Author: Vincent Osuwo

Atiku Abubakar, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and Peter Obi have begun to discuss the possibility of a merger to form a new party to challenge the incumbent All Progressives Congress (APC). According to reports, the meeting of these three political leaders began with one between Atiku, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the previous presidential election. Following the success of the first leg of the meetings, another one between Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) and face of the OBIdient Movement, and other…

The kidnappers of Mrs. Blessing Ajiboye, the wife of a Redeemed Christian Church of God pastor, have demanded a ransom of N100 million from her family to release her. Blessing, the wife of RCCG senior pastor Pastor Johnson Ajiboye, was kidnapped at her provision store in Elerinjare, a remote town in Kwara State’s Ifelodun Local Government Area, at 9 p.m. on Thursday. The unknown gunmen, numbering about seven, stormed the community, shooting sporadically before kidnapping the pastor’s wife and her two shop assistants, who have since been freed. Gunmen attack Tambuwal, kidnap one Speaking to newsmen on Saturday, a community…

Cardinal John Onaiyekan, the Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, has stated that he was surprised that the Federal Government led by President Bola Tinubu has not been able to “perform well” since it came into office on May 29, adding that all is not well with the country. Onaiyekan, who made these remarks on Saturday at the 10th Convention of the Catholic Men Organisation, Lagos Archdiocese, held at St. Gregory’s College, Ikoyi, urged Nigerians to pray for the country, noting that the ‘relative peace’ presently enjoyed in the nation must not be taken for granted. In his sermon theme, “Fan into…

Officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) recovered N4.8 billion worth of opioids in a warehouse in Lagos on Sunday, as well as intercepted $20 million in counterfeit notes in Abuja. The officers of the NDLEA also arrested a notorious teenage bandit in Sokoto. This was announced in a statement signed by Femi Babafemi, Director, Media and Advocacy, of the NDLEA. According to the statement, “multi-billion naira worth of illicit drugs were again seized at a warehouse tucked in the midst of the popular International Trade Fair Complex, Alaba, Ojo area of Lagos, by operatives of the National…

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy has paid tribute to Mrs. Jane Dolapo Balogun, the mother of his colleague Wizkid, who passed away recently. Mrs. Balogun passed away on Friday. Celebrities and public figures have flooded social media with condolence messages for Wizkid and his family since her death was reported. Wizkid loses mom Burna Boy, on the other hand, took it to a new level by stopping his show at the Afronation Fest in Detroit, Michigan, to pay tribute to the late Mrs. Balogun. He asked the crowd to observe a minute’s silence for the late mother of the Grammy-winning…

Pope Francis on Sunday called for a diplomatic solution to the political crisis in Niger, which was brought about as a result of the coup that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. “I am following with concern what is happening in Niger and join the bishops’ call in favour of peace in the country and stability in the Sahel,” said Pope Francis while addressing the faithful in St. Peter’s Square after his Angelus prayer. “I join in prayer with the efforts of the international community to find a peaceful solution as soon as possible for the good of everyone,” he added. Niger…

In a televised broadcast on Saturday night, leader of the Niger Junta, General Abdourahamane Tchiani promised to hand over to a civilian government within the next three years. The Niger Junta spoke after meeting with a delegation of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) led by the former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd). Tchiani stated that the junta would, within a month, form a committee to study and form the new constitution of the country. ECOWAS delegation arrives Niger for dialogue with Junta While stating that Niger does not want to go to war, the general…

Victor Osimhen scored a brace as Rudi Garcia began his tenure as Napoli boss with a 3-1 win over Frosinone. A penalty from Abdou Harroui had given the newly promoted team the lead, but goals from Osimhen and Matteo Politano, each side of a Matteo Politano effort, meant that the defending Serie A champions began with a win at Stadio Benito Stirpe. Napoli began their Scudetto campaign with a 3-1 victory over Frosinone at Stadio Benito Stirpe in Serie A. Despite a good start against the Serie A champions, Frosinone were defeated at home in their first league encounter of…

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has criticised the referee’s decision on Mac Allister, who was dismissed in the 58th minute for a challenge on Ryan Christie in his home debut for Liverpool. Despite Liverpool winning the game 3-1, Klopp was disappointed with the red card and stated that the Reds would challenge the decision. Speaking to Sky Sports, Klopp said: “I saw the red card back, and for sure we have to talk about it. I understand 100% how it looks for a referee in that moment but when you see it back it is the inside of the foot and…

The Prince of Wales, Prince William, has wished England’s women’s national team luck ahead of the Women’s World Cup final and apologized for missing the game. The Football Association’s president, Prince William, will not go to Sydney for the final on Sunday. In a video message alongside Princess Charlotte, the Prince said, “We’re sorry we can’t be there in person”, adding they are “so proud” of the Lionesses. “Lionesses, I want to send you a huge good luck wish for tomorrow. We’re sorry we can’t be there in person, but we’re so proud of everything you’ve achieved and the millions…