Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr. Nyesom Wike, has expressed optimism that the ongoing political turmoil in Rivers State is coming to a conclusive end due to a definitive new intervention from President Bola Tinubu. This occurred as Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara pledged to honor the request of his political mentor, Wike, affirming that the road envisioned by Wike would be finished promptly. While addressing journalists yesterday in Abuja, following a review of various ongoing projects in the area, the minister emphasized the president’s function as a unifying leader whose guidance was crucial in resolving tensions…

Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie has refuted death rumours once again, addressing the persistent hoax. This recent claims continues a trend of comparable false narratives starting from 2012, featuring made-up accounts of him dying overseas or in an accident. The 78-year-old actor, famously referred to as Ebubedike, continues to be active and revered, having received accolades such as Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) and the AMVCA Industry Merit Award. Pete Edochie voiced his annoyance, stating he has been “killed” seven times due to rumors spreading false information about his demise. He will celebrate his 79th birthday on…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has congratulated senators for the Court of Appeal decision maintaining Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s six-month suspension in March 2025. Akpabio delivered the remarks at the start of an extraordinary plenary session on Tuesday. The Abuja Court of Appeal found that the Senate’s suspension of Akpoti-Uduaghan for alleged wrongdoing was within its constitutional rights. The three-member panel of the appellate court ruled unanimously that the suspension did not violate Akpoti-Uduaghan’s parliamentary privilege or constitutional rights. Addressing senators, Akpabio said, “Your rules derive from the Nigerian Constitution, and the Standing Orders of the Senate must always be adhered to.…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Tuesday called on opposition political parties to unite in advocating for transparent and credible elections, emphasizing the urgent need for a fully electronic transmission system to reduce confusion in Nigeria’s electoral process. At a news conference in Minna, Niger State, following a closed-door meeting with former Military President General Ibrahim Babangida, Atiku stated that the existing mix of electronic and manual transmission may provide issues for voters and electoral officials. “The expectations of Nigerians, Nigerians who are expecting real-time electronic transfer to the various levels of the elections, but what we got is a…

President Bola Tinubu congratulates the players of Nigerian origin who led the Seattle Seahawks to victory in Super Bowl 60 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Sunday. This was contained in a statement on Tuesday signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy). The president stated that these sportsmen and their accomplishments validate Nigeria’s global reputation for quality and talent. The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots, 29-13, to win their second Lombardi Trophy Obi says ‘Nigeria not lacking in talent’ Players of Nigerian descent on the team’s lineup who helped achieve this…

Terrorists have abducted 14 passengers who were travelling from the Igede axis of the Oju and Obi Local Government Areas of Benue State. The passengers were said to be travelling to the Southwest when their vehicle was intercepted along the Okpokwu axis within Benue State at about 7 pm on Monday. This abduction is coming less than 48 hours after nine worshipers were kidnapped during a vigil at St. John’s Catholic Church, Ojije, in Utonkon, Ado LGA of the state. Our correspondent gathered that two of the passengers were shot and died instantly during the attack. According to a local…

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has stated that claims that certain states lack network coverage are no longer acceptable, calling for the electronic transmission of election results in real time across Nigeria. Obi made the statement on Tuesday after joining the “Occupy the National Assembly” protest, organized by members of the Obidient Movement and pro-democracy activists, who accused lawmakers of undermining electoral transparency ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on the sidelines, the former governor of Anambra State said he had participated in the protest to “demand urgent electoral reforms that truly reflect the will of the…

Former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi has stated why he attended the “Occupy the National Assembly” rally with his son. Speaking to reporters in Abuja on Tuesday, Amaechi explained that he came with his son, a medical doctor, as a precaution in case the event turned violent and participants were injured. The former Rivers State governor further stated that his choice was based on his opinion that leaders should be physically present during significant protests and stand with the people rather than watching from afar. He urged Nigerians to rise up and take to the streets to condemn the Senate’s…

Former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi joined protesters at the National Assembly Complex on Tuesday, demanding that real-time electronic transmission of election results be made mandatory in the proposed Electoral Act Amendment Bill. In a video published on Tuesday by X user #ImranMuhammed, Amaechi was seen standing alongside demonstrators demanding that their demands be met. The protest comes amid ongoing debate over the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill amendment ahead of the 2027 general elections, particularly over whether the Independent National Electoral Commission should be required to transmit polling unit results electronically in real time. Chronicle NG reports on Monday that…

Former Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has made claims that the President Bola Tinubu administration seeks to enrich themselves to the detriment of Nigeria. El-Rufai, who spoke during an interview on Trust TV on Monday, believes that the current administration’s approach to governance is in stark contrast to his own principles. “The philosophy of this government is contrary to everything I’ve been taught as a Muslim, a northerner, and a Nigerian,” he stated. According to the former minister of the FCT, the Tinubu-led administration is after the national “cake,” seeking to enrich themselves. “They came to govern the cake,…