Author: Vincent Osuwo

The senior pastor of Family Worship Centre, Abuja, Sarah Omakwu, has urged the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, not to allocate the Jabi Lake recreation area for private development. Omakwu made the request in an Instagram video posted on Sunday, where she was seen kneeling on the pulpit and addressing the minister. “I cannot fight the minister of the FCT. I cannot. But I go on my knees as a mother; in this land, the Jabi Lake Recreation Centre should not be given to anybody. “That is where people go for exercise. That is where people sell.…

No fewer than 130 Nigerians have already registered for voluntary evacuation flights from South Africa as Nigeria moves to safeguard its citizens amid rising tensions linked to anti-foreigner protests in the country. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, minister of foreign affairs, stated in a situation update on Sunday via her X that the evacuation arrangement is part of broader diplomatic and security preparations being coordinated with Nigerian missions in South Africa. The minister explained that the evacuation plan is in accordance with President Bola Tinubu’s directives, which called for increased monitoring of the situation and enhanced safety for Nigerians overseas. “The President has…

Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and his Kano State counterpart, Rabiu Kwankwaso, have joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, as both leaders were seen receiving membership cards in a video circulating online. This was revealed in Sunday footage from the event showing the registration process. In the video, Kwankwaso was first presented with his membership card before Obi received his, indicating what appears to be their formal entry into the party. The move coincides with significant political realignments among opposition figures ahead of the 2027 federal elections. Just hours before, both politicians met with NDC leaders behind closed doors…

Barcelona is set to meet Lyon in the Women’s Champions League final for the fourth occasion in seven years following a 4-2 victory in the semi-final second leg against Bayern Munich at the Nou Camp. Following a 1-1 tie in the initial leg, goals from Salma Paralluelo and captain Alexia Putellas around Linda Dallman’s equalizer set Barca on the path to a sixth consecutive Champions League final. Goals from Ewa Pajor and Putellas after the break, followed by a consolation goal from Pernille Harder, secured a 5-3 aggregate win in front of a sold-out crowd exceeding 60,000. In a hectic…

Manchester United ensured Champions League participation for next season with Kobbie Mainoo’s goal, clinching a captivating 3-2 win against longtime foes Liverpool on Sunday. Manchester United took a 2-0 lead within 15 minutes thanks to Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko but collapsed after halftime, allowing Arne Slot’s squad to equalize with strikes from Dominik Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo before Mainoo clinched the victory. A comeback to Europe’s top tournament following a two-year hiatus and another significant victory strengthens Michael Carrick’s argument to stay as United manager for the next season. Mainoo has personified the resurgence in United’s prospects since Carrick…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will hold its 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions on Monday, May 11, where key decisions, including the minimum Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) cut-off marks for the 2026/2027 academic session, will be determined. This was revealed in a statement issued on Sunday by JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin. Benjamin announced that the meeting will be conducted in the Body of Benchers Auditorium, Plot 688, Institute and Research District, FCC Phase III, Jabi, Abuja. He stated that Maruf Alausa, Minister of Education, will announce major policy directions. The statement read in part, “The Board’s annual…

Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been taken to the hospital after apparently feeling ill ahead of Sunday’s Premier League match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford. According to reports from the Manchester Evening News and Daily Mail on Sunday, the 84-year-old began feeling ill more than an hour before kickoff at Old Trafford, where he had come to watch the game. Ferguson was alleged to have gotten medical assistance at the stadium before being transported to the hospital via ambulance as a precaution. According to reports, the issue was not handled as an emergency, and…

Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has criticized former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi for resigning from the African Democratic Congress. Morka, in a post uploaded on X on Sunday, called Obi a “political rolling stone,” accusing him of switching parties in quest of an easier presidential ticket. “Peter Obi, a political rolling stone that gathers no moss… roaming again in search of free, uncontested, unchallenged presidential ticket… never willing to remain to build any party,” wrote. He further claimed that Obi wants a road to power that does not include an internal…

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday departed Abuja for the first leg of his official three-nation visit to France, Kenya, and Rwanda. Video footage from the departure ceremony showed the president arriving at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in a black SUV, where he was greeted on the red carpet by senior government officials. He exchanged pleasantries with dignitaries before proceeding towards the waiting Nigerian Air Force aircraft. As Tinubu boarded the plane via the red-carpeted stairs, members of the armed forces in camouflage and formal uniforms saluted while the aircraft prepared for takeoff. “President Tinubu’s participation at the summit from…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released its timetable for the conduct of its 2026 primary elections, outlining key dates for nomination, screening, appeals, and primaries across various elective posts. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi. According to the statement, “The sale of nomination forms will take place from May 5 to May 10, 2026, while the submission of completed forms is scheduled for May 11 to May 13, 2026. “Screening of aspirants will take place from May 14 to May 15, 2026, followed by the publication of screening…