Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Ogun State Police Command have rescued five students of Gateway Polytechnic, Sapade, who were abducted by armed criminals in the Sapade area of the state. Babaseyi Oluseyi, the command’s spokesperson, said in a statement on Wednesday that the event occurred on April 27, 2026, at around 10:55 p.m. He stated that the Ipara Division had received a distress call about a suspected kidnapping, causing police officers to visit the scene. Oluseyi stated that police patrol teams dispatched to the location uncovered an abandoned ash-colored Toyota vehicle riddled with bullet holes, blood stains, and personal stuff collected inside. According to…

US President Donald Trump has sparked more controversy by appearing to support a proposal to rename the Strait of Hormuz the “Strait of Trump,” boosting the concept with a reshared post on Truth Social on Wednesday. Given the Strait’s worldwide significance, the post received a lot of attention and included a map designating the narrow but strategically important waterway with the new name. The route, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, is a vital artery for international oil shipments, carrying a significant amount of the world’s petroleum supply on a daily basis. While the act looks…

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as minister of foreign affairs, a promotion from her previous position as minister of state in the same ministry. The ascension comes after Amb Yusuf Tuggar resigned to pursue his governorship ambitions in the 2027 elections. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, signed a statement on Wednesday confirming the appointment. Onanuga also announced the nomination of Sola Enikanolaiye of Kogi State as the new Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, subject to Senate confirmation. Until his appointment, Enikanolaiye was the president’s senior special assistant for foreign affairs…

The Lagos State Police Command has detained two suspected kidnappers in connection with the kidnapping and killing of Thompson Adams, a 17-year-old candidate for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, in the state’s Ikorodu district. Fatai Tijani, the state commissioner of police, stated this to journalists on Wednesday at the command headquarters in Ikeja. Tijani said the suspects, Elijah Emmanuel, 23, and Tony Ogenata, 21, were apprehended on Monday about 8 p.m. based on solid intelligence. According to his findings, Adams was returning from the examination hall on Wednesday, April 22, when the event occurred. The CP claimed that the…

Julian Alvarez’s penalty earned Atletico Madrid a 1-1 draw against Arsenal in a tense Champions League semi-final first leg match on Wednesday. Viktor Gyokeres put the Premier League leaders ahead from the penalty spot just before halftime after being fouled, but Alvarez responded 10 minutes later after Ben White’s handball. Arsenal were angry as a late penalty decision was reversed due to a VAR review after David Hancko made contact with Eberechi Eze in the area. Atletico had the upper hand for lengthy stretches, but Arsenal’s superb defending put the Spanish capital in a fantastic position to return to the…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the removal of Mr. Saidu Mohammed, the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA. He has also chosen Mr. Rabiu Abdullahi Umar as the agency’s new CEO, subject to Senate confirmation. The news was made in a State House press release published on Wednesday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the removal of Mr. Saidu Mohammed as the authority chief executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), in the public interest,” Onanuga said.…

The Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has ordered the firing and criminal prosecution of policemen involved in the fatal shooting of a suspect in Effurun, Delta State. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, the police said the decision came after disciplinary hearings into the April 26, 2026, incident that resulted in the death of 28-year-old Mene Ogidi. According to the Force, all officers involved in the incident were promptly removed from the Delta State Command and sent to Force Headquarters in Abuja, where they faced expedited disciplinary procedures. The Force…

The Federal Government has announced Friday, May 1, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate this year’s International Workers’ Day. Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the minister of interior, made the announcement on behalf of the government, congratulating Nigerian workers on the occasion. In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani, on April 29, 2026, the minister applauded workers across the country for their hard work and dedication to national development. He mentioned that the contributions of Nigerian workers remain vital to the nation’s growth and prosperity, urging them to continue to uphold the values of patriotism, productivity, and commitment to…

France legend Thierry Henry has sternly criticized the scoreline of the PSG vs. Bayern Munich Champions League semifinal clash. The clash, which saw the Luis Enrique side narrowly edge Bayern Munich in a 5-4 thriller, attracted applause from football lovers; however, the former Arsenal star described the match as “street football.” Speaking in an interview after the match, Henry noted that the match was devoid of a show of tactics from both sides. “Listen, we need to have a serious conversation about what we are watching,” he said. “For the fans, of course, it’s exciting, nine goals, end-to-end moments everywhere.…

The Nigeria Police Force has suffered severe criticism over the extra judicial killing of an unarmed suspect in Delta State. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, sparked outrage after a disturbing video surfaced online on Tuesday showing the moment the restrained suspect was shot. In the video, the victim identified as Mene Ogidi is seen sitting on the ground with his hands tied behind his back before the officer, dressed in plain clothes, opens fire at close range. Police spokesperson in the state, Bright Edafe, confirmed the development, stating that the officer has been transferred to Force Headquarters in Abuja…