Author: Vincent Osuwo

Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has stated that a secondary school certificate is all that is required for a politician to run for office in the country. Sani made the comment on Monday in response to Premium Times’ investigation, which revealed that the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, disowned the Bachelor of Science degree certificate in the possession of the Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Uche Nnaji, claiming the politician did not complete his studies at the institution and was never issued a certificate. The newspaper cited court documents submitted before Justice Hauwa Yilwa of the Federal High Court…

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, has described President Bola Tinubu’s speech in Plateau State as a powerful address that cast the president as “a father of the nation, a lover of peace, a tolerant Muslim, and a commander-in-chief.” Chronicle NG reports that Tinubu was in Jos, Plateau’s capital, on Saturday, where he met with Christian leaders at the headquarters of the Church of Christ in Nations and paid tribute to the late Nana Lydia Yilwatda Goshwe, mother of the All Progressives Congress National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda. While speaking with Christian leaders,…

Imisi emerged as the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10, earning ₦80 million and admiration from fans across Nigeria and beyond. Her triumph was declared during the live finale on Sunday night, capping off a season filled with emotional highs, dramatic twists, and memorable performances. The 23-year-old’s poise, intelligence, and charm garnered her enormous support from viewers and fellow housemates, cementing her place as one of the most celebrated winners in recent years. This year’s “10/10” version had 29 candidates and lasted 10 weeks of tough competition, entertainment, and human drama. Imisi defeated top contenders Dede (first runner-up) and…

President and Chief Executive of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has led the groundbreaking for a $2.5 billion fertilizer factory in Gode, Ethiopia. According to a Dangote Group statement issued on Sunday, the project, a collaboration between the Dangote Group and Ethiopian Investment Holdings, will have an annual production capacity of three million metric tons of urea and is set to become one of the world’s largest fertilizer complexes. Located in Ethiopia’s southeast area, it is expected to use the country’s rich natural gas resources from the Hilal and Calub reservoirs to increase agricultural production, create jobs, and improve food…

Some supporters have risen in defense of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen after a tense on-field fight with Emirhan Topçu during a heated Turkish Super Lig Istanbul derby on Saturday. Tempers rose at RAMS Park as Osimhen and Topçu collided during Galatasaray’s 1-1 tie with Beşiktaş. The incident occurred in the 39th minute, when Osimhen appeared to be fouled during an aerial tackle, but referee Yasin Kol waved play on. Frustrated by the ruling, the Nigerian forward rushed Topçu and appeared to grip him by the neck before players from both teams stepped in to settle the tension. The incident…

Adams Oshiomhole, a former Edo State governor and Senator representing the Edo North Senatorial District, has condemned former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Plateau State, calling the statements a reflection of political obsession. Oshiomhole, who spoke on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, expressed “sympathy” for Atiku, the Peoples Democratic Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, claiming that the former vice president had been “consumed by politics.” “I have sympathy for Atiku,” Oshiomhole said during the program. “He has allowed himself to be consumed by politics. Everything he sees, he interprets through the eyes of partisanship.” Atiku had…

The Big Brother Naija Season 10 show has completed its grand conclusion with Imisi emerging victorious, earning the cash prize of 80 million Naira. The grand finale, which aired on October 5, 2025, was a widely awaited event on the reality show. Kaybobo was the first housemate to be evicted in the grand finale, which was presented by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. Isabella was evicted afterwards. Following their eviction, Mensan and Jason Jae evicted, leaving Koyin, Dede, Imisi, Sultana, and Kola as the top five. Kola was the first housemate ousted from the grand finale, followed by Sultana…

Barcelona will enter the international break in second place in the rankings, having lost their unbeaten streak in La Liga 4-1 away to Sevilla at the Ramón Sánhez-Pizjuán on Sunday afternoon. Barcelona performed probably their worst game of the whole Hansi Flick era, and they rightfully lost to an inspired Sevilla team that exploited every potential flaw in the Blaugrana to dominate the game and take all three points at home. The start of the game was about as terrible as we’ve seen from Hansi Flick’s club in his tenure, with Barcelona looking helpless both with and without the ball.…

Erling Haaland continued his prolific form as Manchester City secured a narrow victory over Brentford, giving manager Pep Guardiola his 250th Premier League win. Guardiola is the 16th manager to reach the milestone with a single club, but he did so in only 349 games, 74 games faster than anybody else. Haaland outmuscled Sepp van den Berg to collect Josko Gvardiol’s looping cross, then wriggled away from the defender before perfectly placing it beyond Caoimhin Kelleher. It is the Norwegian striker’s third goal of the week and his 18th in 11 outings for club and country this season. City had…

Everton came from behind to break Crystal Palace’s club-record 19-match unbeaten streak, with Jack Grealish scoring a thrilling 93rd-minute winner. Daniel Munoz’s neat 37th-minute finish put Palace on track to win their third Premier League game in a row, as well as three consecutive league triumphs on the road. Everton were second best for lengthy stretches, with Tyrick Mitchell shooting against a post before Munoz scored his second goal in a row. Ismaila Sarr found the Colombian winger in space on the right side of the box, and Munoz poked it past Jordan Pickford, who was making his 300th Premier…