Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the claims of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, alleging that President Bola Tinubu is “competing with Buhari in incompetence”. The APC described the swipe on Tinubu as “not only laughable but disgracefully hypocritical.” This was revealed in a press statement by the party chapter’s spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, on Tuesday. Obasanjo, in his new book, took a swipe at Tinubu, saying his administration is currently the only one competing with that of the late President Muhammadu Buhari in terms of inefficiency. The book titled “Nigeria: Past and Future” is one…

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has confirmed that six passengers sustained injuries on Tuesday at approximately 11:09 am after a Kaduna-bound train derailed at KM 49 between Kubwa Station and Asham Station, which prompted the deployment of a go-team to the site to gather evidence, engage stakeholders, and begin an investigation into the accident. The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau’s Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji, issued a statement on Tuesday. The accident occurred at KM 49, between Kubwa Station and Asham Station. Six passengers were injured, but no fatalities were reported. The NSIB has deployed…

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the commencement of applications for its Direct Short Service Commission 34/2025. The announcement, made on Tuesday through the NAF’s official X page, urged applicants from a variety of professions, including engineering, medical, and cyber specialists, reflecting the force’s changing needs in modern warfare. Interested candidates can apply for free online from August 27 to October 7, 2025, at https://nafrecruitment.airforce.mil.ng. According to NAF, candidates must have the following prerequisites to qualify: Applicants must be Nigerian citizens by birth. Applicants must be between the ages of 20 and 32, whereas medical doctors (consultants) may be…

Hon. Bernard Udemezue, a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly representing the Ayamelum Constituency, has been suspended for three months. Udemezue was suspended for sharing “damaging content” on social media. The congressman, who was elected on the Peoples Democratic Party platform, said on social media that his constituency, Ayamelum, is underserved in terms of constituency allowances. In response to the post, the House passed a resolution to summon Udemezue at its plenary last Tuesday, following a matter of urgent public importance moved by Tony Muobike, a member representing Aguata 2 Constituency, and seconded by Jude Ngobili, the Chief…

Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Plateau State University on Tuesday staged a protest in compliance with the directive of the National Secretariat of the union. They were joined by the Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Shedrack Best, and the National President of ASUU, Prof. Chris Pikwuna, during the protest, which took place at the university campus in Bokkos Local Government Area of the state. The union’s chairman, Dr Monday Hassan Zitta, read a press statement during the protest, highlighting the union’s demands. He said, “Feelers across campuses indicate that lecturers in Nigerian public universities…

Aondona Dajoh, former Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, has been suspended for three months after reportedly attempting to impeach Governor Hyacinth Alia. Dajoh was suspended following a resolution made during Tuesday’s plenary session by Terna Shimawua, a member from Kyan State Constituency, and seconded by James Umoru of Apa State Constituency. Shimawua, who moved the motion, was among those suspended by Dajoh before his departure as Speaker last week Friday. The Speaker, Alfred Emberga, who ruled on the motion, reduced Dajoh’s suspension from six to three months without the usual vote on such issues. The Benue State…

The Katsina State Police Command has confirmed the kidnapping of a man identified as Anas Ahmed, his wife, Halimatu, and their little daughter in the Katsina State metropolitan area by terrorists on Tuesday. Confirming the incident, the spokesman of the command, Deputy Superintendent of Police Abubakar Sadiq, said the Commissioner of Police, Bello Shehu, visited the scene, deployed additional resources for the prompt rescue of victims, and arrestedterrorists. The statement read, “Today, Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at about 0300 hrs, some suspected gunmen armed with weapons attacked the residence of one Anas Ahmadu, m, age 33, of Filin Canada Quarters,…

The Delta State Police Command has arrested operatives who were seen in a viral video counting bundles of cash inside a patrol van marked Area Command Asaba. The video, making the rounds on social media, showed the officers handling the money from their parked vehicle, raising widespread suspicion that the cash could have been proceeds of extortion. Reacting to the incident on Tuesday, the Police Public Relations Officer for the Command, Bright Edafe, confirmed in a post on X that the officers had been tracked and taken into custody. According to Edafe, the Command wasted no time in summoning the…

A passenger train heading from Abuja to Kaduna derailed on Tuesday morning, overturning several carriages and causing panic among passengers on board. It was gathered that the incident occurred along the popular corridor immediately after the train left Abuja at 11 a.m. on its way to Kaduna. The train incident has led people to escape for safety, with several describing the scene as chaotic and terrifying. An eyewitness reported that the derailment occurred unexpectedly, causing confusion as passengers raced out of the derailed cabins. The eyewitness said, “It is a complete pandemonium. People who were confirmed to be saved were…

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has threatened to shut down critical infrastructure nationwide if the Federal Government fails to meet the demands of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), which has again warned of a possible nationwide strike. NANS Assistant General Secretary, Emmanuel Adejuwon, in an interview on Monday in Abuja, expressed deep concern over ASUU’s latest threat, vowing that the union would “mobilise Nigerian students for massive nationwide protests that will shut down roads, airports, government offices, and critical infrastructure.” “Let it be on record: if this strike is not averted, we will bring the country…