Author: Vincent Osuwo

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has dismissed Commissioner for Investment, Commerce, and Industry Shehu Sagagi of his duties with immediate effect. Sunusi Bature, the governor’s spokesperson, announced the news in a statement on Thursday. According to the announcement, Sagagi has been asked to hand over the ministry’s responsibilities to the director of commerce until further instructions. The governor thanked the former commissioner for his efforts during his tenure, recognizing his contributions to the state’s development. “Governor Yusuf acknowledges Sagagi’s contributions, particularly in the areas of politics, religion, and support for small and medium enterprises,” the statement read. He wished the…

Terrorists on Tuesday night, attacked Rim Village in the Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing two people and injuring two others. Residents who spoke to the press in Jos on Wednesday said the assailants stormed the community around 10:30 p.m., firing indiscriminately for several minutes before fleeing into the surrounding bushes. “The attackers invaded the Rim community around 10:30 p.m., shooting sporadically before escaping into the bush,” a resident, John Sati, said, adding that the injured victims were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. The National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Movement, Rwang Tengwong, also confirmed…

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has stated that it will deliver a decision “as swiftly as possible” after the Senegal national football team lodged an appeal over the controversial outcome of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against the Moroccan national football team. Senegal were initially named champions after winning 1-0 in the final on January 18. However, the match became controversial in stoppage time when Morocco was granted a late penalty. Senegal’s players protested briefly before returning to finish the game. Following a protest from the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, the Confederation of African Football investigated…

The US said Wednesday it was still in talks with Iran despite Tehran reportedly rejecting a US plan to end the war—but warned President Donald Trump is ready to “unleash hell” if there is no deal. Iranian state media quoted an unidentified official as claiming that the Islamic Republic has replied “negatively” to Trump’s alleged outreach as the Middle East war approaches its four-week mark. Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary, denied that discussions with Iran had reached an impasse. “Talks continue. They are productive,” Leavitt told a briefing when asked about the Iranian report. Leavitt said there were “elements…

Protesting South Africans were dispersed by the police on Wednesday, who used tear gas to disperse hundreds of xenophobic protesters. An anti-foreigner attitude has led to violent attacks on immigrants, occasionally resulting in fatalities. With municipal elections approaching in less than a year, the topic has become an even more contentious political hotspot. Political parties and the xenophobic vigilante movement Operation Dudula, which means “push back” in Zulu, sparked the protests. They flocked into the streets, brandishing placards, singing, and chanting, demanding stricter measures against unauthorized foreign nationals. Police first stopped the demonstrators from proceeding to the seaside, which protesters…

South African police on Wednesday used rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse hundreds of anti-immigrant protests in the beachfront city of Durban. An anti-foreigner attitude has led to violent attacks on immigrants, occasionally resulting in fatalities. With municipal elections approaching in less than a year, the topic has become an even more contentious political hotspot. Political parties and the xenophobic vigilante movement Operation Dudula, which means “push back” in Zulu, sparked the protests. They flocked into the streets, brandishing placards, singing, and chanting, demanding stricter measures against unauthorized foreign nationals. Police first stopped the demonstrators from proceeding to the…

Gunmen killed several military and police officers, as well as civilians, in a devastating ambush in the Giro Masa community, Shanga Local Government Area, Kebbi State, late Tuesday night. The actual number of casualties among security personnel is unknown, but two community members were confirmed deceased, according to local sources, Channels reported. According to eyewitnesses, the attackers roamed the village and surrounding areas before being apprehended in a construction company yard. Soldiers were deployed to the spot after receiving a tip from homeowners, but they were ambushed on the way. During the raid, two military weapons vehicles were reportedly set…

Iran has received a 15-point plan from the United States to stop the Middle East war, Pakistani officials said Wednesday, bolstering hopes for a diplomatic settlement despite Iran’s claim that it fired a volley of cruise missiles at a US aircraft carrier. A confrontation that began on February 28 with a US-Israeli bombing campaign against Iran has quickly spread throughout the region, sending oil prices rising and threatening to collapse the global economy. In recent days, US President Donald Trump has repeatedly asserted that talks with Iran are progressing, despite Tehran’s denial that any negotiations are taking place. However, diplomatic…

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed that it plans to adopt a consensus approach for selecting its national leadership during the party’s convention scheduled for March 27–28, 2026, in Abuja. Mary Ikoku, Assistant Secretary for Media and Publicity for the APC National Convention 2026, revealed the proposal in an interview with Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Wednesday. Regarding elective posts during primaries, Ikoku stated that the party has not yet decided how to handle them, stressing that decisions may differ depending on local political realities. She explained, “APC, for this convention, I am aware and can say that…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged Nigerian youths to play a leading role in strengthening the country’s democracy ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday at the launch of the 2026 Voter Education Manual and its youth-friendly version, in cooperation with the Kimpact Development Initiative, INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan (SAN) stated that young people continue to play an important role in the country’s democratic development. The youth-oriented manual is intended to make civic education more accessible and relatable to Nigerian youths, a demographic vital to the credibility and vibrancy of approaching elections. Amupitan, represented…