Author: David Great

Canadians are rallying for their country and seeing a resurgence in nationalism, as Canada-US relations top the list of issues preoccupying residents, according to recent polls. “Elbows up,” a hockey term conveying readiness to fight, is the new rallying cry – emblazoned on clothing, headlining rallies and the title of a new podcast, opens new tab that dedicated its first episode to the practicalities of creating a civil defence corps. It remains unclear how long Trump’s tariffs will be in place or what is behind his aspirations for Canada to become the 51st US state. But 11 peeved Canadians who…

Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has refuted corruption allegations leveled against him by former President Olusegun Obasanjo. In his newly released book, Nigeria: Past and Future, Obasanjo alleged that corruption was rampant under former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, with Malami playing a key role. He described Buhari’s tenure as marked by “the most atrocious waste, enthronement of corruption, and discouragement of officials fighting corruption,” and labeled Malami as a “devil’s workshop.” Obasanjo specifically referenced the presidential pardons granted to two former governors—Joshua Dariye of Plateau State and Jolly Nyame of Taraba State—who…

Italian midfielder Cesare Casadei and defender Matteo Ruggeri received their first call-ups to the national team when coach Luciano Spalletti named his 25-man list on Friday for next week’s Nations League quarter-final against Germany. Casadei joined Torino last month from Chelsea where he signed as a youth player in 2022, making 11 Premier League appearances while also having loan spells at Reading and Leicester City. The 22-year-old, who played five Conference League games for Chelsea this season, has featured in Torino’s five Serie A matches since his return to Italy, and Spalletti was there to witness Casadei’s first goal for…

The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Makurdi zonal directorate have arrested eight trucks conveying suspected illegal solid minerals. They were arrested on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at Katsina-ala Local Government Area of Benue State. Solid minerals suspected to be fluorite and iron stones were recovered from the trucks. EFCC arraigns couple over impersonation of Katsina first lady, N197m fraud The minerals were mined from some illegal mining sites in the Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. The EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale said in a statement that the suspects will soon be charged to court upon…

Borussia Dortmund staged a comeback to defeat LOSC Lille 2-1 at Stade Pierre-Mauroy, clinching a 3-2 aggregate victory and sealing their place in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) quarter-finals. The result dashed Lille’s hopes of reaching the last eight for the first time in their history. Lille, inspired by PSG’s triumph the night before, took an early lead within five minutes. Ismaily surged down the wing and delivered a cut-back to Jonathan David, whose low shot slipped through the grasp of Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel. The hosts nearly doubled their lead when Rémy Cabella’s volley went just wide, but Dortmund…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has accused lawmakers of preventing him from presenting the 2025 Appropriation Bill at the Assembly Quarters, despite officially notifying the House leadership of his intention. Speaking on Wednesday at the inauguration of the Bori Zonal Hospital in Khana Local Government Area, Fubara expressed disappointment over the incident. He emphasized the need for all stakeholders to protect the state’s economy and ensure civil servants do not face hardship, in line with the Supreme Court’s judgment. He stated, “I made frantic efforts to reach the Speaker, which I believe he cannot deny, alongside other members of the…

United Kingdom social care providers will have to prioritise hiring foreign care workers already in the country before recruiting from overseas, the government said on Wednesday, as it cracks down on worker abuse in a sector heavily reliant on immigration. The move follows the introduction in November of stronger sanctions for rogue employers who recruit foreign care workers but failed to provide them with work, leaving some unemployed and close to destitution. Others are out of work due to the government revoking the licenses of rogue employers to hire overseas workers. A survey of more than 3,000 people on health…

The Ekiti State Police Command has apprehended 12 individuals suspected of vandalizing and stealing electric cables and transformers across Ado Ekiti and other parts of the state. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Sunday Abutu, the suspects were arrested at various criminal hideouts within and outside the state capital. Abutu stated, “Following reports of vandalisation of electric cables and transformers in the state, the Ekiti State Police Command’s Rapid Response Squad, in collaboration with non-state actors, launched a manhunt for the perpetrators.” “This effort yielded positive results as operatives swooped on their various hideouts on February 22, 2025, around…

South African mining magnate Patrice Motsepe was re-elected unopposed as Confederation of African Football president at the organisation’s congress in Cairo on Wednesday while four-time African Footballer of the Year Samuel Eto’o won a place on the executive committee. The 63-year-old Motsepe, whose family trust owns one of the continent’s biggest clubs Mamelodi Sundowns, will serve a second four-year term after being first elected in 2021 when his candidature was also unopposed and heavily backed by FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Alongside Motsepe, Eto’o, president of the Cameroon Football Federation, was elected unopposed as a representative for the central African region on…

Atletico Madrid forward Angel Correa has been handed a five-game suspension following his red card and subsequent remarks towards the referee during last weekend’s LaLiga match against Getafe, Spain’s football federation (RFEF) announced on Wednesday. Correa was sent off in the 88th minute of Atletico’s 2-1 defeat after VAR reviewed his studs-up challenge on Getafe defender Djene. Following his dismissal, he repeatedly insulted referee Cuadra Fernandez, who documented the remarks in his match report. The RFEF confirmed that Correa’s punishment includes a one-match suspension for the red card and an additional four matches for his verbal outburst. As a result,…