Author: Vincent Osuwo

A young lady suspected to be a student at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, Enugu State, has reportedly been killed by unidentified individuals in an Enugu hotel.  Enok Utazi, President of the UNN Students Union, confirmed the event to our correspondent over the phone on Thursday but did not reveal the victim’s student status. He noted that, while there were rumours that the victim was a student, investigations were underway to verify the claim and that the SUG had contacted the police about the incident. He said, “I learned about the incident, and we have been trying to verify…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has praised the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold fiscal autonomy for local government councils across Nigeria.  In a statement posted on Thursday via X, Atiku welcomed the decision as “a win for the people of Nigeria” and a move in the right direction. The Supreme Court’s judgement reverses the earlier practice of transferring local council funds to state government accounts. Atiku slammed the previous arrangement, claiming that it was the result of a premature compromise. Showing his support for the ruling, Atiku said, “I align with the decision of the Supreme Court that the structure…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that Saleh Mamman, a former Minister of Power, be remanded in Kuje prison in Abuja pending the outcome of his bail plea.  Justice James Omotosho issued the decision on Thursday, after the court resumed Mamman’s arraignment on a money laundering charge that had previously been taken down by the judge. The former minister pleaded not guilty to the accusation brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The EFCC charged Mamman with 12 counts of money laundering. He was accused of laundering around N33 billion. He pleaded not guilty to all allegations…

Kenyan President William Ruto announced on Thursday the removal of practically his entire cabinet and the formation of a “broad-based government” in response to huge anti-government rallies. r He stated that the measure affects all ministers, including the attorney general, but excludes Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Ruto stated that he made the decision to remove him “upon reflection, listening keenly to what the people of Kenya have said, and after a holistic appraisal of the performance of my cabinet and its achievements and challenges.”. The action comes after generally peaceful rallies…

England will face Spain in the 2024 European Championship final in the Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany, on Sunday, July 14.  The event, which began on June 14, has included 51 games: 36 in the group stage and 15 in the knockout rounds. England is hoping to end its 58-year trophy drought, while Spain seeks to add to its collection with a fourth Euro Championship triumph. In December 2023, the UEFA Executive Committee authorised the prize money distribution mechanism for tournament participants. The prize money for the participating teams is set at the same level as UEFA EURO 2020, at €331…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has advised against obstructing its workers while conducting enforcement operations against substandard medications and counterfeit items.  Mr. Shaba Mohammed, Director of Investigation and Enforcement at NAFDAC, issued the warning during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday. Mohammed, also the Chairman of the Federal Task Force on Fake and Counterfeit Products, stated that some of the drug hawkers and touts who attacked the agency’s enforcement team in February have been charged in court. He said some of those engaged in the attack were…

King Charles III congratulated England’s football team on reaching the Euro 2024 final and joked that they should win the championship without any nerve-racking last-minute drama. Britain’s head of state sent the team his “warmest congratulations” after their 2-1 win over the Netherlands on Wednesday evening and his “very best wishes” for Sunday’s final against Spain. However, he advised them to play with the nation’s blood pressure in mind after fans survived the tension of a last-gasp draw against Slovakia in the second round, a penalty victory over Switzerland in the quarterfinal, and Ollie Watkins’ 90th-minute winner to take them…

Nollywood actress Joke Silva has celebrated her husband, veteran actor Olu Jacobs, on the occasion of his 82nd birthday. In an amorous message on her Instagram page, Joke Silva expressed her wishes for the legendary actor. She said, “82 just like that… Agba ko mi nira l’agbara Jesu… Sir J of life @_olujacobs. Wishing you an amazing year ahead.” The celebration follows recent rumours regarding the veteran actor’s health. Speculation had spread that the ailing actor had passed away. These rumours were swiftly debunked by the Jacobs family, who confirmed that the actor is still alive. Joke Silva has revealed…

A 25-year-old woman, Endurance Japhet Gunat, has reportedly died seven months after her wedding. Her death was announced by Gunat Japhet, the bereaved husband, in her obituary shared on Facebook. The deceased got married to her heartthrob on December 9, 2023. Mourning her demise, a friend of the family, Fuki Christian Daniel, took to Facebook to empathise with how tragic the news hit them. “It’s just like I’m dreaming. My friend’s wife is gone. Gunat Japhet. married on December 9, two weeks after I got married at the same church. I feel very sad that, on a daily basis, a…

Senator Peter Welch on Wednesday became the first Democratic senator to publicly call on US President Joe Biden to withdraw his reelection bid as concerns arose over his age and health. “For the good of the country, I’m calling on President Biden to withdraw from the race,” the Vermont senator said in an opinion piece in the Washington Post. However, Biden has stated that there is nothing that would lead him to consider withdrawing from the presidential race. Following a weak performance in the presidential debate against former President and Republican contender Donald Trump on June 27, there have been…