Author: Vincent Osuwo

John Arum Azi, the abducted University of Jos (UNIJOS) student, has been released from the den of his kidnappers and united with his family. Arum’s release from captivity on Wednesday was disclosed by his family in a video shared on social media. The UNIJOS student was abducted by terrorists on his way to Zaria, Kaduna State, from Jos, Plateau State. His abductors, in a video clip that attracted national condemnation, brutalized the victim and threatened to kill him if a ransom of N30 million was not paid. However, after negotiations with the family, the ransom was reduced to N6 million.…

The federal government has announced the death of Mohammed Mahmud Lele, Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Algeria, at the age of 50. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed this in a statement made in Abuja on Wednesday by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa. According to the government, Lele died in the early hours of April 19, 2026, in Ankara, Turkey, following a long illness. The late ambassador was praised by the ministry as a committed officer who distinguished himself in service to the country. “The late Ambassador Lele, until his death after a protracted illness, was the Director in charge of the Middle…

Heavily armed police operatives stormed the Obanta Club in Ijebu-Ode, the headquarters of the Ijebu-Ode Local Government area of Ogun State, and cordoned off the residence of former governor Gbenga Daniel in GRA, disrupting a planned political gathering of his supporters. An armored personnel carrier (APC) was spotted at the area, highlighting the significant security presence that caused terror in the neighborhood. According to sources, the operatives allegedly disrupted a scheduled BAT/OGD Community Assessment and Review protest organized by the previous governor. The BAT/OGD Movement (Bola Ahmed Tinubu/Otunba Gbenga Daniel) is a grassroots political movement that is mobilizing support for…

Oluwasola Adebayo, a middle-aged woman, died after reportedly drooping while accompanying her child to a Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) center in Ilara-Mokin, Ifedore Local Government Area, Ondo State. According to Channels Television, the incident occurred on Tuesday and caused uncertainty in the community because eyewitnesses reported that she began to feel weak immediately after arriving near the examination venue before collapsing. It was stated that she was declared dead on the scene despite attempts to revive her. At the time of the occurrence, her child was apparently writing the UTME inside the examination hall, ignorant of the catastrophe unfolding…

The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State Tijani Fatai, has warned officers against checking civilians’ cell phones, stating that such acts are not permissible under existing policing rules. Fatai issued the command in a video posted by News Central TV on Tuesday, emphasizing professionalism and respect for residents’ rights during police operations. He stated that officers have nothing to fear from being recorded provided they follow the rules and that accountability applies to both sides. “When we know that what we are doing is the right thing, we shouldn’t entertain any fears of anybody recording us. You can record us.…

A Calabar High Court sentenced Imeh Sunday, 46, to life in jail for raping his biological daughter. The lawsuit was prosecuted by the Basic Rights Counsel Initiative, a non-governmental organisation dedicated to preserving the rights of children and vulnerable people. Justice Blessing Egwu of Cross River State’s Family Court 2 gave the decision on Wednesday, following the convict’s trial on counts of incestuous rape. The court ruled that the prosecution had proven its case beyond a reasonable doubt, citing what it regarded as overwhelming evidence against the defendant. Justice Egwu then imposed the maximum penalty. The organization’s Principal Counsel, James…

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has arranged a free concert in Osogbo featuring his son, Adebayo Adeleke, also known as B-Red, and other music performers from within and beyond the state. The declaration comes after his nephew, David Adeleke, often known as Davido, was named Head of Youth Mobilization for the governor’s re-election campaign ahead of the Osun governorship election in 2026. In a post shared on Wednesday via his X handle, Adeleke said, “Osun, this free concert is for each and every one of you. I am delighted to have my son @B_RedHKN, his friends in the entertainment industry,…

The Labor Party’s leadership crisis intensified on Tuesday, when factional National Chairman Julius Abure rejected the Court of Appeal’s decision, threatening to challenge it in the Supreme Court. Abure, in a statement made accessible to journalists in Abuja, rejected the appellate court’s decision, which affirmed Nenadi Usman’s leadership, claiming it violated established legal principles and party protocols. He contended that party leadership disputes were an internal matter beyond the purview of judicial intervention and that the court’s ruling did not follow previous legal precedents. “We have seen what transpired today at the appeal court, and we want to say very…

Gunmen suspected of kidnapping have killed Dasola Sanusi, a Man O’War officer, following an ambush on motorists on the Ibadan-Ago-Iwoye Expressway, which connects Ogun and Oyo States. Chronicle NG gathered on Tuesday from a source privy to the incident that the attack happened at about 6:30 pm on Saturday when the officers were returning from an outing. The source, who requested anonymity due to the nature of the incident, stated that the officers came under heavy gunfire shortly after going through the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria location when armed individuals reportedly opened fire indiscriminately on vehicles on the route.…

Pope Leo XIV will visit a prison in Equatorial Guinea infamous for its deplorable circumstances on Wednesday, the second-to-last day of a marathon African journey during which he has spoken out strongly on global issues. The pope, who landed in the oil-rich but deeply unequal country on Tuesday after visiting Algeria, Cameroon, and Angola, will speak with detainees at Bata jail, which has been criticized by rights advocates for extreme overcrowding, poor sanitation, and prisoner mistreatment. He will also meet with relatives and young people at Bata’s stadium to pay tribute to the victims of a horrific tragedy that rocked…