Author: Vincent Osuwo

42 Nigerians have been deported from the Ashanti Region of Ghana following court verdicts on alleged prostitution, fraud, and other related offenses. Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, announced the development in a Facebook post on Thursday, December 18, 2025. According to him, 13 Cameroonian nationals, three Ivorian nationals, three Burkinabe nationals, and seven Beninese nationals have also been deported. The court verdicts affected a total of 68 African nationals. Amoakohene wrote, “A total of 42 Nigerians, 13 Cameroonians, 3 Ivorians, 3 Burkinabe nationals, and 7 Benin nationals have been deported from the Ashanti Region to their respective countries following…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has filed a case with the Supreme Court regarding the legal issues stemming from the suspension of Kogi Central senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The action was verified in certain court records dated December 1, 2025, provided to our correspondent on Sunday. The progression came after a recent ruling by the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, that dismissed the Federal Government’s argument in the appeal concerning Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension. The appellate court determined that the brief was inadequate, as it did not adhere to the required guidelines of the Court of Appeal Rules regarding formatting and procedures. While Akpabio…

Bayern Munich cruised to a 4-0 away win over lowly Heidenheim on Sunday, restoring their nine-point lead atop the table in Harry Kane’s first match as captain. Borussia Dortmund had cut the gap to the leaders to six points on Friday, but Bayern dominated the final Bundesliga match before the winter break, winning courtesy of goals from Josip Stanisic, Michael Olise, Luis Diaz, and Kane. Kane had an “amazing year” in 2025 by winning his first league title, telling DAZN, “We started to build a spirit and a team energy that is hard to break, and we took that into…

The remaining students and teachers kidnapped from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Rafi Local Government Area, Niger State, have reportedly been released. A security officer acquainted with the rescue effort confirmed to Premium Times that the latest release includes all of the remaining casualties from the school incident on November 21. The exact number of newly released abductees could not be independently confirmed at the time this report was filed. Sunday Dare, the Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication and President Bola Tinubu’s spokesperson, confirmed that 130 students had been released. “Another 130 abducted Niger State pupils released.…

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has criticized the House of Representatives for failing to criminalize vote-buying during party primaries, citing the move as a setback for Nigerian democracy ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a post on X on Sunday, the former governor of Anambra State said many Nigerians had hoped lawmakers would take a bold and decisive position against what he called the “cancer of vote-buying” that has continued to weaken the country’s democratic process. Obi claimed that the House’s unwillingness to criminalize vote-buying in party primaries served to defend a dysfunctional political system rather…

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is scheduled to occur from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026 in Morocco. The 2025 edition was initially planned as a tournament in the middle of the year, aimed at minimizing scheduling issues with European clubs and events. The summer event aimed to enhance tourism and showcase Morocco’s attractions ahead of the 2030 World Cup, which it will co-host with Spain and Portugal. However, it was moved to December to accommodate FIFA’s enlarged Club World Cup, which takes place in the summer. Starting in December instead of January will prevent clashes with the…

No fewer than nine people were killed when gunmen opened fire at a bar outside Johannesburg early Sunday, police said, in the second such shooting in South Africa this month. Ten additional people were injured in the early morning attack on the tavern in the impoverished Bekkersdal township, located in a gold mining district some 40 kilometers (25 miles) southwest of the city. The shooting at a bar outside Pretoria on December 6 killed 12 people, including a three-year-old kid. Police first stated that 10 people were killed when the Bekkersdal tavern was attacked shortly before 1:00 a.m. (2300 GMT),…

Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, has allayed widespread fears among Nigerians about the impending tax reforms, which are set to take effect on January 1, 2026, insisting that the exercise is not intended to burden citizens with higher rates or arbitrary revenue targets. Speaking at the 2025 Nigeria Media Merit Award (NMMA) ceremony in Lagos this weekend, Oyedele stated that tax reform goes beyond rates and income, emphasizing that it is ultimately about rebuilding confidence between citizens and the government. “Tax reform is more than merely lowering rates or increasing revenue.…

President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu, has arrived at the palace of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, in Oyo State, for his coronation as the Okanlomo of Yorubaland. Seyi, accompanied by his wife, Layal, arrived at the palace of the Alaafin on Sunday. Chronicle NG reports that Seyi will be installed as the “Okanlomo of Yorubaland,” a title that translates to “the beloved child” or “the one dear to the hearts of all Yoruba people.” The title is said to symbolize a custodian of Yoruba values, unity, and cultural heritage. Abdul’Aziz Yari, Senator for Zamfara West and former…

The Kogi State Police Command asked citizens on Sunday to work with security forces to ensure a peaceful and secure holiday season. Naziru Kankarofi, the state Commissioner of Police, gave the recommendation in a statement posted in Lokoja by the command’s spokesperson, William Ovye-Aya. Kankarofi asked locals to assist with security services to guarantee peaceful and secure Christmas and New Year’s celebrations. He emphasized the necessity of alertness, encouraging residents to report suspicious activity, avoid illegal gatherings, and drive responsibly. He also asked citizens to report strangers and unusual behavior to authorities, avoid cult-related activities, and refrain from hazardous behavior.…