Author: David Great

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has inaugurated special squads to curb open sales and consumption of illicit drugs in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. Kabiru Tsakuwa, commander of narcotics (CN), NDLEA, FCT command, said this in an interview with journalists on Monday in Abuja. Tsakuwa said the approach would be through the dislodgement of notorious drug joints, the arrest of drug dealers, the seizure of drugs and the prosecution of offenders. He said FCT was unique because it had an international airport where some flights come directly from drug-source countries and others from East African countries where…

The Lagos State Taskforce has launched a crackdown on indiscriminate and illegal display and sale of livestock by roadside, inner streets and any other unapproved locations which goes against the environment laws of the state. The spokesperson to the taskforce Gbadeyan Abdulraheem disclosed this in a statement seen by Chronicle NG. The enforcement exercise which is done in collaboration with the Lagos State ministry of agriculture, was led by the Chairman of the Agency, CSP Shola Jejeloye. The exercise kicked off at Agege Ram Market where dozens of livestock were evacuated and taken to the Lagos State Abbatoir market for…

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag blamed an injury crisis at the Old Trafford club for a poor campaign after his side fell to a 1-0 loss to Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday – their ninth home defeat across all competitions this season. United, who have now equalled their tally for most defeats at home in a season, had at least six defenders out through injury, as well as playmaker Bruno Fernandes and forward Marcus Rashford. Ten Hag, who has been forced to play defensive midfielder Casemiro at centre-back in recent matches, has seen his side now concede…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the Nigerian government to remove what it called implicit fuel and electricity subsidies. The IMF in a report it published recently told Nigeria that the subsidies would guzzle three per cent of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2024 as against one per cent in the year before. According to the report, the IMF commended the Federal Government for, among other things, phasing out “costly and regressive energy subsidies”, saying this was critical to creating fiscal space for development spending and strengthening social protection while maintaining debt sustainability. President Bola Tinubu’s administration…

Some of the abducted students of the Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, Okene in Kogi State have been rescued. The Kogi State government in a statement released on Sunday by the Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo said the students whose numbers are not disclosed were rescued by local hunters and other security agents. “This is to inform the general public that some of the students abducted by gunmen at the Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara have been rescued safely by local hunters and other security agents,” the statement partly reads. “Local vigilante men and security agents…

Manchester United won the Women’s FA Cup for the first time on Sunday, defeating Tottenham Hotspur 4-0 in the final as midfielder Ella Toone scored a fantastic goal. Marc Skinner’s side, who lost to Chelsea in last year’s Women’s FA Cup final, dominated the game and took the lead on the stroke of halftime thanks to Toone’s screamer from outside the penalty box. A header from Rachel Williams and two goals from Spanish forward Lucia Garcia after the break sealed the first major trophy for United since the team reformed in 2018. “Wembley is always special. Last year we spoke…

Operatives of the Joint Task Force (JTF) codenamed Operation Delta Safe has uncovered over 50 illegal crude oil refining sites in the Biseni area of Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. JTF Commander, John Okeke, who led the operation on Sunday, said illegal refining of stolen crude oil was taking place in each of the sites. Okeke said he had earlier warned oil thieves in the area to desist from illegal refining of crude oil or relocate to other areas. No arrests were made but he urged public-spirited persons in the area to volunteer useful information that would help…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has asked his supporters to forgive him because he mistakenly handpicked Governor Siminalayi Fubara as his successor. Wike who was in Rivers State on Saturday to attend a civic ceremony for Chief George Thompson Sekibo at Ogu-Bolo in commemoration of his 36 years in public service, warned his political opponents in the State, stressing that, their illegal deeds will not succeed. Wike, Rivers State immediate past governor, is currently in a standoff with his handpicked successor, Fubara. “I want to say this clearly: in life, we make mistakes. I have made a…

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), BudgIT and 136 concerned Nigerians have filed a lawsuit against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) “over its failure to withdraw the patently unlawful ‘Circular’ directing all banks and other financial institutions to deduct from customers’ account a ‘cybersecurity levy’.” The CBN had last week directed banks to implement a levy of 0.5% (0.005) equivalent to a half per cent of all electronic transactions, and to remit the levy to the ‘national cybersecurity fund.’ The CBN relied on the Cybercrime Act 2015 (as amended). The directive is to be implemented by Monday, May 20,…

Two quickfire goals saw Chelsea come from behind to beat Nottingham Forest 3-2, earning their first win from the four head-to-heads since the Reds were promoted to the Premier League. There was a party atmosphere at the City Ground with defeats for Luton Town and Burnley during the three o’clock kick-offs leaving Forest all but safe. Chris Wood almost added to that when he was released behind early on, but Đorđe Petrović stood tall enough to stop the striker’s lofted effort. Chelsea weren’t in the mood to enjoy that party as they chase European football, and having been so important…