Author: Opalim Lifted

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has pardoned the widely known “death-for-fowl” convict, Segun Olowookere, alongside his co-convict, Sunday Morakinyo. Olowookere, who was 17 years old at the time of his arrest in November 2010, was convicted and sentenced to death by an Osun State High Court on December 17, 2014, for conspiracy to commit armed robbery, robbery, and stealing. His case gained public attention recently after his mother appeared on a podcast, pleading for intervention in her son’s plight. The story went viral on social media, prompting Adeleke to direct the state’s attorney general to begin the process for his…

Erling Haaland had a second-half penalty saved by Jordan Pickford as Manchester City’s, Man City crisis continued with a laboured Premier League draw against Everton at Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola’s side, once all-conquering, are in unfamiliar territory amid a staggering fall-off, with just one win now in their past 13 games in all competitions. The result leaves the champions sixth in the table, three points adrift of Nottingham Forest in fourth and 11 behind leaders Liverpool, with those two sides still yet to play on Thursday. Man City almost made the perfect start in the third minute but Josko Gvardiol’s…

Niger Republic’s Head of State, General Abdourahamane Tiani, has alleged that France is providing financial support to Nigerian authorities to establish a military base in Borno State. Tiani said the plan is purportedly to destabilize Niger and its neighboring countries. Zagazola Makama, a Lake Chad Basin counterterrorism and insurgency expert, made this known in a post on his X handle on Wednesday. Makama said the Niger’s junta leader made the claim during a recent address, accusing France of meddling in the region and harboring ulterior motives. “France has even offered to give money to Nigerian authorities to establish a base…

Still basking in the euphoria of the success and viral impact of the ‘Oldie But Goldie Vol 1′ sensational mixtape, Aristos Band, has delivered yet another banger -Oldie But Goldie’ Vol 2. The sensational mixtape Vol 2 is a medley of some of your favourite highlife tunes delivered in the sweetest form. It’s a very electrifying, soul stirring rendition that captivates the mind of the listeners. Aristos Band is one of the most versatile live bands in Nigeria today. A very professional yet very entertaining band that transcends cultural boundaries by the universal language of its music. Chronicle NG reported…

Missing for a second consecutive year were the festive decorations, and the crowd paled in comparison to the throngs of tourists and pilgrims of Christmases past — a reflection of the sombre mood as the war between Israel and Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip churns on. At Manger Square, the heart of the Palestinian city dominated by the revered church that marks the site where Christians believe Jesus Christ was born, a group of scouts held a small parade that broke the morning’s silence. “Our children want to play and laugh,” read a sign carried by one of them,…

Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar will return to his former club Sao Paulo on a three-year contract, the Brazilian Serie A side said on Tuesday. Oscar, who made 48 appearances for Brazil’s national team between 2011 and 2016, spent the last eight seasons with Shanghai Port, winning the Chinese Super League title three times. “I’m happy to be back in Brazil and to be able to play for Sao Paulo, which is the club where I started out, where I made my base and where I grew up,” the 33-year-old said in a statement. Oscar scored 38 goals in 203 appearances…

As Christians in Nigeria join their counterparts across the world to celebrate this year’s Christmas, the prevailing hardship across the country is taking its toll on many families. The season comes with travelling, cooking of special delicacies, buying clothes for children, subscribing to infrastructure such as Christmas trees and other decorations, buying hampers and special gifts for loved ones, among others. But this year, not many people are smiling. The galloping inflation in the country indicates that, for many people, this Christmas comes with mixed feelings. Findings revealed that in the transportation sector, fares are over increased by over 50%…

Over two billion Christians all over the world on Wednesday celebrate the commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ. From Nigeria to the rest of Africa, Europe, Asia, The Americas, Christians mark Christmas with funfair, more than two thousand years after Jesus was born in Bethlehem, south of Jerusalem. Christmas, which has evolved into an annual occasion, is a season of love, hope, joy, togetherness, and charity. Pope Francis will preside over the Christmas Eve mass in St Peter’s, before delivering his traditional Christmas Day blessing, Urbi et Orbi (to the city and the world), at midday on Wednesday. The…

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerians on the Christmas celebration, saying the country is on the path to restoration and progress. Tinubu, in a personally signed statement on Tuesday, urged the citizens to pray for the nation’s leaders at all levels. “On this joyous Christmas Day, I extend my heartfelt greetings to Christians across Nigeria and worldwide as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, as narrated in the Holy Scriptures,” he said. “Nigeria is on a promising path of restoration and progress, with every indication pointing toward a bright future. In the spirit of this season, let us renew…

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has introduced the Whistle app as part of its efforts to alleviate traffic congestion and improve road safety across the state, especially with the anticipated increase in vehicular movement. General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, explained that the app enables residents to report reckless driving, traffic violations, one-way offenses, and other disruptive incidents directly to the agency. Bakare-Oki emphasized, “Whether stuck in traffic, witnessing an accident, or encountering a dangerous vehicle, users can quickly alert nearby LASTMA personnel. Upon receiving these reports, the agency will take swift action to manage the situation, whether…