Author: Vincent Osuwo

President Bola Tinubu has expressed condolences on the passing of Dr Doyinsola Hamidat Abiola, a senior journalist and former managing director of the Concord Group of publications, describing her as a “trailblazer journalist” and a “soldier of democracy”. Dr Abiola, who died on Tuesday at the age of 82, was the wife of the late Chief MKO Abiola, the winner of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election. Tinubu praised the late media executive for breaking gender barriers in the industry and making important contributions to journalism, democratic government, and women’s empowerment, according to a State House statement released Wednesday.…

The Permanent Secretary in the Lagos State Office of Drainage Services, Mahmood Adegbite, has raised alarm over water safety concerns in the Lekki area, stating that many residents who rely on boreholes may inadvertently be consuming contaminated water. Adegbite, who spoke at a recent stakeholders meeting, said, “Anyone digging a borehole in Lekki is probably drinking what I’ll call ‘shit water.” He elucidated that untreated wastewater in the area is seeping into the groundwater, posing serious health risks to residents. He blamed the ongoing challenges on complex environmental factors, including unusually heavy rainfall during the August break. Despite ongoing capital…

Nkiru Chima, a 60-year-old Nigerian, was discovered dead with several stab wounds in her flat in Romford, United Kingdom. A statement on the UK Metropolitan Police website that the officers responded to a distress call from the British Transport Police about 7 p.m. on Sunday, prompting them to attend the flat. The statement claimed that when they arrived at the flat, they discovered Chima’s deceased body with many stab wounds. The statement read, “Police are continuing enquiries following the death of a 60-year-old woman in Romford. “On Sunday, 27 July, Met Police received a report from the British Transport Police…

South Korean football star Son Heung-min is expected to be formally announced as joining Los Angeles FC of Major League Soccer, as eager fans are already waiting to welcome him to the club. ESPN and The Athletic say that Son, who left Tottenham Hotspur last weekend, will join LAFC for an MLS-record $26 million transfer price. On Tuesday night, LAFC arranged a news conference for a “major announcement” on Wednesday at 2 p.m. local time (2100 GMT), which appears to be the introduction of Son. Following press reports about Son’s likely arrival at Los Angeles International Airport on Tuesday, some…

Isa Pantami, a former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has urged the Federal Government to reward Nafisa Aminu, a 17-year-old Nigerian student, for emerging as the top global performer in English language skills at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Final. Pantami stated in a post on his official X handle on Tuesday that Nafisa deserved recognition, just as the winning Super Falcons and D’Tigress did, who received $100,000, a three-bedroom flat, and a national honour as an Officer of the Order of the Niger. He wrote, “I strongly recommend that Nafisa deserves $100,000, a three-bedroom flat, and a national honour…

Peter Obi, the Labour Party candidate in the 2023 general election, has criticised the House of Representatives’ proposed establishment of the Political Parties Registration and Regulation Commission, which intends to register, regulate, and monitor the creation and operation of political parties in Nigeria. Obi mentioned that the registration of political parties remains one of the core activities of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The measure was co-sponsored by Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Mr Marcus Onobun, member of the Esan Central/Esan West/Igueben Federal Constituency in Edo State. The bill currently before the House Committee on…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the House of Representatives’ plan to establish the Political Parties Registration and Regulation Commission, PPRRC, which intends to register, regulate, and monitor the creation and operation of political parties in Nigeria. Although the ex-vice president applauded the initiative to deprive the Independent National Electoral Commission of the authority to register and regulate political party activities, he cautioned about the financial implications of establishing another public institution given the economic realities of the time. The measure was co-sponsored by Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Mr Marcus Onobun, member of the…

State chairmen of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have condemned what they called an “orchestrated political coup” by a coalition led by former Senate President Senator David Mark. In a statement signed by the forum’s leader, Elias Adokwu, and Publicity Secretary, Godwin Alaku, titled “Rejecting the Political Junta by Defending ADC and Nigeria’s Democracy Against Subversion”, the chairmen described the development as a “blatant and reckless subversion” of both the party and Nigerian democratic norms. Among their complaints, the chairmen accused the coalition of attempting an unconstitutional hijack of the ADC by “manipulation and backdoor dealings”. They said, “We unequivocally…

The federal government has forecasted severe rainfall over a five-day period, which might cause flooding in 19 states and 76 places. The National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre of the Federal Ministry of Environment issued a warning on Tuesday, urging stakeholders and communities to take immediate preventive measures. This comes as disastrous flooding hit Ogun and Gombe states on Tuesday, affecting additional states such as Lagos, Plateau, Anambra, and Delta. According to the centre’s flood prediction, the affected areas are projected to receive rainfall that may cause flooding between August 5 and August 9, 2025. The predicted states and locations…

The Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Bill, 2025, was signed into law on Tuesday by President Bola Tinubu. According to a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, on Tuesday, the new law will offer comprehensive regulation and oversight of all insurance and reinsurance enterprises operating in Nigeria. The Senate passed the law in December 2024, while the House of Representatives passed it in March 2025. The Insurance Industry Reform Act approved by Tinubu, includes numerous reforms, including a significant rise in minimum capital requirements for insurance companies. The proposed new minimum for non-life…