Author: Vincent Osuwo

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned online advertisements and promotions that exploit his name and image without permission. In a message posted on his verified X account on Thursday, Obi stated that, despite previous comments from his aides, certain people continue to use his identity to mislead the public. He urged the public not to believe any commercial claims linking him to products, corporations, or money-making activities. “I wish to state categorically that I have no connection whatsoever with any of these endorsements or promotional activities. At no time have I authorized any individual, business, or online platform to…

Engineers sacked by the Dangote refinery for allegedly joining the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) have condemned the plan to redeploy them to sugar, cement, and other business units under the Dangote Group. The staff, who spoke with The PUNCH anonymously due to the sensitivity of the matter, claimed the company was victimizing them for unionization. However, the Dangote media team denied this on Wednesday, stating that there are still PENGASSAN members working in the refinery. PENGASSAN shut down oil and gas facilities between Sunday and Tuesday last week over allegations that 800 refinery workers…

The University of Ibadan, UI, Oyo State, has been named Nigeria’s finest university in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026. The ranking, which was published on THE’s website on Thursday, placed the Ibadan-based federal university between 801 and 1,000 globally, ahead of other leading Nigerian universities, a position it previously held in 2023. THE examined 2,191 institutions from 115 countries and evaluated them using 18 performance factors in five critical areas: education, research environment, research quality, industry, and international view. UI improved from fourth place in 2025 to first place in Nigeria’s 2026 rankings. It dethroned Covenant University,…

The federal government has once again rejected “false and baseless” charges made by US Senator Ted Cruz, who accused Nigerian authorities of organizing a genocide against Christians and allowing the destruction of thousands of churches. However, in a statement issued Wednesday by its president, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, the Christian Association of Nigeria “affirms, without hesitation, that many Christian communities in parts of Nigeria, especially in the North, have suffered severe attacks, loss of life, and the destruction of places of worship.” “Nigeria’s healing will not come from denial or blame, but from courage: the courage to face our collective failures,…

The Flying Eagles’ journey at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 came to an end in the round of 16 in Santiago, where Argentina defeated them 4-0. The South Americans were merciless and clinical, scoring twice in each half to advance to the quarterfinals, while the Flying Eagles battled to keep up with Diego Placente’s persistent effort. Alejo Sarco set the tone for a strong performance within the first two minutes, sliding home from close range after Dylan Gorosito’s cross left goalkeeper Ebenezar Harcourt stranded. It was a nightmarish start for Aliyu Zubairu’s team, who appeared agitated by Argentina’s…

No fewer than 24 people were killed and 47 wounded while protesting against Myanmar’s military government after an army motorized paraglider dropped two bombs on the crowd, a spokesperson for the government-in-exile told BBC Burmese. The military assaulted on Monday evening as over 100 people gathered in Chaung U township, central Myanmar, for a national holiday. Thousands have perished and millions have been displaced since a military coup in 2021, which began a civil war fought by armed rebel groups and ethnic militias. After losing control of more than half of the country, the army is regaining ground with a…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has clarified its position on the claims of a “Christian genocide” in the country, emphasizing that while many Christian communities have suffered violent attacks, its advocacy has always been guided by justice, peace, and truth. CAN’s position was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by its president, Archbishop Daniel Okoh. In a Fox News Digital interview, US Senator Ted Cruz accused Nigerian authorities of committing genocide against Christians and destroying thousands of churches. Cruz claimed that over 52,000 Christians had been killed in Nigeria since 2009, with over 20,000 churches and…

Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has thrown his support behind Eric Chelle’s team to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles are on thin ice and cannot afford to lose any of their next two games. They are currently third in Group C with 11 points from eight games, three behind the Benin Republic and South Africa. In their final two games of the series, the Super Eagles will face Lesotho and the Benin Republic in a bid to qualify for the World Cup. Speaking on his Obione Podcast, the 38-year-old expressed optimism that Nigeria will…

The Nigeria Police Force announced on Wednesday that the enforcement of the vehicle tinted glass permit has been suspended due to a court order suspending the action. SP Josephine Adeh, spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, revealed this in an interview with Africa Independent Television (AIT). She stated that the decision to cease enforcement occurred when the police officially got the court order. Adeh said, “Information reaching me from the office of the PRO is that the order has been received and the enforcement of the tinted permit is now on hold pending the court’s verdict.” Revealing…

Former candidate of the Labour Party in the 2027 presidential election, Peter Obi, has stated that he will never look down on any Nigerian, emphasizing that his politics are rooted in empathy, inclusion, and respect for human dignity. Obi made the statement on X on Wednesday while reacting to comments describing some of his supporters as “street urchins” and “low-class Nigerians.” The former governor of Anambra State stressed that such statements reflect a disdain for ordinary citizens. The statement reads, “Lately, I have heard a few people say that those who follow Peter Obi are low-class Nigerians, and some have…