Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, has rejected claims that 176 residents were kidnapped during the deadly terrorist attack on Woro and neighbouring Nuku communities in the Kaiama Local Government Area of the state. Adekimi disclosed this on Friday while addressing the press in Ilorin, insisting that the figure did not originate from any official security record. He emphasised that although security agencies acknowledged that several residents were taken away by the attackers, there was no official confirmation that the number of abductees was 176. The statement came barely 24 hours after relatives of abducted victims, community leaders…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has stated that the biggest mistakes made by Rivers state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, were trying to do things alone and attempting to build his own political structure too early after assuming office as governor. Wike mentioned that it was shocking that Fubara started moving to build his political structure when he was barely 100 days into office. The former Rivers state governor said the development clearly showed that the governor undermined those who supported him and the political structure that brought him to power. Wike noted that this during a special…

UEFA has officially retracted its backing for FIFA’s current administration, stating that it can no longer place confidence in president Gianni Infantino after a covert scheme to permit private funding in the World Cup. In a forceful statement on Saturday, the governing body of European football criticized FIFA for behaving in a “shabby, backroom, opaque” way and stated that trust had been eroded not only by UEFA but also by other members of the football community. FIFA president Gianni Infantino couldn’t soothe the turbulent situation regarding his role despite abolishing a proposal on Saturday to permit private investment in the…

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has responded to former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s recent statements about him, asserting that he supported the former military leader during his imprisonment and after his release, claiming that history cannot be altered. Remember that Obasanjo stated on Friday that choosing Atiku as his running mate in the 1999 presidential election was the greatest error of his presidency. Obasanjo shared his thoughts in Lagos during a casual discussion with renowned entertainer and activist Charles Oputa, widely known as Charly Boy, at the public unveiling of Charly Boy’s foundation and memoir, 999: A Memoir in Tribute to the…

Brazil forward Richarlison netted a 90th-minute goal, while club record signing Sandro Tonali recorded his first score as 10-man Tottenham triumphed over London rivals Chelsea, 2-1, in a lively preseason friendly in Sydney on Saturday. Both teams presented robust line-ups, with Spurs taking the lead on 19 minutes via Tonali’s deflected shot before Estevao equalized just two minutes later. Tottenham defender Kevin Danso received a direct red card just three minutes after he came on at halftime for fouling Joao Pedro as Chelsea took control of the game in the second half. However, in front of 80,363 spectators at Stadium…

The Nigerian Army has rescued a kidnapped senior military officer, Lt Col. Ofor Amobi, and a civilian, Mr Ikechukwu Onwuanra, following a 10-day combined search-and-rescue operation in Enugu State. This was stated in a military operations report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Saturday. According to the military, the victims were liberated in the early hours of Friday morning after continued pressure on their captors. According to the military, the operation was carried out by forces from Sector 1 of Operation UDO KA, which included personnel from the 82 Division Garrison, 103 Battalion (Reinforced),…

FIFA president Gianni Infantino announces the cancellation of the controversial initiative to sell stakes in the governing body’s competitions to private investors due to extensive backlash. Infantino stated that it has become evident the initiative had “fostered divisions” that are “no longer aligned” with its initial goal. The Swiss official stated, “Consequently, this proposal will not move forward.” Infantino proposed $40m (£30m) to Fifa’s 211 member associations if they supported a plan for private investment in its events, including the World Cups for both men and women. Nonetheless, Uefa – the organisation overseeing European football – reacted by voting to…

Police in Kwara State have rescued a 26-year-old kidnapped woman, Shekinat Mukaila, and arrested a suspected collaborator with the criminal gang that kidnapped her during an attack on Wande Community in the state’s Ora Kingdom of Ifelodun Local Government Area. The rescue was part of a series of intelligence-led operations launched on Friday by Ojo Adekimi, the state commissioner of police in Ilorin. According to the police commissioner, the girl was kidnapped on July 15 when armed hoodlums stormed the community, and her father, the Baale of Wande, was shot while attempting to oppose the intruders. Adekimi said, “On 15th…

The US Mission in Nigeria has warned intending travellers against using artificial intelligence or digital editing tools on their passport photographs. The mission said such photos would not be accepted for visa applications. In a statement on its X handle on Saturday, the mission said passport photos must be recent and must clearly resemble the applicant. It added that submitting an altered image would delay the application process. “Do not use AI or digital editing tools on your passport photo. We will not accept photos that are edited or filtered. “Your photo should be recent (taken within the past six…

Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, often known as Portable, has apologized to organizers and fans for abruptly pulling out of his celebrity boxing rematch against actor Charles Okocha after the first round on Friday night. The apology came hours after the highly anticipated celebrity boxing battle, organized by Balmoral Group, ended in disappointment when Portable refused to continue after the first round, disappointing supporters at the site. In a statement made on Saturday by his management, Zeh Nation/Dr. Zeh, the artist apologized to the organizers, event staff, supporters, and everyone who attended the event, calling the outcome disappointing. “We sincerely apologize…