Author: Vincent Osuwo

Former Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye has warned the Federal Government not to invite, jail, or interrogate African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar over a corruption suit filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Melaye stated that if Atiku was invited or detained over what he called a frivolous petition, the ADC would demonstrate that Nigerians were more than those in government. He mentioned this in a video posted to his X account on Friday. “This is our note of warning: if due to this frivolous petition you invite, arrest, or interview Atiku Abubakar, and we are…

Premier League winger Sorba Thomas has been involved in a car accident near Hull City’s training facility, the club has revealed. The 27-year-old Sorba walked away from the collision, which happened on Millhouse Woods Lane in Cottingham on Friday morning. His gray Land Rover Defender was seen standing on its roof, with damaged windows. Humberside Police said emergency personnel were still on the site and advised people to avoid the area. In a statement, the club stated it was “relieved” to learn that their player, who joined the Tigers from Championship side Stoke City earlier this month, was unharmed. The…

Six Nigerians charged with scamming over 100 women in the US through online romance scams have been extradited from South Africa to the United States. The South African Police Service said on X on Friday that the people apprehended in South Africa in 2021 are alleged members of the Black Ax criminal network. “The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), commonly known as the #Hawks, in collaboration with #INTERPOL South Africa, will today facilitate the extradition of six Nigerian nationals to the United States of America,” SAPS announced. SAPS stated that the six individuals were wanted by US authorities on…

Former Anambra State governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate for 2027, Peter Obi, has asked for an in-depth probe into the death of Kano-based social media pundit Ibrahim Khalil Dan Shagamu. Obi made the demand in a statement posted on his X account on Friday, condemning the murders and urging the Kano State Government and security authorities to bring the perpetrators to justice. Dan Shagamu was slain Monday night at his home in Gaida Quarters, Kumbotso Local Government Area, Kano State. The Kano State Police Command announced that two individuals had been apprehended in connection with the incident. According…

The National Assembly has halted all official visits to South Africa and instructed its members and officials to boycott legislative activities hosted or organized by South African authorities until further notice. Akin Rotimi, spokesman for the House of Representatives, announced the decision in a statement on Friday. “The Leadership of the National Assembly, led by H.E. Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON, President of the Senate, and Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON, Speaker of the House of Representatives, has directed the Clerk of the National Assembly to communicate to all distinguished senators, honorable members, committees, departments, directorates, officials, and staff the…

French winger Allan Saint-Maximin has confessed that he quit Club América as his children were subjected to racist abuse at school in Mexico. The French winger stated that he believed it was more essential to speak out against discrimination than to remain silent, especially because his family was harmed. “Whatever your color is, you don’t have to accept this,” Saint-Maximin told BBC Sport on Friday. The 29-year-old, who is now with Charlotte FC, expressed his thoughts in an Instagram post in January, saying that “hatred and discrimination have no place in our society.” The post received over 159,000 likes, with…

The Nigeria Democratic Congress’ presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has ruled out stepping down for his African Democratic Congress counterpart, Atiku Abubakar, ahead of the 2027 presidential election, stating that any decision on a potential opposition alliance must now be made by political parties rather than individual candidates. Obi stated that the issue was not about whether he or Atiku would personally make way for the other, emphasizing that both men are now presidential contenders from different political parties. The former Anambra State governor revealed this in an interview with Arise Television, which aired on Thursday. He spoke extensively about the…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to resume its postponed nationwide strike if the federal and state governments do not promptly resolve outstanding issues affecting university professors. ASUU stated that it could revive the strike “without further notice” due to the insufficient implementation of the December 2025 agreement, payment of the remaining 3.5 months of delayed salary, and non-remittance of billions of naira deducted from lecturers’ salaries. The union’s position was expressed in a statement emailed to our correspondent by its president, Christopher Piwuna, following an emergency meeting of its National Executive Council at the University of…

Dr. Rabiu Kwankwaso, the Nigeria Democratic Congress vice presidential candidate, has urged former vice president Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, to withdraw from the 2027 presidential contest. Kwankwaso made the call while hosting members of the Fulani Farmers Association at his Abuja residence. He advised Atiku to focus on his traditional responsibilities. He also highlighted Atiku’s age and health as reasons for the appeal, encouraging ADC members to persuade the candidate to withdraw from the presidential race. The former Kano State governor stated, “Go to the Wazirin of Adamawa’s house and tell him in Fulani that he…

England skipper Harry Kane netted his 55th Champions League goal, while Michael Olise scored two as Bayern Munich kicked off their campaign with an easy victory over Bodo/Glimt. Vincent Kompany’s team aims to enhance their performance from last season, having made it to the semi-finals. They began the league phase perfectly with this win over Bodo/Glimt from Norway, who showed strong resistance in the first half but were eventually outmatched. Jamal Musiala who is starting for the first time this season, found the net early in the second half when Kane’s shot took a favorable deflection to him. That goal…