Author: David Great

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…

A group of armed bandits attacked the Gora community in Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State on Tuesday night, killing a young man and kidnapping his grandfather. The deceased, identified as Bashir Auwalu, was reportedly shot dead during the violent raid, while his elderly grandfather was whisked away by the assailants. A security analyst, known as Bakatsine, disclosed the incident on Wednesday through a post on X (formerly Twitter). “Yesterday night, bandits stormed Gora in Safana LGA, Katsina State. They killed a youthful person identified as Bashir Auwalu and kidnapped his grandfather,” the post read. As of the time…

Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan on a five-year contract worth 55 million euros (£46.3m), a source confirmed on Wednesday. Reijnders, 26, joined Milan in 2023 on a five-year deal, which he further extended until 2030 in March. He has made 104 appearances for the club in all competitions, winning one Italian Supercup title. He impressed during the 2024-25 season, scoring 15 goals in all competitions as he was named the Serie A’s best midfielder, despite Milan finishing eighth in the league. Reijnders, who has also made 22 appearances for the…

The Rivers State Police Command has apprehended a suspected car thief, Felix Clark, along Abacha Road in the GRA area of Port Harcourt. According to a statement issued by the spokesperson of the command, Superintendent Grace Iringe-Koko, the suspect was intercepted while riding a bicycle during a routine patrol by operatives from the Anti-Cultism Unit. “On Wednesday, May 5, 2025, at 11:30 hours, operatives from the Anti-Cultism Unit, led by Assistant Superintendent of Police Attah Alih, intercepted Felix Clark, who was riding a bicycle along Abacha Road, GRA,” the statement read. Upon searching the suspect, officers discovered seven master keys…

An outbreak of diphtheria has been confirmed in Edo State, resulting in two deaths, according to the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole. Speaking during an emergency response meeting in Benin City on Tuesday, Oshiomhole said five cases of diphtheria had been confirmed at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), with two fatalities already recorded. The emergency meeting brought together representatives from the World Health Organisation (WHO), UNICEF, local health authorities, and other critical stakeholders to develop a coordinated response to the outbreak. Describing the situation, Oshiomhole said the outbreak was “a serious cause for concern,” and cautioned…

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,…