Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested the sixth person involved in the 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, in which over 40 worshippers were killed and many injured. Five individuals were taken into custody by the service: Momoh Abubakar (47), Abdulhaleem Idris (25), Jamiu Abdulmalik (26), Idris Omeiza (25), and Al Qasim Idris (20). The defendants are presently on trial for allegedly committing terrorist attacks in Abuja. The suspect, known as Sani Yusuf, was apprehended in the Iguosa community along Powerline in the Ovia North Local Government Area of Edo State on Wednesday by…

Terrorists have kidnapped six worshippers of a celestial church on the expressway in the Owo Local Government Area of Ondo state, the state Police Command confirms. In a statement issued on Wednesday, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the command’s spokesperson, verified this, stating that the event happened early on February 25 at around 12:50 am. Jimoh clarified that the terrorists allegedly took the victims to an unidentified location. “Upon receiving the report, the operatives of the command, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and local vigilante groups, immediately mobilized to the scene and commenced coordinated rescue operations. “As a result of sustained…

The arraignment of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai was postponed on Wednesday at the Federal High Court in Abuja after the defense failed to appear in court. El-Rufai is facing a three-count allegation made against him by the Department of State Services for allegedly monitoring the phone of Malam Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Advisor. At the hearing on Wednesday, defense counsel Oluwole Iyamu informed the court that his client was in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and could not be brought to trial. Iyamu begged the court to adjourn the…

The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) on Wednesday condemned the alleged attack on former presidential candidate Peter Obi, ex-National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) John Odigie-Oyegun, and other leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Edo State. IPAC’s National Publicity Secretary, Egbeola Martins, who revealed this in a statement issued in Abuja, described the incident as a dangerous escalation of political intolerance. He said, “The Inter-Party Advisory Council unequivocally condemns the brazen and reprehensible attack on former presidential candidate Peter Obi, former APC National Chairman and former Governor of Edo State John Odigie-Oyegun, and other leaders of the…

AIG Tunji Disu was appointed acting Inspector-General of Police by President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday after Kayode Egbetokun’s resignation. Citing urgent family matters, the immediately former IG submitted his resignation. Egbetokun was appointed in June 2023 and was serving a four-year term that expired in June 2027 in accordance with the Police Act’s modified requirements. The president received the letter earlier Tuesday and thanked him for his service to the country, according to a statement released by his special adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday. Prior to his assignment, Disu served as the Force Criminal Investigation Department…

The death of 30-year-old Abigail Adebayo, a single mother of three, who committed suicide over a cancelled wedding, has been confirmed by the Ogun State Police Command. According to information obtained by Chronicle NG, the incident took place in the Ijebu region of Ogun State on February 12, 2026. The dead had been dating her fiancé since September 2025, according to an online publication called Newstrends, and the two were preparing to formally tie the knot. The story claims that after the man presented Abigail to his family, problems started. When the family learned that she had three children from…

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has officially launched the ‘Flow with Confidence Sanitary Pad Initiative,’ a historic program aiming at promoting menstruation health and cleanliness among schoolgirls across the country. Speaking at the opening on Tuesday in Umuahia, the capital of Abia State, the First Lady stated that the initiative’s main goal is to empower schoolgirls via menstrual hygiene education, which aims to foster confidence and dignity. The First Lady, who was represented by the wife of Abia State Governor, Mrs. Priscilla Otti, emphasized that no girl should be forced to miss school because she cannot afford sanitary supplies. “It is…

Alexander Sorloth scored his first Champions League hat-trick as Atletico Madrid defeated a tenacious Club Brugge to set up a match with either Tottenham or Liverpool in the round of sixteen. After collecting a long ball from goalkeeper Jan Oblak, the Norway striker’s half-volley crept past Simon Mignolet to open the scoring in the 23rd minute. Joel Ordonez, however, who scored an own goal in the home first leg when the two teams tied 3-3, headed level from a corner 13 minutes later to give Brugge the lead. Three minutes into the second half, American international Johnny Cardoso hammered home…

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi, former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, and several African Democratic Congress leaders were reportedly attacked by suspected thugs in Edo State on Tuesday. Dr. Yunusa Tanko, Obi’s former campaign spokesman and National Coordinator of the Obedient Movement Worldwide, confirmed the news in an Abuja statement. The statement read, “Peter Obi and the leadership of the ADC are under siege and attack in Benin, Edo State. At the formal declaration of Olumide Akpata into the African Democratic Congress, armed individuals followed us from the ADC Secretariat to the residence of Chief…

‎Nigeria’s longest-running and most consistent comedy tour, LaffMattazz with Gbenga Adeyinka & Friends, has officially announced its 2026 tour themed “Next Chapter.” The upcoming edition marks a major milestone as the brand celebrates its 15th edition with a bold expansion that includes Canada for the first time. ‎The Next Chapter edition represents a clear evolution from previous years — signaling growth, global reach, and a renewed creative vision. While past editions focused on taking premium comedy experiences across Nigerian cities, the 2026 tour elevates the brand with international exposure, upgraded production, and stronger engagement with audiences at home and in…