Author: David Great

A Federal High Court in Lagos, on Monday, held that it would await the decision of the Court of Appeal in a suit by Ecobank challenging alleged sale of N6.3 billion shares in Barbican Capital Limited. Ecobank had filed the suit against Obafemi Otudeko, Barbican Capital Ltd., and Honeywell Flour Mills of Nig. Plc. as the first, second and third defendants, respectively. Also joined as defendants are: Siloam Global Services Ltd., Oyeleye Foluke, First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) Holdings Plc., Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), and the Nigerian Stock Exchange as the fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth defendants, respectively The…

Iran called on US President Donald Trump on Monday to force Israel to cease fire as the only way to end the four-day-old aerial war, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country was on the “path to victory”. Israeli forces stepped up their bombardment of Iranian cities, while Iran proved capable of piercing Israeli air defences with one of its most successful volleys yet of retaliatory missile strikes. “If President Trump is genuine about diplomacy and interested in stopping this war, next steps are consequential,” Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on X. “Israel must halt its aggression,…

By Oluwafemi Popoola It was sometime in April 2022 that Prof. Yemi Osinbajo announced his intention to run for President. It felt like someone had finally opened a window in a suffocating room. You could hear the sighs of hope from young professionals, tech innovators, civil society leaders, and tired-but-still-hopeful academics across the country. For once, it seemed that someone who understood governance was stepping into the ring. But Nigerian politics isn’t a TED Talk. It’s more like a Nollywood political thriller—godfathers lurking in the shadows, plot twists at every turn, and enough backroom deals to exhaust even the most…

President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria will visit Benue state on Wednesday following the recent killing of more than 200 residents of the north central state by herdsmen, a statement by his office said on Monday. Tinubu has been criticized for his inaction by opposition leader, Peter Obi of the Labour Party,  who pointed to the actions of presidents in India and South Africa after similar crisis that claimed the lives of citizens in those country. “President Bola Tinubu has rescheduled his official visit to Kaduna State. Instead, he will travel to Benue State on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, as part…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, June 16, 2025, arraigned a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Ifeanyi Emefiele, before Justice Yusuf Halilu of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on an eight-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust, conspiracy, forgery, and unlawful possession of property suspected to be proceeds of crime to the tune of ₦7,831,002,396 (Seven billion, eight hundred and thirty-one million, two thousand, three hundred and ninety-six naira). Emefiele is facing trial for allegedly using his privileged position to unlawfully acquire properties and control large sums…

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has strongly criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for failing to personally visit Benue State following the recent mass killings that claimed over 200 lives. In a post shared via his official X handle on Monday morning, Obi described the president’s absence as indicative of a disregard for human life. Obi contrasted Tinubu’s response to similar tragedies in other countries, where leaders showed up promptly to support grieving citizens. “Sadly, the evidence is right before our eyes. Recently, we witnessed severe flooding in Niger State that claimed nearly 200…

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) began their FIFA Club World Cup campaign in dominant fashion, thrashing Atletico Madrid 4-0 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Making their debut in the competition, both sides clashed in Group B, but it was the French champions who made the more emphatic statement. Atletico showed early promise when Julian Alvarez’s free-kick narrowly missed Gianluigi Donnarumma’s post just three minutes into the match. PSG responded in the 17th minute with their first real opportunity, as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia brought the ball under control and fired on the turn, forcing Jan Oblak into a save. Oblak couldn’t keep PSG…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly condemned the recent mass killings in Benue State, describing the attacks that left over 200 people dead as “senseless” and a grim reflection of Nigeria’s worsening security challenges. In a statement released on Sunday, Atiku expressed deep sorrow over the coordinated attacks on several rural communities in the state, which have left many families devastated. “This assault on innocent Nigerians is not just a local tragedy; it is a national emergency that requires urgent, decisive action,” he said. Atiku called on both the Federal Government and the Benue State Government to urgently launch…

The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended two suspects, Nnanna Charles and Okoye Chukwunonso, in connection with the possession of two stolen trucks loaded with cement worth N17 million. The arrests followed a complaint lodged by a victim who reported being defrauded after a failed business transaction. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the state police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the suspects were tracked down after the police traced the cement to various retail locations across Anambra. Ikenga explained that the victim had met an individual identified as Edwin Emeka through an online platform. Emeka had allegedly requested…

Amid the intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran, the Israeli Home Front Command has urged citizens to avoid public gatherings and limit movement in open spaces. The advisory was issued in a statement released on Sunday by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), emphasizing the need for increased caution as tensions escalate across the region. According to the IDF, citizens should remain close to protected areas and follow official instructions closely. “Movement in public areas should be minimised, and public gatherings must be avoided. Upon receiving an alert, enter a protected space and remain there until an official update is issued,”…