Author: Vincent Osuwo

South African court on Thursday, sentenced radical left-wing opposition leader Julius Malema to five years in prison for discharging an assault rifle during an eight-year-old rally. Hundreds of red-clad followers of the Economic Freedom Fighters party leader gathered outside the court to await the sentencing in the politically heated case. Magistrate Twanet Olivier stated that Malema intentionally broke weapons prohibitions by firing a rifle into the air at an EFF celebration in 2018. Details later…

FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed on Wednesday that Iran will “for sure” participate in the 2026 World Cup despite the Middle East war. “Iran is coming for sure. We hope that by then the situation will be a peaceful situation, which would definitely help,” Infantino told an economic conference organized by broadcaster CNBC. “But Iran has to come; they represent their people, they have qualified, and the players want to play,” he said of the team’s upcoming matches scheduled in the United States in June. Infantino had made similar statements in March, when he attended an Iran-Costa Rica friendly in…

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command reported on Wednesday the arraignment of popular TikToker Pam Joshua for circulating fake and misleading information on bandits’ attacks in Abuja. Addressing journalists at the command headquarters, the Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, noted that the content creator was apprehended for sharing false information and creating panic. The content creator had shared clips that have now gone viral, claiming bandits have overrun the nation’s capital. The police chief noted that the culprit has been remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre. “Pam Joshua has been arraigned before a competent court of law for injurious falsehood…

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command reported on Wednesday the arrest of 14 members of a car theft and robbery syndicate, as well as the recovery of 17 stolen automobiles in Abuja. Addressing journalists at the command headquarters, Commissioner of Police Ahmed Sanusi stated that the arrests were the result of intensive intelligence-led operations that began in March 2026 and have continued to this day. He stated that the operations, carried out by divisions such as Mabushi, Durumi, Maitama, and the Central Police Station, focused on vehicle theft, “one chance” robbery, and other similar offenses. Sanusi revealed that the suspects…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has stated that the African Democratic Congress’s presidential nominee for 2027 will be determined through consensus. This comes as he said that the 2027 presidential race will be the end of his long political career, announcing categorically that he will not seek government beyond the next election cycle. The former vice president also declared his willingness to endorse the winner of the African Democratic Congress presidential primaries later this year. In an interview with ARISE TV on Wednesday, Atiku stated, “The first option will be to reach an agreement. If it doesn’t work, we’ll hold…

Former Attorney-General Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami (SAN) and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to a five-count amended charge of alleged illegal possession of guns filed by the Federal Government. On February 3, 2026, the Department of State Services arraigned the defendants on a five-count allegation of alleged terrorism financing, supporting terrorism, and illegal firearm possession. Malami was also accused of failing to pursue suspected terrorist financiers while in office, as well as alleged illegal possession of a Sturm Magnum 17-0101 handgun and ammunition. They previously pled not guilty to…

A 20-year-old student of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Wednesday narrated to a Lagos State High Court in Ikeja how a 53-year-old lecturer of the school, Samuel Obinna Ojogbo, allegedly assaulted her in his office. The pupil delivered the story to Justice Oyindamola Ogala while testifying as the first prosecution witness in Ojogbo’s ongoing trial. The Lagos State Government is prosecuting Ojogbo on two counts of rape and sexual assault. The witness, led in evidence-in-chief by prosecution lawyer A.O. Azeez, stated that the event occurred on August 22, 2025, at approximately 1200 hours, on the university’s Akoka campus. When…

Bayern Munich set up a Champions League semi-final date with PSG after they came out on top of a seven-goal thriller against Real Madrid. Five goals were scored in a frantic first half of a quarter-final second-leg thriller before the game devolved into a tactical fight after the interval, with both teams reducing the pace. It appeared that extra time would be required to decide the conclusion, but Real Madrid substitute Eduardo Camavinga was shown a second yellow card for time-wasting after a foul on Harry Kane four minutes from time. With a minute remaining, Luis Diaz struck a crucial…

The Nigerian Army on Wednesday buried Brigadier General Oseni Braimah, Captain Ismail, and other soldiers killed in a recent attack by insurgents in Benisheikh, Borno State. The officers and troops were laid to rest in Maiduguri’s Maimalari Cantonment Cemetery, with full military honors. The troops were slain on April 9 when suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province members launched coordinated strikes on military posts in Benisheikh, a crucial town in Kaga Local Government Area near the Maiduguri-Damaturu route. In a posting on its official Facebook page, the Army described the burial ritual as sad and emotionally fraught.…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has stated that the 2027 presidential election could be his final effort to become Nigeria’s leader, given his age and the enormous stakes involved. Atiku, the Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential contender for the 2023 election, made the remark during an interview with Arise Television on Wednesday evening. Responding to a query on whether being 80 by 2027 would raise the stakes for him, Atiku stated that it would most likely be his final appearance. “Certainly yes, because the stakes are higher and I believe that will be my last outing,” he said. Since returning to…