Fulham have condemned racist and homophobic abuse faced by their defender Calvin Bassey online after he scored in Sunday’s FA Cup win over Manchester United. Bassey, a Nigeria international, gave his side the lead before halftime in the FA Cup encounter that ended 1-1 at Old Trafford. This was before Fulham overcame the hosts on penalties to qualify for the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. “Fulham Football Club is utterly appalled at the racist and homophobic abuse received and subsequently shared by Calvin Bassey on social media after Sunday’s FA Cup tie against Manchester United,” Fulham said in a statement…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has named Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation after a rigorous selection process. A statement by Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga said his appointment, approved on Tuesday, takes effect from 7th March 2025, the same day the incumbent Oluwatoyin Madehin will retire. Ogunjimi, 57, was first named as Madehin’s successor last December. “A selection committee later chose him through a competitive, rigorous, and merit-based process involving Directors of Accounts in the Federal Civil Service. The committee conducted the process through three stages: a written assessment, an…
The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, for alleged N700 billion Fraud. Emmanuel was arrested after he honoured an invitation of the EFCC on Tuesday to answer allegations of money laundering and diversion of funds preferred against him by the Network against Corruption and Trafficking. The petitioner alleged that Emmanuel received N3 trillion from the Federation Account in eight years but left a debt profile of N500bn and unpaid ongoing projects worth N300bn. He was also alleged to be unable to account for N700bn. The EFCC’s…
Carl Dean, the husband of country music icon Dolly Parton, has died at the age of 82. The announcement was made on Parton’s social media accounts on Monday. “Carl Dean, husband of Dolly Parton, passed away March 3rd in Nashville at the age of 82,” the statement read. “He will be laid to rest in a private ceremony with immediate family attending. He was survived by his siblings Sandra and Donnie.” Parton shared a touching tribute, reflecting on their decades together. “Carl and I spent many wonderful years together. Words can’t do justice to the love we shared for over…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has announced that it will refund customers who purchase Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at rates higher than the advertised prices from any of its key partners – AP (Ardova Plc), Heyden, or MRS – across Nigeria. This move follows the refinery’s recent reduction of its gantry price from N890 per litre to N825 per litre. The refinery stated that this is part of its ongoing efforts to ensure that Nigerians are the primary beneficiaries of the price reduction and in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which aims to stimulate the economy. In…
The Otun-Asiwaju Onigbagbo of Remoland, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, joined other Christian leaders, dignitaries and well-wishers in celebrating Nigeria’s former President and Elder Statesman, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Ph.D, GCFR on his 88th birthday with a special Global Breakfast Prayer session. The 61st edition of the Prayer Breakfast, which took place on Saturday, March 1st, 2025, was a spiritually uplifting gathering that saw representatives from 29 countries join virtually to celebrate Chief Obasanjo. The prayer session was facilitated by Bishop T. Akin-Akinsanya, the Chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria, SouthWest Zone, and moderated by Rev. Engr. A. Ojeshina. Ministers from different nations…
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has extended his warm felicitations to all Muslim faithful as they commence the holy month of Ramadan on Saturday. Governor Sanwo-Olu, who described Ramadan as a sacred month and a time for deep reflection, renewed faith, and acts of kindness, urged Nigerians, particularly Lagos residents, to be compassionate and generous to one another during the fasting season. The Governor said the commencement of the Muslim fasting season, which started on March 1, coinciding with the first day of a new month, and Christians’ Lenten season, which starts from Wednesday, March 5, is a…
The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Kaduna Zonal Directorate, on Thursday, February 27, 2025, arrested 11 suspected internet fraudsters. They were arrested in broad daylight at White Hotel, Chanchangi Local Government Area in Niger state following credible intelligence about their suspected involvement in fraudulent internet activities. Items recovered from them include two vehicles and 13 phones of different brands. The Commission’s operatives carried out the arrest professionally with no motive or tinge of abduction. The suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.
Justice A.O. Owoeye of Federal High Court, sitting in Ikoyi, on Monday, February 17, 2025 held that Mr. Ezekiel Thankgod must appear in court to take his plea and adjourned till March 6, 2025 for his arraignment. Mr. Thankgod, ex-manager of gospel artiste, Mercy Chinwo has consistently evaded arraignment by the Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, prompting a warrant of arrest to be issued on him by the court during January 16, 2025 proceedings. Thankgod is to be arraigned on a three-count charge, bordering on money laundering and dishonest conversion to the tune of…
Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Saturday, February 15, 2025 arrested 47suspected internet fraudsters at different locations in Ekpoma, Edo State. The suspects were arrested based on credible intelligence that linked them to fraudulent internet activities. Items recovered from them include 14 exotic cars, laptops and phones They have made useful statements and would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.