Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Peoples Democratic Party Faction headed by Taminu Turaki, SAN, has headed to the Supreme Court hours after the Court of Appeal, Abuja, upheld the judgment of the Federal High Court restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission from recognizing the outcome of the party’s national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, and upheld the suspension of Kamaldeen Ajibade (SAN) and other top party officials. In a statement, the PDP’s national publicity secretary, Ini Ememobong, stressed that the convention is a party internal issue. However, the camp of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has appealed for party…

Manchester City will meet Liverpool in a thrilling FA Cup quarterfinal, while Arsenal will go to Southampton in their pursuit of a quadruple this season. Monday’s last-eight draw also gave Chelsea a home tie against League One giant-killers Port Vale, who surprised Sunderland with a 1-0 win in the fifth round on Sunday. West Ham or Brentford, who play on Monday, will host Leeds in the other quarterfinal. However, City’s most recent clash with rivals Liverpool is the round’s standout fixture. Pep Guardiola’s side has already defeated Liverpool twice this season, 3-0 in Manchester in November and 2-1 at Anfield…

The State Department issued a warning Monday about a potential danger to US institutions and schools in Nigeria, encouraging Americans to take measures. “The United States embassy in Abuja informs US citizens of a possible terrorist threat against US facilities and US-affiliated schools in Nigeria,” it said in a notice. “Increasing awareness of your surroundings, avoiding predictable routines, and reviewing general security precautions with your family can help reduce your risk,” it said. The embassy did not reveal the source of the threat. President Donald Trump on Christmas Day ordered bombings of terrorists’ hideouts in Sokoto State, Nigeria. The attack…

Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has hailed the Court of Appeal decision voiding the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) convention held in Ibadan on November 15 and 16, 2025. The appeal court concluded on Monday that the party acted incorrectly by proceeding with the convention despite a court order ordering compliance with stipulations imposed by the Federal High Court. In Abuja, Wike praised the ruling as a victory for the rule of law and urged party members to prioritize reconciliation over litigation. However, he cautioned that taking the case to the Supreme Court could harm the party, especially…

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). His defection was confirmed on Monday in a statement issued by the governor’s media aide, Nuhu Anka, who said the defection followed his principal’s engagements with party leaders, elders, and supporters in the state. “The government and PDP family of Zamfara State wish to formally inform the general public of an important political development following extensive consultations with stakeholders, political leaders, elders, and supporters across the state. “After careful consideration, and in the overriding interest of stability, progress, and the sustainable…

Thirty months after recalling all Nigerian ambassadors, and 15 months before the end of its four-year tenure, the Tinubu administration on March 6, 2026, unveiled ambassadors for Nigeria. In the first place, the recall of the ambassadors in September 2023 was myopic. It resulted in the country having no ambassadors at a time the world was on the boil, and our West African region was falling apart. Thirty months after recalling all Nigerian ambassadors, and 15 months before the end of its four-year tenure, the Tinubu administration on March 6, 2026, unveiled ambassadors for Nigeria. In the first place, the…

African Democratic Congress chieftain Peter Obi has expressed concern about the continued detention of former Kaduna State Governor Malam Nasir El-Rufai and former Attorney General of the Federation Abubakar Malami, accusing the Tinubu administration of using criminal prosecution as a political weapon against opposition figures. Obi made the claim in a statement posted on X on Monday, demanding the government immediately cease what he described as political opponents’ persecution camouflaged as legitimate legal action. “The current administration must put an end to the blatant persecution of political opponents disguised as criminal prosecution. “The integrity of the rule of law in…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has remitted a total of N1,570,671,200 to computer-based test centers that participated in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination registration exercise. The disclosure was contained in a bulletin released by the board and signed by its public communication advisor, Fabian Benjamin. JAMB said the payment represents the N700 registration fee collected on behalf of CBT centers from candidates during the UTME registration process. It explained that it collects the N700 registration fee together with the ePIN registration charge and remits the total directly to accredited CBT centers on a weekly basis. “In line…

The Campeonato Mineiro final between Cruzeiro and their fierce local rivals, Atlético Mineiro, devolved into chaos, resulting in 23 red cards for both teams in Brazil. The conflict on Sunday in Belo Horizonte began deep in stoppage time of Cruzeiro’s 1-0 victory when Atlético’s goalkeeper Everson rugby-tackled Christian to the ground after the midfielder clashed with him while disputing a ball that the goalie had dropped. Everson kneeled on Christian, catching his face before shouting at his prone opponent and exerting pressure to Christian’s back. Cruzeiro teammates reacted angrily, confronting Everson and pushing him into the net, sparking a melee.…

The Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal filed by a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by former Minister of Special Duties Kabiru Turaki, SAN, challenging the Federal High Court’s jurisdiction to hear a suit over the party’s planned convention in Ibadan on November 15 and 16, 2026. A three-man panel of the Appeal Court is ruling on nine harmonized appeals filed by the Turaki-led section of the PDP, including one contesting a court order prohibiting the party from conducting its scheduled national convention on November 14 and 15, 2025. In a majority vote, the appellate court upheld…