Author: David Great

A Nigerian lawyer, Benignus Chibueze Mbam, has petitioned the Minister for Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo and the Comptroller General of the Nigerian Correctional Services (NCoS), Haliru Nababa over the unlawful release of a convict, Anthony Okpala. The convict, according to the lawyer, was convicted alongside his company, Mashuchun International Limited, by Justice Mojisola Dada, on charges of two counts of dishonestly converting to their use the sum of $177,000 and the N6,504,000.00 million, on December 21, 2023, and consequently sentenced to seven years imprisonment, while also convicted and ordered to pay the sum of N1 million. The lawyer, in the petition,…

Hamza Abdullahi, an officer in the Office of the National Security Advisor have told a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court suite in Abuja that a sum of N4.633billion was traced to the account of Dalhatu Investment Limited where son of former Sokoto State governor, Attahiru Bafarawa, Sagir is director and sole signatory to the company’s account. Abdullahi spoke as second prosecution witness on Wednesday in the trial-within-trial of former Sokoto State governor, Attahiru Bafarawa and four others. Abdullahi stated that in 2015,  he was the second-in-command of Special Task Force, Fraud Investigation on Arms, Defence Equipment Procurement in the…

The Osun State Police command has warned public office holders in the state to desist from covering their vehicles number plate to avoid being arrested. The command’s spokesperson, SP Yemisi Opalola disclosed this while fielding questions from journalists after a parade of suspect at the State Command headquarters in Osogbo during the week. According to Opalola, only the governor, deputy governor and speaker have the right to cover their number plate. She added that no individual either elected public office holder or private persons have the right to cover their vehicles plate number, saying anyone caught would be arrested. LAUTECH…

The Ogun Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned motorist using the Lagos-Ibadan expressway to desist from the habit of driving against traffic. This was revealed as the command begins a special operation against motorists driving against major highways in the State The sector commander, Anthony Uga, told journalists on Thursday in Ota, Ogun State, that the operation was to prevent the bad driving habit and the attendant fatal accidents being recorded along the route. Mr Uga said that the exercise, which commenced on Wednesday along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, would also address road traffic violations to restore…

Xavi Hernandez has decided to stay and fulfil his contract as head coach at Barcelona until the end of the 2024-2025 season, despite handing his resignation in for the end of this campaign in January, according to multiple reports in the Spanish media. Joan Laporta’s house has been the meeting place where the future of the Barcelona coach has been decided this Wednesday. And this, finally, is to stay on as coach of the first team after reported talks. Xavi resigned on January 27th in deferred form, with an end-date set at June 30th, after being beaten at home by…

The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office, on Wednesday, sealed the office building of Carrillion Construction on Victoria Island for alleged illegal disposal of sewage. This was disclosed by Tokunbo Wahab, the state Commissioner for Environment, in a post on Wednesday via his X handle. Wahab wrote, “Lagos State Wastewater Management Office, today, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, sealed off the office building of Carrillion Construction at Plot 10b, T.F. Kuboye Street, Oniru extension, Victoria Island, after it was discovered that the building had been carrying out illegal discharge of sewage into the public drainage via a pumping machine. “The Lagos State…

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes saved his side with two goals in a 4-2 home win over Premier League bottom club Sheffield United on Wednesday, just as further difficulties loomed for ailing manager Erik ten Hag. Twice, United trailed against a team poised for a speedy return to the Championship, with Jayden Bogle and Ben Brereton Diaz on target for the visitors, but Fernandes helped save another defeat. He levelled from the penalty spot in the 61st minute after a foul on Harry Maguire, scorer of United’s first equaliser. Fernandes then smacked home a sizzling left-footed shot to edge his…

Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored in a thrilling 2-0 home win against Liverpool in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday, which could spell the end of the visitors’ fading Premier League title chances. Everton’s first derby victory at Goodison Park in over 13 years stopped Liverpool from catching up with Arsenal at the top of the league table. With four games remaining, Jurgen Klopp’s side trail Arsenal by three points. Holders Manchester City are in pole position to retain the crown with 73 points and two games in hand, while Everton’s victory has them breathing easier, eight points above…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the launch of the first phase of the Consumer Credit Scheme (CCS), which will start with civil service members. The take-off was announced in a statement by Tinubu’s media aide Ajuri Ngelale on Wednesday. The scheme is managed by the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP). The CCS serves as the lifeblood of modern economies, enabling citizens to enhance their quality of life by accessing goods and services upfront and paying responsibly over time. It facilitates crucial purchases, such as homes, vehicles, education, and healthcare, which are essential for ongoing stability and the pursuit of their…

Nigerian subscribers on the platform of broadcasting company Multichoice have threatened to boycott the services cable television service provider. In what was seen as an extortionist by many of its subscribers, Multichoice reviewed prices in its packages across the board. The new prices will take effect from May 1, 2024. With the latest price hike, the DStv Premium package increased from N29,500 to N37,000. Similarly, the DStv Compact+ went up from N19,800 to N25,000 while the Compact package increased from N12,500 to N15,700. The Comfam package moved from N7,400 to N9,300. Yanga package moved up from 4,200 to N5,100 while…