Author: Vincent Osuwo

President Bola Tinubu congratulated Senator Monday Okpebholo on his inauguration as the Governor of Edo State. Tinubu expressed his congratulations via a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga. The statement is captioned ‘President Tinubu Congratulates Senator Okpebholo on Edo Governorship Inauguration.’ In his statement, Tinubu asked Okpebholo to work hard to improve the living conditions of Edo State residents and make a meaningful effect during his tenure. Following his victory in the state governorship election on September 21, 2024, Okpebholo formally succeeded former Governor Godwin Obaseki. Speaking on the transition, Tinubu stated that…

Mr. Ola Olukoyede, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has described asset recovery as pivotal in the fight against economic and financial crimes and a major disincentive against corrupt practices. Olukayode stated this in Abuja on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, while addressing members of the House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes who visited the corporate headquarters of the EFCC on oversight duties. According to him, “If you understand the intricacies involved in financial crimes investigation and prosecution, you will discover that to recover one billion naira is war. So I told my people that…

The Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has debunked reports of a bomb explosion in Jos, the Plateau state capital. Several newspaper outlets reported on Tuesday that an explosion rocked the Terminus area of the state, leaving many people dead and several others injured. However, while reacting to the report, Mutfwang refuted the claims, describing it as a “rumour.” 13 killed in Jos mining pit collapse Speaking at a conflict sensitivity workshop in Plateau State, the governor noted that the bomb scare came after people reported seeing an object around the Terminus market. Our correspondent, who was at the workshop, gathered…

No fewer than 35 people were killed and 43 more injured after a car ploughed into a crowd of people exercising at a stadium in Zhuhai, China, on Monday, according to authorities. A 62-year-old male driver, surnamed Fan, is accused of driving an SUV through a barrier and into Zhuhai Sports Centre in what local police described as a “serious and vicious attack.”. According to Chinese media, the injured included numerous old individuals, youths, and toddlers. China: Knife attacker kills three, injures 15 in supermarket attack Fan was detained while attempting to flee, according to authorities, and is currently in…

Two Ugandans have been jailed for reportedly disrespecting President Yoweri Museveni, First Lady Janet Museveni, and the president’s son, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, on the TikTok video sharing platform.  Magistrate Stella Maris Amabilis remanded 21-year-old David Ssengozi, also known as Lucky Choice, and 28-year-old Isaiah Ssekagiri to Kigo prison until their initial court appearance on Wednesday. They are accused of using hate speech and spreading false information about the first family and musicians affiliated with the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). The two appeared in court on Monday and disputed the charges. They are jointly charged with Julius Tayebwa, 19, who…

The newly elected Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, were sworn in on Tuesday at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.  The Chief Justice of the state, Daniel Okungbowa, administered the oath to the number one and two citizens of the state. They both swore to uphold the constitution and work within its dictates, as well as see to the well-being of the people of the state. Supporters of the party cheered throughout the ceremony. There was a beehive of activities at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City at the inauguration ceremony to usher in Okpebholo…

The government of Equatorial Guinea has launched a lawsuit against Baltazar Engonga, the former Director General of the country’s National Financial Investigation Agency, alleging malfeasance in connection with a sex tape scandal.  The government declared that the former anti-graft agency chief’s acts “violate the ethical and moral values of noble Equatorial Guinean society.” The government announced this over the weekend via Jerónimo Osa Osa, Minister of Information, Press, and Culture. Equatorial Guinea: Baltazar Engonga’s wife’s sex tapes rocks internet In a public address broadcast by local media platform Ahora EG, the Minister of Information said that the Equatorial Guinean Government,…

The United States authorities have issued a wanted notice for Olalekan Abimbola Olawusi, a 48-year-old Nigerian man, promising a $25,000 reward for information leading to his arrest.  The suspect, who is believed to have fled to Nigeria, is charged with first-degree murder and two counts of grievous bodily injury to a child. The accusations come from an April 3, 2017 incident in Providence, Rhode Island, in which emergency responders discovered Olawusi’s 3-month-old child in critical condition with bleeding from his mouth and nose. EFCC declares Bolaji Akinduro wanted for fraud The infant was hospitalised after suffering cardiac arrest with several…

The Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City will come alive as the inauguration ceremony to usher in Monday Okpebholo as the new governor of Edo State takes place today (Tuesday). Governor Godwin Obaseki ended his tenure as governor on Monday and will today hand over power to the incoming governor of Edo State, Okpebholo. Okpebholo rose to prominence after winning the state’s governorship election on September 21, 2024, defeating his closest challenger and Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Asue Ighodalo. All of the All Progressives Congress governors are expected to be in Benin, while Senate President Godswill Akpabio will lead members…

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Monday, granted pardon to 10 inmates with less than one year to serve their terms in correctional centres in the state. Igwe Kelechukwu, Esazobor Ohioze, Gift Osaretun, Takyi Rockson, Dikuar Friday, Ossai Glory, Augustine Sunday, Daulagha Ebifagha Godluck, James Paul, and Anas Isah were among those granted pardons. The pardon, granted in accordance with the governor’s prerogative of mercy, was announced in a statement by the Office of the Special Adviser, Media, Governor’s Office, led by Crusoe Osagie. Obaseki’s stint as governor concluded on Monday, and he will pass over control to Edo State’s…