Author: David Great

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested the wife of a suspected pipeline vandal and seized possession of two fabricated guns in Rivers. This is contained in a statement by NSCDC public relations officer (PRO), Babawale Afolabi, on Saturday in Abuja. According to the PRO, the corps got an intelligence tip-off concerning some pipeline vandals residing at the Idia/Ogburu waterside settlement camp, located around a multinational company in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni, Onelga, Rivers. He said that the operation by the Commandant-General’s Special Intelligence Squad (CGSIS) led to the arrest of one Isaac, while other suspects, including her husband, are…

South Africa’s ruling African National Congress awaited the imminent confirmation on Saturday that it had lost its three-decade-old absolute majority and would have to find allies if it is to remain in power. With more than 98 per cent of the votes from Wednesday’s election counted, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s ANC had only 40.15 per cent support, a catastrophic slump from the 57.5 it won in 2019. This marks a historic turning point for South Africa as the party has enjoyed an absolute majority since 1994 when liberation leader Nelson Mandela led the nation out of white-minority rule and into democracy.…

The Board of Governors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a capital increase of 117 billion dollars to further support Nigeria and other countries on the continent. The AfDB president, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, said this at the closing of the 2024 annual meetings of the bank in Nairobi. “So the Board of Governors of the AfDB approved a general callable capital increase for the bank for 117 billion dollars. “This is a major demonstration of the faith of our shareholders’ confidence in us. They have confidence in our ability to use resources well. “They have confidence in…

Massive outrage have trailed reports of arrest of unarmed civilians in  Abia State by men of the Nigerian Army following the death of 5 soldiers who were killed by members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The incident, which has sparked condemnation from citizens across the nation, has raised concerns about human rights violations and the role of military in curbing crimes. Reacting to the development numerous Nigerians have taken to social media to express their dismay and demand accountability from the authorities. Rose Agwu a medical doctor, whose sibling was taken away by men of the Nigerian…

Saudi Pro League winners Al-Hilal defeated Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr 5-4 in a penalty shootout on Friday to win the Saudi Cup and complete the domestic double, leaving the Portuguese star in tears at the end of the drama. Al-Hilal’s Aleksandar Mitrovic and Ronaldo both scored in the shootout, but goalkeeper Yassine Bounou was the hero as he saved Al-Nassr’s final two penalties to seal the trophy after three players were sent off before to extra time. Al-Hilal who were without injured Brazilian star Neymar had won the Saudi Pro League to deny Ronaldo his first league title in Saudi Arabia…

Tottenham Hotspur could sign England forward Ivan Toney, 28, in a deal worth £40m from Brentford this summer. (Football Insider) Toney was named in England manager Gareth Southgate’s provisional 33-man team for the Euro 2024 tournament. (Chronicle NG) Borussia Dortmund cannot afford to re-sign England winger Jadon Sancho, 24, from Manchester United on a permanent basis. (Sky Sports) England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, 19, will sign a new contract with Manchester United worth quadruple his current salary after this summer’s European Championship. (Star) Everton are prepared to sell any of their star players this summer, including England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, 30, and 21-year-old English defender Jarrad Branthwaite, who is a target for Manchester United. (Sun)…

The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have called for an indefinite strike beginning Monday, June 3, after failing to reach an agreement with the government on a new minimum wage. The organised labour unions said on May 1 that they would strike if a new minimum wage was not agreed upon by the end of May. “Government refused to move forward, not even a kobo was added to the 60,000 naira that they proposed on Tuesday and we rightly rejected,” the unions said in a statement. They said that government representatives did not show up…

Armed men killed at least six civilians and five soldiers in an attack in Abia state, the military said Friday, prompting the state government to announce a N25million reward for information on the shooters. The attack on Thursday was the latest in a series of raids in a region plagued by separatist violence. According to defence spokesperson Major-General Edward Buba, the terrorists killed five soldiers posted as peacekeepers in the region, while six civilians were killed in the crossfire. No group claimed responsibility, but the army blamed the outlawed separatist Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) movement which wants the surrounding…

The Kano State police command has commended residents for their peaceful behaviour as Emirs Muhammad Sanusi II and Aminu Bayero presided over Friday prayers simultaneously in Kano. Both emirs are laying claim to the throne. While Governor Abba Yusuf reinstated Sanusi,  Bayero is contesting his dethronement in court. The city of Kano was predicted to witness clashes between the two parties’ supporters, with the police warning potential troublemakers to stay away from the state. While Emir Sanusi led at the Central Mosque,  ousted Emir Ado Bayero observed his prayers at the Nasarawa Palace. The Commissioner of Police, Usaini Gumel, told…

Zambia’s former first lady, Esther Lungu, has been arrested on money laundering charges, her lawyer said Friday, days after her husband claimed he was being targeted as part of a political vendetta. Lungu, 66, was held Thursday evening alongside her two daughters, after being quizzed for hours about properties the family holds in the capital, Lusaka, lawyer Makebi Zulu told AFP. She has now been released on bail. “The former first lady has been arrested for being found in possession of properties suspected to be proceeds of crime and money laundering charges,” Zulu said. He said the properties, a block…