Author: Vincent Osuwo

Former Bayelsa State Governor Timipre Sylva has yet to return to the country, months after his Abuja home was searched by Defence Intelligence Agency operatives. The raid was reportedly linked to investigations into President Bola Tinubu’s suspected coup attempt. Sylva, who was also declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for alleged $14,859,257 fraud, could be tried in absentia for financial crimes. Top officials from the Department of State Services and the EFCC told one of our correspondents that the former governor was currently being pursued by the International Criminal Police Organization and other Nigerian crime-fighting partners. In…

The Oyo State Police Command has detained seven terrorists in connection with the attack of the Old Oyo National Park in the Oloka region of the state’s Orire Local Government region, as well as the killing of five service officials. On Saturday, the State Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, made a statement in Ibadan, the state capital, revealing this. Chronicle NG reports that the terrorist group invaded the Old Oyo National Park office on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, around 9:00 pm on motorcycles, armed with sophisticated firearms, and launched a violent attack on forest rangers and other personnel. The…

Dr. Bello Matawalle, Minister of State for Defence, has expressed strong confidence that President Bola Tinubu will win a clear victory in the 2027 presidential election, asking Nigerians and political players to support the President’s reform plan. Speaking at his Abuja residence on Saturday, Dr. Matawalle stated that President Tinubu’s leadership and policy direction had put the country on the path to economic stability, institutional strengthening, and national togetherness. The minister warned against what he called premature political maneuvers and power battles aimed at undermining the existing administration, claiming that such acts are self-serving and harmful to Nigeria’s democratic stability.…

Bournemouth beat Wolves at Molineux thanks to Eli Junior Kroupi’s powerful first-half strike, giving them back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time since September. Last-gasp winners against Liverpool last weekend, the Cherries struggled to test Jose Sa before the half-hour mark but seized the lead when Kroupi rifled a powerful, looping shot over the Wolves goalkeeper from just inside the penalty box. Alex Scott sealed all three points for Bournemouth late in the second half by converting Cherries debutant Rayan’s low cross from the left. The outcome was perhaps harsh on ailing Wolves, who created numerous chances as they…

Arsenal increased their lead at the top of the table to seven points with a victory over Leeds United, their first league win in four Premier League games. Noni Madueke was not supposed to start the game and was a late substitute for winger Bukayo Saka, who limped out of the warm-up due to a hip injury. And Madueke, who has had to play as a backup for the majority of the season, seized his opportunity to impress when he curled in a beautiful cross for Martin Zubimendi to head Arsenal ahead. The home side started strongly, but Arsenal pressed…

Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, the lead counsel for the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has classified a sit-at-home slated for Monday, February 2, as bogus and fraudulent, encouraging South-East citizens to ignore it. Recall that a statement allegedly signed by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, was captioned “IPOB declares Biafra-wide solidarity lockdown on Monday, February 2, 2026, in unwavering support for Onitsha traders and demand for Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s immediate release.” It read, “The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, under the leadership of our leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, hereby declares a Biafra-wide solidarity strike, a complete lockdown of all…

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has resorted to social media to share her thoughts on the marketing approach for her films. The actress, noted for her dancing and hilarious marketing strategies for her films, is currently the highest-grossing Nollywood filmmaker. In a series of posts on her Instagram story on Saturday, the actress emphasized that she is not obstructing anyone’s growth and that it only makes sense if they all achieve together. She said, “I’m not the one hindering your progress. Ka rin ka po, yiye nin ye ni.” She went on to say that the sky is vast…

The Ondo State Police Command arrested suspected human traffickers and rescued 14 victims in separate operations across the state, according to a statement issued on Saturday by its Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh. The arrests were part of intelligence-led operations to combat human trafficking and fraud-related crimes in the state. “In a sustained effort to curb human trafficking and other fraud-related crimes, the Ondo State Police Command has recorded a major operational success with the arrest of suspected human traffickers and the rescue of 14 victims in Ondo State,” the statement said. It stated that on Thursday, January…

Femi Kuti has expressed sadness over the renewed comparisons between contemporary Nigerian musicians and his late father, Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, describing the debate as unnecessary and unhelpful. Femi stated this during an interview on Arise TV, shared on X on Saturday, stressing that he would not be drawn into celebrity rivalry discussions at a time when Nigeria is grappling with more pressing national challenges. He said, “I’m sure you have seen I’ve not said anything. Fela is our father, I think. I would say all, even the younger artists, respect him, and I don’t think it was an issue…

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola delivered a three-minute address in support of the Palestinian people at a charity performance in Barcelona on Thursday night. Guardiola spoke at the Act x Palestine event at the Palau Sant Jordi, the day after Manchester City’s 2-0 Champions League victory over Galatasaray. The event marked the culmination of the Act x Palestine mobilization campaign, which was organized by Palestinian human rights organizations and a network of European companies. Guardiola, dressed in a black and white keffiyeh, a symbol of Palestinian identity, addressed the audience at the beginning of the show. “Good evening, salam alaikum,…