Author: Vincent Osuwo

Gospel music minister, Mercy Chinwo, and her husband, Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa, are celebrating their third wedding anniversary while expecting their second child. On Wednesday, Chinwo posted anniversary photos with her spouse on social media, exuding love, peace, and purpose. In her caption, she wrote, “Three years of love, grace, countless memories, and God’s purpose guiding us. “Happy anniversary to us, Sweet #theofficialblessed — God’s hand is in every chapter of our lives. “Here’s to many more years of love, laughter, and kingdom impact!” The couple, who were joined in holy matrimony in 2022, welcomed their first child, a son, last…

Typhoon Podul hit Taiwan on Wednesday, closing businesses, cancelling flights, and disrupting electricity supply to tens of thousands of homes, while regions of mainland China braced for the storm. The Central Weather Administration (CWA) reported wind gusts of up to 178 kilometres (111 miles) per hour shortly before the typhoon made landfall in Taitung County, southeastern Taiwan. According to the National Fire Agency, one person was swept away while fishing, and 33 were injured. Over 7,300 people were evacuated, and trees and signs were toppled as the storm swept across central and southern regions still recovering from storms from last…

The Ikeja Magistrate Court in Ogba, Lagos State, on Wednesday, discharged Comfort Emmanson, a passenger accused of disruptive behaviour and assault on an Ibom Air aircraft. Magistrate Olanrewaju Salami released Emmason after the police dropped the five counts against her. Festus Keyamo (SAN), Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, had already announced the conclusions following meetings with aviation stakeholders. The minister stated that the resolutions were made after analysing the occurrences, weighing appeals from well-meaning individuals, and taking into account those involved’s contrition. Keyamo reported that Ibom Air has decided to dismiss its case against Emmanson, who was arrested for…

Oluwakemi Rufai, a newly sworn-in councillor representing Ward C1 in the Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of Lagos State, died just two weeks after taking her oath of office. The councillor, who was the lone woman on the legislative council, reportedly died early Wednesday morning after a brief illness. Rasaki Kasali, Chairman of the Lekki Local Council Development Area, and Sesan Olowa, Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki LG, confirmed her death. In separate remarks on Wednesday, they called her death a devastating blow to the council and the community she represented. Seye Oladejo, the spokesman for the Lagos State Chapter of the All…

The Deputy National Youth Leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chinonso Obasi, has described the recent interrogation and detention of the former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as a pure witch-hunt and an attempt to silence the voice of the opposition in Nigeria. In a statement on Wednesday, Obasi alleged that the Tinubu-led administration is using the EFCC against the members of the opposition parties in Nigeria, particularly those in ADC. He said, “Let us be clear. This is not about justice. This is about silencing dissent. This is about…

The Federal Government has revealed intentions to enlist Fuji star Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, as an ambassador for proper airport security protocol, after the recent controversy over his conduct at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, issued a statement on Wednesday addressing recent incidences of disruptive behaviour at Nigerian airports. Keyamo stated that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has agreed to decrease KWAM 1’s flight ban to one month and will collaborate with the musician to raise awareness about good aviation conduct. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria…

The Federal Government reduced the flight ban imposed on Fuji music star Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo, SAN, announced the decisions on Wednesday following consultations with stakeholders in the aviation sector. According to Keyamo, the resolutions were reached after reviewing the incidents, considering appeals from well-meaning individuals, and considering the remorse shown by KWAM 1. The minister disclosed that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority will reduce his ban to one month. FAAN also plans to engage the musician as an ambassador for airport security protocols. “Having publicly demonstrated penitence,…

The Federal Government has withdrawn its criminal complaint against Comfort Emmanson, the passenger accused of unruly behaviour aboard an Ibom Air flight. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo, SAN, announced the decisions on Wednesday following consultations with stakeholders in the aviation sector. According to Keyamo, the resolutions were reached after reviewing the incidents, considering appeals from well-meaning individuals, and considering the remorse shown by the involved. The minister of aviation revealed that Ibom Air has agreed to withdraw its complaint against Emmanson, who was arrested over the August 10 incident. “When the police took her statement in the…

Sixteen inmates at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Keffi, Nasarawa State, on Tuesday attacked personnel of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) and escaped the facility. Abubakar Umar, the service’s spokesman, acknowledged in a statement that the incident occurred in the early hours of the day. He said, “Some inmates breached the security of the facility and attacked personnel on duty to compromise the situation, enabling 16 inmates to escape custody. “In the course of containing the situation, five personnel of the Custodial Centre sustained varying degrees of injury, with two currently serious and receiving urgent medical attention at a government…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Tuesday accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of singling out opposition figures for politically motivated investigations, alleging that the agency’s latest target is its Interim National Chairman and former Senate President, David Mark. According to a statement issued by the ADC’s acting National Publicity Secretary, Bola Abdullahi, the EFCC has launched a “choreographed media trial” against coalition leaders following the detention of former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal on Monday and the invitation of former Imo State Governor Emeka Ihedioha. “The EFCC has now surreptitiously started excavating all the files from David…