Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Senate has asked the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to conduct a thorough inquiry into the recent killings in Anguwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State, that claimed the lives of at least 28 persons. While lawmakers called for the culprits to be captured and prosecuted, the upper chamber decided to send a high-powered delegation, led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, to the affected towns to sympathize with the victims and the people of Plateau. Senators Diket Plang (Plateau Central) and Dachung Mwadkon (Plateau North) introduced the resolutions on Tuesday, expressing grave worry about the deteriorating security…

President Bola Tinubu has condemned recent gun attacks in Plateau State and Kaduna State, branding them as cruel and unacceptable. The incidents took place in the Angwan Rukuba area of Jos and Kahir village in the Kagarko Local Government Area, where several people were reportedly slain and others abducted, including wedding guests. In a statement made on Tuesday by his special adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the president reassured Nigerians that those responsible will face justice. He said, “Anyone who will sneak under the cover of the night and kill defenseless citizens as done in Jos and Kahir…

Ghana on Tuesday announced the dismissal of coach Otto Addo, hours after a friendly defeat to Germany and just over 70 days until the World Cup. The Black Stars were beaten 2-1 in Stuttgart on Monday, the hosts needing a last-gasp Deniz Undav goal to give them the victory. It was Addo’s fourth consecutive loss, following a 5-1 defeat to Austria last week. “The association wishes to thank Otto Addo sincerely for his contribution to the team and wishes him the best of luck in his future endeavors,” the Ghana Football Association (GFA) said. It will “communicate the new technical…

Troops from Operation Hadin Kai on Monday, repelled a Boko Haram onslaught while escorting travelers along the Buratai-Kamuya axis in Borno State, rescuing 150 civilians in the process. Lt. Col. Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer for the Northeast Joint Taskforce’s Operation Hadin Kai, said this in a statement on Monday evening. According to him, the terrorists attempted to abduct a significant number of citizens, including men, women, and children, in approximately 17 vehicles into the jungle. The statement read, “Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have once again demonstrated impressive operational dominance and…

Canada has announced an increase in application fees for permanent residence and citizenship for Nigerians and other foreign nationals seeking residency in the country. The new fees will take effect on April 30, 2026, according to an official notice published on the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada website. IRCC stated that the hike was aimed at maintaining timely and reliable services and keeping pace with inflation. “Starting April 30, 2026, fees for permanent resident applications will increase as part of a routine update. Applications received on or after April 30 will be subject to the new fees,” it said. The…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Monday officially recognized a faction of the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The development was confirmed when INEC updated the PDP’s leadership structure on its official website, which included members of the party’s national executive. INEC has accepted Abdulrahman Mohammed as National Chairman and Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary, among other significant officials. Mohammed and Anyanwu emerged from the PDP National Convention, which took place on Sunday night at the velodrome of the National Stadium in Abuja. Members…

Residents of Plateau State are demanding the arrest of some social media users over alleged complicity in the Palm Sunday attack that led to the death of no fewer than 15 people. Following the recent killings by terrorists in the Angwan Rukuba area of Jos, the Plateau State capital, residents in Jos unearth previous threats by some social media users to cause mayhem in the state. In various comments on Facebook, some of the social media users had promised chaos in the state following the alleged killing of Hausa traders traveling along the Barkin Ladi axis. A popular social media…

The Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has terminated the appointment of all his political aides. This was announced in a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary Ebenezer Adeniyan in Akure, which said the sack was to enhance efficiency and deepen service delivery. Adeniyan’s statement reads, “In the ongoing drive to enhance efficiency and deepen service delivery, Ondo State Governor Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has relieved all political aides of their duties with immediate effect. “Those affected are senior special assistants and special assistants to the governor. “The governor thanked them for their contributions to the development of the…

Former Kano State governor Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Kwankwaso became a member and acquired his party card on Monday from Gidan Kwankwasiyya, Miller Road, Bompai, Kano. The event attracted prominent political figures, including David Mark, Aminu Tambuwal, Rotimi Amaechi, Peter Obi, Dino Melaye, and John Odigie-Oyegun. Chronicle NG reports that Kwankwaso announced his resignation from NNPP, citing the need for “strategic realignment” in response to the evolving political landscape in the country. “Considering the current trajectory of the nation’s political landscape, which calls for strategic realignment, I have found it necessary to…

Nigerian comedian and skit maker, Adebowale “Debo” Adedayo popularly called MC Macaroni, has described the President Bola Tinubu-led administration as the most “useless government” in history. Mr Macaroni made the statement in reaction to the gruesome massacre of residents in Jos, Plateau state by terrorists. Chronicle NG reports that terrorists on Palm Sunday, invaded the Angwan Rukuba area of Jos, killing over 15 people. The incident has attracted condemnation from well-meaning Nigerians, with many demanding the arrest and prosecution of the culprits. Speaking on the incident, the comic actor in a statement on X on Monday, bemoaned that “Nigerians wake…