Author: David Great

The FCT High Court has on dismissed an application filed by the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, to travel to the UK for medical treatment. Presiding Judge, Justice Hamza Muazu dismissed the application in a ruling on Tuesday. The EFCC charged Emefiele with criminal breach of trust, forgery, conspiracy to obtain by false pretence and obtaining money by false pretence when he served as the apex bank’s boss. Among the allegations was that the former CBN boss forged a document titled: Re: Presidential Directive on Foreign Election Observer Missions dated January 26, 2023, with Ref…

Manchester City are expected to sign 26-year-old Spain midfielder Dani Olmo from RB Leipzig with the Premier League in advanced talks. (Football Insider) Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich have been with a move for Dani Olmo, who scored three goals during Euro 2024 to help his country win the tournament for the fourth time. (Fabrizio Romano) Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe will be one of the leading candidates to become England manager if current boss Gareth Southgate steps down. Former England midfielders Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard are also possible contenders. (Guardian) Manchester United have asked about Germany defender Jonathan Tah with Bayern Munich having failed to reach an…

Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo will undergo surgery after sustaining an injury during the quarter-final match between Brazil and Uruguay at the Copa América. The Catalan newspaper Sport reports that the centre-back is expected to be sidelined for around four months following the surgery. The injury and subsequent surgery come at a challenging time for Catalan giant is sitting, as his contract negotiations with Barcelona remain unresolved. Araujo left the Brazil vs Uruguay match in tears, recognizing that his injury was more serious than a typical bruise. After arriving back in Barcelona on Monday, the defender underwent additional tests. The results…

US President Joe Biden has ordered Secret Service protection for independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, the homeland security chief said Monday. “In light of this weekend’s events, the president has directed me to work with the Secret Service to provide protection to Robert Kennedy Jr,” United States Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, told journalists. Kennedy, the scion of America’s most famous political clan, is an environmental lawyer and long-time vaccine sceptic who has no chance of winning in November, but whose candidacy could potentially sway close contests in key swing states.…

Olivier Giroud has officially announced his retirement from international football following EURO 2024, marking the end of an illustrious career with the French national team. In an emotional Instagram post, the 37-year old striker who had stints with Arsenal and Chelsea, began with “The dreaded moment has arrived,” confirming his departure from Les Bleus. As the all-time top scorer for France, Giroud leaves behind an impressive record of 143 caps and 57 goals. A key player in France’s 2018 FIFA World Cup victory, his contributions to the team have been monumental. Looking ahead, the forward will continue his club career…

During a media parley at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, revealed that he doesn’t own houses outside Nigeria to maintain focus on industrializing the country. Dangote shared that while he once had a house in London, he sold it in 1996 to avoid distractions. “The reason I don’t have a London or America house is solely because I wanted to focus on industrialization in Nigeria. I figured that if I had those houses, there would be one reason or the other for me to visit those places, thereby causing distractions for me,”…

Germany striker Thomas Muller said Monday he was retiring from international football after a disappointing Euro 2024 that saw the host nation eliminated in the quarter-finals. “After 131 national team games and 45 goals, I am saying goodbye,” Muller said in a video statement announcing his decision. Muller, who turns 35 in September, was a key member of the German team that won the 2014 World Cup. The charismatic forward also scored the opening goal in Germany’s unforgettable 7-1 win over the hosts Brazil in the semi-final. “When I played my first international match for the German national team over…

Rivers State lawmakers loyal to former governor and FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, has suspended all expenditures by Governor Siminalayi Fubara until he presents his budget to the lawmakers. This decision was made during a plenary session on Monday, following the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum issued to the governor to present his budget for the 2024 fiscal year. The Leader of the House, Major Jack, raised a motion informing the assembly of the expired deadline, prompting deliberations. After discussions, the assembly voted to shut down the Rivers State Consolidated Revenue Account, effectively preventing the Fubara…

The federal government has dragged Daily Trust Newspapers before the National Media Complaints Commission (NMCC), otherwise known as the Ombudsman, over its story on the Samoa agreement. A statement by NMCC on Sunday acknowledged receipt of the federal government’s complaint and added that investigation into the matter had commenced. The statement was signed by Emeka Izeze and Feyi Smith, chairman and interim secretary of NMCC, respectively. It said that the federal government’s complaint, dated July 8, was signed by Dr. Ngozi Onwudiwe, permanent secretary of the federal ministry of information and national orientation, on behalf of the minister, Mohammed Idris.…

Mikel Oyarzabal scored a late goal to give Spain a 2-1 win against England in Berlin, Germany to claim their fourth European trophy. The Spaniards began the match on the front foot and deservedly took the lead after Yamal Lamine who turned 17 on Saturday found Nico Williams Jr. The Spaniards continued to threaten but could not extend their lead. In the second half, England turned the heat on, holding the ball better and forcing Spain to defend. Substitute Cole Palmer then drew the game level after a pass from Bukayo Saka. Both teams tried to get the winner but…