Author: David Great

On August 29th 2022, Globacom, the proudly Nigerian telecommunications which took the industry by storm in 2003, will turn 19. As the countdown begins, we go down memory lane to relive some of the moments and milestones that have defined Globacom’s disruptive entrance, meteoric rise and dominance in an industry that did not exist 25 years ago and all in spite of the fact that Globacom came in two years after the other GSM companies. 1. Glo was the first company to launch operations on Per Second Billing. It pioneered the billing system in Nigeria in 2003, even when older…

Pelosi tells President Tsai “we will not abandon Taiwan” China steps up military activity around Taiwan Taiwan’s military increases alertness level China summon US ambassador in Beijing US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi left Taiwan on Wednesday after pledging solidarity and hailing its democracy, leaving a trail of Chinese anger over her brief visit to the self-ruled island that Beijing claims as its own. China demonstrated its outrage over the highest-level US visit to the island in 25 years with a burst of military activity in surrounding waters, summoning the US ambassador in Beijing and halting several agricultural imports…

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, has urged the media to adopt the German Press Code in reporting insecurity in Nigeria. Irabor on Wednesday in Abuja while delivering a Graduation Lecture for Course 30 of the National Defence College (NDC) on “National Security and Development: Strategic Options for Nigeria” said there was a need for the media to adopt a new strategy. On the press code for the media, Irabor said the strategy required the development of guidelines for reporting difficult stories including stories of conflict and terrorism. According to him, the German Press Code for example,…

The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, says the Defence Headquarters is implementing several new strategies that will require support of Nigerians and media in ending various security challenges in the country. Irabor stated this while delivering a Graduation Lecture for Course 30 of the National Defence College (NDC) on the topic “National Security and Development: Strategic Options for Nigeria’’ on Wednesday in Abuja. He identified the need to deepen strategic communication, implement a press code for responsible Journalism and pursue proactive security measures to reduce the impact of regional dynamics in the country. Irabor said there was need…

Chelsea are willing to offer French defender Wesley Fofana £200,000 a week if they can strike a deal with Leicester City, who want £85m for the 21-year-old. (Mail) Chelsea have opened talks with Barcelona for 25-year-old Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong, who has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United this summer. (Athletic – subscription required) De Jong would prefer a move to Chelsea over Manchester United. (Metro) Manchester United have held initial talks with RB Salzburg over the signing of 19-year-old Slovenian striker Benjamin Sesko. (Sky Sports) Chelsea have also had a meeting with Sesko’s agent. (Fabrizio Romano) Bournemouth are close to signing Barcelona’s 33-year-old Brazilian goalkeeper Neto. (Telegraph – subscription required) Tottenham have opened talks with Udinese over Italian left-back…

Premier League players will stop the pre-match anti-racism gesture of taking the knee before every match. Top-flight clubs started taking a knee to support the Black Lives Matter movement, which rose to prominence following the death of George Floyd in the United States in May 2020. Premier League captains took the decision after consulting with players. The gesture will instead be seen before certain rounds of games, including the Boxing Day fixtures and cup finals. Players and staff will also take the knee before the first and last matches of the 2022-23 campaign as well as dedicated No Room for…

President Muhammadu Buhari in the course of the week, expressed reservations over the degenerated welfare and working conditions of the nation’s judiciary, saying it was serious and would be addressed. He said this would be done despite the dire state of the country’s economy “currently battling insecurity, corruption and economic challenges,” aggravated by the COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine. Buhari stated this when he hosted the chairman and representatives of the Body of Benchers, a body of legal practitioners of “the highest distinction in the legal profession” in the State House, Abuja, on Thursday. According to the president, a…

Neymar scored twice as Paris St-Germain thrashed Nantes 4-0 to win the Trophee des Champions in Christophe Galtier’s first game as manager. Galtier replaced Mauricio Pochettino at the end of last season and enjoyed a comfortable win in Tel Aviv, Israel. The Brazilian forward set up Lionel Messi’s opener before curling in a free-kick. Sergio Ramos made it three with a backheel before Neymar was fouled by Jean-Charles Castelletto, who was sent off, and scored the penalty. Man City reject Neymar-Silva swap Ligue 1 champions PSG have now won nine of the past 10 Trophees des Champions, the French equivalent…

Chelsea will make an offer for Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong and, if the 25-year-old Netherlands midfielder leaves the Nou Camp, the Spanish club will make a move for Manchester City and Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva, 27. (Sport – in Spanish) Barcelona boss Xavi says he does not know if De Jong, who is also wanted by Manchester United, will stay with the La Liga club this summer. (Metro) Chelsea have offered 26-year-old Germany striker Timo Werner to Spanish side Real Madrid. (Marca) Chelsea are trying to sign French centre-back Wesley Fofana, 21, from Leicester City and 26-year-old Netherlands defender Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan. (Athletic – subscription required) Newcastle United have made an enquiry about 24-year-old Leicester City and…

The presidential flag-bearer of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi and other dignitaries on Friday night joined worshippers as the Senior Pastor, Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr Paul Enenche, Abuja led the congregation to pray for peace and security of the country. Thousands of worshippers had thronged the church for its mid-year Praise and Worship Night, to seek the face of God over the state of security and other challenges facing the country. Notable among personalities at the programme were Gov. Emmanuel Udom of Akwa Ibom and Mrs Edith Okowa, Wife of Delta Governor and Vice Presidential candidate of the…