Author: Vincent Osuwo

Arsenal increased their lead at the top of the table to seven points with a victory over Leeds United, their first league win in four Premier League games. Noni Madueke was not supposed to start the game and was a late substitute for winger Bukayo Saka, who limped out of the warm-up due to a hip injury. And Madueke, who has had to play as a backup for the majority of the season, seized his opportunity to impress when he curled in a beautiful cross for Martin Zubimendi to head Arsenal ahead. The home side started strongly, but Arsenal pressed…

Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, the lead counsel for the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has classified a sit-at-home slated for Monday, February 2, as bogus and fraudulent, encouraging South-East citizens to ignore it. Recall that a statement allegedly signed by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, was captioned “IPOB declares Biafra-wide solidarity lockdown on Monday, February 2, 2026, in unwavering support for Onitsha traders and demand for Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s immediate release.” It read, “The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, under the leadership of our leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, hereby declares a Biafra-wide solidarity strike, a complete lockdown of all…

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has resorted to social media to share her thoughts on the marketing approach for her films. The actress, noted for her dancing and hilarious marketing strategies for her films, is currently the highest-grossing Nollywood filmmaker. In a series of posts on her Instagram story on Saturday, the actress emphasized that she is not obstructing anyone’s growth and that it only makes sense if they all achieve together. She said, “I’m not the one hindering your progress. Ka rin ka po, yiye nin ye ni.” She went on to say that the sky is vast…

The Ondo State Police Command arrested suspected human traffickers and rescued 14 victims in separate operations across the state, according to a statement issued on Saturday by its Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh. The arrests were part of intelligence-led operations to combat human trafficking and fraud-related crimes in the state. “In a sustained effort to curb human trafficking and other fraud-related crimes, the Ondo State Police Command has recorded a major operational success with the arrest of suspected human traffickers and the rescue of 14 victims in Ondo State,” the statement said. It stated that on Thursday, January…

Femi Kuti has expressed sadness over the renewed comparisons between contemporary Nigerian musicians and his late father, Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, describing the debate as unnecessary and unhelpful. Femi stated this during an interview on Arise TV, shared on X on Saturday, stressing that he would not be drawn into celebrity rivalry discussions at a time when Nigeria is grappling with more pressing national challenges. He said, “I’m sure you have seen I’ve not said anything. Fela is our father, I think. I would say all, even the younger artists, respect him, and I don’t think it was an issue…

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola delivered a three-minute address in support of the Palestinian people at a charity performance in Barcelona on Thursday night. Guardiola spoke at the Act x Palestine event at the Palau Sant Jordi, the day after Manchester City’s 2-0 Champions League victory over Galatasaray. The event marked the culmination of the Act x Palestine mobilization campaign, which was organized by Palestinian human rights organizations and a network of European companies. Guardiola, dressed in a black and white keffiyeh, a symbol of Palestinian identity, addressed the audience at the beginning of the show. “Good evening, salam alaikum,…

Governor Alex Otti has received a ₦100 million donation from the Ukwa La Ngwa people of Abia State to purchase the nomination form for his re-election bid. Njoku Ukoha, the governor’s chief press secretary, confirmed this in a statement made on Saturday. The donation was unveiled on Friday during a lavish civic reception honoring the governor at Aba’s Enyimba International Stadium. Emmanuel Emeruwa, Chairman of the Steering Committee for the Ukwa La Ngwa Civic Reception and Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, said that the funds were generated jointly and that the group was willing to give more…

The Peoples Democratic Party faction loyal to the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, has expressed satisfaction over the annulment of the Ibadan National Convention by the Federal. The Wike’s bloc welcomed the court ruling, calling on all members to embrace unity, reconciliation, and adherence to due process. Earlier on Friday, the Federal High Court in Ibadan annulled the PDP National Convention, which was held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15, 2025. The court also ordered Taminu Turaki and others to stop portraying themselves as PDP national officers. Justice Uche Agomoh also ordered that the caretaker committee chaired by…

The Peoples Democratic Party’s National Working Committee, led by Tanimu Turaki, has filed an appeal against the Federal High Court’s decision to cancel the party’s November 2025 convention and recognize a caretaker committee led by Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike. Turaki told journalists on Friday that, despite the court verdict, the party remains legally intact and unshaken while it awaits the decision of the appeal courts. Earlier on Friday, the Federal High Court in Ibadan annulled the PDP National Convention, which was held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15, 2025. The court also ordered Turaki and others to…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has appointed Mrs. Temilade Okesanjo as its Resident Consultant for Strategy and Communications, effective immediately. The ICPC, in a statement on Friday, stated that the move was designed to enhance operational efficiency, improve institutional coordination, and strengthen public engagement across its activities. “This appointment marks the first time strategy has been formally incorporated into a resident consultant portfolio at the commission, further enhancing the ICPC’s existing approach to prevention, institutional integrity, and impact-driven governance,” it stated on its website. Okesanjo brings to the role over 16 years of combined public…