Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Bayelsa State Police Command has paraded three of the four suspects linked to the assault on Nancy Wilfred, whose humiliation in a viral video sparked global outrage. Nancy was beaten, trodden on, stripped naked, and videotaped throughout the attack, which was then shared online. The accused, Kadi Daniel, popularly called Kadi B, Miracle, and Becky, all Federal University of Otuoke students, were produced at Yenagoa police headquarters on Thursday. The fourth suspect, Favour, is still on the run. Kadi B, 20, confessed to her role in the group’s assault on Nancy while under the influence of alcohol. Blessing, another…

The Labour Party candidate in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, has donated ₦10 million as part of his contribution towards ensuring the acquisition by the Diocese of Aguata, of Good Hope Specialist Hospital in Isulo, Aguata Local Government, Anambra State. On Friday, Mr. Obi presented the first installment of his contribution, a ₦10 million check, expressing satisfaction at contributing to a project that will improve access to quality healthcare for the people. He explained that his choice to help the Diocese was inspired by his personal belief that investing in healthcare is one of the most effective ways to…

An interior designer, Deborah Moses, popularly known as Deb’rah Porsche, has been brutally murdered in Lagos by her ex-boyfriend, months after she ended their relationship. The incident, which occurred late Wednesday night, has prompted fury among family members, neighbors, and human rights advocates who are demanding justice for Deborah. Confirming the incident, a police officer stated that the matter, which was initially reported at the Oko-Oba Division, had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Panti. According to accounts, the suspect disguised himself as a dispatch rider to obtain entry to Deborah’s estate. When security personnel became…

Former Sokoto State governor Aminu Tambuwal has claimed that if forced to choose a leader for Nigeria’s future, he would support former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike. Tambuwal told Politics Today on Friday that his political decisions are influenced by governance concepts and principles rather than personal ties. “When it comes to leadership of this country and leadership of the people, tomorrow, not even today, I would rather support Atiku than Nyesom Wike,” he said. Tensions between Wike and senior PDP leaders extend back to 2023, when the former Rivers governor openly criticized Atiku,…

Multichoice Nigeria, the organisers of the reality show Big Brother Naija, announced a temporary transmission suspension on Friday evening due to a power outage. In a public statement posted on its Instagram account, Multichoice assured viewers that the housemates were safe as technical professionals worked to restore normal service. “We’re currently experiencing a temporary break in Big Brother Naija transmission due to a power issue. “Rest assured, the housemates are safe and sound. “Our technical team is working swiftly to restore power and normal service. Thank you for your patience,” the statement read. The organizers added a lighthearted message, encouraging…

Tanker drivers under the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) have threatened to stop fuel loading over the seeming cold war between them and the management of the Dangote refinery. The dilemma stems from the Dangote refinery’s proposal to import 4,000 compressed natural gas-powered trucks for direct gasoline delivery to dealers. Though the plan, which was supposed to start on August 15, was delayed due to logistics issues in China, the refinery told our correspondent that it will start once a sufficient number of trucks arrive. However, in a statement signed by its president, Williams Akporeha, and…

A joint security operation led by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has successfully repelled repeated bandit attacks on Nteng village in Deomak District, Qua’ran-Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State. According to a statement issued on Friday by Corps spokesman Afolabi Babawale, the joint operation with the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police has helped restore peace in the region. The involvement was in direct response to an order from its Commandant General, Professor Ahmed Audi, who directed the rapid deployment of a Special Intelligence Squad to confront the region’s deteriorating security situation. “In response to the…

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommended a range of blockbuster weight-loss drugs to treat diabetes and obesity globally for the first time on Friday, calling for cheap generic versions to be made available for people in developing countries. The new class of appetite suppressants known as GLP-1 agonists, which includes the brands Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, has grown in popularity due to their potential to help people lose considerable amounts of weight. According to WHO data, more than 3.7 million people died from overweight- or obesity-related illnesses in 2021, more than the top infectious killers combined: malaria, TB, and HIV.…

Former vice president Atiku Abubakar has described the summons of former Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, African Democratic Congress leaders, the attack on former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami, and the disruption of the Katsina Elders Forum security meeting as a “coordinated and dangerous assault on dissenting voices.” He also expressed concern about the developing authoritarian inclinations within President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Atiku made this clear in a statement posted on his official X account on Friday, saying that recent events in the country presented a major threat to Nigeria’s democratic norms. The statement partly read, “The recent events in Kaduna,…

Former Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has explained why the country’s resources are concentrated in the hands of a select few, claiming that those in charge of allocating them lack the moral character to act in the best interests of the people and that their enjoyment comes from the rudimentary accumulation of wealth. Osinbajo, who is also a pastor, gave the keynote address at the 80th birthday celebration of Bishop Mike Okonkwo of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission, or TREM, in Lagos on Thursday. Osinbajo expressed the opinion that the Nigerian church needs to wake up and preach the same…