Author: Samuel Akpenpuun

The family of Asoluka in Ihiagwa, Owerri-West LGA of Imo State, has announced the death of Chief Chris Asoluka fondly called Okwuruoha. His son, Jamachi Chris-Asoluka, announced this in a statement made available to newsmen yesterday. Jamachi said: “With deep sorrow, but grateful hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, in-law, friend, and patriarch, Dr. Chris Asoluka (Okwuruoha). “Surrounded by love and held in grace, daddy transitioned from this world just before midnight on Friday May 9th 2025 with the calm dignity that defined his life. A man of unwavering principles, strength, generosity,…

Controversial social media critic, Martin Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has announced that he will be collaborating with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), but not without issuing stern warnings to the anti-graft agency over how his image and case are presented to the public. In a video posted online, the outspoken activist revealed that his phone is currently in the custody of the EFCC, which has limited his access to his digital platforms. “My phone is with the EFCC. As a matter of fact, I bought another phone when I came out because I have a…

The body of a 16-year-old UK-based Nigerian, Valentine Ikechukwu, who drowned while swimming in a lake at Colwick Country Park on April 30, has been recovered. Nottinghamshire Police shared a statement stating that the teenager reportedly encountered difficulty while swimming, prompting a multi-agency emergency response. Emergency services were alerted to the scene around 5:20 pm and launched an extensive search operation involving the police underwater search team and Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service. His body was recovered shortly before 8 pm. “Emergency services were called to Colwick Country Park at 5.20 pm on Wednesday, April 30, after Valentine got into…

American Cardinal Robert Prevost has been chosen as the new Pope and will become Francis’ successor following two days of voting inside the Sistine Chapel. He is the 267th pope, and he will be named Pope Leo XIV, becoming the religious leader of Catholics across the world. His name was announced after cardinal Mamberti uttered the words ‘Habemus papam!’ Latin for ‘We have a pope!’ from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica. The new Pope’s appointment to the role was revealed on Thursday when white smoke was seen rising from the Sistine Chapel.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has filed a new lawsuit against suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, accusing her of mocking him in a satirical apology posted on social media. The lawsuit, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja under case number CS/384/25 and dated May 7, seeks to compel the suspended Kogi Central senator to delete the post from all her platforms. Akpabio is also demanding a written apology to be published in at least two national newspapers and an affidavit of compliance confirming she has met these conditions. The satirical apology was shared on Facebook by Senator Natasha…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the suit by Multichoice against the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) for restraining it from effecting price increase. In a judgment on Thursday, Justice James Omotosho held that the suit constituted an abuse of the process of the court having been filed after a similar suit was filed on the issue by one Festus Onifade, with Multichoice and FCCPC as parties in the suit. Justice Omotosho noted that an earlier suit filed by Onifade before the same Federal High Court in Abuja, and in which Multichoice is a party, was…

The legal team of social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has clarified that Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) was not involved in his recent arrest in Abuja. The statement addresses online speculation linking the bank to the incident. VDM’s arrest sparked widespread social media reactions. Some users claimed GTBank played a role because VDM had visited a branch to complain about alleged unauthorised transactions from his mother’s account. However, Barrister Deji Adeyanju, a human rights lawyer on VDM’s legal team, dismissed these claims. “There is no connection between GTBank and the arrest of my client,” Adeyanju said.…

The leadership crisis rocking the Labour Party (LP) took another dimension on Wednesday with the suspension of Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, over alleged anti-party activities. The party also announced the suspension of five of its elected lawmakers in the National Assembly for the same reason given above. The suspended lawmakers include: Senator Ireti Kingibe; Senator Darlington Nwokocha; Hon. Victor Afam Ogene; Hon. Amobi Ogah, and Hon. Seyi Sowunmi. The National Secretary of the Julius Abure led faction, Umar Farouk Ibrahim announced their suspension in a statement on Wednesday. The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party had on May…

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered Mrs. Favour Kanu, a sister in-law to the self acclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu to vacate the courtroom. Justice Omotosho made the order barring Favour from witnessing further proceedings open finding out that she recorded the court’s proceedings and published it on her social media platform. The judge, who barred her from three subsequent sittings of the court, said he would have cited her for contempt of court, but for the appeals from the defence lawyer, Kanu Agabi. Before handing out his…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has paid glowing tributes to his late predecessor and ex-principal, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua on the 15th-year anniversary of his death. Yar’Adua died on May 5, 2010 after a protracted illness, barely three years into his four-year presidential term. Jonathan, who was then-Vice President, was sworn in as president to complete the term that terminated on May 29, 2011. In a statement he personally signed on Monday, Jonathan said, “Fifteen years ago, our nation lost a patriot.  A servant leader, with whom I shared a common vision for a united, inclusive and a just nation. “President Yar’Adua’s…