MANCHESTER United and British businessman Sir Jim Ratcliffe have officially agreed to the 25% part ownership of the club, a transaction which is worth £1.25 billion. This means that Jim Ratcliffe through his company, Ineos Group, will assume management of Manchester United’s football operations in line with the takeover agreement. …
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Lagos State Govt Shuts Down Quilox Night Club
THE Lagos State government has shut down the Quilox nightclub, owned by popular lawmaker, Shina Peller. The fresh shutdown of the popular nightclub was confirmed in a post via the X platform on Sunday from the Lagos State government agency responsible for the action, Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA). …
Read More »Breakdown Of Jim Ratcliffe’s 25% Takeover Of Manchester United
EARLIER today, December 24, Sir Jim Ratcliffe confirmed his 25 percent takeover of Manchester United which is worth £1.25 billion. The 25 percent stake Jim Ratcliffe bought is part of Manchester United’s B shares, which are mostly controlled by the Glazer family, who own 69% of the club and almost …
Read More »Amotekun Parades 12 Suspected Kidnappers, Armed Robbers In Ondo
THE Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed Amotekun Corps, says its operatives have arrested 12 suspected kidnappers and armed robbers in Ondo State. Adetunji Adeleye, the Commander of Amotekun in Ondo, made this known on Sunday while parading the suspects at the Command’s headquarters in Akure. Adeleye, who is also the …
Read More »Troops kill 14 Insurgents, Recover Weapons In Niger, Kaduna
TROOPS of 1 Division, Nigerian Army, have conducted coordinated offensives in Kaduna and Niger states, resulting in the neutralization of 14 insurgents, rescue of kidnap victims and recovery of weapons. This was disclosed in a statement on the Nigerian Army official X handle, signed by Lieutenant Colonel Musa Yahaya, acting …
Read More »Cybercrime: NOA To Partner EFCC On Intelligence Sharing
THE National Orientation Agency, NOA, has sought the collaboration of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in addressing emerging cybercrimes in Nigeria. A statement by EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, on Sunday, said the NOA made the appeal when the Akwa Ibom State Director, Mr Mkpoutim Ufort Mkpoutom, paid a …
Read More »Rivers Crisis: I Didn’t Beg Tinubu To Intervene – Wike
THE Minister of Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said he was not the one that went to President Bola Tinubu seeking intervention in the crisis rocking Rivers State. He, however, said that the President should be appreciated for intervening in the political situation in the oil rich state. …
Read More »Ex-SGF Boss Mustapha Denies Looting $6.3m From CBN Vault
FORMER Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Boss Mustapha, has denied a report alleging his involvement in the illegal withdrawal of $6.3 million from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, during the administration of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari. According to reports, a special investigator appointed by President Bola Tinubu …
Read More »Godwin Emefiele – I Curse You
You know I am still reeling in shock after reading snippets of the CBN investigators report. If we are to belive the report and there is no real reason not to, judging by the investigators pedigree, then Emefiele must now be labeled the greatest thief of all time. The mind …
Read More »Eko Drive Reinforces Supercar Passion With Second Exhibition, Sparks Call For Quarterly Events
EKO Drive recently hosted its second supercar exhibition at the Alliance Francaise, drawing a fervent response from automobile enthusiasts who advocated for more frequent gatherings, suggesting a shift from annual to quarterly events. The well-attended automotive showcase featured a dazzling array of vintage supercars, ranging from the grand to the …
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