Author: Vincent Osuwo

Armed bandits suspected of belonging to the Lakurawa terrorists group have reportedly launched a deadly attack on a camp belonging to Nigeria Customs Service officer in Maje, a community in Kebbi State’s Bagudo LGA. According to local authorities, the attackers stormed the facility on Saturday night, firing indiscriminately on the officers. One customs officer was reportedly slain on the spot before the terrorists set fire to the camp. “The terrorists came in large numbers and started shooting sporadically. Everyone ran for safety,” a resident of the community who craves anonymity told the press. At the time of reporting this story,…

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday congratulated Governor Chukwuma Soludo on his re-election, calling it “an affirmation of visionary leadership” and vowing closer federal-state engagement with Anambra. The Independent National Electoral Commission proclaimed Soludo the winner of Saturday’s off-cycle election after he won all 21 local government areas. In a statement signed and issued on Sunday, Tinubu commended voters, security forces, and INEC for a peaceful election and advised the governor to be “magnanimous in victory.” He also praised the new INEC chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, and urged the body to maintain improved standards in future elections. With his huge victory…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the collation of results for the Anambra State governorship election from the 5,718 polling units across the state. The coalition exercise is taking place at the commission’s headquarters in Awka, the state capital, under the supervision of the state Returning Officer and Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, Prof. Edogah Omoregie. In her welcome address, the state’s Residential Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Queen Awgu, said, “This exercise is to declare the outcome of the election held on November 8, 2025.” The procedure began hours after the fairly peaceful voting held throughout Anambra’s 21…

The Deputy Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Samaila Bagudo, who was kidnapped by gunmen suspected of being Lakurawa terrorists, has been released. Ahmed Idris, Chief Press Secretary to the Kebbi State Governor, verified the news late Saturday night in a phone call, saying the legislator had been released and reunited with his family. Bagudo was kidnapped on Thursday night, October 31, 2025, at approximately 8:20 p.m. in his hometown of Bagudo, the seat of the Bagudo Local Government Area, just after performing Isha’i prayers. Armed with sophisticated weaponry, the criminals reportedly assaulted the town, kidnapped the…

There was chaos on Saturday during a Nigeria Premier Football League match between Katsina United and Barau Football Club after Barau FC player Nana Abraham was attacked and left with a deep cut on his neck by irate fans who flooded the pitch. The incident happened immediately after Barau’s Orji Kalu scored in the 69th minute to tie the game at 1-1, which appeared to enrage some Katsina United fans inside the stadium. Barau FC acknowledged the attack in a tweet on their official X on Saturday, adding, “70′ The match is briefly delayed due to an attack on Barau…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has so far uploaded 97.50 percent of results from the Anambra State governorship election to its Result Viewing Portal. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has so far uploaded 97.50 percent of results from the Anambra State governorship election to its Result Viewing Portal. Our correspondent checked the INEC website at 7:39 p.m. and saw an update on Saturday. Out of the 5,718 polling stations where the election was held, results from 5,577 have been posted to the portal. The election had 18 candidates—16 men and two women—from various political parties. Among the leading…

Brian Brobbey scored a stunning late equalizer as Arsenal conceded their first goals since September and were forced to settle for a draw against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats have been a breath of fresh air since their return to the top division, rising to the challenge of facing a team that had won their previous ten games in all competitions. Sunderland were rewarded for an outstanding first-half performance when Dan Ballard, who came through Arsenal’s system, drove home the opening goal, as the visitors conceded for the first time in 812 minutes. Arsenal came out…

Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo, who is also the All Progressives Grand Alliance candidate, APGA, has won Polling Unit 002, Umuezeadigo Street, Isuofia, Aguata Local Government Area, in Saturday’s governorship election. Soludo earned 417 votes in total, compared to four for his nearest opponent, the APC candidate, and only one for the Accord candidate. Out of 430 registered voters at the polling place, eight votes were found to be invalid. Our correspondent reported that the Presiding Officer, Miss Obiorah Anwulike, formally declared the outcome at 5:30 p.m. Soludo earlier condemned vote-buying occurrences observed in some voting units in the state’s…

West Ham rallied from behind to defeat Premier League relegation rivals Burnley in a game preceded by a massive protest from Hammers supporters. Before the game at London Stadium, 10,000 home supporters marched through Stratford carrying a corpse and hearse, denouncing the club’s management. Their rage would have escalated when Burnley striker Zian Flemming headed in from Lesley Ugochukwu’s cross. A video assistant referee (VAR) checked for a possible offside against Flemming earlier in the move, but the goal remained. West Ham equalized when Callum Wilson nodded in from close range after Crysencio Summerville’s shot was diverted into his path…

Everton manager David Moyes was irritated on the touchline when fourth official Ben Toner announced six minutes of additional time at the end of the first half, but his attitude quickly improved. His team had produced many more opportunities than Marco Silva’s side, but a combination of poor finishing and the linesman’s flag kept the Cottagers equal. Summer signings Barry, who kept his spot in Moyes’ starting lineup despite a glaring miss against Sunderland on Monday, is keen for his first Premier League goal and would have been cursing his luck for having an effort ruled out after Ndiaye strayed…