Author: Vincent Osuwo

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has reiterated his long-held view that he will retire from active politics after serving as governor, stating that he has no presidential, vice-presidential, or senatorial ambitions after that. Otti said this on Friday at the Government House in Umuahia, in response to a viral video in which someone chastised him for his recent visit to Nnamdi Kanu at the Sokoto Correctional Centre, suggesting that he was harboring presidential or vice-presidential ambitions once his tenure ended. While conceding that disagreement is a natural aspect of democracy, the governor stated that everyone has the freedom to…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has urged President Bola Tinubu to ensure that the proposed ₦58.18 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill delivers a measurable and positive impact on the lives of ordinary Nigerians. Speaking on Tinubu’s budget presentation at the joint sitting of the National Assembly on Friday, the senator described the session as significant but cautioned against an overemphasis on headline figures at the expense of outcomes. Natasha also warned that fiscal size alone cannot resolve the country’s deep-seated development challenges. “Of all the lengthy speeches, one line by Mr. President struck me deeply. “It’s not the size of the budget but…

Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City “must be prepared” to plan for his exit and eventual replacement but insists he is far from finished with the club. It is known that City has begun the process of selecting prospects to replace the Spaniard, despite uncertainty about his future with the club. Meanwhile, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, who was previously Guardiola’s assistant at City, has stated that stories portraying him as a potential successor to the Spaniard are “100% speculation.” Guardiola signed a new contract in November 2024 that will expire at the end of the 2026-27 season. Speaking on Friday, the…

Jake Paul went to the hospital with a possible broken jaw after being stopped by Anthony Joshua in their heavyweight fight in Miami. The American fought the two-time heavyweight world champion for six rounds but was unable to beat the count after multiple knockdowns. The YouTuber-turned-boxer was knocked down twice in the fifth and sixth rounds, and in his post-fight statements, he stated that he believed his jaw was “definitely” fractured. The 28-year-old was unable to attend the post-fight news conference, and Most Valuable Promotions chief Nakisa Bidarian said Paul had been hospitalized. “We think he broke his jaw. But…

British heavyweight Anthony Joshua required six rounds to defeat boxing newcomer Jake Paul, who spent a significant portion of the bout in defense mode in one of the most notable mismatches in the sport’s history. Joshua appeared more frustrated as Paul continually evaded him, circling the ring for extended periods, until the two-time world champion finally took control by flooring the YouTuber-turned-boxer twice in the fifth round. Paul was down once more in the sixth when Joshua delivered a strong and precise right hand that abruptly ended a surreal night at Miami’s Kaseya Center. The American failed to beat the…

The Bauchi State Government has announced the temporary closure and diversion of key main routes in the metropolis ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s condolence visit. According to the government, the president will visit Bauchi to sympathize with the family and followers of Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, a prominent Islamic scholar who died recently. Mukhtar Gidado, the governor’s special adviser on media and publicity, stated this in a statement issued late Friday. According to the announcement, main highways leading to the Sheikh’s mosque and other strategic places would be closed or redirected from 1pm to 6pm on Saturday for security and…

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai captured two pickup vans suspected of transporting logistics supplies to Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Borno State. Lt. Colonel Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer for Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai, confirmed this in a statement issued on Friday. According to him, many items were recovered, including two civilian vehicles, 31 spare tires, 23 spare rims, two bicycles, 12 ignition key starters, three alternators, two bags of flour, one mattress, five bags of charcoal, 34 tubers of yam, two blankets, two nylons of garri, assorted adult and children’s clothing, one power…

Gunmen kidnapped nine people on Friday, including a woman and her three children, from Inele-Ugoh, a village in the Igah Ikeje community, Olamaboro Local Government Area, Kogi State. According to reports, more than 40 armed men stormed the village early Friday morning. The mother and her three children were reportedly on their way to another community for a burial when the gunmen apprehended them and led them into the jungle. Five more people were reportedly kidnapped from their fields during the incident. According to an eyewitness, the number of attackers and the weaponry they carried intimidated local vigilante members into…

President Bola Tinubu has warned that his administration will not spare terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, or their backers. He also announced a renewed drive against violent crime as part of a comprehensive overhaul of the country’s security architecture. Tinubu made the commitment while presenting the N58.18 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly on Friday. Hours earlier, Vice President Kashim Shettima presided over the first emergency meeting of the Federal Executive Council, which approved the budget framework. The proposed budget is entitled ‘Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience, and Shared Prosperity.’ The President set aside N5.41 trillion…

Genoa head coach Daniele De Rossi feels Atalanta will miss Ademola Lookman when the teams meet in Serie A this weekend and during the AFCON, characterizing the Nigerian winger as a key player. Genoa welcomes Atalanta on Sunday in a matchday 16 clash, with the visitors missing Lookman, who has left to represent Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON. De Rossi freely confessed that the Atalanta winger is the type of player that any coach wants available, regardless of form. “I confess that if I were to coach Lookman, I’d always want him on the pitch because in…