Author: Vincent Osuwo

Military forces in Guinea-Bissau declared “total control” of the coup-prone West African country on Wednesday, barring its borders and stopping the electoral process three days after the general elections. Their announcement came after heavy gunfire erupted near the presidential palace earlier in the day, with men in military uniform occupying the major route leading to the structure. In the early afternoon, General Denis N’Canha, head of the presidential military office, informed the press that a command “composed of all branches of the armed forces, was taking over the leadership of the country until further notice.” He read the statement while…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has submitted a petition to the Senate requesting an urgent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of 13-year-old Ochanya Ogbanje. On Wednesday, Akpoti-Uduaghan delivered the petition on behalf of Inibehe Effiong Chambers during plenary, accusing some persons of attempting to “shield those responsible from accountability.” Ochanya, a student at the Federal Government Girls College in Gboko, died on October 17, 2018, as a result of complications associated with long-term sexual assault. The petition calls for the arrest and prosecution of the key suspect, Victor Ogbuja, as well as for the Benue State Government to challenge his…

The vigilante in Aiyetoro Kiri, Kabba Bunu Local Government Area, Kogi State, foiled an attack on the Kiri High School early on Wednesday by suspected bandits on the Kiri High School. According to reports, members of the Kiri Vigilante Group responded quickly and engaged the perpetrators. According to community reports, the vigilante team successfully rescued students who had been abducted during the assault, and none remained in captivity after their involvement. According to reports, one vigilante member was killed while defending the village, while one citizen perished during the rescue effort. However, Zaccheus Dare Micheal, Chairman of Kabba/Bunu LGA, denied…

The Rivers State Police Command has denied a viral video circulating on social media that erroneously claimed Fulani herders staged an attack in the state and were defeated by Ijaw youths. SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the Police People Relations Officer, issued a statement on Wednesday calling the reports “entirely false, misleading, and designed to incite panic among the public.” She insisted that the Command had received no reports of Fulani herdsmen attacks in any region of Rivers State and that the narrative was made up by people who wanted to undermine the state’s current peace and tranquility. This clarification comes only…

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu presented a proposed N4.237 trillion budget for the fiscal year 2026 to the state House of Assembly on Tuesday, with the House promising to thoroughly review the plan. Security was heightened within and around the Assembly complex, with police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps officers stationed at key entry points. Members of the state executive council, local government officials, traditional rulers, and other invited guests attended the session, which was presided over by Mudashiru Obasa, the Speaker. Sanwo-Olu began his presentation of the budget, titled “Budget of Shared…

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEAD) have apprehended a suspected drug baron, Onyekachi Nwanagu, and five members of his network during an intelligence-led operation that uncovered a large opioid warehouse in the Isolo area of Lagos. According to the NDLEA, the raid was conducted by its Special Operations Unit between November 19 and 20, in response to intelligence that the gang was prepared to distribute over 7.2 million tramadol tablets and more than 526,000 bottles of codeine syrup ahead of the festive season. According to a statement released on Wednesday by the agency’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, two…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized the Federal Government for releasing abducted schoolgirls in Kebbi State, claiming that their release should be viewed as evidence of Nigeria’s deteriorating security situation rather than a success. In a statement released by his media office on Wednesday, Atiku stated that the release of the schoolgirls was “not a trophy moment” but “a damning reminder that terrorists now operate freely, negotiate openly, and dictate terms while this administration issues press statements to save face.” The statement came in response to comments made by Bayo Onanuga, Presidential Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, during…

The Delta State Police Command on Tuesday confirmed the killing of three youths in Asaba, the Delta State capital, and declared a full-scale manhunt for Owelle of Onicha-Olona, Chief Jerry Nkeeshe, and all members of the armed group responsible for the deadly attack that claimed the lives of three innocent young people. SP Bright Edafe, spokesperson for the Delta State Police Command, confirmed the deaths in Asaba. The victims were claimed to have been shot dead on Monday, while others were injured, when some armed hoodlums raided land on the Asaba-Benin Expressway at Kilometer 1 in Delta State’s Oshimili South…

The Ondo State Police Command has detained two students from Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, for alleged conspiracy and rape of another student. The police disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday by its Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade. Ayanlade stated that the event began when the victim, a 20-year-old female student, was invited to her home by a secondary school classmate who was also a university student. He stated that when the victim arrived at the location, the friend, Queen Sodo, reportedly served her a drug-laced drink. He stated, “Preliminary investigation reveals that the victim was invited to the…

The N4bn money laundering trial of former Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano, has been adjourned indefinitely by the Federal High Court in Abuja. Justice Mohammed Umar granted the adjournment on Tuesday, following a plea from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s legal team, led by S.O. Obila. The case, which was heard for the first time before Justice Umar, had previously been handled by Justice Inyang Ekwo, who is currently serving a one-year ban issued by the National Judicial Council for misconduct. Obila informed the court that he had received orders from the lead prosecutor, Sylvanus Tahir (SAN), to seek…