Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Kogi State Police Command has detained Jacob Irewa in connection with an alleged attempted culpable homicide involving his wife, Berida Irawo, at the Oworo Estate in Felele, Lokoja. According to a statement made Sunday by the command’s spokesperson, ASP Salisu Afusat, the incident occurred on Friday, August 14, 2026. “On Friday, 14th August 2026, at about 2030 hours, the B Division Surveillance Team, Felele, received a report of the incident and immediately mobilised to the scene, where the suspect was arrested. “Preliminary investigation revealed that the incident followed a domestic disagreement after the victim burnt some of the suspect’s…

Martin Odegaard cautioned Arsenal’s rivals that the Premier League winners aim to “win everything” after starting their season by sweeping aside Manchester City in the Community Shield. Arsenal skipper Odegaard performed a man of the match performance highlighted by the last goal in his team’s commanding 3-0 victory in Cardiff on Sunday. Riccardo Calafiori struck Arsenal’s opening after only 24 seconds and Kai Havertz was also on the scoresheet before half-time in the customary curtain raiser to the English top-flight season. Just four months ago, Odegaard raised Arsenal’s first Premier League championship since 2004 as they finished seven points ahead…

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo hints this season is likely to be his last as a player after an illustrious career. The 41-year-old wed his partner, Georgina Rodriguez, on Tuesday and is considering a future focused on his family. A five-time Ballon d’Or recipient and five-time Champions League winner, Ronaldo has secured league titles in England, Spain, Italy, and Saudi Arabia and stands as the leading goalscorer in men’s international football history. The captain of Portugal has been with Saudi Pro League champions Al-Nassr for nearly four years, with a year left on his contract. “Ronaldo mentioned to Vogue in an…

Premier League champions Arsenal achieved a significant victory against their rivals Manchester City to secure the 2026 Community Shield in Cardiff. Mikel Arteta’s team went ahead in just 23 seconds as Myles Lewis-Skelly set up Riccardo Calafiori, who pushed a shot beyond Manchester City keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. Arsenal extended their advantage in the 28th minute with a downward header from Kai Havertz, following a nod back across goal by summer recruit Christos Tzolis from Martin Odegaard’s cross. Three minutes into the second half, Tzolis located Odegaard in the City box, and the Norwegian sent Donnarumma to the ground with a…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially closed its Situation Room following the conclusion of the August 15 Osun State governorship election and the declaration of the result in the early hours of Sunday. The commission confirmed this in a statement released on its official X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, while addressing officials at the Situation Room, praised them for their dedication, sacrifice, and professionalism throughout the election process. “He commended staff at the commission’s headquarters, Osun State, and local government offices, as well as personnel deployed to the field, particularly those…

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has confirmed his support for President Bola Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 presidential election, describing him as a son of the state. Adeleke said this at a press conference on Sunday, just after the Independent National Electoral Commission certified him the victor of the August 15 governorship race. The governor also praised Tinubu for his advocacy for a free and fair election in the state. “At this point, I must deeply appreciate Mr. President, His Excellency Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his strong support for a free and fair election. “Mr. President…

President Bola Tinubu has described Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election in the Osun State governorship race as proof that democracy would continue to thrive in Nigeria. Tinubu said this in a statement made Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, following Adeleke’s victory in the August 15 election. The president announced that he had called Adeleke to congratulate him on his triumph. He noted that the outcome demonstrated the people of Osun’s trust in the governor. “I called Governor Ademola Adeleke earlier today to congratulate him on his election victory in Osun State. His victory once again…

Sporadic gunshots were fired on Saturday night at the premises of Union Baptist Primary School, where the Ataoja D Ward 4 collation centre is located in Osogbo. According to reports, the gunshots fired by security personnel were heard between 9.15pm and 9.30pm, causing residents and other people around the area to flee for safety. However, what triggered the shooting was not immediately clear. It was gathered that security forces fired multiple bullets into the air, and canisters were also released on the premises. The shooting lasted for more than 15 minutes, and several people near the collation centre fled for…

The Defense Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed that its official X account was compromised during an attempted unauthorized entry. The DHQ, in a statement issued on Saturday by the Director of Defense Information, Major General Samaila Uba, stated that the incident was being regarded as a cybersecurity issue, with technical measures being implemented to secure the account. The statement read in part, “The Defence Headquarters wishes to inform members of the public, the media, and all stakeholders that it has detected an attempted unauthorized compromise of its official X (formerly Twitter) account. “The incident is currently being treated as a cybersecurity…

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has criticized the reported arrest of Sunday Bisi, the state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, and has called for his immediate release. Adeleke, in a message uploaded on his official X account on Saturday, claimed Bisi was arrested at his residence in Ilesa shortly after voting in the ongoing Osun governorship race. The governor described the arrest as an abuse of law enforcement and an attack on the democratic process. “Information reaching me indicates that Bisi was accosted in his home in Ilesa shortly after he returned after voting and whisked away to a…