Author: Vincent Osuwo

A pregnant mother and six children were among the 11 people who were feared killed when a boat transporting them from a burial capsized in the River Benue in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State. The boat mishap took place on Saturday night, according to a local source who only goes by Daniel. In a telephone chat with media on Sunday, Daniel stated that the victims were returning to the Daududawadawa village, an island settlement behind the Nigerian Army School of Military Engineering Barracks on the state capital’s North Bank. According to a local source, the ill-fated boat, which…

The Niger State Police Command announced that three individuals were killed by suspected terrorists in Pissa village, Borgu Local Government Area. The command’s spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, told the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday that the bandits raided the village at 9:00 a.m. He said that some houses were set on fire during the attack and that the soldiers battled the bandits, although specifics of the encounter were vague. “The report received indicated that suspected bandits invaded Pissa village in Borgu LGA. “Three persons were reportedly killed during the attack, and some houses were set ablaze. “However, the military…

Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has accused Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, Victoria Island, Lagos, of negligence and actions she said had hindered investigations into the death of her twin son, Nkanu. Adichie claimed in an Instagram post on Saturday that the hospital had engaged in actions designed to postpone investigations into her son’s death. Nkanu, the author’s 21-month-old son, died on January 7, 2026, after a brief illness. Adichie, who shared a letter she said she sent to the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, explained that she chose to make the letter public because remaining silent…

The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has said the death of retired Major General Abubakar Rabe in the custody of bandits and the renewed terrorist attack on communities in Chibok, Borno State, demonstrates that Nigeria is steadily losing hard-won gains in the fight against insecurity. In a statement on Sunday by his media office, Atiku described the death of the former Director of Defence Information as a tragic indictment of the Federal Government’s inability to protect citizens, warning that no Nigerian is safe under the current security situation. Rabe, a former Army spokesperson, was kidnapped…

The Nigerian Democratic Congress’ presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has reaffirmed his appeal for Nnamdi Kanu’s release, saying there is no justification for the Indigenous People of Biafra leader’s continuing arrest. Obi made this statement in a video that has gone viral on social media during his engagement with Nigerians in Washington, D.C., United States. According to the Obidient Movement, the visit happened a few days ago. The former Anambra State governor stated that he had constantly advocated that Kanu should not be held in detention. “I said it repeatedly that there’s no reason for keeping Nnamdi Kanu. As far as…

Former Manchester City and Barcelona midfielder Yaya Touré has been named as the new head coach of ŠK Slovan Bratislava, the Slovakian champions. The club’s web page confirmed the development on Saturday, saying, “The club’s management has agreed to a three-year contract with the 43-year-old former star player.” The Ivorian star, who had a dazzling playing career that includes Premier League titles with Manchester City and glory at Barcelona, has moved into coaching. He formerly worked at Tottenham Hotspur Academy and as Roberto Mancini’s assistant coach for the Saudi national team. In a video and statement released by the club,…

The England national team has been robbed off its valuables ahead of its opening 2026 World Cup clash against Croatia. The team’s sporting equipment was sold in Kansas, USA, by yet-to-be-identified individuals on Friday. This was announced by sport journalist Fabrizio Romano in a statement on X on Saturday. According to Romano, players lost their boots, training gear, coaching staff equipment, balls, and match day uniforms, which were stolen from the English team’s van. He also disclosed that the England camp is working in conjunction with the police to recover the stolen equipment or to secure replacements. “England hit by…

Iran’s former supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, who ruled the country for nearly 37 years before being murdered by Israeli and US bombings on February 28, will be buried on July 9, state television announced on Saturday. The burial in his hometown, the northeastern holy city of Mashhad, which was originally slated for March but was postponed due to the conflict, would be followed by three days of funeral festivities in the capital Tehran beginning July 4 and another in the holy city of Qom on July 7, according to reports. The national funeral will begin on July 4, which coincides…

The Department of State Services (DSS) has apprehended a suspected arms courier in Kano State who was allegedly transferring guns for delivery to a prominent bandit commander operating in Zamfara. According to an operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Saturday, the suspect was captured on Friday in Gezawa Local Government Area after receiving actionable intelligence. According to the report, the suspect was apprehended while transporting a cache of rifles and ammunition from Jigawa’s Maigatari Local Government Area to Funtua, Katsina State, for distribution to criminal groups. “Items recovered from the suspect include…

No fewer than five Indian Air Force personnel were killed when a military plane crashed while landing at a base in the country’s remote northeast on Saturday, the military said in a statement. “The Indian Air Force deeply regrets the loss of five personnel in the An-32 accident at Jorhat,” a city in Assam state, the air force said in a statement. It did not specify how many individuals were on board at the time or whether any survived. However, an air force officer, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief the media, informed AFP…