Author: Vincent Osuwo

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized the Department of State Service (DSS) over the ministerial screening of Geoffrey Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology. Atiku, in a statement on X on Wednesday, criticized the DSS, claiming that the same body that barred former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai from ministerial screening due to security concerns cleared Nnaji despite claimed irregularities in his credentials. Nnaji resigned on Tuesday following Premium Times’ research into allegations that he presented fraudulent academic and NYSC certificates to the Senate during his ministerial screening in 2023. According to reports, both the University of Nigeria,…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on relevant authorities to ensure the prosecution of Geoffrey Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology. Atiku made the call in a statement on X on Wednesday, where he described Nnaji’s resignation as an “attempt to whitewash yet another scandal.” Nnaji resigned on Tuesday following Premium Times’ research into allegations that he presented fraudulent academic and NYSC certificates to the Senate during his ministerial screening in 2023. According to reports, both the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and the National Youth Service Corps denied ownership of the materials. In a post on X on…

Former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has described the resignation of the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche Nnaji, as an “attempt to whitewash yet another scandal.” Nnaji resigned on Tuesday following Premium Times’ research into allegations that he presented fraudulent academic and NYSC certificates to the Senate during his ministerial screening in 2023. According to reports, both the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and the National Youth Service Corps denied ownership of the documents. In a post on X on Wednesday, Atiku stated that the minister should have been removed and prosecuted rather than…

A group of market women in Benin City, Edo State, on Tuesday praised Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, for preserving the Benin Kingdom’s unique culture and traditions. Madam Florence Ahunwan, who led the traders to the palace, praised the Oba for explaining the Edo market women’s leadership tradition to Nigeria’s Iyaloja-General, Mrs. Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, regarding who ruled them. The traders had rejected Pastor (Mrs.) Josephine Ibhaguezejele as Edo market leader, causing the Iyaloja-general to contact the Oba about the issue. Ahunwan praised Oba Ewuare for his honesty and compassion toward Nigerians in defense of Edo heritage. The traders…

BBNaija Season 10 winner, Imisi Ayanwale, has officially received her grand prize package consisting of ₦80 million in cash and a brand-new SUV from Innoson Motors. The prize presentation took place on Tuesday, at Ilupeju, Lagos State, where representatives of Innoson Motors handed over the car key to the reality TV star. Imisi emerged as the winner of BBNaija Season 10 on Sunday, October 5, after securing 42.8% of total votes, defeating fellow finalists Dede, Koyin, Sultana, and other contestants. Her prize package is worth ₦150 million, including an ₦80 million cash prize, an Innoson SUV, and additional benefits from…

American gospel artists Chandler David Moore and Naomi Raine Solomon have both announced they are quitting Maverick City Music, the contemporary worship collective that launched them into international acclaim. Naomi Raine, who first appeared on Maverick City Music collaborative albums in 2019, reminisced on her journey with gratitude. “What began as a small gathering of friends singing in a shed evolved into a worldwide movement of worship that changed my life in ways I never imagined,” she shared on social media. “Being part of Mav truly changed me. I don’t regret a single thing—the highs, the lows, the lessons, all…

The Nigerian Army 2 Brigade in Akwa Ibom State has denounced the murder of Lieutenant Samson Haruna, the Regimental Medical Officer of 6 Battalion. He died after his wife allegedly set him ablaze following a domestic argument at the Willington Bassey Barracks. The terrible occurrence followed a similar one involving a 42-year-old man named Christopher Enobong Jimmy, who was shot dead by a soldier after offering him a ride to his destination. The incident, which occurred along the Akwa Ibom portion of the East-West Road from Port Harcourt, elicited angry comments from members of the public who denounced the crime.…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Tuesday applauded her constituents in Kogi Central for their steadfast support during what she described as a period of “unscrupulous intimidation.” The lawmakers gave the commendation in a statement issued to journalists after she attended her first plenary session in six months. The statement read, “My attendance at plenary today is a testament of resilience by the good people of Kogi Central and Nigerians, especially their courage to resist every unscrupulous intimidation. “While averting Hon. Rifkatu Danna’s dilemma, our victory is the people’s and God’s. “I recommit myself to continued service to my constituents and country…

Harry Kane has stated that his desire to return to the Premier League has cooled, and he is willing to negotiate a new contract with Bayern Munich. Kane is halfway through his four-year contract, which he signed after coming from Tottenham Hotspur for £86.4 million in the summer of 2023. The 32-year–old has 103 goals in 106 games for the German club, helping them win the 2024-25 Bundesliga title – his first professional honour. Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has expressed his desire to see Kane return to England, where he needs 48 goals to surpass Alan Shearer’s all-time Premier League…

Geoffrey Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, has resigned from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet following controversy about his academic records and charges of certificate forgery. Nnaji, who was appointed in August 2023, announced his resignation in a letter to the President on Tuesday, thanking him for the opportunity to serve. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, confirmed the news in a statement released on Tuesday, saying, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, following some allegations against him. President Tinubu appointed Nnaji…