Author: Vincent Osuwo

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned against suspending political campaigns in Northern Nigeria, claiming that such a move would weaken constitutional rights and heighten worries of disenfranchisement amid rising insecurity. Atiku’s statement comes after reports that the Senate is considering suspending political activity in eight states coping with growing insecurity, including Borno, Benue, and Plateau. In a statement on Sunday by his senior special assistant on public communication, Phrank Shaibu, the former presidential candidate described the development as deeply troubling, emphasizing that while insecurity remains a serious national challenge, it should not be used to justify restrictions on democratic…

Former Anambra State governor Peter Obi and ex-Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso have increased efforts to clinch a united presidential ticket on the African Democratic Congress platform by gathering northern leaders under a one-term power rotation agreement. According to many party sources, the duo is promoting a “one-term” agenda to persuade key stakeholders in the North to back their coalition and move support away from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the party’s primaries. According to sources, the resumed negotiations are part of the two camps’ larger aim to cement northern support for a southern presidency in 2027, with…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has described as fake a widely circulated result slip claiming that a candidate from Cross River State got 394 in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME. According to the results, tweeted by social media user @Onsogbu on X, Okon Winniefred Sampson, the female candidate, received 394 out of 400 points. “Okon Winnifred Sampson, a young girl from Cross River State, delivered a remarkable performance in her UTME examinations, scoring an outstanding 394 out of 400. “Her results were as follows: 96 in Use of English, 99 in Biology, 98 in Chemistry, and…

United Nations (UN) chief Antonio Guterres on Saturday condemned “acts of violence” in Mali after jihadists and Tuareg rebels claimed attacks against the army across the junta-ruled Sahel state. “The Secretary‑General is deeply concerned by reports of attacks in several locations across Mali,” the UN spokesman said in a statement. “The Secretary-General calls for coordinated international support to address the evolving threat of violent extremism and terrorism in the Sahel and to meet urgent humanitarian needs,” spokesman Stephane Dujarric added. An Al-Qaeda-affiliated jihadist group announced Saturday that it had teamed up with rebels to launch one of the most intricate strikes in…

The defense minister of Mali was killed in an attack on his home on Sunday, as the army waged a second day of clashes with Islamist extremists and separatist rebels near the capital, Bamako, and other cities, putting the Sahel nation’s ruling junta under intense pressure. Defense Minister Sadio Camara, his second wife, and two grandkids were killed in a vehicle bomb strike at his home in Kita, a junta stronghold near Bamako, according to his family and an official. The shock attacks on Saturday were coordinated by Tuareg rebels from the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) coalition and the jihadist…

The US Secret Service has launched an investigation into a shooting incident that occurred in Washington during the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton. In a statement, the agency said it is collaborating with the Metropolitan Police Department to investigate the incident, which occurred near a security screening area. The gunfire was reported near the primary magnetometer checkpoint for screening tourists, requiring a swift response from law enforcement authorities on duty. The Chief of Communications for the United States Secret Service, Anthony Guglielmi, verified on Sunday via its X handle that all protected individuals, including the president…

US President Donald Trump has released CCTV footage and photographs of the suspect involved in the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C. The video, released shortly before the president addressed the media, apparently shows the suspect rushing inside the Washington Hilton ballroom, avoiding security metal detectors as armed agents move to intercept him. Trump also released photographs of what appeared to be a shirtless guy lying face down in the foyer with his hands secured behind his back, believed to be the alleged gunman. Trump referred to the man as a “would-be assassin,” asserting that he…

US President Donald Trump has labeled the suspect in the shooting incident at a Washington media event as a “would-be assassin,” claiming he was highly armed and penetrated security before being apprehended. On Saturday night, during the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton, shooting near a security checkpoint caused panic and forced the evacuation of top officials, journalists, and guests. According to the BBC on Sunday, Trump stated after the event that the suspect “charged past a security checkpoint” and was carrying many weapons. He confirmed that a law enforcement officer sustained a gunshot wound, but his…

President Donald Trump and the First Lady were unhurt after a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., on Saturday night. The United States Secret Service announced that a suspect has been apprehended, and that investigations are continuing in coordination with local law enforcement. According to the BBC on Sunday, the shooting took place near the main security screening area at the Washington Hilton, where hundreds of journalists, lawmakers, and visitors had gathered. “The president and first lady are safe along with all protectees,” the statement read, noting that the condition of those involved in the…

Arsenal regained the top spot in the Premier League with a hard-fought victory over Newcastle at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners had dropped to second place for the first time since October after Manchester City’s midweek win over Burnley saw them go top on goal difference. Mikel Arteta’s side had slid to second position for the first time since October, following Manchester City’s midweek triumph against Burnley, which had sent them to the top of the standings on goal difference. Arsenal opened the game strongly and took the lead in the ninth minute when Eberechi Eze converted a well-worked short…