Author: David Great

Governor Ademola Adeleke and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have expressed their deep sorrow over the passing of the Owa Obokun of Ijeshaland, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran, who died on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. In separate statements posted on X (formerly Twitter), the two leaders paid glowing tributes to the late monarch, acknowledging his significant contributions to the development of Ijeshaland and his influence in Osun State. Governor Adeleke, in his statement, described Oba Aromolaran as a “selfless father” and a “friend of good governance.” He expressed his condolences to the people of Ijeshaland and the monarch’s family, stating, “On…

A first-class Osun State monarch, the Owa-Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran, is dead. His death was announced in a statement, signed by Asiwaju of Ijesaland, Chief Yinka Fasuyi, seen by Chronicle NG on Thursday. Before Fasuyi’s confirmation of the monarch’s passage, there was anxiety over the health of Oba Aromolaran, who was said to be indisposed. In a personal tribute to the late monarch, Fasuyi wrote, “An Era Comes To An Abrupt End! “A Monumental History Closes! The Lion Departs The Forest! The Torch Bearer Of Oduduwa Relocates! The Symbol Of Obokun Adimula Transits! The Elegance Of Ijesaland…

A devastating fire outbreak has destroyed properties worth millions of naira at the GSM Village near Kpata Market in Lokoja, the capital of Kogi State. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Thursday, was reportedly caused by a power surge. Eyewitnesses and residents nearby confirmed that the outbreak began due to a high voltage surge that damaged electrical appliances in surrounding homes. Traders were unable to salvage any goods as the inferno quickly spread out of control. Muhammed Yahaya, one of the affected shop owners, shared his ordeal. “I received a call around 5:30 am, informing me that…

Kylian Mbappé’s representatives announced, on Wednesday, that they had declined the French football league’s (LFP) proposal to mediate between the France captain and Paris Saint-Germain in their dispute over unpaid wages and bonuses. Mbappé claims PSG owes him €55 million, which the club alleges the 25-year-old agreed to waive in August 2023. The amount includes a signing bonus expected in February, the final three months of his salary, and an “ethical bonus” for the period. Lawyers for both parties met on Wednesday after Mbappé, who joined Real Madrid this summer, referred the case to the LFP’s legal committee. The league…

Ghana’s Black Stars may play their remaining home qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Nigeria, following reports that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) rejected their current home venue, the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi. CAF’s inspection team cited significant structural issues at the Baba Yara Stadium, including poor drainage, an uneven playing surface, and inadequate grass cover, making it unsuitable for hosting competitive matches. Other potential venues in Ghana, such as the Cape Coast and Accra Sports Stadiums, also failed to meet CAF’s standards, leaving the country without an approved stadium for their upcoming fixtures. As…

The leadership of the National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS), on Wednesday, declared support for Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) candidate for the Sept. 21 governorship election in Edo. The deputy coordinator, NANS Zone B, Isaac Ogieva, who disclosed this to journalists in Benin, said the decision was reached after due consultation with relevant stakeholders of the association. Mr Ogieva noted that the stakeholders x-rayed the candidates of various political parties participating in the election before taking the position. He also attributed their decision to support the Ighodalo and his running mate because of their manifesto in education…

Floods in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno state have displaced up to one million people, according to the state governor, as authorities try to rescue residents and place them in temporary shelters. The flooding started when a dam spilt after heavy rains, destroying a state-owned zoo and bringing crocodiles and snakes into flooded neighbourhoods. Local officials described it as the worst flooding in the state in two decades. Authorities have yet to release casualty figures. Borno state governor Babagana Zulum visited Bakassi camp on Wednesday and told reporters that authorities were evaluating the damage, and that a quarter of Maiduguri, the state…

The General Overseer, Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention Deliverance Ministry, Onitsha, Anambra State, Pastor Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, popularly known as Odumeje, has sent a stern warning to his critics on social media. Odumeje in a video message to his followers which went viral on Wednesday, said he does not turn to law enforcement when confronting his adversaries. Instead, he claimed to rely on his spiritual powers to deal with opposition. He also threatened to kill his critics if they refused to back out. Anambra pastor stabs wife to death He said, “I tell people I don’t call the police for enemies,”…

The Anambra State Government through the state Ministry of Women’s Affairs and Social Welfare, has ordered a probe into the case of the alleged murder of one Mrs. Ogechukwu Okafor, who was allegedly killed by her husband, Mr Elijah. It was gathered that the incident happened on August 13, 2024, but was reported to the ministry by the deceased family, following suspicious moves from the husband. This was disclosed in a press statement issued on Wednesday by the media aide to the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Chidimma Ikeanyionwu. According to Ikeanyionwu, the culprit who is said to…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has recorded about 12,085 suspected cases of diphtheria infections as of September 11, 2024. The NCDC, however, said that out of the suspected cases, 7,784 were confirmed in 170 local government areas across 21 states. The centre announced this at a press briefing on Wednesday in Abuja. It said the death toll is 309 with a case fatality rate of 3.9 per cent from Kano (169), Bauchi (59), Katsina (52), Borno (19), Yobe (four); Edo (two); Jigawa (two); FCT (one); and Nasarawa (one). Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection caused by the…