Author: David Great

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…

Former Minister of Environment, Mohammed Abdullahi, has urged Senate President Godswill Akpabio to confront the sexual harassment allegations leveled against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and others, instead of relying on alleged “hired blackmailers and image launderers” to defend him. Abdullahi made the call in response to the public campaign led by a certain Professor Mgbake, who has been vocal in attacking Senator Natasha’s credibility. He accused Mgbake of disseminating falsehoods and engaging in a deliberate attempt to divert attention from the serious allegations confronting the Senate President. “While Mgbake publicly denied any link to the Senate President, she contradicted…

Aston Villa maintained their push for a top-five Premier League finish with a narrow 1-0 victory over Fulham at Villa Park, extending their unbeaten home run in the league to 17 matches. After recent disappointments in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals and FA Cup semi-finals, Villa needed a strong response. A late loss to Manchester City in their previous league outing left little room for error in their bid for European qualification. Fulham, also eyeing continental competition, came out with urgency in a fast-paced first half. However, Villa made the breakthrough just before the 15-minute mark when Youri Tielemans headed…

The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested three suspected fraudsters linked with Q-net scam in Nigeria. The suspects, Olaniyan Joshua, Oyetunde Julius Akano, and Victor Oluwale who are currently undergoing interrogation in the Commission, were arrested on Wednesday, May 1, 2025, in Abuja. Operating under the name, Mighty Infinity Millionaire Limited, the trio falsely claimed to be representatives of Q-net, a global e-commerce and direct selling company. While Q-net has since denied any link with the suspects and their activities, investigations further revealed that the suspects were equally running a fraudulent university training in pavilions…