Author: Vincent Osuwo

Pastor Simon Kado has been arrested by the members of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command’s Rapid Response Squad 74 for child trafficking. Kado was arrested alongside his relative, Jesse Simon-Kado, and their driver, Muhammad Isah on Friday while transporting 12 underage minors—eight girls and four boys aged five to 16—from Nasarawa State to Ogun State. The Commands Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, announced the development in a statement on Saturday. Adeh said, “Operatives of the FCT Police Command attached to the Rapid Response Squad 74, on Friday, February 9, at about 12:55 am, intercepted one Muhammad Isah, male,…

Sesan Adelabu, popularly known as Emirate, an Akure-based socialite and filling station owner, allegedly committed suicide after killing his wife, Bolu, in Akure, the capital of Ondo State. The socialite was believed to have committed suicide by ingesting an insect-killing chemical after killing his wife in their Alagbaka house. It was reported that the wife’s lifeless body was left on her matrimonial bed, while Adelabu,’s remains were discovered inside his toilet after swallowing the insecticide. A source close to the late Adelabu, who confirmed the occurrence to our reporter, stated that the couple had not been on good terms recently.…

The anticipated friendly match between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Argentina has cancelled off due to Lionel Messi’s absence from his team, Inter Miami, in Hong Kong. According to the Daily Mail, Messi is scheduled to play in an exhibition match between Inter Miami and a Hong Kong XI. Still, he did not play, leaving supporters disappointed and angry. This dissatisfaction extended to Argentina’s forthcoming games against Nigeria in Hangzhou and Côte d’Ivoire in Beijing. Following Messi’s absence in Hong Kong, promoters promised fans a 50% refund on tickets, but unhappiness remained. As a result, Hangzhou’s sports administration announced the cancellation…

Kenyan runner Bernard Sang won the 2024 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon in 02:16:49. Sang, 32, defeated approximately 80 other competitors in the 9th edition of the race on Saturday, winning the 42-kilometre race and claiming the $50,000 prize money. The East Africans dominated the marathon, with two additional Kenyans, Simon Cheprot and Edwin Kiptoo, finishing second and third, earning $40,000 and $30,000, respectively. The Kenyans have won the marathon in 2016, 2017, 2020, and 2021. Furthermore, Kebene Chala, a 25-year-old Ethiopian, was the first woman to cross the finish line. Shehu Muazu was the first Nigerian to cross the…

No fewer than seven people have been killed in an overnight Russian drone attack on Ukraine’s north-eastern city of Kharkiv, the regional head says. According to Oleh Syniehubov, the victims included an infant and two children, ages four and seven. Photos from the city near the Russian border show a number of residences on fire after a gasoline station was targeted. A separate Russian drone strike in Ukraine’s southern city of Odesa injured one man, according to reports. Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov, visibly agitated, stated that “the Russian aggressor is ruining our city.”. “But we will overcome. We will win,” he…

Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen has assured Nigerians that the Super Eagles are totally committed to winning the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast ahead of the final against the hosts. Nigeria advanced to the final of the 34th edition of the AFCON after a thrilling match against South Africa at the Stade de la Paix in Bouke, which saw the Eagles triumph 4-2 on penalties after 120 minutes of play and finish 1-1 on Wednesday. Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was named Man of the Match after saving two Bafana Bafana penalty kicks, and during an Instagram live feed following the…

The Defence Headquarters stated that it had established post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) centres for personnel in several theatres of operation. According to the DHQ, the clinics were formed to monitor the mental health of troops involved in the ongoing battle against insecurity. The newly formed institutes will supplement existing centres and efforts by the military services to manage cases of PTSD. In a conversation with journalist on Friday, Maj.Gen. Babu Edward, the Director of Defence Media Operations, confirmed the Sokoto event and stated that steps were in place to handle PTSD among troops. He said, “Indeed, the incident occurred. The…

President Bola Tinubu will attend the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final in Ivory Coast. Patrice Motsepe, the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has announced. Nigeria and hosts Ivory Coast will face off in the competition’s final on Sunday at the Alassanne Ouattara Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan. Motsepe made the announcement during a press conference on Friday at the Palace de la Culture in Trechville, Abidjan, after being asked when Africa may host the World Cup again. He said, “Nigeria must put in a bid. The Nigerian president (Bola Tinubu) is coming to watch the final on…

President Bola Tinubu has assented the Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024, into law. This was disclosed by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement on Friday titled ‘President Tinubu assents to the Electricity Act (amendment) bill.’ The Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aims to “address the development and environmental concerns of host communities and sets aside five percent of the actual annual operating expenditures of power-generating companies from the preceding year for the development of their respective host communities,” Ngelale’s statement reveals. The bill, sponsored by Babajimi Benson, who represents the Ikorodu Federal Constituency of…

Backlashes have trailed the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria’s issuance of amended guidelines and requirements for people and nurses seeking certificate verification with foreign nursing boards or councils. According to a circular issued by the council on Wednesday, the association now requires applicants to have at least two years of post-qualification experience from the date of the issuance of their permanent practicing licence. Signed by Dr. Faruk Abubakar, NMCN’s Registrar/Secretary General, the new directives reads, “Applicants are to visit https://licence.nmcn.gov.ng/ and login to initiate a verification application by clicking on the verification application link. “A non-refundable fee per application…