Author: David Great

The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Tuesday ruled that Michael Enyong is not the rightful Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom state instead recognising Umo Eno as the party’s candidate. Enyong sued the INEC and the PDP (1st and 2nd defendants) on August 1, 2022 in Suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/1295/2022 for refusing to recognise him as the party’s candidate. Enyong, a serving PDP House of Representatives member representing Uyo Federal Constituency, was declared the party’s candidate by a Federal High Court decision on January 20, 2023, which was later recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).…

How Buhari administration’s Niger Delta New Vision improved oil production, fostered peace in region – VP President committed to captaining ship of governance to the last hour Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says tackling crude oil theft and sabotage remains a major concern of the Federal Government and those in charge must be accountable because, besides economic consequences, institutional and personal reputations are at stake. Prof. Osinbajo stated this today in his remarks as special guest of Honour at a Stakeholders Conference on Oil Theft and Losses in Nigeria held at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. According to the VP oil theft…

LASTMA, Police, LASAMBUS rescue severe accident victims Two persons have been confirmed dead while many others sustained severe injuries today in a fatal accident that happened at Alfred Rewane Road by Marriage Registry intersection, Ikoyi and Unity B/Stop inward Isheri Roundabout immediately after General Hospital around Isheri area of Igando, Lagos. The LASTMA Zonal Head around Isheri, Mr. Afolalu Gbenga who confirmed the accident at Igando disclosed that two people (pedestrian and passenger) died instantly in an accident that involved a PSP truck and Honda Civic car (black APP 79 HF) at Isheri Roundabout immediately after General Hospital. Mr. Gbenga…

Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta was released from hospital on Tuesday, three days after suffering concussion in his team’s Premier League loss to Southampton. During the second half, the Spaniard was inadvertently kicked in the head by Southampton’s Sekou Mara and was carried off the Stamford Bridge pitch on a stretcher. “The club’s medical team is closely monitoring Cesar’s condition, adhering to the critical concussion protocols in place to ensure his safety,” according to a statement. “Cesar observed training today before beginning his preparations to return to the field.” Chelsea travels to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, and Azpilicueta’s return is subject…

Gunmen have killed seven Nigerian police officers in the southeast since the weekend, according to a spokesperson on Tuesday, in the latest violence to rock the volatile region ahead of Saturday’s elections. Widespread insecurity is one of Nigerians’ top concerns as they vote for new federal lawmakers and a successor to President Muhammadu Buhari. Armed gangs and suspected separatist groups have killed dozens of people in the southeast this year, while electoral commission offices, police stations, and government buildings have also been attacked. According to Anambra police spokesperson Ikenga Tochukwu, three officers were killed after gunmen opened fire on a…

A Chief Magistrate Court in Ikeja, Lagos has vacated its ruling that convicted and sentenced the Managing Director and Company Secretary of Fidelity Bank Plc to six weeks in prison or a fine of N400,000 respectively for contempt. The Chief Magistrate, Mr. Lateef Owolabi vacated the order in a Suit No: MIK/4726/22 between Justin Ahmed, (judgement creditor), Prince Enabulele Osazee, (judgement debtor) and Fidelity Bank Plc, (1st Garnishee/Applicant). The court in an earlier ruling delivered on February 6, 2023, held that the Managing Director of Fidelity Bank, Nneka Chinwe Onyeali-Ikpe and the Company Secretary, Mrs. Unuigboje Ezinwa should be committed…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday drew the attention of Nigerians to a fake news making the rounds that it has authorised old 500, 1000 naira notes to be recognised as legal tender up until May 1, 2023. Reacting to a circular, purportedly by the apex bank, it noted that it was fake news, noting that, only the reissue and recirculate of the old N200 banknotes will be accepted. “The attention of the Central Bank of Nigeria has been drawn to some fake and unauthorized messages quoting the CBN as having authorized the Deposit Money Banks to collect…

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Igboland’s apex socio-cultural organisation, on Tuesday urged Simon Ekpa to return the alleged $1 million he received from his paymasters in order to harm the chances of the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in the 2023 presidential election. According to the group, Ekpa will be hunted around the world for the atrocities he committed against the South-East geopolitical zone. The group noted that the leader of the splitter group of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) was following the script of those opposed to a Nigerian president of Igbo descent. “Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has cautioned one…

Paris St-Germain are preparing to reappoint former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel as the club’s manager, having sacked the German in December 2020. Christophe Galtier is currently in charge of the Ligue 1 side. (Evening Standard) Brazil forward Neymar, 31, has no interest in leaving Paris St-Germain before his contract ends in 2027. (L’Equipe – in French) Arsenal are leading the race to sign England midfielder Declan Rice, 24, from West Ham with his representatives in sustained contact with the Gunners. (Football Insider) Manchester United are prepared to listen to offers for Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay and believe they can get £25m for the 26-year-old. (Football Insider) Spain forward Ansu Fati, 20,…

The chairperson of the Commonwealth Observer Group to Nigeria, Thabo Mbeki, has urged the Nigeria’s political parties, candidates and their supporters to play their part in ensuring peaceful, transparent and credible elections on Saturday, 25 February 2023. The former President of South Africa made his statement at a press conference in Abuja, following the arrival of Commonwealth observers in Nigeria on 18 February 2023. Addressing the journalists on Monday, President Thabo Mbeki said: “This month’s elections will be Africa’s largest democratic exercise. The outcomes of the elections will be significant not only for Nigeria, but also for the entire continent.…