Author: Vincent Osuwo

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Federal Government and the Plateau State Government over the abduction of a University of Jos (UNIJOS) student, John Arum Azi, warning of nationwide protests if urgent action is not taken. In a statement issued on Tuesday by its National President, Olushola Oladoja, the student body voiced concern over the occurrence, calling it a manifestation of the country’s deteriorating security. Chronicle NG reports that Arum was kidnapped while traveling to Kaduna, and unsettling evidence of his abduction has already circulated in the public. “The National Association of…

Former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, was granted bail on Tuesday by a Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna, bringing to an end a detention that lasted nearly two months. Justice Rilwan Aikawa granted bail to the former governor after hearing arguments from both the defense and prosecution. However, he was ordered to stay in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) awaiting the completion of the bail terms. El-Rufai’s main counsel, Oluwole Iyamu (SAN), had urged the court to grant his client bail, stating that it is a constitutional right and that…

The Nigeria Police Force has deployed a rapid response team to examination venues across the country in preparation for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s (JAMB) 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME. This is because the police dismissed spreading rumors about threats to the candidates’ safety as false. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Placid, stated that the police were aware of “recent unfounded rumors” about the safety of several centers in a North Central state, but that such accusations were without merit. “The Nigeria Police Force wishes to categorically state that these claims…

The kidnappers of John Arum Azi, a student of the University of Jos, UNIJOS, have reduced the N30 million ransom demanded earlier to N4 million naira. The kidnappers had earlier demanded N30 million for his release; however, in a recent development, a brother of the victim stated that the ransom has been reduced to N4 million. The 28-year-old keyboard technician was kidnapped along with six other passengers heading to Zaria, Kaduna State. Chronicle NG gathered that Azi was headed to Zaria after being called by a client to come fix a keyboard before he was kidnapped. A video clip making…

John Arum Azi, a student of the University of Jos, UNIJOS, has been abducted by bandits while travelling from Jos, Plateau state to Kaduna state. The 28-year-old keyboard technician was kidnapped along side six other passengers heading to Zaria, Kaduna state. Chronicle NG gathered that Azi was headed to Zaria after been called by a client to come fix a keyboard before he was kidnapped. A video clip making the rounds on social media shows the kidnappers brutally beating the UNIJOS with various sticks and sharp objects. The clip, according to reports, was shot by the bandits with the victim’s…

Hui Ka Yan, the founder of Evergrande, has pled guilty to a variety of counts, including asset misappropriation and corporate bribery, the court announced. Hui apologized before a public hearing in Shenzhen on April 13 and 14, according to Chinese official media. The court stated that it will announce its decision on the lawsuit at a later date. His guilty plea is a watershed moment in the aftermath of Evergrande’s collapse, which has shaken China’s real estate market and left investors and domestic banks reeling. Evergrande was formerly China’s largest real estate developer, with a stock market valuation of more…

Former Chelsea and Arsenal player Jorginho has admitted he was wrong after initially accusing Chappell Roan of being involved in an incident with his stepdaughter, calling the situation a misunderstanding and expressing regret. The scandal began over a festival weekend in Brazil, when Jorginho alleged that a security guard associated with Roan approached and scared his 11-year-old stepdaughter. The allegation soon spread online, prompting criticism of the performer. However, after examining new facts, Jorginho changed his mind. In his response, he recognized that his previous allegation was based on insufficient information. Jorginho stated on Tuesday, “After learning more about what…

The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, claims the Northern part of Nigeria has Nigeria’s greatest economic potential. Obi has stated that no other 2027 presidential candidate can provide the North with what he intends to deliver. The former Anambra governor spoke on Arise TV on Monday, pitching himself to northern voters and refuting the notion that his presidential ambitions in the region are dependent on endorsements from a small group of political heavyweights. Obi stated that the North, rather than being a burden on the national economy, was an underutilized asset that a dedicated…

Peter Obi has stated that no other 2027 presidential candidate can provide the North with what he intends to deliver. He claims the region has Nigeria’s greatest economic potential and plans to develop it through agriculture, security, and grassroots investment. The former Anambra governor spoke on Arise TV on Monday, pitching himself to northern voters and refuting the notion that his presidential ambitions in the region are dependent on endorsements from a small group of political heavyweights. Obi stated that the North, rather than being a burden on the national economy, was an underutilized asset that a dedicated government could…

The former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has stated that if elected president, he will declare war on terrorists and reject diplomacy as a response to insecurity. Drawing on his experience as Anambra State governor, he claimed that quick action can restore safety throughout Nigeria. Obi made the remarks in an interview with Arise TV on Monday, during a discussion about the country’s deteriorating security situation, including the recent killing of Brigadier-General Oseni Braimah and other troops in a Boko Haram/ISWAP attack in Benisheikh, Borno State. “No nation will lose about 10 of its senior officers without a response.…