Author: Vincent Osuwo

Nine suspects charged in the deadly Yelwata attack in Benue State on Monday pleaded not guilty to a 57-count amended charge bordering on terrorism before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The suspects were brought before Justice Joyce Abdul-Malik following the dropping of charges against the sixth defendant, Yakubu Mamman, by the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN). Chronicle NG reports that the Office of the AGF, in a statement on Sunday, said the suspects who were “strongly linked to the killings in Yelwata” would be arraigned on Monday following “painstaking investigation and collaboration by government agencies.” The AGF…

Traders at the Onitsha Main Market have restarted operations after a week-long closure mandated by Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo. The reopening occurs alongside increased security measures and alerts against adhering to the Indigenous People of Biafra’s sit-at-home directives. The market had been ordered closed by Soludo following reports indicating that certain traders were adhering to a Monday sit-at-home directive from IPOB. The governor had cautioned that not reopening might result in additional closures. “Traders of the Onitsha Main Market have reopened their shops in compliance with a directive by the Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo,” a report by Channels…

Francis Nwifuru, the Governor of Ebonyi State, has ordered the immediate closure of all schools in the Amasiri clan’s Afikpo Local Government Area, as well as a 20-hour daily curfew, in response to a fatal attack allegedly carried out by clan members in Okporojo village, Edda Local Government Area. Four people were killed and beheaded as a result of the attack, which also burned down more than nine dwellings. The sanctions were part of resolutions agreed upon during an emergency meeting of the Ebonyi State Security Council on Saturday night, which was called in reaction to the mayhem in Okporojo…

Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), Minister of Defence, revealed on Sunday that he was one of the intended targets of the recently failed coup plot against President Bola Tinubu, with the conspirators threatening to arrest or shoot him if he refused. Musa made the announcement while appearing as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he also branded the plotters as “a bunch of very unserious individuals.” While admitting to playing a crucial part in assisting security agencies in thwarting the conspiracy, the former Chief of Defence Staff claimed he was personally targeted for arrest by the plotters. “I was…

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has approved the appointment of Mr. Daniel Eke as the new Sporting Director of Enyimba International Football Club in Aba. The appointment was announced in a statement made on Sunday by the state Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, who stated that the action is consistent with the state government’s determination to restore Enyimba FC to its due place among Africa’s top football teams. Kanu stated that the decision is part of a larger effort to realign the club for long-term growth while enhancing its business, professional, and administrative structures. He also revealed that the former…

The 2026 Grammy Awards featured top artists from around the world contending for awards in 95 categories at the Recording Academy-hosted award night. While just a few prizes given out at the main ceremony, the rest of the categories will be determined at the pre-telecast premiere event, with winners revealed throughout the show. Nigeria was represented at the 2026 Grammy Awards, with Nigerian artists receiving nominations in a variety of categories but failing to win a single award on the night. Among those nominated are Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr, and Wizkid. See the full list of nominees and winners…

The governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, has described the exit of the Labour Party’s former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, as extremely unfortunate, acknowledging that his exit signifies a significant loss for the party during its ongoing leadership turmoil. Otti addressed attendees in Abuja during a gathering with party Board of Trustees members, National Caretaker Committee leaders, and representatives from the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress. The gathering occurred just a day after the Julius Abure faction of the Labour Party criticized the Independent National Electoral Commission’s choice to acknowledge the Nenadi Usman-led National Caretaker Committee,…

President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to Fela Anikulapo Kuti, describing the iconic musician as a bold voice of the people and a revolutionary force whose music challenged injustice and transformed the global soundscape. Tinubu’s Sunday tribute comes as Fela was posthumously awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award by the Recording Academy of America, making him the first African to win the honor. “Fela was more than a musician. He was a fearless voice of the people, a philosopher of freedom, and a revolutionary force whose music confronted injustice and reshaped global sound,” the President said in a statement he…

Benjamin Sesko scored a stoppage-time winner as Manchester United made it three wins in a row under Michael Carrick in a Premier League thriller with Fulham. United appeared to be on their way to triumph when Brazilians Casemiro and Matheus Cunha put them ahead twice before halftime. However, five minutes later, Raul Jimenez equalized with a superb penalty into the roof of the home net, and Kevin appeared to have grabbed a point with a thundering strike to the top corner. However, in nine minutes of additional time, primarily due to two lengthy VAR checks that resulted in United’s penalty…

Brentford claimed a brilliant win at Aston Villa with a player sent off, denting the hosts’ Premier League title ambitions. Dango Ouattara’s superb strike stunned Villa just minutes after Kevin Schade was sent off for putting his studs into Matty Cash’s midriff. Tammy Abraham, who was returning, had a goal disallowed as Villa suffered their first home league defeat in over two years. They stay third in the rankings, seven points behind champions Arsenal, while Keith Andrews’ Brentford are seventh, four points back of the top five. Villa appeared to have taken control after striker Schade was sent off, but…