Author: Vincent Osuwo

The minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has stated that Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara did no wrongdoing after reconciling with his political camp, claiming that “there is no sin in politics.” Wike said Fubara’s decision to return to the political family that produced him was the right one, and it would boost attempts to rally support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The minister addressed journalists on Tuesday following an inspection of ongoing roadwork around the Federal Capital Territory. His words came only days after Fubara officially proclaimed support for Wike’s Rainbow Coalition, endorsed President Tinubu…

Senator Uba Sani, Governor of Kaduna State, announced on Tuesday that Jerry Adams, Executive Chairman of the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service, will be his running mate in the 2027 governorship election, describing the decision as a reaffirmation of his administration’s commitment to inclusion, equity, and good governance. The governor announced the nomination in a statement he personally signed, stating Adams’ appointment embodied the values of justice, fairness, and merit that had governed his government since taking office on May 29, 2023. According to Sani, Adams’ appointment goes beyond that of a deputy governorship candidate, as it underscores his administration’s…

The Abuja Court of Appeal On Tuesday, annulled the Federal High Court’s ruling that directed the Independent National Electoral Commission to remove the African Democratic Congress and four additional political parties from its register. In a unanimous ruling issued by a three-judge panel headed by Justice Abba Mohammed, the appellate court determined that the June 15 decision of the Federal High Court was void, as it was rendered without jurisdiction. The appellate court determined that the trial court incorrectly assumed jurisdiction and issued the order based on an invalid suit submitted by a non-juristic entity. It determined that there was…

The Plateau State Police Command has arrested three suspects over the mob killing of a 25-year-old University of Jos graduate, Ibrahim Mbaya, popularly known as “Ibee.” The crime, which occurred on Sunday at an off-campus apartment behind the City of David area along Ring Road, Jos, has sparked outrage across Plateau State, with family members, friends, students, and members of the entertainment industry demanding justice for the deceased. Mbaya, a graduate of the University of Jos who was still processing an outstanding academic issue, had attended a social event on campus before deciding to spend the night at a friend’s…

The Plateau State Police Command has arrested three suspects over the mob killing of a 25-year-old University of Jos graduate, Ibrahim Mbaya, popularly known as “Ibee.” The crime, which occurred on Sunday at an off-campus apartment behind the City of David area along Ring Road, Jos, has sparked outrage across Plateau State, with family members, friends, students, and members of the entertainment industry demanding justice for the deceased. Mbaya, a graduate of the University of Jos who was still processing an outstanding academic issue, had attended a social event on campus before deciding to spend the night at a friend’s…

A 25-year-old University of Jos graduate, Ibrahim Mbaya, popularly known as “Ibee,” was beaten to death after being accused of stealing a mobile phone in Jos, Plateau State. The crime, which occurred on Sunday at an off-campus apartment behind the City of David area along Ring Road, Jos, has sparked outrage across Plateau State, with family members, friends, students, and members of the entertainment industry demanding justice for the deceased. Mbaya, a graduate of the University of Jos who was still processing an outstanding academic issue, had attended a social event on campus before deciding to spend the night at…

The Senate has specified that the contentious rule imposing penalties for preaching, hawking, and trading within commercial vehicles is not a new effort to ban religious activities or street evangelism but rather a longstanding provision of the Federal Road Safety Commission Act that has been in effect since 2007. The explanation comes after significant public anger regarding the approval of the Federal Road Safety Corps (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which suggests a N50,000 penalty for those found guilty of hawking, selling, or preaching within commercial vehicles. The suggested law, part of a larger assessment of the FRSC Act intended to enhance…

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated the Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, on her election as the 33rd president of the Nigerian Bar Association, describing her appointment as a historic moment in the legal profession. In a statement issued Monday, the governor stated that Badejo-Okusanya’s election as the NBA’s second female president was a result of her decades of dedication, professionalism, and commitment to the rule of law. “Congratulations to Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, on her historic election as the president of the Nigerian Bar Association. “Becoming only the second female president in the history of the NBA is…

A three-storey hostel building known as Elite Five Star Lodge fell in Amaokpala, near the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, in Anambra State’s Orumba North Local Government Area, killing two people and rescuing three others. The structure, which had approximately 60 rooms, collapsed on Sunday night, sending residents and passers-by into a frenzy as an unknown number of people, largely students, were trapped beneath the wreckage for hours before emergency responders arrived. Eyewitnesses reported that the building collapsed while inhabitants were inside. Ifeoma, a local who observed the tragedy, told the press about a loud sound before the fall. “We heard a…

BBNaija has revealed its first major twist of the season, introducing ‘The Gambit’—a game-changing advantage that guarantees two housemates a place in the grand finale but automatically disqualifies them from winning the show’s N160 million prize. The announcement was revealed during Monday’s live session with the housemates and was also posted on the show’s official social media platforms, where organisers invited viewers to vote for one male and one female roommate for the new position. According to the BBNaija organisers, the male and female housemates with the most overall votes will be dubbed The Gambits, receiving an automatic spot in…