Author: David Great

The Federal Government has filed a defamation suit against suspended Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over remarks made against Senate President Godswill Akpabio during a live television appearance. The case, marked CR/297/25, was instituted on May 16, 2025, at the Federal Capital Territory High Court. Akpoti-Uduaghan is the sole defendant in the suit, which accuses her of making statements “knowing or having reason to believe that such imputation will harm the reputation of a person.” The charge is based on Section 391 of the Penal Code, cap 89, Laws of the Federation, 1990, and is punishable under Section 392. Key…

Justice Olubunmi Abike-Fadipe of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Ayodele Toyosi, promoter of Reaprite Global Limited and Agrorite Limited, over his failure to appear in court for his ongoing fraud trial. Toyosi is facing an 11-count charge alongside his two companies, bordering on obtaining by false pretence and stealing to the tune of N600 million and $50,000. The charges were brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to the EFCC, the defendant allegedly defrauded multiple individuals by claiming to operate an interest-yielding investment…

Veteran midfielder Luka Modric has officially announced that he will leave Real Madrid following the Club World Cup this summer, marking the end of a glittering era at the club. The 39-year-old Croatian, whose contract expires on June 30, confirmed the decision in an emotional message on Instagram, “Everything in life has a start and an end… on Saturday I will play my last match at the Santiago Bernabeu,” “I’m leaving with a full heart, filled with pride, gratitude and unforgettable memories. And even though, after the Club World Cup, I’m no longer going to wear this shirt on the…

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has refuted claims that he held a private meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Rome over a purported ₦225 billion debt crisis involving Fidelity Bank. In a statement shared on X, Obi dismissed the allegations as baseless and malicious, accusing certain individuals of orchestrating a blackmail campaign against him. He stated that his recent visit to Rome was strictly for spiritual purposes, including attending the lying in state of the late Pope Francis and the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV. According to Obi, “It’s obvious that the biggest business for blackmailers now is…

The Lagos State Government has disclosed that property worth N19.52 billion was lost to fire incidents across the state in 2024. This revelation came during a ministerial press briefing on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Mr. Olugbenga Oyerinde. The briefing was part of events marking the second anniversary of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term. Oyerinde stated that 91 lives were lost to fire outbreaks during the period, while 450 individuals were rescued due to swift intervention by emergency responders. He added that despite the heavy losses, property worth N117.12 billion was salvaged through timely emergency…

In a major political development, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-presidential candidate of the Labour Party Peter Obi, and former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai have reportedly aligned to form a new opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Credible sources disclosed that the trio held a closed-door meeting on Tuesday night, where they resolved to use the ADC as the official platform for their collaboration ahead of the next political cycle. A source who was present at the meeting but asked not to be named confirmed the agreement. The source said: “They have adopted the African Democratic Party…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has restated his allegiance to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), declaring he has no plans to defect despite ongoing internal crises and a wave of defections affecting the party. Governor Makinde made the declaration on Wednesday at the official inauguration of the newly elected PDP South West zonal executive members, held at the party’s zonal secretariat, Soji Adagunodo House, Old Ife Road, Ibadan. Addressing party members and leaders at the event, Governor Makinde sought to allay concerns over the stability of the PDP in the wake of high-profile defections. “People have been asking us as…

Brennan Johnson’s bundled first-half goal helped Tottenham Hotspur win a scrappy Europa League final 1-0 against Manchester United on Wednesday as they cast aside their domestic woes to earn a berth in next year’s Champions League. It was Tottenham’s first silverware since the 2008 League Cup and their first European trophy since 1984, but the fourth time they had beaten United this season. Johnson scored in the 42nd minute when United’s defence crumbled as Pape Sarr swung in a cross while goalkeeper Andre Onana remained rooted to his line. Johnson and United defender Luke Shaw rushed in and the ball…

The United States Department of Defense has accepted a Boeing 747 aircraft donated by Qatar for use as Air Force One, a decision that has sparked intense constitutional and ethical debate. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell confirmed the acceptance of the aircraft in a statement on Wednesday, noting that it complied with all federal regulations. “The Secretary of Defence has accepted a Boeing 747 from Qatar in accordance with all federal rules and regulations,” he said. Parnell added that the Department of Defense would ensure that all necessary security protocols and mission-specific functionalities are addressed, “The Department of Defence will work…

The Zamfara State Government has strongly refuted reports claiming that a young woman, Zainab Muhamadu, is facing a death sentence in a Sharia Court for converting to Christianity. In a press statement issued on May 20, 2025, by Sulaiman Bala Idris, spokesperson to the Zamfara State Governor, the government described the story as false, misleading, and fabricated by online platforms seeking to sow discord and gain traffic. “The attention of the Zamfara State Government has been drawn to mischievous fake news circulating about a 22-year-old Miss Zainab Muhamadu, who is facing the death penalty for converting to Christianity,” the statement…