Author: David Great

As the 2023 general elections approach, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state on Saturday urged Nigerians to shun politics of division and bitterness. Sanwo-Olu gave the advice at the Independence Day Parade to commemorate the 62nd National Independence Day Celebration of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The parade held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, and was organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Home Affairs. Sanwo-Olu urged Nigerians to respect divergent opinions and respect the fact that in the beauty of democracy, all would not share the same ideological and political views. According to him, what Nigerians want, and…

Newcastle United made the most of an early red card to Fulham’s Nathaniel Chalobah, thumping their hosts 4-1 in a Premier League clash at Craven Cottage on Saturday to secure their first away win of the season. Defensive midfielder Chalobah was sent off in the eighth minute for a dangerous challenge on Sean Longstaff that referee Darren England initially only deemed worthy of a yellow card, but he upgraded it to a straight red after a VAR review. The visitors wasted little time capitalising on his dismissal, Callum Wilson bundling the ball home from close range to open the scoring…

Leandro Trossard scored a hat-trick as Brighton marked new coach Roberto de Zerbi’s debut with a hugely entertaining and battling draw against Liverpool at Anfield. The Seagulls had raced into a two-goal lead with the Reds, playing their first Premier League game in 28 days after the international break, having made a sluggish start. Trossard got the first after just four minutes when he thumped into the bottom corner from Danny Welbeck’s pass before adding a second in near identical fashion 13 minutes later, this time from Solly March’s ball. Roberto Firmino started a Liverpool fightback before half-time when he…

Conor Gallagher returned to Selhurst Park to haunt Crystal Palace with a stunning late winner to give Graham Potter a controversial first win as Chelsea boss. Substitute Gallagher, who impressed on loan at Palace last season, curled home a superb right-footed effort to snatch victory for Chelsea with his first goal for the club. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang also scored his first Chelsea goal on his Premier League return after Odsonne Edouard had poked Palace into an early lead. However, there was controversy surrounding Aubameyang’s goal as it was set up by Thiago Silva, who Palace felt should have been sent off…

The Maiduguri Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of Aisha Alkali Wakil, (a.k.a Mama Boko Haram) alongside Tahiru Alhaji, Saidu Daura and Prince Lawal Shoyode. Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court, sentenced them on Thursday, September 29, 2022 to seven years imprisonment each, for the offences of conspiracy and another seven years for obtaining money by false pretences. Before their conviction, the defendants were first arraigned on September 14, 2020 before Justice Kumaliya on two count charges for the offences of conspiracy and obtaining money by false…

Arsenal maintained their position at the Premier League summit as an outstanding display overpowered Tottenham in the north London derby at Emirates Stadium. Mikel Arteta’s side were superior throughout and Spurs’ cause was not helped by Emerson Royal’s red card for a second-half foul on Gabriel Martinelli. Arsenal made a fast start and took a deserved lead when Thomas Partey side-footed a precise finish into the top corner from 25 yards after 20 minutes. Spurs were handed a lifeline before the break when Gabriel’s foul on Richarlison gave Harry Kane the opportunity to score his 14th goal in 18 derby…

Fashion and style enthusiasts around the world can once again look forward to experiencing unparalleled fashion moments at the 2022 Guaranty Trust, GTCO Fashion Weekend scheduled to hold on November 12th and 13th, 2022, at the GTCentre, Plot 1, Water Corporation Drive, Oniru, Lagos. GTCO Fashion Weekend is a free business platform that combines elements of global fashion trends, the delicate nuances of African streetwear styles, and human creative enterprise to create one of the most delightful experiences in fashion retail. Over the years, the event has brought together universally celebrated fashion icons and engaging style personalities to interact with…

Thrilling matches from the 2022/23 season of the English Premier League, La Liga and Serie A will be broadcast live on SuperSport for DStv and GOtv customers this weekend. The Premier League will begin with a North London derby between arch-rivals Arsenal and Tottenham on Saturday. Arsenal received positive news on Kieran Tierney’s fitness after he suffered a concussion while on duty for Scotland during the international break, but they are sweating over Thomas Partey, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Takehiro Tomiyasu’s fitness. Antonio Conte’s Tottenham are currently third in the league, having won five out of their seven matches and they…

RB Leipzig’s 24-year-old France forward Christopher Nkunku has already completed a medical before joining Chelsea for £52m in next summer’s transfer window. (Bild) Manchester City’s Norway striker Erling Haaland, 22, considered a move to Liverpool in the summer transfer window, but a switch to Manchester United was out of the question. (Star) Aston Villa are assessing former Paris St-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino and Villarreal boss Unai Emery amid speculation over Steven Gerrard’s future. (Football Insider) Arsenal and Brazil forward Gabriel Jesus has said he needed a change from Pep Guardiola’s system at Manchester City and now feels “free” playing under Mikel Arteta. (ESPN) Paris St-Germain sporting director Luis Campos has said the club made a mistake by…

Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested ninety-five (95) suspected internet fraudsters in Warri, Delta State. They were arrested on Thursday, September 29, 2022, in a sting operation, at Adesa Ughonton and Jedda axis of Warri, Delta State for suspected fraudulent internet-related activities. The suspects are: Idama Fejiro, Peace Wisdom Ede, Akpoyibo Daniel Akpevwe, Adam Yakubu Ayo, Sultan Akayinode Damilare, Ibrahim Sani, Karo Matthew Joseph, Idowu Abdul Malik, Bright Omokiniovo Chovwe, Thankgod Idama Kobiro, Okito Rukevwe Kelvin, Timothy Lucky, Akpojotor Godstime, Omagbemi Jeffery, Marvis Lucky, Agbodobiri Sunny, Segun Bakare, Umukoro Christopher, Abomodje Success…