Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Federal High Court in Kaduna adjourned the ruling on former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai’s bail application to today, despite the fact that a separate Federal High Court in Abuja has set June 17 to hear his N1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC. El-Rufai, who is facing a 10-count allegation of suspected conversion and possession of public property, as well as money laundering, was taken to court under tight security to continue his trial. The high security presence on the court grounds mirrored the circumstances during his previous…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has instructed banks to complete a mandatory cybersecurity self-assessment within three weeks as part of efforts to strengthen resilience across the financial system. In a letter dated March 30, 2026, and published on its website on Tuesday, the apex bank stated, “Institutions are required to submit their completed CSAT within the following timelines: i. Three (3) weeks – Deposit Money Banks (DMBs); ii. Five (5) weeks – All other regulated institutions.” The mandate, targeted to banks, certain other financial institutions, and payment service providers, established a Cybersecurity Self-Assessment Tool to assess regulated companies’ cyber…

Plateau State residents were thrown into mourning and shock on Tuesday following the discovery of a woman’s corpse in a river in the Bukuru Lowcost community in the Jos South Local Government Area of the state. Chronicle NG gathered that the discovery was made by residents in Plateau state who gathered at the riverbank, expressing shock and disbelief over the incident. A video making the rounds online showed concerned residents pulling the woman’s corpse out of the river. One of the residents, Tina Gabriel, who spoke to our correspondent, suggested that the woman might have been murdered by unknown persons…

Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, a human rights lawyer and former lead counsel for the Indigenous People of Biafra, has criticized Nigeria’s security authorities for proposing a “terrorist rehabilitation” amnesty policy, claiming that such an initiative will continue to wound the country’s already battered conscience. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, Ejiofor criticized the defense authorities’ recommendation that if any of the violent non-state actors surrender, the state should receive them, rehabilitate them, and eventually reintegrate them into society. The lawyer said in a statement titled ‘Musings: Terrorist rehabilitation and a soldier’s blood; The awful loss of my driver’s son—The quiet…

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday launched the 2026 edition of the Lagos Economic Development Update, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to achieving inclusive growth and ensuring that economic progress translates into meaningful benefits for all state citizens. The announcement of this year’s outlook, held in Ikeja, provides an in-depth study of the state’s economic trajectory, incorporating global, national, and local trends influencing Lagos’ growth prospects. The governor, accompanied by his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, described the study as more than a policy document, stating that it acts as a strategic compass for guiding economic direction and strengthening decision-making. He went…

The Plateau State Government has relaxed the curfew earlier imposed on the Jos North Local Government Area following improved security in the area. The Commissioner for Information, Joyce Ramnap, announced this in a statement issued on Tuesday. Ramnap mentioned that the adjustment takes effect from April 1, 2026. She stated that the curfew, which was initially declared for 48 hours, will now run from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily to allow residents to attend to their normal activities within the permitted hours. According to the statement, the decision to relax the curfew followed the relative calm recorded after the…

The Army has refuted a social media claim by a youth leader from Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area, that troops provided cover for attackers during the Palm Sunday massacre that killed 28 people. The Joint Task Force (Operation Enduring Peace) spokesman, Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, stated on Tuesday that troops acted professionally and did not aid the assailants at any point. “On receiving a distress call, troops swiftly mobilized to the scene, which was far from their deployment area. They observed that the attackers had already fled. Troops acted professionally to avert further bloodshed and pursued the fleeing…

Former governor of Kano State, Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has said the recurring violent attacks in Plateau State and several parts of the country should no longer be treated as business as usual but should be treated as a national emergency. Kwankwaso, in a statement on his verified Facebook handle, described the killings as senseless and barbaric. The former governor said the bloodshed represents the continuing failure of leadership and the deepening culture of impunity that has turned parts of the country into killing fields. The post reads, “The barbaric attack on the Gari Ya Waye community in Angwan Rukuba,…

Romelu Lukaku may face disciplinary punishment after Napoli alleged he rejected a summons to attend training. The 32-year-old has been out of action for most of the season due to a hamstring injury and has yet to start a game. Lukaku withdrew from Belgium’s international squads against the United States and Mexico last week, preferring to work on his fitness. Napoli anticipated him returning to Italy, but the former Chelsea, Everton, and Manchester United player did not show up for training on Tuesday. “Romelu Lukaku did not respond to today’s call-up for the resumption of training,” Napoli said in a…

Iran will compete in the World Cup, with games taking place in the United States as planned, according to FIFA president Gianni Infantino. The US-Israeli war with Iran has caused ongoing uncertainty over their participation in the competition. And earlier this month, the Iranian football organization announced that it was “negotiating” with FIFA to move the country’s World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico. “Iran will be at the World Cup,” Infantino told AFP. “We’re delighted because they’re a very, very strong team; I’m very happy. “The matches will be played where they are supposed to be, according…