Author: Vincent Osuwo

Troops of the Nigerian Army, in a combined effort with officers of other paramilitary outfits in Nigeria, have clamped down on major illegal oil refining sites in Ughelli, Delta State. This was revealed in a statement on Sunday, July 30, 2023, by Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director Army Public Relations. According to Nwachukwu, “in a sustained effort to deny oil thieves freedom of action in South-South Nigeria and protect the Oil sector from economic sabotage, troops of the 181 Amphibious Battalion of the Nigerian Army (NA) operating in the 6 Division Area of Responsibility, in conjunction with operatives of the…

Military Chiefs who orchestrated the coup in Niger, have cautioned the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) not to send soldiers to Niger. General Abdourahmane Tchiani, the commander of Niger’s presidential guard, declared himself president, although the country’s elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, has been detained by the military since the coup plotters took over power last week. In a statement carried on Niger’s national television, Niger’s military commanders advised against any military action. ECOWAS: Tinubu imposes travel ban on Niger junta According to Colonel Amadou Abdramane, the spokesperson of the military, “The objective of the ECOWAS meeting is to…

The University of Jos (UNiJOS) has announced an over 300 percent increase in school fees from the current N45,000 to N213,000. According to the revised school fees agreement signed by the university’s Registrar, the N213,000 price is for 100 and 200-level students, while 300-level students and beyond will now pay N160,000. In 2017, the institution raised school tuition to N45,000 from N27,000. Professor Sabastian Maimako, the institution’s Vice Chancellor at the time, had highlighted shrinking budgetary allocations, mounting costs, and the need to upgrade some materials. UNILAG increases tuition fees to over N100,000 Maimako stated that the figure was supported…

The former governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has been ordered by a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos to disclose the full spending details of over N200 billion in public funds collected by his government from the Universal Basic Education Commission fund and allocations from the Federation Accounts. The preceding judge, Honourable Justice Daniel Osiagor, in his judgment, dated July 17, ordered Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to “disclose details of budgetary allocations and actual spending by the Okowa government between 2015 and 2019. The verdict came as a result of a Freedom of Information petition filed by…

Senator Godswill Akpabio, the Senate President of Nigeria, has stated that he did not make a joke of the motion “let the poor breathe,” made in a hilarious manner at the plenary session last Tuesday. While seeking the Senate’s ‘ayes’ to prevent the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and distribution companies (DisCos) from raising tariffs, Akpabio sarcastically presented the motion moved by Senator Akintunde Abiodun, representing Oyo senatorial district. The way in which the motion was adopted as senators burst into laughter was perceived as callous by Nigerians, prompting an avalanche of condemnation. In response to Nigerians’ backlash, the Senate…

Bandits have reportedly invaded Birnin-Gwari emirate in Kaduna State, where they killed farmers, including an Islamic leader, and kidnapped scores. This was revealed in a statement by the Birnin-Gwari Emirate Progressives Union (BEPU). According to the Birnin-Gwari Emirate Progressives Union (BEPU), “Vice-Chairman of Jama’atul Izalatul Bid’ah Wa Iqamatus-Sunnah (JIBWIS), Birnin-Gwari Branch, Malam Yakubu Muhammad Bugai, and three other farmers were killed by the murderous armed bandits who have been unleashing terror in the area.” The Chairman of the Union, Ishaq Usman Kasai, stated that “the JIBWIS Leader was shot on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at his farm located around Rema…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has raised concern over the surge of hoodlums into the National Assembly compound, claiming that many senators have lost their phones as a result of the influx of people into the National Assembly complex. On Friday, Akpabio revealed this to members of the National Assembly Service Commission, who paid him a courtesy call at the National Assembly complex in Abuja. He said, “We are aware that the entire complex is under renovation. We must also look out for the environment. It is not all about the staff; we would like to see a cleaner environment and…

The National Emergency Management agency (NEMA) has undertaken the successful evacuation of 2,865 Nigerian citizens since crisis broke out in Sudan in April 2023. This is in continuation of the emergency rescue of Nigerian citizens that are stranded in the war-torn country. A TARCO Aviation aircraft touched down at 12.09pm on Friday July 28, 2023 with 205 evacuees made up of 160 adults and 45 children/infants. They were received upon arrival on behalf of the Federal Government by the Director General NEMA Mustapha Habib Ahmed in company of other officials. The returnees were evacuated from the airport in Port Sudan…

The executive Governor of Imo State, Gov. Hope Uzodinmahas offered Amnesty to bandits willing to give up their arms and turn a new leaf. Governor Uzodinma called for peace and stability in the state during a meeting with traditional and community leaders at Eze Imo Palace, offering a good offer of rehabilitation to those willing to turn in their weapons through their traditional rulers. Governor Uzodinma encouraged traditional rulers to make greater efforts to secure their villages and identify strangers who are causing problems. Uzodinma reveals those behind Imo attacks He reaffirmed his government’s commitment to preserve Ndi Imo from…

Edinson Cavani’s contract at Valencia has been terminated ahead of his projected move to Boca Juniors in Argentina. Cavani, 36, had a deal with Valencia until June 2024 after joining the Spanish club from Manchester United last summer. However, while the La Liga club finished two points above the relegation zone, the former Paris-Saint-Germain midfielder scored just seven goals in 28 games last season. Chelsea reject Juventus offer for Lukaku, PSG to sign Dembele for £42.8m “Valencia CF and Edinson Cavani have reached an agreement for the termination of the Uruguayan striker’s contract with the club,” a statement said. Cavani…