Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Federal Government has designated Thursday, May 1, 2025, as a public holiday to honour this year’s Workers’ Day celebration. The government reaffirmed the importance of peace in driving industrialisation and economic progress. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior, stated this in a statement issued on Tuesday on behalf of the Federal Government. Tunji-Ojo praised workers for their diligence and sacrifice, stating that their efforts are largely responsible for the country’s greatness and the respect it demands in the international community. ”There is dignity in labour; the dedication and commitment to the work we do is vital to nation-building”, the minister…

Prominent Lagos socialite Emeka Okonkwo (a.k.a. E-Money) reportedly regained his release on Tuesday evening after hours of questioning by agents of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He discovered e-money at his home in the Omole area of Lagos on Monday night and transferred it to the commission’s office in Abuja for investigation. He was arrested by operatives for allegedly abusing the naira and defacing foreign currencies. However, the celebrity took to Instagram on Tuesday evening to celebrate his release, using the handle @iam_emoney1. Appearing as a king in his palace in the place, E-money wrote, “No tension, everywhere…

Former Delta State Governor Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa has revealed that ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar is preparing to leave the Peoples Democratic Party ahead of the 2027 elections. Atiku was the PDP’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, with Okowa as his running mate. On March 20, 2023, the PDP presidential candidate, Atiku, the Labour Party’s Peter Obi, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, and others announced the formation of a coalition. The move has spurred continuous debate about the possibility of a united opposition, with political leaders offering varying perspectives. Speaking to Arise News on Tuesday, Okowa, who officially joined…

President Bola Tinubu congratulated Mark Carney on the Liberal Party’s win in the recent Canadian parliamentary elections, which resulted in his election as the country’s 24th Prime Minister. Tinubu extended his congratulations in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday. The statement is captioned ‘President Tinubu congratulates Canadian Prime Minister Mark Joseph Carney.’ He recognised the significance of his hard-fought electoral victory at a time when the country requires a leader with extensive experience. Carney, a seasoned economist, previously served as Governor of the Bank of Canada from 2008 to 2013 and…

The family of Juju musician Sunday Adegeye, also known as King Sunny Ade, KSA, has refuted speculations concerning his abduction, stating that “he is safe and sound.” Dayo Adegeye, one of his children and his manager, clarified the situation in a statement on Tuesday. Adegeye refuted the claim, calling it a “malicious” attempt to smear the great musician’s reputation. According to him, “We want to assure the public that King Sunny Ade is safe and sound. “There is no truth to the kidnapping rumour, and we are taking appropriate steps to address the situation and identify those responsible for spreading…

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, advised members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday to keep their focus on re-electing President Bola Tinubu in 2027, emphasising that the President requires a second term to finish his economic reform efforts. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Keyamo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, warned that it would be “tragic” for another administration to halt the Tinubu-led government’s fiscal and economic policies. “The most profound thing I will say here today is that every single APC member in this country today should be concentrating on the re-election…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Monday, renewed calls for the amendment to the Constitution to allow Nigerians in the Diaspora, as well as certain categories of citizens within the country, to participate in future elections. Beyond expanding voting access, the panel is also suggesting improvements to modernise the process of voter identification. The proposals were part of a comprehensive set of electoral reform recommendations submitted by INEC with the goal of enhancing the legislative framework that governs Nigeria’s voting system. The document “Issues and Contentions in the Electoral Legal Framework: An Overview from INEC’s Submission” outlined key areas…

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Monday ordered businesswoman Aisha Achimugu to appear before it on Wednesday in connection with an ongoing inquiry involving her. Justice Emeka Nwite made the directive after directing Achimugu to report to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday and then appear in court on Wednesday alongside EFCC personnel. The ruling followed an application filed by Achimugu’s counsel, Kehinde Ogunwumiju (SAN), to prevent the EFCC from detaining or harassing her while she was complying with their investigative invitation. On April 11, Justice Nwite asked the EFCC and five other security agencies to…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday arrested businesswoman Aisha Achimugu at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. According to our correspondent, Achimugu was arrested about 5 a.m., immediately after returning from London. The EFCC designated Achimugu wanted in March following allegations of criminal conspiracy and money laundering. On Monday, the Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice I.E. Ekwo, ordered her to appear before the EFCC on Tuesday as well as Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Her attorney, Chief Chikaosolu Ojukwu, confirmed her arrest in a message to our correspondent, saying, “Aisha Achimugu, who arrived voluntarily…

Real Madrid tactician Carlo Ancelotti has agreed to take over the Brazilian national team, numerous Spanish media outlets reported on Monday. The experienced Italian has one year left on his contract with the Spanish giants, but after being knocked out of the Champions League quarter-finals by Arsenal and losing the Copa del Rey to rivals Barcelona, he is set to leave Santiago Bernabeu. Ancelotti has not veiled the possibility of a departure, stating that his future would be “a topic for the next weeks” following Saturday’s defeat to Barcelona.According to Spanish media, Ancelotti will take charge before the 2026 World…