Author: David Great

The Anambra State Government has issued a stern warning to all unaccredited private schools operating in the state, mandating them to obtain approval by September or face closure. This directive was made known by the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, during a stakeholders’ meeting with private school proprietors in Awka on Friday. She expressed concern over the continued operation of unapproved schools despite repeated warnings and an extended grace period. “There are still many private schools in the state that have yet to be approved. The time given by the governor to shut down such schools has expired,” she…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected the no-case submission filed by suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, and six others in their ongoing drug trafficking trial. Justice Emeka Nwite, in his ruling on Friday, held that the prosecution had established a prima facie case against the defendants, thereby requiring them to open their defences. Kyari and his co-defendants are standing trial for allegedly tampering with and trafficking cocaine. Specifically, they are accused of dealing with 17.55 kilograms of the drug, out of a total 21.35 kilograms seized by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The NDLEA…

Despite mounting criticism, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has gone ahead with the swearing-in of sole administrators for all twenty-three local government areas in the state. The ceremony, held on Friday at the Government House in Port Harcourt, was attended by the newly appointed officials, many of whom are reportedly loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Videos circulating on social media showed scenes of jubilation as the administrators took their oaths of office. However, the appointments have been met with stiff opposition. On April 7, the Pilex Center for…

Six people, including Agustin Escobar, CEO of a Siemens subsidiary, and his family, were killed when a sightseeing helicopter crashed into the Hudson River in New York on Thursday. According to officials, all occupants of the Bell 206 aircraft—Escobar, his wife Merce Camprubi, their three children, and the pilot—died in the helicopter crash. Two of the victims of the helicopter crash were rushed to a hospital but later succumbed to their injuries. “We are deeply saddened by the tragic helicopter crash in which Agustin Escobar and his family lost their lives,” Siemens told AFP on Friday. Siemens Energy also confirmed…

A stoppage-time strike from Rayan Cherki salvaged a 2-2 draw for Olympique Lyonnais against Manchester United in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League quarter-final clash. Despite the dramatic finish at Groupama Stadium, United maintained their unbeaten run in the first leg of major European knockout ties, now standing at 12 matches. The pre-match energy was electrified by an Icelandic thunder clap echoing around the stadium, creating an intense atmosphere that United initially seemed eager to match. Early on, Patrick Dorgu set up a golden opportunity for Rasmus Hojlund, who disappointingly dragged his shot wide from 12 yards. Bruno…

Controversial media personality, Kemi Olunloyo, has officially distanced herself from the Olunloyo family following the death of her father, former Oyo State Governor and renowned Mathematician, Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo. The ex-governor passed away on Sunday, April 6, at the age of 89. In a series of posts and videos on her Facebook and TikTok pages, Kemi Olunloyo declared her separation from the family and rejected any condolences offered in the wake of her father’s death. “I am uploading video statements on my father’s death on TikTok. I am not part of the Olunloyo family anymore and told you that…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the closure of its national secretariat in Abuja, known as Buhari House, in honour of its late Director of Administration, AbdulRauf Adeniji, who was reportedly murdered after being kidnapped weeks earlier. The party revealed the decision in a memo titled ‘Secretariat closure for the mourning of the director of administration’ on Thursday, stating that the closure would take effect from Monday, April 14, 2025. According to the APC, the period will be used for sober reflection and prayers for the deceased’s family and loved ones. A condolence register will also be opened at…

The trial of former Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed, and his then Commissioner for Finance, Ademola Banu, continued on Thursday, April 10, 2025, with revelations that a N1 billion loan obtained from the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Matching Grant in 2015 was never repaid. At the Kwara State High Court, Ilorin, the fourth prosecution witness (PW4), Lanre Daibu, who was Chairman of the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) at the time, told Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar that the loan was facilitated by Banu for payment of salaries and pensions. According to Daibu, “My lord, the second defendant, Banu,…

Chelsea took a commanding step toward the UEFA Europa Conference League (UECL) semi-finals with a dominant 3-0 win over Legia Warsaw in the first leg of their quarter-final clash at the Marshall Józef Piłsudski Stadium. Despite Legia boasting the tournament’s best defensive record heading into the tie with five clean sheets, the Polish side struggled to contain a relentless Chelsea team stacked with talent and European experience. The hosts started brightly, managing more shots than Chelsea in the opening half-hour, with efforts from Luquinhas and Ryōya Morishita narrowly missing the target. At the other end, Christopher Nkunku came close but…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has formally petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, over what he described as a false and criminally defamatory claim made by the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a letter dated April 3, 2025, Akpabio urged the police to investigate and prosecute Akpoti-Uduaghan following her recent public allegation that he masterminded a plot to assassinate her. The petition, also copied to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, came in response to Akpoti-Uduaghan’s April 1, 2025, address during her homecoming in Kogi State. In her speech,…