Author: Vincent Osuwo

Nurenorue Surpruchi, a 19-year-old blogger, was arraigned on Friday over cyberstalking and defamation of Tony Elumelu, Chairman of the United Bank for Africa. Surpruchi was brought before Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa on four counts of conspiracy, cyberstalking, bullying, and defamation. He pleaded not guilty to all the charges. According to the prosecution, on April 5, 2026, the defendant and those who remain at large allegedly conspired to transmit false and damaging information about Elumelu using a computer system and network. When the case came up for arraignment, prosecution counsel A.G. Obi of the Directorate of Legal Services, Force Criminal Investigation Department,…

The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has told President Bola Tinubu that his time is up, declaring that “the era of political complacency, propaganda, and governance by deception is drawing to a close” and that Nigerians are preparing to reclaim their country through the power of the ballot. “The era of excuses is ending. The era of accountability is approaching. The era of propaganda is fading. And with the support of Nigerians, a new chapter of competence, prosperity, security, and genuine hope shall begin. “Let no one be deceived. The era of complacency is over. The…

The President of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, Akinteye Babatunde, on Friday announced the mobilization of all structures of the association for a solidarity rally in Oyo State over the abduction of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. In an invitation issued on Friday to NANS structures nationwide, Akinteye described the victims’ continued captivity as heartbreaking and unacceptable, emphasizing that students across the country could no longer remain silent while innocent students and teachers remained in the hands of kidnappers. According to the letter, the solidarity movement seeks prompt action from security agencies…

Defense Minister Christopher Musa gave the Tinubu administration a security performance rating ranging from 65 to 70%. He claimed that terrorism has been reduced to isolated kidnapping cases, despite the fact that a wave of school abductions across multiple states continued to pose a significant problem to the nation. Musa spoke during an interview on ARISE News on Friday to commemorate the three-year anniversary of his administration. “I’ll give us 65 to 70,” he said when asked to rate the government’s performance, adding that no nation was entirely free from crime. “Yes. 65 to 70%. No nation is totally free…

Barcelona has submitted an official €100 million offer to Atlético Madrid for World Cup winner forward Julián Álvarez. Barcelona’s first formal attempt for the Argentine forward is expected to be a simple cash offer with no add-ons or players involved, according to reports. According to Fabrizio Romano on Friday, Atlético Madrid has reacted negatively to the offer in the past 24 hours, with the club dissatisfied with both the timing and form of the offer. Despite this, the matter remains open because no agreement has been reached between the two teams. The post read, “Barcelona sent the first official proposal…

Cultural and age grade groups arrived at the Ojude Oba festival in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, on Friday in a colorful display of traditional costume and cultural regal. EwesoOnline published videos on Instagram on Friday of the groups dressed in synchronized and richly embroidered clothes. Attendees dressed regally, wearing flowing agbadas and geles as well as beautifully beaded accessories. The event, held on the third day after Eid-el-Kabir, attracts thousands of visitors each year, including politicians, celebrities, and members of the Nigerian diaspora, who come together to celebrate Ijebu culture and identity. The Ogun State Police Command deployed more than 2,500…

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is scheduled to hold a Special National Convention on Saturday to formally ratify ex-President Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The convention will take place at the ‘A’ Class Event Centre, Kassim Ibrahim Way, Wuse 2, Abuja, beginning at 10 a.m. Ini Ememobong, the faction’s national publicity secretary, and Theophilus Dakas Shan, its national organizing secretary, signed the invitation to the event. The invitation described the gathering as a “Special National Convention for the Ratification of the Nomination of President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan GCFR as the Presidential…

Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday defended the APC-led administration’s economic reforms, saying his principal “took the bullets” needed to save Nigeria from fiscal collapse. Onanuga, in a piece titled “Bola Tinubu: the man who took the bullet for Nigeria to survive,” stated that opposition politicians had intensified campaigns of misinformation ahead of the 2027 general election despite what he described as the administration’s achievements over the last three years. The Nigerian leader, who was sworn into office on May 29, 2023, marks their third anniversary on Friday. According to the presidential…

AC Milan has begun discussions with Mauricio Pochettino as the Italian club searches for a new manager following the firing of Massimiliano Allegri. Pochettino, the current manager of the United States men’s national team, is preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. According to BBC Sport on Friday, the Argentine coach is still focused on the event, although Milan is said to be interested in hiring him after his contract with US Soccer expires after the World Cup. The 54-year-old hasn’t managed a team since leaving Chelsea at the…

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is set to ratify Peter Obi as its presidential candidate today (Friday) during the party’s nationwide primaries, following his emergence as the party’s sole aspirant for the ticket. The NDC also stated that governorship, National Assembly, and state Houses of Assembly candidates would also emerge across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, despite logistical disruptions caused by the Eid-el-Kabir holidays. Moses Cleopas, NDC National Chairman, disclosed the information in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, adding that transportation challenges and flight unavailability delayed some preparatory activities after the screening exercise in the…