Author: Vincent Osuwo

The federal government of Nigeria has hinted at probable sanctions against South African firms operating in Nigeria, including telecommunications giants MTN, as outrage mounts over the ongoing harassment and attacks on Nigerians living in South Africa. Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Minister of Foreign Affairs, made the announcement on Thursday while addressing concerns over escalating anti-migrant assaults in South Africa and the evacuation of Nigerians. The minister stated that Nigeria has exhibited caution and is continuing to pursue diplomatic engagements but warned that if the attacks continue, the government may be forced to consider other actions. “As I indicated before, there are…

Senator Adams Oshiomhole has said that he never alleged that signatures were forged during the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, PDP lawmaker representing Kogi Central. In a statement by Oshiomhole yesterday, he said, “My attention has been brought to an obvious misrepresentation of the statement I made during the course of my interview on AIT ‘Politics Today’ broadcast on Monday, 15th June 2026. “To set the records straight, I wish to make the following clarifications. ‘”The insinuation that I said signatures of senators were forged is a complete misrepresentation of what I actually said. “I agree absolutely with the spokesperson…

Senator Ireti Kingibe has distanced herself from the Senate committee report that recommended disciplinary action against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, noting that she was surprised seeing the photocopy of her signature on the report. She mentioned this in an interview with Arise TV on Wednesday, when she also criticized the National Assembly for failing to adequately control the executive branch of government. In response to the controversy surrounding Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s (Kogi Central) suspension, Senator Ireti Kingibe explained that, while she attended a meeting of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, she left shortly after to attend a…

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has exempted its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and vice-presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, from the party’s recently established anti-defection pledge aimed at discouraging elected officials from quitting the platform after winning elections.  The National Secretary of the party, Ikenna Enekweizu, stated this on Wednesday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he defended the policy against complaints that it breaches constitutional restrictions. According to Enekweizu, the demand for candidates to sign an oath of fidelity is justified by the party’s constitution and is designed to defend the NDC from the wave of defections that…

US President Donald Trump has berated critics of his deal with Iran on Thursday, calling those who accused him of offering concessions to end the war “fools” ahead of negotiations in Switzerland on implementing the deal. Oil prices nosedived after Trump and his Iranian counterpart separately signed their accord to end the Middle East war, with the Strait of Hormuz to reopen but two months of negotiations lying ahead. Following uncertainty over whether the pact struck earlier this week would be formally signed, Trump signed it in thick black ink at a candlelit supper with French President Emmanuel Macron on…

Real Madrid confirmed the signing of defender Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool on Thursday on a four-year deal at the end of his contract at Anfield. Madrid and centre-back Konate “reached an agreement for him to become a Real Madrid player for the next four seasons, until June 30, 2030,” said the Spanish giants in a statement. The 27-year-old defender joined Liverpool from RB Leipzig in 2021, where he won the Premier League in 2025 and the FA Cup in 2022, among other achievements. He joins a Real Madrid team that has already added Jose Mourinho as coach, Spain left-back Marc…

Liverpool are set to sign winger Victor Munoz from Osasuna by activating his 40m euro (£34.5m) release clause. The 22-year-old is included in Spain’s World Cup team, and his medical examination occurred on Wednesday, with Liverpool dispatching personnel to the United States. Munoz, who had his international debut in March, is capable of playing on either wing and is anticipated to sign a six-year contract at Anfield. Liverpool will settle the payment in two parts. Newcastle were in deep negotiations to acquire the forward following their sale of Anthony Gordon to Barcelona, yet Liverpool have triumphed in securing Munoz, who…

US President Donald Trump and Iran’s Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday signed an initial deal to end the war. As part of the 14-point memo, both sides commit to further talks to reach a final agreement over the next 60 days – “extendable with mutual consent”, the deal says. It also includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a $300bn (£224bn) plan for Iran’s “reconstruction”, and the US terminating “all types of sanctions” on Iran. However, key questions around Iran’s nuclear programme are being left to the next stage of negotiations. Trump, who has warned Iran to stick to the terms of…

US President Donald Trump and Iran’s Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday signed an initial deal to end the war. As part of the 14-point memo, both sides commit to further talks to reach a final agreement over the next 60 days – “extendable with mutual consent”, the deal says. It also includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a $300bn (£224bn) plan for Iran’s “reconstruction”, and the US terminating “all types of sanctions” on Iran. However, key questions around Iran’s nuclear programme are being left to the next stage of negotiations. Trump, who has warned Iran to stick to the terms of…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has defended the detention and prosecution of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, insisting that its actions are in tandem with the law and not politics. The ICPC’s reaction followed the announcement by the El-Rufai Support Group Association that it had engaged Vanguard Africa, a Washington DC-based international advocacy firm, to lead a campaign highlighting what it described as the erosion of the rule of law and abuse of due process in Nigeria. Speaking with the press on Wednesday, the ICPC spokesman, John Odey, said the commission was not disturbed…