Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Nigerian Democratic Party’s 2027 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed his willingness to die for Nigeria, claiming that genuine leadership necessitates the ultimate sacrifice in the face of the country’s deteriorating security situation. The former Anambra State governor appeared in a recent episode of Nevon HQ’s Black Box interview with journalist Rufai Oseni, which aired on Tuesday. He was asked what he would do as Commander-in-Chief to rescue kidnapped pupils trapped in the bush, handle teacher beheadings, and respond to the deaths of senior military personnel, including generals. Although he did not provide precise operational solutions, Obi emphasised the…

The Kuturmi Unity Development Association (KUDA) has accused the Federal Government, the Kaduna State Government, and security agencies of ignoring communities affected by insecurity in the Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State, claiming that worshippers kidnapped during an Easter Sunday church service in Ariko have been held captive for more than 70 days. The group also revealed that 11 individuals taken during an attack on the Awon village more than 50 days ago have yet to be released. On Tuesday, the group’s president, J.D. Ariko, and publicity secretary, Manasseh Samuel, issued a statement expressing worry about what it called…

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has stated that he no longer had “the words to describe Messi.” Argentina captain Lionel Messi enjoyed a “beautiful moment” after becoming the World Cup’s joint all-time leading goal scorer on Wednesday but added that “ultimately, it is just a statistic, nothing more.” The 38-year-old attacker added another great chapter to his dazzling career with a spectacular hat trick in the South Americans’ 3-0 victory over Algeria in Kansas City. Messi’s hat trick, his first at a World Cup, tied him with Germany’s Miroslav Klose for the tournament record of 16 goals. Next on the list…

Argentina captain Lionel Messi enjoyed a “beautiful moment” after becoming the World Cup’s joint all-time leading goal scorer on Wednesday but added that “ultimately, it is just a statistic, nothing more.” The 38-year-old attacker added another great chapter to his dazzling career with a spectacular hat-trick in the South Americans’ 3-0 victory over Algeria in Kansas City. Messi’s hat trick, his first at a World Cup, tied him with Germany’s Miroslav Klose for the tournament record of 16 goals. Next on the list is Brazilian great Ronaldo, with 15 goals, one more than Gerd Muller and current France phenom Kylian…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) announced they will restart negotiations with the federal government over a new national minimum wage, warning that workers can no longer cope with rising living costs as inflation continues to erode real incomes. The NLC and the TUC are pushing for what they described as a “genuine living wage” to replace the current framework, which they said no longer reflects Nigeria’s economic realities, particularly sharp increases in food, transport, housing, and healthcare costs. The position was disclosed in a joint address delivered at the 114th International Labour Conference in…

Kylian Mbappe scored twice in France’s World Cup opening against Senegal in New Jersey, becoming the country’s all-time leading goal scorer. Mbappe pierced Senegal’s resistance in the second half with a low strike before firing home a spectacular long-range attempt deep into stoppage time. The Real Madrid forward’s second goal brought his total for Les Bleus to 58, one more than former record holder Olivier Giroud. Bradley Barcola had earlier put France ahead 2-0 before Ibrahim Mbaye equalized, but Mbappe’s second goal of the game ruined Senegal’s chances of a comeback. Prior to Mbappe’s opener, France had put up a…

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has issued a stay of execution of the decision directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties. In a unanimous ruling on Tuesday, a three-member panel chaired by Justice A. B. Mohammed chastised Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja for violating a May 22 order to pause proceedings before him, calling his actions the most serious form of judicial misconduct. “The decision of the lower court to proceed with the judgment despite the express order of this court is…

The Oyo State Government on Tuesday demolished three buildings linked to criminal activity and an arms cache. The buildings, located in a fenced compound on Arubiewe Road, Gbendu Community, off Olodo-Garage in Ibadan, were alleged to house criminals and store ammunition. Speaking to reporters at the scene, Commissioner for Public Works and Transport Mojeed Mogbonjubola stated that the structures were a “major hideout for arms and ammunition.” According to Mogbonjubola, Governor Seyi Makinde received a report on the entire process from the state commissioner of police, Mr. Abimbola Olugbenga. “So instruction came that we should demolish the buildings, and that’s…

The Senate has dismissed Senator Adams Oshiomhole’s allegations that signatures of several members were forged or unlawfully incorporated in the report that recommended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension, calling the assertion false and the result of mischief. Senator Yemi Adaramodu, the Senate Spokesman, told our reporter on Tuesday that the disciplinary action against the Kogi Central senator was handled in accordance with due procedure and in an open manner on the Senate floor. Adaramodu stated that the Senate has clearly established that any legislator who breaks its norms will face penalties, emphasizing that the Akpoti-Uduaghan case was debated openly. He said,…

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has told citizens that the state’s abducted pupils and teachers will be freed, adding that the administration is doing all necessary to obtain their release. In a video that circulated on Tuesday, Makinde provided the assurance while speaking with social media personality VeryDarkMan and other demonstrators inside the Oyo State Government House. Speaking about the event, the governor expressed his personal distress over the kidnapping, stressing that the victims, who included nursery and primary school students, had been held captive for more than a month. “I am also distressed because I have children of my…