Author: Vincent Osuwo

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has reportedly lost his father, Sunday Ndidi, who died on Tuesday following a road crash. According to reports, the retired military officer was involved in an accident in Umunede, Delta State, and was confirmed dead after being rushed to a hospital in Agbor, also in Delta State. Ndidi’s club, Besiktas, confirmed the death on Tuesday. “We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of our footballer Wilfred Ndidi’s esteemed father, Sunday Ndidi, in a fatal traffic accident,” the club said in a statement released via their official X account. “May Allah grant mercy…

The National Industrial Court, Abuja, has ordered workers under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to immediately call off their ongoing strike and return to their duty posts. The court, in a verdict given by Justice Emmanuel Subilim, based its conclusion on the fact that permitting workers to engage in an industrial action while the facts of the case are already awaiting judicial attention amounted to self-help. The court stated that, while the FCT labor force has the constitutional right to engage in industrial action, this right is limited. Referring to Section 18(1)(b) of the Trade Dispute Act, Justice Subilim…

An aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has denied that the minister was fleeing demonstrators during a demonstration in Abuja on Monday, claiming that he just chose an alternate route after protesters blocked the main gate. According to ARISE TV on Tuesday, the minister’s aide, Lere Olayinka, stated that Wike did not retreat from the aggrieved workers, despite viral videos spreading on social media. He was quoted to have said, “The minister was not running away from anything. The entrance of the secretariat was barricaded by the protesters, and instead of instructing security to…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has revealed that it arrested 336 suspects for offenses related to cannabis sativa, popularly known as Indian hemp, in Ondo State in 2025. During a courtesy visit to Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in Akure, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.), Chairman and CEO of the NDLEA, revealed that the agency seized 22,316 kilograms of illicit drugs and destroyed 207,000 kilograms of cannabis from plantations and farms in the state. Marwa emphasized that drug abuse has devastating consequences for families and communities. He said, “Drug use has had devastating consequences on our families and…

The hometown of Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, Madagali, was invaded early Tuesday by suspected terrorists, who kidnapped six family members. SP Suleiman Nguroje, spokesman for the state Police Command, stated this in a statement issued Tuesday morning. According to Nguroje, a police and military rescue squad is hunting for the abducted family members. The statement reads, “The Adamawa State Police Command has confirmed an attack on Gare Village, Pallam District, Madagali Local Government Area, in the early hours of today by suspected terrorists, which led to the abduction of six (6) family members and the rustling of livestock. “Upon…

Bayern Munich are in talks with England striker Harry Kane over a potential contract extension, the club’s sporting director Max Eberl has confirmed. Kane the German champions from Tottenham Hotspur in August 2023 on a four-year deal worth an initial €100m (£86.4m). Since his arrival in Munich, Kane has enjoyed a prolific spell, scoring 119 goals and providing 30 assists in 126 appearances across all competitions. According to BBC Sports on Tuesday, Eberl said, ”We’re talking to Harry, we’re talking,” Eberl said at a Bundesliga event in Frankfurt. “Everyone knows at some point a decision has to be made.” In…

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria in Abuja has scheduled a ruling for today (Tuesday) regarding a lawsuit brought by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the FCT Administration against the leaders of the Joint Union Action Committee. Justice E.D. Subilim adjourned the case after listening to the arguments presented by the attorneys for both sides. The plaintiffs had summoned the JUAC Chairman, Rifkatu Iortyer, and the Secretary, Abdullahi Umar Saleh, to court in case number NICN/ABJ/17/2026, requesting an interim injunction to prevent the defendants and their representatives from initiating any industrial action, picketing, or lockout.…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) claims that with Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s defection, the party now has a strong leader in the state and is more united. The party also claims that since Fubara joined the APC, the oil-rich state’s people have embraced the ruling party with growing membership. Meanwhile, the APC National Working Committee has formed committees to conduct delegate congresses and party public relations. Shehu Dange, Chairman of the Congress and Primary Committee for Ahoada East State Constituency II, stated that Fubara’s inclusion in the ruling party has strengthened and endeared the party to the people of…

Residents of Gowon Estate in Lagos State’s Egbeda region protested at the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company’s office on Monday, citing a lengthy power outage that has left parts of the area in darkness for months. Protesters gathered outside the IKEDC office in the Ponle neighborhood of the town, demanding that electricity be restored to their houses immediately. According to them, numerous streets along 34 Road, including B Close, C Close, D Close, and F Close, have been without electricity since October 12, 2025, due to the breakdown of a 500 KVA transformer supplying the area. The demonstrators also accused the…

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu or the ruling party enticed opposition governors to defect, insisting that recent political shifts are voluntary decisions made by leaders seeking to align with the administration’s agenda. Felix Morka, the APC National Publicity Secretary, stated this on Monday while appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today. Speaking on whether the APC and Tinubu actively lured opposition governors, Morka firmly refuted the allegation. “Nobody is baiting anyone. These eminent leaders in our country who are joining our party do so on their own volition. No one is baiting anyone. Look,…