Author: David Great

The Nigeria Police Force has apprehended 239 individuals in Kogi State over alleged involvement in crimes including kidnapping, armed robbery, rape, cultism, culpable homicide, and unlawful possession of firearms. The Commissioner of Police in Kogi State, CP Miller Dantawaye, disclosed this during his inaugural press briefing at the command’s headquarters in Lokoja. Dantawaye refuted claims that the police are overwhelmed by the security challenges in the state, assuring residents that the fight against crime remains active and effective. Giving a detailed account of the command’s achievements from February 2025 to date, Dantawaye stated that “66 suspects were arrested for armed…

The United Kingdom’s (UK) unemployment rate has climbed to its highest point since August 2021, according to official figures released on Tuesday. The development comes as UK businesses grapple with a recent tax increase and newly imposed US tariffs. Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows that the unemployment rate rose to 4.5 percent in the first quarter of 2025, up from 4.4 percent in the previous three-month period ending in February. The figures reflect conditions prior to the implementation of a business tax hike introduced in April as part of the Labour government’s first budget, presented in…

Liverpool are making significant strides in their pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen right-back, Jeremie Frimpong, according to renowned football transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano. Romano disclosed on Tuesday via X that the Premier League side has taken concrete steps to activate the Dutch defender’s €35 million release clause. Talks have reportedly commenced with Leverkusen to finalize the structure of the payment. “Liverpool are advancing in talks to sign Jeremie Frimpong after contacts reported last week. “Understand #LFC approached Bayer Leverkusen to discuss €35m release clause structure,” Romano stated In addition to negotiations with Leverkusen, discussions are ongoing with the player’s representatives. Frimpong…

Departing Bayer Leverkusen manager, Xabi Alonso, has received the green light from Real Madrid to bring in three new players ahead of the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup in June. According to Madrid Zone (via Marca), Alonso has requested the signings of Trent Alexander-Arnold, a new left-back, and a new centre-back to strengthen the squad before the tournament. The Spanish club has reportedly approved his request. Alonso, who recently signed a three-year contract with Real Madrid, is set to take over from Carlo Ancelotti as the team’s manager. He is expected to be in charge when Los Blancos compete in…

Several aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State are poised to stage a massive protest today (Tuesday) at the party’s secretariat on ACME Road, Ikeja, and in the Somolu area, as discontent over the recently concluded local government primaries grows. This protest coincides with the deadline set by the APC Appeal Committee for aggrieved aspirants to submit petitions challenging the outcomes of Saturday’s primaries. The Appeal Committee, chaired by Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro (SAN), was inaugurated in response to widespread discontent that erupted both online and offline following the primaries held at…

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou believes that winning the Europa League final against Manchester United next week could signal a crucial turning point for the club and help end years of disappointment. Despite enduring Tottenham’s worst-ever Premier League campaign, with a 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace on Sunday marking their 20th league loss and leaving them 17th in the table, Postecoglou finds himself on the brink of ending the club’s 17-year trophy drought. The Australian coach, whose position has been the subject of speculation throughout the season, remains focused on the opportunity that lies ahead in Bilbao. A win in…

At least six people have been reportedly killed in a fresh attack by suspected Fulani herdsmen on the Adógó settlement in Mbakundu Kindred, Tombo, Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State. The deadly assault, which occurred around 11:00 pm on Sunday, was said to have been carried out by heavily armed attackers under the cover of darkness. A prominent member of the affected community, Haakyav Tombu Peter, in a video posted on his official Facebook page, expressed deep anguish over the incident. He said, “The assailants came in large numbers armed with automatic weapons under cover of darkness in the…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has disclosed the details of a recent reconciliation meeting with Governor Siminalayi Fubara amid the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. Speaking at a media briefing on Monday, Wike confirmed that Fubara, accompanied by two governors from the All Progressives Congress (APC), visited him to seek peace. However, Wike expressed doubt over the governor’s sincerity and ability to foster genuine reconciliation, citing the continued provocative actions of the his supporters. “I told him, I don’t think you have the capacity to really make this peace. It’s not easy; if you’re making…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has confirmed that the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, visited him in Port Harcourt alongside two other governors. Speaking during a live media chat on Monday, Wike stated that although Fubara came to seek peace, the two governors who accompanied him were members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). “Yes, he came. He came with two governors and one other person. Unfortunately, the two governors are APC governors, so I will not pursue them. And he said he wants peace, fine. I want peace,” Wike said. The FCT…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has quietly adjusted the effective price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, by offering a N10 rebate per litre to its customers. Although the publicly announced ex-depot price remains N835 per litre, sources confirmed on Monday that marketers are effectively paying N825 per litre after receiving a N10 refund post-loading. “The Dangote refinery has started giving a rebate on its products. It’s not an official reduction yet, but paid back after marketers buy products from them,” an official disclosed. This discreet rebate allows marketers to sell petrol within a band of N830 to…