Author: Vincent Osuwo

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, the Attorney General of the Federation, and the Minister of Justice have petitioned the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a suit seeking to prevent Jonathan from running in the 2027 presidential election. Justice Peter Lifu set May 26 as the date for a composite judgment, which would include a decision on the plaintiff’s application, filed by Abuja-based lawyer Johnmary Jideobi, to recuse himself from the case. In the first summons, Jideobi urged the court to determine “whether in view of the combined provisions of sections 1(1), (2), and (3) and 137(3) of the 1999…

The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Apo, Abuja, upheld on Monday an arrest warrant issued against Sadiya Umar Farouq, former minister of humanitarian affairs, for alleged fraud involving $1.3 million and N746.7 million. Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie ruled that the bench warrant issued against the former minister on April 16, 2026, would stay valid. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting Farouq, Bashir Nura Alkali, and Sani Nafiu Mohammed on allegations of suspected criminal conspiracy, abuse of office, and diversion of public monies. At the resumed hearings, EFCC counsel Rotimi Jacobs (SAN) reminded the court that the case…

Former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi has expressed confidence in his chances of securing the African Democratic Congress presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 election, saying former Vice President Atiku Abubakar may no longer be electorally viable. Speaking in an interview on Trust TV on Monday night, Amaechi stated that although Atiku had consistently won party primaries, he had failed to convert them into presidential victories. “I listened when the former vice president said he never failed a primary before. I hope this will be the first time he will fail primary,” Amaechi said. He added, “The issue is that…

A shooting at a mosque complex in San Diego, Southern California killed three people on Monday, with two suspected young gunmen discovered dead in a car from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds, according to authorities. According to police, emergency reaction teams discovered the victims outside the enormous Islamic Center of San Diego before discovering the gunmen, who were also killed. A chopper captured footage of armed response teams assembled outside a structure, with one unnamed victim lying in a pool of blood. “We are actively investigating this as a hate crime,” San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl told reporters. “There was…

Political thugs allegedly sponsored by a disqualified All Progressives Congress House of Representatives candidate disrupted the collation and declaration of results from last Saturday’s primaries at the party’s state office in Akure. The incident compelled security forces to evacuate the seven-member National Assembly Primary Election Committee, led by Hon. Iboroma Harry Dabibi, from the secretariat. Kolawole Babatunde, chairman of the Ondo APC, and other party officials, electoral officers, delegates, and supporters left by the back door. According to eyewitnesses, the thugs rushed the secretariat and ordered the committee chairman to halt the prize announcements. “It was a disqualified aspirant who…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has emerged as the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) candidate for the Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District in the 2027 general elections. According to a statement from his media office on Monday, constituents and party members turned out in large numbers to support Senator Akpabio as the senatorial district candidate. Akpabio, who was returned unchallenged as the APC’s sole candidate, participated in the primary election at his Ward Centre, Methodist School Ukana, Ukana West 11, Essien Udim Local Government Area. The statement read, “Although he was the only aspirant, his kinmen trooped out to the Ward…

The family of former Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir el-Rufai raised the alarm on Monday after Department of State Services (DSS) officers allegedly detained him following a court appearance at the Federal High Court in Abuja. According to the family, the conduct was an obvious violation of current court orders requiring that he remain in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). El-Rufai’s second wife, Hasiat, told media outside the DSS facility that the development had traumatized the family and that they lived under constant fear and surveillance. “We now live in constant fear.…

Former Kogi state governor Yahaya Bello won the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for Kogi Central Senatorial District with a resounding victory in all five local government areas. The previous governor received support in five local government areas: Adavi (18,341), Ajaokuta (10,298), Ogori (5,146), Okehi (8,943), and Okene (29,621). Total – 72,399. The results for Bello’s co-contestants are as follows. Ibrahim Yakubu Adoke received 67 votes from Adavi, 147 from Ajaokuta, 63 from Ogori, 25 from Okehi, and 13 from Okene, for a total of 319 votes. Momoh Yusuf Obaro received 14 votes from Adavi, 76 from Ajaokuta, 65…

A fire outbreak at the oncology department of National Hospital Abuja on Monday disrupted activities, forcing the emergency evacuation of patients and medical personnel from the affected unit. Chronicle NG gathered that the incident, which was reportedly triggered by an electrical fault, was quickly contained before it could spread to other sections of the hospital. Patients receiving treatment at the oncology unit, including those having chemotherapy and emergency care, were relocated to safer parts of the building as a precaution. A witness at the hospital informed journalists that the inferno began after numerous electrical oscillations in the unit and that…

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski announced on Saturday that he will leave the club this summer at the end of his contract. Since joining Barcelona from Bayern Munich in 2022, the veteran Polish forward, 37, has scored 119 goals in 191 games across all competitions. Lewandowski helped Barcelona win three La Liga titles, including this season’s trophy, and the Copa del Rey in 2023. “After four years full of challenges and hard work, it’s time to move on,” said Lewandowski in a post on Instagram. “I leave with the feeling that the mission is complete. Four seasons, three championships.” The Polish…