Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Nigeria Police Force has invited social media activist Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, to present evidence supporting his claim that some police officers at checkpoints conspire with kidnappers and bandits. The Force, in a statement issued on Thursday by Ani Iniedu, the Force public relations officer, said it had taken note of Otse’s comments at the recent Nigerian Bar Association convention in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State. VeryDarkMan claimed that police officials stationed at checkpoints on key highways recognize wealthy travelers and provide information about their identities and movements to kidnappers, aiding their kidnapping for ransom.…

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has berated the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) for inviting social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, to speak at its annual conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Falana stated his views in an interview with Channels Television on Thursday, responding to the uproar surrounding VDM’s participation at the NBA’s 66th Annual General Conference in Port Harcourt, where he spoke about insecurity. The senior lawyer contended that speakers selected to address lawyers should have relevant expertise or experience in the subject at hand and that the NBA’s conferences…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Plateau State University, Bokkos chapter, PLASU, has declared a total, comprehensive, and indefinite strike over what it described as the failure of the university administration to satisfactorily address its six-point charter of demands. The union announced the strike on Wednesday during its Congress meeting, following the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum handed to the university administration on August 11. The union, in a statement signed by Chairperson Vincent D. Choji and Secretary Lomka Kopdiya and made accessible to media on Wednesday, stated that its demands remained unaddressed after the expiration of the deadline.…

The Kerala Excise Department has declared Emmanuel Afam, a 46-year-old Nigerian, wanted in connection with the seizure of 3.3 kg of MDMA. According to a report published on Wednesday by the United News of India, the Kerala Excise Department issued a look-out circular against Afam as part of the investigation into the narcotics recovery near the Pantheerankavu toll plaza in Kozhikode. The report stated that nine people had been arrested in connection with the crime, and “a look-out circular has been issued against Nigerian national Emmanuel Afam, who is absconding.” According to an earlier report from NDTV of India last…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has threatened to export excess petrol stocks as surging imports cause uncertainties about domestic demand and make inventory planning more difficult. The refinery stated that imported Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) accounted for around 43% of gasoline supplied into the Nigerian market in July, despite its ability to meet and surpass domestic demand. It stated that the ongoing issuing of petroleum product import licenses had caused uncertainty in demand planning and inventory management, requiring it to reevaluate how much fuel it should keep on hand for the local market. Since its inception, the refinery has always maintained…

The PGA Tour has announced that American golfer Matt Gogel has received a six-month suspension for wagering on golf events. The 55-year-old participates in the PGA Tour Champions series, which is designated for professional golfers aged 50 and above. Gogel refrained from betting on events he was involved in, but he acknowledged unintentionally breaching PGA Tour rules by making “minor recreational bets” in 2024 and 2025. “I would never knowingly violate the integrity of the game of golf,” Gogel said in a statement. “I made an honest mistake, and I look forward to playing in 2027 on the PGA Tour…

Chelsea are exploring a transfer for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez after reaching out to the Argentina international’s agents. The 33-year-old is seen as accessible for a possible transfer from Villa following the club’s acquisition of Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Parma for around £30m earlier this month. This shift may offer another chance for Chelsea and Villa to engage in transactions. Chelsea acquired forward Morgan Rogers from Villa for a club-record £117m, while Alejandro Garnacho transferred in the opposite direction on a preliminary loan arrangement. Striker Nicolas Jackson, estimated to be worth approximately £65m, might also make a move…

Kylian Mbappe netted three goals, securing Jose Mourinho a victorious comeback to the Bernabeu as Real Madrid triumphed over Real Sociedad in La Liga. Mourinho had a perfect beginning to his second tenure at Madrid over the weekend, as he managed a 2-1 triumph at Espanyol and then secured this win. Mourinho’s team needed to remain patient against a resilient Real Sociedad, but their talent ultimately prevailed, as Mbappe delivered three outstanding goals while Jude Bellingham contributed two assists and also set up Vinicius Jr for the third. A large crowd of supporters filled the Bernabeu on Wednesday night, excited…

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s proposal to reinstate fuel subsidies if elected president in 2027, calling it a political response to economic suffering rather than a long-term answer to Nigeria’s fiscal issues. In a statement issued on Wednesday, NANS President Akinteye Babatunde said that returning to the old subsidy scheme without a defined structural framework would replicate the flaws that rendered the program unsustainable. Akinteye stated that NANS’ viewpoint was not partisan but rather based on the association’s responsibility to evaluate government policies and speak out on topics of national importance.…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of Dotun Oladipo, writer and publisher of The Eagle Online, characterizing his demise as a devastating loss for Nigeria’s media business and the country. The president’s condolences were expressed in a statement released on Wednesday by his special adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Oladipo, a former political editor of PUNCH Newspapers, died on Tuesday at the age of 56. Tinubu praised Oladipo’s services to political journalism and digital media, highlighting his years of reporting and attempts to bring accurate information to Nigerians via traditional and online platforms. The President…