Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has criticised the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, over comments he made about Nigeria during a recent appearance at Johns Hopkins University in the United States. In a statement on Sunday, Sanwo-Olu accused Obi of making “disparaging comments” about Nigeria, claiming that prominent Nigerians visiting overseas should promote the country’s image rather than “de-market” it. The governor said, “He made the unflattering remarks not just about the incumbent Nigerian government but also about Nigeria. “I also find Mr Obi’s pattern of behaviour disturbing. When prominent Nigerians go overseas, they…

Emotional scenes erupted at the India-Pakistan border this weekend, as families were unexpectedly separated following India’s instruction for practically all Pakistani citizens to leave the country, according to The New York Times on Monday. The ban, issued in response to a recent terrorist assault in Kashmir, which India blames on Pakistan, has upended the lives of families with cross-border relationships. As the deportation deadline passed, families flocked to Punjab’s Attari-Wagah border crossing, hoping for a respite, according to The New York Times. Many had been to India for weddings, funerals, or long-awaited reunions. With most visas cancelled, only individuals with…

The 17th edition of the prestigious Headies Awards, titled ‘Back to Base’, took place on Sunday at the Landmark Event Centre in Lekki, marking a vibrant return to Nigeria after two years abroad. Nollywood actress Nancy Isime and IK Osakioduwa, a veteran broadcaster, hosted the ceremony with charisma, humour and energy on stage. It was a night dedicated to celebrating great achievements across the Nigerian and African music industries, recognising musicians, producers, and creatives who have made remarkable contributions over the last year. The night was further enlivened by thrilling performances by some of the continent’s greatest performers, including Qing…

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday told the opposition parties in the country to lick their wounds and stop blaming him for their alleged gross incompetence in managing the internal affairs of their party. Tinubu also said politicians changing party affiliation is not new or peculiar to Nigeria, pointing out that in more advanced democracies, there are ready examples of notable politicians, statesmen and women who changed their parties. He went on to say that the charges that the administration is leaning towards authoritarianism are untrue and overstated and that the country’s democracy is not in any way threatened. The President,…

Pep Guardiola has stated that winning the FA Cup will not be enough to salvage Manchester City’s disastrous season, despite reaching the final on the same day Liverpool lost their reign as Premier League champions. Guardiola’s side had been crowned English champions for the previous four seasons, but their poor form for much of this season gave Liverpool the opportunity to win a record-equalling 20th top-flight title. Liverpool’s crowning achievement was secured with a 5-1 thrashing of Tottenham, which ended nearly exactly when the full-time whistle blew at Wembley Stadium, signalling City’s 2-0 win against Nottingham Forest in the FA…

The senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has issued a sarcastic and satirical apology to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, reigniting discussions about gender dynamics and power struggles within Nigeria’s legislative chambers. In a letter dripping with biting sarcasm, Natasha gave what could be termed as a profuse “apology” for the “grievous crime” of retaining dignity and self-respect in front of the Senate President. She mocked expectations of obedience, stating, “How remiss of me not to understand that my refusal to indulge your…’requests’ was not merely a personal choice but a constitutional violation of certain men’s entitlement.” Speaking on systemic sexism,…

The senator representing Delta North, Ned Nwoko, has advised Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State to leave “old habits” of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) behind as he joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Following Oborevwori’s defection, Nwoko advised the governor in a statement to make his decision to join the APC transformative. Although he praised the governor for ditching the PDP, he recommended him to abandon “old deals” that had ruined Delta State’s opposition party. Nwoko said, “Leave behind the politics of survival and step into the politics of legacy.” “No one pours new wine into old wineskins.…

Professor Usman Yusuf, former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of using the EFCC to silence him, claiming he was treated like a criminal for criticising the government. In an interview with Arise Television on Sunday, Yusuf said that his recent imprisonment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was part of a planned attempt by Tinubu to silence him. “This government deliberately denied me bail to shake me up… all to try and silence me. But I am not someone who can be silenced,” he said. In February, the…

The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has strongly condemned the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, for scheduling the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, at times as early as 6.30 a.m. The student body, represented by Comrade Olushola Oladoja, the national president, and Comrade Samson Ajasa Adeyemi, the national public relations officer, issued a statement on Sunday endorsing the decision, saying it is dangerous and inconsiderate given the country’s current security issues. “It is deeply troubling that students are expected to commute to examination centres in the early hours of the morning, often navigating unsafe routes and facing transportation…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has cancelled centralised May Day celebrations in Rivers and Edo states, citing the imposition of emergency rule in Rivers and alleged political interference in the affairs of its Edo State council. The national leadership of the NLC has asked all affiliated industrial unions in Rivers State to coordinate and limit Workers’ Day festivities to the state NLC secretariat. Similarly, unions in Edo State will observe the day independently at their various union secretariats. The mandate was sent to the NLC chairman in both states via separate letters dated April 22, 2025. The letters were signed…