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More than 460 illegal immigrants, some with criminal records including sexual assault, domestic violence, drug offenses, and weapons violations, have been apprehended in the United States. Fox News reports that the arrests were carried out by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during the initial days of President Donald Trump’s administration. According to the report, “between midnight January 21 and 9am January 22, a 33-hour period, ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations, ERO, arrested over 460 aliens.” Those taken into custody include individuals with criminal histories of sexual assault, robbery, burglary, aggravated assault, drug and weapons offenses, resisting arrest, and…

Dora Chichah, wife of suspended Catholic priest Rev. Fr. Daniel Oghenerukevwe, has revealed how faith and prayer of popular NSPPD pastor, Jerry Eze shaped their relationship and eventual marriage. Chronicle NG recalls that Rev. Oghenerukevwe, who hails from the Catholic Diocese of Warri, Delta State, was suspended after marrying in Dallas, Texas, without completing the canonical process required to be released from his priestly vows. According to the diocese, although the priest formally requested release from Holy Orders on November 30, 2024, he did not provide the necessary documents before proceeding with the marriage. Photos of their wedding quickly went…

The trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, continued at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, 22 January 2025, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) presenting its eighth witness, Abdullahi Suleman, a bureau de change operator. According to Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Suleman narrated how more than N22 billion was allegedly funnelled from the Federal Ministry of Power into his business accounts during Saleh Mamman’s tenure as minister. The naira equivalent was subsequently converted to US dollars. Led in evidence by prosecution counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, Suleman disclosed that funds…

Barcelona are the latest side to be linked with Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic as the Serie A outfit prepare to make a huge decision on his future. Juventus parted with a cool £66.6m to sign Vlahovic in 2022 and have watched him score 53 goals in 126 appearances across all competitions, including seven strikes in Serie A this season. The conundrum for Juventus concerns Vlahovic’s contract. He has entered the final 18 months of his contract and reports suggest the Italian giants are increasingly fearful of losing him on a free transfer, with talk of a new contract failing to…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Enugu Zonal Command, has apprehended 37 individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud in Awka, the capital of Anambra State. In a statement released on Wednesday, the anti-graft agency disclosed that the arrests were based on credible intelligence linking the suspects to online fraudulent activities. “The all-male suspects were arrested in a sting operation at Commissioners’ Quarters, Dr. J. O. Ukwutinife Close, Ifite, Awka, Anambra State, following credible intelligence linking them to fraudulent internet activities,” the statement read in part. The EFCC further revealed that six luxury cars, several laptops, and mobile phones…

Donald Trump’s pardon of more than 1,500 of his supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol four years ago drew criticism on Tuesday from police who battled the mob, their families and at least one of the president’s fellow Republicans. Trump granted clemency to everyone charged with joining the Jan. 6, 2021, assault in a failed bid to overturn his election defeat. Some 140 police officers were injured in the rampage which sent lawmakers running for their lives. Craig Sicknick, whose brother, Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, was assaulted during the riot and died of multiple strokes the next day, called…

In a significant move, U.S. President Donald Trump has directed the United States to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO), citing the agency’s alleged mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic and other global health crises. The decision, announced hours after the president’s inauguration on Monday, was accompanied by strong criticism of the WHO. The president accused the agency of succumbing to undue political influence from member states and burdening the U.S. with disproportionate financial obligations compared to countries like China. “World Health ripped us off, everybody rips off the United States. It’s not going to happen anymore,” Trump declared.…

Donald Trump pardoned about 1,500 of his supporters who attacked the U.S. Capitol four years ago as he moved swiftly to impose his will on the U.S. government just hours after reclaiming the presidency on Monday. After a day of ceremony, Trump signed a series of executive actions to curb immigration and roll back environmental regulations and racial and gender diversity initiatives. He did not take immediate action to raise tariffs, a key campaign promise, but said he could impose 25% duties on Canada and Mexico on Feb. 1. His decision to pardon supporters who attacked the U.S. Capitol on…

Carlo Ancelotti has reportedly decided to step down as Real Madrid head coach at the conclusion of the 2024-2025 campaign, according to Spanish radio station Onda Cero. The Italian tactician, often criticized in recent years for his team’s playing style, has nonetheless achieved remarkable success during his second spell with the club. Since returning in 2021, Ancelotti has added two Champions League titles (2022, 2024) to his name, complementing the one he secured during his first stint in 2014. His tenure also includes two LaLiga titles, a Copa del Rey triumph, and a Club World Cup victory. Despite his achievements,…

Donald Trump told thousands of roaring supporters he would impose severe limits on immigration on his first day in office, vowing to swiftly fulfill the central promise of his presidential campaign at a rally on Sunday inside a packed Washington arena a day before he returns to power. “By the time the sun sets tomorrow, the invasion of our country will have come to a halt,” he said to cheers at a “Make America Great Again Victory Rally” at the Capital One Arena. Trump repeated his campaign pledge to launch the largest deportation effort in U.S. history, which would…