Author: Vincent Osuwo

Three security operatives collapsed as a result of exhaustion during the second term inauguration ceremony of the Anambra State governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo. The separate incidents happened at different locations during the ceremony at the Dr Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, on Tuesday. Their collapse was blamed on exhaustion and a lengthy march in hot, sunny weather. The three operatives – a male police officer, a male officer from the Directorate of State Services, and a female operative from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps – were stated to be weary from the blazing sun. Soludo sworn in for…

Damilola Marshal, daughter of Fuji maestro King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall and current Senior Special Assistant to Lagos State Governor on Tourism, has announced her intention to run for the Lagos State House of Assembly. She expressed her commitment to serving the people of Surulere Constituency 2 via an Instagram post on Tuesday. “I am excited to share that I, Barr. Damilola Ayinde Marshal, I am stepping forward to serve the good people of Surulere Constituency 2 at the Lagos State House of Assembly,” she wrote. Damilola, who has been practicing law for 12 years, believes her professional experience has shaped…

President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu arrived at Stansted Airport on Tuesday afternoon, marking the beginning of a historic state visit to the United Kingdom. The presidential plane landed shortly after 3:00 p.m. local time under bright skies, as seen in a post and video published on X by Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication. “Timeline: 15:23PM. President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu touch down at Stansted Airport, United Kingdom, as the historic visit begins,” Dare wrote. In the brief video clip, the airplane comes to a halt on…

The federal government has announced Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to commemorate Eid-el-Fitr, which marks the completion of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the minister of interior, made the announcement on behalf of the federal government. Magdalene Ajani, the permanent secretary of the ministry, issued a statement on Tuesday expressing warm greetings and heartfelt congratulations to Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the fasting season. Tunji-Ojo urged Muslims to uphold the values of love, kindness, peace, tolerance, and sacrifice, which were highlighted throughout the holy month of Ramadan. He also…

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned an alleged courtroom incident involving Justice Mohammed Umar, describing the reported directive for a lawyer to kneel as inconsistent with judicial standards and the dignity of the legal profession. According to Channels Television, the incident occurred while Sowore was being prosecuted by the Department of State Services for various cyber-related offenses. According to the story, the presiding judge cautioned the defense counsel about his tone when making comments and eventually ordered him to “come out and kneel down” in open court. Other lawyers present reportedly intervened, asking for leniency, and the judge delayed…

Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has been officially sworn in for a second term in office during a ceremony held at the newly renovated Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka on Tuesday. Soludo took the oath alongside his deputy, Dr. Onyeka Ibezim, in a ceremony attended by notable dignitaries. Some of the personalities at the event included Vice President Kashim Shettima, former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, former Commonwealth Secretary-General Emeka Anyaoku, and Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, among other state governors. The inauguration followed his victory in the November 8, 2025, governorship election, officially certified by the Independent National…

Santos FC forward Neymar Jr. has expressed his unhappiness at being left out of Brazil’s national team selection, stating that he is unhappy and saddened by the decision. The ex-Barcelona and PSG forward, who has been working his way back into peak shape, posted an emotional message about the setback. According to Fabrizio Romano’s post on X on Tuesday, despite the absence, Neymar stated that his focus remains intact, emphasizing his dedication to developing with each training session and match. “I’m upset and sad about not being called up. But the focus remains day after day, training after training, game…

Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, a former governor of Kano State, has expressed grief over the multiple suicide bombings in Maiduguri, Borno State, which reportedly killed 23 people and injured over 100 others. Kwankwaso, in a statement released on Tuesday, condemned the attacks as horrible and a setback to the state’s recent tranquility. He cautioned that the recent attacks marked a troubling revival of terrorism in the Northeast. “These latest attacks, following other recent incidents in Borno, signal a disturbing resurgence of senseless terrorism that threatens the peace our communities have struggled so hard to rebuild after years of relative calm. This…

The Borno State Police Command has stated that twenty-three persons have been confirmed dead while 108 sustained varying degrees of injuries following bomb explosions that simultaneously rocked three locations in Maiduguri on Monday. Chronicle NG had earlier reported that the locations included the Post Office Flyover area, Maiduguri Monday Market, and the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital. The spokesman for the Borno State Police Command, ASP Nahum Daso, who confirmed the death toll in a statement on Tuesday, said the investigation was still ongoing to further ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident. The statement read, “Following the devastating suspected suicide…

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has strongly condemned the explosions that happened in several parts of the city on Monday evening. Zulum, who is now in Saudi Arabia for the Lesser Hajj, called the incident nasty, harsh, and cowardly, targeting innocent people during the holy month of Ramadan. Dauda Iliya, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, issued a statement calling for more vigilance and security measures, particularly in places of worship, as the Christmas season approaches. “I am deeply saddened by the explosions that occurred in parts of the metropolis on Monday evening. “My thoughts and prayers…