Author: Opalim Lifted

Arsenal made a bitterly disappointing exit from the Champions League as they were beaten by Bayern Munich in a euphoric atmosphere at Allianz Arena. Joshua Kimmich’s powerful 63rd-minute header from Raphael Guerreiro’s cross was enough to send the Germans through to the semi-finals 3-2 on aggregate after the two teams had drawn 2-2 in London in the first leg. Despite being held at Emirates Stadium, Arsenal were confident of advancing against a Bayern Munich side who had endured a poor domestic season and were without key players Serge Gnabry and Kingsley Coman because of injury. In a tight and cagey…

Nigerians abroad have come out to support renowned chess master, Tunde Onakoya, as he embarks on a mission to surpass the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon. Onakoya announced the commencement of the marathon via his X account with the caption, “Game time.” He also wrote, “We haven’t even started yet, and Nigerians are already trooping into camp with me.” Among those cheering the chess master is Nigerian singer, Adekunle Kosoko, popularly known as Adekunle Gold. The event, which is underway at New York City’s iconic Times Square, started at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 17, and is…

Officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have laid siege to the Abuja residence of former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. According to eyewitnesses, EFCC officials have barricaded the ex-governor’s residence since 9 a.m. on Wednesday. Bello was the governor of Kogi State from January 27, 2016 to January 27, 2024, when he handed it over to his fellow partyman in the All Progressives Congress (APC), Usman Ododo. The purpose of the operation by the anti-graft operatives was unknown at press time, as efforts to speak with them proved abortive. Some supporters of the former governor were…

Former chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Professor Chidi Odinkalu, has said that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) does not have the powers to prosecute Naira abusers. Odinkalu berated the anti-graft agency for arresting crossdresser Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju (aka Bobrisky), who was convicted and jailed for six months for the offense. Odinkalu said the spraying of the naira does not fall within the Commission’s prosecutorial purview. “The law that establishes the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission defines ‘economic and financial crimes’ to mean ‘non-violent criminal and illicit activity committed with the objectives of earning wealth illegally…

A Kano State High Court has granted an exparte order restraining the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, from parading himself as National Chairman as well as a member of the party, pending the determination of the substituted motion for his suspension. Consequently, the court ordered that, henceforth, Ganduje should desist from presiding over the affairs of the National Working Committee, NWC, of the party. The application granted by Justice Usman Malam Na’abba on Tuesday follows an exparte motion filed by Dr. Ibrahim Sa’ad on behalf of two executive members of Ganduje’s ward, Dawakin-Tofa…

Popular Instagram celebrity Pascal Okechukwu, also known as Cubana chief priest, has pleaded not guilty to alleged naira abuse. Cubana chief priest pleaded not guilty to the three-count charge filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The socialite was arraigned at the Federal High Court, Lagos, before Justice Kehinde Ogundare on Wednesday. The anti-graft commission filed a three-count charge against Cuban chief priest accused of abusing the naira at a social event, an act said to be contrary to the provisions of the Central Bank Act of 2007. After Cubana chief priest pleaded not guilty, the…

Following the recent crackdown on naira abuse, a social media commentator said on Wednesday that the only punishment for those found guilty should be community service. The crackdown has sent a strong message to citizens who abuse the Nigerian currency. Chronicle NG reported that Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos, on Friday, sentenced controversial crossdresser Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, to six months in jail without the option of a fine for naira abuse. Today, businessman and socialite Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cuban Chief Priest, was arraigned before Justice Kehinde Ogundare on three counts bordering on…

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, showed his unwavering support on Tuesday for chess master, Tunde Onakoya in his attempt to set the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon. Osinbajo, In a personally written statement on his social media pages, he reiterated the words of the chess master: “It is possible to do great things from a small place.” The Guinness World Records revealed that the longest chess marathon of 56 hours, 09 minutes, and 37 seconds was achieved by Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur Ferkingstad from Norway on November 11, 2018. Osinbajo noted, “Dear Tunde…

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a further reduction in the price of diesel. A few weeks ago, when it commenced operation, Dangote Petroleum Refinery pegged the price of diesel as N1,200. While rolling out the products, the refinery supplied at a substantially reduced price of N1,200 per litre three weeks ago. This represented over 30 percent reduction from the previous market price of about N1,600 per litre. However, on Tuesday, a further reduction of N200 was noticed in the price, with the product now pegged at N1,000. Last Wednesday, Chairman of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, had said that the…

Borussia Dortmund (BVB) reached their first Champions League semi-final in 11 years by producing a superb second-half comeback to beat Atletico Madrid 5-4 on aggregate. Having lost the first leg 2-1 in Madrid, Dortmund quickly turned things around with Julian Brandt and Chelsea loanee Ian Maatsen both scoring from tight angles in the first half. But Atletico Madrid made it 2-1 on the night and 3-3 on aggregate when Mario Hermoso’s header deflected in off Dortmund defender Matts Hummels shortly after the restart. Angel Correa then gave Atletico Madrid a 4-3 aggregate lead when he smashed in a rebounded finish…