Author: Opalim Lifted

Magistrate Adeola Olatunbosun on Wednesday ordered that five individuals charged with carrying Indian hemp and two bags of phoney foreign currencies be held in Lagos police custody until legal counsel from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions is available. Francis Omwukei, 26, Kingsley Ude, 33; Umar Idris, 37; Eyo, 27; and Bright Ahamefula, 26, were hauled before a Yaba Magistrates’ Court on a two-count charge of possession of Indian hemp and phoney foreign currencies in pounds sterling and US dollars. The defendants were arrested on August 9, 2023, in White Sand, Ijora, Lagos State, according to the prosecutor, Rita Momoh. According…

The Department of State Services (DSS) has allowed the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to have access to his second medical doctor, an ENT surgeon. Chronicle NG reports that Nnamdi Kanu, Leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), filed a suit against the Department of State Services (DSS) seeking an order to allow him unhindered access to his medical doctor. He was examined by an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgeon in Abuja on Wednesday. A statement by Kanu’s lead Counsel, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, said the DSS allowed the IPOB leader access to a…

The British Museum in London has sacked a member of staff, and police are investigating after artefacts were reported “missing, stolen, or damaged.” Items missing from the museum, one of the major tourist attractions in the UK, include gold, jewellery, and semi-precious stone jewels. According to the museum, the bulk of the artefacts were housed in storage. The British Museum’s director, Hartwig Fischer, stated that the institution will “throw our efforts into the recovery of objects.” “This is a highly unusual incident,” he noted. I believe I speak for all of my colleagues when I say that we take the…

Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Thursday struck out the two-count charges bordering on possession of a firearm against suspended CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, for lack of diligent prosecution. The judge ruled in Emefiele’s favour as the legal battles of the former Zenith Bank MD begin to unfold. Chronicle NG reports that on August 15, the Nigerian government dropped firearm charges against Emefiele. In an oral application, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) at the Federal Ministry of Justice, Mohammed Abubakar, told Justice Oweibo that the application followed the result of further investigations. However,…

A 28-year-old man was remanded in Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday for allegedly breaking into a cemetery and stealing iron rods used to bury a body in a grave, valued at N1.1 million. Mubarak Kajola, whose residence was not provided, was arraigned on a three-count complaint, including illegal trespass, theft, and possession of guns. He, on the other hand, pleaded not guilty to the accusations. Earlier, Insp. Funmi Akinleye, the prosecutor, informed the court that the defendant “illegally, improperly, and indecently” broke into the Ayobo Cemetery and tampered with dead remains. She said that on August 11, the defendant damaged…

Manchester City beat Sevilla 5-4 on penalties to win the UEFA Super Cup for the first time in their history after a pulsating 90 minutes match ended 1-1. The first nine spot-kicks of the shootout were all converted but Serbian defender Nemanja Gudelj struck his penalty against the crossbar to hand victory to City, who lost on penalties to Arsenal in England’s Community Shield 10 days ago. Youssef En-Nesyri had given Europa League winners Sevilla the lead with a towering header in the 25th minute but City equalised through a header from 21-year-old Cole Palmer in the 63rd minute to…

England upset co-hosts Australia and advanced to the Women’s World Cup final for the first time on a historic evening in Sydney. With their 3-1 victory at Stadium Australia, the Lionesses became the first England football side to reach a senior final on the international stage since 1966. It culminates a fantastic two years under manager Sarina Wiegman, in which England, crowned European champions for the first time on home soil last year, demonstrated their superiority and know-how to defeat an Australia team fueled by a country thrilled by the Matildas’ victory. Ella Toone’s spectacular first-time shot into the top…

Harry Maguire’s transfer to West Ham has been called off, with the defender preferring to stay at Manchester United and compete for a starting spot. The England defender, 30, was ready to join the Hammers after the teams agreed on a deal worth £30 million. Harry was deprived of his leadership this season after struggling for first-team appearances last season. United, on the other hand, has stated that they will respect his desires and will not kick him out of the club. According to a source close to the player, Maguire “respects West Ham and David Moyes,” but there was…

Al-Nassr has made an undisclosed bid to Manchester City for Spain defender Aymeric Laporte. Despite making 43 starts in 2021–22, Pep Guardiola preferred Manuel Akanji and Nathan Ake during City’s treble-winning season. Ronaldo’s brace win Al-Nassr Arab Cup championship City then paid £77 million this summer to sign Croatian left-sided defender Josko Gvardiol, 21. At Al-Nassr, Laporte may join the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mane, Marcelo Brozovic, and Alex Telles. Laporte, who transferred his international allegiance from France to Spain in 2021, joined City from Athletic Bilbao in January 2018 for a club record sum of £57 million. Guardiola…

Lionel Messi scored his ninth goal in six games as Inter Miami defeated the Philadelphia Union to advance to the League Cup final. A day after injuring his ankle in training, the Argentine World Cup winner scored Miami’s second goal in a 4-1 triumph. Messi volleys Inter Miami into Leagues Cup last 16 Miami’s goals came from Josef Martinez, Jordi Alba, and David Ruiz, while the hosts’ came from Alejandro Bedoya. Miami will now face Nashville SC in the final on Saturday (Sunday, 02:00 BST). Miami will also compete in the Concacaf Champions Cup regional event next season, which might…