Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Ogun State Police Command has charged the driver of the Lexus Sports Utility Vehicle implicated in the tragic accident that resulted in the deaths of two of Anthony Joshua’s close friends, but the case has been adjourned until January 20, 2026, to facilitate additional proceedings, reports Saturday. The motorist, identified as Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, was arraigned on Friday at a Sagamu Magistrate Court, as stated by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi. In a statement released in Abeokuta on Friday, Babaseyi revealed that the case has been postponed until January 20, 2026, to…

Canada deported 366 Nigerians from January to October 2025, ramping up its immigration enforcement efforts at the quickest rate seen in more than ten years. The data, sourced from the Canada Border Services Agency’s removals program statistics, indicated that 974 Nigerians are presently in the “removal in progress” inventory, pending deportation from Canada. Updated on November 25, 2025, the most recent statistics revealed that Nigeria held the ninth position among the top 10 nationalities deported from Canada, with 974 Nigerians ranked fifth among those pending removal. An analysis of the data revealed that the number of Nigerian deportations has varied…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has refuted reports claiming that it has released the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general election, describing such information as false and misleading. In a statement endorsed by the Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, Adedayo Oketola, released on Friday, the Commission mentioned that it had not published any timetable or schedule for the 2027 elections, countering claims circulating in certain areas. INEC emphasized that it functions solely within the legal framework, highlighting that Section 28(1) of the Electoral Act, 2022, requires the Commission to announce an…

US President Donald Trump has warned Iran’s leaders against harming peaceful demonstrators, stating that Washington “will come to their aid.” In a short social media post, he stated, “We are geared up and prepared to proceed,” but provided no additional information. A top advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei cautioned that Trump should “take care” if he gets involved, alerting to possible turmoil in the Middle East. Reports indicate that at least eight individuals have died in Iran following nearly a week of widespread protests triggered by deteriorating economic conditions. In a post on Truth Social on Friday,…

The President of Mozambique, Daniel Francisco Chapo, has charged the Mambas of Mozambique ahead of their Round of 16 match against the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, offering an exceptional bonus of N11.3 million if they defeat Nigeria. In a statement sent on Thursday to Mozambique’s players and coaching staff, the Head of State lauded the team’s performance in the group stage and congratulated the Mambas on their qualification for the Round of 16. He described the feat as unprecedented and remarkable, stressing that it made the nation proud. He also praised…

Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has cautioned that Nigeria risks exacerbating suffering and eroding national cohesiveness by pursuing a tax structure that punishes an already impoverished populace. He stated that genuine prosperity cannot be achieved by policies that impoverish citizens, emphasizing the need for economic growth based on trust, honesty, and productivity. Obi made the remarks in a message posted on X, where he discussed taxation, leadership accountability, and the deteriorating social contract between the government and population. The declaration, signed by the former governor, expresses his views on economic change, transparency, and people-centered governance. Drawing on his interactions…

The Rivers chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) claims Gov. Siminalayi Fubara has betrayed the party and the Rivers people by abandoning it in the midst of a political crisis. Dr. Nname Ewor, the party’s factional caretaker chairman, revealed this at a news conference on Thursday in Port Harcourt. The conflict between Fubara and members of the State Assembly began less than a year after he took office, resulting in a significant political crisis for the state. Ewor claimed that President Bola Tinubu interfered and that part of the agreement was that Fubara would not run for another term.…

Kidnappers have demanded a N450 million ransom for the release of a Kwara traditional ruler, his son, and other abducted citizens of the Ifelodun Local Government Area in the state. The abductors are demanding N150 million for the release of Aafin’s Oniwo, Oba Simeon Olaonipekun, and his son, Olaolu, a National Youth Service Corps member, as well as N300 million for the release of eight people kidnapped in Adanla-Irese, an Igbaja suburb. A family source for the monarch, who talked to the press on Friday on the condition of anonymity, said that the kidnappers contacted him earlier in the day.…

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has officially joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Mr. Rufus Bature, the chairman of the party in the state, presented the membership card of the party to the governor on Friday in Jos. Mutfwang stated at the ceremony that his decision to defect to the APC was in the state’s best interests. Despite the party transition, the governor promised an all-inclusive system and urged the state’s people to be united at all times. “The journey we are embarking on is a journey of faith, and I believe that Plateau will reap the dividends…

The Kebbi State Government has mandated the reopening of all public and private primary and secondary schools throughout the state for the second term of the 2025/2026 academic session, starting Monday, January 5, 2026. The directive was released on Friday via distinct statements co-signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Kebbi State Universal Basic Education Board, Isah Ibrahim, and the Deputy Director (Academics) of the Ministry for Basic and Secondary Education, Aliyu Bagarawa. Remember that the state government, in response to the kidnapping of 25 Maga students in Zuru by armed individuals believed to be bandits, subsequently commanded the…