Author: Vincent Osuwo

Kenneth Okonkwo, a member of the African Democratic Congress’s (ADC) National Working Committee, has described the recent attack on the party’s leaders in Benin City “genocide against political opponents” and an attempt at assassination. Okonkwo said that the attackers were connected to government officials in an interview with ARISE NEWS. “This was an assassination attempt by people I can describe as either the governmental people or their agents. This is genocide against political opponents,” he said. Okonkwo also alleged that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was working to weaken opposition parties in a bid to impose a one-party system…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revised the timetable for the 2027 general election, shifting the presidential and National Assembly polls to January and the governorship and state assembly elections to February. Malam Mohammed Kudu Haruna, national commissioner and chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, said in a statement released on Wednesday that the commission has approved a revised timetable and schedule of activities in response to modifications in the election law. In accordance with the Electoral Act of 2022, INEC had previously scheduled the presidential and national assembly elections for Saturday, February 20, 2027, and the…

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in 2023, has condemned the gunmen’s attack in Benin City, Edo State, saying the incident underscores growing concerns about the health of Nigeria’s democracy. Following the attack at the home of former APC National Chairman John Odigie-Oyegun, where gunmen allegedly opened fire and riddled the gate and many vehicles with bullets, Obi was heard speaking in a video that went viral online. “This is where our democracy has reached. A former governor, and you can see what happened in front of his house, where hoodlums came shooting,” Obi said in the…

Pastor Peter Akpe, the recently sworn-in deputy governor of Bayelsa State, has promised a term based on service, humility, and group responsibility, saying that his position is a vocation to serve the people rather than a stage for personal glory. At a reception ceremony in the DSP Alamieyeseigha Memorial Banquet Hall at Government House, Yenagoa, he made the pledge. Pastor Akpe emphasized that leadership must be driven by faith, accountability, and sincere care for the welfare of the people while speaking to a sizable assembly of political officials, religious leaders, family members, and well-wishers from all across the nation. “public…

Governor Siminialayi Fubara has appointed a new chief of staff and also secretary to the Rivers State Government. Onwuka Nzeshi, his chief press secretary, revealed this in a statement on Thursday in Port Harcourt. According to the statement, Fubara named Barrister Sunny Ewule as Chief of Staff, or CoS, and Dr. Dagogo S.A. Wokoma as Secretary to the State Government, with immediate effect. Following the state’s political turmoil and the “peace deal” in Abuja, the governor previously fired his advisers, including SSG Dr. Benibo Anabraba and former CoS Edison Ehie. Nonetheless, Fubara stated in the statement that the two would…

The controversy involving resurrected tweets purportedly associated with singer Simi has been forwarded to the Commissioner of Police for preliminary inquiry by the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency. Lola Vivour-Adeniyi, the agency’s executive secretary, revealed this on Thursday in an interview with Channels Television, stating that the accusations could not be disregarded. Simi’s remarks about rape on social media, including her suggestion that males should stop raping women, her suggestion that rapists should be castrated, and her assertion that “almost every woman she knows has been sexually assaulted,” sparked the controversy. These claims sparked a lot of online…

President Bola Tinubu has refuted allegations that he is behind defections from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, insisting he neither coerced nor pressured anyone to abandon their political platforms. The president addressed allegations that his government is attempting to undermine opposition parties during an interfaith Iftar with senators at the Presidential Villa on Wednesday. Tinubu responded to critics by stating that while they had the right to their opinions, he denied any misconduct. He went on to say that he could not blame lawmakers who made the decision to defect, comparing their choices to abandoning a…

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has urged the people of Ondo State to protect the commission’s local projects from vandalism. The commission bemoaned the fact that dishonest members of host communities had either stolen or vandalized several of its finished projects. At a one-day capacity-building engagement session for stakeholders on Wednesday in Okitipupa town, Okitipupa Local Government Area of the state, Mr. Ifedayo Abegunde, executive director, corporate services of the NDDC, made this statement. Abegunde, who was represented at the event by Mr. Kunle Karaki, the state director of the commission, emphasized that theft, vandalism, neglect, and destruction of…

Terrorists have killed a high-ranking palace chief in Iduah Kingdom, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, and abducted two of his daughters. Chief Jimah Jacob Ogboi, the victim, was allegedly attacked by the terrorists on Monday evening at his home. The attackers broke inside the house and shot the chief at close range, according to sources. In addition, his wife suffered severe injuries after being attacked with machetes and other lethal weapons. According to Lucky, one of the deceased’s sons, he had gone outside to buy something when the assault happened. “I received a call that my father…

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has expressed disappointment with Galatasaray’s performance despite their UEFA Champions League playoff victory over Juventus, which secured qualification for the Round of 16. Galatasaray advanced after winning the second leg in extra time on Wednesday in Turin, completing a 7-5 aggregate triumph after leading 5-2 at home in the first leg. Barış Alper Yılmaz sealed qualification with a late goal after Osimhen got one back at 3-0 to make it 3-1 on the evening, giving the Turkish team a 6-5 lead overall. The 27-year-old Nigerian provided an honest evaluation of the team’s performance in a…