Author: Vincent Osuwo

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar urged the National Assembly on Wednesday to swiftly review the Electoral Act, warning that a contentious section might erode election credibility if left unchecked. He expressed his worries in a statement written by his senior special assistant on public communication, Phrank Shaibu. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain notably criticized Section 63 of the act, which enables a ballot paper without an official mark to be counted at the discretion of a returning officer—a clause he claimed invites manipulation. He believes that politicians should have done a better job of ensuring the ballot’s integrity. He…

Iran and its commitment not to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as long as a US naval blockade remained in place were affirmed Thursday, despite a cease-fire extension, as the Gulf republic announced the seizure of two ships attempting to cross the crucial waterway. Late Wednesday, US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that it had also “directed 31 vessels to turn around or return to port” as part of its own “blockade against Iran.” As the clock raced toward a resumption of the region’s war, US President Donald Trump indicated Tuesday that he would keep the truce in place to give…

Manchester City continued their march towards the Premier League title with a victory at Turf Moor, moving Pep Guardiola’s side to the top of the table and relegating Burnley to the Championship. City have found form at the right time and appear to be in a bad mood, clawing back nine points on Arsenal in less than two weeks to narrowly lead the league in goals scored. Guardiola’s side had not been in the top spot since the first week of the season, but an 11-game unbeaten streak has seen them overtake the Gunners with five games remaining. Erling Haaland,…

The Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the remand of six defendants in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) after they were arraigned on a 13-count charge bordering on alleged terrorism on Wednesday. At the start of the hearing at approximately 1:46 pm, the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), notified the court that the charge was ready and requested permission to read it to the defendants. Proceedings were temporarily halted when the third defendant informed the court that his lawyer was unavailable, while counsel for the sixth defendant stated that his client only understood…

Adebayo Adelabu, the minister of power, has resigned his position in the federal government to pursue his governorship ambition in Oyo State. In a resignation letter dated April 22, 2026, and addressed to President Bola Tinubu, he said the decision would take effect from April 30, 2026, to allow for a smooth transition. The letter stated that he was stepping down with “a deep sense of honor and profound gratitude.” He wrote, “I write with a deep sense of honor and profound gratitude to formally tender my resignation as the Honorable Minister of Power of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.…

John Arum Azi, the abducted University of Jos (UNIJOS) student, has been released from the den of his kidnappers and united with his family. Arum’s release from captivity on Wednesday was disclosed by his family in a video shared on social media. The UNIJOS student was abducted by terrorists on his way to Zaria, Kaduna State, from Jos, Plateau State. His abductors, in a video clip that attracted national condemnation, brutalized the victim and threatened to kill him if a ransom of N30 million was not paid. However, after negotiations with the family, the ransom was reduced to N6 million.…

The federal government has announced the death of Mohammed Mahmud Lele, Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Algeria, at the age of 50. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed this in a statement made in Abuja on Wednesday by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa. According to the government, Lele died in the early hours of April 19, 2026, in Ankara, Turkey, following a long illness. The late ambassador was praised by the ministry as a committed officer who distinguished himself in service to the country. “The late Ambassador Lele, until his death after a protracted illness, was the Director in charge of the Middle…

Heavily armed police operatives stormed the Obanta Club in Ijebu-Ode, the headquarters of the Ijebu-Ode Local Government area of Ogun State, and cordoned off the residence of former governor Gbenga Daniel in GRA, disrupting a planned political gathering of his supporters. An armored personnel carrier (APC) was spotted at the area, highlighting the significant security presence that caused terror in the neighborhood. According to sources, the operatives allegedly disrupted a scheduled BAT/OGD Community Assessment and Review protest organized by the previous governor. The BAT/OGD Movement (Bola Ahmed Tinubu/Otunba Gbenga Daniel) is a grassroots political movement that is mobilizing support for…

Oluwasola Adebayo, a middle-aged woman, died after reportedly drooping while accompanying her child to a Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) center in Ilara-Mokin, Ifedore Local Government Area, Ondo State. According to Channels Television, the incident occurred on Tuesday and caused uncertainty in the community because eyewitnesses reported that she began to feel weak immediately after arriving near the examination venue before collapsing. It was stated that she was declared dead on the scene despite attempts to revive her. At the time of the occurrence, her child was apparently writing the UTME inside the examination hall, ignorant of the catastrophe unfolding…

The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State Tijani Fatai, has warned officers against checking civilians’ cell phones, stating that such acts are not permissible under existing policing rules. Fatai issued the command in a video posted by News Central TV on Tuesday, emphasizing professionalism and respect for residents’ rights during police operations. He stated that officers have nothing to fear from being recorded provided they follow the rules and that accountability applies to both sides. “When we know that what we are doing is the right thing, we shouldn’t entertain any fears of anybody recording us. You can record us.…