Author: Opalim Lifted

The Dutch club’s supervisory board suspended Ajax chief executive Alex Kroes due to allegations of insider trading. In a statement, the club board alleges Kroes bought more than 17,000 shares in the club a week before his appointment was announced on August 2. The board said it sought external legal advice, which “indicates that he likely engaged in insider trading.”. Ajax say they intend to sack the 50-year-old Dutchman. Kroes, who has only been in the job for two weeks, said he would seek a judgement on his acquisitions by Dutch financial watchdog AFM and did not accept the board’s…

Residents of Akure engaged in widespread looting of food items conveyed by a truck into Ondo State. The truck was overpowered after it developed a mechanical fault at one of the popular junctions known as the cultural centre along the Ondo express road. The fully loaded truck was conveying food items in cartons and bags. Several witnesses who confirmed the development said those who attacked the truck and also looted its contents included petty traders, artisans, drivers, and commercial motorcyclists. “How they got to know the content still surprised me. The truck developed a mechanical fault, and before we knew…

The federal government has been advised to commence medical palliatives to save Nigerians from dying because of lack of access to quality drugs. Sam Ohuabunwa, former Chairman of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria and former President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, stated this on Monday in Arochukwu, Arochukwu LGA of Abia State, during the burial of Mother Grace Ugwu Ijiomanta, who died at 102 years old. He said this would save Nigerians, especially the poor ones, from dying in large numbers because of their inability to buy drugs or manage their ailments. He noted that declaring medical palliatives would…

Liverpool’s ability to keep their nerves under control can make the difference in the Premier League title race, manager Juergen Klopp said after his side came from a goal down to beat Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 and go top on Sunday. Brighton took the lead after just 84 seconds through Danny Welbeck but Liverpool stayed positive and goals from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah earned them the three points. Liverpool have now won seven league games this season after conceding first, and Klopp said his side have come a long way in developing their collective mental strength. “When I…

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi said he got a revelation from God that President Bola Tinubu would spend eight years in office. Umahi, who once said God told him to contest for the presidency in 2023, made this statement in an interview with Channels TV on Sunday. He was answering a question about why he was confident the president would win reelection and finish all ongoing projects. He said: “The Lagos-Calabar coastal road, as you rightly said, is 700 km long and has 10 lanes, five on either side. In the middle, we have provisions for rail lines. We…

A Nigerian lady has drawn the attention of social media users to her assertion about a woman’s total obedience to her husband. Deborah Ogodo-Sambo, In a social media post on Meta (Facebook), she said, “No right-thinking woman should obey her husband at 100%.” Reacting to Deborah’s assertion about a woman’s obedience to her husband. Soorich Soonen Akough wrote, “The essence of the message is true, but your presentation is poor. “But as a woman, if you say you’ll obey your husband 100%, hmm, your name is sorry. “For me, I had to get to the point where I took some…

Manchester City and Arsenal handed Liverpool the advantage in the Premier League title race as they played out a bitterly disappointing goalless stalemate at Etihad Stadium. Liverpool are now top of the table and two points clear of Arsenal after they came from behind to beat Brighton at Anfield, their delight increased by their two closest rivals cancelling each other out. This was a game that made a nonsense of its billing as a potential classic, as Arsenal’s containing tactics snuffed out City while the Gunners had only limited chances of their own in a desperately poor affair. Nathan Ake…

Liverpool moved top of the Premier League as Mohamed Salah ended Brighton’s resistance to secure a vital victory at Anfield. With title rivals Manchester City and Arsenal meeting later on Sunday, Liverpool knew the significance of beating the resolute Seagulls in the early kick-off. But Brighton striker Danny Welbeck stunned the hosts by thumping a strike into the top corner with only 87 seconds on the clock. Liverpool responded strongly and began to dominate possession, with Luis Diaz poking home the equaliser from close range before the half-hour mark. Salah, making his first league start since New Year’s Day, had…

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) of Nigeria has issued a sensitive reminder to Christians during the Easter mood celebration to pay their taxes. FIRS made their stance known to Christians on Sunday in a social media post on their official pages. The post stated that “Jesus paid your debts, not taxes.” “As we celebrate this season of rebirth, let us remember to continuously uphold our civic obligations. It added, “Happy Easter from the FIRS.” The FIRS operates under the motto, “It pays to pay your tax.”

The Rivers State House of Assembly has threatened to resume impeachment proceedings on Governor Siminalayi Fubara for allegedly continuing the breach of the Nigerian constitution. Addressing journalists in Port Harcourt yesterday, speaker of the House, Rt Hon Martins Amaewhule, accused the governor of dishonesty. Amaewhule, who was accompanied by 26 members of the Assembly, read out a communique issued after the briefing. The lawmakers accused the governor of refusing to hold up to his end of the Presidential Peace Accord which he “willfully signed without coercion.” “We begin by announcing to you that sponsored attacks on the House has failed…