Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the interim seizure of nine properties owned by former minister of state for petroleum resources Timipre Sylva by the Federal Government. Justice Obiora Egwuatu issued the decision after Economic and Financial Crimes Commission counsel Oluwaleke Atolagbe filed an ex parte motion to that effect. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, Justice Egwuatu issued the verdict on April 24, but the enrolled order was not sighted until Wednesday, May 6. The affected assets are spread across high-value neighborhoods of Abuja. They comprise four terrace blocks in Dakibiyu; a duplex with a penthouse…

The Federal High Court in Kaduna has granted former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai access to medical treatment while in custody. This was disclosed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Wednesday. The ruling came after defense lawyers made a humanitarian appeal during the former governor’s ongoing trial for suspected money laundering and corruption. El-Rufai and a co-defendant, Joel Adoga, are facing a 10-count charge before Justice Rilwan Aikawa of the Federal High Court in Kaduna for alleged conversion and possession of corruption proceeds, as well as money laundering in violation of the Money Laundering…

The Kogi State Government has announced the safe return of all those kidnapped from the Daarul-Kitab Islamic Orphanage in Lokoja. The confirmation was made in a statement published on Wednesday in Lokoja by the state commissioner for information and communications, Mr. Kingsley Fanwo. Chronicle NG reports that gunmen stormed the orphanage on April 26 and stole 23 children, including the proprietor’s wife. The authorities had previously verified the rescue of 15 victims on April 27 following increased security operations throughout the state. According to Fanwo, the last nine victims were released during a rescue effort that began early Wednesday morning.…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has waived the screening requirement for President Bola Tinubu ahead of its 2027 primaries, declaring him duly cleared in line with the party’s constitution and internal procedures. The decision was made by the National Working Committee during its 188th meeting on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the party’s National Secretariat. The APC’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, issued a statement following the meeting stating that the decision was made in accordance with the powers granted to the NWC under Article 13.4 (xiii) and (xiv) of its constitution to organize and oversee party primaries and, where…

Arsenal and holders PSG have secured their places in the 2026 UEFA Champions League final after eliminating Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich, respectively. The final will take place on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, with kick-off scheduled for 17:00 BST. UEFA acknowledged that the earlier kick-off time was implemented to improve the whole matchday experience and better serve fans, teams, and host cities, replacing the previous editions’ regular 20:00 start time. For Arsenal, the final marks a significant milestone as they return to Europe’s greatest stage for the first time in 20 years. PSG, meanwhile,…

Nigerian activist Aisha Yesufu has resigned from the African Democratic Congress and joined the Nigerian Democratic Congress. She has also announced her intention to contest for the Federal Capital Territory senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections. Yesufu revealed this in a statement posted on her X handle on Wednesday, saying her decision followed what she described as a deeper understanding of “the future of the nation” and her continued alignment with the political direction of former presidential candidate Peter Obi. “The next couple of days will define the future of this nation. This deeper understanding is why I resigned…

Bayern Munich players, coaching staff, and spectators at the Allianz Arena were stunned when they were refused a penalty for a handball by João Neves in their Champions League semi-final second leg loss to Paris St. Germain. The Germans, trailing 1-0 on the night and 6-4 on aggregate, surrounded referee Joao Pedro Silva Pinheiro at the half-hour mark when Vitinha rifled a clearance against his own teammate Neves’ arm inside the area. However, Pinheiro brushed off the Bayern protestations, and the video assistant referee (VAR) did not intervene, leaving social media asking why a spot kick was not given. According…

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) booked a Champions League final against Arsenal as a 1-1 draw in their semi-final second leg at Bayern Munich on Wednesday sealed a 6-5 aggregate victory. Leading 5-4 after last week’s thrilling first leg in Paris, the holders stretched their overall advantage early on through Ousmane Dembele. Harry Kane scored in added time for Bayern, but it was too late for a comeback. PSG will face Premier League leaders Arsenal on May 30 in Budapest after an excellent defensive display at the Allianz Arena, also the scene of their maiden Champions League final triumph over Inter Milan…

Nollywood actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo has alleged that the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, avoids participating in competitive primary elections. Okonkwo made the remark during an interview with ARISE News on Wednesday, stating that Obi’s political judgments are frequently motivated by a desire to avoid open battles. Obi’s defection from the ADC, he claims, was motivated by a desire to avoid primary elections, not ideological disputes or internal party issues. “Peter Obi is afraid of free and fair primary elections. He gave reasons of challenges, but his main reason is that he does not want to face…

Arsenal are set to give manager Mikel Arteta a new contract this summer in order to secure his long-term future at the Emirates Stadium. According to Fabrizio Romano’s post on X on Wednesday, the decision was made in March and is unaffected by the outcome of the current season. The post read, “Arsenal are planning to offer Mikel Arteta a new contract in the summer. The plan was already decided in March regardless of the end of the season results. Arteta wants to focus on titles now but is in love with the Arsenal project and looking forward to talks.…