Author: Samuel Akpenpuun

Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has condemned the disruption of his visit to Benue State after protesters reportedly blocked a major road in Makurdi and chanted against his presence. The protesters barricaded the Gboko Road near the Air Force base, disrupting traffic as Obi arrived in the state for a series of engagements. Obi said he was on his way to the Yelewata community in Guma local government area of Benue state to sympathise with families affected by recent killings when he was stopped by protesters chanting, We don’t want Peter Obi and ordering him…

England captain Harry Kane has confirmed he is a strong contender for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, but insists the final decision rests with the voters. In an interview with Owen Hargreaves set to air on HBO Max, the Bayern Munich striker addressed his standing among football’s elite, acknowledging the intense debate surrounding the sport’s most prestigious individual award. Kane is currently listed as a frontrunner for the prize alongside an illustrious field that includes Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe, Barcelona duo Lamine Yamal and Rodri, and PSG’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. While the 32-year-old recognizes his place in the conversation, he emphasized the…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said exit of global ride-hailing brand Uber from Nigeria, alongside the closure or scaling down of some major international companies, in the country was an indication that the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration is allegedly turning the country into a “graveyard of businesses.” The ADC, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the growing list of businesses shutting down, scaling down or leaving the country had exposed the widening gap between the government’s claims of economic progress and the reality confronting businesses and ordinary Nigerians. The party said it…

The management of Nigerian dancer and singer, Poco Lee, has addressed the sexual assault allegation involving the entertainer in the United Kingdom, urging the public to allow the legal process to run its course. In a statement issued on Tuesday, August 25, the management confirmed that the matter is currently before a UK court and cautioned against presenting the allegation as an established fact. The team stressed that Poco Lee, whose real name is Iweh Pascal Odinaka, has not been convicted of any offence. “Allegations are not evidence of guilt, and no conclusions should be drawn until the matter has…

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has demanded ₦10 billion in compensation and a public apology from Defence Minister, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), over allegations linking him to the planning of killings in Southern Kaduna. El-Rufai’s demand was contained in a letter before action dated September 7, 2026, issued by his lawyers, Chambers of Ubong Akpan, following statements made by Musa during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on September 3. Musa was quoted as saying: “We can never be happy with somebody who has deliberately planned for the killing of our people.” He also alleged that El-Rufai paid…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the Osun State election, Bola Oyebamiji, has accepted the outcome declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), while raising concerns over alleged attacks on members and supporters of the party after the election. Oyebamiji said he respected INEC’s declaration and supported the decision of the APC to review the outcome of the August 15 governorship election. The incumbent governor and Accord Party candidate, Ademola Adeleke, was declared winner after polling 511,067 votes, while Oyebamiji secured 444,815 votes. In a statement posted on his X account on Tuesday, Oyebamiji thanked APC leaders,…

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has filed a fresh ₦10bn suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission over the alleged denial of access to his wife and son while he was in the commission’s custody. The suit, filed by his lawyer, Ubong Akpan, also names the ICPC chairman and the Attorney-General of the Federation as the second and third defendants. The originating motion, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1852/2026, was filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja on August 13, 2026. El-Rufai is asking the court to declare that his fundamental rights under Part IV of the 1999…

Jubilation erupted in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, following the declaration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Governor Ademola Adeleke as the winner of the August 15 Osun governorship election. The governor’s supporters trooped onto the streets of the state capital, singing victory songs. INEC, in the early hours of Sunday, declared Adeleke, the candidate of Accord (A), the winner of the governorship election, securing his second term in office. Announcing the result at the INEC headquarters in Osogbo on Sunday, the governorship election Returning Officer, Prof. Joshua Olalekan Ogunwale, said Adeleke scored 511,067 votes to defeat the…

Four people have been taken to hospital and several homes damaged as fires tore through residential neighbourhoods in the West Midlands. A 16-hectare (40-acre) grassfire near a golf course in Stourbridge was one of several significant fires in the region on Thursday – the UK’s hottest day of the year. Twelve fire engines carrying about 60 crew were sent to the scene after West Midlands fire service was alerted to the fast-moving blaze just before 1.30pm on Thursday. Three firefighters and a child were taken to hospital for treatment, a fire service spokesperson said. A further six people were treated…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have lost the opportunity to secure automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Cameroon in their WAFCON 2026 quarter-final clash. Cameroon’s Nyadjou scored the only goal of the encounter in the 19th minute, giving the Indomitable Lionesses an early advantage they managed to protect until the final whistle. The Super Falcons pushed for an equaliser but struggled to convert their chances, with Cameroon goalkeeper Michaely Bihina producing a strong performance between the posts. Bihina made eight saves as Nigeria repeatedly tested the Cameroonian defence but failed to find the…