Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has intensified its call for the removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), by bringing the matter before the National Assembly. The group is demanding Amupitan’s sack for allegedly providing an 80-page legal brief on Christian genocide, which was apparently utilized by the US to accuse Nigeria. MURIC’s fresh agitation was announced on Wednesday in a news statement signed by its founder and executive director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola. “Three months after Islamic organizations began their demand for the removal of the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission,…

Troops of the Nigerian army, in collaboration with the Edo State Security Corps, have killed a suspected notorious kidnapper, rescued four abducted victims, and arrested another suspect during separate operations in Edo State. The raid took place under Operation IGBO DANU 1 in Warake Forest, Auchi Local Government Area, and Ujemen, Esan West Local Government Area. Capt. Kennedy Anyanwu, Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 4 Brigade Nigerian Army, confirmed this in a statement issued on Wednesday. According to the statement, the forces carried out a night operation on Tuesday in response to reports of gunshots in Warake Forest. The statement…

Explosions were reported in Iran on Thursday, as Tehran claimed to have targeted Kurdish groups in Iraq and cautioned “separatist groups” against taking part in the escalating conflict. The confrontation began Saturday with US-Israeli attacks that murdered Iran’s supreme commander and has extended throughout the region, causing worldwide economic pressure, energy interruptions, and travel havoc. Iran’s retaliatory strikes have targeted many of its Gulf neighbors, which host US military sites, while Israel has bombed Lebanon and pushed troops over the border. On Thursday, Tehran announced it had targeted Iraq-based Kurdish forces “opposed to the revolution,” as reports suggested the US…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has stated that at 89 years old, he will not die soon. He chastised people who circulated a fake letter in which he allegedly spoke about his death, adding they were wasting their time because “I dey Kampe.” The former president made the announcement on Wednesday while delivering a colloquium titled “Burden and Blessing of Leadership: Reflections from Global Africa to the World” as part of the events commemorating his 89th birthday in Abeokuta. Obasanjo was born March 6, 1937. At the age of 89, the former president expressed confidence that God did not make a…

The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Center’s senior officers were prohibited on Monday by Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Lagos from inviting, detaining, or allegedly harassing Tosiba Appliances Limited and four of its officers over a dispute that the applicants contend had already been looked into and settled. In a basic rights enforcement lawsuit with the case number FHC/L/CV/354/2026, the judge granted all of the applicants’ temporary relief requests. Toshiba Appliances Limited, Abubakar Opanachi, Pavan Kurma, Gaurav Gupta, and Manish Gupta are the applicants. The Inspector General of Police; the Police Service Commission; the Commissioner of…

The Attorney-General of the Federation, AGF Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has taken over the prosecution of a former AGF, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and his son, Abdulaziz, for suspected terrorism-related offenses and illicit firearm possession. The development occurred on Wednesday at the Federal High Court in Abuja when the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, Mr. Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), informed the court that the case file had been transferred from the Department of State Services to the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation. “My lord, I was informed by counsel to the DSS that the case file has been transmitted…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) expressed worry about what it called “unnecessary litigations” and ongoing internal leadership conflicts inside political parties. It expressed concern that the trend is eroding its commitment to democratic consolidation. Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), Chairman of the Commission, voiced concern on Wednesday at a technical workshop on the modification of INEC regulations and guidelines for political parties, which was organized in collaboration with the Westminster Foundation for Democracy in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State. The technical session was held to match party guidelines with amendments made to the Electoral Act 2026 (as amended). On February…

Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points by riding their luck to survive a fiery match at Brighton. Bukayo Saka’s deflected early goal gave Mikel Arteta’s team a precious victory, especially after struggling Nottingham Forest held Manchester City to a 2-2 draw at home. Brighton had been the better team for extended stretches of time. Goalie David Raya fired a clearance directly to Carlos Baleba in the first few seconds of Arsenal’s game, but Gabriel was able to retreat and head off the line due to his feeble chip. After nine minutes, Saka’s…

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo on his 89th birthday, describing him as an elder statesman whose “towering influence” continues to shape Nigeria, Africa, and the wider global community. The President commemorated Obasanjo’s 89th birthday on March 5 in a statement released on Wednesday and signed by his special advisor to the President (Information and Strategy), Bayo Onanuga. Tinubu said he “felicitates former president and elder statesman Chief Olusegun Obasanjo on his 89th birthday,” rejoicing with the former leader, “whose towering influence in the country, Africa, and beyond is significant.” The President mentioned the courage and sacrifices of…

The Anambra State Government has approved and granted contracts worth around ₦604 million for road and infrastructure projects to promote social cohesion, economic progress, and improve citizens’ lives. This comes as the state government has approved three key events for the swearing-in of the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, and his deputy, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim, for a second term, as well as the formation of many subcommittees to facilitate their flawless implementation. According to a press statement issued on Wednesday, the Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, announced three events: an interdenominational service on Sunday, March 15; a swearing-in ceremony on…