Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has urged the Senate to act honorably and allow the suspended senator for Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, to resume her duties. The NBA President, Afam Osigwe (SAN), told The PUNCH on Wednesday that, notwithstanding the fact that the matter is in the courts, Akpoti-Uduaghan should be allowed to return to the Senate now that her suspension time has expired. Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended on March 6, 2025, after the Senate adopted the findings of its Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, which ruled that she violated Senate rules by refusing to leave her assigned place…

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has accused former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of political inconsistency and betrayal. On Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, the former Rives state governor criticized Tambuwal’s previous remarks about preferring Atiku above him in terms of leadership. “What do you mean by leadership and friendship? You cannot talk about leadership and ignore the person,” Wike said. “These are people who have been consistently inconsistent. When you are a consistent betrayer, what do you expect?” He further said that Tambuwal had positioned himself for a…

Anthony Joshua’s long-held ambition of fighting in Nigeria is about to come true as promoter Ezekiel Adamu announced intentions to stage the heavyweight superstar’s first contest in Africa in early 2026. Dr. Adamu, CEO of promotional organization Balmoral, intends to bring the British-Nigerian back for a historic homecoming battle in the first quarter of next year. The ambitious promoter, who is organizing Nigeria’s “Chaos in the Ring” event on October 1 in Lagos, informed The Ring that conversations with Joshua’s team have been extremely favorable. “I spoke with him, I spoke with his team, and they already said to me,…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has cautioned people asking former President Goodluck Jonathan to run in the 2027 presidential election. Wike cautioned that such efforts could disrupt the country. He made this statement on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday night. He criticized the campaign as hypocritical, given how many of the same voices turned against Jonathan during his unsuccessful 2015 re-election bid. “Anybody saying Jonathan should return because he will only do one term is only looking for a crisis. “These are the same people who frustrated him in 2015. Why now? Jonathan has made a…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has announced an end to the political rift between him and Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Wike announced that reconciliation has already taken place. Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television program on Thursday, Wike stated that he would not engage with Fubara unless he had forgiven him. “I have already said that we have been speaking. I will not engage with a man I have not forgiven. Everything is over. “I am not a politician who says one thing today and another tomorrow. We must move forward,” he said. The minister,…

Marcus Rashford made an impressive Champions League debut for Barcelona, causing Newcastle United’s season to begin in defeat at St. James’ Park. Rashford, on loan from Manchester United, became Newcastle’s tormentor as he ripped up a tight game with two quick second-half goals. Rashford silenced a typically frenzied Tyneside atmosphere after 58 minutes by flashing a wonderful header past Newcastle keeper Nick Pope from Jules Kounde’s cross in front of England head coach Thomas Tuchel. Rashford had an even better moment nine minutes later, hammering home a magnificent 20-yard drive off the crossbar past the helpless Pope. He scored his…

Erling Haaland set a new record by being the quickest player to 50 Champions League goals as Manchester City had to fight hard in their opening game victory over Napoli. Haaland reached the milestone in just 49 games, lofting a header in the second half to set City on their path to three points, while Kevin De Bruyne’s much-anticipated return to Etihad Stadium lasted only 26 minutes. De Bruyne departed City in the summer after a distinguished decade and was warmly welcomed back by home fans, but his delight at returning to the city he calls “home” was short-lived. Manager…

Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman has returned to first-team training after meeting with coach Ivan Juric on Thursday morning. Multiple reports from Italy, notably La Gazzetta dello Sport, confirm that the Nigerian international returned to the squad on September 18, his first training session since being frozen out in August. Lookman had been sidelined after attempting to force a summer move to Serie A rivals Inter Milan. However, sources say he met privately with Juric before Thursday’s training and later addressed his teammates, admitting he had a “tough summer” but emphasizing his renewed focus and willingness to contribute to the club’s…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has stated that he has no intention of recommending commissioners to Governor Siminalayi Fubara as he takes office in Rivers State following President Bola Tinubu’s six-month emergency rule. The former governor of Rivers State stated this in an interview with Channels TV on Thursday. Tinubu declared emergency rule in March following a protracted political dispute between Fubara and his predecessor, Wike. The schism was generally linked to allegations that he attempted to influence selections in the state government. However, in an interview with Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Wike distanced…

Thousands of supporters who had gathered at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Thursday morning to welcome Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara left dissatisfied after waiting for hours. Many supporters, who arrived as early as 6 a.m. from all over the state, including rural areas, began leaving the Government House door between 12 noon and 1 p.m. Some of their leaders, including the immediate past local government chairmen loyal to Fubara, were observed making frantic phone calls while the governor’s whereabouts remained unclear as of 1 p.m. Among the ousted LG chairmen who led their supporters to the Government…