Author: Vincent Osuwo

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Strategic Command, has recovered 150 blocks and three sacks of cannabis sativa weighing 112 kilograms. It was gathered that the interception was a sequel to a road accident at Gadar Tamburawa on the Zaria-Kano expressway. This was revealed in a statement issued on Thursday in Kano by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari. He stated that the incident occurred at about 6 am on September 6, when NDLEA operatives on patrol heard a loud noise indicating a collision involving a Volkswagen Golf car and a truck. “Officers rushed to…

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued the Federal Government a fresh 24-hour ultimatum to meet its outstanding demands, following the expiration of its earlier 10-day deadline on September 10. They arrived at the decision at a six-hour meeting of the association’s National Executive Council, held virtually on Wednesday. The president of NARD, Dr. Tope Osundara, stated that the association acknowledged the government’s promise to address their concerns but insisted on immediate action. In a communiqué issued on September 1, 2025, and signed by NARD President Dr. Tope Osundara, General Secretary Dr. Oluwasola Odunbaku, and Publicity and Social…

Charlie Kirk was a prominent conservative activist and television personality in the United States, as well as President Donald Trump’s valued ally. He was shot dead on Wednesday at the age of 31 while hosting a college event for Turning Point USA, the organization he co-founded, in what authorities describe as a targeted shooting. President Donald Trump shared Kirk’s unexpected news, paying tribute on Truth Social, “The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. No one understood or had the heart of the youth in the United States of America better than Charlie.” He founded Turning Point at the…

The individual who shot and killed right-wing activist Charlie Kirk at a school gathering in the United States on Wednesday is still at large, according to the university. “We currently don’t have a suspect in custody. This is an ongoing investigation,” Ellen Treanor, a spokesperson for Utah Valley University, told AFP. Charlie Kirk, a conservative political activist and Turning Point USA co-founder, was shot and killed at a Utah Valley University event on Wednesday, according to President Donald Trump’s Truth Social platform. The 31-year-old Kirk epitomized the Republican Party’s newfound populist conservatism in the age of social media as Trump…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said that the party should not be judged by the results of the recent by-elections held across 16 constituencies. Elections were held on Saturday, August 16, to replace lawmakers who died or resigned following the 2023 general election. According to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) findings, the ADC did not win any seats, while the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) secured 12 of the 16 seats in nine states. The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) gained two seats in Anambra, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) one in Oyo, and the New Nigeria Peoples…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, to be reinstated immediately, warning that continuing to obstruct her return after a six-month suspension endangers Nigeria’s democracy and undermines female political participation. The ADC, in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, expressed concern that delaying the senator from returning to her legislative duties breaches democratic ideals and disenfranchises her supporters. “The suspension, having been imposed by the Senate and not a court of law, has lapsed. Any further attempt to prevent her from resuming is therefore both illegal and…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to decriminalising attempted suicide in Nigeria, with the legislation slated to take effect in December 2025. Prof. Muhammad Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, said this on Wednesday during a press briefing in Abuja to commemorate the 2025 World Suicide Prevention Day, which is themed “Changing the Narrative on Suicide: Creating Hope Through Action.” Globally, September 10 is celebrated to raise awareness about suicide and to increase efforts to prevent unnecessary deaths. The World Health Organization estimates that more than 720,000 individuals die by self harm each year, making it the…

The Lagos State Police Command has detained a 65-year-old man, Chibuike Azubike, for reportedly posing as the “Obi of Lagos.” He was detained with three accused accomplices while attempting to hold an illegal unveiling ceremony. The arrest came amid rising ethnic tensions, notably among young people on various social media sites who were debating Azubike’s proposed installation. Azubike, an indigene of the Obodoukwu Ancient Kingdom in Imo State’s Ideato North Local Government Area, was detained together with Chief Chibuzor Ani (57), Chief Martins Nwaodika (65), and Ikechukwu Franklin Nnadi (41). The four are being detained at the command headquarters in…

Charlie Kirk, a conservative political activist and Turning Point USA co-founder, was shot and died at a Utah Valley University event on Wednesday, according to President Donald Trump’s Truth Social platform. The 31-year-old Kirk epitomized the Republican Party’s newfound populist conservatism in the age of social media as Trump reinvented it. Trump has credited Kirk with rallying and mobilizing the youth vote for him. “No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie,” the president wrote. “He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has distanced itself from a post-match statement criticizing several Super Eagles players after the team’s 1-1 tie with South Africa in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. Ademola Olajire, the NFF’s Director of Communications, criticized forward Cyriel Dessers and captain William Troost-Ekong in his comments. It chastised Dessers for being lethargic and blamed Ekong for the own goal that handed Bafana Bafana the advantage. On Wednesday, NFF General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi clarified that the remark did not represent the Federation’s official position. “I saw the release just like everyone else did. Nobody in the Federation…