Author: Vincent Osuwo

Chidinma Ojukwu, the prime suspect in the murder of Super TV Chief Executive Officer Michael Ataga, on Thursday, told a Lagos High how she discovered Ataga’s lifeless body in a Lekki short-let apartment on June 15, 2021. Testifying before Justice Yetunde Adesanya, the former 300-level Mass Communication student at the University of Lagos stated that she had returned from buying food and juice, knocked on the flat door, and when there was no response, pushed it open to find blood on the floor and Ataga lying in a pool of blood. “I dropped everything and rushed to him,” she said.…

Three suspects in the kidnapping of Nigerian Navy Lieutenant Cynthia Akor have been apprehended by Naval Unit operatives in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. Two of the arrested were directly involved in the abduction, and the third was recognised as an accomplice. It was gathered on Thursday that the arrests were made in a village near Masaka in neighbouring Nasarawa State. On March 21, armed assailants stormed Maman Vatsa Estate’s gate, barricaded Mpape Road, and opened fire on moving vehicles, kidnapping Akor and two bystanders. Akor’s kidnappers later contacted their relatives, demanding N500 million for the naval commander and N200…

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has declared that Crypto Bridge Exchange, popularly known as CBEX, is not registered to operate as a digital assets exchange in Nigeria, warning the investing public against transacting with the platform. In a circular issued on Thursday, the commission stated that CBEX, operating under various aliases such as ST Technologies International Ltd and Smart Treasure/Super Technology, had engaged in unauthorised investment solicitation, offering implausibly high returns to unsuspecting Nigerians. “The Commission hereby clarifies that neither CBEX nor its affiliates were granted registration by the Commission at any time to operate as a digital assets…

A Yoruba self-determination group, Yoruba One Voice, led by Yorubaland’s Aare Onakakanfo, Iba Gani Adams, has spoken out against the movement to implement Sharia law in areas of the South West, warning that such a move might disrupt the region and jeopardise Nigeria’s already fragile diversity. This position was outlined in a statement issued at the conclusion of YOV’s international virtual conference titled “Sharia Law in Yorubaland: Setting Things Straight through Restructuring”. The conference was presided over by Adams, the YOV Convener, and brought together members of the YOV Global Coordinating Council, the General Assembly, essential stakeholders, and renowned Yoruba…

The Leader, Army Force Headquarters Recruitment Sensitisation Team, Anambra, Brig.-Gen. Chima Ekeator, says barely 200 youths from the South-East have registered for the present Army recruitment in the country. Ekeator made the disclosure during a sensitisation event for young leaders and President-Generals (P-Gs) from various communities in the state. He stated that there was a need to encourage youths from various communities to engage in the activity. “This sensitisation is necessary because, according to records, only 200 persons have registered from the South-East, while in other states, not less than 4000 persons have registered. “We are calling on youth leaders…

President Bola Tinubu continues to direct the affairs of state from Europe, despite being outside the country for nearly two weeks, the presidency stated. The presidency also revealed that Tinubu will return after the Easter holidays. According to a statement signed Thursday, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, explained that the president, who travelled from Paris to London at the weekend, “remains fully engaged in Nigeria’s governance” and is in “constant communication with key government officials”. Onanuga further stated that the president has given “directives to security chiefs to address emerging threats in some parts of the…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the lawmaker representing Kogi Central, raised the alarm on Thursday after some armed men stormed her family home in Obeiba-Ihima, Kogi State. The senator revealed this in an Abuja statement published by her media team. According to her, gunmen invaded and vandalised her grandfather’s home on Tuesday. According to the report, security officials successfully repelled the raid on Natasha’s family house by the gunmen. The statement partly read, “Two days ago, my younger brother took some contractors to my hometown in Ihima to inspect locations for upcoming projects that I attracted to my senatorial district. The unknown…

The funeral service for Abisola Kola-Daisi, the late former Oyo State Governor’s eldest daughter, was held on Thursday at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, City of David, Trinity Tower, on Victoria Island in Lagos. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu was among the dignitaries that attended the funeral service on Thursday. Sharing photos from the event on X, Sanwo-Olu wrote, “Today, I attended the funeral service of the late Abisola Kola-Daisi, nee Ajimobi. Abisola’s warmth, kindness, and unwavering spirit touched many, and her absence will be deeply felt. “My thoughts and prayers are with her family as they navigate this…

The President Donald Trump administration may shut down nearly 30 United States embassies and consulates around the world, including several in Africa, as part of a plan to reduce the country’s diplomatic presence abroad. A CNN report on Wednesday, citing an internal US State Department document, disclosed that the embassies in the Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Lesotho, and South Sudan are among those proposed for closure. The US consulate in South Africa may also be shut down. “The document recommends closing 10 embassies and 17 consulates. Many of the posts are in Europe and Africa, though they also…

Brazilian talisman, Neymar Jr., has suffered yet another injury setback, just 34 minutes into his return for Santos in the Brasileirão, transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano discloses. “Neymar Jr leaves the pitch with a new injury as Santos started him tonight in the Brasileirão. After 34 minutes, Neymar has been subbed off,” Romano reported on Wednesday. The development is the latest in a string of injury troubles that have plagued the 33-year-old in recent times. Earlier in January 2025, Neymar ended his short and injury-hit stint with Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal. The Saudi Arabian club confirmed the mutual termination of his…