Author: Vincent Osuwo

Solicitors for Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Adichie have written to Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital in Lagos regarding the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi. This comes as the Lagos State Government stated that the clinic’s anesthesiologist has been suspended while investigations into the child’s death continue. In a legal notice dated January 10, 2026, solicitors for Chimamanda and her spouse, Dr. Ivara Esege, claimed that the hospital, its anesthesiologist, and other medical workers breached their duty of care to her son, who died in the early hours of Wednesday, January 7, 2026. PINHEIRO LP issued the notice on behalf of the…

Armed herders killed a soldier and a Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps officer in Udeku, Turan area, Kwande Local Government Area, Benue State. Mr. Lawrence Akerigba, a community leader in the volatile area, verified the occurrence on Saturday, claiming that the onslaught forced dozens of locals to escape. According to Akerigba, the attack has halted all commercial and social activities in the area. Our correspondent learned that the murdered security personnel were among those dispatched to the area to help maintain calm in the face of frequent attacks by suspected armed herders in the local government. The officers who…

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has challenged Nigerians to publicly present proof if he has ever been involved in fraudulent operations, claiming that he has never benefitted from corruption throughout his years in public service. Olukoyede made the statement during an interview with Channels Television that aired on Sunday, in which he denied allegations of fraud or illicit enrichment. “I’d like to tell Nigerians here, with every sense of responsibility, that all through my service in the public sector, as Chief of Staff, in the EFCC, and as Secretary in the EFCC, I make…

President Bola Tinubu arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Sunday to attend the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. The president’s plane landed at Zayed International Airport about 11:30 p.m. local time, where he was met by Sheikh Shakhboot Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Tinubu is in the UAE on the official invitation of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The annual conference provides a global forum for world leaders, industry professionals, and civil society organizations to discuss crucial problems concerning energy innovation and the financial infrastructure needed for renewable…

Barcelona narrowly defeated Real Madrid in a five-goal clash to claim consecutive Spanish Super Cup titles in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It was the 16th victory in the competition for Hansi Flick’s team, with Barcelona having defeated Los Blancos in the final last year as well. Raphinha’s lifted shot in the 73rd minute turned out to be the decisive goal following a chaotic conclusion to the first half. Three rapid goals during first-half stoppage time leveled the score at halftime after Raphinha had initially scored, striking into the bottom corner in the 36th minute. Vinicius Jr leveled the score two minutes…

Algerian captain Riyad Mahrez has praised Nigeria’s national team following the Desert Foxes’ elimination from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Algeria lost 2-0 to the Super Eagles in Saturday’s quarterfinal, with goals from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams securing Nigeria’s place in the semi-finals. Following the setback, Mahrez emphasized the potential of the Nigerian team. “Maybe it will be the time for Nigeria to win. They have a good generation but sometimes, you can have a good generation and you don’t win, but I think they have a good chance,” he said. Nigeria, looking for a fourth AFCON crown,…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned the public, party members, and supporters against fraudulent online links, websites, and social media accounts falsely claiming to be the party’s official membership registration platform. The party stated that there is presently no official ADC registration link or website available. All circulating links should be ignored, the party said in a statement published on X on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi. “At this time, ADC has not launched any public online membership registration link. “The party is currently working on its official registration and verification platform, which will be formally…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of abandoning Nigerian students studying abroad under the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA). He warns that the alleged breach has left approximately 1,600 young Nigerians stranded abroad and without support. He stated that the BEA, which began in 1993 and was revitalized in 1999, was created to help Nigerian students continue undergraduate and postgraduate study through agreements between Nigeria and partner nations, describing it as a diplomatic bridge now left broken. “What was initially described as a temporary five-year suspension soon metamorphosed into outright abandonment,” Atiku said. According to the…

The Lagos State Government has ordered an immediate and thorough investigation into the alleged medical negligence that caused the death of Nkanu, the son of renowned Nigerian novelist Ms. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, at a private healthcare facility in Lagos. Sanwo-Olu gave the directive through the Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA), following public concern generated by Ms. Adichie’s account of the tragic incident, which occurred on January 6. In a press statement issued by Dr. Kemi Ogunyemi, Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Lagos State offered deep condolences to the mourning family, calling the child’s death “a profound…

The Ogun State Police Command has launched an investigation into the murder of Ayobami Ayanwale, a mother of three, reportedly by her husband, Ayoola Ayanwale, who later died in a suspected suicide. The incident occurred on Thursday night at Olutayo Alao Street, River Valley Estate, Ojodu Berger, and was followed by another development in the Sotubo region on Friday, when Mrs. Ayanwale was discovered gasping for air in an open field. It was said that Mrs. Ayanwale was stabbed by her husband during a domestic quarrel, resulting in fatal injuries. She was apparently brought to the hospital, where she was…