Author: Vincent Osuwo

Margret Mgbudom, a Nigerian woman, was charged by the Chief Judicial Magistrate Court in Navsari, Gujarat, India, for allegedly smuggling cocaine worth Rs 1.49 crore. According to the Indian Express, Gujarat’s State Monitoring Cell confiscated imported cocaine worth N256 million from Mgbudom last Wednesday. The 37-year-old has been in SMC’s custody since Wednesday. According to the report, her case was first filed with the SMC police station on January 31, 2025. The Nigerian woman, a Meera Road resident in Mumbai, was charged under various sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act after law enforcement agents received information on…

The Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS, dismissed a case filed against the Federal Government of Nigeria regarding the assassination of Mrs. Kudirat Abiola, wife of the winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, M.K.O Abiola. The suit was filed by three members of the Abiola family, Khalifa Abiola, Moriam Abiola, and Hadi Abiola, who alleged Kudirat’s rights violations and her assassination in 1996 while advocating for her husband’s release from detention. According to the applicants, the Nigerian government violated Kudirat’s fundamental human rights by neglecting to bring her killers accountable, despite a panel of inquiry naming Sergeant Barnabas Jebila…

No fewer than 500 mpox patients have fled clinics in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo during the last month amid the present turmoil. Officials at the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), the continent’s top health body, are concerned that the missing patients will spread the highly contagious sickness, which is suspected of killing at least 900 people in DR Congo last year. The patients fled from clinics in Goma and Bukavu, two cities that had sunk into anarchy after being taken by Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in recent weeks. “We were looted. We lost equipment. It was…

President Bola Tinubu urged Muslims on Friday to exemplify the principles of selflessness and piety as the holy month of Ramadan begins. He also told Nigerians that his administration will endeavor to keep food costs down by extending the growing season. “I urge all Muslims observing the fast to embrace the profound lessons of piety, humility, and selflessness that this holy month embodies,” Tinubu said in his message to the Muslims as the Ramadan fasting season begins. He defined Ramadan as a time for introspection, renewed commitment to Allah, and acts of kindness and goodwill toward others. The president urged…

The Plateau State Police Command has apprehended two more suspects in connection with Tuesday’s attempted kidnapping incident on Little Rayfield Road in Jos, which resulted in the deaths of two officers. The latest suspects, Abubakar Mohammed and Ahmed Musa, were captured using the AK-47 rifle recovered from the two police officers slain in the firefight. DSP Alabo Alfred, the Command’s spokesman, confirmed the development in a statement issued Friday. According to him, the police also seized 75 more rounds of live ammunition from the suspects, increasing the total number of people arrested in connection with the incident to six. The…

A tanker driver died in a tanker explosion on the Oko-Olowo-Jebba Expressway in Kwara State on Friday. According to a Friday statement by Hassan Adekunle, Head of Media and Publicity of the Kwara State Fire Service, the tragedy occurred about 9:24 a.m. Adekunle revealed that the tanker, which was transporting 33,000 gallons of petrol, collided with a truck carrying fertilizer, resulting in a fuel spill that sparked the fire. He said, “The petrol tanker was carrying 33,000 liters of Premium Motor Spirit, while the articulated truck was loaded with fertilizer. Upon arrival, our dedicated firefighters immediately took action to contain…

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has acknowledged the Supreme Court’s decision to confirm Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule and 26 other members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. According to a statement published by the state Commissioner for Information on Friday, Joe Johnson, Fubara’s administration is analyzing the consequences of the verdict, particularly involving state money and local government management. “At this time, we are awaiting a detailed briefing on the implications of the judgment. We will carefully evaluate the situation and determine the next steps to take in the best interest of Rivers State and its people,” the statement…

Former Governor of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has praised the Supreme Court’s decision to prohibit the allocation of funds to the Rivers State Government until the State House of Assembly is properly formed. Speaking about the decision on Friday, Wike said it upheld the supremacy of the law and put an end to what he called “impunity” in the state. “It is happiness for Rivers people. It is happiness for Nigerians that, yes, this impunity must stop. Enough is enough. We can’t continue with this,” Wike said. The Supreme Court ruled on…

A truck toppled over the overhead bridge at the Secretariat Junction in Jos, the capital of Plateau State, causing a road accident that injured 14 people. According to eyewitnesses, the truck carrying people and cows to Lagos from Adamawa State was on the bridge when it lost control and crashed to the ground below. The impact of the incident, which occurred on Thursday night, was claimed to be significant, resulting in several injuries and extensive car damage. The reason for the accident is still being investigated, but authorities believe that speeding and reckless driving may have contributed to the crash.…

The Bauchi State Ministry of Education has directed all schools in the state to close in preparation for the five-week Ramadan fast in 2025. The announcement is part of the state’s authorized school calendar for the academic year 2024-2025. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria in Bauchi on Friday, the Ministry of Education’s Information Officer, Mr. Jalaludeen Maina, stated that the vacation had long been included in the calendar. He explained that the closure would be effective from March 1 until April 5. According to Maina, the shutdown affected all educational institutions in the state, including public and private…