Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has expressed sadness over the tragic death of a Nigerian national, Emeka Christian, in Pune, India, who was allegedly beaten to death by two of his compatriots, Chukwudi Okafor, 31, and Samuel Eze, over a romantic dispute. NIDCOM Chairperson Abike Dabiri-Erewa released a statement on Saturday in Abuja expressing her sincere sympathies to the lost family and loved ones, noting that no family should have to go through such agony. The statement, issued by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Director of Media, Public Relations, and Protocol, stated that the commission had urged Indian authorities to thoroughly examine…

Real Madrid climbed to just one point behind La Liga leaders Barcelona with a 2-0 victory against Levante on a day marred by fan protests at the Bernabeu. Supporters of Madrid waved white handkerchiefs prior to the match and directed their boos and whistles towards players, especially Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr., and Federico Valverde, along with the club’s management. Alvaro Arbeloa, who took over as manager from Xabi Alonso on Monday, faced scrutiny during the match, but goals from Kylian Mbappe and Raul Asencio in the second half secured victory for the 15-time European Cup champions after a challenging week.…

Police in London have made a number of arrests after officers were injured during disorder at a protest near the Iranian Embassy in London. The Metropolitan Police said additional officers were deployed to the scene on Friday night, and a Section 35 order was imposed to disperse crowds amid escalating disorder, ITV News reported on Saturday. In a statement shared on X, the Metropolitan Police said, “During the ongoing protest at the Iranian Embassy this evening, a protester illegally accessed private property and climbed across multiple balconies onto the roof of the Embassy and removed a flag. “He has since…

A total of 248 passengers narrowly escaped death on Friday night when a Qatar Airways plane encountered a technical issue in-flight and had to execute an emergency landing at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency reported that the Qatar Airways plane, carrying 248 passengers and 12 crew members, experienced an issue while flying in Nigerian airspace, prompting distress signals and a swift emergency response. A preliminary report from LASEMA indicates that the agency promptly initiated the state’s emergency response plan after getting the distress call via its 767/112 toll-free emergency lines. Emergency landings are…

Gunmen have reportedly killed two policemen serving at the Enugu State Police Command during an attack. Chronicle NG gathered that the gunmen attacked policemen attached to the Distress Response Squad at a checkpoint along Agbani Road on Thursday night, killing two police officers and setting a patrol vehicle ablaze. Daniel Ndukwe, the spokesperson for the command, said the attack was carried out by suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network. “The criminal elements suddenly opened fire on the police team without provocation. The operatives responded promptly, forcing the assailants to…

The Lagos State Government has ordered a postmortem examination for nine-month-old identical twins Testimony and Timothy Alozie, who died 24 hours after receiving routine immunizations at a basic health care center in the state. The event gained national attention after the twins’ father, Samuel Alozie—also known as Promise Samuel on TikTok—shared footage of his boys’ bodies in separate body bags while describing how they died shortly after the vaccine. In a follow-up viral video released on Thursday, Alozie stated that he took the twins for standard immunization on the morning of December 24, 2025, and that they got extremely weak…

A bereaved father Samuel Alozie has expressed sadness over the death of his nine-month-old identical twin sons, Testimony and Timothy, who reportedly died approximately 24 hours after receiving injections at a basic health care clinic in Lagos. The terrible news went viral on Wednesday after Alozie shared a video on TikTok showing his sons’ bodies in separate body bags. Alozie spoke in a follow-up video on Thursday, using the TikTok name #promise. Samuel099 described the events leading up to the incident. He said that he took the boys for routine immunizations on the morning of December 24, 2025. According to…

Alhaji Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, has stated that President Bola Tinubu is establishing a solid basis for long-term progress and shared prosperity. Idris made this statement during a courtesy visit with members of Grassroots Advocacy for Tinubu (GAT) 2027. Malam Rabiu Ibrahim, the minister’s Special Assistant on Media, delivered this statement in Abuja. “The administration has taken bold and sometimes difficult decisions to place Nigeria on a more sustainable path. ”Early signs of recovery are becoming evident across key sectors of the economy. “These steps were taken to stabilize the economy and restore confidence. “What we…

The president of ACF Fiorentina, Rocco Commisso, has died at the age of 76 following a lengthy period of medical treatment, the Italian club confirmed early Saturday. Fiorentina confirmed Commisso’s death in a statement posted on its website, describing it as a heartbreaking loss for his family, the club, and the larger football world. The statement read, “After a prolonged period of medical treatment, our beloved president has left us, and today we all mourn his passing. “For his family, he was an example and a guiding light, a loyal and faithful man who, alongside his wife Catherine, reached the…

Senegal has expressed worries about security plans, accommodation, training facilities, and ticketing for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. In a strongly worded communiqué issued on Saturday, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) stated that it was compelled to speak out “for the sake of transparency and defense of the interests of the Senegal national team,” following what it described as several malfunctions observed during final preparations. The Secretariat of the Teranga Lions of Senegal issued a statement to the Confederation of African Football and the general public, highlighting security flaws during the team’s arrival in Morocco. “The FSF deplores…