Author: Vincent Osuwo

Protesting South Africans were dispersed by the police on Wednesday, who used tear gas to disperse hundreds of xenophobic protesters. An anti-foreigner attitude has led to violent attacks on immigrants, occasionally resulting in fatalities. With municipal elections approaching in less than a year, the topic has become an even more contentious political hotspot. Political parties and the xenophobic vigilante movement Operation Dudula, which means “push back” in Zulu, sparked the protests. They flocked into the streets, brandishing placards, singing, and chanting, demanding stricter measures against unauthorized foreign nationals. Police first stopped the demonstrators from proceeding to the seaside, which protesters…

South African police on Wednesday used rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse hundreds of anti-immigrant protests in the beachfront city of Durban. An anti-foreigner attitude has led to violent attacks on immigrants, occasionally resulting in fatalities. With municipal elections approaching in less than a year, the topic has become an even more contentious political hotspot. Political parties and the xenophobic vigilante movement Operation Dudula, which means “push back” in Zulu, sparked the protests. They flocked into the streets, brandishing placards, singing, and chanting, demanding stricter measures against unauthorized foreign nationals. Police first stopped the demonstrators from proceeding to the…

Gunmen killed several military and police officers, as well as civilians, in a devastating ambush in the Giro Masa community, Shanga Local Government Area, Kebbi State, late Tuesday night. The actual number of casualties among security personnel is unknown, but two community members were confirmed deceased, according to local sources, Channels reported. According to eyewitnesses, the attackers roamed the village and surrounding areas before being apprehended in a construction company yard. Soldiers were deployed to the spot after receiving a tip from homeowners, but they were ambushed on the way. During the raid, two military weapons vehicles were reportedly set…

Iran has received a 15-point plan from the United States to stop the Middle East war, Pakistani officials said Wednesday, bolstering hopes for a diplomatic settlement despite Iran’s claim that it fired a volley of cruise missiles at a US aircraft carrier. A confrontation that began on February 28 with a US-Israeli bombing campaign against Iran has quickly spread throughout the region, sending oil prices rising and threatening to collapse the global economy. In recent days, US President Donald Trump has repeatedly asserted that talks with Iran are progressing, despite Tehran’s denial that any negotiations are taking place. However, diplomatic…

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed that it plans to adopt a consensus approach for selecting its national leadership during the party’s convention scheduled for March 27–28, 2026, in Abuja. Mary Ikoku, Assistant Secretary for Media and Publicity for the APC National Convention 2026, revealed the proposal in an interview with Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Wednesday. Regarding elective posts during primaries, Ikoku stated that the party has not yet decided how to handle them, stressing that decisions may differ depending on local political realities. She explained, “APC, for this convention, I am aware and can say that…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged Nigerian youths to play a leading role in strengthening the country’s democracy ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday at the launch of the 2026 Voter Education Manual and its youth-friendly version, in cooperation with the Kimpact Development Initiative, INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan (SAN) stated that young people continue to play an important role in the country’s democratic development. The youth-oriented manual is intended to make civic education more accessible and relatable to Nigerian youths, a demographic vital to the credibility and vibrancy of approaching elections. Amupitan, represented…

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday affirmed the final forfeiture of $13 million to the federal government by Lagos socialite Aisha Achimugu and her company, Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Ltd. Justice Emeka Nwite delivered the verdict, ruling that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had properly proven the cash as the proceeds of fraud and illicit activities. activities. The court ruled in a lawsuit filed by Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Ltd, which sought to retrieve the payments. Justice Nwite ruled that the corporation failed to sufficiently explain the source of the funds, noting that the EFCC…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors-backed Tanimu Turaki (SAN)-led National Working Committee acknowledged that a new reconciliation process aimed at unifying disgruntled sections within the party began today. Turaki, who said this while speaking to journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, stated that the reconciliation move by the PDP has had some outcomes from yesterday night and this morning. He stated, “I can confirm that leaders of both sides, as of today, are working towards solutions. So reconciliation is ongoing, and all hope is not lost. “From last night, those who are benefiting from this crisis and who do not want…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has described as false a viral report claiming that the scheme operates a “ransom clause” and exposes corps members to banditry. The clarification comes amid concerns from families over the safety of corps members, especially in high-risk postings across the country. The NYSC issued a rejoinder on Wednesday through Caroline Embu, Director of Information and Public Relations, emphasizing that such a clause does not exist in the scheme’s act, bye-laws, or official publications. “The management and staff of the National Youth Service Corps have noted with serious concern the circulation of a misleading and…

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has slammed former presidential candidate and human rights activist Omoyele Sowore’s actions in the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, calling it a breach of courtroom decorum. According to the Daily Post, commotion broke out at the Federal High Court in Abuja when Sowore battled with a senior advocate of Nigeria while seeking to address journalists inside the courtroom. A video circulating online shows the lawyer addressing Sowore, saying that the courtroom was not proper for a press briefing. Sowore protested, stating, “You’re frightening me and disrespecting my intelligence by introducing yourself as a…