Author: David Great

A violent clash erupted in Abuja on Friday as Nigerian soldiers confronted members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), also known as Shi’ites, during a protest against what they described as “injustice against Palestinians by Israel” in the Gaza Strip. A widely circulated video captured the Shi’ites gathering in large numbers at Bannex, Ademola Adetokunbo Crescent, Wuse 2, where they voiced their concerns over the situation in Gaza. This protest took place just hours after the United States Embassy in Nigeria issued a security alert, cautioning its citizens about planned IMN demonstrations in Abuja and other major cities. The…

Fuji musician Alhaji Taye Adebisi, popularly known as Taye Currency, has reaffirmed his respect for Wasiu Alabi, aka Pasuma, describing him as his boss, while referring to Saheed Osupa as his colleague. In a recent interview with Akede Ariya, Taye Currency clarified his relationship with Pasuma, stating that although he never learned Fuji music from him, he holds him in high regard. “I met Pasuma in 1993, and since then we have been together. I didn’t learn Fuji music from him, I just love him because he is a humble person. It is not that I’m disrespecting him or anything.…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has appointed the Founder and Group Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu, to its Advisory Council on Entrepreneurship and Growth. This council, convened by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, comprises global business leaders, policymakers, and academics dedicated to identifying and addressing regulatory barriers to entrepreneurship. According to a statement released on Friday, the council’s mandate includes recommending policies that enhance resource allocation, stimulate innovation, and drive sustainable private-sector-led economic growth. Elumelu, a prominent advocate of entrepreneurship in Africa, has played a pivotal role in supporting over 25,000 African entrepreneurs through his foundation since 2015. His…

A report by the CLEEN Foundation has revealed that six people were killed in Niger State during the August 2024 #EndBadGovernance protest. The foundation also disclosed that a total of 23 people lost their lives during the demonstrations, all from northern Nigeria. This was made known on Thursday in Minna, Niger State, during the presentation of the report titled “Report on the Conduct of Law Enforcement Personnel during the August 2024 Nationwide Protest in Nigeria.” The findings contradict the claims of the then Niger State Commissioner of Police, Shawulu Danmaman, who has since been promoted to Assistant Inspector General of…

Activist Deji Adeyanju has condemned TikToker Peller for asking Nigerians to halt the #30DayRants challenge, a trending campaign criticizing governance in the country. During a recent livestream, Peller expressed concern that continuous criticism on TikTok could lead to the platform being banned in Nigeria. He emphasized that his livelihood depends on TikTok and that he could not afford such a risk. His remarks sparked widespread backlash, with many labeling them as “childish and selfish.” Adding his voice to the criticism, Adeyanju argued that Peller had no right to dictate how Nigerians should express their frustrations. Sharing a picture of the…

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has refuted claims that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu provided him with funds for his 2023 presidential election campaign. In a statement released on Thursday by the Atiku Media Office in Abuja, his media aide, Paul Ibe, dismissed the reports as false and baseless. The statement described the allegations as “a blatant lie from the pit of hell; a contrived political hogwash and a futile campaign of calumny aimed at advancing a political interest against Abubakar.” According to Ibe, the rumors suggest that Sanwo-Olu diverted Lagos State funds to support Atiku’s campaign and that the Economic…

UEFA has launched an investigation into four Real Madrid players—Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, Antonio Rüdiger, and Dani Ceballos—following their Champions League Round of 16 victory over Atlético Madrid. The governing body is scrutinizing allegations of “indecent conduct” during the celebrations after Madrid’s dramatic win. “A UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector has been appointed to investigate allegations of indecent conduct by Real Madrid CF players,” UEFA confirmed in an official statement. According to Spanish media reports, the investigation focuses on how Madrid’s players celebrated their penalty shootout triumph at Atlético’s Metropolitano Stadium on March 12. Madrid secured their place in the…

Premier League clubs have agreed to open the summer transfer window early for a special 10-day period in June, allowing player registrations before the FIFA Club World Cup. The window will then reopen on June 16 and run until September 1, according to an official league statement on Thursday. This decision follows FIFA’s move to grant participating clubs an “exceptional registration window” ahead of the tournament, which will take place in the United States from June 14 to July 13. Manchester City and Chelsea are the two Premier League teams involved. “The window will open early, between Sunday 1 June…

Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood will miss the club’s FA Cup quarter-final clash with Brighton & Hove Albion after sustaining an injury while on international duty with New Zealand. Wood, who has been in excellent form this season with 18 Premier League goals, played a key role in Forest’s campaign as they push for Champions League qualification. Last month, he netted a hat-trick when Forest thrashed Brighton 7-0 in the league. During the international break, the 33-year-old helped New Zealand secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup, scoring a hat-trick in a 7-0 win over Fiji. However, he was forced…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced that it is in the final stages of preparation for its much-anticipated listing on the capital market, in line with the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021. The company’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. According to the statement, the Chief Finance and Investor Relations Officer, Olugbenga Oluwaniyi, revealed the development during a consultative meeting with partners at the NNPC headquarters. He stated that NNPCL is currently engaging with potential investors through an exercise called the “NNPC Ltd. IPO Beauty…