Author: David Great

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…

Joshua Olusanya, popularly known as Trumpet Influencer, has etched his name in the Guinness World Records for achieving the Longest Marathon Playing the Trumpet, following a successful 25-hour, 30-minute, and 36-second performance held from May 9 to 10, 2025, at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos. His initial attempt in February 2024, which lasted 24 hours and 46 minutes, was disqualified because he interrupted the session to drink water—an action that violated Guinness World Records (GWR) guidelines. According to GWR rules, participants may consume food and drink only if it does not disrupt the continuous flow of the performance. After receiving…

Nigerian football legend Jay-Jay Okocha has advised Victor Osimhen to reflect carefully on his next move as interest in the striker continues to rise after a record-breaking loan spell at Galatasaray. Speaking in an interview with Turkish broadcaster TRT Spor, reported by Haberler, Okocha encouraged Osimhen to weigh both emotional and professional satisfaction in his decision-making process. The former Fenerbahçe star hinted that remaining at Galatasaray could be the right choice—even if it requires personal sacrifices. “Turkey is a great place to play and live football,” Okocha said. “Sometimes, you may need to make sacrifices when making decisions in football.…

A Lagos-based lawyer and human rights advocate, Evans Ufeli, has filed a lawsuit against the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the Federal Ministry of Education, seeking N100 billion in damages over the alleged violation of students’ fundamental rights during the May 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Ufeli, who filed the suit on behalf of affected students, is asking the court to declare the conduct of the English Language exam as “unlawful, inhumane, and constitutionally defective.” According to him, students were subjected to “degrading and traumatic conditions,” including taking exams in darkness and unsafe environments, sometimes as…

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, former governor of Abia State and current representative of Abia North Senatorial District, has alleged that members of Nigeria’s political elite are fuelling the Boko Haram insurgency to undermine President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Kalu made the claim during an interview on Politics Today, a programme aired on Channels Television on Monday. He said the recent resurgence of Boko Haram attacks is not coincidental but rather the result of deliberate efforts by politically motivated actors. “The political class is behind Boko Haram. They are using terrorism as a tool to fight Tinubu, just like they did with…

The Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) has directed MainPower Electricity Distribution Company to refund more than 20,000 customers who were overcharged in April 2025. This directive followed a detailed investigation into the company’s billing practices, which revealed a spike in violations related to estimated billing. According to a statement signed by EERC Chairman, Chijioke Okonkwo, and the Commissioner for Market Operations, Reuben Okoye, and released on Monday, the agency stated: “The commission has issued an Order to MainPower to refund the affected customers the overbilled units for energy consumed in April 2025.” The commission disclosed that the list of…

Manchester City midfielder Mateo Kovacic has been ruled out of the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup following surgery to repair an Achilles tendon injury, the Premier League champions announced on Monday. The Croatian international has been struggling with the injury for some time and was absent from City’s 1-0 FA Cup final defeat to Crystal Palace last month. “Mateo will spend the summer rehabilitating from the operation, and everyone at the club wishes him a speedy recovery,” the club said in a statement. As a result of the surgery, the 31-year-old has also been left out of Croatia’s squad for…