Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Katsina State Government has confirmed that Nura Garwa, a former Senior Special Assistant on Community Development who is currently being investigated for alleged involvement in a kidnapping syndicate, was previously suspended from office before running for a seat in the Katsina State House of Assembly. Garwa is one of the suspects recently paraded by the Katsina State Police Command in connection with the alleged kidnapping of an eight-year-old boy at Sardauna Estate in Katsina. Salisu Zango, the Commissioner of Information and Culture, issued a statement on Sunday. He claimed Garwa had previously been suspended by the government for allegedly…

The federal government has announced Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays to commemorate the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement in a statement issued Monday by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani. According to the statement, the declaration indicates the federal government’s respect for the faith and spiritual legacy of millions of Nigerian Muslims who celebrate the festival with the rest of the world’s Islamic community. Tunji-Ojo greeted Muslim believers in Nigeria and the diaspora on the occasion, characterizing Eid-ul-Adha as a celebration of profound spiritual significance based on sacrifice,…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, stated that the withdrawal of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, from the 2027 governorship race is linked to a political peace agreement aimed at fostering peace in the state. Wike made the remarks on Monday while briefing journalists after reviewing infrastructure projects in Abuja. He stated that the move was consistent with agreements reached during reconciliation efforts involving key political actors in Rivers State. Fubara was recently pulled down from the All Progressives Congress governorship primary, citing talks and the need for peace, unity, and stability in the state. In a statement headlined…

The family of late Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo has announced details for his burial, with funeral rites scheduled to conclude on June 18, 2026. Alexx Ekubo died on May 11 after a protracted battle with kidney cancer. According to the obituary statement released by the family on the late Nollywood actor’s Instagram page on Monday, the public was urged to continue praying for the late actor, his wife, and the entire family during the difficult period. In the funeral arrangements released by the family, a service of songs will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at The Monarch Event Center,…

Lamine Yamal will lead the star-studded Spain’s 2026 World Cup squad, which was announced by coach Luis de la Fuente on Monday and includes Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino, who has recently returned from injury. For the first time in a World Cup, Spain’s roster will be devoid of a Real Madrid player, with Dean Huijsen and veteran Dani Carvajal both out due to injuries. Merino, a favorite of coach De la Fuente, came on as a substitute for the Gunners in their last Premier League encounter against Crystal Palace on Sunday, his first game since a foot fracture in January.…

Iran issued a warning Monday that, while some progress had been made, it was still a long way from reaching an agreement with the United States to end the Middle East conflict, following a weekend of conflicting messages from Washington and Tehran. World oil prices fell on increased optimism for an accord, after top US diplomat Marco Rubio said a deal might be struck within a day — but Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson said: “No one can make such a claim.” Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, whose country is leading attempts to mediate a negotiated agreement between the United…

Argentina star Lionel Messi raised further injury fears ahead of the World Cup by requesting to be substituted during Inter Miami CF’s Major League Soccer match against the Philadelphia Union on Sunday. According to BBC Sport, the Argentina captain was replaced in the 73rd minute after appearing to grab the back of his left leg during the rain-soaked match in Miami. Messi walked off the pitch unaided and right down the tunnel, allaying fears of a catastrophic problem. Inter Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos later stated that the choice was precautionary rather than injury-related. “As far as I know, we don’t…

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has elected Akinteye Babatunde of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology as its new national president following the success of the association’s 2026 national convention held at the Old Parade Ground, Abuja. Akinteye, a former NANS Senate President, won a hotly contested race against five presidential contenders. He succeeds Olushola Oladoja, who has ended his service as NANS President. Participants described the convention as one of the most calm in the association’s history, despite being held under tight security with the presence of police officers and Department of State Services operatives. Speaking…

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his election as the All Progressives Congress’ presidential candidate for the 2027 presidential election. He praised the decision as a measure of the party members’ continued trust in his leadership. In a statement released on Monday by the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Sanwo-Olu claimed Tinubu’s victory in the APC primaries was “well deserved.” He also commended party members and officials for holding what he described as calm and well-organized elections around the country. The statement, issued by the Governor’s Special Adviser…

Iran executed a man on Monday who had been convicted of carrying out armed attacks during the statewide anti-government rallies that peaked in January, the judiciary announced. Abbas Akbari’s execution is the latest in a series of executions by the Islamic Republic, which increased hangings in security-related cases following the commencement of war with Israel and the US on February 28. “Abbas Akbari… was hanged this morning,” the judiciary’s Mizan Online website reported, describing him as “one of the armed leaders” during protests in the central province of Isfahan. The report states that Akbari “opened fire in the street at…