Author: Vincent Osuwo

BBNaija has revealed its first major twist of the season, introducing ‘The Gambit’—a game-changing advantage that guarantees two housemates a place in the grand finale but automatically disqualifies them from winning the show’s N160 million prize. The announcement was revealed during Monday’s live session with the housemates and was also posted on the show’s official social media platforms, where organisers invited viewers to vote for one male and one female roommate for the new position. According to the BBNaija organisers, the male and female housemates with the most overall votes will be dubbed The Gambits, receiving an automatic spot in…

South African music sensation Tyla has announced the dates for her ‘A*POP’ World Tour, which will include performances in Lagos, Nigeria. The Grammy-winning singer announced the tour on Monday via Instagram, where she provided the exact schedule, which was inspired by her newly released sophomore album APOP. The global tour will begin on October 12 in Paris, France, and will take the artist to 11 nations, including France, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, the United States, Nigeria, and South Africa. Tyla will perform in Lagos on December 22, followed by gigs in Cape Town and…

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared Tuesday, July 28, 2026, as a work-free day for public employees. The governor has directed that the work-free day be used to collect Permanent Voter Cards in preparation for the next governorship election. Elder Ayanleye Aina, the Head of Service, issued a circular conveying the mandate, which applies to all types of public servants, including local government workers and tertiary institution staff. All of this was outlined in a Monday statement signed by the governor’s spokeswoman, Olawale Rasheed. The Osun state government said the decision was aimed at “enabling public servants to perform…

The House of Representatives Committee investigating the operations of the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council has directed the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to bring the organization’s self-proclaimed Director-General, Adeyemi Adeniyi, before it on Wednesday. The decision was delivered Monday during the resumption of the investigative hearing at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja. Assistant Commissioner of Police Bashir Abdullahi, representing the IG, came before the committee and was asked to arrange Adeyemi’s appearance by noon on Wednesday to assist MPs in their ongoing inquiry into the organization’s activities. The committee is investigating how the PFIPC, although not being…

Gunmen killed Letam Kine, a former Chief Security Officer of Bori, the headquarters of the Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, on Sunday evening. The incident happened on Polytechnic Road in Bori, and people suspected the assailants were cult members. According to reports, the gunmen opened fire on the victim before retreating into the adjacent bushes. According to an eyewitness, the incident sparked panic in the area, with locals and passers-by fleeing for safety after hearing gunshots before the victim’s lifeless body was located. Bori is home to the Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, named for the late playwright and environmental…

A three-story student hostel known as Elite Five Star Lodge collapsed near Tonimas Filling Station in Amokpala, Oko, Orumba North Local Government Area, Anambra State, trapping an unknown number of residents. It was reported that the structure fell in the early hours of Monday. The tragedy caused alarm among homeowners and passers-by as an unspecified number of people, largely students, were trapped beneath the rubble. Although the actual number of casualties was not immediately established, eyewitnesses claimed the structure collapsed while students were inside. One of the eyewitnesses, identified simply as Ifeoma, said, “We heard a very loud noise before…

Chelsea coach Xabi Alonso said there was “good energy” at the club as he tries to turn around the club’s woes, but he declined to specify what a successful first season would look like. The Spaniard began his job on July 1 and will take command of his first competitive match in Sydney on Tuesday against Western Sydney Wanderers. He faces a daunting task in getting Chelsea back in the running for major honors following their disappointing 10th-place finish last season and inability to qualify for Europe. The club last won the Premier League a decade ago, under Italian manager…

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, has dismissed concerns that his election will exacerbate the country’s differences, claiming that his track record demonstrates his ability to unite the country. Obi made the statements during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, where he responded to former Borno State Governor Ali Modu Sheriff’s comments, which questioned his ability to build national unity. He stated that his years of engagement around the country indicated a dedication to national unity rather than separation. “I will unite Nigeria, and I know what it takes to unite Nigeria,” he said. He…

The Nigerian Democratic Congress’ presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for President Bola Tinubu to step aside from the 2027 general election, stating that Nigeria requires a leader with the enthusiasm and capacity to face its deteriorating economic and security crises. Obi made the statements during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, where he stated that the president’s performance in office had fallen short of what the public expected. Obi distinguished between Tinubu’s term as Lagos State governor and his present administration, saying, “The Bola Tinubu that was governor is not the one that is president today. He’s tired.…

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, has stated that he is not desperate to become Nigeria’s president in 2027, stating that his objective is to see the country function regardless of who leads it. Obi made the remarks during an interview with Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, in which he explained that his ambition is motivated by a desire to reform the country rather than to hold public office. Speaking on whether his mission to “fix Nigeria” meant he would be done with politics if he failed to become president in 2027, Obi said, “That’s not the…