Author: Vincent Osuwo

Canadian rapper Drake has released a new album, with two more surprise companion albums to boot—a whopping 43 tracks that stretch over nearly two and a half hours. Drake, who has kept a relatively low profile since his diss battle with Kendrick Lamar ended with the American’s knockout blow “Not Like Us” and his lawsuit against his own label was thrown out, had announced the Friday release of “Iceman.” However, along with it came “Habibti” and “Maid of Honor.” Future, 21 Savage, and Sexyy Red are among the artists asked to work with the chart-topping “Hotline Bling” rapper. Drake couldn’t…

The Nigeria military and the United States Africa Command assassinated Abu Bilal Al Minuki, ISIS’s second-in-command during a coordinated military operation in Lake Chad. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the news in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, on Saturday in Abuja. According to the statement, the operation was carried out with precise planning and successful execution by both countries’ armed forces. According to the ministry, the operation took place a few hours earlier and targeted Abu Bilal Al Minuki, who is suspected of being involved in multiple recent attacks on military installations in the Northeast.…

Mexican public school teachers demonstrated on Friday to seek a significant salary increase, fearing huge protests at the start of the World Cup on June 11. On Teacher’s Day, approximately 3,000 members of the National Education Workers union marched through Mexico City but were greeted by a wall of police that prevented them from reaching the education ministry. “Education isn’t a priority, but the million-dollar business of the World Cup is,” a protester’s placard read. Another demonstrator marched with a soccer ball between his feet. The government and the official leadership of the teachers’ union have agreed to a 9%…

Popular television host Frank Edoho has responded to claims of infidelity and financial irresponsibility made against him by his estranged wife, Sandra Onyenucheya, during the nasty online repercussions from their broken marriage. Speaking on the uproar following Sandra’s public accusations of adultery, emotional abuse, and neglecting his obligations as a parent, Edoho said that her purported relationship with singer Chike was one of the final straws that led to the marriage’s dissolution. He claimed that after uncovering proof of an affair between Sandra and the singer, he originally tried to save the relationship for the sake of their children. “From…

Popular social media influencer Okoro Nkiruka, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has been remanded in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over an alleged N36m fraud. The EFCC said in a statement on Friday that the defendant was arraigned by its Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 before Justice D.I. Dipeolu on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretenses and stealing. According to the EFCC, Blessing CEO pleaded not guilty when the accusations were read to her. The commission added that during the hearings, defense counsel P.I. Nwafor informed the court that the defendant had refunded…

President Bola Tinubu landed in Lagos on Friday after visiting France, Kenya, and Rwanda. Tinubu’s plane landed at Murtala Muhammed International Airport’s Presidential Wing in Ikeja about 7:12 p.m. According to a statement released by his special adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the president was greeted by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Governor Femi Hamzat, Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly Mudashiru Obasa, and other government officials. “President Tinubu, while in France, met with global investors, emphasising transparency and fiscal discipline and explaining the rationale for the…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualifies four loyalists of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara from running in the party primaries slated for Saturday, May 16, 2026. This was included in the final list of aspirants provided by the party and emailed to our correspondent on Friday. Awaji InombekAbiante and Boma Goodhead, both members of the National Assembly’s Green Chamber, have been disqualified. Abiante is a prominent Rivers State politician who purchased a governorship nomination for incumbent Fubara. The party has cleared 21 candidates for the Obio/Apor Federal Constituency primaries, including Speaker of the State House of Assembly Martin Amaewhule.…

Lagos lawmaker Desmond Elliot has publicly apologized to his political mentor and the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, saying he may have offended him in the course of his political engagements. Elliot apologized during an interview on TVC’s Your View on Friday, stating that any misunderstanding was accidental and emphasizing his continued commitment to party unity and progress in his constituency. His apology came amid earlier political tensions related to the Lagos State House of Assembly leadership conflict, during which Gbajabiamila disclosed that he almost lost his position in the presidency due to allegations about Elliot’s political…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 has charged Blessing CEO, a social media influencer and self-styled relationship therapist, with an alleged N36 million fraud. Blessing CEO, actual name Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, was charged on Friday before Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos. According to a statement posted on its website, the EFCC said that she is facing a two-count charge of collecting money under false pretense and suspected theft of N36 million. During the hearings, defense attorney P.I. Nwafor informed the court that the defendant had already returned a portion…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Friday called on federal authorities and the Kaduna State Government to immediately release former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, describing his continued detention before the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations as “cruel, unjustifiable, and deeply troubling.” Atiku called the scenario a violation of civil liberties, democratic values, and the rule of law, warning against using state institutions to intimidate perceived political opponents. Phrank Shaibu, his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, issued a statement outlining the position. The African Democratic Congress chieftain described El-Rufai’s extended arrest as politically provocative and contrary to the norms of justice and…