Author: David Great

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…

Kevin De Bruyne scored the decisive goal as Manchester City edged past Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 at the Etihad Stadium, sealing a fourth consecutive Premier League win and strengthening their grip on a UEFA Champions League spot for next season. Wolves started brightly and nearly took the lead early on. Jean-Ricner Bellegarde beat City’s offside trap but couldn’t find Marshall Munetsi with his pass. Soon after, Rayan Ait-Nouri struck the post and forced a goal-line clearance from Joško Gvardiol following a second attempt. City weathered the early pressure and took control late in the first half. After Jose Sa denied Nico…

The Federal Government has announced a three-month grace period for all foreigners residing in Nigeria with expired visas to leave the country without facing penalties. This directive was issued by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in a statement released on Friday, May 2, 2025. The announcement, signed by the NIS Public Relations Officer, Akinsola Akinlabi, outlines new enforcement measures targeting overstaying foreigners. According to the NIS, “A 3-month grace period allows foreigners with expired visas to exit Nigeria without penalty, ending August 1st, 2025.” However, after the grace period lapses, overstayers will be subjected to strict penalties. “Overstaying now attracts…

The Nigerian Army has recorded major gains in its counterterrorism operations in Zamfara State, successfully neutralising top bandit leaders and recovering a significant cache of weapons in Talata-Mafara and Kaura-Namoda Local Government Areas. This was disclosed in a statement on Friday by Captain Suleiman Omale, Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, 1 Brigade Nigerian Army. According to him, troops from Combat Team 6 (CT 6) engaged a large number of armed bandits who had attacked Mai Kwanugga village in Talata-Mafara LGA, where they were terrorising residents and burning down houses. “Upon contact, the troops engaged the criminals in a…