Author: Vincent Osuwo

Tukur Buratai, a former Chief of Army Staff, has stated that he should not be held responsible for the failure to reveal the identities of persons accused of supporting terrorism in the country. He did, however, say that the financiers are well-known and active in society. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, on Friday, the retired lieutenant general indicated that relevant authorities are aware of individuals behind the funding but have reasons not to reveal their identities. “You cannot say I should be responsible for naming the financiers of terror. “It’s not just about mentioning names; those agencies know why…

The Delta State Police Command has arrested six suspects in connection to the sexual molestation of many women during a festival in the Ozoro area of the state. A viral video released on Friday has aroused controversy by depicting images of alleged sexual assault involving multiple women during a local festival in Ozoro, Delta State. The horrific clip, which was extensively shared on social media, showed groups of young males allegedly beating women in public, tearing their garments and exposing them to various sorts of abuse. According to reports, the event occurred on Thursday, March 19, during the community’s annual…

The federal government has ordered the arrest and prosecution of offenders of suspected sexual assault at a local festival in Ozoro, Delta State. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, minister of women affairs and social development, issued the directive on Friday in Abuja, according to a statement signed by Ahmed Danbazau, head of press and public relations for the ministry. The decision came after a video on social media went viral on Thursday, alleging sexual assaults at the Alue-Do Festival, also known as the “Festival of Fertility” in the Ozoro Kingdom. Sulaiman-Ibrahim expressed great worry about claims of sexual assault and harassment against women…

The Delta State Government has condemned reports of women being harassed and sexually abused at the Ozoro Festival, describing the conduct as barbaric and unacceptable. In a statement made on Friday, Charles Aniagwu, Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, urged security authorities to investigate the incident and bring those guilty to justice. “We are calling on the police and other security agencies to fish out the perpetrators of these heinous acts and bring them to justice. No individual or group should be allowed to hide under the guise of a festival to perpetrate criminal activities,” he said. Aniagwu…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied accusations on Friday that he had intended to offend Christians when he said the previous day that Jesus had “no advantage” over Genghis Khan. “More fake news about my attitude towards Christians, who are protected and flourish in Israel. Let me be clear: I did not denigrate Jesus Christ at my news conference,” Netanyahu wrote in English on X. “To the contrary, I cited the great American historian Will Durant. A fervent admirer of Jesus Christ, Durant stated that morality by itself is not enough to ensure survival,” he added. “A morally superior civilization…

The Delta State Police Command has condemned the sexual molestation of many women during a festival in the Ozoro area of the state. A viral video released on Friday has aroused controversy by depicting images of alleged sexual assault involving multiple women during a local festival in Ozoro, Delta State. The horrific clip, which was extensively shared on social media, showed groups of young males allegedly beating women in public, tearing their garments and exposing them to various sorts of abuse. According to reports, the event occurred on Thursday, March 19, during the community’s annual celebration, where women are reportedly…

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has directed the nationwide deployment of tactical assets to safeguard the safety and security of people and property during the Eid el-Fitr celebrations. Disu also offered heartfelt congratulations to Muslim faithful across Nigeria on the successful conclusion of the Ramadan fast and the festive occasion. In a statement issued on Friday by police spokesperson Anthony Placid, the IG urged commissioners of police and tactical commanders across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to implement comprehensive security measures over the holiday season. The directive calls for the strategic deployment of tactical teams and…

Firefighters battled a fire at a massive oil refinery in Kuwait on Friday following a new drone attack, as Iran continued its wave of strikes on its neighbors and insisted there was “no concern” about missile manufacture. Despite European leaders’ calls to cease the targeting of Gulf energy infrastructure on Thursday, Kuwait reported a fire at its Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery, a day after a direct hit on Qatar’s crucial Ras Laffan complex. Iranian authorities threatened to react after an Israeli strike on Wednesday destroyed the South Pars gas field, which taps into the world’s largest known gas reservoir and is…

The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Nenadi Usman, has called on Nigerians to embrace unity, hope, and collective responsibility as Muslims across the country celebrate Eid al-Fitr. In a statement issued on Friday to mark the end of Ramadan, Usman urged citizens to reflect on the state of the nation and their individual roles in building a better future. “At this critical point in our nation’s journey, I urge all Nigerians to use this moment for sober reflection on the state of our country and the role each of us must play in building a better future,” she…

The English FA has announced that entering a football stadium without a legal ticket is now a criminal crime in England and Wales, with offenders risking five-year bans under new legislation enacted ahead of this weekend’s Carabao Cup Final at Wembley Stadium. The new regulation targets a variety of unlawful entry practices, including “tailgating,” in which people closely follow legitimate ticket holders to sneak through turnstiles. It also makes it illegal to use falsified tickets or fraudulent credentials or to act as a member of staff in order to get entrance. As reported by BBC Sport on Friday, the English…