Author: Vincent Osuwo

Akintunde Sawyerr, Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has denied charges of financial mismanagement within the organization, stating that there is no evidence to substantiate such claims. In an interview with ARISE NEWS on Monday, Sawyerr stated that NELFUND required capital to grant student loans and related the scheme’s inception to the federal government’s choice to allocate funds toward social programs. “There is no evidence of any financial misappropriation by NELFUND. The reality of it is that in order for people to take a loan, there has to be some capital they can draw on. “The link…

Gunmen shot and killed a prominent comedian and media personality, Isaac Nwosu, also known as ‘Aiza Nwosu,’ and an unidentified middle-aged man on Sunday in Anambra state. It was discovered that the two victims were shot at different locations by the same perpetrators. The comedian was killed by the gunmen on S.M. Okeke Street in Amaikwo, Awka, and the other victim was shot to death on Capital City Road in Amaenyi, Awka. The motivation for the killings was yet to be determined, although it was said that the incident caused tension in the region, with residents fleeing to safety amid…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied allegations by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) that it removed candidates nominated by the party for the 2027 general elections and replaced them with names allegedly unknown to the party. The claims, which specifically concern some State House of Assembly constituencies in Anambra State, were addressed by INEC’s Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, Adedayo Oketola, in an interview with our correspondent on Monday. In a post on X (previously Twitter), the NDC accused INEC and its officials of uploading and publishing unauthorized names in various Anambra State…

Terrorists attacked the Ghandi community in the Rabah Local Government Area of Sokoto State,  on Sunday, killing no fewer than eight farmers and leaving at least five others with gunshot injuries. The attack, which occurred in the afternoon, reportedly caused panic among residents when the attackers invaded the community about 3:00 pm. DSP Ahmed Rufai, the spokesman for the Sokoto State Police Command, verified the event to our correspondent over the phone on Sunday evening. Rufai stated that the command was aware of the attack and that details about the incident were being gathered. A source, who spoke with our…

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday in Angola reported the recurring xenophobic attacks against Africans and other nationals in South Africa to the African Union, stating that such attacks undermine the continent’s solidarity, unity, and peaceful coexistence. In order to take collective action, he insisted that African leaders put the issue on the agenda for the upcoming AU Assembly session in January 2027. At the 21st Extraordinary Session of the African Union Assembly in Luanda, Angola, the president spoke on behalf of Vice President Kashim Shettima. In a statement headlined “President Tinubu Takes Fight Against Xenophobic, Afrophobic Attacks in S’Africa To…

Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick inspired to inspire Manchester United to fight back from a goal down to thrash Ipswich 5-2 and get their Premier League season up and running on Sunday. After a 2-0 defeat to Hull last weekend, another newly-promoted side had the Red Devils on the ropes when Leif Davis opened the scoring for the Tractor Boys. However, Fernandes blasted home to level before half-time and then converted from the penalty spot after a Jacob Greaves own goal put United in front. The Man United captain completed his hat-trick from close range before adding an assist to…

Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe both scored as Real Madrid’s perfect start to La Liga under coach Jose Mourinho continued in a 4-0 cruise against Malaga on Sunday. Los Blancos netted three times in just over 10 minutes in the first half to open up a comfortable lead over the Andalusian visitors to the Santiago Bernabeu. Malaga scored an own goal by goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero, while Arda Guler tapped in a fourth late on. After two wins in their opening two games and with superstar trio Mbappe, Bellingham, and Vinicius Junior starting the season well, Madrid’s confidence was high. Mourinho…

The Kano State Police Command has averted a kidnapping attempt and rescued Sarkin Noman Kano, Alhaji Yusif Nadabo, after bandits attacked Garun Mallam Town in the Garun Mallam Local Government Area of the state. The Police Command disclosed this in a statement issued by its Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, on Sunday. According to the statement, the kidnap attempt occurred at about 11:30pm on Saturday, August 29, 2026, when the police received a distress report that suspected bandits had stormed the town and were shooting sporadically into the air. “In the process, the hoodlums abducted Alhaji Yusif…

President Bola Tinubu has departed Nigeria for London, the United Kingdom on a three-week holiday as part of his leave for 2026. The president left Abuja on Sunday amid ceremonial farewell ceremonies attended by government officials, security staff, and military officers. The president arrived at the airport in a convoy, walked with advisers, and boarded the plane while personnel saluted and coworkers waved goodbye. Sunday Dare, the presidential adviser on journalists and public communications, spoke to the journalists at the scene. Dare explained Tinubu’s absence, saying it would allow him to “refuel” after months of heavy participation with state matters.…

Barcelona has reportedly reached a deal with Arsenal to sign Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus on a permanent basis. Fabrizio Romano, a transfer expert, disclosed the development in an update on his X account on Sunday. Romano stated that the Catalan club will pay a €10 million deal, including add-ons, for the 29-year-old attacker. He further stated that Jesus was planning to travel to Spain after gaining Arsenal’s approval. Romano wrote, “Gabriel Jesus and Barcelona: deal until June 2028 plus option and package over €10m to Arsenal. “The agreement also includes an option to extend for an extra year, until 2029.…