Author: Vincent Osuwo

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has advised against allowing “necessary reforms and desired changes” to be derailed by “nettlesome domestic politics” as President Bola Tinubu’s administration enters its second year in power, Buhari congratulated President Tinubu on his mid-term election and asked Nigerians to moderate their expectations of the administration, stating that “reforms would achieve success gradually, not overnight.” In a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the former President emphasised that battling poverty and inflation, problems he recognised have “hit the poorest families the hardest”, cannot fall on the government alone. The statement…

The Court of Appeal Abuja Division on Thursday affirmed the election of Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo as the winner of the Edo State governorship election held on September 21, 2024. The appellate court issued the ruling in a decision handed down by Justice Mohammed Danjuma in an appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party and its governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo. The three-member panel of the appellate court, in a unanimous ruling, dismissed Ighodalo’s appeal, describing it as lacking merit. Justice Danjuma ruled that the PDP and Ighodalo failed to prove a miscarriage of justice in the decision of the…

Many students writing the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) at Government Secondary School, Namnai, in Taraba State’s Gassol Local Government Area, narrowly escaped death on Wednesday evening when their classrooms collapsed during a downpour and windstorm. The pupils, along with teachers, corps members, and external supervisors, were apparently trapped inside the collapsing structures and had to be rescued by local locals who responded quickly to the disaster. Several male and female students were injured to varied degrees, with some reportedly suffering limb fractures. The patients are currently being treated at a primary healthcare centre in the town.…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has berated the decision of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration to seek new external and domestic loans, describing the move as reckless and a threat to Nigeria’s economic future. In a statement on X on Thursday, Atiku stated that the proposed borrowing of $21.54 billion, €2.19 billion, and ¥15 billion — totalling over $24 billion — would dangerously increase the country’s debt profile, raising concerns about long-term sustainability. “This borrowing spree will raise our total public debt from ₦144.7 trillion to a crushing ₦183 trillion,” Atiku stated, warning that the new loans represent more than…

Nigerians have raised concerns over the late return of candidates sitting for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE. In various comments on social media, concerned parents and guardians mentioned that their children and wards who went to write their WASSCE returned home in the dead of the night. They berated the examination body for conducting exams at odd hours, leaving candidates to return late. They argued that the growing insecurity in the country is a major concern, as it raises fears over the safety of WASSCE candidates who return home from their examination centres at night. Their…

President Bola Tinubu claims that the reforms he has implemented over the last two years are setting the groundwork for a more affluent future for Nigeria. Tinubu, who was elected President on May 29, 2023, declared that his Renewed Hope Agenda aimed to cut living costs, promote economic justice, and create a business-friendly economy that attracts investment and benefits all Nigerians. “We are laying the foundation for a more sustainable future… Together, we are creating a system where prosperity is shared, and no one is left behind,” Tinubu stated in his nationwide address to mark his second year in office…

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has stated that his administration will only borrow money to administer the state if absolutely necessary. The governor made the promise in Umuahia on Wednesday during a lecture series commemorating his two years in office. While responding to some of the lecturer’s concerns, Dr Idika Kalu, a former finance minister, stated that borrowing should not be taken lightly and that he would only borrow when absolutely necessary. The governor stated that in order to elevate the state’s status, he needed to instil financial discipline and accountability in the system. He mentioned that he had been…

Siminalayi Fubara, the suspended governor of Rivers State, has stated his determination to continue serving the state, citing public support as his source of strength and desire to move forward. Fubara asked individuals still affected by the state’s recent political upheaval to put aside their differences and work together to restore Rivers State. Despite the current political obstacles, the governor stated that he is committed to emerging stronger, more united, and results-orientated. The embattled governor made these comments in a personally signed statement commemorating his second anniversary in office. The suspended Rivers governor, who was sworn in on May 29,…

Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.), Chairman and CEO of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, announced on Wednesday the arrest of two people who attempted to transport cocaine while acting as pilgrims on their way to Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj. During the opening ceremony of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Narcotic Control meeting in Abuja, Marwa said that the suspects had used the illegal narcotic while claiming to be pious Muslims on a holy pilgrimage. “Just a few days ago, we arrested two would-be pilgrims going to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj. They swallowed cocaine, pretending to be going…

Nollywood actress Priscilla Ojo and her Tanzanian singer husband, Juma Jux, are officially sealing their union with a lavish grand finale in Tanzania. The pair, who began their wedding festivities in February, is now hosting the final stage of their celebration. Priscilla rushed to Instagram to share a stunning video of their matching attire, captioned with the poignant vow, “Forever with my boo.” Priscilla Ojo weds lover in lavish Tanzania wedding From their private wedding introduction in Tanzania with close family and friends to their star-studded civil wedding on the eve of Valentine’s Day, which included Toyin Abraham, Chioma Good…