Author: Vincent Osuwo

Passengers were injured on Monday morning when a train operating on the Abuja-Kaduna rail track was involved in an incident that compelled the service to stop in the middle of its journey. The passenger train from Kaduna to Abuja did not arrive on time due to a disturbance along the busy rail line that connects the Federal Capital Territory with Kaduna State. A source within the NRC verified the situation on the condition of anonymity because it is not his responsibility to speak on such topics. Passengers on board reported that the incident occurred unexpectedly, spreading shock and panic through…

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Dele Momodu, has stated that democracy is worse under President Bola Tinubu’s administration than it was under the military leadership of late General Sani Abacha. Momodu, a former presidential candidate, made the claim on Sunday during a guest appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today. During the interview, Momodu warned that Nigeria was on the verge of becoming a one-party state, likening the current political climate to that of former military ruler Sani Abacha. The Ovation publisher also denied that opposition leaders were terrified of the president, claiming instead that the administration was afraid…

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Dele Momodu, has said that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar lacks the financial resources to compete with President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Momodu, a former presidential candidate, made the claim on Sunday during a guest appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today. During the interview, Momodu warned that Nigeria was on the verge of becoming a one-party state, likening the current political climate to that of former military ruler Sani Abacha. He also said that, despite the financial disparity between the two camps, his backing for Atiku demonstrated a commitment to…

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has been described as a political liability by Reno Omokri, ex-presidential aide to Goodluck Jonathan. Omokri, Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Mexico, warned that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar risks losing political support in his home state of Adamawa State if he chooses former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi as his running mate in the 2027 presidential election. Omokri revealed this in a post on his X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, in response to statements made by media entrepreneur Dele Momodu. While admitting that he admires Atiku, Omokri suggested that picking Obi as a running mate…

Reno Omokri, Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Mexico, has warned that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar risks losing political support in his home state of Adamawa State if he chooses former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi as his running mate in the 2027 presidential election. Omokri revealed this in a post on his X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, in response to statements made by media entrepreneur Dele Momodu. While admitting that he admires Atiku, Omokri suggested that picking Obi as a running mate may alienate people in the country’s north, where religion and historical events frequently impact political decisions. “With all…

A crowd stampede disrupted the distribution of empowerment items at the Renewed Hope South-East Youth Tour on Saturday in Owerri, Imo State, as many young people attended the City Boy Movement-organized event. The group, on the other hand, hailed the two-day event as a success, citing the large participation of youths, entrepreneurs, community leaders, and other stakeholders from around the South-East. In a statement issued on Sunday, the National Publicity Secretary of the movement, Emana-Amawhe, said the program was designed to engage young Nigerians on governance and economic opportunities under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu. According to…

A fire at a government-run hospital in eastern India killed at least ten severely ill patients who had been admitted to the trauma care unit, officials said Monday. Building fires is widespread in India due to a lack of firefighting equipment and a general disregard for safety laws. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi informed reporters that the fire broke out early Monday on the first floor of the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack, Odisha. “A short circuit caused the fire in the trauma ICU ward where patients were being treated,” he said, adding that 23 patients were present…

A fire disaster at the popular Terminus Market in Jos, Plateau State, on Saturday night destroyed over 10 shops despite the swift response of firefighters and emergency teams. The fire, which apparently started about 10:00 p.m., blasted dense plumes of smoke into the night sky as flames swept over areas of the market, destroying businesses and merchandise. Silas Lawrenzo, an eyewitness, stated that emergency responders’ rapid involvement helped keep the inferno from growing into a larger calamity. “Their swift action limited the damage and averted what could have turned into widespread destruction across the market,” he said. Emergency teams from…

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi on Sunday, condemned the disruption of the African Democratic Congress secretariat’s opening in Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State, calling it “an attack on democracy itself.” Obi stated in a statement released through X that the attack by alleged thugs indicated a disturbing erosion in the country’s democratic ideals. “What occurred at the ADC office in Bakassi, Cross River State, is not merely an attack on a political party; it is an attack on democracy itself,” he said. “When thugs can storm a party office and destroy property without facing arrest, it reflects…

Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another won Best Picture at the 98th Academy Awards, which were held on Sunday night in Los Angeles, California. The film also won Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Film Editing. Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, which received the most nominations (16), won multiple honors, including Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Cinematography. Other significant victories included Jessie Buckley, who won Best Actress for Hamnet, and Sean Penn, who won Best Supporting Actor for One Battle After Another. Amy Madigan won Best Supporting Actress for Weapons.…