stakeholders, and observers that the collation of results for the ongoing Edo State governorship election will resume today, Sunday, September 22, 2024, at…

Anthony Joshua has suffered the second knockout defeat of his career, falling to Daniel Dubois in their all-British heavyweight title fight at Wembley Stadium. Dubois, the IBF heavyweight champion, dominated the bout from the opening round, knocking Joshua down twice before landing a decisive right hand in the fifth round that sent Joshua face down on the canvas. Despite Joshua’s attempt to rise, the referee called an end to the fight, sealing Dubois’ victory and Joshua’s shocking defeat. This marks Joshua’s second knockout loss, dimming his hopes of a third world title reign. details later