Author: David Great

Two bankers, Agbo John Agama and Edoh Steve were today, Wednesday, January 11, 2023, convicted and sentenced to three years imprisonment by Justice Mojisola Olajuwon of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, for conspiracy, aiding and abetting fraud to the tune of nine million four hundred thousand naira (N9, 400,000). The convicts were prosecuted on one count charge by the Makurdi Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The charge read, “That you, Agbo John Agama “M” and you Edoh Oga Steve “M” while being employees of Access Bank Plc Makurdi Branch and others now at…

Chelsea manager Graham Potter said he expects new signing Joao Felix to make a difference in the attacking third after the youngster joined the London club on a loan deal from Atletico Madrid on Wednesday. Joao Felix, 23, will be at Chelsea on loan until the end of the season as they try to fix their attacking issues and move up the league standings, currently sitting 10th on 25 points from 17 games. The Portugal forward’s arrival at Stamford Bridge comes in the wake of injuries to Raheem Sterling, Christian Pulisic and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. “He’s a quality player, he will…

Chelsea have signed Portugal striker Joao Felix on loan from Atletico Madrid for the rest of the season. The 23-year-old previously played for Benfica in his homeland before switching to the Spanish capital in the summer of 2019, for a record fee for both clubs. A skillful and stylish attacker, Joao Felix is most effective when roaming fluidly across the forward line and involving himself in the build-up play. From Joao Felix, to you! ???? pic.twitter.com/KpmkMnk2l6 — Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 11, 2023 “Chelsea is one of the great teams in the world and I hope to help the team…

The Fabelmans, Steven Spielberg’s movie inspired by his teen years, and dark comedy The Banshees of Inisherin landed the top movie awards at the Golden Globes on Tuesday as Hollywood returned to a show that had been knocked off television by scandal. The Fabelmans was named best movie drama at the star-studded Golden Globes ceremony in Beverly Hills. Banshees of Inisherin, the story of feuding friends on an Irish island, won best movie musical or comedy. The honors are likely to give both movies a boost on the road to the Academy Awards in March. Spielberg, who also won best…

Comedian, actor and singer Eddie Murphy received the Cecil B. deMille Award at the 2023 Golden Globes and shared his blueprint for success. “To all the new up and coming dreamers and artists in the room tonight, I want to let you know that there is a definitive blueprint that you can follow to achieve success, prosperity, longevity and peace of mind,” Murphy said. “Pay your taxes, mind your business and keep Will Smith’s wife’s name out of your fucking mouth,” Murphy joked, referring to the actor’s infamous slap of presenter Chris Rock at last year’s Oscars. Eddie Murphy received…

Arsenal are considering making a move for 32-year-old Real Madrid winger Eden Hazard, who retired from international duty with Belgium in December. (Mediafoot – in French) Real Madrid want to sign England striker Harry Kane for next season. The 29-year-old’s current deal at Tottenham runs until 2024 and he could cost up to 100m euros (£88.3m). (Todofichajes – in Spanish) Poland have approached former Rangers and Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard about becoming their new manager. (Polish publication Meczyki, via Mail) Chelsea have joined Tottenham in wanting to sign Spain defender Pedro Porro this month but have hit the same issue as Spurs in any move for the 23-year-old as Sporting…

Newcastle’s dream season continued as Dan Burn and Joelinton fired them into the Carabao Cup semi-finals with victory over Leicester. The Magpies, who sit third in the Premier League and are hunting a first trophy in more than 50 years, did not let a fervent and expectant St James’ Park down. Eddie Howe’s side wasted a host of chances before defender Burn popped up in the box and slotted a shot into the bottom corner, his first goal for the team he has supported all his life. Joelinton, who set up that goal, then coolly netted from Miguel Almiron’s incisive…

Marcus Rashford scored two late goals to take his tally for the season to 15 and put Manchester United into the Carabao Cup semi-finals at the expense of League One Charlton at Old Trafford. Antony’s superb first-half opener gave United the advantage but Dean Holden’s visitors claimed plenty of credit for the way they continued to battle until second-half substitute Rashford found the net for a sixth successive game with goals in the 90th and 94th minutes. Charlton’s 9,000-strong travelling support, their largest ever for a midweek cup tie, applauded their side off, having backed them throughout, briefly raising hopes…

VP commends Odu’a Investment Co.’s legacy, vision Investment in technology is the way of the future, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who spoke earlier today while receiving a delegation of the Odu’a Investment Company at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. While commending the legacy of the conglomerate and the vision that birthed it decades ago, Prof. Osinbajo said, “legacy and history have a powerful pull, but it might be that what the future calls for is even greater and this is why we must be investing in technology.” Continuing, Osinbajo told the delegation led by the Group Chairman of the…

Senate President Ahmad Lawan on Tuesday blasted the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for their maladministration of 16 years and for allowing the Boko Haram insurgency to fester. Lawan spoke at the presidential campaign rally of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) which held in Damaturu, Yobe State. The rally was attended by the leader of the party, President Muhammadu Buhari who arrived in the state on official visit on Monday. Lawan said: “PDP mismanaged and mal-administer Nigeria for 16 years. “When Boko Haram started in the northeast, in Borno state, the then leadership of PDP said it was not true.…