Author: David Great

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has cautioned the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, over remarks deemed capable of sparking tension between the National Assembly and the executive arm led by President Bola Tinubu. This came after Badaru publicly dismissed the Senate’s planned two-day national security summit, describing it as unnecessary in addressing the country’s security concerns. Speaking during Thursday’s plenary, Akpabio and Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele condemned the minister’s comments, warning that such public statements could damage cooperation between the arms of government and hinder progress on national security. At a ministerial briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, Badaru had said the…

The Lagos State Government has slated 39 buildings in two upscale estates within Eti-Osa Local Government Area for demolition, citing illegal encroachment on the Right of Way (RoW) of the Ikota River. The properties, located in the Maroko Okun Alfa Ward of Lekki, include structures in Oral Extension Estate and Westend, Mega Mond Estate. Authorities say the decision was prompted by multiple petitions over encroachments into the river’s RoW. As part of the enforcement, indefinite quit notices have been issued to the affected residents, urging them to vacate the properties with their belongings ahead of the demolition. According to government…

Billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder, Bill Gates, has announced plans to donate nearly all of his $200 billion fortune, leaving only one per cent to himself and his family, as he prepares to wind down the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. In a personal blog post published on Gates Notes on Thursday, Gates revealed that the globally renowned charitable organisation will cease operations by December 31, 2045. “People will say a lot of things about me when I die, but I am determined that ‘he died rich’ will not be one of them,” Gates wrote. “There are too many urgent…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit filed by MultiChoice Nigeria—owners of DStv and GOtv—challenging the intervention of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) in its recent subscription price hike. Justice James Omotosho, who presided over the case, struck out the suit on Thursday, describing it as “an abuse of court processes and a duplicity of actions.” MultiChoice had approached the court to question whether the FCCPC, under Section 17(a) of its establishing Act, had the legal authority to restrain the company from increasing its pay-TV prices. The company also sought a declaration that the…

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…