Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has stated that its 2026 national officers and General Council of the Bar elections will proceed as scheduled on Saturday, July 18, despite the arrest and subsequent release of the managing director of its election service provider by the Department of State Services. After an emergency virtual meeting of its National Executive Council on Thursday, the group issued a statement announcing the decision. According to the NBA, the council overwhelmingly reiterated its support for constitutional governance, institutional independence, and the integrity of the organization’s democratic processes. “During the meeting, the Electoral Committee of the Nigerian…

Yoruba lawyers under the aegis of Egbe Amofin Oodua have called for the postponement of the Nigerian Bar Association’s national election by a minimum of seven days over claims that the extension would give room for proper voter sensitisation and ensure a more credible electoral process. During a press conference on Thursday at the Aare Afe Babalola Bar Centre in Iyaganku, Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, Chief Isiaka Olagunju, SAN, the chairman of the Governing Council of Egbe Amofin Oodua, revealed this information to reporters. According to Olagunju, the group was calling for the implementation of the National Identification Number,…

The Kogi State Government has reported the successful rescue of four people kidnapped during a recent attack on an unauthorised examination centre in Olowa, Dekina Local Government Area, in the state. Kingsley Fanwo, Commissioner for Information and Communications, stated this in a statement issued on Thursday, characterising the rescue as the result of a concerted security operation initiated by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo immediately following the event. According to the commissioner, Governor Ododo authorised the state security adviser, Commander Jerry Omodara (Rtd), to arrange a joint rescue mission that included the Nigerian Army, the Department of State Services, the Nigeria…

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, on Thursday spoke over the death of Miss Mary Habila, a staff member who died at the minister’s residence in Uburu, Ebonyi State, insisting that he suspected no foul play and describing attempts to link him to the incident as “politics taken too far.” Umahi stated that the victim, whom he described as “like a daughter,” had worked closely with him for years and had a history of medical challenges for which he personally funded treatment. He also disclosed that his late aide complained of bleeding from her nose during a phone conversation with…

The Senate confirmed Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina as a non-career ambassadorial nominee on Thursday, despite resistance from some politicians and recent civil society protests. The confirmation came after the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, chaired by Senator Sani Bello (APC, Niger North), considered and adopted the report. Senator Simon Lalong (APC, Plateau South), the committee’s vice-chairman, delivered the report and asked the Senate to support Fasina’s candidature for appointment as a non-career ambassador/high commissioner of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He said, “That the Senate do receive and consider the report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs on the confirmation…

The Ebonyi State Police Command promised to continue investigations into the death of Mary Habila, a 26-year-old nurse who passed away at the residence of the minister of works, David Umahi. The command’s spokesperson, Joshua Ukandu, stated that investigators got a distress call on the day Habila passed away, indicating a medical emergency at the David Umahi Federal Teaching Hospital in Uburu. Ukandu stated that Habila had passed away prior to her arrival at the hospital, leading the state commissioner of police to move the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department for a more thorough investigation. Police reported that…

The family of Mary Habila, a 26-year-old nurse who passed away at the residence of the minister of works, David Umahi, has requested an Ebonyi State court to dismiss the police probe into her demise. They have likewise denied permission for an autopsy on her body. Her father, Tanko Habila, submitted the request in an affidavit dated July 13th and presented it to the High Court of Justice in Ebonyi State. He mentioned that the family did not believe there was any wrongdoing in her death. “While I welcome steps being taken to unravel the cause of my daughter’s death,…

The English Football Association has reiterated its backing for head coach Thomas Tuchel after England’s 2-1 loss to Argentina in the FIFA World Cup semi-final on Wednesday. The defeat denied England a spot in their first men’s World Cup final since 1966, even after they took an early lead, but Argentina netted twice late to secure a final against Spain. Despite the backlash concerning Tuchel’s late-game substitutions, the FA is confidently supporting the German, who is anticipated to stay in leadership until UEFA Euro 2028. Tuchel agreed to a two-year contract extension in February after becoming England manager in January…

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford prepared detailed notes on how to save penalties from Argentina players ahead of England’s World Cup semi-final in Atlanta, but the goalkeeper never got to use them after his side lost 2-1 in normal time. The text, glued to Pickford’s water bottle, was found by Argentina’s players, including Lionel Messi, while they celebrated their comeback victory on Wednesday night. England took the lead with Anthony Gordon, but Enzo Fernandez equalized for Argentina, who then added two late goals to secure their spot in Sunday’s final against Spain, thus avoiding a penalty shootout. A Talk Sport report…

Argentina coach, Lionel Scaloni, stated his team sensed England had lost confidence after taking the lead in Wednesday’s FIFA World Cup semi-final match. This came as he believed that the reigning champions used the momentum shift to secure a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory and a second straight participation in the final. England took the lead through Anthony Gordon before Argentina equalised with a long-range shot from Enzo Fernández. In stoppage time, Lautaro Martínez scored from Lionel Messi’s pass to secure the victory. Speaking about the match, Scaloni said: “The opponent doubted themselves a bit. We smelled blood and went for…