Author: Vincent Osuwo

Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of a bishop from the Chaldean Catholic community in the United States after he was accused of embezzling church assets. The Vatican provided no explanation for Bishop Emanuel Hana Shaleta’s resignation from the Chaldean Catholic Eparchy of St. Peter the Apostle in California, which was announced in a statement on Tuesday. However, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office reported that Shaleta was apprehended at the airport on March 5 while attempting to flee the country. He was charged with eight charges of embezzlement, eight counts of money laundering, and one case of “aggravated…

The management of the School of Nursing at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, NAUTH, in Nnewi, Anambra State, has promised to work with the governing board and student leaders to resolve concerns about the recent tuition rise. The guarantee came after students at the college protested on Tuesday, claiming an outrageous increase in their fees from N90,000 to N580,000. To show their discontent with the rise, the protesting students marched within the school grounds, carrying placards and screaming solidarity songs such as “We no go gree, reduce the school fees, we no go gree.” On January 23, O.I. Ezejiofor,…

India and other yet-to-be-reported countries have rejected some of President Bola Tinubu’s newly appointed ambassadors-designate, citing diplomatic practices that oppose receiving envoys from administrations with fewer than two years remaining in office.  High-ranking sources in the Presidency and the Foreign Service revealed on Tuesday that India, where career diplomat Ambassador Muhammad Dahiru has been assigned to serve, has a long-standing policy of not accepting ambassadors from administrations with fewer than two years remaining. Our source learned that the Asian behemoth is using its discretionary powers to reject the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ request to accept Dahiru’s placement. The information backs…

Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has committed to collaborate with the six recently elected area council chairmen, emphasizing that political disagreements will not stymie progress in the capital. The minister made the commitment on Wednesday in Abuja, when council leaders came to his office to get their certificates of return ahead of their June swearing-in. Wike referred to the cooperation between his administration and the incoming council officials as a “rainbow coalition.” “Congratulations to all the newly elected chairmen. You have earned this opportunity through hard work, and we are grateful for the chance to serve alongside…

The new supreme leader of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, is injured but “safe and sound,” the son of the president said Wednesday, offering the first official explanation for why the 56-year-old has not been seen since his appointment at the weekend. “I heard news that Mr. Mojtaba Khamenei had been injured. I have asked some friends who had connections,” Yousef Pezeshkian, who is also a government adviser, wrote in a post on his Telegram channel. “They told me that, thank God, he is safe and sound,” added the son of President Masoud Pezeshkian. Mojtaba Khamenei, previously a low-profile but strong behind-the-scenes…

Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the camp of the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, are moving to close ranks by exploring options to either constitute a harmonized caretaker committee or hold a unity convention aimed at preventing the party from collapsing following Monday’s Court of Appeal judgment. PDP leaders, commenting on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly on the subject, told our correspondent that both sides are holding marathon meetings to finalize the terms and conditions of reconciliation. This occurs as Acting Chairman Mohammed Abdulrahman, Acting National Secretary…

Iran launched a wave of assaults on Israel and Gulf countries on Wednesday, including one on a Saudi oilfield, as reports of a planned record release of oil reserves helped to calm markets and prices. The conflict initiated by US-Israeli strikes on Iran has expanded throughout the region and beyond, resulting in rising energy prices, fuel shortages, and even school closures. The G7 leaders will meet via video conference later Wednesday to address the war’s economic effects, notably the “energy situation,” according to the French presidency. According to the Wall Street Journal, the International Energy Agency will decide on a…

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has berated the varsity’s chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) for declaring an industrial action without following due process. Chronicle NG gathered that the ASUU UNILAG, rising from a congress held on Tuesday, asked lecturers to withdraw their services from Wednesday over what they described as ‘amputated’ January and February salaries received. Prof. Idou Keinde, Chairman of ASUU’s UNILAG branch, noted that lecturers did not receive the full complement of their pay, which included the Consolidated Salary Structure for Academics, Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance, and Professorial Allowance. Keinde promised that the lecturers…

Michael Olise was on target in the absence of Harry Kane as Bayern Munich crushed Atalanta in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 clash. England captain Kane was only fit enough to sit on the bench after recovering from a calf injury. However, Bayern did not need to rely on their striker as they stormed to a thumping victory. Olise sparkled, contributing to three of the Bundesliga winners’ opening goals as they grabbed a dominating lead in the 25th minute. The Frenchman’s fast corner found an unmarked Serge Gnabry, who set up Josip Stanišić to finish from…

Lamine Yamal saved a draw for Barcelona with a 96th-minute penalty, denying Newcastle United a famous Champions League victory. Newcastle appeared to have gained control of the first leg of their last-16 contest when Harvey Barnes scored late on. But Barcelona was awarded a penalty deep into stoppage time after Malick Thiaw pulled down substitute Dani Olmo inside the box. Lamine Yamal stepped up, coolly sending goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale the wrong way to draw the game before the return encounter at the Nou Camp next week. Newcastle were only seconds away from upsetting the five-time champions when they received a…