Author: Vincent Osuwo

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualifies four loyalists of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara from running in the party primaries slated for Saturday, May 16, 2026. This was included in the final list of aspirants provided by the party and emailed to our correspondent on Friday. Awaji InombekAbiante and Boma Goodhead, both members of the National Assembly’s Green Chamber, have been disqualified. Abiante is a prominent Rivers State politician who purchased a governorship nomination for incumbent Fubara. The party has cleared 21 candidates for the Obio/Apor Federal Constituency primaries, including Speaker of the State House of Assembly Martin Amaewhule.…

Lagos lawmaker Desmond Elliot has publicly apologized to his political mentor and the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, saying he may have offended him in the course of his political engagements. Elliot apologized during an interview on TVC’s Your View on Friday, stating that any misunderstanding was accidental and emphasizing his continued commitment to party unity and progress in his constituency. His apology came amid earlier political tensions related to the Lagos State House of Assembly leadership conflict, during which Gbajabiamila disclosed that he almost lost his position in the presidency due to allegations about Elliot’s political…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 has charged Blessing CEO, a social media influencer and self-styled relationship therapist, with an alleged N36 million fraud. Blessing CEO, actual name Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, was charged on Friday before Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos. According to a statement posted on its website, the EFCC said that she is facing a two-count charge of collecting money under false pretense and suspected theft of N36 million. During the hearings, defense attorney P.I. Nwafor informed the court that the defendant had already returned a portion…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Friday called on federal authorities and the Kaduna State Government to immediately release former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, describing his continued detention before the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations as “cruel, unjustifiable, and deeply troubling.” Atiku called the scenario a violation of civil liberties, democratic values, and the rule of law, warning against using state institutions to intimidate perceived political opponents. Phrank Shaibu, his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, issued a statement outlining the position. The African Democratic Congress chieftain described El-Rufai’s extended arrest as politically provocative and contrary to the norms of justice and…

The Rivers Police Command has dismissed five inspectors from the Department of Operations for their involvement in armed robbery, kidnapping, extortion, and conspiracy. The Force Public Relations Officer, Deputy Commissioner of Police Anthony Placid, made the announcement in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Friday by the command’s spokesperson, ASP Blessing Agabe. Placid stated that between September 2025 and January 2026, the cops engaged in a pattern of unlawful activity throughout the state. According to the force spokesman, the sacked officers are John Okoi, Eyibo Asuquo, Udo Ndipmong, Bright Nwachukwu, and Anele Ikechukwu. According to him, the matter came…

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Thursday announced the addition of 600 megawatts to the national grid. Sule Abdulaziz, TCN’s managing director and chief executive officer, declared this during the official commissioning of the Ihovbor/Benin and Ihovbor/Ajaokuta 330kV turn-in/turn-out transmission line projects in Edo State. Abdulaziz stated that the project was another step forward in the country’s joint effort to expand its transmission network, allowing it to evacuate more bulk electricity from the Ihovbor transmission substation to distribution load centers across the country. He added: “This project involves the strategic linking of the existing Benin/Ajaokuta 330kV transmission line to…

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended the appointment of 12 new justices for the Court of Appeal and suspended two judges for one year over judicial misconduct. The verdicts were decided at the council’s 111th meeting on May 13, which was presided over by Nigeria’s Chief Justice, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. In a statement issued on Thursday by its deputy director of information, Kemi Babalola-Ogedengbe, the NJC stated that the appointments were aimed “to fill vacancies arising from the elevation and retirement of judicial officers across various levels of the judiciary and to strengthen the capacity of courts for effective justice…

Shakira has officially released “Dai Dai,” the anthem for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, in collaboration with Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy. Shakira announced the release directly to fans via social media on Friday. She posted: “Dai Dai is here. The @FIFAWorldCup 2026 starts now!” The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) also announced the song in a statement posted on its X handle on Friday, saying the track is now available on major streaming platforms. “Today, excitement for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ continues to build with the release of Dai Dai, featuring…

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and his wife, Mariam Ajibola, have welcomed twin princes into the Royal House of Oduduwa. The monarch revealed this in a statement on his official Facebook page on Friday. Ooni was overjoyed at the arrival of his princes and thanked God that both his wife and children are well. “To God be all the glory and adoration for His wondrous works and abundant blessings once again! “Warmest congratulations to the entire House of Oduduwa and to Olori Mariam Ajibola on the joyous arrival of twin princes to the royal throne of Oduduwa today.…

Obinna Nsofor, a former Super Eagles forward, has advised Victor Osimhen to quit Galatasaray this summer, claiming that a move to a club capable of competing for the UEFA Champions League is the only thing standing between the Nigerian striker and a spot among Europe’s best. Nsofor, who represented Nigeria at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where the Super Eagles won silver, stated his position while acknowledging the Turkish giants’ stature as a big club. “Victor Osimhen has done enough at Galatasaray. If he truly wants to become the best striker in the world, then he must move to a club…