Author: David Great

Seven times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton is set for a shock switch from Mercedes to Ferrari in 2025 as a replacement for Spanish driver Carlos Sainz, according to multiple media reports on Thursday. Mercedes and Ferrari declined to comment on speculation that would be by far the most sensational driver move of the so-called ‘silly season’. Sky Sports Television said it understood Mercedes principal Toto Wolff would brief the team before a formal announcement later on Thursday. Hamilton, 39, has been with Mercedes since 2013 and won his first title with McLaren in 2008. His current contract is…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, prayed Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos to issue an arrest warrant compelling former Executive Director on Projects, Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Tuoyo Omatsuli to attend his trial over an alleged N3.6bn fraud. Omatsuli, alongside Francis Momoh, Don Parker Properties Limited and Building Associates Limited, were initially standing trial on an alleged case of conspiracy and money laundering to the tune of N3,645,000,000 (Three Billion, Six Hundred and Forty-five Million Naira) before retired Justice Saliu Saidu of the Federal High Court,…

A recent attack on the Ugboju village in Benue State’s Agatu Local Government Area is suspected to have killed several people. There are different reports on the exact number of victims in the recent unrest in the North Central state. However, a local identified as Oche informed the media over the phone that 15 bodies were discovered Thursday morning. He stated that other individuals, including children, remain missing. According to another source, nine individuals were killed in the latest Benue attack on Wednesday night. The insider stated that the recent Benue incident was purportedly carried out by suspected herders. Nine…

Popular brand influencer Ola of Lagos has come under heavy criticism from Nigerians on social media over remarks in an advertisement video that they considered derogatory and racist. In the advertisement video sighted by Chronicle NG, the influencer, while promoting a luxury spa in the FCT, was seen rating a Chinese masseuse over her Nigerian counterparts. “Guess what? Na white e their massage therapist wey dey here, for your breakfast, Na white go massage you, no be naija massager..” Ola of Lagos remarked in a statement that many Nigerians consider to be derogatory and a downgrade on Nigerian massage therapists.…

Julian Alvarez celebrated his 24th birthday with two goals as Manchester City cruised to a 3-1 win over relegation-threatened Burnley at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday to climb to second in the Premier League table. It was a stroll for the champions as Rodri added a third goal to ensure a 13th win in a row against Burnley, during which time City have scored 46 goals and conceded two. Ameen Al Dakhil netted a late consolation for the visitors. Pep Guardiola’s side moved to 46 points from 21 games, two behind leaders Liverpool, who play Chelsea later on Wednesday. Burnley…

Conor Bradley delivered a remarkable performance, scoring his first Liverpool goal and providing two assists as the Reds defeated Chelsea to maintain their Premier League lead. Jurgen Klopp’s team entered this round of fixtures five points ahead of Arsenal and Manchester City, who had won their games against Nottingham Forest and Burnley, respectively, therefore the Reds needed to do the same against the Blues. After defeating Bournemouth 4-0 in their previous league game, they delivered another confident and authoritative performance to sweep Chelsea aside. Darwin Nunez hit the woodwork twice in the first half, and four times in all, but…

The police command in Ebonyi on Wednesday confirmed the death of three men as a result of a cult clash in the Oriuzor community, Ezza North LGA. DSP Joshua Ukandu, spokesman for the command, disclosed in Abakaliki that the clash was between some cult groups. According to Ukandu, there was a report of gunshots and cult members clashing on Sunday at the Oriuzor community, leaving three people killed. Election: Supreme Court hears Ebonyi, Benue governorship appeals “Two persons have been arrested in connection with the clash, although the situation has been put under control. “Our team has been on top…

The Police Unit of the Nigeria Customs Service has arrested Abdul Rahman Ibrahim for engaging in fraudulent operations and impersonating the Comptroller-General of Customs and other high-ranking government officials. This was announced in a statement released on the NCS’s official X Twitter on Wednesday. According to the statement, NCS spokesperson CSC Abdullahi Maiwada disclosed on Monday that the suspect’s detention was made possible by intelligence acquired by the NCS Police Unit. “The suspect, Abdul-Rahman Ibrahim, was apprehended for his involvement in impersonating the Comptroller-General of Customs, Chief of Staff to the President, and the Secretary of the Ministry of Interior.…

Contracts distribution to third party Bayer has announced that it is shutting down its operations in Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy as it re-strategises its operation on the continent. The pharmaceutical company said it would contract a third party to distribute its pharmaceutical products in Nigeria and three other African markets – Kenya, Ghana and Ethiopia. The company which has 200 employees noted that the impact on jobs will be minimal. It added that its exit will not impact its crop science division, which makes up 90% of the business. Bayer will hand over the warehousing, distribution and sales representation of…

The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed the appeal filed by Aishatu Ahmed, also known as Binani, challenging the election of Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri. Binani is the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the state governorship poll. Delivering judgment, Justice John Okoro held that the suit lacked merit. Justice Okoro also held that a resident electoral commissioner lacks powers to announce election results. NAN