Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Plateau State government has announced a 48-hour curfew in Jos, the state capital, following the gruesome massacre of residents by terrorists. According to eyewitnesses, the attackers, who rode on motorcycles, invaded the community around 7:30 pm, while people were going about their normal businesses, firing bullets indiscriminately and causing panic among residents. In a statement on Sunday, State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joyce Ramnap, said the decision was taken to prevent escalation of violence in Jos and its environs. She said, “Following the tragic security incident that occurred at Gari Ya Waye community, Angwan Rukuba, today, Sunday, 29th…

The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, loyal to the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has affirmed Abdulrahman Mohammed and Senator Samuel Anyanwu as national chairman and national secretary, respectively. On Sunday, around 2,500 delegates in Abuja backed the 19-member National Working Committee and other national executives. The party’s resolution was proposed by House Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda and seconded by Usaman Admu. Among the affirmed PDP officers are Aaron Chukwuemeka (Deputy National Chairman, South), Yusufu Nya Akirikwen (SAN) (Deputy National Chairman, North), Kolawale Olabisi (Deputy National Secretary), Odeyemei Mackson Oladiran (National Treasurer), and Lado Dan…

Terrorists have killed many and injured several others during an attack on the Angwan Rukuba area of Jos, the Plateau State capital. The terrorists attacked unsuspecting residents of the community in the late hours of Sunday, March 29, 2026. Footage of the incident as seen by Chronicle NG showed victims lying in the pool of blood with many dead and several others injured. The victims who were attacked by the bandits were caught outside while the world commemorated Palm Sunday, a day that set aside to mark the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem. Angwan Rukuba, a community that…

The Anambra State governor, Prof. Charles Soludo, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on the occasion of his 74th birthday on Sunday, March 29, 2026. In a press statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, on Sunday, Soludo extolled Tinubu’s “bold leadership, political sagacity, and uncompromising commitment” to the unity, peace, development and progress of Nigeria. The governor stated that history will remember Tinubu as a leader who dared to make the difficult but necessary decisions needed to reorient the nation’s economy for long-term stability. He acknowledged that, while the administration’s bold economic reforms, such as the removal of…

Former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya refused to accept defeat, stating, “I might get beaten, but I’d always remain undefeated,” even after his losing run reached four fights. On Saturday night, at UFC Fight Night 271 in Seattle, USA, the Nigerian-born striker was defeated by rising American challenger Joe Pyfer via second-round technical knockout. Pyfer stopped Adesanya with ground-and-pound strikes at 4:18 in Round 2, dealing “The Last Stylebender” his latest setback. Adesanya entered the fight with a 24-5 record and looked sharp in the first round, controlling the pace with his hallmark distance management and counter-striking techniques. Pyfer, on the…

Former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya lost his fourth fight in a row, this time to American contender Joe Pyfer via technical knockout at UFC Fight Night on Saturday. Pyfer (16-3) won a career-defining fight against Adesanya (24-6) at 4:18 in the second round at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, USA. Adesanya started the fight strong, dominating the first round with fast movement and strikes. Pyfer, on the other hand, absorbed the early pressure and used a series of strong punches and a takedown to shift momentum. In the second round, Pyfer pinned the Nigerian-New Zealander against the fence before…

Tottenham parted ways with coach Igor Tudor by mutual consent on Sunday after only seven games in charge as they fight to stay in the Premier League. Tudor lost five of those games, leaving Spurs out of the Champions League and just one point above the relegation zone in the Premier League. The 47-year-old did not speak to the media following last weekend’s 3-0 defeat to fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest, having learned of his father’s death just after the game ended. “We can confirm that it has been mutually agreed for head coach Igor Tudor to leave the club with…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi were among dignitaries at the National Mosque in Abuja on Sunday for the funeral prayers of the mother of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai. Others present included the 16th Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi; billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote; former minister of communications and digital economy, Isa Pantami; and the national security adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. Also in attendance were Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani, Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago, a former Zamfara State governor, Abdulaziz Yari, and ex-National Chairman of…

Former Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has announced his resignation from the New Nigeria People’s Party, citing the need for political realignment. Kwankwaso, who was the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, revealed this in a statement issued on Sunday. He said, “I wish to formally announce my resignation from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) with immediate effect.” The ex-governor described his exit as a difficult decision, noting his longstanding involvement with the party. “As a committed and bonafide member of the party, this was not an easy decision to make. However, considering the…

The former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has apologized to Vice President Kashim Shettima for referring to him as a “spineless” person. El-Rufai tendered the apology in a statement on his verified X handle on Sunday. The former Kaduna State governor had, in a statement on X, described Shetti as a spineless person; however, in his statement on Sunday, he referred to the tweet as “reckless.” “His statement on Sunday reads, ‘I want to use this medium to apologize to the Vice President of Nigeria, his Excellency Sir Kashim Shettima, for my old post referring to his person…