Author: David Great

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…

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…