Author: David Great

Twenty-five renowned journalists have written a book to celebrate Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in Nigeria, outlining his strides in public service. A statement signed by Richard Akinnola and Sadiq Abdullateef for the group under the aegis PYO Collectives will formally launch the book on April 28. “Collection of journalists, writers to launch book on Osinbajo April 28 25 prominent journalists and writers from across the country have come together to write a book on Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, the statement said. Titled “Osinbajo Strides: Defining Moments of An Innovative Leader,” the book is scheduled to be launched virtually at 4…

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has urged Nigerians to embrace love during the Easter celebration in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. In his Easter message, he said as Christians in Nigeria join other faithful worldwide to celebrate Easter Sunday, commemorating the resurrection of Christ from the dead over two thousand years ago, all Nigerians should remember God’s love to humanity during this season and always. In a brief chat with journalists shortly after the Easter Sunday service at the Aso Villa Chapel, Abuja, Osinbajo called on all Nigerians to show love to one another. “My message is contained in the scripture in John…

Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino scored a late goal to rescue a 2-2 draw with Arsenal on Sunday, which robbed the Premier League leaders of their eighth consecutive victory and what would have been their first win at Anfield since 2012. Mikel Arteta’s side appeared poised to stretch their gap over second-place Manchester City before Firmino scored in the 87th minute, when Trent Alexander-Arnold dinked a cross to the back post that the forward headed past Aaron Ramsdale. Arsenal had taken the lead through forward Gabriel Martinelli in the eighth minute and the Brazilian then set up compatriot Gabriel Jesus in…

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) have filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari, asking the court to “declare arbitrary, illegal and unconstitutional the N5m fine imposed on Channels Television over a recent interview with the Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed.” Joined in the suit as Defendants are the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) and Mr. Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture. NBC had recently fined Channels Television N5 million over an interview with Datti Baba-Ahmed. The NBC alleged that the interview ‘violated the NBC code.’ But in the suit number…

Labour Party state chairmen have stated that Julius Abure remains the national chairman of the party, dismissing reports that they have sacked him. The state chairmen of the party in Abuja took back the party secretariat which was alleged to have been taken over by thugs who seized and sealed the office on April 6. Mr Ogbaloi Kelly, chairman, Edo State Labour Party, said that the National Working Committee (NWC) is a subordinate organ to the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party. “Therefore, when a faction of it is comes to take laws into its hands, it becomes a…

Ex-Chelsea and Brighton boss Graham Potter wants to become the next Southampton manager, if they remain in the Premier League. (Football Insider) Former Leeds boss Jesse Marsch has agreed a long-term contract to take over as Leicester City manager having turned down Southampton in February as they only offered him a deal to the end of the season. (Sunday Telegraph – subscription required) Barcelona are open to offers for Spain midfielder Ansu Fati, 20, Brazil winger Raphinha, 26, and Spain forward Ferran Torres, 23. (Sport – in Spanish) Aston Villa are planning to break their transfer record again this summer with another “huge” spending spree. (Football Insider) Liverpool and Chelsea will try to sign Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac…

At UFC 287 in Miami, Florida, Israel Adesanya reclaimed his middleweight title from long-time rival Alex Pereira with a spectacular knockout. In round two, with his back to the cage, Adesanya, 33, unleashed two crushing right hands that sent Pereira, 35, to the canvas. Adesanya’s victory avenges three previous defeats to Pereira. He was defeated in kickboxing twice in 2016 and 2017, as well as at UFC 281 in November. Pereira of Brazil won the title with a stunning fifth-round knockout in his most recent defeat inside the octagon. Go Octagon-side for THE knockout of the night ???? #UFC287 pic.twitter.com/RSB0P6aiZq…

Erling Haaland netted a brilliant bicycle kick as he scored a brace on his return to Manchester City’s starting line-up after injury in a 4-1 Premier League win at bottom side Southampton on Saturday to keep the pressure on leaders Arsenal. The Norwegian took his tally of league goals to 30 for the season as City snuffed out any ideas Southampton may have had about pulling off an upset to aid their battle against relegation. City remain second on 67 points, five behind Arsenal after 29 games of the 38-game season, with the Gunners set to take on Liverpool who…

Newcastle United moved back up to third in the Premier League with a hard-fought 2-1 victory at Brentford on Saturday after Ivan Toney missed a penalty for the London side for the first time in his career. An own goal from David Raya and Alexander Isak’s second-half winner gave Newcastle a fifth consecutive win that moved them up to 56 points from 29 games — the same as Manchester United — but Eddie Howe’s side have a superior goal difference. The result marked only the second time Brentford had lost at home this season after losing to Arsenal in September…

At least 74 people were killed in two separate attacks by gunmen this week in Benue state, local officials and police said on Saturday, the latest clashes in an area where violence between pastoralists and farmers is common. Violence has risen in recent years as population growth leads to an increase in farming land, leaving less land available for open grazing by nomads’ cattle herds. Between Friday evening and Saturday morning, 28 bodies were recovered at a camp for internally displaced people in Mgban local government area, according to Benue state police spokesperson Catherine Anene. It was unclear what sparked…