Author: Vincent Osuwo

Hasan Bitmez, an opposition Turkish lawmaker, died on Thursday, two days after suffering a heart attack and collapsing in front of parliament while finishing a speech criticizing the government’s policy toward Israel. Hasan Bitmez, 54, a Felicity (Saadet) Party member of parliament, died in Ankara City Hospital.Bitmez, an Al Azhar University graduate, was the chairman of the Centre for Islamic Union Research and had previously worked for Islamic non-governmental organizations. Until his demise, Bitmez was the married father of one. He collapsed to the floor after standing at the podium before the general assembly on Tuesday, according to the official…

The US House of Representatives voted Wednesday to formalize an impeachment investigation into President Joe Biden, escalating Republicans’ battle with Democrats ahead of the 2024 election in a move Biden himself slammed as a “baseless” stunt. Republicans, focusing on Biden’s son Hunter’s controversial international dealings, have yet to provide evidence of the president’s corruption, and even if the investigation did lead to an impeachment trial, the Democratic-led Senate would be unlikely to convict him. Regardless, the procedure provides Republicans with a new, high-profile platform to attack Biden as he campaigns for reelection—and to divert attention away from the federal criminal…

Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that peace with Ukraine will come only “when we achieve our objectives.” He is holding his first major press conference since his initial full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.Mr. Putin has combined his annual “direct line” phone call with Russians with a press conference.Last year’s annual event did not take place. The first part of this marathon event has been dominated by what Mr. Putin refers to as the “special military operation in Ukraine.” His initial thoughts focused on the significance of Russian sovereignty. “It is impossible for our country to exist without…

Prof. Zacchaeus Adangor, SAN, the honorable Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice, Rivers State, has reigned. Adangor announced his resignation in a letter addressed to the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Wednesday, with the title “Notice of Resignation as Honourable Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice, Rivers State.’  According to a copy of the letter obtained by Chronicle NG, Adangor revealed that his resignation is based purely on “personal principles.” His letter reads, “The above subject refers. I hereby give your excellency notice of my resignation as the Honourable Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Rivers State, with effect from the date…

Popular Nigerian musician Afeez Fashola, also known as Naira Marley, has taken legal action against actress Iyabo Ojo, alleging the dissemination of false and defamatory content against him on her Instagram account. Olalekan Ojo, Naira Marley’s lawyer, outlined the accusations made in a September 2023 post, stating that the actress accused Naira Marley of engaging in spiritual and physical dealings with the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, in a letter sent to Ojo. According to the lawyer, Ojo accused Naira Marley of causing mental harm to Mohbad, whom he referred to as a brother. Naira Marley’s lawyer…

The Commissioner of Police in Ekiti State, Ogundare Dare, has vowed to bring to book the perpetrators of a daredevil broad daylight bank robbery in Ikere-Ekiti on Wednesday. Dare expressed “displeasure over the ugly incident” in a press release issued late Wednesday via the command’s verified X handle and said he has ordered a full-scale investigation to “ensure the perpetrators are trailed, arrested, and brought to book.” The Chronicle NG reported Wednesday evening that three people were feared to have been killed in armed robbery attacks on two new-generation banks in Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State. According to sources, the armed robbers…

The United States and the United Kingdom announced new sanctions against Hamas on Wednesday in response to its deadly October 7 attack on Israel. The sanctions “target key officials who perpetuate Hamas’ violent agenda by representing the group’s interests abroad and managing its finances,” the US Treasury Department disclosed. The US has increased pressure on the Palestinian militant group since its October attack, which killed approximately 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and took approximately 240 hostages, according to Israeli authorities. The Palestinian militant group “continues to rely heavily on networks of well-placed officials and affiliates, exploiting seemingly permissive jurisdictions to direct…

The Governor Douye Diri-led Bayelsa State Government has called reports of Bayelsa United signing a new shirt sponsorship deal with Halkin Exploration and Production Limited for the remainder of the 2023–24 NPFL season “embarrassing.” In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, the government claimed that it was not aware of any such agreement involving the state-owned team and that it had neither approved nor endorsed such an agreement during the current football season. According to reports, Halkin Exploration and Production Limited had been at the center of the controversy surrounding…

Victor Osimhen’s agent, Roberto Calenda, is ready for another meeting with Napoli, according to an Italian website, TMW. Osimhen’s contract with the club expires in 18 months, but Aurelio De Laurentiis recently stated that a new deal was almost fully agreed upon.The 24-year-old Nigerian striker was named African Men’s Footballer of the Year on Monday at a ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco, and returned to action for his club immediately, playing 69 minutes of their crucial Champions League match against Braga.In the 33rd minute, the Nigerian striker scored his first goal of the competition and his seventh of the season overall.…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku as substantive Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). This was announced in a statement on Wednesday night by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity. According to the statement titled ‘President Tinubu approves leadership changes in the Aviation and Aerospace Development Sector, the president also appointed Mr. Chris Najomo, who assumes office as the Acting Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). Their appointment comes on the heels of the sacking of the heads of various aviation agencies on Wednesday. Chronicle NG…