Author: Vincent Osuwo

Former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Mohammed Uwais, has passed away at the age of 88. His death occurred in the early hours of Friday, as confirmed by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Ondo State, Dr Kayode Ajulo. Justice Uwais held the office of Chief Justice of Nigeria from 1995 until his retirement in 2006. After retiring from the judiciary, he was appointed as the chairman of the Presidential Electoral Reform Committee by the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua. The committee was made up of notable Nigerians, including Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah and human rights advocate Dr Olisa…

 A male student of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, UNIZIK, Awka, Anambra state, has jumped from a three-storey building and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was confirmed dead. The incident took place at a lodge near the university’s gate. Residents reported the student appeared to have consumed strong narcotics before plunging from the building. According to the neighbours, there was a noise, and when they arrived, they discovered the victim’s body lying in a pool of blood. It was determined that the student’s housemate was also under the effect of the same drugs since he was found incoherent…

The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). After completing a series of consultations, the governor decided to join the APC, citing his admiration for President Bola Tinubu and the need for Akwa Ibom State to align with the federal government to reap continuous benefits. Eno expressed his gratitude to the PDP for their support during his tenure, stating that it was time for him to make a progressive move. He assured the people of Akwa Ibom State that he would…

Investors sold off Tesla shares on Thursday as tensions between CEO Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump flared. Shares in the electric vehicle manufacturer fell 14%, wiping off around $150 billion in market value in one of the worst days in months. The losses provided a glimpse of what Musk would be up against as he defies a White House known for utilising government authority against perceived enemies. As the argument grew, Trump threatened to withhold government contracts from Musk’s companies, notably rocket firm SpaceX, which has contracts worth tens of billions of dollars with the government. “Go ahead,…

Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, revealed on Thursday that his company will begin dismantling its Dragon spaceship, following threats from US President Donald Trump to terminate SpaceX’s government contracts, according to AFP. “In light of the president’s statement about the cancellation of my government contracts, @SpaceX will begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft immediately,” Musk said on the social media site X. The statement came after a stark and public breakdown in ties between Musk and Trump, effectively ending a nearly year-long political alliance. The feud has played out in a series of social media conversations, with both parties throwing…

Hoodlums have attacked the office of vigilante operatives in the Umunze community, Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State. It was reported that during the attack that was carried out in the early hours of Thursday, the hoodlums set about five operational vehicles and some parts of the building housing the security operatives ablaze. According to an eyewitness, “The hoodlums invaded the premises in the early hours of Thursday and started shooting indiscriminately. The matter got escalated when the security operatives, in an attempt to resist the gunmen during the gun duel recorded a fatal injury on one of…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have called on Nigerians, particularly Muslims, to use the occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir festival to pray for the unity and prosperity of the country. Atiku, in a statement from his media office on Thursday, also called on those in leadership to demonstrate compassion and place the well-being of the people above all, in accordance with divine guidance. The former Vice President said, “The essence of Eid-al-Adha, rooted in the traditions of Prophet Ibrahim and upheld by Prophet Muhammad, calls us to reflect kindness and peace in our lives. “Leadership demands forbearance and commitment to the…

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to be patient with his administration’s reforms, stating that “the toughest days are behind us.” Tinubu assured in his message to celebrate the 2025 Eid-el-Kabir holiday on Thursday that, while the trip had not been smooth, his economic reforms had already begun to produce beneficial effects. “We may not yet be where we aspire to be, but I urge all Nigerians not to lose hope. Let us hold on to our faith and persevere. Our reforms are gaining traction, with key economic indicators now moving in a positive direction. Soon, all will feel the…

Nyesom Wike, Minister of Federal Capital Territory, has stated that there is no reprieve for tax defaulters in Abuja and that he is not to back down from those who refuse to pay necessary government dues, regardless of their standing. He stated that he will touch wealthy tax defaulters, and heaven will not collapse. On Monday, May 26, 2025, the Federal Capital Territory Administration task force sealed various facilities, including the Peoples Democratic Party’s national headquarters in Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, due to unpaid ground rent. The action prompted fury inside the PDP, with acting National Chairman Umar Damagum calling…

United States President Donald Trump has said that he was “very disappointed” by Elon Musk’s criticism of his policy mega-bill, adding he didn’t know if his friendship with his billionaire former advisor would survive. In an unexpected rant in the Oval Office as visiting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz sat mutely beside him, Trump unloaded on Tesla boss Musk in his first comments on the issue. “Look, Elon and I had a great relationship. I don’t know if we will anymore. I was surprised,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office after former advisor Musk slammed the bill as an “abomination”.…