Author: David Great

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ekiti state command, has arrested a 27-year-old man, Ojo Afolabi, for allegedly defiling a four-year-old girl. The suspect, who lives on Olujoda Street, Ado-Ekiti, was arrested after the mother of the girl made a formal complaint at the office of the NSCDC in Ado-Ekiti. The four-year-old victim, while narrating the incident, alleged that the suspect removed her underwear and had carnal knowledge of her sometime in late April, 2024. The mother of the girl, who spoke to journalists, also said that her daughter informed her about the incident. However, the suspect denied…

The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has said the happiness and welfare of his troops are of utmost importance to him in fulfilling his responsibilities as the Defence chief. Musa made this statement during a press briefing on Saturday at a special volleyball match held in honour of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan who are currently on a private visit to Nigeria at the invitation of the Chief of Defence Staff. He said the purpose of inviting Prince Harry to Nigeria was to pay tribute to wounded soldiers and veterans who have served…

Josko Gvardiol scored twice as Manchester City overcame Fulham to go two points ahead of Arsenal in the Premier League title chase. In a game they dominated from start to finish, the visitors took the lead early on when defender Gvardiol finished clinically after a beautiful move that opened up the Fulham defence. Phil Foden then continued his fantastic season with a second goal after the break, putting a first-time finish past Bernd Leno. Erling Haaland, the Premier League’s top scorer, should have scored a third midway through the second half, but he drove high over the net. But Manchester…

Actress and comedian, Wofai Fada, has refuted claims of being 38-years-old amidst controversies surrounding her recent engagement with Taiwo Cole. Fada who celebrates her birthday today took to her Instagram page to share her birthday pictures. She wrote, “This particular month is so special to me because it emphasises the essentials of a happy life, laughter, love, and adventure. “THIS IS 34????. Happy birthday, Ekpe! Yatata!” Recall that there were controversies surrounding her marriage to Taiwo Cole, following the couple’s traditional wedding held in Cross River State, when the Cole’s family denounced the engagement in a viral disclaimer. In the…

Former presidential spokesman and host of Channels Television renowned weekly political and economic programmed, Inside Sources, Laolu Akande has urged President Tinubu to place more attention on the education and health sectors of the economy like he is currently doing to the N15 trillion Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project. The seasoned journalist in his weekly nugget, My Take urged the president to place much emphasis on human capital development as he believes education has transformative capacity to impact and liberate the majority of the population from ignorance, poverty and mystery. Commending the president’s audacious move in constructing the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway,…

Kylian Mbappe has announced his departure from Paris-Saint Germain at the end of the season via a video posted on social media, adding that he would be leaving for a club outside of France. Mbappe will play his final game at the Parc des Princes in the red and blue colours of PSG this Sunday when his side take on Toulouse. In the video, Mbappe said: “(It is a decision) with a lot of emotions. I have had many years where I have had the chance and the great honour to be a member of the biggest French club, one…

Eight elite Nigerian Navy warships have left the country’s waters to join a global joint naval operation to combat sea piracy in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG). Nigeria’s Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanual Ogalla, revealed this to journalists during the flag-off of exercise ‘Obangame Express 2024,’ in Onne, Rivers, on Friday. Represented by Rear Adm. Olusegun Ferreira, the navy’s chief of training and operations, Mr Ogalla stated that eight warships, two helicopters, and the naval Special Boat Service (special forces) would participate in the week-long exercise. “Obangame Express, sponsored by the United States African Command (US Africom), brings…

A motorcyclist, Afeez Mustapha, has been arrested by operatives of the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly sexually assaulting a female passenger in Ogun State. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the arrest in a statement posted on X on Friday. Odutola noted that Mustapha was conveying the female passenger to a destination when he suddenly changed direction by taking another route different from that of the passenger. Upon getting to a desolate location, he took advantage of the lone victim and reportedly perpetrated the crime. Odutola said Mustapha had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation…

Going by the Nation’s not-so-pleasant history where actual leadership is often in short supply, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Honourable Minister of Interior, has emerged to break that jinx with his visionary approach to leadership. With barely a year under his belt, he has revolutionized the Ministry of Interior into a powerhouse of efficiency, innovation, and progress. Tunji-Ojo’s remarkable journey since assuming office has captured the hearts of Nigerians at home and in the diaspora, as he has transformed how Nigerians think about governance. His unwavering dedication to duty, unrelenting passion for excellence, and unshakeable commitment to the people have made him…

Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman was on the scoresheet as Atalanta makes history as the club reaches its first European final, after a 3-0 (4-1 aggregate) victory over Marseille in the UEFA Europa League semi-final. With the tie so delicately poised after a draw in the first leg, it was La Dea who took the initiative in an utterly one-sided first half. The only surprise at the break was that Atalanta’s one-goal lead wasn’t any bigger, such had been their dominance. Gianluca Scamacca and Charles De Ketelaere had both come close before Ademola Lookman found the breakthrough midway through the…