Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The governor announced his defection at a stakeholders meeting held at the government house in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. He joined a host of his colleagues who have defected to the APC this year. His defection comes a few days after sixteen members of the Rivers State House of Assembly announced their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Martin Awaewhule, speaker of the assembly, announced the defection during plenary on Friday. Amaewhule…

The Senate has authorized President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin to assist in restoring peace and stability following last weekend’s attempted coup. The endorsement was revealed on Tuesday by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during the plenary session, after examining the president’s letter in the Committee of the Whole, as stipulated by Section 5, Part II of the Constitution. Lawmakers unanimously approved the deployment, thereby providing parliamentary authorization for the regional security operation. Akpabio praised the decision as prompt, emphasizing that disturbances in any adjacent nation could swiftly unsettle the larger region. “An injury…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is celebrating her 46th birthday, reflecting on her personal journey and praying for continued guidance, wisdom, and protection for her family, friends, and constituents. In a statement on Facebook on Tuesday, the senator thanked God for the grace and strength that have defined her life so far. Natasha wrote, “Dear God, as I turn 46 today, I thank You for grace, strength, and growth. Bless my journey ahead with wisdom, courage, and compassion. “Keep my family, friends, constituents, and all well-wishers safe, and may You keep my path aligned with purpose. Amen.” Akpoti-Uduaghan also emphasized in a…

Islamic cleric Sheikh Gumi has described the kidnapping of schoolchildren as a “lesser evil” than killing troops, arguing that Nigeria must deal with robbers to avoid further bloodshed. In an interview with the BBC published on Tuesday, Gumi stated that while kidnapping minors is “evil,” it is less serious than murder, especially in cases where stolen children are subsequently released safely. “Saying that kidnapping children is a lesser evil than killing your soldiers definitely is lesser. Killing is worse than them, but they are all evil. It’s just a lesser evil. Not all evils are of the same power. He…

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has addressed claims regarding the diversion of one of its aircraft (C-130) to Burkina Faso, stating that the maneuver was a precautionary step implemented in full compliance with safety standards and international aviation regulations. NAF stated that the individuals aboard the aircraft that landed in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, are unharmed and being treated kindly by Burkinabe officials. The plane, en route to Portugal, executed a precautionary landing after the crew identified a technical issue shortly after departing from Lagos on 8 December 2025. A statement released on Tuesday by the Director of Public Relations and…

Liverpool manager Arne Slot states he is “not weak” and rejects claims that the issue with Mohamed Salah has compromised his authority. The 33-year-old winger has been excluded from the squad to play against Inter Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday after an explosive interview two days prior, in which he stated he was “thrown under the bus” by Liverpool and that his relationship with Slot had deteriorated. Slot expressed that he doesn’t share that sentiment and was “taken aback” by Salah’s remarks. Speaking in Milan on Monday evening, Slot mentioned he had “no idea” whether Salah, who inked…

Pundits have labeled Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah a “disgrace” who has created “carnage” at the club as the aftermath of his explosive interview lingers. Salah expressed that he feels he has been “thrown under the bus” after being benched for Liverpool’s last three challenging matches resulted in his omission from the squad for Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Inter Milan. The comments of the two-time Premier League champion have sparked sharp criticism from former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher and ex-Blackburn and Celtic forward Chris Sutton. “I considered it a disgrace,” Carragher expressed on Sky Sports. “Some have described it as…

President Bola Tinubu has ordered security agencies to ensure the swift release of the remaining 115 and their teachers who were kidnapped in Niger state. The president praised the security agencies for their painstaking efforts to ensure the release of 100 kidnapped students. He expressed his satisfaction at the students’ safe return. Tinubu informed the parents that the federal and Niger state governments are working together to reunite all abducted pupils with their families. “I have been briefed on the safe return of 100 students from the Catholic School in Niger State. I rejoice with Governor Umar Bago and commend…

Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo has voiced concern that the battle against Boko Haram in Nigeria has endured longer than the nation’s civil war from 1967 to 1970. He addressed the audience on Sunday during the ‘Toyin Falola Interviews’ discussion, which was broadcast live on social media. Additional panelists include Catholic Bishop Matthew Kukah of the Sokoto Diocese and Mr. Kingsley Moghalu, a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. In response to inquiries about insurgency in Nigeria, the former president stated that leadership must recognize that Nigeria requires a mix of training, equipment, intelligence, and technology to combat insurgency…

The Imo State Police Command has launched a manhunt for gunmen who killed a driver and abducted motorists in the Amala area of the Ngor-Okpala Local Government Area of the state. According to a statement by the command spokesperson, Henry Okoye, on Monday, the incident occurred around 5:50pm on December 7. According to the PPRO, the armed men were said to have emerged from a bush path and opened fire on a Toyota Highlander with number plate SMK 514 BD, killing the driver. He also disclosed that the gunmen whisked away the occupants of a Lexus RS300, marked FSD 334…