Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the freezing of the Osun State Government bank account, saying the anti-graft agency lacks the constitutional power to impose a blanket restriction on a state’s finances without due legal process. The EFCC directed on Wednesday that no funds be removed from the Osun State Government’s statutory allocation account as part of an ongoing investigation. A letter dated August 5, 2026, and signed by the EFCC’s Assistant Commander, Adenike Babalola, for the Director of Investigation, directed the bank to apply a post-no-debit restriction on the account…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) clarified its decision to freeze the Osun State Government’s bank accounts, stating that the measure aimed to avert the purported misappropriation of public funds in light of the upcoming August 15 gubernatorial election. The anti-graft agency revealed this in a statement shared on its official X account on Wednesday, indicating it has been investigating the Osun State Government since March 2026 regarding the purported fraudulent management of approximately N11 billion in ecology funds, intervention funds, and allocations from the Federation Account Allocation Committee. The commission stated that several state government officials, including the…

The Super Falcons booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after an emphatic 6-2 victory over Egypt in their final Group C match on Wednesday. The defending champions needed a convincing win to keep their hopes of moving alive after losing to Malawi in the first round and defeating Zambia in the second. Nigeria went to the knockout stage, aiming for a record-extending 11th WAFCON title. Nigeria delivered an attacking masterpiece, scoring six goals against the Pharaohs, who only managed two in response, as the Super Falcons put up one of the group…

Matthias Jaissle has been appointed as the new head coach of Newcastle following Eddie Howe’s departure, the English Premier League club announced Wednesday. The 38-year-old Jaissle, a former Germany Under-21 international, previously managed Saudi side Al-Ahli but has no prior experience managing a top-tier team. “It is an incredible honour to become head coach of Newcastle United,” said Jaissle. “This is one of the biggest clubs in European football, with a unique history, identity and supporter base, and I am excited to experience that passion and connection first-hand. “When Newcastle United comes your way, you take notice. The ambition of…

The Kwara State Government announced on Wednesday that victims abducted during the February 3, 2026, attack on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area had regained their freedom. The news was announced on Wednesday in a post on the official Facebook page of the Kwara State Government, months after 176 victims were abducted. The government wrote, “Alihamdulillaah and kudos to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, security forces, and everyone who played a role in this huge feat. We are grateful!” The victims were abducted when  Boko Haram-linked extremists invaded the rural communities of Woro and Nuku on motorcycles,…

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed the state’s Attorney General to challenge in court the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) freezing of a state government account. The governor issued the directive in response to the anti-graft agency’s restriction on an Osun State Government account held at First Bank. Adeleke, speaking to journalists at Government House in Osogbo, branded the action as a violation of the rule of law and requested an explanation from EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede on the reasoning behind the decision. He urged Nigerians and people of Osun State to pay attention to the situation, calling…

Five Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, terrorists, including a medical officer and four Improvised Explosive Devices, IEDs, specialists, have been killed in a premature explosion while assembling explosives in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State. Security analyst Zagazola Makama confirmed on Tuesday that the incident occurred at Maina Daya Village, located between Sabon Tumbu and Jubilaram, about 29 kilometres east of the Monguno Local Government Area of the state. According to reports, the explosion killed Usman Dan Fulani, an ISWAP medical officer, two foreign Arab IED technicians, and two ISWAP bomb-making experts. According to sources, the event occurred…

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) released the results of the 2026 Computer-Based WASSCE for School Candidates on Wednesday, with 1,200,514 candidates (61.54%) obtaining credits or above in a minimum of five subjects, including the English language and mathematics. Dr. Amos Josiah Dangut, head of the WAEC Nigeria National Office, announced the results in Lagos, saying they represent a 1.42% decline from 2025. The examination attracted 1,959,668 applicants from 24,207 schools in Nigeria, the Benin Republic, Côte d’Ivoire, and Equatorial Guinea. 1,950,726 people took the exam. Of those who sat, 1,200,514 candidates—61.54%—obtained credits and above in five subjects, including English…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has frozen the Osun State Government account at First Bank ten days before the governorship election. The anti-graft agency placed the account, which was apparently used to pay workers’ paychecks, in “Post No Debit” status. The development came just hours after Governor Ademola Adeleke claimed the EFCC was preparing to freeze the state’s and top government officials’ accounts. In a statement published on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, the governor condemned the alleged move as an attempt to hamper government functions ahead of the August 15 governorship…

Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), stated yesterday that Cardinal John Onaiyekan, the archbishop emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, was not neutral in the 2023 general elections, rejecting claims that the cleric’s recent critiques of the presidency were unbiased. Onaiyekan, in an interview with Arise TV, mentioned that the Catholic Bishop Conference of Nigeria, CBCN, during its meeting with President Bola Tinubu last Friday, highlighted the difficulties Nigerians are experiencing due to his government’s policies and noted that his administration seems preoccupied with securing a second term in 2027. This, nonetheless, was not well received…