Author: Vincent Osuwo

President Bola Tinubu has advocated for a fairer global financial system, claiming that powerful international credit rating organizations consistently underestimate the costs of borrowing for African nations, resulting in disproportionately high borrowing costs. In an opinion piece, Tinubu said that Africa was “paying too much to borrow,” adding that it was no longer possible to ignore calls to close the “Africa premium,” or the discrepancy between the continent’s valuation and the true state of its economy. The three main credit rating agencies in the world have a significant impact on investor behavior and Africa’s access to global financing, he said,…

The Sultan of Sokoto, Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the first day of Ramadan. He claimed that the crescent moon was sighted in practically every section of the country on Tuesday, the 29th day of Sha’aban, indicating that Wednesday, February 18, is the first day of Ramadan 1447. According to a press statement made available to journalists in Sokoto on Tuesday and signed by the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Professor Sambo Wali Junaid, Sultan Abubakar “called on the entire Muslim community in the country to commence the fast on Wednesday in…

Galatasaray will head to Turin with a three-goal advantage after recovering from a deficit to defeat Juventus in an intense first leg of their Champions League knockout phase playoff tie. Galatasaray were behind 2-1 at the break but made an impressive comeback to take a 3-2 lead by the 60-minute mark with goals from Noa Lang and Davinson Sanchez. This followed Juventus’ impressive reply, which saw them achieve a 17-minute turnaround in the first half, thanks to Teun Koopmeiners’ two goals, after initially falling behind to Gabriel Sara’s opener. Nonetheless, the latter part of the match deteriorated further for the…

The Senate passed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026 on Tuesday, after tight debates and a heated debate over Clause 60. Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe (ADC/Abia South) called for a division on Clause 60, resulting in a tumultuous session. According to Channels TV, Senate President Godswill Akpabio claimed that he felt the demand had already been withdrawn, but many opposition senators objected instantly. Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin argued, citing Order 52(6) of the Senate Standing Orders, that it would be improper to review any provision previously ruled on by the Senate President. The submission caused another ruckus…

Terrorists have abducted no fewer than six travelers along the Naka–Makurdi road in Benue State in the early hours of Tuesday. According to sources, the incident happened in Kula village, which is a neighborhood close to Makurdi, the state capital. According to a family member of one of the victims, who spoke on condition of anonymity, the seven travelers left Ilorin on Monday. They apparently slept overnight at Ankpa, Kogi State, due to security concerns along the route, and then started traveling again early on Tuesday. The source claims that armed men stopped the car carrying them near Kula village,…

England winger Bukayo Saka has signed a new five-year contract with Arsenal, keeping him at the Emirates until 2031. He now earns more than £300,000 a week as a result of the arrangement, according to a report by BBC Sport on Tuesday. The new contract guarantees Saka will play his best years at the Gunners, while the 24-year-old’s previous one, signed in 2023, was set to expire in 2027. After Saka verbally committed to the club in January, contract negotiations had been going on for almost a year. Saka’s extension is a huge help to manager Mikel Arteta as Arsenal…

The Lagos Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has appealed to well-meaning Nigerians to help locate a TikTok user who recently shared that she was raped in her apartment by a stranger. In response to overwhelming anxiety, the agency posted this appeal on its official social media pages on Tuesday, saying that it was actively working to get in touch with the survivor. The hashtag #StopRapingWomen has taken over X in the wake of the viral video, with thousands of users demanding immediate action against sexual assault and increased safety for survivors. On Monday, the survivor, Mirabel (@mirab351 on TikTok), shared…

A young lady simply identified as Mirabel has taken to social media to lament a near death experience after she was raped in her apartment on Sunday. In a now viral video shared by the victim (@mirab351) on TikTok, she bemoaned that the rapist raped her in her Lagos apartment. She explained suffering from insomnia, drinking to sleep around 6 a.m., and then hearing knocks at 9 a.m. “I thought it was my neighbor… immediately I opened the door, I got pushed back, I hit my head on the fridge, and I passed out,” she said. Regaining consciousness, “There is…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned a director with the Federal Ministry of Works, Blessing Lere-Adams, on charges bordering on money laundering and corruption. Lere-Adams was charged on six counts in the Federal Provisions Act of the Penal Code (Northern Nigeria), the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act of 2022, and the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Act of 2000 when he appeared before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday. The suit was filed under the number FHC/ABJ/CR/551/2025. According to a statement released by ICPC spokesman John Odey on Tuesday, the…

Three suspects in the murder of Isaac Satlat, a Nigerian student and e-hailing driver, have been placed under detention by the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court. The accused, Dikeledi Mphela (25), Gotseone Machidi (26), and McClaren Mushwana (30), are scheduled to appear in court on Monday and will be detained until February 23 while investigations are conducted, according to local media site eNCA. The three are accused of carjacking and murder. According to reports, 22-year-old Satlat, a student of mobile engineering, was slain on February 11 after he picked up customers who had used his e-hailing service. Social media users are sharing…