Author: Vincent Osuwo

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order removing water-pressure restrictions on showerheads, which the White House claims would “make America’s showers great again”. Trump has often complained about low water pressure in American bathrooms, which he attributes to federal water conservation rules. “In my case I like to take a nice shower, to take care of my beautiful hair,” Trump told reporters as he signed the order in the Oval Office on Wednesday. “I have to stand under the shower for 15 minutes till it gets wet. It comes out drip, drip, drip. It’s ridiculous.” The order directs…

Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar has mourned Lady Helen Owie, wife of a former Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Rowland Owie. Chronicle NG reports that Helen Owie died on Wednesday in Abuja at the age of 71. In a statement via his X handle on Thursday, Atiku asserted that the deceased was peaceful, loving, humble, and kind to a fault. He added, “The late Lady Helen Owie lived an exemplary life that impacted her family, her community, and all who encountered her in her eventful life. “She was a devout Christian who made the love of others a…

Mrs Helen Owie, wife of Senator Rowland Owie, the former Chief Whip of the Senate, has died. Helen died at the age of 71, according to a statement personally signed by her husband released on Wednesday. According to the announcement, the dead died peacefully in Abuja on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, following a brief illness. Speaking on their union together, which lasted over 50 years, Owie wrote, “When Helen came into my life over five decades ago, she lovingly made our home a safe space. She united my family and treated my late mother, Aghatise Owie, who delivered 11 children…

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has cautioned Nigerians against disclosing their National Identification Numbers (NIN) to unauthorised individuals or organisations in exchange for monetary compensation. The NIMC warned residents in Anambra State against submitting their identification number for money, which is illegal and punishable under the NIMC Act No. 23 of 2007, the Data Protection Act, and the Cybercrime Act. The Commission’s Head of Corporate Communications, Dr Kayode Adegoke, issued a statement on Wednesday, stating that the illegal activity had been brought to their attention and that arrests had already taken place. “The National Identity Management Commission has been…

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 presidential election, Mr Peter Obi, has dismissed rumours suggesting he is planning to leave the party. Obi indicated that he has not spoken with any individual or group about his withdrawal from the Labour Party. He emphasised that any decisions about the party’s future would be taken in collaboration with its stakeholders. He made the explanation while speaking to party members at the ongoing National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja. “I’ve not told anybody that I’m leaving the Labour Party,” the former Anambra State Governor said. Details later…

Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly called Davido, has declared his unwavering support for fellow Nigerian artist Tiwa Savage, promising to shield her from harm despite their past differences. This statement comes a year after Savage reportedly filed a suit against Davido, accusing him of threatening her life. The fallout between the two artistes began in January 2024 when Tiwa Savage posted a picture online with Sophia Momodu, Davido’s first baby mama—a move that sparked controversy. However, in a recent interview with The Breakfast Club, Davido attempted to clear the air and stress his ongoing relationship with Savage. He portrayed their…

The Lagos State Government has confirmed its commitment to implementing monthly, quarterly, and yearly rent payments, with a maximum of one year. Mr Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, Commissioner for Housing, made the announcement in a statement signed on Wednesday by him and Mr Barakat Odunuga-Bakare, Special Adviser to the Governor on Housing. Akinderu-Fatai talked during a recent exploratory meeting with executives from the Estate, Rent, and Commission Agents Association of Nigeria (ERCAN). He stated that the administration is actively engaging with stakeholders to facilitate a smooth transition for individuals seeking lodging. He stated that the Lagos state government had instructed experts and…

Mr Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has expressed concern about the untold hardships endured by Nigerians, claiming that the country is on the verge of collapse. He made the remarks while speaking to party members at the ongoing National Executive Council meeting in Abuja on Wednesday. “Do not fear anybody. Those who were afraid yesterday didn’t do any better. “We must speak out when things are going wrong. Nigeria is collapsing. The numbers are clear; the indices are clear—people are getting poorer every day,” he said. Obi stressed the need for unity and…

The Lagos State Police Command detained a guy named Friday Onu after a video of him beating a female commercial driver, Yetunde Amole, on the Lekki-Epe Motorway went viral. The incident occurred as Onu was purportedly attempting to take her car battery. SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed this in a statement released on Wednesday. The event occurred on Monday, near the Oriental Hotel neighbourhood. Onu attempted to steal Amole’s car battery and attacked her when she stopped him. He was apprehended by Maroko Division officers but later became ill and was transferred to Falomo Police Hospital. His statement…

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has described the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as a party lacking any real political structure, describing it as a “one-man show”. Bode George made the statement on Wednesday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Morning Brief, when he discussed the prospect of a third political group, such as the Social Democratic Party (SDP), arising ahead of the 2027 general election. “The APC has no structure; it’s just a one-man show,” he said. He stressed that any meaningful political alternative must prioritise the people and not personal…