Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Bank of Angola have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen bilateral cooperation, promote knowledge sharing, and enhance capacity building across both central banks. The agreement was signed Thursday on the sidelines of the ongoing International Monetary Fund and World Bank Annual Meetings in Lima, Peru, by CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso and his Angolan colleague, Manuel Antonio Tiago Dias. According to officials, the agreement represents a new level of partnership between the two institutions and is part of a larger push for regional financial stability across Africa. Cardoso spoke at the ceremony,…

The founder and Board of Trustees Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Dr. Boniface Aniebonam, has said that politicians defecting to the All Progressives Congress, APC, are doing so out of their own free will and not under any coercion from President Bola Tinubu. Aniebonam made the statement on Friday in Lagos, in response to recent defections of governors and politicians from opposition parties to the APC. He stated that the option to join or quit any political party in Nigeria was entirely voluntary and that there was no evidence that anyone was compelled to join the ruling…

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has opposed the decision to prohibit supporters of Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv from attending their UEFA Europa League match against Aston Villa on November 6, calling it “the wrong decision,” according to The Independent on Friday. Starmer’s statements follow Opposition Leader Kemi Badenoch’s condemnation of the move as “a national disgrace,” accusing authorities of sending “a horrendous and shameful message” that there are regions of Britain “where Jews simply cannot go.” The Prime Minister urged Birmingham City Council’s Safety Advisory Group and West Midlands Police to overturn the decision and allow Maccabi fans to…

The Federal Government has refuted online rumors that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is no longer required for admission to the country’s tertiary institutions. Some viral online claims stated that the Federal Government had discontinued the use of JAMB for admissions to universities, polytechnics, and institutes of education, and that individual institutions would now hold their own entrance exams. In a statement made on Thursday by the Ministry of Education’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, rejected the claim as “false and baseless.” The minister also stated that the viral…

Amnesty International has urged the federal and state governments to eliminate capital punishment. Mrs. Barbara Magaji, Amnesty International’s Programs Manager, made the call during a stakeholder forum commemorating World Day Against the Death Penalty. Amnesty International, in collaboration with the French Embassy in Nigeria, organized a program in Abuja on Thursday. During the event, Magaji emphasized the importance of removing provisions in national and state laws that violate international human rights law, particularly those that allow for the death penalty. She also urged the government to ensure that the criminal justice system is adequately resourced to effectively investigate crimes. According…

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has advocated for sign language training in schools to reinforce the federal government’s commitment to inclusive education. Aisha Garba, Executive Secretary of UBEC, made the announcement on Thursday at the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child commemoration in Abuja. She highlighted the event, titled “Lead a Change: Learn Sign Language Today,” as an opportunity to reinvigorate national commitment to ensuring that every girl, regardless of ability, is seen, heard, and empowered to lead change. She emphasized that the federal government’s Renewed Hope Agenda continues to prioritize education and girl-child empowerment, highlighting the LUMINAH…

The Democracy Watch Initiative (DWI) has criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for his recent call for the unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), claiming that the appeal could undermine trust in the rule of law and send the wrong message about accountability. The group argued that Atiku’s attitude on the matter contradicted his long-standing advocacy for justice and national unity and urged him to reconsider his remarks in the interest of national harmony. DWI, in a statement signed by its Director of Strategic Communication, Dr. Tunji Bamidele, expressed worry that…

Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has criticized former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi for his recent comments on the status of public schools in Abuja, saying, “Birthday celebrations in IDP camps won’t make you president.” Speaking on Thursday at the opening of freshly constructed roads in the city, Wike accused Obi of politicizing social concerns ahead of the 2027 general elections. “Mr. Peter Obi, we just came into office two years ago. We haven’t even spent four years. But you—you were governor for eight years. If I were you, I’d keep quiet. Enough is enough,”…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has reiterated its earlier judgment requiring all parties to maintain the status quo ahead of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention, which is scheduled for November 15 and 16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State. Justice James Omotosho, the presiding court, ruled on Thursday that the earlier order remains in effect and must not be infringed by any party until the substantive suit is resolved. Justice Omotosho cautioned that any attempt to undermine the court’s authority or render its eventual decision ineffective would result in severe consequences. The warning came after a complaint by…

Four people were killed in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, after security forces fired shots and deployed tear gas to disperse large crowds assembled at a stadium where opposition leader Raila Odinga’s body lying in state. According to Reuters, Odinga, a towering figure in Kenyan politics who once served as a political prisoner and ran unsuccessfully for president five times, died on Wednesday at the age of 80 in India, where he was undergoing medical care. Following his death, President Ruto proclaimed seven days of national mourning, with a state funeral planned in his native region. Thousands of his fans marched to…