Author: Vincent Osuwo

A State High Court sitting in Enugu State on Thursday declared the proscription of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) by the South-East Governors’ Forum as illegal, unconstitutional, and null and void. The South-East Governors Forum, led by former Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi, banned IPOB activities in 2017. Three days later, the Federal Government designated IPOB as a terrorist organization. However, IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, through his counsel, Barr. Aloy Ejimakor, petitioned the court to have the prescription reversed. Kanu prayed the court to declare that IPOB’s proscription was illegal as it was an organization “composed of citizens of…

The House of Representatives on Thursday, charged its aviation committee with investigating the increase in international flight fares and poor service delivery by foreign airlines operating in Nigeria. This, it stated, was to curb unwholesome airline practices and guarantee that flying fares were comparable to those of surrounding countries. The resolution of the house followed the adoption of a motion titled “Need to Curtail Exorbitant Airfares by International Airlines in Nigeria,” moved by Moshood Olarewaju Oshun. Oshun moved the motion, noting that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, or NCAA, revealed that sixteen international airlines were operating in Nigeria as of…

Abdullahi Ganduje, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), said on Thursday that there was still time for the presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, and the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, “to actualize their presidential aspirations after President (Bola) Tinubu’s second-term tenure in 2031.” The ruling party’s head also praised the Supreme Court’s judgement, which maintained Tinubu’s victory in the February 25 presidential election. Ganduje stated in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Edwin Olofu, on Thursday that the judgement put to rest all opposition political parties’ assertions that votes in…

The minister of solid minerals, Dele Alake, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu following his victory at the Supreme Court on Thursday, which upheld the ruling of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, which upheld Tinubu’s victory in the 2023 presidential election. Alake, in a statement published on his official X handle on Thursday, noted that the Supreme Court’s verdict “is a strong validation of the mandate bestowed upon” Tinubu “by the Nigerian people.” Alake, who noted that it is crucial for all and sundry to work in synergy to ensure the success of Tinubu’s administration, urged the opposition parties “to demonstrate…

The Federal Government, in conjunction with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the World Health Organization, and other development partners, vaccinated 500 schoolgirls in Abuja and Nasarawa states with the Human Papillomavirus vaccine (HPV). This follows the inclusion of the HPV vaccination in routine immunization for girls aged nine to fourteen. As a result, the first round of immunization included a five-day mass vaccination campaign in schools and communities throughout 16 states. On Thursday, vaccinations were administered at the Junior Secondary School in Asokoro, Abuja, and the Government Secondary School in Bakin-Ado, Karu, Nasarawa State. Emily…

The US conducted airstrikes targeting two installations related to Iranian-backed militias in eastern Syria on Thursday, following a series of drone and rocket attacks against US soldiers in the region. This was disclosed in a statement from Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin. According to the statement, the facilities have been used by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and allied factions in Iran. Austin called the strikes, ordered by President Joe Biden, “narrowly tailored in self-defense” and stressed that they are unrelated to the continuing battle in Gaza. In the statement, he specifically accused Iran of playing a role in the…

The Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has hailed President Bola Tinubu’s victory at the Supreme Court on Thursday. The victory, according to the governor, is a success for democracy and a monument to the tremendous support provided to the All Progressives Congress, APC, and Tinubu by the majority of Nigerian voters. Akeredolu made the remarks in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde, on Thursday. The statement reads, “The Supreme Court’s decision has conclusively put an end to the long-standing legal dispute surrounding the 2023 presidential election in which President Bola Tinubu emerged as the resounding winner.…

China has vetoed a draft resolution of the United Nations Security Council on the conflict between Israel and Palestine, citing a negation from past decisions. In an explanation of the vote, China’s permanent representative to the UN, Zhang Jun, stated the resolutions did not address the core cause of the conflict between the two countries. “The draft departs from the spirit of previous UN resolutions and embeds the dangerous logic of clash of civilizations and the justification of war and use of force,’’ Zhang said. “Our position is based on facts, based on law, based on conscience, based on justice,…

Nigerian business magnate and philanthropist, Femi Otedola, was inaugurated on Thursday as the chancellor of Augustine University in Ilara-Epe, Lagos State. The business entrepreneur posted images from the ceremony to his Instagram page, disclosing that he gave N1 million to each of the school’s 750 students. Otedola wrote, “Today, I was officially inaugurated as the Chancellor of Augustine University. I strongly believe in transforming establishments that I am associated with. “Therefore, to commemorate my appointment and in recognition of the harsh economic situation in our country, I gave a gift of one million to each of the seven hundred and…

Nigerian singer Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has denied joining the Illuminati. This comes on the heels of stirred controversy and mixed reactions on social media when he uploaded a short video for  ‘Ravage’ his upcoming extended play (EP), which had users claiming he has joined the secret society. However, reacting to the announcement via his Instagram story, Rema explained that the insignia represents the history of Benin City, where he was born. He said,“Day 1 Ravers, help me educate the new Ravers that I have been on this bad shit for a long time. “You all would have…