Author: Vincent Osuwo

Afrobeats musician David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has sparked excitement among followers on social media since announcing his meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron. The music icon turned to his official X account on Thursday to share images from his high-profile encounter with the French president. His caption read, “It was an honor meeting #EmmanuelMacron and sharing our visions for a better world.” Although Davido did not reveal specifics of their conversation, the meeting demonstrates the growing overlap between Nigeria’s and France’s cultural diplomacy activities. Macron has long expressed an interest in Africa’s creative and entertainment sectors. Macron paid…

The FCT Commissioner of Police Miller Dantawaye has ordered the immediate reassignment of the Divisional Police Officer in Charge of Ushafa Division following a viral video showing him slapping a young man during an arrest. The incident aroused controversy when video of the officer punching individuals appeared on X on Tuesday. The video garnered substantial criticism from Nigerians, who described it as unprofessional and abusive. SP Josephine Adeh, the Police Public Relations Officer for the FCT Command, stated in a statement on Wednesday that the commissioner deemed the officer’s actions undesirable and contrary to the Nigeria Police Force’s principles. “The…

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday urged the newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Joash Amupitan, to defend the integrity of Nigeria’s elections, describing credible polls as the bedrock of any democracy. Speaking at the State House in Abuja shortly after administering the oath of office to the new INEC chairman, Tinubu stated that Amupitan’s nomination, which was affirmed by the Senate a week ago, was a vote of confidence in his ability and character by both the executive and legislative branches of government. “I, therefore, urge you, Professor Amupitan, as you take on this assignment,…

A heavy-duty truck on Wednesday crushed a lecturer in the Department of Theatre Arts, Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State. Mr. Tenimu Etuku, the FRSC’s Kogi State Sector Commander, confirmed the death of the lecturer, Mrs. Kemi Emmanuel, on Thursday in a phone chat with our Lokoja correspondent, describing the situation as “very sad and unfortunate.” According to Etuku, the accident occurred at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday when the lecturer fell from a commercial motorcycle, also known as an okada, after being hit by a speeding vehicle on the highway near Crusher in the Lokoja city. “When the accident happened, our…

The Dangote Group has denied accusations that one of its trucks was involved in a tragic road accident in Akungba-Akoko, Akoko South-West Local Government Area, Ondo State. The Federal Road Safety Corps has previously verified that eight persons perished in the Akungba-Akoko crash, which involved a truck and a bus. According to the FRSC’s Public Education Officer in Ondo State, Abiola Fadumo, the disaster occurred when the truck collided with a commercial bus, killing many people. According to a statement posted on Thursday on its X (previously Twitter) site, the vehicle involved in the collision, identified as Plate No. JJJ…

Omoyele Sowore was on Thursday arrested within the premises of the Federal High Court in Abuja by armed policemen shortly after he appeared in solidarity with the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. Sowore, who has been at the forefront of calls for Kanu’s release from detention, was apprehended by security personnel who insisted he accompany them to the Federal Capital Territory Police Command. When asked what his offense was, one of the policemen said that they were acting on the Commissioner of Police’s orders. “The Commissioner of Police said we should bring you to the…

Military troops successfully repelled coordinated attacks on military positions in Dikwa, Mafa, Gajibo, and Katarko, located in Sectors 1 and 2 of Joint Operations Area 1, killing over 50 terrorists. Terrorists launched simultaneous attacks on troops’ positions in Dikwa, Mafa, Gajibo, and Katarko, located in Sectors 1 and 2 of the Joint Operations Area 1, between midnight and 4am on Thursday. According to Lt.-Col. Sani Uba, Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force North East (OPHK), the troops fought bravely and professionally, repelling the attacks and inflicting damage. The statement reads, “Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) with renewed…

The Northern Elders Unity Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has launched a withering attack on Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike and his political supporters, accusing them of scheming to destroy the PDP and cripple Nigerian opposition politics. In a communiqué issued at the conclusion of its 18th General Meeting, the Forum reaffirmed its unwavering confidence in the leadership of the PDP Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Iliya Umar Damagum, while condemning what it described as “desperate attempts” by some party members to derail the party’s upcoming national convention, which is scheduled for November 15 and 16 in…

Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, has announced plans to sell between five and ten percent of the refinery’s shares on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited during the next year. In an interview with S&P Global, he stated that the move would follow the same path as other Dangote Group companies listed on the public market, such as Dangote Cement and Dangote Sugar Refinery. “We don’t want to keep more than 65%-70%,” Dangote said, adding that the refinery shares would be offered gradually, depending on investor demand and market conditions. He also disclosed that the group is exploring strategic…

Former US President Barack Obama has paid tribute to iconic Afrobeat artist Fela Anikulapo Kuti, describing him as a unique character in musical history who combined art and activism. He referred to Fela as “a musical genius from Nigeria” who combined funk, jazz, and soul to create Afrobeat, which became known around the world. Obama said this in a video broadcast to his social media account on Wednesday night, in which he encouraged followers to listen to a podcast series about Fela. The 12-episode podcast, titled “Fela Kuti: Fear No Man,” honors the late Afrobeat pioneer’s life and legacy on…