Author: David Great

Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has announced the establishment of the Olusegun Obasanjo Leadership Institute (OOLI), a platform aimed at addressing Africa’s persistent leadership challenges. In a statement released by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, Obasanjo described the new institute as a movement designed to close the leadership gaps hindering development across the continent. He explained that although OOLI is not a military outfit, it will adopt some positive elements from military training, as well as methodologies from institutions like the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos. The former president emphasized that the goal…

The Mahmuda terror group has launched another deadly attack, killing three residents in Duruma village, located in the Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara North Senatorial District. The attack reportedly occurred on Tuesday morning while local hunters from the area were away in Ilorin for a presidentially approved National Forest Guard training. The training is part of a wider initiative to bolster community security through the arming and tactical training of local forest guards. According to sources in the area, the terrorists struck during the absence of the local hunters, brutally slaughtering three villagers. The victims were immediately buried by…

Troops of the 3 Division and Operation Safe Haven have neutralised a bandit and recovered weapons during a successful intelligence-led operation at the border between Plateau and Taraba States. In a statement released by Major Samson Nantip Zhakom, Media Information Officer of Operation Safe Haven, the operation was launched following a tip-off about an impending bandit attack on communities in Kampani Zurak, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. He stated, “During the operation, troops made contact with the criminals at their concentration area at Dutsen Zaki High Ground in Wase LGA of Plateau State. In an exchange of fire,…

Tottenham forward Son Heung-min is a target for Saudi Arabian clubs and Spurs could choose to cash in on the 32-year-old South Korean as they look to generate transfer funds. (Telegraph) Inter Milan have have made contact with Como manager Cesc Fabregas about the former Spain midfielder taking over as their new manager following the departure of Simone Inzaghi. (Sky Sports Italia – in Italian) Inzaghi has been linked to a Saudi Arabia club. Italian media reported that Inzaghi will join Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal and will lead them in the Club World Cup in the United States. (Chronicle…

The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, arraigned one Ewulum Chimeze Felix on an 11-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence, stealing, possession of fraudulent documents and forgery to the tune of N23,500,280 (twenty-three million, five hundred naira two hundred and eighty kobo) before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. Chimeze allegedly promised to help the petitioner obtain a United Kingdom visa, work permit as well as a certificate of sponsorship to travel abroad. He, however, allegedly reneged on his promise…

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has confirmed he turned down a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal, citing his desire to keep competing at the highest level and be part of new manager Ruben Amorim’s rebuilding project at Old Trafford. Speaking at Portugal’s pre-match press conference ahead of their Nations League semi-final clash against Germany in Munich, Fernandes revealed the Saudi club had made a tempting approach. “The president of Al Hilal called me and asked me if I wanted to move there,” Fernandes said. “The club waited for me to think about my future.” Despite reports suggesting…

Nigeria’s Defence Chief of Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Tuesday proposed that the West African country build fences across its borders to curb insecurity. Nigeria’s military has been strained by widespread security issues, particularly a 16-year insurgency in the northeast led by Islamist militant group Boko Haram and its offshoot Islamic State West Africa Province. Security forces and civilians have been attacked and killed and tens of thousands of people have been displaced. Musa, who spoke at a security conference in the capital Abuja, said “border management is very critical,” citing Pakistan’s 1,350 km (839 miles) fence with Afghanistan and…

A tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Monday at the Cocoa House in Ibadan, Oyo State, when an unidentified man reportedly fell from one of the upper floors of the 26-storey building. The fall sent shockwaves through the business district, leaving eyewitnesses and passersby stunned. One eyewitness recounted the moment, “When the incident happened, I initially thought it was a large bird falling from the sky. It was only when the person landed that I realised it was a human being. I had my phone with me but I couldn’t even record anything because I was completely shocked.”…

Brentford have signed goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher from Liverpool on a five-year contract, the Premier League club said on Tuesday. The 26-year-old will replace Dutch goalkeeper Mark Flekken, who joined Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen on a three-year deal. Kelleher’s contract also includes an option for a 12-month extension, with British media valuing the deal at around 18 million pounds ($24.35 million). “I am very pleased to welcome Caoimhin to Brentford. We have scouted him in the past and were aware that he had a year to go on his contract with Liverpool this summer,” Brentford’s Director of Football Phil Giles said.…

Simone Inzaghi has resigned as manager of Inter Milan, the Serie A club said on Tuesday, after a humiliating 5-0 loss in the Champions League final against Paris St Germain capped a trophyless season. Inter suffered a dismal end to their campaign with Saturday’s thrashing in Munich coming after they finished second in Serie A, one point behind champions Napoli, and were knocked out in the Coppa Italia semi-finals 4–1 on aggregate by city rivals AC Milan. Inter face a race against time to appoint a new manager before the Club World Cup, with their campaign getting underway against Mexican…