Author: Vincent Osuwo

The publisher of Ovation Magazine and former presidential candidate, Dele Momodu, has announced his departure from the Peoples Democratic Party, citing what he calls the party’s seizure by “antidemocratic forces”. Momodu’s resignation letter, dated July 17, 2025, was addressed to the Chairman of PDP Ward 4 in Ihievbe, Owan East Local Government Area, Edo State. Momodu wrote in the letter that his decision has “immediate effect” and that it is a vital move towards upholding democratic ideals. “My reason is simple and straightforward. Our party has been unarguably hijacked by antidemocratic forces, from within and outside, in broad daylight,” the…

A former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Olabode George, said the exit from the party of the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has confirmed his selfishness. George, who made the remark in a chat with Vanguard, advised the former presidential candidate to retire from politics. Atiku, on Wednesday, announced his resignation from the PDP, citing irreconcilable differences and a shift in the party’s direction from its founding principles. In a letter dated July 14, 2025, and addressed to the Chairman of PDP Jada 1 Ward in Adamawa State, he formally terminated his membership in the party…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State downplayed the exit of the Peoples Democratic Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. According to Makinde, his defection won’t affect the fortunes of the party. Makinde stated this in Akure, Ondo State, during an interview with journalists at the 10th anniversary of the rulership of the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi. Atiku, on Wednesday, announced his resignation from the PDP, citing irreconcilable differences and a shift in the party’s direction from its founding principles. In a letter dated July 14, 2025, and addressed to the Chairman of PDP Jada 1…

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday dismissed the resignation of the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, describing it as ‘nothing new’, and urged Nigerians to shift focus to more important issues such as hunger and economic hardship, rather than political defections. According to a senior member of PDP’s National Working Committee, NWC, Atiku’s defection did not come as a surprise. “Atiku’s departure from the PDP is nothing new. As Nigerians, we tend to become overly fixated on individuals. Hasn’t Atiku left this party before? Did anything fundamentally change?” the official stated. The PDP leader also criticised the media for what…

President Bola Tinubu will chair a special Federal Executive Council (FEC) session in honour of the late President Muhammadu Buhari,scheduled to be held Thursday, July 17, 2025. Tinubu had on Sunday summoned a special FEC session to be dedicated to the late Buhari on Tuesday. According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu in his tribute had said, “As a mark of respect to our former leader, I have directed that all national flags fly at half-staff across the country for seven days from today. “I have also summoned an emergency Federal…

Napoli have insisted that Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen will only leave the club for the quoted fee of €75m despite the release clause’s expiry on Tuesday. With the expiry of the release clause which has scared many suitors away, the Serie A champions could decide to lower or increase Osimhen’s price tag, but they have chosen to retain the €75m price. Osimhen could have left Napoli since last summer after falling out with the club’s hierarchy, but the move has stalled even after the intent of Galatasaray to sign him on a permanent deal after enjoying his services on loan…

A Chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, Prof Leroy Edozien has appealed to Senator Ned Nwoko and Senator Peter Nwaoboshi to settle their grievances for the sake of Aniomas. Nwoko and Nwaoboshi have been at odds during the buildup to the 2023 general elections in the state. Speaking to a group of the Ugo-Anioma Movement led by Victor Sorokwu on an advocacy visit on Monday, Prof Edozien stated that he had made repeated efforts to settle the two Anioma leaders’ issues, and urged them to put their differences aside for the Anioma’s collective good. He said, “When…

Despite the Super Falcons’ worrisome run at the 2024 WAFCON, several Nigerian coaches feel the Justine Madugu-led squad is doing everything possible to win the country’s tenth continental crown. The Super Falcons advanced to the tournament’s last eight with one game remaining, but their performance in those games has raised doubts among fans about their chances of earning a 10th WAFCON title. After a 3-0 victory over Tunisia in their first game, the team faltered in their second game, a gritty 1-0 victory over Botswana thanks to a late goal by Chiwendu Ihezuo, before finishing with a dismal goalless draw…

At least 18 students of the Kwara State University, Malete, on Wednesday escaped death when the vehicle they were travelling in suddenly caught fire while in motion. The students were heading from Ilorin, the state capital, to Malete for a lecture when the 18-seater commercial bus caught fire while in motion. At around 7:54 a.m., the accident involving the bus with registration number XUF 134 ZD occurred on Shao Road near the Sobi Army Barracks. The bus was entirely destroyed, but no one was killed because members of the Kwara State Fire Service came on the scene quickly and extinguished…

Barcelona young star Lamine Yamal inherited the club’s iconic number 10 shirt, previously worn by all-time great Lionel Messi, on Wednesday. “Messi made his path, and I will make mine,” Yamal told reporters at an event at the club shop at the Spotify Camp Nou stadium. “I will work as hard as I can, give everything and try to make those Barca fans who are there happy and those who are at home.” The 18-year-old winger, who has been compared to the Argentine legend who also came through the club’s La Masia youth program, helped the Catalan giants win three…