Author: Vincent Osuwo

Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, had his request approved by the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday to serve court documents on President Bola Tinubu via the All Progressives Congress. Justice Inyang Ekwo approved the request of Atiku and his party while delivering a ruling on an ex parte motion brought by Atiku’s counsel, O.T. Omotayo-Ojo, which sought an order for substituted service on the President. Atiku and his party, the ADC, are pursuing the disqualification of Tinubu and the APC from taking part in the 2027 presidential election, citing an allegedly forged National Youth…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) called on the Federal Government to urgently introduce measures to cushion the impact of the rising price of petrol, including the payment of reasonable wage awards to workers and the sale of crude oil to local refineries in naira. The pump price of Premium Motor Spirit has continued to rise across states, with the product selling for as much as N1,500 per litre in Kano, Yobe, Sokoto, Borno, Taraba and Zamfara, while prices have also risen sharply in other parts of the country. In a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by its President, Joe…

Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, had his request approved by the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday to serve court documents on President Bola Tinubu via the All Progressives Congress. Justice Inyang Ekwo approved the request of Atiku and his party while delivering a ruling on an ex parte motion brought by Atiku’s counsel, O.T. Omotayo-Ojo, which sought an order for substituted service on the President. Atiku and his party, the ADC, are pursuing the disqualification of Tinubu and the APC from taking part in the 2027 presidential election, citing an allegedly forged National Youth…

Raphinha bagged a hat-trick as La Liga leaders Barcelona ripped Racing Santander to shreds in a spectacular 7-2 win on Wednesday. On Tuesday, Real Madrid had drawn level with Barcelona following a 3-2 victory at Elche, but the Catalans restored their three-point lead with a barrage of goals against 10th-placed Racing. Besides Raphinha’s hat-trick, Joao Cancelo, Gabriel Jesus, and Lamine Yamal also found the net for the unstoppable Catalan giants, who have scored 33 goals in seven matches across all competitions. “For me, the most important thing is that we are always focused, with every pass. It’s like conversation, a good conversation,” Barca coach Hansi Flick told DAZN. Despite their incredible…

Manchester United crashed out of the Carabao Cup in humiliating fashion at Old Trafford, as Brighton fought back from two goals down to book their place in the last 16. United head coach Michael Carrick was forced to send on captain Bruno Fernandes with 18 minutes remaining, a desperate bid to rescue the match after seeing his side concede twice within four second-half minutes. It marked the first occasion United had held a two-goal lead at home and still lost since a 3-2 defeat to Tottenham in 1976, half a century ago. The small group of Brighton supporters were overjoyed as they celebrated in the corner of Old Trafford, while home fans booed their team off at the final whistle. It was the worst imaginable result for United and Carrick, who were still recovering from the shock of the Manchester derby loss to 10-man…

President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to veteran Nollywood actor and film executive Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, widely known as Olu Jacobs, who passed away at the age of 84. His son, Olusoji Jacobs, announced the actor’s passing on Instagram on Wednesday. In a statement released on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu called the late actor one of Nigeria’s most outstanding thespians and a towering figure whose career stretched across theater, television, and film around the world. The President noted that Jacobs helped develop and professionalize Nigeria’s entertainment industry and that his talent, discipline, and commitment to his craft inspired generations of actors and filmmakers. Tinubu further commended Jacobs’ gift for infusing “depth, dignity, and authenticity” into the characters he played, noting that this won him admiration both within Nigeria and abroad. Atiku pays tribute, expresses sadness over Olu Jacob’s death “He was a giant of…

The Presidency has responded to the continuing disagreement between Peter Obi, former Governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, and the state government regarding the state’s debts and financial liabilities. In a post on X on Wednesday, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, said Obi had asserted that he left Anambra free of debt and challenged him to honor his promise to withdraw from the presidential race should that claim be proven false. Onanuga wrote, “Peter Obi claimed he left Anambra with a clean slate of debt and even…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed sadness over the death of veteran actor Olu Jacobs, who passed away at the age of 84. Jacobs’ son, Olusoji, shared news of his death in an Instagram post on Wednesday, calling the late actor “The Lion of Lufodo.” In a statement posted on his X handle on Wednesday responding to the news, Atiku called Jacobs “an institution, a cultural icon and one of the finest ambassadors of our creative spirit.” Atiku said, “I am profoundly saddened by the passing of Olu Jacobs at the age of 84. Nigeria has lost far more than a great actor; we have lost an institution, a cultural icon, and one of…

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has issued a 14-day ultimatum to criminals operating within the state’s forest reserves to leave the forests. Mr Bidemi Obayangban, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Forestry, disclosed this during an interview with newsmen on Wednesday in Akure. Obayangban explained that the governor’s directive is aimed specifically at kidnappers and other criminals who use the forests as hideouts. He noted that it formed part of efforts to enhance security and provide a safe environment for legitimate economic activities. Obayangban stated that security remained a prerequisite for the state government’s plans to develop the forestry sector and draw in investors. “A vision without maximum security to ensure the safety of investors, farmers, timber contractors and those conducting legitimate business…

Business operations and vehicle traffic in Enugu, the state capital, were thrown into disarray on Wednesday when hundreds of commercial transporters and market traders flooded the streets to protest what they called excessive taxation and soaring fuel prices. The protesters, made up of tricycle (keke) riders, minibus drivers, and shop owners, barricaded key transport hubs and roads around the well-known Ogbete Main Market, Old Park, and Holy Ghost area, cutting off access to the city’s central commercial district. The demonstration brings to the fore worries about daily levies and state tax policies, which operators claimed were forcing them out of business as fuel costs continue to climb. The unrest unfolded even after the Executive Chairman of the Enugu State Internal Revenue Service, Ekene Nnamani, had recently issued statements defending the state’s tax reforms. While addressing a revenue sensitization forum, Nnamani stated that the state’s informal-sector internally generated revenue climbed from under N100m yearly to N7.4bn after a technology-driven consolidation of…