Author: David Great

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…

At least 98 people are still missing in addition to 160 confirmed dead a week after floods ripped through Mokwa, a town in Niger state, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said on Wednesday, as hopes of finding survivors fade. Heavy rainfall unleashed waters that destroyed homes and overwhelmed local drainage systems in Mokwa, about 270 km (168 miles) west of Abuja, in one of the deadliest floods to hit Africa’s most populous country. Although search and rescue operations continue in Mokwa, damage to roads and bridges was hampering access, said the NEMA, which has enlisted the help of Nigeria…

Cesc Fabregas has insinuated that his managerial future lies at Como on Wednesday amid speculation that the Spaniard has opened talks with Inter Milan to replace the recently departed Simone Inzaghi. The former Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea midfielder has attracted the attention of several top clubs after leading promoted Como to a 10th place finish in Serie A last season. Fabregas is also a shareholder in the club where he ended his playing career. “I really believe in Como’s long-term project, I arrived here as a player and I’m very, very happy because I can work here the way I…

Jorginho and Kieran Tierney will leave Arsenal after their contracts expire on June 30, the Premier League club have announced via their retained list. Italy midfielder Jorginho, who is set to sign for Brazilian side Flamengo, joined the Gunners in a £12m deal from Chelsea in January 2023 and went on to make 79 appearances. Scotland international Tierney signed for the north London club from Celtic six years ago for a reported fee of £25m. The left-back made 170 appearances before signing for La Liga club Real Sociedad on loan during the 2023-24 season. After returning to Emirates Stadium, he…

The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, arraigned two suspected Chinese illegal miners, Zhang Hong Lin and Zhao Pei Hai, before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos. The defendants were arraigned on a five-count charge bordering on unlawful possession and exportation of mineral resources. One of the counts reads: “That you, Zhang Hong Lin, Gao Pei Hai and Gao Pei Yu (at large) sometime in 2025 in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, conspired between yourselves and with intent to defraud the…

In a sustained crackdown on crime across Lagos, the Lagos State Taskforce has raided several hideouts used by drug peddlers and addicts in Gowon Estate and surrounding streets, leading to the arrest of 19 suspects allegedly involved in narcotics trafficking and other unlawful acts. According to Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, Director of Press and Public Affairs for the Lagos State Taskforce, the raid forms part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to enforce public order and maintain environmental sanity. The operation uncovered a disturbing haul of controlled substances, including Colorado, Indian hemp, and other hard drugs. Bags of illicit substances were also reportedly…

Cagliari have parted company with coach Davide Nicola who guided them to Serie A safety last season, the Italian club said on Wednesday. Nicola took charge in July, replacing Claudio Ranieri, and signed a two-year contract, but will move on after guiding his team to 15th in the standings, five points above the relegation zone. “The club would like to thank coach Nicola and his staff for the work, seriousness and passion shown in this season that culminated with our stay in the top flight,” the club said in a statement. Davide Nicola has made a name for himself as…