Author: Vincent Osuwo

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace in Plateau State have killed five kidnappers and rescued a woman who had been abducted in the state. During a raid on a criminal hideaway in Angwan Boka in the Sopp District of the Riyom Local Government Area on Tuesday evening, the operation was carried out. The operation was confirmed to newsmen in Jos on Wednesday by Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, the Joint Military Task Force spokesman. “Yes, it’s true. Our men neutralized five kidnappers and rescued a woman who was abducted earlier.” He clarified that two individuals who were apprehended on February 16 and…

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has criticized Rotimi Amaechi, the former Minister of Transportation and the governor of Rivers State, for his involvement in the “Occupy the National Assembly” demonstrations. Wike, who attended the event with two of his sons, gave the keynote address at the Faculty of Social Sciences’ 2026 Distinguished Personality Lecture Series on Tuesday. He made fun of Amaechi’s assertion that he brought his son, a doctor, to the protest in order to provide emergency care for attendees. The FCT Minister said, “The other day, some people went for a demonstration, and somebody…

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai on Tuesday spent the second night in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), as his lawyer, A.U. Mustapha (SAN), demanded his release on bail. However, there are signs that the commission would ask for a remand order to keep him in detention longer so he can answer questions from the investigators working on his case. Around 10 a.m. on Monday, the former governor came to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja to be questioned in relation to a purported N432 billion corruption investigation. Investigators continued to question him while he was…

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has congratulated Muslim faithful on the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan. Saraki called on them to reaffirm their dedication to serving humanity, increase their capacity for compassion, and fortify their sense of responsibility. In a Ramadan statement provided on Wednesday by Abdulganiyu Abdulqadir, his press officer on local matters, Saraki characterized the holy month as a time for introspection, self-control, and a renewed commitment to moral principles. “Those who are most beneficial to people are Allah’s most beloved,” he remarked, quoting the teachings of Prophet Muhammad. Saraki argues that the purpose of fasting…

A stakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State turned violent on Tuesday as thugs invaded the party secretariat in Akure, leaving many delegates injured and the state chairman and a commissioner beaten. The attack happened less than twenty-four hours before the state’s 203 wards were to host a nationwide ward congress. According to Yetunde Adeyanju, an eyewitness, the attackers, brandishing dangerous weapons, yelled that they were from Aiyedatiwa and asserted, “We don’t want congress in Ondo State. The governor is in charge. The governor is the leader of the state, and the governor is in charge.”…

A truck lost control and crashed into vehicles and pedestrians, killing six people at the Old Toll Gate area of the Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway in Ogun State. The crash happened at 8:00 am, according to the Federal Road Safety Corps. Afolabi Odunsi, the Public Education Officer of the FRSC’s Ogun Sector Command, said in a statement that the driver lost control of the truck, which was carrying vegetable oil, due to brake failure in the crowded toll gate area. “A tragic road traffic crash occurred today at approximately 08:00 hrs at the Old Toll Gate, Ota. The incident resulted in the…

Pope Leo XIV has urged Christians across the world to abstain from words that offend and hurt others as the Lenten season begins. The Pontiff spoke to abstaining from cruel language as a “very practical and frequently unappreciated form of abstinence” in his 2026 Lenten Message, which was published ahead of Ash Wednesday and appeared on the Vatican website. He said, “I would like to invite you to a very practical and frequently unappreciated form of abstinence: that of refraining from words that offend and hurt our neighbor.” Pope Leo XIV said the liturgical season offers a chance to put…

Borussia Dortmund will take a two-goal advantage into the second leg of their Champions League knockout play-off tie after a routine home win against Atalanta. After the game was delayed by 15 minutes due to traffic problems on the route to the stadium, Borussia Dortmund took the lead in three minutes thanks to forward Serhou Guirassy. The Guinea international climbed highest to connect with Julian Ryerson’s cross and score his 16th goal of the season. The 1997 champions maintained their lead and doubled it in the 42nd minute when Guirassy provided a cross for Maximilian Beier to knock in at…

Desire Doue came off the bench to inspire holders Paris St-Germain to an impressive comeback against 10-man Monaco in the first leg of their Champions League knockout phase play-off tie. Manager Luis Enrique started the Frenchman on the bench at the Stade Louis II, but with PSG behind by two goals halfway through the first half, he replaced Ousmane Dembele. In the opening European encounter between the two French teams, PSG secured a significant victory thanks to the 20-year-old forward’s two goals and his contribution to Achraf Hakimi’s equalizer. The home team, who defeated Luis Enrique’s team at the same…

Vinicius Junior scored a spectacular winner for Real Madrid against Benfica in their Champions League play-off first leg, which was stopped for 10 minutes for alleged racist abuse. At the Estadio da Luz, the Brazil forward gave the visitors the lead in the 50th minute with a stunning curling goal that went past Anatoliy Trubin. After a furious altercation with Gianluca Prestianni of Benfica, Vinicius was booked for excessive celebration and rushed to referee Francois Letexier, gesturing toward the Argentina winger. Before play resumed ten minutes later, Vinicius left the field, followed by his teammates. Jose Mourinho, the manager of Benfica,…