Author: Vincent Osuwo

The governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has refuted claims that he ordered the arrest of “Tinubu Must Go” protesters within the state, stressing that his warnings were aimed specifically at criminals who threaten the peace and stability of the state. The governor’s clarification came as a reply to a statement that was issued on Sunday by the African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council, which sought an explanation from Babagana Zulum regarding a viral video in which he is said to have ordered the arrest and detention of anyone caught voicing the slogan “Tinubu Must Go.” The council described the…

The number of people who died in Saturday’s boat accident on the Buruku River in Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State has now climbed to four, among them a Catholic priest known as Rev. Fr. Moses Tsuagh. On Sunday, the Benue State Emergency Management Agency reported that nine other passengers remained unaccounted for. Tema Ager, the Information Officer of SEMA, released these figures while providing an update at the scene of the incident. Ager had informed our correspondent on Saturday that over 200 people were aboard the ill-fated vessel, including 138 members of the Okada riders’ association and other…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will on Tuesday hold a national stakeholders’ meeting and World Press Conference to mark 100 days to the 2027 general elections, with the commission expected to provide updates on its preparations for the polls. According to a statement from the commission, the event will concentrate on crucial topics such as the voters’ register, candidate nominations, logistics, and the steps being taken to protect the integrity of the electoral process. The meeting, set to take place at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja, will feature remarks from the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash…

The Senate has ruled out any immediate review of the Electoral Act 2026 following the Supreme Court ruling restoring provisions governing political party membership registers and the nomination of candidates ahead of the 2027 elections. Yemi Adaramodu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, said the National Assembly had finished the electoral reform process and would not change the law while preparations for the 2027 elections were underway. Adaramodu made this known in an exclusive interview, as he answered questions on whether lawmakers would revisit the Electoral Act in light of the Supreme Court judgment and the…

Portugal coach Jorge Jesus says embattled Captain Cristiano Ronaldo can still return to the team if he chooses to. The 41-year-old captain departed their Nations League camp after sitting on the bench against Norway and subsequently learning he would not be in the starting lineup against Denmark. Ronaldo, the Al-Nassr forward, has netted 146 goals across 234 appearances for Portugal, both of which are world records. Following his departure from the camp, he posted on social media: “In due course, I will tell the truth to all the Portuguese people about my reasons for leaving the national team, to which…

Erling Haaland raised injury worries when he limped off during Norway’s 2-1 loss to Portugal in the Nations League. The Manchester City forward signaled to the bench to be taken off in the 67th minute of the Group A4 match. Having scored seven goals already this season, the club will wait for more updates as they get ready for Sunday’s Premier League trip to Liverpool. This will be their first match since they were found guilty on all charges connected to breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations. The city has filed an appeal. Haaland and Norway endured a third…

Portugal showed they did not need Cristiano Ronaldo, who walked out of the camp on Wednesday when coach Jorge Jesus relegated him to the bench. Portugal forward Goncalo Ramos sealed the win in the 86th minute, following Joao Cancelo’s powerful strike that had cancelled out Kristoffer Ajer’s spectacular opener from outside the box for World Cup quarter-finalists Norway. Speaking after the Portugal match, Jesus said he was willing to let the 41-year-old Ronaldo come back to the national team—though the choice would have to be the player’s own. “If he wants to, he’ll come back to the national team… we…

Temi Nkem has been crowned the winner of the 11th season of the Big Brother Naija reality television show. During Sunday’s grand finale of the reality show, host Ebuka announced Nkem as the winner, as she defeated the other finalists to take home the coveted prize. Aikou and Sheba finished as the first and second runners-up, respectively. Nkem’s win followed weeks of fierce competition, nominations, tasks, evictions, and memorable moments that kept viewers in Nigeria and beyond glued to their screens. During her stay in the Big Brother house, Nkem drew attention through her personality, authenticity, and ability to handle…

A boat carrying over 70 mourners and more than 30 motorcycles across the River Katsina-Ala at the Buruku Local Government Area, LGA, crossing point in Benue State, capsized on Saturday morning, leaving several passengers missing. The mishap happened at around 11am while the passengers, said to be mainly from Mbayon in Gboko LGA, were on their way back from the burial of a relative on the opposite bank of the river. Reports indicate that several passengers were rescued after the accident, while search and rescue operations were still ongoing on Saturday afternoon for those yet to be found. A witness…

The 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members who were kidnapped by gunmen in Imo State have reportedly been physically assaulted by their captors, including the female victims, as the kidnappers lowered their ransom demand to N5 million for each victim. This came about as the deadline the abductors reportedly set for the ransom payment drew near, increasing the anxiety felt by the victims’ families. One of the relatives involved, Alhaja Alimot Akande, whose 25-year-old sister, Kehinde Akande, is among the kidnapped graduates, said the victims had reportedly been beaten since Saturday. She called the situation “horrible, scary, and…