Author: Vincent Osuwo

Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has criticized the immediate past Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, accusing him of undermining democratic values and fostering political thuggery during his tenure. Sani stated this amid the blame game between the former governor and the Kaduna State Government over the disruption of the inauguration of the transition committee members of the ADC coalition in the state by suspected thugs over the weekend. Sani stated on TVC’s Politics Tonight on Monday that El-Rufai lacked a true knowledge of democracy because he never engaged in the effort to restore it in Nigeria. “For people like…

The United Nations warned on Tuesday that escalating restrictions in Cameroon by president Paul Biya raises concerns about voters’ ability to freely choose their candidate in coming presidential elections. Cameroon’s veteran president, Biya, 92, is seeking a new seven-year term to extend his nearly 43-year rule in elections on October 12. “A safe and enabling human rights environment is essential for peaceful, inclusive, and credible elections. It regrettably appears that this is not the case in Cameroon,” said UN rights chief Volker Turk. He encouraged the government to take prompt measures to create an environment favorable to a free and…

Manchester City confirmed on Tuesday that they had signed goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain for a reported cost of around 35 million euros ($41 million). The 26-year-old Italian has signed a five-year contract, while Ederson leaves Fenerbahce after eight years. Donnarumma was a member of PSG’s Champions League-winning team last season and goalkeeper for Italy in the Euro 2020 final. However, his absence from PSG’s Super Cup team made it evident that he was no longer the club’s first-choice goalkeeper. “To have signed for Manchester City is such a special and proud moment for me,” said Donnarumma. “I am…

The Benue state government has prohibited graduation parties for kindergarten, nursery, and primary schools in the state. Mrs. Helen Nambativ, the acting Commissioner of the Ministry of Education and Knowledge Management, told the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Makurdi that defaulting schools will face sanctions. Nambativ stated that schools may be temporarily shuttered due to a failure to apply the new education policy, which forbade such gatherings. The acting commissioner stated that the government was putting in place all of the necessary measures to enforce the new policy. She stated that the new policy, which went into force…

A landslide has killed at least 1,000 people in the remote Marra Mountains in western Sudan, according to the rebel group the Sudan Liberation Movement/Army. The landslide on Sunday, which left only one survivor and “levelled” much of Tarasin village, was caused by days of severe rain, according to the group. The movement has requested humanitarian aid from the United Nations and other regional and international agencies. Many citizens of North Darfur state sought refuge in the Marra Mountains region after being forced to flee their homes by a fight between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar believes that the 2027 presidential election will be decided by Nigerians, not the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) or the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In an exclusive interview with Vanguard in Abuja, Atiku’s media adviser, Mazi Paul Ibe, emphasized that the coalition being built is people-driven and has the support of political stakeholders. “The APC and PDP may have dominated politics for a while, but what is clear is that Nigerians are the real force, and they will determine what happens in 2027. The people will always remain, as long as Nigeria exists. The…

The Birnin-Gwari Vanguard for Security and Good Governance has described as false and misleading former Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai’s claim that money was given to bandits as part of the area’s peace pact. In a sharply worded statement signed by its Chairman, Ibrahim Abubakar NaGwari, the group branded El-Rufai’s comments in a recent television interview as “lies and half-truths,” intended to undermine the existing peace model’s effectiveness. According to the group, the Birnin-Gwari peace project was community-driven and supervised by the Emirate Council, with Governor Uba Sani and the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) on board.…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has defended the legality of the recently conducted local government elections in Rivers State, insisting that the polls were conducted within the framework of emergency rule and backed by constitutional provisions. Speaking during a media chat in Abuja, Wike refuted criticisms from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the Labour Party’s Peter Obi, accusing them of political mischief and ignorance of the law. “Under emergency rule, certain aspects of the law are suspended to allow governance. The sole administrators act on behalf of the president, and funds are made available…

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (retd.), has sworn in the 23 newly elected Local Government Chairmen, asking them to reject self-interest in favor of transparent, responsible, and reform-driven leadership. The swearing-in event, conducted at the Government House in Port Harcourt, is a significant step toward the state’s return to full democratic administration following months of political turmoil that prompted federal involvement. On March 18, President Bola Tinubu proclaimed emergency rule in Rivers State, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Ordu, and the entire House of Assembly in response to a prolonged political…

Spanish La Liga football club Sevilla has confirmed the departure of Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho after both parties reached an agreement to terminate his contract by mutual consent. In a brief statement issued on Monday, the club revealed that “an agreement has been reached with Kelechi Iheanacho to rescind his contract.” Best of luck in the future, Senior Man. Iheanacho, also known as “Senior Man,” joined Sevilla in the summer but has battled to establish himself in the club. The 28-year-old was brought in to bolster the attack after a free move from Leicester City, where he spent seven years…