Author: David Great

President Bola Tinubu has banned unauthorised individuals from attending the weekly federal executive council (FEC) meeting. The president stated that several unauthorised individuals, including his son Seyi Tinubu, gained access to the council chamber of the State House. Speaking before the start of the FEC meeting on Monday at the presidential villa, President Tinubu said he spotted some persons slipping in and out of the council chamber. “Last week I noticed the undue access of people sneaking in and out of this council, including… I saw the photograph of my son, Seyi, sitting behind… That is not acceptable,” Tinubu remarked.…

Protesters with hands covered in red paint repeatedly interrupted a congressional hearing on US military aid Tuesday, demanding Washington stop funding Israel’s fight against Hamas. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin were appealing to the Senate Appropriations Committee for billions of dollars in military assistance to support Israel, Ukraine and other security costs. Some two dozen spectators raised hands covered in paint in a symbol of the bloodshed in the Gaza Strip since Israel began its bombardment of the Palestinian territory after Hamas’s attack earlier this month. Several wore messages of “Free Gaza” written on their…

The Senate has confirmed Zach Adedeji’s appointment to lead the Federal Inland Revenue Service. After being screened at the plenary session on Tuesday, Adedeji was confirmed by a majority vote of senators. Adedeji vowed to increase the agency’s data mining capabilities in order to make suitable tax judgements prior to his confirmation. Appeal Court reverses Timipre Sylva’s disqualification He blamed income leaks on a lack of data on the finances of domestic and international businesses operating in the country. “We will improve our data mining capacity. We will develop the data upon which will we make decisions on taxes.” he…

Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior has signed a new contract with Real Madrid that runs until 2027, the Spanish club announced on Tuesday. “Real Madrid and Vini Jr. have reached an agreement to extend the player’s contract, linking him to the club until 30 June 2027,” the club said in a statement. Vinicius, 23, joined Madrid in 2018 from Brazilian club Flamengo and has developed into one of La Liga’s standout players, scoring the winning goal in last year’s Champions League final against Liverpool. Messi wins record eighth Ballon d’Or His existing contract was due to expire at the end of…

President Bola Tinubu has intervened into the political scenario in Rivers State. The President, on Tuesday, met with the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, who is now the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. Tinubu met with the two politicians in the Aso Villa in the nation’s capital, Abuja. Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State announced this following the Nigeria Police Council meeting held at the Villa today. According to him, the President interfered in the political and security scenario happening in Rivers State. Fubara: Call Wike to order over Rivers crisis – Clark tells…

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said revenge is not on his mind ahead of Wednesday’s League Cup trip to Manchester United for a repeat of last season’s final. Howe’s side were beaten 2-0 at Wembley in February as Newcastle’s agonisingly long wait for a first domestic trophy, stretching back to 1955, was extended for at least another season. Erik ten Hag’s team have been disappointing this season and were brushed aside 3-0 in the Manchester derby at the weekend. But Howe was adamant that rubbing salt into United’s wounds and gaining vengeance was not top of his priority list. “That’s not…

The House of Representatives has invited Betta Edu, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, to inform the green chamber on the progress of the Federal Government’s conditional cash transfer scheme to 15 million families. On Tuesday, the House raised concern over the program’s handling in a motion of urgent public interest. The House questioned the program’s lack of openness, which has resulted in dishonest practises. Minister Betta Edu will provide specifics on data collection and sharing. President Bola Tinubu inaugurated the Renewed Hope Conditional Cash Transfer for 15 million families in mid-October. CCT: Vulnerable Pensioners to receive N25,000 -…

Abdulazeez Fashola, alias Naira Marley, and Lagos socialite Samson Eletu, aka Sam Larry, have launched a fundamental rights complaint to challenge their continuing incarceration in relation to the murder of Ilerioluwa Aloba, alias Mohbad, a 27-year-old singer. The police and Lagos magistrate Adeola Olatunbosun, who ordered their remand in police custody for 21 days, were joined as defendants in the complaint filed before the Federal High Court in Lagos. Naira Marley and Sam Larry are suing the defendants for N20 million in damages apiece. In the suit filed through their lawyer, Mr Olalekan Ojo (SAN), they are urging the court to…

Armed men identified to be members of the Boko Haram terrorist group on Monday attacked Beneshiekh town, the seat of Borno State’s Kaga Local Government Area, and assassinated the Chief Imam, Sheihk Baba Goni Muktar Malumti. They also set fire to several of the deceased’s Islamic texts. The dead was a well-known Islamic scholar and the Chief Imam of Beneshiekh’s Juma’at Mosque. In separate attacks, another gang of terrorists raided Makinta Kururi hamlet in Beneshiekh and captured two hunters. Recall that the Chief Imam’s younger brother was also slain by militants last month. Troops kill Boko Haram commander, rescue nine…

Emiliano Martinez of Argentina has won the 2023 Yashin Trophy at the Ballon d’Or ceremony held at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France. The Yashin Trophy is an annual association football honour awarded by France Football to the best-performing goalkeeper. 2023 #BallonDor: Victor Osimhen ranks eighth world’s best footballer Martinez was a key member of the South American champions that overcame France in the World Cup final last year in Qatar. Since its inception in 2019, the award has been named after former Soviet Union goalkeeper Lev Yashin, and the winner has been chosen by previous Ballon d’Or winners.