Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Attorney-General of the Federation, AGF Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has taken over the prosecution of a former AGF, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and his son, Abdulaziz, for suspected terrorism-related offenses and illicit firearm possession. The development occurred on Wednesday at the Federal High Court in Abuja when the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, Mr. Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), informed the court that the case file had been transferred from the Department of State Services to the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation. “My lord, I was informed by counsel to the DSS that the case file has been transmitted…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) expressed worry about what it called “unnecessary litigations” and ongoing internal leadership conflicts inside political parties. It expressed concern that the trend is eroding its commitment to democratic consolidation. Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), Chairman of the Commission, voiced concern on Wednesday at a technical workshop on the modification of INEC regulations and guidelines for political parties, which was organized in collaboration with the Westminster Foundation for Democracy in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State. The technical session was held to match party guidelines with amendments made to the Electoral Act 2026 (as amended). On February…

Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points by riding their luck to survive a fiery match at Brighton. Bukayo Saka’s deflected early goal gave Mikel Arteta’s team a precious victory, especially after struggling Nottingham Forest held Manchester City to a 2-2 draw at home. Brighton had been the better team for extended stretches of time. Goalie David Raya fired a clearance directly to Carlos Baleba in the first few seconds of Arsenal’s game, but Gabriel was able to retreat and head off the line due to his feeble chip. After nine minutes, Saka’s…

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo on his 89th birthday, describing him as an elder statesman whose “towering influence” continues to shape Nigeria, Africa, and the wider global community. The President commemorated Obasanjo’s 89th birthday on March 5 in a statement released on Wednesday and signed by his special advisor to the President (Information and Strategy), Bayo Onanuga. Tinubu said he “felicitates former president and elder statesman Chief Olusegun Obasanjo on his 89th birthday,” rejoicing with the former leader, “whose towering influence in the country, Africa, and beyond is significant.” The President mentioned the courage and sacrifices of…

The Anambra State Government has approved and granted contracts worth around ₦604 million for road and infrastructure projects to promote social cohesion, economic progress, and improve citizens’ lives. This comes as the state government has approved three key events for the swearing-in of the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, and his deputy, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim, for a second term, as well as the formation of many subcommittees to facilitate their flawless implementation. According to a press statement issued on Wednesday, the Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, announced three events: an interdenominational service on Sunday, March 15; a swearing-in ceremony on…

Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the interior minister, brought social media activist Emorioloye Owolemi before the Federal High Court in Akure, Ondo State, on charges of cyberstalking. Owolemi is on trial for a two-count accusation (FHC/AK/3C/26) that involves allegedly sending threatening and disrespectful remarks to the minister through his Facebook profile. The charge sheet states that the defendant allegedly sent “grossly offensive, indecent, obscene, or menacing” electronic communications to the public on December 23, 2025, at Igbokoda in the state’s Ilaje Local Government Area. Count one reads, “That you, Emorioloye Owolemi, Male, Adult, on or about the 23rd day of December 2025,…

The US military has named its first troops killed in the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran. An “unmanned aircraft system” struck a command center in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, on Sunday after eluding air defenses, killing six soldiers. After one person died from injuries and two additional bodies were discovered among the debris, officials confirmed on Monday that the number of soldiers killed in the incident had doubled from the initial three reported by US Central Command. Since the United States military began a new conflict with Iran alongside Israel, these six are the sole known deaths. Four of…

FIFA on Wednesday confirmed the final lineup for the inter-confederation playoff tournament, announcing DR Congo as Africa’s representative. The football governing body’s decision has crushed Nigeria’s prospects of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. FIFA described the tournament rules and listed the six participant nations in an accreditation notification sent to journalists before the competition. Nigeria’s football federation had contested the result of their defeat in the CAF playoffs in November 2025, but DR Congo’s admission eliminates that possibility. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) filed a formal protest, claiming that DR Congo fielded ineligible players in the decisive match,…

The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, on Wednesday inaugurated an eight-member committee to oversee the implementation of state police and the rollout of his policing vision. Days after the Nigeria Police Council unanimously approved his appointment and made it possible for President Bola Tinubu to swear him in at the Presidential Villa, TVC reported that Disu had his first official meeting with senior police officers since his confirmation. The eight-person state police committee will be headed by Professor Olu Ogunsakin. Speaking to the force’s highest leadership, the IGP emphasized that professionalism and accountability must direct behavior and operations throughout all…

An irate mob on Tuesday reportedly set ablaze a suspected phone in the Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon in the Apata community, located in the Jos North Local Government Area. An eyewitness, Mathew Paul, who narrated how the incident occurred, stated that the suspect, believed to be armed, had allegedly snatched a phone at gunpoint before he was apprehended by residents. “The thief, a young man, collected someone’s phone this afternoon and then fired a shot into the air to scare people,” Paul said. “However, people noticed that…