Author: David Great

Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta has expressed no ill feelings toward Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts, despite suffering a gruesome ear injury that required 25 stitches during their FA Cup clash. Roberts received an extended six-game suspension after being sent off for a reckless challenge, in which he accidentally kicked Mateta in the head while rushing out early in the match. Palace went on to win the game 3-1 on March 1. Mateta initially underestimated the severity of the injury and even insisted on continuing to play. “When he kicked me, I was on the floor waiting for him to get…

The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Ajibola Basiru, has urged President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Osun state, claiming that the governor, Ademola Adeleke, has grounded local government administration in the state. Basiru’s call for a state of emergency comes after Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers state on Tuesday, March 18. Tinubu announced the suspension of Fubara, his deputy, Mrs Ngozi Nma Odu and the Rivers State House of Assembly. The president also appointed Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd) as the sole administrator of Rivers state. Reacting to the news, Basiru…

Governor Siminilayi Fubara of Rivers state has reacted to the declaration of a state of emergency in the state by President Bola Tinubu, countering that the claim that his administration did not adhere to the judgment of the Supreme Court. Fubara who was suspended by Tinubu on Tuesday, March 18, urged residents of Rivers state to remain calm as they navigate the unfortunate moment in the state’s political history. The suspended governor has been at loggerheads with his political godfather, Nyesom Wike, who had vowed to remove Fubara as governor of Rivers state. In a statement on Tuesday, Fubara dismissed…

The Alaafin-elect, Prince Akeem Owoade, has formally announced his official title. In a statement released from the palace on Tuesday, the Alaafin declared that he would be addressed as His Imperial Majesty, Iku Baba Yeye, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, Alaafin of Oyo. The statement emphasized, “This is to inform the general public that the proper manner of addressing the Alaafin for all activities and in the media is EXACTLY as follows: His Imperial Majesty Iku Baba Yeye Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, Alaafin of Oyo. “The number after OWOADE is the Roman Numeral One (I), not the English Number…

Ghana’s President John Mahama’s verified X account was compromised for 48 hours, with cybercriminals using it to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme, his spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday. The breach, which started on Saturday, was first noticed on Sunday when the compromised account began posting endorsements for “Solanafrica,” falsely claiming it was “led by Ghana’s President John Mahama to make payments across Africa free using the Solana blockchain.” Hackers encouraged Mahama’s followers to invest in the scheme, falsely presenting it as an initiative to transform financial transactions across the continent. Although the fraudulent posts were eventually deleted, the accrerdn action to…

The Premier League has expressed its outrage over the racial abuse targeted at Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana following his team’s 1-0 defeat to Arsenal on Sunday. Fofana, 24, took to Instagram to expose the racist messages he received, stating that “stupidity and cruelty can no longer hide.” In response, the Premier League issued a statement condemning the abuse: “The Premier League is appalled by the abuse suffered by Chelsea’s Wesley Fofana after their match against Arsenal. We will offer our full support to Wesley and the club. We work with the social media platforms and the authorities to ensure any…

Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, has denied claims that he called for the execution of Ushie Uguamaye, a National Youth Service Corps member who recently violated NYSC regulations. In a statement titled ‘Statement on My Twisted Comment on the Corps Member’, Ajayi clarified that his remarks on Facebook were misrepresented, stressing that the maximum penalty under the scheme’s regulations is expulsion, not bodily harm. “I suggested that flagrant and open abuse and disregard of NYSC by-laws and established protocol should attract the full NYSC disciplinary measures, particularly regarding a corps member’s recent display…

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported a decline in Nigeria’s inflation rate for the second consecutive month, signaling a potential easing of price pressures in the economy. According to the NBS report released on Monday, the country’s headline inflation rate dropped to 23.18% in February 2025, down from 24.48% recorded in January 2025. This represents a 1.30% decrease within the month. On a year-on-year basis, the inflation rate saw a significant drop of 8.52 percentage points, compared to 31.70% in February 2024. The report stated, “In February 2025, the Headline inflation rate eased to 23.18% relative to the…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a woman, Catherine Ijeoma Ugwu, for allegedly defrauding a man of N6.8 million under false pretenses in Maiduguri, Borno State. Ugwu was brought on Monday before Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court in Maiduguri. The EFCC’s Maiduguri Zonal Directorate charged her with four counts related to obtaining by false pretenses, criminal misappropriation, and cheating by impersonation. One of the charges reads, “That you Catherine Ijeoma Ugwu between the period of June, 2023 to August, 2024 in Maiduguri, Borno State within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, with intent…

The Rivers State House of Assembly has formally accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, of misconduct. The allegations were brought forward by 26 lawmakers in a notice addressed to Speaker Martin Amaewhule on Monday. Citing Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and other existing laws, the lawmakers listed multiple offences against Fubara. The offences include reckless and unconstitutional spending of public funds, obstruction of the Assembly’s activities, and appointing individuals to government positions without the required screening and confirmation. Additionally, the lawmakers alleged that the governor withheld salaries, allowances, and other funds meant for the…