Author: Vincent Osuwo

Dr. Ladan Salihu, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has urged political economist Professor Pat Utomi and supporters of former Anambra State governor Peter Obi to keep calm despite escalating controversy over the party’s 2027 presidential ticket. Salihu made the request in response to recent comments by Utomi, who stated that he would withdraw his support for Obi if the former governor accepted a vice-presidential position in the forming opposition alliance following his defection to the ADC. The ADC chairman recommended prudence and a focus on party building rather than early contests for the party’s presidential nomination. “Pat…

Rising discontent in Iran is said to have resulted in more fatalities on the fifth day of demonstrations regarding the escalating cost of living. The semi-official Fars news agency and the human rights organization Hengaw reported that two individuals were killed during confrontations between demonstrators and security personnel in the city of Lordegan, located in southwestern Iran. Fars reported that three additional individuals were killed in Azna and one in Kouhdasht, all located in the western region of the country. On Thursday, social media videos displayed vehicles ablaze amid ongoing clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement. Numerous demonstrators have urged…

No fewer than 40 people have died and 115 people injured after a fire ripped through a bar in a ski resort in southern Switzerland, police have said. A The fire broke out at around 01:30 (00:30 GMT) during New Year celebrations in a bar called Le Constellation in Crans-Montana. Investigators examining the incident have not established any cause but have firmly excluded the possibility of an attack. Individuals from various nations have been impacted. Regional police chief Frédéric Gisler stated that the main focus in the upcoming days was to identify the deceased “so that their remains can be…

A fire outbreak on Wednesday razed several shops in a storey building beside the Ikotun Roundabout area of Lagos State. Chronicle NG gathered that the shops comprise electronics worth millions of naira. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, however, acknowledged the occurrence in a statement issued by its Controller General, Margret Adeseye, on Thursday. She stated that the agency received the distress call about 12:22 a.m., and firemen arrived on the site around 12:32 a.m. The statement partly read, “It is a fire involving a storey building shopping complex consisting of 24 shops of varying sizes. The affected shops…

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has reacted to allegations of terrorism financing linked to his administration, describing the move by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission as persecution and an attempt to criminalize him for refusing to defect to the ruling party. Speaking on Wednesday in Bauchi while receiving an award as Safety Ambassador from the Safety Institute of Nigeria, Mohammed expressed concern that despite his constitutional immunity, his name was mentioned in court filings relating to the alleged offenses. The EFCC on Wednesday arraigned Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, alongside three others—Balarabe Abdullahi Ilelah, Aminu Mohammed…

Zaynab Ngohemba, formerly known as Zaynab Otiti Obanor, has spoken out about her recent marriage to George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. Chronicle NG reports that the couple married in 2024 in a private ceremony that has sparked public curiosity and become a big discussion point in the country’s social and political circles. Zaynab’s media aide, David Adeoye, issued a statement on Wednesday, describing the marriage as “rooted in maturity, shared purpose, and mutual understanding.” She described the partnership as the coming together of two people who were already committed to public service, rather than a…

The Nigeria Police Force has paused the nationwide execution of the tinted glass permit regulation in response to an interim court decision. The police on December 15, 2025, said that the policy would be enforced again beginning January 2, 2026, citing its responsibilities for public safety and internal security. However, in a statement signed by the Force’s PRO, Benjamin Hundeyin, on Thursday, it stated that it was later served with an interim order issued on December 17, 2025, in Suit No. HOR/FHR/M/31/2025, prohibiting it from proceeding with the enforcement pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit or the…

Brazil legend Roberto Carlos is “recovering well” after undergoing what he described as “a preventative medical procedure.” The 52-year-old former left-back updated fans on his status via Instagram, where he posted a photo of himself smiling in a hospital bed. He also disputed claims that he had a heart attack. “I would like to clarify recent information that has been circulating,” he wrote. “I recently underwent a preventative medical procedure, planned in advance with my medical team. The procedure was successful, and I am well. I did not suffer a heart attack. “I am recovering well and looking forward to…

The Bauchi State Government has chastised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for what it termed as political abuse of state institutions and legal procedures following the arrest and arraignment of state officials on terrorism financing charges. Recall that on Wednesday, the anti-graft agency charged the state Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, and three senior civil officers with alleged terrorism financing, a claim the state administration denies. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Governor Bala Mohammed, Mukhtar Gidado, the government expressed “deep concern” over the EFCC’s recent actions, describing them as…

The Ogun State Police Command confirmed on Thursday the arrest of the driver of the ill-fated Lexus SUV carrying World Boxing Champion Anthony Joshua and two of his close companions before colliding on Monday near Danco on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Oluseyi Babaseyi, spokesperson for the state police command, confirmed this in a statement made available to journalists on Thursday. “The driver of the Lexus SUV involved in the Anthony Joshua accident is currently in custody.” “Investigations are ongoing,” the statement said. Recall that Joshua was involved in an automobile accident on Monday about 11 a.m. that killed two other people.…