Author: Vincent Osuwo

Nigerians were shocked and thrown into mourning over the death of famous singer and actress Onyeka Onwenu.  Onwenu died on Tuesday night at Reddington Hospital in Lagos after collapsing during the 80th birthday party of Emzor Pharmaceuticals CEO, Mrs Stella Okoli, where she performed. Many dignitaries attended the high-class event, including the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential contender, Peter Obi, who took to his X account on Wednesday to explain how physicians tried to save the legendary musician and campaigner. Speaking on Onwenu’s last moments, Obi wrote, “Yesterday provided a very devastating moment for me as I witnessed a tragic event…

The Lagos State Police Command apprehended two people and discovered a massive cache of weapons in the Mushin region of the state.  According to a statement issued by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, on Thursday, the tactical unit reacted to a complaint regarding armed persons on Agoro Street in Mushin at 1 a.m. The squad apprehended Sherrif Mustapha, 42, and Suturat Lateef, 28, while one other suspect fled. The statement read, “This morning at about 1am, responding to a distress call about the presence of armed men on Agoro Street, Mushin, our tactical team based in…

Hunger protesters gathered at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja on Thursday as nationwide demonstrations begin. This is in accordance with a court order that restricts them to the institution. Protesters gathered as early as 6 a.m., singing solidarity songs. Security personnel with heavy weapons are present at the stadium. Activists and groups organised the demonstrations in reaction to economic hardship. The demonstrations are anticipated to extend for ten days. With protests set to begin today, August 1, 2024, Nigerians, mainly youths, have lamented the hardship in the country since President Bola Tinubu was sworn in on May 20,…

With protests set to begin today, August 1, 2024, Nigerians, mainly youths, have lamented the hardship in the country since President Bola Tinubu was sworn in on May 20, 2023. Aggrieved over the hyperinflation, insecurity, and alleged wrong economic policies implemented by the Tinubu administration, youths have vowed to protest nationwide, demanding change. Despite several quarters urging the youths and intending protesters to shelve their grievances and give the Tinubu-led federal government more time, the youths have remained undaunted in their resolve to protest. Clamouring with the hashtag #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria, the youths are demanding a reversion of the pump price of…

An improvised explosive device was deactivated by the Lagos State Police Command anti-bomb squad in the state’s Ikeja district.l Benjamin Hundeyin, the state police’s public relations officer, verified this on Wednesday. He claimed that the gadget, which was wrapped in a bag, was abandoned by the roadside from an unregistered vehicle on Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way. This is coming a few hours before the nationwide hunger protest. Nigerians, mainly youths, have lamented the hardship in the country since President Bola Tinubu was sworn in on May 20, 2023. With protests set for August 1, the police and other security agencies…

The Super Falcons of Nigeria have been eliminated from the Paris 2024 Olympics after losing 3:1 to Japan on Wednesday. Maika Hamano and Mina Tanaka put Japan up early on, and Hikaru Kitagawa added another goal after Jennifer Echegini believed she had given the Super Falcons a lifeline. Nadeshiko Japan finished second in Group B, two points behind world champions Spain, who defeated Brazil 2:0. Echegini replaced Esther Okoronkwo in the lineup, and her magnificent goal was the lone bright spot in another below-par performance by Randy Waldrum’s team. Japan broke the deadlock in the 21st minute by capitalising on…

Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia’s daughter, Aribemchukwu, popularly called Chuchu, has been killed. Aribemchukwu was reportedly killed in her Parkview Estate residence in the Ikoyi area of Lagos State on Wednesday morning. According to a family source who spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the current state of the family, she was killed last night, and her body was discovered this morning outside the gate of her residence. “It would appear that new household staff might have been responsible and tried to stage as if she was outside when it happened. “There are signs of an attempt to clean up…

Telecommunications giant MTN has resumed nationwide operations after a nationwide shutdown on Tuesday. The temporary closure was in response to massive customer outrage and vandalism caused by the termination of users who did not link their SIM cards to their National Identification Numbers. On Wednesday, MTN announced its return to operations through X (previously Twitter), announcing that its physical stores would be open from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. “Y’ello customer, please note that our shops nationwide will be open today, 31 July. Operating hours: 8.00 am–3:00 pm. We are also available 24/7 to support you via digital channels,” the…

Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, expressed worries on Wednesday about the planned hunger protest scheduled for August 1-10, warning that the demonstrations could be hijacked by bandits and insurgents.  He said that instead of protesting, Nigerians engage the government in different ways to ensure that the current administration keeps its promises. “Government is weary of the dangers associated with protests that are vulnerable to being highjacked by bandits, insurgents, and other criminals. “Rather, we request that dialogue be advanced, and we remain open to such,” Akume said while briefing journalists and media executives at the…

Ahead of the hunger protest, which is set to commence on Thursday, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has insulted organisers for staging the rally while they continue to eat.  Akpabio made the disclosure on Tuesday while speaking to Niger Delta Development Commission delegates in Rivers State. The Senate President, who appears to be upset over the planned protest, stated that the Niger-Delta people are not prepared for a regime change, citing the commission’s MD’s comments. “All of us feel the impact of what is happening now. But we are aware it will be for a short while. MD, I want to…