Author: David Great

The Enugu Division of the Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction and seven-year prison sentence of one Onyekachi Nwosu, a former employee of Guaranty Trust Bank for his commission of over N50million (fifty million naira) loan fraud. Nwosu was prosecuted by the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on a nine-count charge, bordering on forgery and obtaining by false pretence to the tune of N50 million and was convicted and sentenced by Justice R. O. Dugbo Oghoghorie of Federal High Court, in Independence Layout, Enugu on January 14, 2021. Onyekachi Nwosu, who was an…

The Lagos State Government has announced traffic diversions set to take place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in anticipation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) local council primaries. This was made known by the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, in a statement released on Wednesday. According to him, sections of the city will be temporarily inaccessible due to the party activities. “The entire stretch of ACME Road will be closed to vehicular movement during the primaries,” Osiyemi stated. To ease the anticipated congestion, the commissioner outlined alternative routes for road users. Lagos impounds over 200 unroadworthy vehicles “Consequently, motorists…

The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar, has dismissed claims by the House of Representatives suggesting that terrorists possess more advanced weapons than the Nigerian Armed Forces. Speaking during a ministerial briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, Abubakar said the assertion was false, maintaining that the military remains better equipped in terms of arms and technology. “Yesterday, the House of Representatives said that terrorists have better weapons than we do. That is absolutely not true. We have much more sophisticated equipment and drones,” he stated. The minister clarified that terrorism in Nigeria is not fought through traditional combat but through unconventional means.…

Popular social media figure, Martins Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has been released from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Chronicle NG had earlier reported that VDM was arrested in Abuja last Friday and had remained in custody since then, sparking nationwide outrage. A large section of Nigerian youths took to social media and the streets, demanding his immediate and unconditional release. According to the EFCC, VeryDarkMan’s arrest was prompted by multiple petitions filed against him. The agency also claimed that several invitations were sent to him, which he allegedly failed to honour. Providing an…

Despite a commanding 3-0 advantage from the first leg, Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim insists his side must be prepared to suffer in order to secure a place in the Europa League final. The Premier League giants will face Athletic Bilbao in the second leg at Old Trafford, holding a comfortable lead thanks to three first-half goals in Spain. However, Amorim remains cautious, pointing to United’s erratic form in domestic competition—they currently sit 15th in the Premier League standings. “If you look at our team, we cannot say today what is going to happen. There are some teams in any…

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says he’s pleased to have a fully fit squad as the Blues prepare to face Djurgarden in the second leg of their UEFA Conference League semi-final on Thursday. Chelsea head into the tie with a strong advantage, having secured a 4-1 victory in the first leg. Jadon Sancho and Noni Madueke scored in the first half, before Nicholas Jackson added two more after the break. “We have no new injuries,” Maresca confirmed at Wednesday’s press conference. “This is good for us. Everyone is fit and (striker) Marc Guiu could be involved in the squad. We are…

Egyptian giants Zamalek have parted ways with former Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro after a brief and underwhelming spell in charge, lasting less than three months. The club announced the decision on Wednesday, confirming that the two parties had reached a mutual agreement to terminate his contract. “An agreement has been reached between Zamalek and coach Jose Peseiro to mutually terminate the contract, We wish you the best in your future endeavours.” the club posted on Facebook. Peseiro, 65, was appointed on February 14 and became only the fifth manager in history to coach both of Egypt’s fierce rivals, Zamalek…

Former U.S. President Joe Biden has criticized Donald Trump’s administration, accusing it of engaging in “modern-day appeasement” in its handling of Russian President Vladimir Putin. In his first interview since leaving office in January, Biden warned that the longstanding transatlantic alliance—credited with preventing a world war for eight decades—is now under serious threat. Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s ‘Today’ programme to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the former American leader questioned the logic of appeasing authoritarian leaders. “I just don’t understand how people think that if we allow a dictator, a thug, to decide he’s going to take…

A Nigerian Army Captain and a soldier have lost their lives following a midnight attack by Boko Haram insurgents on Izge community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. The Emir of Gwoza, Mohammed Shehu Timta, confirmed the incident during an interview with Channels Television on Wednesday. According to him, the attack occurred around 1 a.m. when the insurgents stormed the farming community, shooting sporadically. Timta explained that troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces, supported by local hunters, vigilantes, and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), swiftly responded and successfully repelled the attack. He stated, “My people…

The Federal Government has revealed that Nigeria has suffered losses exceeding N1.3 billion due to the outbreak of Tuta absoluta, a destructive pest commonly referred to as “Tomato Ebola,” across three states. Senator Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, disclosed this on Wednesday during a four-day capacity-building workshop for financial institutions held in Abuja. The event was organized by HortiNigeria in collaboration with the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending Plc (NIRSAL). The outbreak, Kyari said, has caused the price of a 50kg basket of tomatoes to soar from N5,000 to between N10,000 and N30,000. This,…