Author: David Great

Former President of Zambia, Edgar Lungu, has died at the age of 68. His party, the Patriotic Front, announced his death in a statement released on Thursday. According to the party, Lungu passed away in Pretoria, South Africa, where he had been receiving medical treatment for an undisclosed illness. The statement read that Lungu was “receiving specialized treatment in South Africa for an undisclosed illness.” Lungu served as Zambia’s president from 2015 to 2021. He lost his re-election bid to the current president, Hakainde Hichilema, and subsequently stepped away from politics. However, he later returned to the political scene with…

President Donald Trump of the United States on Wednesday suspended for an initial six months the entry into the United States of foreign nationals seeking to study or participate in exchange programs at Harvard University, amid an escalating dispute with the Ivy League school. Trump’s proclamation cited national security concerns as a justification for barring international students from entering the United States to pursue studies at the Cambridge, Massachusetts-based university. Harvard in a statement called Trump’s proclamation “yet another illegal retaliatory step taken by the Administration in violation of Harvard’s First Amendment rights.” “Harvard will continue to protect its international…

In a bid to ensure road safety during the Sallah season, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has carried out a special enforcement operation in Nyanya, Abuja, leading to the arrest of multiple traffic offenders and the impoundment of vehicles. According to a statement shared on the Corps’ official X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday, the operation was aimed at curbing traffic violations among commercial tricycle operators in the area. The statement read in part: “As part of efforts to ensure the safety of road users during the Sallah festivities, Officers and Men of RS7.13 Nyanya Unit Command, led by…

Chelsea have revealed the squad number that new signing Liam Delap will be wearing the number 9 shirt after he completed a switch from relegated Ipswich City for around £30 million on Wednesday. Delap signed a contract with the Blues until 2031 as the London club adds reinforcement to their forward position. “The squad number Liam Delap will wear following his transfer to Chelsea has been confirmed,” the club said on its website. “The striker, who scored 12 Premier League goals last season, will wear the Chelsea No.9 shirt.” Delap stars as Ipswich deliver Chelsea title blow Chelsea also confirmed…

President Bola Tinubu has cautioned police officers against using their authority to intimidate or abuse the very people they are meant to protect. Emphasizing the importance of professionalism and accountability, the President urged the police to uphold the rule of law at all times. Speaking through Senate President Godswill Akpabio at the 2nd Annual IGP’s Award and Commendation Ceremony held in Abuja on Wednesday night, Tinubu reminded officers of the responsibility that comes with their role. “Be reminded that the power you wield is not for intimidation but for protection. It is not for abuse but for service. You must…

Arne Slot’s Liverpool could also compete with Arsenal to sign Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig, with the 22-year-old Slovenia striker the subject of a £67m bid from the Gunners. (TBR Football) Liverpool are not looking to sell Colombia winger Luis Diaz, 28, and have received no offers, despite reported interest from Barcelona and Saudi side Al-Nassr. (Times – subscription required) But should Diaz leave, Newcastle’s £80m-rated England winger Anthony Gordon, 24, is being seriously considered by Liverpool as a replacement. (Teamtalk) Harvey Elliott is most likely to join a Serie A club if the English midfielder, 22, leaves Liverpool this…

Justice A. Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, adjourned till October 23, 2025 further hearing in the alleged N1.38bn fraud involving Jude Okoye, elder brother and former manager of Paul and Peter Okoye (P-Square). The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is prosecuting Jude Okoye alongside his company, Northside Music Limited, on a seven-count charge bordering on money laundering to the tune of N1.38bn. One of the counts reads: “That you, Jude Okoye Chigozie and Northside Music Limited, sometime in 2022, in Lagos, within the…

Simone Inzaghi has officially been unveiled as the new manager of Saudi Arabian giants Al Hilal, marking the end of his four-year stint with Inter Milan. The announcement confirms that Inzaghi has signed a two-year contract with the Riyadh-based club. His deal, reportedly worth around €25 million per season, will make him the highest-paid manager in the world. The agreement takes immediate effect, with his first assignment set to be a high-profile Club World Cup clash against Real Madrid on June 18. Inzaghi departs Inter after a largely successful spell in charge, during which he secured one Serie A title,…

Cristiano Ronaldo delivered yet again, scoring his 137th international goal to complete a dramatic 2-1 comeback win for Portugal over Germany, sealing a place in the UEFA Nations League final and ending a five-match losing streak against Die Mannschaft. Kick-off at the Allianz Arena was delayed by 10 minutes due to a storm in Munich, but both sides came out with intensity. Leon Goretzka tested Diogo Costa early, while Ronaldo forced a routine save from Marc-André ter Stegen at the other end. Germany applied pressure as the first half progressed, but Costa stood firm with key saves to deny Goretzka…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday received Pastor Tunde Bakare, the Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, at his residence in Lagos. The meeting was made public by presidential aide Bayo Onanuga, who shared a photo of the President with Bakare on his X (formerly Twitter) handle. After the closed-door session, Pastor Bakare addressed journalists, revealing that their discussion centered on national development and the future of Nigeria. “It’s not about just reservations. It’s about how the country will go well. My personal vision is to see a nation that works in my lifetime, and those things I’ve…