Author: Vincent Osuwo

President Bola Tinubu has directed Nigeria’s newly appointed ambassadors and high commissioners to endeavor to enhance the country’s worldwide image. He also advised them to seek international investment and build strategic alliances. He delivered the charge on Monday at the start of an introduction session for the envoys at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja. The president, represented by the secretary to the government of the federation, George Akume, stated that their selections demonstrated the administration’s trust in their abilities to advance Nigeria’s interests on the world stage. A statement by the SGF’s media aide, Yomi Odunuga, read, “Tinubu…

Anthony Joshua has agreed to face fellow former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, Eddie Hearn has revealed. Joshua, who hasn’t fought since being a passenger in a tragic car incident in December, will make his comeback against Kristian Prenga on July 25 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Fury and Joshua, both two-time world champions, have carried British boxing on the worldwide stage for more than a decade, but despite years of negotiations and false beginnings, the match has never taken place. However, promoter Hearn said on Monday via social media that the long-awaited fight has been “signed, sealed, and delivered.” “As…

Former presidential aspirant and publisher Omoyele Sowore, on Monday, mocked the former Attorney General of Federation, Abubakar Malami, during an appearance at the Federal High Court in Abuja, jokingly criticizing his past role in government and the state of the justice system. In a video making the rounds on social media, Sowore was seen addressing Malami directly, saying the former minister of justice was now experiencing the same system he once defended. “You see how it feels now to be persecuted. When you were with Buhari at that time, you were bragging. We warned you then that there is failure…

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in Kogi State have recovered 17 students kidnapped from an Islamic school in Lokoja, as security authorities ramp up attempts to liberate the remaining victims. The students were kidnapped on April 26 at 11:45 p.m. when gunmen stormed Daarul Kitab School, an Islamic institution with an affiliated orphanage located in Zariagi near NNPC Road, Kabba Junction. ASP Saliu Afusat, the state Police Public Relations Officer, claimed in a statement that 26 people were first abducted, including 24 students and the proprietor’s two wives. Afusat added that after the event, the Divisional Police Officer in…

Stanley Osifo has decleared his intention to run for the All Progressives Congress presidential ticket in 2027, posing a challenge to President Bola Tinubu despite a wave of endorsements for the incumbent. At a press conference in Abuja on Monday, Osifo disclosed plans to acquire the party’s nomination and expression of interest forms for ₦100 million ahead of the upcoming primaries. His statement came in the midst of a growing consensus inside the ruling party, with all 22 APC governors endorsing Tinubu as the party’s sole candidate for the 2027 election, a move that has gained traction since May 2025.…

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu stated on Monday that his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, is his preferred successor for the state’s 2027 governorship election. The statement came following a closed-door meeting at Lagos House in Marina, when Hamzat formally proclaimed his decision to run for governor in front of State Executive Council members and other party leaders. Members of the Governor’s Advisory Council were also in attendance, including former Minister of State for Defense Musiliu Obanikoro and Ganiyu Solomon, among others. Sanwo-Olu told journalists following the meeting that the endorsement was a unanimous decision made by all parties present. He described…

Gunmen have kidnapped 23 pupils and the wife of a school proprietor following an attack on an orphanage and school facility in the Zariagi area of Lokoja, Kogi State. Chronicle NG gathered that the attack occurred late Sunday and targeted a facility known as the Dahallukitab Group of Schools. Kingsley Fanwo, the Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, confirmed the situation in a statement on Monday, saying security personnel responded quickly, resulting in the rescue of 15 of the abducted kids. The commissioner revealed that the school was operating without regulatory control. “The facility was operating illegally in a…

The Rivers State Police Command said that its officers had uncovered a car theft network and arrested four individuals. The command also recovered many stolen automobiles. Blessing Agabe, the state police spokesperson, confirmed this in a statement released on Monday. According to Agabe, the syndicate buys and sells stolen vehicles across the state. He stated that the achievement was accomplished following the arrest of one Paul Nwabueze, who had been on the run for auto theft, and that his confession to the crime opened the door for operatives to track down his accomplices. The statement reads, “Rivers State Police Command has…

President Donald Trump has said King Charles III will “be very safe” during his state visit to the US, which is due to begin later on Monday. Following a gunman’s entry into a Trump event in Washington, DC, on Saturday, the White House and Buckingham Palace held additional security meetings. When asked about the security implications of the royal visit, the US president told CBS’ 60 Minutes on Sunday that the White House grounds, where King Charles will visit, are “really safe.” Buckingham Palace said that the King’s and Queen’s schedules will proceed largely as planned, with the UK government…

Galatasaray has launched a ferocious attack on referees in Turkey, accusing authorities of “evil” influence after their 3-0 victory over rivals Fenerbahçe in the Turkish Super Lig. The dispute erupted during Sunday’s high-stakes Istanbul derby, with Galatasaray leading 1-0 at halftime. On Sunday, the club aired its displeasure with the officiating in a series of posts on the social media platform X, saying they had been denied two penalties. “Despite these referees, we’re still leading 1-0. “We see what you’re doing, your plans, the evil inside you. This order won’t go on like this,” Galatasaray said. The comments sparked an…