Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Enugu State Police Command has confirmed the murder of a well-known politician, Prince Ikechukwu Oloto, popularly called as “Okanga Mo,” in Nsukka. When asked for information on Friday, the command’s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, stated that Oloto was discovered lying in a pool of blood, with deep cuts to his head and stomach that appeared to have been inflicted by a machete. Ndukwe said, “Investigation is ongoing to unravel the circumstances surrounding the murder of Ikechukwu Oloto, male, about 53 years old, in Nsukka. “The police received a report on September 17, 2026, at about 5:45 p.m., that he…

Thugs disrupted a campaign rally involving supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, in Warri, Delta State. The incident was disclosed by Esther Umoh, identified as a photographer associated with Obi, who alleged in a post on X that politically sponsored thugs had attacked members of the campaign group. Umoh claimed that the thugs targeted members of the entourage of the Delta State governorship candidate, as well as other supporters of the Obidient and Kwankwasiya movements who were campaigning in the area. “As of this morning, politically sponsored thugs reportedly opened…

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has condemned former Vice-President and African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar for repeatedly calling President Bola Tinubu “Bola” during a press conference on Friday. Keyamo, in a statement on his X on Friday, described Atiku’s reference to the President by his first name as “very disrespectful and discourteous,” saying the office of the President should be accorded dignity irrespective of political differences. “The continuous reference to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT by His Excellency, ex-Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, in his press conference earlier today as ‘Bola’ is very disrespectful and discourteous,”…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on four United Nations Special Rapporteurs to intervene urgently in the deaths of 37 miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps in Niger State, as well as the reported use of lethal force against protesters in Minna, the state capital. SERAP issued the call in an urgent appeal dated Friday, September 18, 2026, and signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare. According to the organization, the 37 people were arrested on September 15 and 16 during NSCDC operations targeting suspected illegal and artisanal mining in Niger…

The parents of miners who lost their lives while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Minna, Niger State, are asking for compensation on behalf of the grieving families. According to them, such compensation would act as a deterrent to abuse of power and help guarantee accountability among law enforcement officers. Mr. Musa Aliyu, 50, one of the parents, who had been sick for the past year, lost two of his children, Ibrahim, 17, and Abubakar, 12, in the incident. Aliyu, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday, said his late sons…

Igor Thiago netted his first Premier League goal of the season as unbeaten Brentford struck three times after the break to secure a convincing win over West London rivals Chelsea. Brentford took the lead in the 61st minute when Jaidon Anthony was left unmarked to head in from a yard out, following a deep corner that Jannik Schuster nodded back across goal. Chelsea pressed hard for an equalizer, but they were caught on the counterattack late on when Kevin Schade was sent clean through and although his tame shot was kept out by goalkeeper Emi Martinez, Igor Thiago slotted the…

Harry Kane set the record as the fastest player to reach 100 Bundesliga goals, his brace helping Bayern Munich rout Union Berlin. A brilliant hat-trick by Michael Olise, plus fine goals from Jamal Musiala and Ismael Saibari, completed the seven-goal demolition as the reigning German champions kept their unbeaten start to the season intact. England skipper Kane converted a 39th-minute penalty after Olise was brought down in the box by Tom Rothe, the 33-year-old driving the spot-kick into the corner to reach his century milestone. The ex-Tottenham forward hit that mark in Germany’s top flight in just 98 matches—fewer than…

President Bola Tinubu stated on Friday that his administration is working to attract more investment from the France-based Bolloré Group into Nigeria’s film, entertainment, fibre optics, and digital economy sectors. Tinubu made this known in a post on his X handle following a meeting in Paris with Vincent Bolloré, chairman of Bolloré Group, and the company’s executives. He noted that the talks centred on growing the group’s investments in Nigeria through its businesses, such as Canal+, MultiChoice, and Universal Music. The president wrote, “Today in Paris, I met with Vincent Bolloré of Bolloré Group, and his executives for extensive discussions…

Cristiano Ronaldo will keep playing for Portugal, having been named in the squad picked by new head coach Jorge Jesus for the upcoming international matches. The veteran forward is still part of the national team setup as Jesus starts his spell in charge, ending any immediate doubts about Ronaldo’s international future. Ronaldo, Portugal’s all-time top scorer and most-capped player, continues to be a key figure for the national side as the team gets ready for its next fixtures. Including him also allows Jesus to work with one of the most seasoned players in Portuguese football as the new coach begins preparing with the squad. As football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano posted on X on Friday, “Cristiano Ronaldo will continue with the Portugal national team. “He’s been called up for the upcoming games by new head coach Jorge Jesus.” Messi in Argentina squad for farewell friendly Portugal’s 2026/27 UEFA Nations…

A fire outbreak on Friday morning killed a mother and her four children in their residence in the Okochiri community in the Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State. The cause of the fire was not immediately determined, but a source who spoke on the condition of anonymity said it occurred when someone attempted to discharge petrol into a jerrycan, but the substance spontaneously ignited. According to the source, the petrol could have been faulty. Igwe Godswill, Commander of the Civilian Joint Task Force in Okrika LGA, confirmed the incident over the phone, saying information were still sketchy. Godswill, however,…