Author: Vincent Osuwo

The mayor of a city in southern Mexico was assassinated less than a week after entering office, officials said on Sunday, the latest in a string of attacks on politicians in the violence-plagued Latin American country.  The shooting of Chilpancingo Mayor Alejandro Arcos “fills us with indignation,” Guerrero State Governor Evelyn Salgado posted on social media without providing any other information about the circumstances. Local media reported Arcos’ decapitation, but there has been no official confirmation. Arcos was elected in June, representing an opposition coalition that included the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI), which condemned his assassination as a “cowardly crime”…

The Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, on Sunday vowed to achieve victory and said his country’s military “completely transformed reality” in the year since Hamas’s October 7 attack, which has left the country fighting two wars. Netanyahu promised troops that Israel “will win” as it battles militants in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon and prepares to strike Iran, nearly a year after Palestinian Hamas militants launched an unprecedented onslaught that triggered the Gaza war. Israel’s army chief, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi, stated that, one year on, “we have defeated the military wing of Hamas.” Netanyahu had vowed to “crush……

Umo Eno, Governor of Akwa Ibom State, has criticised a media report that said his first daughter, Mrs. Helen Obareki, had been selected as the state’s first lady.  Chronicle NG reported that the governor’s wife, Mrs. Patience Umo Eno, died in a hospital on September 26, 2024, accompanied by family members. During a condolence visit by the President’s wife, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, the governor stated that his daughter, as Special Assistant to his late wife, was in an ideal position to oversee the First Lady’s Office. Eno appoints daughter as Akwa Ibom acting First Lady after wife’s death Speaking on…

Adrienne Munju, a 41-year-old Canadian woman arrested by National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) operatives at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport for importing a large consignment of a strong strain of synthetic cannabis known as ‘Canadian Loud’, has explained why she committed the crime.  Munju was arrested during the inward clearance of passengers on a KLM Airline flight from Canada at Terminal 1 of the Lagos airport on Thursday, October 3, 2024. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the agency’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, Adrienne, who was visiting Nigeria for the first time, was discovered with 74 packets of…

The Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday rejected the conduct and outcome of the local government election, stating that no election was held in the state on Saturday. The Rivers PDP, which is loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, denounced the poll as a futile exercise and promised to fight it in court. The Wike camp made this statement when Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara swore in the newly elected council chairmen of the state’s 23 local government areas. The exercise was done on Sunday at the Executive Council Chamber…

Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) housemate Kellyrae has emerged the winner of the season 9 edition of the show tagged ‘No Loose Guard.” Kellyrae, who was in the in the final top two following the eviction of Onyeka, was crowned the winner on Sunday night. He came into the house with his wife Kassia as his pair dubbed DoubleKay, however, he did not disclose his marital status to his fellow housemates until last week. His wife, Kassia, was evicted last Sunday, a move many believe increased his chances of winning the competition. Kellyrae, a musician, secured the highest votes on Sunday…

Big Brother Naija Housemate Onyeka Has been evicted from the Season 9 edition of the competition titled ‘No Loose Guard.’  Onyeka’s eviction was announced by the show host, Ebuka, during the grand finale on Sunday. The housemate who came into the house with her pair, Chizoba, to the surprise of many, made it to the top three. However, her pair has since been evicted, leaving her among the finalists. She joins the league of other housemates like Sooj, Victoria, and Anita, who were evicted on Sunday night. The show, which draws to an end today, leaves the fans favourites, Kellyrae…

Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Housemate Victoria Has been evicted from the ‘No Loose Guard’ edition of the competition. Victoria’s eviction was announced by the show host during the grand finale of the competition. The housemate who came into the house with her pair, Shaun, secured the second-lowest votes from viewers. However, her pair was evicted last Sunday, leaving her among the finalists. She joins the league of other housemates like Kassia, Nelita, and Handi among others, who have been shown the door out of the competition. The show, which draws to an end today, leaves the fans favourites, Kellyrae, Wanni,…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State has won 30 chairmanship seats, leaving the All Progressives Congress (APC) with one seat. AniediAbasi Ikoiwak, Chairman of the Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission, signed the list on Sunday. Meanwhile, Governor Umo Eno has announced intentions to swear in the newly elected chairmen on Monday, October 7, 2024. Eno appoints daughter as Akwa Ibom acting First Lady after wife’s death This followed AKISIEC’s decision to give certificates of return to all elected council chairs on Sunday. Eno, speaking at the All Nations Christian Ministry in Eket, stated that it was…

Victor Osimhen won his first Turkish Super Lig award shortly after joining Galatasaray on a season-long loan from Napoli. The Nigeria international’s goal against Kasımpaşa was chosen Goal of the Week by beIN SPORTS, with 77.96% of the total votes. Osimhen scored his first goal and then added his first brace, but it was insufficient to clinch all three points for the Turkish champions, who surrendered a three-goal lead to allow the visitors to split the spoils. The 25-year-old demonstrated his talent and decisiveness by volleying home with his left foot after receiving a feed from former Napoli teammate Dries…