Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory Command, has mobilised 4,000 personnel to ensure the safety and security of residents during the upcoming Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. The NSCDC FCT Commandant, Olusola Odumosu, announced the deployment, which will cover all parts of the FCT and aim to protect lives, property, and important national assets over the holiday season. “The Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Federal Capital Territory Command, Olusola Odumosu, has ordered the deployment of 4000 personnel across the nooks and crannies of the FCT ahead of the Eid-Fitr celebrations. “The deployment is in a bid…

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has responded to her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, following his love poem on Thursday. Chronicle NG reports that Nwoko had taken to social media to reaffirm his love for Regina, dispelling rumours of marital discord and revealing that they are expecting another baby. Commenting on his post on Instagram, Regina celebrated her husband and the love they share. She wrote, “Oooh, my king! The greatest man in Igbo land! Dike’m! Obim! Ezigbo dim Oma! What did I do to deserve this honour! 10,000 women by your right, 20,000 by your left, and I will stand gidigba…

Senator Ned Nwoko has celebrated his marriage with his sixth wife, Regina Daniels, in a poem on Instagram on Thursday. Nwoko posted a picture of himself and his wife, accompanied by a poem reflecting on their love, titled “Six Years Later…: She Still Can’t Resist Me.” Nwoko’s poem reads, “Six years and counting, and what do they see? A love untamed, wild, and free. “Regina, my fire, my sweetest delight, Through every storm, you’ve held me tight. “Not just vows whispered in candlelit air, but a fortress built on love laid bare. “No staged perfection, no hollow display, just two…

The eldest daughter of the late former governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi, Bisola Ajimobi Kola-Daisi, has died at the age of 42. She allegedly died in the early hours of Thursday, March 27, in the United Kingdom. Until her death, she was the special adviser to Atiku Bagudu, the minister of budget and planning. Bolaji Tunji, a former adviser to the late governor, corroborated the news: “Yes, it has been confirmed.” Bisola, who was married to Kolapo Kola-Daisi, and is recognised for her services to administration and public service. Her death is another sad loss to the Ajimobi family,…

Former presidential aide to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, has openly declared his intention to dismantle the Obidient movement, citing personal threats and a fallout with Peter Obi as the driving forces behind his decision. Speaking on Breakfast Central on Thursday, Omokri refuted claims that his opposition to Obi and his supporters stems from a personal vendetta. Instead, he mentioned his past role in Obi’s political rise and how his disillusionment led him to take a hard stance. “I took a vow to destroy that movement because Peter Obi was a project of mine,” Omokri stated, recalling his efforts in…

The All Progressives Congress Media Network in Akwa Ibom State has condemned former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s recent remarks against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, calling them reckless and unbecoming of a political figure of his stature. In a recent interview with writer Adesuwa Giwa-Osagie for Untold Stories, Atiku branded Senator Akpabio as a corrupt politician who has a tendency to abuse women. When asked if he was shocked by the National Assembly’s endorsement of the state of emergency imposed on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, Atiku responded, “I was not surprised because I know that the leadership is corrupt,…

Over a month after the Federal Government, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), and Organised Labour reached an agreement to reduce the telecommunications tariff hike from the 50% initially approved by the government and the NCC to 35%, the government and the NCC have yet to comment on the 15% reduction. The telecommunications operators have not only proceeded with the 50 per cent tariff increase as reflected in their rates but also show no signs that they intend to implement the 15 per cent reduction anytime soon. Remember that organised labour, through the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), forced the federal government…

Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro will face trial for allegedly attempting to orchestrate a coup against current president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, according to a verdict by the country’s highest court. The Supreme Court’s five-member panel voted unanimously in favour of the trial continuing. It could begin as early as this year, and if proven guilty, Bolsonaro, 70, could face years in prison. Bolsonaro told a press conference following the court’s conclusion that the charges against him were “grave and baseless”. He has consistently denied attempting to disrupt Lula’s inauguration. “It seems they have something personal against me,” he…

Niger’s military ruler Gen Abdourahamane Tchiani has been sworn in as the country’s president for a transitional period of five years. Tchiani has led the country since 2023, after he deposed Niger’s elected president, Mohamed Bazoum. On Wednesday, Tchiani took the presidential office under a new charter that replaces the West African country’s constitution. He was also promoted to the highest military rank of army general in the country and signed a decree ordering that all political parties be dissolved. During the ceremony in Niamey, Tchiani said of his new military rank, “I receive this distinction with great humility… I…

US President Donald Trump has slapped new 25% import duties on autos and car parts entering the US, threatening to escalate the global trade war. Trump said the additional duties would go into effect on April 2, with levies on businesses importing autos beginning the next day. Charges for parts are scheduled to begin in May or later. The president stated that the proposal would result in “tremendous growth” for the auto industry, saying that it would boost jobs and investment in the United States. However, analysts believe the measure will result in a temporary stoppage of significant US vehicle…