Author: Vincent Osuwo

Boko Haram terrorists abducted 42 students during an attack on Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School in the Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. The attack reportedly occurred around 9 am on Friday in the Mussa community, located on the fringes of the Sambisa Forest. Midala Balami, a member of the Askira-Uba/Hawul Federal Constituency, confirmed the attack and called it as devastating. The legislator condemned the school attack and student kidnapping in a statement issued on Friday. “It is heartbreaking that innocent school children and residents continue to suffer under the threat of terrorism and violence in our communities,”…

Isaac Fayose, the brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose, has announced the death of his wife. The bereaved husband disclosed this in an Instagram post on Saturday. He shared a picture of a candle and wrote, “Rest in Peace, My Darling Wife.” In another post where he shared photos of his wife, Fayose bid her farewell, adding, “Odaro oyinbo mi.” Family reveals Alexx Ekubo died from advanced kidney cancer Earlier in March, after visiting his family in Australia, he shared on Instagram that his wife was battling cancer. “My wife is not feeling well. When I got here,…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday bemoaned what he described as the growing normalization of terrorism, insecurity, killings, and violence in Nigeria, warning that the country is gradually losing its moral values and sense of humanity. Jonathan addressed the Anglican Diocese of Abuja’s inaugural session of the 13th Synod in Abuja. Jonathan’s goodwill message urged national introspection, spiritual rejuvenation, and responsible leadership in the face of the country’s mounting social and security issues. According to him, many Nigerians have grown numb to killing and destruction, when in the past, sad situations elicited national anger and communal grief. He said, “As…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rescheduled its presidential and governorship screenings for Monday, May 18, 2026, as political parties continue internal preparations for the 2027 general elections. The party announced this in a statement issued on Saturday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi. According to the statement, the drill, which was originally slated for this weekend, was rescheduled without further reason. “The African Democratic Congress wishes to inform all presidential and governorship aspirants that the party’s screening exercise earlier scheduled for this weekend has been postponed to Monday, May 18, 2026,” the statement read. The party also announced…

Canadian rapper Drake has released a new album, with two more surprise companion albums to boot—a whopping 43 tracks that stretch over nearly two and a half hours. Drake, who has kept a relatively low profile since his diss battle with Kendrick Lamar ended with the American’s knockout blow “Not Like Us” and his lawsuit against his own label was thrown out, had announced the Friday release of “Iceman.” However, along with it came “Habibti” and “Maid of Honor.” Future, 21 Savage, and Sexyy Red are among the artists asked to work with the chart-topping “Hotline Bling” rapper. Drake couldn’t…

The Nigeria military and the United States Africa Command assassinated Abu Bilal Al Minuki, ISIS’s second-in-command during a coordinated military operation in Lake Chad. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the news in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, on Saturday in Abuja. According to the statement, the operation was carried out with precise planning and successful execution by both countries’ armed forces. According to the ministry, the operation took place a few hours earlier and targeted Abu Bilal Al Minuki, who is suspected of being involved in multiple recent attacks on military installations in the Northeast.…

Mexican public school teachers demonstrated on Friday to seek a significant salary increase, fearing huge protests at the start of the World Cup on June 11. On Teacher’s Day, approximately 3,000 members of the National Education Workers union marched through Mexico City but were greeted by a wall of police that prevented them from reaching the education ministry. “Education isn’t a priority, but the million-dollar business of the World Cup is,” a protester’s placard read. Another demonstrator marched with a soccer ball between his feet. The government and the official leadership of the teachers’ union have agreed to a 9%…

Popular television host Frank Edoho has responded to claims of infidelity and financial irresponsibility made against him by his estranged wife, Sandra Onyenucheya, during the nasty online repercussions from their broken marriage. Speaking on the uproar following Sandra’s public accusations of adultery, emotional abuse, and neglecting his obligations as a parent, Edoho said that her purported relationship with singer Chike was one of the final straws that led to the marriage’s dissolution. He claimed that after uncovering proof of an affair between Sandra and the singer, he originally tried to save the relationship for the sake of their children. “From…

Popular social media influencer Okoro Nkiruka, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has been remanded in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over an alleged N36m fraud. The EFCC said in a statement on Friday that the defendant was arraigned by its Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 before Justice D.I. Dipeolu on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretenses and stealing. According to the EFCC, Blessing CEO pleaded not guilty when the accusations were read to her. The commission added that during the hearings, defense counsel P.I. Nwafor informed the court that the defendant had refunded…

President Bola Tinubu landed in Lagos on Friday after visiting France, Kenya, and Rwanda. Tinubu’s plane landed at Murtala Muhammed International Airport’s Presidential Wing in Ikeja about 7:12 p.m. According to a statement released by his special adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the president was greeted by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Governor Femi Hamzat, Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly Mudashiru Obasa, and other government officials. “President Tinubu, while in France, met with global investors, emphasising transparency and fiscal discipline and explaining the rationale for the…