Author: David Great

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has apprehended the proprietor of Tsangagyar Sani Uthman Islamiyya School in Kuchibuyi Village, Bwari Area Council, Adamu Ashimu, following an explosion involving an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on the school premises on Monday. Chronicle NG earlier reported that the explosion, which occurred around 11 am, involved an IED allegedly brought by three men who had earlier visited the school proprietor. In a statement on Monday, the FCT Police spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, confirmed that two of the visitors died after the device detonated while they were handling it on the school’s veranda. A third man…

A tragic explosion at an Islamiyyah school in the Kuchibiyu Community of Bwari Area Council, located about 42 kilometers from the Abuja city center, has claimed the life of a student and left four others injured. The incident, which occurred around noon on Monday, sent shockwaves through the quiet suburb. Emergency responders and security personnel, including a police bomb disposal squad, were quickly dispatched to the scene. The injured students were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. Details surrounding the explosion remain unclear as police are yet to issue an official statement. Abuja to experience power outages for two…

A tragic fire in Sokoto State has claimed the lives of the daughter of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Muhammadu Bello Sifawa, along with her three children. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday at the home of the deceased, who was the wife of Muhammadu Yusuf Bello, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Sports and Youths Development. The blaze, which consumed the entire house while the family was asleep, left only the husband as the sole survivor. Firefighters battled the flames for hours before managing to extinguish the inferno. The cause of the fire remains…

The Nigeria-Korea Friendship Institute (NKFI) has announced the reopening of its 2024 admission process for a limited period of two weeks. This decision aims to provide an opportunity for candidates who were unable to secure admission into their preferred institutions during the 2024 academic session. NKFI, accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), offers students an alternative pathway to quality education. Prospective candidates are required to visit the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Central Admission Processing System (CAPS) to change their institution of choice to NKFI under the Innovative Enterprise Institution (IEI) category. After completing this step,…

A shooting attack on a bus carrying Israelis in the occupied West Bank killed at least three people and wounded seven others on Monday, Israeli medics said. Israel’s Magen David Adom rescue service said those killed included two women in their 60s and a man in his 40s. Violence has surged in the West Bank since Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023 attack out of Gaza ignited the ongoing war there. The attack occurred in the Palestinian village of Al-Funduq, on one of the main east-west roads crossing the territory. The identities of the attackers and those killed were not immediately known.…

Manchester United delivered a spirited performance to secure a 2-2 draw against Premier League leaders Liverpool at Anfield, ending a turbulent festive period on a positive note. The result marked United’s first league goal at the iconic stadium in six years and stretched Liverpool’s unbeaten home record against their rivals to 14 matches. United’s struggles at Anfield in recent years were evident, having failed to win in their previous eight league visits, their worst run since 1979. However, Ruben Amorim’s side showed resilience from the outset. Liverpool dominated early chances, with Luis Díaz and Alexis Mac Allister testing United goalkeeper…

BUA Group has clarified recent reports claiming its 200,000 barrels-per-day refinery in Akwa Ibom State is 90% complete, labeling them as false and misleading. In a statement released by its management, the company emphasized that construction on the BUA Refinery & Petrochemicals project is progressing steadily and remains on track to meet its delivery timelines. “Contrary to a misleading report stating that our 200,000 barrels/day refinery is at 90% completion, BUA wishes to advise the public to disregard such misleading reports that did not emanate from us,” the statement read. While acknowledging the public’s interest in the transformative project, BUA…

The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has sounded a warning over the fractured state of Nigeria’s opposition parties, cautioning that their lack of unity could allow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s All Progressives Congress (APC) to retain power in the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued by Comrade James Ezema, the CNPP’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, the organization expressed fears that Nigeria may drift towards a one-party state if opposition parties fail to align their efforts. “The opposition parties are currently working at cross-purposes, scheming to undo each other ahead of the 2027 presidential election,” Ezema said. “This lack…

President Bola Tinubu, during his official visit to Enugu State, inaugurated several key infrastructure projects and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to completing the Eastern Rail Line connecting Port Harcourt to Maiduguri. Speaking at an interactive session with South East leaders, the President also pledged federal support for the development of the Anambra Basin, a significant energy reserve estimated to hold 1 billion barrels of oil and 30 billion cubic feet of gas. Among the projects commissioned were the GTC Smart Green School, New Haven/Bisalla Road, the International Conference Center, the Command-and-Control Center, and 150 patrol vehicles equipped with surveillance cameras.…

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola expressed relief after his team’s commanding 4-1 victory over West Ham United on Saturday but dismissed suggestions that the performance signaled a return to their peak form. The Premier League win at the Etihad Stadium, featuring Erling Haaland’s first league double since September and three assists from Savinho, lifted City to sixth place, two points behind fourth-placed Chelsea. However, despite securing back-to-back wins for the first time since October, Guardiola insisted his side is still not performing at their usual high standards. “No, you judge the results,” Guardiola told reporters after the match. “We saw…