Author: David Great

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…

Atletico Madrid squandered a two-goal lead in a dramatic showdown against Barcelona, suffering a 4-2 defeat at the Estadio Metropolitano. The loss not only ended their unbeaten home record this season but also dealt a significant blow to their LaLiga title ambitions. Meanwhile, Barcelona’s remarkable comeback propelled them past Real Madrid to the top of the table. Coming off a heartbreaking and controversial UEFA Champions League exit to Real Madrid, Diego Simeone’s side initially appeared in control. Barcelona, however, started brightly, with Lamine Yamal striking the post in the opening minutes after combining well with Dani Olmo. Despite the Catalan…

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) strengthened their grip on the Ligue 1 title with a commanding 3-1 victory over rivals Olympique de Marseille in Le Classique, extending their lead at the top to 19 points. The result also marked PSG’s fifth consecutive triumph in the iconic fixture. Despite Marseille’s determined start, PSG struck first in the 17th minute when Ousmane Dembélé, in scintillating form, latched onto a Fabian Ruiz pass, outmaneuvered goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli, and fired home. The goal added to Dembélé’s remarkable tally of 25 goals in his last 20 appearances across all competitions. PSG knock Liverpool out of Champions League…

The Jigawa State Police Command has apprehended two notorious armed robbery suspects and recovered two stolen motorcycles. According to the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Shi’isu Adam, the arrests followed a tip-off and thorough investigations. SP Adam stated that the first incident occurred on March 5, 2025, when an okada rider, Idris Ya’u, was attacked and robbed of his Bajaj red motorcycle with registration number TRN 704 QL Kano. “The suspect, Haruna Alhaji Yusuf, was arrested on March 12, 2025, and confessed to the crime,” said SP Adam. In another case, another okada rider, Yunusa Suleman, was attacked and robbed…

For the second consecutive week, AC Milan staged a comeback victory, this time defeating Como 2-1 at San Siro. The win extends Milan’s unbeaten head-to-head record against Como to 14 matches, a streak dating back to the 1984/85 season. After last week’s thrilling turnaround against Lecce, Milan aimed for another strong start. However, an early opportunity went begging when Yunus Musah failed to convert a clear chance within the first five minutes. Como gradually grew into the game, testing Mike Maignan beyond the half-hour mark. The Milan goalkeeper was first called into action to deny Nico Paz, but moments later,…