Author: Vincent Osuwo

President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences to Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), over the death of his mother, Mama Lydia Yilwatda. Mama Yilwatda died on Sunday morning at the University of Jos Teaching Hospital (JUTH) at the age of 83. Tinubu described her as a woman of virtue who lived a life dedicated to faith, service, and the uplifting of her community. The President urged the APC Chairman to accept her death as the will of Almighty God and be consoled by the life of purpose his mother lived. He prayed for…

Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has argued that single mothers cannot raise boys into proper men without the involvement of a male figure. Speaking in a recent interview with Okay 101.7 FM in Accra, Ghana, Iyke argued that women are not “built” to raise men on their own and require a male influence in the process of bringing up a boy child. “A woman can’t raise a man. You can’t; you’re not built for it. A single mother cannot raise a man properly. “You need a male influence; go get your brother that’s doing well or your father or even any…

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has lost his mother, Mama Lydia Yilwatda. She died on Sunday morning at Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) at the age of 83. Shittu Bamaiyi, the party’s State Publicity Secretary, confirmed her departure in a statement released in Jos. He praised the late Mama Lydia as a devout Christian, a noble female leader, and a pillar of the Church of Christ in Nations. “The All Progressives in Plateau State received with shock the sad news of the death of the mother of its National Chairman, Mama Lydia Yilwatda.…

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has congratulated rising British-Nigerian heavyweight boxer Moses Itauma on his recent triumph in the ring. In a statement issued on Sunday by Gabriel Odu of the Commission’s Media, Public Relations, and Protocols Unit, Itauma’s recent triumph was regarded as a reflection of the discipline, resilience, and quality for which Nigerians are known around the world. Itauma was born in Kežmarok, Slovakia, to a Nigerian father and a Slovak mother. He eventually relocated to England and has since established himself as one of the sport’s top prospects. NiDCOM stated that his accomplishment inspires not only…

Senator Ned Nwoko has advocated for the establishment, development, and administration of ranches in all 774 local government areas and the Federal Capital Territory to improve food security throughout the country. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Monday, Nwoko, who represents the Delta North Senatorial District, stated that his idea is included in a bill currently before the Senate. He said that the proposal is ‘’A Bill for an Act to Provide for the Establishment, Development, and Management of Ranches in the 774 Local Government Areas and the Federal Capital Territory, to Promote Modern…

Human rights activist Aisha Yesufu has fiercely criticised Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, over a provocative post on X mocking opposition leaders following the African Democratic Congress (ADC)’s poor performance in the recent by-elections.  Chronicle NG reports that Onanuga shared a photo of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, and other opposition figures, captioning it, “How is the market now?” —a taunting reference to the ADC’s failure to secure any seats in the polls held across 12 states. In her blistering reaction to X, Yesufu claimed, “I, Aisha Yesufu, as…

Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President, has taken a sharp jab at opposition leaders Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi after the All Progressives Congress (APC) dominated Saturday’s bye-elections. Onanuga on Monday posted a photo on X of Atiku, Obi, and other ADC figures with the caption, “How is the market now?” —a clear dig at the opposition’s weak performance in the polls. Though he did not name names, the message was unmistakable, a subtle taunt at the opposition’s poor performance in the just-concluded…

Sabrina, a housemate on BBNaija Season 10, has stated that despite being pronounced medically fit, she was prevented from returning to the show. Sabrina, who left the house on Monday for medical reasons, revealed the news on Sunday during an Instagram Live session with her followers. Sabrina’s unexpected exit stunned her fellow roommates, particularly her close friend Kola, who informed them of her leaving when she returned from the diary room. Narrating her ordeal, Sabrina said, “On Monday, after exiting, I was transported to a hospital that was recommended to me. I was led to a specialist, a gynaecologist. He…

Miss Comfort Emmanson, the female passenger at the centre of an Ibom Air crew controversy, has shared her side of the tale. Emmanson claimed in a post on her Instagram account, @soft_commy, that a flight hostess named Julian Edwards aggressively removed her frontal wig, took off her gold jewellery, and destroyed her phones. Emmanson claimed the fight started when she struggled to turn off her phone during pre-flight checks and developed into a violent altercation when they arrived in Lagos. Emmanson described how the flight attendant insulted her by calling her a prostitute, prevented her from disembarking, and then attacked…

The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) on Sunday began the deportation of 42 out of the 192 Chinese and Philippine nationals convicted of cyberterrorism and Ponzi scheme offences. The first batch of 42 deportees, who were among the 759 people arrested during a massive operation on December 10, 2024, at Oyin Jolayemi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, was set to leave Nigeria at 2:00 p.m. local time. Chronicle NG gathered that all convicted foreigners were sent to the Nigeria Immigration Service. The deportation procedure is taking place in stages; others will be repatriated on Monday and Tuesday until all have returned to…