Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Kaduna State Police Command has urged politicians and their followers not to disrupt Saturday’s bye-elections in portions of the state. Sabon Gari, Zaria, Chikun, and Kajuru councils have all been affected. The command emphasised that anyone caught inciting disturbance, regardless of status, would be arrested and prosecuted. In a statement released in Kaduna on Saturday, the command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, said the police had received “credible intelligence” that some political stakeholders and their loyalists were planning to cause crises during the polls. According to him, the police would not hesitate to deal decisively with troublemakers. “Let it be…

The Anambra State Police Command stated that it has shut off flashpoint locations to provide adequate security coverage before, during, and after Saturday’s byelections in the state. Bye-elections are being held in Anambra South Senatorial District to elect a senator and in the Onitsha North 1 constituency for the state House of Assembly. The command’s spokesman, Tochukwu Ikenga, stated in a press release on Saturday that the reinforcement aims to enhance the existing security architecture in the affected areas and ensure a smooth, peaceful, and credible voting process. He said, “As part of the build-up to the forthcoming bye-election in…

Former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal, on Friday, was received by thousands of cheering supporters from Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara states. According to political analysts, the massive reception could be a calculated display of strength ahead of the 2027 general elections, signalling Tambuwal’s intent to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress. The lawmaker drew a vibrant crowd of party loyalists, women’s groups, and youth organisations, who filled the streets with chants and banners proclaiming their determination to unseat the APC. The procession, marked by solidarity songs, highlighted Tambuwal’s enduring influence and his strategic mobilisation for the upcoming electoral battle. Speaking…

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has put an end to rumours about the Super Falcons’ unpaid incentives, claiming that all outstanding payments were made prior to the team’s final match against Morocco. Bukola Olopade, the NSC Director-General, corroborated this information during an appearance on Arise TV on Friday. Olopade said, “I can confirm authoritatively that all their bonuses have been paid. I spoke with Ajibade yesterday and with the NFF, and everybody is on the same page.” However, there appears to be a discrepancy, as Olopade stated that one or two players may not have received their bonuses due to…

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has stated that some parents defending a Rivers State pastor arrested for flogging children during a “spiritual cleansing” need counselling. Nwamaka Ikediashi, NAPTIP’s Rivers State official, made the comment during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Friday, while he was providing an update on the event. Ikediashi described the flogging as “a total case of child abuse”, pointing out that the parents were also victims. NAPTIP said, “The parents are victims, and they are supposed to be made to understand the implications of this whole thing,…

Petr Čech, a former Chelsea and Arsenal goalkeeper, and his wife, Martina, have announced their separation after 26 years of marriage. The 43-year-old football great made the emotional revelation on Instagram, alongside a black-and-white photo of Martina kissing him on the cheek. On Thursday, Čech posted, “Martina and I are saddened to share that we are separating after 26 years together.” We remain best friends and are extremely proud of our two children.” The pair, who met as teenagers in 1999 and married in 2003, has a daughter, Adela, 17, and a son, Damian, 16. Čech missed Adela’s birth in…

The Catholic Diocese of Auchi in Edo State on Friday urged President Bola Tinubu, Governor Monday Okpebholo, and security agencies to assist in the release of two seminarians from the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary in Ivhianokpodi Agenebode, Etsako East local government area. The seminarians were kidnapped on the night of July 10, 2025, and have spent 35 days in their captors’ den. In a recent viral video, the two juveniles are seen holding dried human skulls and pleading for donations to be raised for their release. In a statement, the diocese’s Director of Communication, Rev. Fr Peter Egielewa, stated that…

Former governor of Sokoto State and senator representing Sokoto South Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has promised not to be silenced by what he termed as intimidation and blackmail following his release on bail by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The EFCC interrogated Tambuwal and detained him for a night over an alleged N189 billion fraud. He was later released under administrative bail. Tambuwal, who returned to Sokoto on Thursday to a hero’s welcome from thousands of supporters, spoke to the roaring audience at his home, vowing to continue the struggle for “equitable and democratic governance” in the state. “I cannot…

Former governor of Sokoto State Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal received a rousing welcome from residents of the state following his recent encounter with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Cheering crowds lined the streets as the former governor of Sokoto State entered the city, according to videos published on his official X account. Tambuwal described the welcome in a post that accompanied the video as a gesture he values greatly. He wrote, “I am deeply grateful to the good people of Sokoto for the warm reception and outpouring of love upon my arrival in Sokoto this afternoon. This is one…

Gospel music minister Mercy Chinwo and her husband, Pastor Blessed, have announced the birth of their second child. Mercy Chinwo disclosed the news on Friday via her official Instagram page with beautiful pictures of her pregnancy. Chronicle NG reports that the couple celebrated their third wedding anniversary a few days ago. “The Lord has done it again! He has added to our joy… multiplied our laughter… and blessed us with the precious gift of a second baby,” she wrote. The ‘Excess Love’ crooner also offered heartfelt prayers, “His name will be lifted in our lineage forever.” She also utilised the…