Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 has charged Blessing CEO, a social media influencer and self-styled relationship therapist, with an alleged N36 million fraud. Blessing CEO, actual name Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, was charged on Friday before Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos. According to a statement posted on its website, the EFCC said that she is facing a two-count charge of collecting money under false pretense and suspected theft of N36 million. During the hearings, defense attorney P.I. Nwafor informed the court that the defendant had already returned a portion…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Friday called on federal authorities and the Kaduna State Government to immediately release former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, describing his continued detention before the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations as “cruel, unjustifiable, and deeply troubling.” Atiku called the scenario a violation of civil liberties, democratic values, and the rule of law, warning against using state institutions to intimidate perceived political opponents. Phrank Shaibu, his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, issued a statement outlining the position. The African Democratic Congress chieftain described El-Rufai’s extended arrest as politically provocative and contrary to the norms of justice and…

The Rivers Police Command has dismissed five inspectors from the Department of Operations for their involvement in armed robbery, kidnapping, extortion, and conspiracy. The Force Public Relations Officer, Deputy Commissioner of Police Anthony Placid, made the announcement in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Friday by the command’s spokesperson, ASP Blessing Agabe. Placid stated that between September 2025 and January 2026, the cops engaged in a pattern of unlawful activity throughout the state. According to the force spokesman, the sacked officers are John Okoi, Eyibo Asuquo, Udo Ndipmong, Bright Nwachukwu, and Anele Ikechukwu. According to him, the matter came…

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Thursday announced the addition of 600 megawatts to the national grid. Sule Abdulaziz, TCN’s managing director and chief executive officer, declared this during the official commissioning of the Ihovbor/Benin and Ihovbor/Ajaokuta 330kV turn-in/turn-out transmission line projects in Edo State. Abdulaziz stated that the project was another step forward in the country’s joint effort to expand its transmission network, allowing it to evacuate more bulk electricity from the Ihovbor transmission substation to distribution load centers across the country. He added: “This project involves the strategic linking of the existing Benin/Ajaokuta 330kV transmission line to…

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended the appointment of 12 new justices for the Court of Appeal and suspended two judges for one year over judicial misconduct. The verdicts were decided at the council’s 111th meeting on May 13, which was presided over by Nigeria’s Chief Justice, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. In a statement issued on Thursday by its deputy director of information, Kemi Babalola-Ogedengbe, the NJC stated that the appointments were aimed “to fill vacancies arising from the elevation and retirement of judicial officers across various levels of the judiciary and to strengthen the capacity of courts for effective justice…

Shakira has officially released “Dai Dai,” the anthem for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, in collaboration with Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy. Shakira announced the release directly to fans via social media on Friday. She posted: “Dai Dai is here. The @FIFAWorldCup 2026 starts now!” The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) also announced the song in a statement posted on its X handle on Friday, saying the track is now available on major streaming platforms. “Today, excitement for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ continues to build with the release of Dai Dai, featuring…

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and his wife, Mariam Ajibola, have welcomed twin princes into the Royal House of Oduduwa. The monarch revealed this in a statement on his official Facebook page on Friday. Ooni was overjoyed at the arrival of his princes and thanked God that both his wife and children are well. “To God be all the glory and adoration for His wondrous works and abundant blessings once again! “Warmest congratulations to the entire House of Oduduwa and to Olori Mariam Ajibola on the joyous arrival of twin princes to the royal throne of Oduduwa today.…

Obinna Nsofor, a former Super Eagles forward, has advised Victor Osimhen to quit Galatasaray this summer, claiming that a move to a club capable of competing for the UEFA Champions League is the only thing standing between the Nigerian striker and a spot among Europe’s best. Nsofor, who represented Nigeria at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where the Super Eagles won silver, stated his position while acknowledging the Turkish giants’ stature as a big club. “Victor Osimhen has done enough at Galatasaray. If he truly wants to become the best striker in the world, then he must move to a club…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi submitted their candidacy papers at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja on Thursday. In a tweet on his X handle on Thursday, Atiku stated that his presidential bid is part of a larger movement aimed at restoring national prosperity and rebuilding Nigeria. Amaechi, for his side, offered to turn the country around in four years if elected, stating that the 2027 election should be decided on competence, experience, and performance rather than ethnicity or political sentiment. Their statements come as the ADC continues to attract high-profile lawmakers ahead…

Fulani herdsmen reportedly invaded Eziobodo, the host community of the Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo state on Wednesday night, injuring several persons, including a minor. The attack, which occurred about 9 p.m., prompted a security response from Imo State Police Command officers and local vigilantes, who later restored order in the town. According to sources, the perpetrators assaulted the area on over 20 motorcycles, riding wildly and generating panic among inhabitants. Henry Okoye, the Imo State Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, verified the occurrence, claiming that the gunmen attempted to abduct a resident but were met with resistance from…