Author: Vincent Osuwo

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has stated that Africa requires the reform of global financial architecture, as this would position countries on the continent to access climate change action funding and resources and ensure long-term adaptation. Osinbajo made the remarks while answering questions from journalists on Wednesday during a media chat at the just concluded first Africa Climate Summit, #ACS23, which took place in Nairobi, Kenya. Answering questions on global taxes and reforms to international financial institutions to help fund climate change action announced at #ACS23, Prof. Osinbajo stated that “the reforms to the global financial architecture…

The minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that he knew Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, would not win the February 25th, 2023, presidential election. Wike also stated that the supporters of Peter Obi are oblivious to the modus operandi of Nigerian politics. Wike made these remarks on Thursday during an interview on Channels TV, a day after the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal upheld Bola Tinubu’s victory in the February 2023 presidential election. The former Rivers State governor, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, publicly declared support for the All…

A man simply identified as John has reportedly lost his life after his friend, Akinola Adeleye, allegedly killed him by stabbing him to death during an argument over who should pay for a plate of food. The incident reportedly happened in the Ifako Ijaiye Local Government Area of Lagos State. According to reports, the two men had a fallout over who should pay for the plate of food Akinola had eaten, and in the course of the disagreement that degenerated into a fight, Akinola stabbed and killed John with a knife. It was further revealed that the victim had been…

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, the executive governor of Ondo State, has reportedly returned to the country following his medical vacation in Germany. The Governor departed the country months ago for medical treatment in Germany and was reported to have returned to the country on Thursday. The news of his return was confirmed on the X handle of his wife, Betty Akeredolu. “Homebound,” she captioned her husband’s picture in an aeroplane. Furthermore, Mr. Wole Ogunmolasuyi, the Ondo State House of Assembly Majority Leader, confirmed his arrival to newsmen. He stated that the governor was already at his Ibadan residence. Ogunmolasuyi said, “We…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has promised quick intervention following the kidnapping of no fewer than 19 persons in the Bwari Area Council of Abuja on Thursday. This came after it was revealed that over 30 people were killed a few days ago in a landslip caused by unlicensed miners’ activities in the Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This was disclosed on Thursday at a maiden meeting between the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, and the six Area Council Chairmen. Disturbed by the developments, Wike stated that he would summon the FCT Director…

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the February 23 presidential election, has condemned in totality the ruling of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal which upheld the election of Bola Tinubu as the winner of the presidential election. Speaking in a press briefing on Thursday, Obi stated that while the “judgement was delivered within the statutory time frame under the extant statutes”, “we disagree with the Court’s reasoning and conclusions in the judgement it delivered.” The former governor of Anambra State noted that, as a result of discontent with the judgement delivered, it is his “intention as…

Manchester United have refuted allegations that they concealed Antony’s alleged assault on his ex-girlfriend. Antony is being investigated by police amid allegations of domestic violence against his ex-girlfriend, influencer, and DJ Gabriela Cavallin. Cavallin claims Antony headbutted and punched her in a Manchester hotel room the day after Manchester United’s 2-1 win over Manchester City on January 14, resulting in a gash to her head and the damage of a breast implant. Following the filing of a complaint with Greater Manchester Police, the organisation issued the following statement: Greater Manchester Police is aware of the allegations made, and inquiries remain…

Operatives of the Nigerian Police Force in Jos, Plateau State, have arrested a doctor for allegedly harvesting a patient’s kidney without her consent. The doctor, identified as Dr. Noah Kekere of Murma Hospital, Nasarawa Jos, is alleged to have harvested the kidney of Mrs. Kahinde Kamal during a surgery in 2018. Alhaji Kamal, the husband of the victim, who accused the doctor of harvesting his wife’s kidney, stated that “we paid for the full cost of drugs and hospital bills as directed by the doctor.” Kamal further stated that his wife was healthy before the operation, but shortly after the…

No fewer than 10 suspects have been arrested by the police over the death of Atanda Modupe Deborah, a 200-level Nursing student of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) Deborah, who was reported missing in the school on September 5, 2023, was discovered dead in a small grave around 30 metres behind the Nursing Lecture Hall. In a press statement issued in Ado-Ekiti on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abutu Sunday, stated that ten individuals are currently in police custody and are being investigated. According to him, “This is to inform the general public that the Ekiti State Commissioner…

Portuguese international Cristiano Ronaldo has stated that his long-term rivalry with Argentinian maestro Lionel Messi has come to an end. Speaking in a press briefing on Thursday, the Real Madrid legend stated that though the media loved the rivalry between Messi and him, they both have mirrored respect for each other as professional colleagues. The five-time Ballon d’or winner, stating his admiration for Messi, stated that Messi “has done very well from what I (Ronaldo) have seen.” Urging his fans to stop the hate and unnecessary verbal attacks on Messi, the Al-Nassr talisman stated that “whoever likes Cristiano Ronaldo doesn’t…