Author: Vincent Osuwo

A three-story student hostel known as Elite Five Star Lodge collapsed near Tonimas Filling Station in Amokpala, Oko, Orumba North Local Government Area, Anambra State, trapping an unknown number of residents. It was reported that the structure fell in the early hours of Monday. The tragedy caused alarm among homeowners and passers-by as an unspecified number of people, largely students, were trapped beneath the rubble. Although the actual number of casualties was not immediately established, eyewitnesses claimed the structure collapsed while students were inside. One of the eyewitnesses, identified simply as Ifeoma, said, “We heard a very loud noise before…

Chelsea coach Xabi Alonso said there was “good energy” at the club as he tries to turn around the club’s woes, but he declined to specify what a successful first season would look like. The Spaniard began his job on July 1 and will take command of his first competitive match in Sydney on Tuesday against Western Sydney Wanderers. He faces a daunting task in getting Chelsea back in the running for major honors following their disappointing 10th-place finish last season and inability to qualify for Europe. The club last won the Premier League a decade ago, under Italian manager…

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, has dismissed concerns that his election will exacerbate the country’s differences, claiming that his track record demonstrates his ability to unite the country. Obi made the statements during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, where he responded to former Borno State Governor Ali Modu Sheriff’s comments, which questioned his ability to build national unity. He stated that his years of engagement around the country indicated a dedication to national unity rather than separation. “I will unite Nigeria, and I know what it takes to unite Nigeria,” he said. He…

The Nigerian Democratic Congress’ presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for President Bola Tinubu to step aside from the 2027 general election, stating that Nigeria requires a leader with the enthusiasm and capacity to face its deteriorating economic and security crises. Obi made the statements during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, where he stated that the president’s performance in office had fallen short of what the public expected. Obi distinguished between Tinubu’s term as Lagos State governor and his present administration, saying, “The Bola Tinubu that was governor is not the one that is president today. He’s tired.…

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, has stated that he is not desperate to become Nigeria’s president in 2027, stating that his objective is to see the country function regardless of who leads it. Obi made the remarks during an interview with Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, in which he explained that his ambition is motivated by a desire to reform the country rather than to hold public office. Speaking on whether his mission to “fix Nigeria” meant he would be done with politics if he failed to become president in 2027, Obi said, “That’s not the…

A suspect has reportedly confessed to stealing cash belonging to numerous Super Falcons players at the Marriott Hotel in Casablanca, Morocco, just days before Nigeria’s debut match at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The suspect is expected to refund all the stolen money while criminal proceedings are set to follow. The incident occurred on the final day of the team’s training camp in Casablanca before the Super Falcons went to Rabat for their Group C matches. Nigeria launched their WAFCON 2026 camp on July 15 in Mohammedia, a beach city in Morocco, before traveling to Rabat on Saturday,…

Hoodlums reportedly attacked a ward collation centre at Oyinlola DC School in Okuku, Osun State, where Independent National Electoral Commission, or INEC, officials were distributing Permanent Voters Cards and took some of the materials. The event, which occurred on Sunday, was said to have disrupted the drill because individuals on the scene apparently raced in opposite directions. A resident of Okuku, simply identified as Gbadebo, told our correspondent that the perpetrators entered the premises without drawing anyone’s attention and shot into the air as they made their way to some packs of PVCs placed near the chairs of INEC staff…

BBNaija Season 11 officially began on Sunday, when organizers revealed the first group of housemates who would compete for the big prize in this year’s edition of the reality TV show. Contestants range from streamers and entrepreneurs to models and creatives, and they all bring unique personalities, bold strategies, and high expectations. Here is a peek at the 24 BBNaija housemates for the ‘Show Ya Sef’ episode: Tram: A twenty-four-year-old streamer, Tram, from Lagos, declares that he is going into Biggie’s house with one objective—to win. His profile indicates that he is not interested in romance or distractions and plans…

The Nigerian Army has announced the arrest of a soldier, Private Mohammed Yusuf, who was recently declared wanted for his suspected involvement in the unlawful sale of military equipment to terrorists and other criminal groups. Yusuf was apprehended by troops of the 7 Provost Group, Operation HADIN KAI, at Jidari Bus Stop, Maiduguri, while allegedly attempting to flee to the Republic of Cameroon. According to Capt. Muhammed Goni, Acting Military Information Officer, North-East Joint Task Force, Operation HADIN KAI, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect absconded from his unit on July 7, 2026, and relocated to Maiduguri. The statement read,…

Global pop singer Shakira has disclosed why she chose Nigerian Afrobeats singer Burna Boy for the official 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem, Dai Dai, saying she wanted a strong masculine voice to complement the song’s Afrobeat-inspired sound. In an interview with Jimmy Hill for the Capital Evening Show on July 8, the Colombian singer claimed the song’s energy and melodic direction made Burna Boy the ideal collaborator. “Well, once I had the song, I felt that I really needed a male vocal, a male voice in the song. “I don’t know, because the World Cup carries a big male energy,…