Author: Vincent Osuwo

Police personnel on Monday shot tear gas canisters at protestors, including human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, who had assembled in Abuja to demand the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the arrested leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra. The #ReleaseNnamdiKanuNow demonstration was supposed to begin at the Transcorp Hilton and spread around the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), but it was cut short when police officers arrived early and fired multiple rounds of tear gas to disperse activists and passersby. Even before a significant crowd of protesters arrived, the operatives who had blocked off the hotel and surrounding streets began firing tear…

Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has urged Nigerians to join a nationwide protest demanding the release of arrested Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu, despite a court order prohibiting protests near important government sites in Abuja. On Monday morning, Sowore called on Nigerians to take to the streets in peaceful protest via X (previously Twitter). “Good morning, wherever you are this morning, don’t stop moving. Carry a sign, perform a song, and make a statement!” He wrote. On Sunday night, he sent a message welcoming protesters with the hashtag #FreeNnamdiKanuNow. “We warmly welcome everyone who has travelled from…

There may be a clash between security personnel and #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protesters today (Monday), following the organizers’ plans to march on the Presidential Villa to compel the government to release Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. This comes as a Federal High Court in Abuja issues an interim order prohibiting the organizers from protesting near the Villa, the National Assembly, and other critical government buildings. Despite the legal setback, the organizers remain adamant, vowing to stick to their original plan of a peaceful gathering in the Federal Capital Territory and a march to Aso Rock Villa.…

Manchester United’s first win at Anfield in over a decade came thanks to Harry Maguire’s late header, while Liverpool suffered their fourth consecutive defeat. Cody Gakpo’s strike with 12 minutes remaining appeared to halt Liverpool’s losing streak, only for Maguire to head past Liverpool goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili six minutes from time. Gakpo scored from close range after hitting the woodwork three times, but Ruben Amorim’s team pressed on, with Maguire giving a thrilling finish. United startled Liverpool by grabbing the lead in just two minutes, but it was a contentious moment, with referee Michael Oliver allowing play to continue despite…

Residents of Abuja’s Oduah Estate say they are living in fear and uncertainty due to what they describe as a campaign of terror, intimidation, and death threats orchestrated by a serving police officer, DSP Jeffery Ugochukwu, whose current posting within the Nigeria Police Force is unknown. According to a series of “Save Our Souls” (SOS) petitions addressed to the Inspector-General of Police, the Force Provost Marshal, and the Karu Area Command, the officer allegedly used his position to act with impunity, endangering the lives of dozens of families, including children, nursing mothers, and a pregnant woman. Fearing that the threats,…

South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has stated that he does not want Nigeria’s Super Eagles to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. During an interview with Radio 947 in Johannesburg, McKenzie accused Nigeria of seeking to undermine South Africa’s qualification efforts. The statement comes amid rising tensions between the two countries following a tumultuous World Cup qualifying group. South Africa suffered a significant setback when FIFA deducted three points from their total for fielding an ineligible player, a penalty that initially jeopardized their automatic qualification aspirations. The Super Eagles took advantage of the circumstances,…

The Nigeria Police Force has urged prospective protestors agitating for Mazi Nnamdi Kalu’s release to avoid any type of protest near Aso Rock and its vicinity. According to CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Force Public Relations Officer in Abuja, the warning was issued in response to a Federal High Court judgment in Abuja. He stated that on October 17, the court in a case involving the Federal Republic of Nigeria v. Omoyele Sowore and four others prohibited any type of protest near Aso Rock and its vicinity. “The order restrains the respondents and any other persons or groups acting under their…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has gained more members after four Kaduna State House of Assembly lawmakers and five House of Representatives members, along with thousands of supporters, defected at a mega rally on Saturday. The APC now has 13 legislators from Kaduna State in the House of Representatives, compared to the PDP’s three. Additionally, the APC now has 26 members in the House of Assembly, while the PDP has eight. The APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas; and Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, as well as the Chairman of the…

Senator Ned Nwoko has broken his silence in response to a viral video of his wife, actress Regina Daniels, in distress, calling her recent behavior “drug-influenced” and “unprovoked carnage.” In a lengthy post and a short video uploaded on his Instagram page #princenednwoko on Sunday, Nwoko claimed the actress was struggling with drug and alcohol usage, which he said was at the base of their marriage’s crisis. “Regina was not always like this. Her current battle with drug and alcohol abuse is the root of our problem. “She must continue her rehabilitation program, or I fear for her life and…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an interim injunction prohibiting Omoyele Sowore, a human rights activist, and others from organizing or participating in the scheduled October 20 protest asking for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained Indigenous People of Biafra leader. The order followed an ex parte application filed by the Federal Government through the Nigeria Police Force to prevent the planned demonstration in the Federal Capital Territory. This came as the United States warned its nationals to stay away from the protest sites in the Federal Capital Territory. Justice M. G. Umar’s order prohibited Sowore, the…