Author: David Great

Adeolu Adeboye, son of Redeemed Christian Church of God’s General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, received over N8 billion from Kaduna State Government for a contract, but abandoned the project after 30% completion. In an exclusive report by SaharaReporters Adeolu and his wife, who secured the contract through Ronchess Global Resources Plc during former Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s administration, have been evading accountability for the diverted funds and unfinished project. Following Kaduna State Government and House of Assembly’s probe into the alleged fraud, the cleric’s son filed a suit (FHC/L/CS/1206/24) at the Federal High Court in Lagos. Adeolu Adeboye seeks an injunction…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound grief over the widespread devastation caused by recent floods across Nigeria, which have resulted in loss of lives, displacement of communities, and extensive damage to farmlands. In a statement released today by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, President Tinubu conveyed his heartfelt sympathy to all those affected by the natural disaster. The President particularly extended his condolences to the bereaved families, displaced communities, and farmers who have lost their livelihoods. “The President sympathizes with all victims of these ravages of nature, especially bereaved families, farmers, displaced communities,…

Jadon Sancho’s time at Manchester United appears to be drawing to a close, as Juventus has reached an agreement to sign the England international on an initial loan deal. According to journalist, Fabrice Hawkins, the 24-year-old winger is set to join the Serie A club after Juventus managed to secure his services, beating out interest from Premier League rivals Chelsea. The deal, initially thought to be a straightforward loan, now includes an obligation for Juventus to make the transfer permanent next summer. Sancho himself is reportedly eager for the move to Turin. Chelsea’s attempt to sign the former Borussia Dortmund…

Lazio are launching a bid for Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof. The Sweden captain has been made available by United this summer after the arrivals of Leny Yoro and Matthijs de Ligt. Sky Italia’s transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio is reporting Lazio are showing interest in the defender. The Italian giants want to strengthen their defensive options before the transfer window closes on Friday. And as such, Lazio are considering making a bid for the defender.

An Enugu Magistrate Court sitting in Enugu North Magisterial District has remanded a 40-year-old man, Osita Igwe at Enugu Correctional Centre for alleged robbery. The charge marked MEN/541/2024, which our correspondent obtained on Wednesday, shows that Igwe was arraigned on Tuesday on a three-count charge bordering on robbery and conspiracy. The count read in part, “That you Osita Igwe ‘M’, and others now at large on or about the 5th day of July 2024 at Ebeano tunnel road, Enugu within the Enugu Magisterial District, did conspire among yourselves to commit felony to wit: Robbery and thereby committed an offence punishable…

About 25 people were killed after flash floods hit Yemen’s northwestern province of Al-Mahwit, a local health source reported on Wednesday. The flash floods in Al-Mahwit, triggered by over 24 hours of heavy rain, caused the collapse of three dams and swept away dozens of houses in the Malhan district on Tuesday. A health source said that rescue operations were underway as several villagers were still missing. Earlier this month, heavy rains and flash floods in the northern provinces of Hodeidah and Hajjah claimed 45 lives and damaged over 12,000 homes, according to local health authorities. The WHO has expressed…

The Nigeria Immigration Service has deported a Zimbabwean Bishop, Eben K. Nhiwatawi, for participating in the Methodist Church leadership election process while on a tourist visa. In a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, Kenneth Udo, on Wednesday, the NIS described the Bishop’s actions as a clear violation of the terms and privileges associated with the tourist visa, as outlined in the Nigeria Visa Policy 2024. The statement read in part, “On 24th August 2024, Mr Eben K. Nhiwatawi, a Zimbabwean Bishop, was apprehended in Yola, Adamawa State, for violating Immigration protocols. “The Bishop arrived in the country on…

Chelsea have made a move to sign 28-year-old Brentford and England striker Ivan Toney, though the Blues will not be able to match the wages on offer from Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli. (Sky Sports) Toney could reportedly earn up to £400,000 a week with the Saudi Pro League side. (Mail) Chelsea have identified Aston Villa and Colombia forward Jhon Duran, 20, as an alternative to Napoli striker Victor Osimhen if they fail to sign the 25-year-old Nigeria international. (Givemesport) Nottingham Forest are looking at Ajax and Netherlands forward Brian Brobbey, 22, as a potential signing before the transfer window closes. (Mirror) Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are monitoring 24-year-old English winger Jadon Sancho’s situation at Manchester United. (Talksport) Roma are open to selling…

Debutant Dani Olmo stole the headlines as he netted the winner in a comeback victory for new club Barcelona, ending Rayo Vallecano’s three-game unbeaten home head-to-head streak and maintaining Barca’s 100% record this campaign. Coming into this fixture, Rayo had scored the opener in each of their last four head-to-head’s, and they repeated the trick here, netting after just nine minutes. The home side were rewarded for their energetic start, placing Barcelona on the back foot as Unai Lopez swept a Jorge de Frutos cut-back inside Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s near post. There were several flare-ups during a competitive half, but…

Manchester City’s Portugal defender Joao Cancelo has joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal, both sides said on Tuesday. Cancelo joined City in 2019 from Juventus, winning three consecutive Premier League titles from 2021 to 2023 after securing the Serie A crown with Juve in 2018-19. He spent last season on loan at LaLiga side Barcelona after a half-year loan spell in the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich in the previous campaign. The 30-year-old defender made his Portugal debut in a 5-0 friendly win over Gibraltar in August 2016, soon after they became European champions in France. He has represented his country more…