Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has petitioned the Abuja Court of Appeal to overturn the verdict that nullified the dates it provided for the 2027 general elections. The Commission also requested a stay of execution of the judgment pending the resolution of its appeal. INEC filed a notice of appeal on May 25 through its team of attorneys led by Dr. Alex Izinyon, SAN, on nine grounds, urging the appellate court to consider and vacate the May 20 ruling of the Federal High Court in Abuja. Aside from claiming that the high court erred in law by failing to…

AC Milan have terminated the appointment of head coach Massimiliano Allegri after a dramatic end to their season saw the club miss out on qualification for the UEFA Champions League for a second consecutive year. The sack came after a 2–1 defeat to Cagliari Calcio on the final day of the Serie A season, which confirmed a drop from third to fifth place and triggered a sweeping internal review. In a statement on Monday, the owners, RedBird Capital Partners, described the campaign as a failure despite long spells of promise. “For the majority of this season, we were in the…

Nigeria’s former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has warned that the country is on the verge of becoming a failed state due to deteriorating democratic conditions, weak institutions, and growing public skepticism in administration. This is because, as she stated, democracy does not belong to politicians but to the people. Speaking at the Movement for Credible Elections, Emergency Stakeholders Engagement on Monday in Abuja, Ezekwesili stated that Nigeria’s democratic system has continuously deteriorated since 1999, with voters increasingly losing faith in elections and public institutions. Ezekwesili, the coordinator of the Movement for Credible Election, emphasized that the low voter participation…

Three ruling houses in Iwo, Osun State, have brought the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abudulroshed Akanbi, before the State High Court, requesting his removal for allegedly exhuming the remains of previous monarchs of the town from the palace grounds. The claimants, Princes Olalekan Lamuye, Adedoja Osunwo, Alade Ismaila, Ganiyu Saheed, Kosiru Kolawole, and Wasiu Abolusodun, instituted the suit number HoS/56/2026 on behalf of the Ogunmakinde, Ande, Adegunodo, and Alausa ruling houses in Iwo. The defendants in the suit, besides Oba Akanbi, include the Osun State Governor; the Secretary, Iwo Local Government; the Osun State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy…

The Katsina State Government has confirmed that Nura Garwa, a former Senior Special Assistant on Community Development who is currently being investigated for alleged involvement in a kidnapping syndicate, was previously suspended from office before running for a seat in the Katsina State House of Assembly. Garwa is one of the suspects recently paraded by the Katsina State Police Command in connection with the alleged kidnapping of an eight-year-old boy at Sardauna Estate in Katsina. Salisu Zango, the Commissioner of Information and Culture, issued a statement on Sunday. He claimed Garwa had previously been suspended by the government for allegedly…

The federal government has announced Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays to commemorate the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement in a statement issued Monday by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani. According to the statement, the declaration indicates the federal government’s respect for the faith and spiritual legacy of millions of Nigerian Muslims who celebrate the festival with the rest of the world’s Islamic community. Tunji-Ojo greeted Muslim believers in Nigeria and the diaspora on the occasion, characterizing Eid-ul-Adha as a celebration of profound spiritual significance based on sacrifice,…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, stated that the withdrawal of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, from the 2027 governorship race is linked to a political peace agreement aimed at fostering peace in the state. Wike made the remarks on Monday while briefing journalists after reviewing infrastructure projects in Abuja. He stated that the move was consistent with agreements reached during reconciliation efforts involving key political actors in Rivers State. Fubara was recently pulled down from the All Progressives Congress governorship primary, citing talks and the need for peace, unity, and stability in the state. In a statement headlined…

The family of late Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo has announced details for his burial, with funeral rites scheduled to conclude on June 18, 2026. Alexx Ekubo died on May 11 after a protracted battle with kidney cancer. According to the obituary statement released by the family on the late Nollywood actor’s Instagram page on Monday, the public was urged to continue praying for the late actor, his wife, and the entire family during the difficult period. In the funeral arrangements released by the family, a service of songs will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at The Monarch Event Center,…

Lamine Yamal will lead the star-studded Spain’s 2026 World Cup squad, which was announced by coach Luis de la Fuente on Monday and includes Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino, who has recently returned from injury. For the first time in a World Cup, Spain’s roster will be devoid of a Real Madrid player, with Dean Huijsen and veteran Dani Carvajal both out due to injuries. Merino, a favorite of coach De la Fuente, came on as a substitute for the Gunners in their last Premier League encounter against Crystal Palace on Sunday, his first game since a foot fracture in January.…

Iran issued a warning Monday that, while some progress had been made, it was still a long way from reaching an agreement with the United States to end the Middle East conflict, following a weekend of conflicting messages from Washington and Tehran. World oil prices fell on increased optimism for an accord, after top US diplomat Marco Rubio said a deal might be struck within a day — but Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson said: “No one can make such a claim.” Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, whose country is leading attempts to mediate a negotiated agreement between the United…