Author: Vincent Osuwo

Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appointed Amina Arong of Cross River State as its new national female leader. In October 2023, the party announced the demise of its National Woman Leader, Prof. Stella Effah-Attoe. According to the family, Effah-Attoe, a member of the PDP National Working Committee, passed away following a brief illness. Debo Ologunagba, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, said on Wednesday that Arong, who has a diploma in banking and finance and a B.Sc. in accounting, will serve out the term of Effah-Attoe, who died on Sunday, October 29, 2023. The statement read in…

A forensic analysis of the phone belonging to the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar, Cyril Ndifon, revealed that he had several nude pictures from various contacts. This was disclosed by Lucy Ogechi, an investigator from the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Ndifon and his lawyer, Sunny Anyanwu, are currently standing trial on four amended charges bordering on alleged sexual harassment and an attempt to perverse the cause of justice. At the resumed trial on Wednesday, Ogechi, who was led in evidence by the prosecution’s counsel, Osuobeni Akponimisingha, also claimed…

The Nigerian Army’s 6th Division announced on Wednesday that it discovered a vast illegal refinery camp and confiscated five million litres of stolen crude oil stashed in a reservoir in Rivers State. Maj.-Gen. Jamal Abdussalam, General Officer Commanding, 6 Division, stated that the illegal refinery was discovered near the Mirinwanyi channel of the Imo River in the Komkom section of the Oyigbo Local Government area of the state. He said the army discovered almost five million litres of stolen crude oil hidden in a reservoir and that, given the scope of the robbery, influential people were responsible. “I said before…

Bandits kidnapped two teenage sisters from the Guita community in Chikakore, Kubwa, Bwari Area Council, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. It was gathered that the kidnappers struck on Sunday around 11:25 p.m. and have since sought a N30 million ransom from their family. This comes just eight days after the Chikakore community protested at the office of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike about the state of the key road that connects their community, which they characterised as one of the causes of serial kidnapping in the area. It was gathered that the bandits, numbering six, made away with the girls, who were…

The crisis in the All Progressives Congress, Benue State chapter, worsens as APC Ehaje Ward 1 in Owukpa, Ogbadibo Local Government Area, passes a vote of no confidence in the party’s state chairman, Austin Agada. According to a statement issued on Wednesday, signed by eight APC Ehaje Ward 1 members, the state chairman has also been suspended. However, in a fast response, the supposedly suspended state chairman, Austin Agada, said that his suspension was null and void. In a declaration signed by the ward chairman, Godwin Abah, and seven others from the state’s Ehaje council ward, Agada was accused of…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have got an injury boost ahead of their quarterfinal match against Angola, with goalie Stanley Nwabali returning to training. Concerns had grown regarding the Chippa United goalkeeper’s fitness ahead of the Angola match after sustaining an injury in the previous encounter against Cameroon. The 27-year-old has been brilliant in goal for the Super Eagles, conceding just once in four matches during the 2017 AFCON campaign. In a video published by journalist Pooja on X, Nwabali could be seen practicing with the keeper trainer at the team’s most recent training session. This comes after a scan…

Nigerian Afrobeat singer Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, well known as Ayra Starr, has revealed her enthusiasm and preparation for the 2024 Grammy Awards ceremony. In an interview with Cool FM Lagos, Ayra Starr revealed her enthusiasm for the 66th Grammy Awards, where her smash single ‘Rush’ has been nominated for Best African Song Performance. The singer revealed that she meticulously planned every aspect of her participation in the prestigious event, from her costume and walk to her acceptance speech. When asked by OAP Dotun about her readiness, Ayra Starr stated that she was fully prepared for the Grammy Awards ceremony. She…

The Western Nigeria Security Network (Amotekun Corps) in Ondo State claims to have detained 31 people for various alleged offences across the state’s 18 local government areas. Mr. Adetunji Adeleye, Commander of the Amotekun Corps, made the announcement while paradeing the suspects before reporters in Akure on Wednesday. Adeleye stated that the individuals were arrested for alleged kidnapping, illegal firearm possession, and shop and housebreaking. The commander stated that the corps would not waver in its efforts to purge the state of criminal groups. He also stated that the administration was determined to ensure that investors, farmers, citizens, and commuters…

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has stated that the anti-graft agency discovered how a religious sect in Nigeria launders money for terrorists. This came as he revealed that another religious entity was discovered to be supporting a money launderer after some money suspected of being laundered was tracked to the organization’s bank accounts. During a public engagement on youth, religion, and the fight against corruption, as well as the launch of the fraud risk assessment project for ministries, departments, and agencies, Olukoyede stated that the EFCC was investigating an N13 billion fraud case…

Stanley Nwabali, the Super Eagles’ first-choice goalkeeper at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire, will have further tests on his mild ligament injury on Wednesday to determine his fitness for Friday’s crucial quarter-final match against Palancas Negras of Angola. According to team physicians, Nwabali had a minor ligament damage during Saturday’s Round of 16 match against the Indomitable Lions, and doctors have been working on him to see whether he would recover in a late fitness test 48 hours before the clash with the southern Africans. Babafemi Raji, the team’s media officer, revealed to reporters…