Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Kaduna State Police Command has arraigned 24 individuals in a Magistrate Court at Nigeria Defence Academy Junction in Kaduna for the lynching of a woman in the Maraban Jos region. The accused have been charged with criminal conspiracy, instigating public disorder, mischief, destroying public and police property, and culpable homicide. Mansir Hassan, the command’s public relations officer, announced the arraignment in a statement on Tuesday, saying it followed investigations into the June 21 incident in which Ummulkhairi, a mother of five, was killed by an enraged mob after being released from police custody. According to the statement, the court…

Nollywood actress and television host Osas Ighodaro has secured a lead role in the upcoming Nolly-Bollywood micro-drama series Imported Bahu. The project, which was officially announced on Monday by executive producer Hamisha Daryani Ahuja, stars Ighodaro with Bollywood actor and model Rajniesh Duggall in a plot about love, family secrets, and a cross-cultural romance. Ahuja announced the production via Instagram on Monday, describing Imported Bahu as Forever 7 Entertainment’s first vertical micro-drama series. “For months, we’ve been keeping a secret. Today, we’re finally sharing it. Introducing Imported Bahu — Forever 7 Entertainment’s first vertical micro-drama series. A story of love,…

The Senate suspended consideration of the highly anticipated State Police Bill, as well as all other legislative activity, on Tuesday in an emergency plenary session to honor the memory of Hon. Yaya Tongo, a member of the House of Representatives whose death threw the National Assembly into mourning. The upper chamber had returned from recess with expectations that lawmakers would move quickly on a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at establishing state police across the federation, which is widely regarded as a significant step in Nigeria’s ongoing security reform effort. However, proceedings were stopped short when Senate President Godswill Akpabio confirmed…

President Bola Tinubu has sent a constitution alteration bill to the Senate, which seeks to establish state police. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced this during Tuesday’s plenary, adding that the constitutional amendment bill will be considered on Wednesday (tomorrow). Akpabio also stated that the states have agreed to consider the state police bill on the same day they receive it. The proposed legislation intends to alter essential articles of the 1999 Constitution in order to establish a legal framework for state police throughout the federation. The action follows the president’s repeated requests for constitutional revisions that would allow states to…

The sixth and final World Cup of Cristiano Ronaldo was certain to make headlines, though perhaps not this early in the tournament. It all began with an underwhelming display by the 41-year-old during Portugal’s 1-1 tie against DR Congo in their World Cup debut. A standard post-match interview with Joao Neves was exaggerated, causing turmoil within the Portugal camp. Neves is familiar with dealing with the media in challenging situations. In March 2024, Benfica had just suffered a humiliating 5-0 defeat to their rivals, Porto. Although he had just lost his mother a few days prior, it was up to…

Nasir El-Rufai, former Kaduna State governor, is scheduled to file a no-case motion in his alleged wiretapping trial after the Department of State Services closed its case against him before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday. El-Rufai is being prosecuted by the DSS on an upgraded five-count charge of suspected unlawful communication interception and national security breach. According to the charges, the former Kaduna State governor claimed on Arise Television during a live interview in February that he intercepted a phone conversation involving Ribadu that allegedly revealed plans by security operatives to arrest him, which the agency said…

Algeria rallied to eliminate debutants Jordan from the World Cup, maintaining their own knockout dreams in San Francisco. Jordan was structured defensively against an Algeria team that controlled possession—and the underdogs went ahead in the first half when Nizar Al Rashdan scored with a curling shot. However, Algeria intensified their efforts after halftime, with Nadhir Benbouali scoring an equalizer from a corner taken by Riyad Mahrez in the 69th minute. Amine Gouiri scored a winner in the 82nd minute for Algeria, preventing Jordan from earning their first World Cup point. Al Rashdan sent a header past the near post within…

Galatasaray has rejected a €125 million deal for Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, reinforcing their commitment to keeping the Nigerian forward despite rising pressure from European clubs ahead of the summer transfer window. The deal, published by Forza Cimbom, was instantly rejected by the Turkish champions, who had previously rejected a €120 million approach from Atletico Madrid. Manchester United, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid are all interested in signing the 27-year-old, but Galatasaray have made it clear that no bid below their asking price will be considered. The Istanbul club believes that Osimhen’s exceptional performance since his arrival in Turkey justifies…

Troops from Operation Hadin Kai rescued 47 people, mostly women and children, from an Islamic State West Africa Province enclave in Kangarwa, Kukawa Local Government Area, Borno State. The rescue mission was conducted on June 20. Capt. Mohammed Goni, the acting military information officer for Headquarters Joint Task Force North-East Operation Hadin Kai, confirmed the report in a statement made on Monday. According to Goni, the victims were released as a result of ongoing military operations against terrorist hideouts in Lake Chad. “The Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), has recorded yet another significant humanitarian success with…

Galatasaray are planning to offer Victor Osimhen the historic No. 9 jersey as part of a meticulously planned strategy to persuade the Super Eagles striker to stay in Istanbul and turn off offers from some of Europe’s best clubs ahead of the 2026/27 season. The Nigerian attacker has worn the No. 45 shirt at Galatasaray since joining the club from Napoli, as Argentine forward Mauro Icardi has worn the No. 9 jersey during their time together. With Icardi slated to leave this summer once his contract expires at the end of June, the shirt will become available, and the Turkish…