Author: Vincent Osuwo

President Bola Tinubu has rescheduled the start of his planned three-nation trip to Sunday, rather than Saturday as previously indicated. Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, announced the development on Saturday via his official X page. Onanuga stated that “President Tinubu has rescheduled his three-nation trip to begin on Sunday, rather than Saturday as previously indicated.” There was no immediate explanation for the schedule adjustment. Tinubu was set to leave Abuja on Saturday for official visits to France, Kenya, and Rwanda. According to a statement made by Onanuga on Friday, the tour would begin in France…

The governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Allied Peoples Movement, (APM). Mohammed announced his defection on Saturday, following a meeting with political players to discuss the ramifications of the Supreme Court’s decision on the PDP leadership issue and identify a path forward. Speaking after the meeting, the governor stated that he had spent the previous eight days in Abuja, engaging important stakeholders in efforts to settle the party’s internal issues. He did, however, acknowledge that the Supreme Court’s decision, which overturned parallel conventions held by competing groups within the PDP,…

Newcastle United gave manager Eddie Howe a sigh of relief as they returned to winning ways against Brighton. Although the head coach received backing from those above him at the club’s annual summit at Matfen Hall in Northumberland this week, he also faced some “difficult questions” following a run of nine league defeats in 12 games. Howe needed a win, and with chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan and minority owner Jamie Reuben watching from the directors’ box, his team delivered against in-form Brighton. Newcastle were given a helping hand to soothe one or two jitters when Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen sprinted out…

Arsenal went six points clear at the top of the Premier League, with Bukayo Saka playing a key part and Viktor Gyokeres scoring 21 goals this season, as they defeated Fulham handily at Emirates Stadium. Mikel Arteta’s men took advantage of the opportunity to put pressure on title rivals Manchester City, who have played two fewer games than Arsenal and are not in action until Monday when they go to Everton. Arsenal took the lead in the ninth minute when Saka, making his first start since March after an Achilles injury, effortlessly outpaced Raul Jimenez down the right and set…

No fewer than three police officers have been killed and two others injured after suspected terrorists attacked a Police Mobile Force (PMF) camp in the Tenebo community, Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. The gunmen attack, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday, caused panic in the agrarian community as residents fled their homes following heavy gunfire. According to sources, the assailants arrived in large numbers and launched a surprise attack on the PMF camp, overpowering officers on duty before killing three and injuring two others. Suleiman Issa, a resident, described the moment of the attack. “This ugly…

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has stepped up its air campaign against terrorists in the North-East, carrying out a series of pinpoint strikes on terrorist strongholds in Sambisa and Tumbuns. In a statement issued on Friday, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, stated that the actions were carried out by the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI. He stated, “NAF under the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI has intensified the tempo of its air campaign in the North-East, unleashing sustained and aggressive precision strikes that are systematically dismantling terrorist networks across Sambisa and the Tumbuns.”…

Nigerian street Afrobeats artist Habeeb Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has cried foul following his defeat in a celebrity boxing match to skit maker Carter Efe on Saturday morning. Speaking during a live video on his Instagram page after the boxing match, the singer claimed that the fight was skewed against him. He said, “I was robbed. Carter Efe was not professional enough. He was strangling with his long hands and height. I threw him many punches. Why didn’t you people count them? Any blow that I threw at him ought to count even if it meets him on the…

Lagos businessman Emeka Okonkwo, popularly called E-Money, has confirmed he will honor his pledge of N50m to social media comedian Carter Efe, following his unanimous decision victory over street artist and ZaZoo crooner Habeeb ‘Portable’ Badmus at the Chaos in the Ring 4 event on Friday night at the Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. E-Money emphasized his commitment after Balmoral Group Promotions CEO, Ezekiel Adamu, put the question to him at the end of the night. “You know we put our money where our mouth is, and so congratulations, Carter, on your win. N50 million for you,”…

Nigerian business owners in South Africa are regretting rising losses as a result of attacks on foreign-owned shops. Some of the businessmen who talked with The PUNCH said the attacks were mostly focused against Nigerians and Ghanaians, with shops, supermarkets, and other business establishments specifically targeted. Yemisi Adewale, a restaurant operator in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, described how she narrowly dodged an attack by demonstrators at a local market on Thursday. “They (protesters) have been harassing and terrorizing us. They are specifically targeting shops, supermarkets, malls, and other businesses owned by Nigerians and Ghanaians. Their aim is simply to loot and destroy…

Amid rising xenophobic attacks in South Africa, the Nigerian Consulate in the country, in collaboration with the Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa, has offered a free repatriation flight to Nigerians willing to return home permanently. The president of NICASA, Frank Onyekwelu, told The PUNCH that the circumstance has prompted many Nigerians to close their shops and enterprises. According to him, there is currently no formal support system in place for impacted Nigerians, but the consulate’s action does provide a choice for those who want to leave. According to Onyekwelu, several Nigerians have already expressed an interest in going home.…