Author: David Great

Suspected herdsmen launched deadly attacks on two communities—Juwan in Bokkos Local Government Area and Manja in Mangu Local Government Area—of Plateau State on Thursday, resulting in the death of at least 13 people, mostly children and the elderly, and the destruction of multiple homes. In Juwan, located in the Tangur District of Bokkos LGA, the attackers reportedly struck at night, killing ten people and leaving several others with serious injuries. The victims were largely vulnerable residents who could not escape the onslaught. Chairman of Bokkos Local Government Council, Amalau Samuel, condemned the killings, describing them as “barbaric and inhuman.” “The…

Four people have been confirmed dead following a violent attack by suspected gunmen on Ido Ayegunle, a community near Esa Oke in Osun State, on Thursday. The attackers reportedly stormed the village on motorcycles around 10 a.m., setting homes ablaze and destroying properties including motorcycles, generators, and streetlights. No arrests have been made as of the time of reporting. The Obanla of Ido Ayegunle, Ibironke Adebusuyi, alleged that the attackers were from Esa Oke, with whom the community has been in conflict since January. The dispute is linked to the appointment of Prince Oluwatimileyin Oluyemi Ajayi as the Olojudo of…

The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu’s running mate for the 2027 presidential election will be determined after the party’s national convention. Speaking on The Morning Brief programme on Channels Television on Friday, Basiru revealed that while Tinubu enjoys widespread support from APC stakeholders to seek re-election, discussions regarding his running mate have not yet begun. He said, “As far as we are concerned, the national summit held in the Presidential Villa has endorsed Mr. President based on his track record and a large spectrum of stakeholders in our…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a medical doctor, Dr. Nekabari Dambere Nathan, before Justice P. I. Ajoku of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, for allegedly defrauding unsuspecting Nigerians of N39.1 million under the guise of securing foreign visas and job placements. According to a statement issued by EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, Dr. Nathan was arraigned alongside his company, Global Horizons Academy Ltd, on a one-count charge of obtaining money by false pretence and advance fee fraud. The charge reads: “That you, Dr. Nekabari Dambere Nathan and Global Horizons Academy Ltd between…

Chelsea and England winger Noni Madueke, 23, is on the radar of a host of clubs this summer, including Arsenal. (Telegraph – subscription needed) Sporting Lisbon and Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres, 27, is edging closing to joining Arsenal instead of Manchester United. (Talksport) Slovenia striker Benjamin Sesko, 22, wants a release clause in his contract if he is to join Arsenal from RB Leipzig this summer. (The Transfers Podcast) Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, 32, is expected to leave Arsenal on 30 June as negotiations over a new deal are at standstill. (ESPN) Liverpool are also keen on signing Crystal Palace’s…

Tyrese Haliburton didn’t look bothered by his sore right calf on Thursday, and as a result, he and the Indiana Pacers sent the NBA Finals to a decisive Game 7. Despite being a game-time decision coming into Game 6 in Indianapolis, Haliburton demonstrated in the final minute of the first half his ability to withstand the injury. Haliburton deflected a pass from Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams with his left hand, chased the ball down, tight-roped his way down the sideline before finding Pascal Siakam on a no-look pass for an emphatic dunk as the Pacers rolled to a…

In what is being hailed as the biggest shock of the FIFA Club World Cup so far, Brazilian side Botafogo pulled off a dramatic 1-0 victory over European giants Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), ending the French club’s six-game winning streak across all competitions. Despite a dominant start from PSG, including several early chances from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who continued his fine form from the Atletico Madrid match, it was Botafogo who broke the deadlock before halftime. Kvaratskhelia curled an early shot towards the far post, only for John Victor to make a solid save. Moments later, the Georgian winger had another chance,…

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu stands no chance of securing re-election in 2027. El-Rufai, now a chieftain of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), made the remarks during an interview shared on X (formerly Twitter). He stated that anyone who believes the president could win another term is out of touch with the reality in Nigeria. “Anybody that thinks it is possible for President Bola Tinubu to get re-elected is living in another country, not Nigeria. It is impossible for Bola Tinubu to get re-elected,” El-Rufai said. He attributed this to widespread dissatisfaction…

The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, has overturned a 2014 judgment by the Federal High Court that allowed Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) Plc to take possession of a 44-room mansion in Ikoyi, Lagos, valued at N30 billion and owned by Alhaji Agboola Abiola, son of the late Chief M.K.O. Abiola. In a unanimous decision delivered on June 18, 2025, and certified on June 19, the appellate court ruled that the foreclosure was invalid due to “irregularities in the legal mortgage” relied upon by GTBank. Justice Paul Bassi, who delivered the lead judgment, criticized the lower court’s ruling for failing to…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sealed the visa application centres of France, Belgium, and Italy in Abuja following a consumer complaint and alleged obstruction of investigation. The centres, located at Mukhtar El-Yakub House in the Central Business District, were shut down on Thursday by FCCPC operatives, accompanied by personnel from the Nigerian Police Force and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. According to the FCCPC, staff of the visa centres resisted the enforcement exercise. Director of the Surveillance and Investigations Department at the FCCPC, Mrs. Boladale Adeyinka, said the action was taken after the centres…