Author: David Great

Davide Frattesi fired home an 88th-minute winner to secure a dramatic 2-1 victory for Inter Milan over Bayern Munich in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final, snapping Bayern’s remarkable 22-match unbeaten home run in the competition. Despite a growing injury list, Bayern started brightly, with Michael Olise threatening early and setting up Harry Kane for a near miss that clipped the outside of the post. Inter, though slow to find their rhythm, managed to keep Bayern at bay before turning the tide just before halftime. Carlos Augusto’s low cross caught Bayern’s defense off-guard, allowing Marcus Thuram to…

Arsenal delivered a sensational performance under the lights at the Emirates Stadium, cruising to a commanding 3-0 victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final. Declan Rice was the star of the show, scoring twice with stunning free-kicks as Mikel Arteta’s side made a bold statement on Europe’s biggest stage. From the opening whistle, the Gunners showed intensity and purpose. William Saliba was heavily involved early on, making a crucial block on Vinícius Júnior but also taking a blow from Thomas Partey’s deflected header on the goal line. Arsenal pressed forward with intent, but…

The trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, continued before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, with the first prosecution witness, Abubakar Kwaido, testifying that the defendant voluntarily gave his confessional statements in the presence of his lawyer. Mamman is facing a 12-count charge related to alleged conspiracy and money laundering amounting to N33.8 billion, in connection with the Mambilla Power Project. Testifying during a trial-within-trial session on Tuesday, Kwaido, an investigator with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), debunked claims by the defence that Mamman’s statements were obtained under duress. According to Kwaido, the…

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has criticized Nigeria’s import restrictions on 25 categories of goods, saying the policy hampers market access for American exporters. This development follows the recent introduction of a 14% duty by President Donald Trump on goods entering the US, including those from Nigeria. The USTR, in a statement posted on its X handle, raised concerns about the implications of such import ban on several sectors such as agriculture, pharmaceuticals, beverages, and consumer goods. “Nigeria’s import ban on 25 different product categories impacts U.S. exporters, particularly in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, beverages, and consumer goods. Restrictions on items…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound grief over the death of renowned entrepreneur, banker and elder statesman, Chief Pascal Gabriel Dozie, who passed away at the age of 85. According to a statement issued by the family on Tuesday and reported by Chronicle NG, Dozie’s passing marks the end of an era in Nigeria’s business and economic landscape. In a tribute released through his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described Dozie as a visionary who played a key role in Nigeria’s development. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu extends his heartfelt condolences to the Dozie family, the…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, has filed a N5 billion lawsuit against Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi of Ebonyi North Central over alleged defamatory remarks. The lawsuit, filed at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja through her legal counsel, Michael Numa, targets statements made by Nwaebonyi during a Channels Television interview on March 6, 2025. According to the suit, Nwaebonyi reportedly labeled Akpoti-Uduaghan a “gold digger, habitual liar, and habitual blackmailer” and accused her of being a “mother of six from different men.” Describing the statements as false and malicious, Akpoti-Uduaghan said the comments were intended…

By Olumide Awofesobi With concerns that democracy in Nigeria is under assault, here are notable media professionals pushing back. The proposition that journalism in Nigeria today has become more of a quid pro quo transaction is not entirely baseless. Not a few Nigerian citizens view it as a trade-off, where access, favours, and loyalties frequently influence the truth. In many ways, we have observed the inroads into media practices of such things as overbearing political influence, financial inducements, and institutional pressure, which are threatening the core values of journalism in the country. Let us cite an example. A notable federal…

Pascal Dozie, the visionary founder of the now-defunct Diamond Bank and a prominent figure in Nigeria’s business landscape, has passed away at the age of 86. Sources close to the family confirmed that Dozie died following complications related to old age. Widely respected for his role in shaping Nigeria’s banking and telecommunications sectors, Pascal Dozie was also a co-founder of African Capital Alliance and Kunoch Limited. He served as chairman of both MTN Nigeria and Pan-Atlantic University during his illustrious career. Born on April 9, 1939, in Egbu, Owerri, Imo State, Dozie studied Economics at the London School of Economics…

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has confirmed he is “fully fit” and ready for action in Tuesday’s Champions League quarter-final first leg against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. Courtois, 32, had been sidelined for Madrid’s last three games due to injury. However, he assured fans on Monday that he is back in shape. “I am fully fit and I feel good,” Courtois said during a press conference at the Emirates. “It was not a big issue so I could train in the gym, and I have been on the pitch for the last day so I feel fine and 100…

The leadership crisis within the Labour Party took a new dimension on Monday, as the Julius Abure-led National Executive Committee (NEC) announced the removal of Hon. Afam Ogene as the LP Caucus Leader in the House of Representatives, citing anti-party activities. At the end of a NEC meeting held at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja, the Labour Party’s National Secretary, Alhaji Umar Farouk, read a communiqué stating that the disciplinary committee may also sanction the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, if they proceed with their planned stakeholders’ engagement on Wednesday and any…