Author: Vincent Osuwo

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Police Force clashed following the re-arrest of two suspects by the anti-graft agency over a case already under police investigation—a move a lawyer has described as “double jeopardy”. Khadijah Bayern, an Abuja-based lawyer, has petitioned the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), saying that the EFCC intimidated and unlawfully detained her clients, Illesanmi Olaniyi and Ishola Maruf. The “Double Jeopardy and Intimidation” suit questions the EFCC’s activities after the accused were previously detained and given administrative release by the Police Force Intelligence Department (FID) in March 2024. According…

US President Donald Trump said he could meet with President Vladimir Putin “very soon”, following what he described as highly productive talks in Moscow between his special envoy and the Russian leader. The potential meeting was discussed in a call between Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky that, according to a senior source in Kyiv, included NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and the leaders of Britain, Germany and Finland. “There’s a good chance that there will be a meeting very soon,” Trump told reporters Wednesday at the White House when asked when he would meet the Ukrainian and Russian leaders.…

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has tackled corrupt public office holders for lacking proper upbringing that should equip them for public office. Sanusi spoke on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on the 50th anniversary of the assassination of former Head of State Gen. Muhammed Murtala, recalling ideals he learnt from the late Head of State. He said, “The truth is many people in public office today are simply not well brought up, “When I was in King’s College, we were taught certain values like the importance of honesty and integrity. You know it’s essential to leave a good name.…

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has attacked the appointment of individuals with questionable character to public service, stressing that Nigeria must stop rewarding those who steal state funds with cabinet positions. Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme broadcast on Wednesday, the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor stated that the country’s value structure has failed, and consumerism now trumps honesty and integrity. “A society in which material wealth, no matter how you get it, is respected… where people who are known to have stolen money get rewarded with ministerial appointments… that society will continue to…

Human rights activist Deji Adeyanju has condemned the Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun in strong terms over the detention of human rights activist Omoyele Sowore. Sowore was reportedly detained after he was invited for questioning over a petition alleging forgery and criminal defamation. Sources said Sowore, who voluntarily honoured the invitation and arrived at the Force Headquarters in Abuja in the company of his legal team, A.K. Musa, Marshal Abubakar and several supporters, was asked to wait for a Deputy Inspector General of Police following his demand to see an original copy of the petition against him. He told…

The United States Mission in Nigeria has threatened to deny the visa application of pregnant women in Nigeria seeking to travel to the US for childbirth. The US Mission issued a warning to Nigerians, particularly pregnant women, against going to the United States solely for the purpose of giving birth and obtaining American citizenship for their offspring. In a message uploaded on Wednesday via its official X (previously Twitter) account, the mission highlighted that such practices, known as birth tourism, are prohibited by US immigration guidelines and may result in travel document refusal. “Using your visa to travel for the…

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has refuted claims that he compelled Bayo Ojulari to step down from his role as the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The claims arose from an online article on August 2, 2025, which claimed that Olukoyede and the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Adeola Ajayi, coerced Ojulari into signing a resignation letter during a closed-door meeting in Abuja. According to the story, Ojulari was also questioned about his alleged ties to British-Nigerian oil mogul Olatimbo Ayinde, who…

United Airlines has grounded flights at major airports across the US over a “technology issue”, according to the company. A ground stop was imposed for the company’s mainline aircraft from departing locations, causing problems at airports such as Chicago, Denver, Houston, San Francisco, and New Jersey, according to the US Federal Aviation Administration website. “We expect additional flight delays this evening as we work through this issue,” United told the BBC’s US partner CBS News. “Safety is our top priority, and we’ll work with our customers to get them to their destinations,” the company said. Flights that are already in…

No fewer than 100 people are missing and at least one has died after devastating flash floods in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. Rescue activities are underway in Uttarkashi district after a big wave of water swept down the slopes into Dharali hamlet on Tuesday, burying roads and structures in its path. According to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, approximately 190 persons have been rescued thus far in the impacted region. A cloudburst is a quick and intense rainfall of rain over a narrow region, which frequently causes flash floods. Heavy rain and damaged roads have hampered rescue…

US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order imposing an additional 25% tariff on India’s purchases of Russian oil. That will bring the total duty on Indian imports to the United States to 50%, one of the highest rates imposed by the US. The new rate will take effect in 21 days, or on August 27, according to the executive directive. India’s foreign ministry responded on Wednesday, saying it has already stated its position on Russian imports and maintained that the duty is “unfair, unjustified, and unreasonable”. “It is therefore extremely unfortunate that the US should choose to impose…