Author: David Great

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, commonly referred to as Deloitte has stated that Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate never worked at the organisation. The industry-leading audit, consulting tax and advisory services company in a letter dated 20 September, 2022, said they checked their records and found none for the Nigerian politician. The letter which was written to Matthew J. Kowals of Leahy, Eisenberg & Fraenkel Limited following a subpoena on Deloitte was concise and precise. Responding to the claim that the APC presidential candidate worked at Deloitte, Tish Negron, Senior Legal Specialist said there was no such record.…

Manchester United said they would address forward Cristiano Ronaldo’s comments that he felt betrayed by the club and was being forced out only after establishing the full facts. Ronaldo, who rejoined United from Juventus for a second spell at Old Trafford in 2021 on a two-year deal, said in an interview with Piers Morgan for TalkTV aired on Sunday that he had no respect for manager Erik ten Hag. “Manchester United notes the media coverage regarding an interview by Cristiano Ronaldo. The club will consider its response after the full facts have been established,” United said in a statement on…

Some stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo have rejected an Atiku/Okowa presidential campaign council list constituted for the state ahead of the 2023 elections. The PDPD faithful expressed dissatisfaction shortly after they staged a workout from a stakeholders’ meeting of the party on Monday in Owerri. Addressing newsmen, former chairman, Okigwe Local Government Area of the state, Mr Ngozi Ogbu said the presidential campaign council list was compiled without due consultation. Ogbu said they were summoned for the day’s meeting to discuss the composition of the presidential campaign council and management council. “But to our surprise and…

Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State says if he were Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) he would give Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party campaign money because Obi is paving the way for a Tinubu victory. Soludo claims that according to poll results that he has seen, Peter Obi is shaving off Peoples Democratic Party votes to the benefit of Tinubu and the APC. In the Op-Ed titled, History beckons and I will not be silent (Part 1), Soludo mocked Peter Obi, noting that, Labour Party could not find candidates to…

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party will only garner 25 per cent of votes in four states, according to a polling result seen by Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra says. Soludo in a scathing Op-Ed on Monday explained that as at August 2022, Peter Obi had at least 25 per cent votes in five states but that it has now reduced to four. He noted that Obi was shaving off from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) – his former party – and giving the All Progressives Congress a smoother pathway to win the 2023 election. In the…

Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra state has stated that Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of Labour Party and his supporters known as ObiDients are “Hitler in the making”. The former Central Bank of Nigeria governor was responding to the backlash he received from Obi’s supporters following an interview of Channels TV. He further described ObiDients as “ferocious bullies” who will go to any length to get people to do their wish. Soludo also added that according to data available to him, Peter Obi will not win the 2023 presidential election. In an opinion titled, “History beckons and I will not…

President of the World Medical Association (WMA), Dr. Osahon Enabulele, on Monday, November 14, 2022, paid a special visit to the Japanese Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare, Mr. Kato Katsunobu calling for support for WMA’s commitment to health system strengthening and Universal Health Coverage. During the visit, the WMA president commended the Japanese government for its effort at tackling the Covid-19 scourge, as well as her efforts  at strengthening the health system in Japan. He particularly commended the country’s very high level of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and sought the support and collaboration of the Japanese Ministry of Health…

Control of the US House of Representatives hinged on Monday on several tight races that could secure a majority for Republicans following midterm elections that saw President Joe Biden’s Democrats beat expectations and retain the Senate. Republicans were closer to taking the House, having won 211 seats compared to Democrats’ 206, with 218 needed for a majority. But the final outcome might not be known for days as officials continue counting ballots nearly a week after Americans went to the polls. After clinching the Senate over the weekend and dispelling Republican hopes for a “red wave” of gains, Democrats portrayed…

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery wants to sign two players from Real Madrid – Belgium winger Eden Hazard, 31, and Spain defender Nacho Fernandez, 32. (El Nacional – in Spanish) Villa could make a 14m euro bid for Barcelona and Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie, with Fulham also interested in the 25-year-old. (Sport – in Spanish) Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will hold meetings with the club during the World Cup to discuss his future plans. (Mail) Borussia Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke says the club will hold talks with 19-year-old England midfielder Jude Bellingham, who has been linked with several of Europe’s top sides, about his future after the 2022…

Country music star and philanthropist Dolly Parton has been awarded a $100m prize by Jeff Bezos. The multi-billionaire founder of Amazon announced the award alongside his partner, Lauren Sanchez. Ms Sanchez described Parton as “a woman who gives with her heart and leads with love and compassion in every aspect of her work”. The Bezos Courage & Civility Award recognises leaders who “pursue solutions with courage and civility”. “We can’t wait to see all the good that you’re going to do with this $100 million award,” Ms Sanchez said. We’ve just announced a new Courage and Civility award recipient —…