Author: Vincent Osuwo

President Bola Tinubu has extended his vacation by a few more days and is anticipated to be back in Nigeria by the weekend, the presidency said on Monday. Tinubu left Nigeria on August 30 for London to start the vacation before heading to Paris, France, where he met with French President Emmanuel Macron and businessman Vincent Bolloré. In a statement issued on Monday, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, stated that Tinubu had stayed in touch with developments back home and kept directing the country’s affairs while he was away. The statement noted that Tinubu, among…

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has again emphasized that his top political goal continues to be ensuring President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in the 2027 presidential race. Wike made this known on Monday in Abuja while addressing journalists after he inspected several road projects currently underway in the FCT. The minister also rejected claims that the cross-party Rainbow Coalition, with which he is linked, was formed to cause instability within existing political parties. He called the claims “baseless,” maintaining that the coalition was created to unite people from various political backgrounds who back Tinubu’s administration. Wike noted…

The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has called on the New Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to stand by his earlier promise to step down from the 2027 presidential contest should it be proven that he left Anambra State saddled with debt.  In a Monday statement issued by its spokesman and Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, the council stated that information released by the Anambra State Government revealed that Obi took on $123.77m in external loans across his eight years as governor of the state. Alake added that the state government likewise disclosed that Obi spent roughly…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has terminated the appointment of one of its staff members for extorting candidates. The development was announced in the Board’s release bulletin on Monday, as JAMB reiterated its commitment to sanitizing the admission and examination processes. JAMB stated that the action against the unnamed staff member demonstrated that its efforts to rid the system of fraud were not limited to external fraudsters. “The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has terminated the appointment of one of its staff members for extorting unsuspecting candidates, in further demonstration of its renewed commitment to flushing out…

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has ordered Air Peace to put together a compensation package for passengers affected by a Lagos-Enugu flight that was delayed on Monday, following its preliminary investigation, which revealed that the airline had issued them the wrong notification. Inibehe Effiong, a human rights activist and lawyer, had accused Air Peace of irresponsibility and impunity after his Lagos-Enugu flight was postponed until the evening. In a post on X on Monday, Effiong stated that the delay would make him miss a scheduled court appearance in Enugu State. However, the NCAA, through its Director of Public Affairs…

Chukwuma Okoro, a Nigerian doctor and health educator widely known as Aproko Doctor, has warned that rinsing the mouth with untreated borehole water could expose individuals to bacteria linked to stomach ulcers. Aproko Doctor stated this in a video posted on X on Monday, encouraging people to verify the source and safety of the water they use to rinse their mouths, especially borehole water. “If the water you use to rinse your mouth is coming from your borehole inside your compound, this particular video is for you,” he said. He noted that untreated water may harbor bacteria, such as Helicobacter…

Nigerian entertainer and activist Charles Oputa, widely known as Charly Boy, has criticized Nigerians for what he called their inability to hold leaders accountable. In a video shared on his Instagram page on Monday, the singer stated that he had never come across a country with a greater proportion of foolish citizens than Nigeria. Charly Boy, who is also called Area Fada, went on to list what he described as the indicators of a nation in decline. “Nigeria is a country where good roads are treated as a luxury. A country where people with steady electricity are classified as the…

The Lagos State Government has instructed residents of low-lying and flood-prone communities to move to higher ground after the Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency issued a new seven-day flood alert. According to the government, this step was essential to avert the loss of lives and property. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made this known in a statement released on Monday by the ministry’s Director of Public Affairs, Kunle Adeshina. The state government stated that the alert, issued over the weekend, covers Lagos and 14 other states, with at-risk areas in Lagos including Eti-Osa, Lagos Island, Oke-Ira…

Chelsea forward Cole Palmer has pulled out of England’s squad for the first four games of the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League due to a muscle injury. The 24-year-old, who was left out of the Three Lions’ 2026 World Cup squad, was brought back by England manager Thomas Tuchel on Friday, September 18, but he will now be absent for the September and October international fixtures. On Monday, Sky Sports stated, “Cole Palmer is withdrawing from the England squad because of a muscle injury.” Palmer completed the full 90 minutes for Chelsea in their 3-0 Premier League loss to Brentford on…

England manager Thomas Tuchel has selected a 27-player squad for the first four fixtures of the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League, with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Cole Palmer among those making their return to the Three Lions squad. Tuchel made changes in eight places to his England World Cup squad. The squad was announced on Friday, September 18, before an extended international window that runs from September 21 to October 6. Alexander-Arnold, now at Real Madrid, comes back alongside his club colleague Jude Bellingham, and Chelsea forward Palmer is included as well after being left out of the 2026 World Cup squad.…