Author: Vincent Osuwo

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, spoke on the phone with the leaders of Israel and Iran, as reported by the Kremlin, proposing mediation in light of protests in Iran that have heightened concerns over a military conflict in the area. Independent observers report that Iranian security personnel have eliminated thousands in a harsh reaction to widespread anti-government demonstrations—a suppression that elicited threats of military intervention from the United States, Israel’s main ally. Iran has consistently charged the United States and Israel with provoking the turmoil and attempting to weaken the national unity of the Islamic Republic. In June, Iran…

The Department of State Services (DSS) in Niger State has rescued two pastors and a church member who were abducted by armed bandits in Kaduna State. The victims, Rev. Idi Buhari, Emmanuel Jacob, and Suleiman Adamu, were kidnapped on January 9, 2026, while on their way to Sarkin Pawa in Niger State to attend a wedding ceremony. Rev. John Joseph Hayab, Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory, received the rescued pastors in Kaduna on Friday. He stated that the pastors were safely rescued from the bush by DSS operatives…

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has endorsed caretaker head coach Michael Carrick to keep the club stable amid a volatile era, advising fans not to misinterpret his calm demeanor for a lack of power. Carrick will replace Ruben Amorim as manager of United until the end of the season, the club stated on Tuesday. The hiring comes as the club struggles to maintain stability both on and off the pitch. Rooney, who played alongside Carrick at Old Trafford, told BBC Sport on Friday that despite his casual demeanor, the former midfielder will approach the task with absolute seriousness. “Michael’s great…

The Supreme Court on Friday rejected an appeal from Aminu Sule Lamido, the son of ex-Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, regarding the forfeiture of $40,000 to the Federal Government. A five-judge panel headed by Justice Inyang Okoro determined that the appeal was baseless, upholding the rulings of the lower courts. In a unanimous decision handed down by Justice Adamu Jauro and presented by Justice Abubakar Sadiq Umar, the court declared that the appeal was “destined to fail” and officially confirmed the forfeiture of the funds to the Federal Government. The incident occurred on December 11, 2012, when Aminu was apprehended…

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) and its technical partner PUMA have revealed a special edition of the official match ball, ITRI, for the CAF TotalEnergies 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday. Morocco, the host nation, will compete against Senegal in the final at Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah (kick-off 20:00 local time / 19:00 GMT), where a new champion of Africa will be determined. A post retrieved from CAF’s website on Friday states that the finalists will utilize a special version of the official match ball, with gold highlights as an homage to both teams. “The ITRI ball,…

Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have maintained that the impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, will continue, describing it as the only remedy for the political turmoil in the state. The legislators announced this on Friday during a live broadcast from the front of the Rivers State House of Assembly complex, following the Assembly’s failure to reconvene on Thursday as planned. Taking turns to speak to the press, the lawmakers asserted that the impeachment actions were lawful and aligned with their legislative duties. They rejected critiques of the procedure, claiming that…

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle claimed that his side studied extensively for penalties and chose the finest available kickers for the shootout, following Nigeria’s penalty shootout defeat to hosts Morocco in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final. After a goalless 90 minutes and extra time, Nigeria forced penalties against the hosts but was defeated 4-2 due to two weak kicks. Morocco’s Neil El Aynaoui scored first, followed by Nigeria’s Paul Onuachu’s cool finish. The Super Eagles had a brief lead when Hamza Igamane’s shot was excellently saved by Stanley Nwabali, but Samuel Chukwueze, who was introduced late in extra time, failed to capitalize as his poorly executed spot-kick was blocked. After Ben Seghir regained Morocco’s advantage, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru equalized for Nigeria before Achraf Hakimi put the hosts ahead once more. Bruno Onyemaechi was then denied by Yassine Bounou with Nigeria’s fourth kick,…

Kano State’s Police Command intercepted suspected explosive devices and illicit substances in two separate raids in the state’s urban local government areas. CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, the command’s spokesperson, delivered this statement in Kano on Friday. Kiyawa stated that on Monday, police officers from the Rijiyar Lemo Police Division conducted a search warrant at a property in Tudun Bojuwa Quarters, Fagge LGA, and seized two large sacks containing suspected incriminating items. He explained that a team of experts from the command’s Explosive Ordinance Disposal, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) division recognized and identified the suspected materials. One of the sacks…

Two Nigerians, Chukwudi Okafor, 31, and Samuel Eze, 34, who live in India, have been detained for reportedly beating their friend Emeka Christian to death over a lady in Pune. Chronicle NG gathered that the incident occurred in the Pisoli-Phursungi neighborhood of Pune early on Monday. According to the report on Wednesday, the victim, a 40-year-old garment dealer legally residing in India with a visa valid till 2027, went to a Nigerian woman’s residence on Sunday night with pals for a small gathering. According to reports, what began as a friendly gathering turned into a heated confrontation over the woman’s…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has stated that the decision of his son, Abba Abubakar, to join the All Progressives Congress was a personal choice and not a cause for alarm. In a post on Thursday via X, Atiku said political choices made by family members were normal in a democracy and insisted he did not interfere with the conscience of his children or Nigerians. “The decision of my son, Abba Abubakar, to join the APC is entirely personal. In a democracy, such choices are neither unusual nor alarming, even when family and politics intersect,” Atiku said. He added, “As…