Author: David Great

France’s former Interior Minister, Gerald Darmanin, has formally apologised to Liverpool fans for the botched security operation at the 2022 UEFA Champions League final in Paris. The long-awaited apology comes three years after the chaotic scenes at Stade de France, which saw fans trapped in overcrowded bottlenecks and tear-gassed by police. In an interview aired on YouTube on Monday, Darmanin — now serving as Justice Minister — admitted the authorities mishandled the event and expressed remorse. “Yes, it was a failure,” Darmanin said. “Because I hadn’t checked what was happening properly, which was my mistake, and because I gave in…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended a social media content creator, Muhammed Kabir Sa’ad, in Kaduna for allegedly abusing the Nigerian currency. Sa’ad, popularly known on TikTok and Instagram as @youngcee0066, was featured in a viral video where he was seen scattering naira notes on the ground, stepping on them, and taunting the EFCC in Hausa. In the video, he issued a daring challenge to the Commission, saying: “Come and arrest me if you can.” According to a post shared by the EFCC on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, the agency’s operatives located and arrested Sa’ad in…

The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has voiced strong opposition to the proposed zoning arrangement for the party’s 2026 governorship ticket in Osun State. In a Facebook post on Monday, the former lawmaker representing Osun Central Senatorial District declared that zoning is not recognized in the APC constitution and emphasized that every eligible party member should be allowed to contest. Ajibola Basiru argued that zoning could undermine the democratic process and alienate potential voters from zones excluded by such arrangements. He insisted that competence and unity should guide the party’s choice of candidate, not…

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has resettled 6,000 families displaced by insurgency in Dikwa and Mafa Local Government Areas as part of ongoing efforts to restore normalcy in the region. The governor made the announcement on Monday during a visit to the Muna Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Maiduguri, which hosts over 11,000 families and is one of the largest camps in the state. Zulum explained that the decision to resettle the families was prompted by increasing criminal activities in the camp, including prostitution, gangsterism, and child abuse. He stated, “Boko Haram can never be eradicated without resettlement.…

A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has sentenced two women, Folake Adeoti and Modupe Adewuyi, to one year imprisonment each for illegal hawking of Naira notes. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in a press release signed by its Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, said the duo were convicted on Friday, May 2, 2025, by Justice Yellin Bogoro. Adeoti and Adewuyi were arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the EFCC on separate one-count charges bordering on the offence. The charge against Adeoti read, “That you, Folake Adeoti, on the 21st day of March,…

Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, May 2, 2025, sentenced one Agudosi Christopher Okechukwu to six months in prison for failing to declare foreign currency at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Okechukwu was apprehended in December 2024 by officers of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) for not disclosing the amounts of £8,020 (Eight Thousand and Twenty British Pounds) and $704 (Seven Hundred and Four Dollars). He was subsequently handed over to the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Ikoyi for further investigation. The EFCC arraigned him…

The Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS) has confiscated more than 200 vehicles deemed unroadworthy in a state-wide enforcement drive. According to a press release issued on Sunday by the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation and signed by Mrs. Bolanle Ogunlola, Deputy Director of Public Affairs, the operation was spearheaded by the VIS Director, Mr. Akin-George Fashola. Fashola, who led the recent enforcement effort, said the initiative was part of ongoing measures to improve road safety and curb accidents resulting from poorly maintained vehicles. Explaining the purpose of the exercise, he said, “The operation is not restricted to private vehicles…

Barcelona showcased their depth and resilience as a rotated and youthful squad came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over already-relegated Real Valladolid in LaLiga on Saturday. Despite having nothing left to play for, Valladolid stunned the visitors early. Ivan Sanchez’s effort deflected off Ronald Araujo and wrong-footed Marc-André ter Stegen, who was making his return from injury. The hosts nearly doubled their lead through Raúl Moro, but Ter Stegen responded well. Barça, led by Hansi Flick, struggled to break down a determined Valladolid in the first half, with Ansu Fati and debutant Dani Rodríguez both going close. However,…

Kristjan Asllani’s early penalty secured a narrow 1-0 win for Inter Milan over Hellas Verona, keeping the Nerazzurri firmly in the Serie A title race behind Napoli. Facing pressure after Napoli’s earlier victory extended their lead at the top to six points, Inter Milan responded with a strong start at the San Siro. A VAR review awarded the hosts a penalty for a handball by Nicolas Valentini, and Asllani converted calmly—his first league goal of the season. Inter nearly doubled their lead soon after, with Nicola Zalewski’s long-range strike forcing a smart save from Verona goalkeeper Lorenzo Montipò. Despite Inter…

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen continued his blistering form on Saturday, scoring twice as Galatasaray defeated Sivasspor 4-1 in a Turkish Süper Lig clash at the Ali Sami Yen Sports Complex. The 26-year-old forward’s brace brought his season tally to 33 goals across all competitions, surpassing his previous best of 31 goals set during the 2022/23 campaign with Napoli. Osimhen struck in the 15th and 31st minutes of the first half, setting the tone for Galatasaray’s dominant display. Lucas Torreira and B.A Yilmaz also found the net for the home side, who now sit comfortably atop the league table, eight points…