Author: Vincent Osuwo

Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has criticized President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for allegedly favoring politics over governance. He accused the ruling party of prioritizing fueling internal divisions within opposition groups in order to obtain an unfair edge in the political arena over protecting Nigerians’ lives and property. Obi, who claimed this in a post on his verified X handle yesterday, said when a few weeks ago President Trump branded the country as “now disgraced,” it aroused uproar, but wondered if this could honestly be refuted now.…

President Bola Tinubu honored former President Goodluck Jonathan on his 68th birthday, calling him a statesman whose efforts continue to influence Nigeria’s democratic journey. In a statement released on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President joined Jonathan’s family, friends, and political partners in honoring the former leader. “President Tinubu notes the simplicity and humility that define Dr Jonathan’s style of leadership, particularly his demonstration of statesmanship during the 2015 presidential election, which strengthened Nigeria’s democracy and gave the nation a pride of place,” the statement read. Tinubu also reminisced on his previous interactions…

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja began delivering judgment on Thursday in the long-running terrorism trial of Indigenous People of Biafra leader Nnamdi Kanu in the absence of the defendant. The judge ordered that the hearings continue without Kanu, describing his behavior in court as disruptive. The ruling came after the court dismissed three new motions filed by the IPOB leader, which it ruled unmeritorious. Kanu interfered during the ruling, claiming that the court could not proceed since he had not filed his final written address. He raised his voice in court, saying, “‘Which law states…

US congressman Riley M. Moore met with a top Nigerian team led by National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu to examine the purported escalation of Christian persecution and the growing threat of terrorism in Nigeria. Moore described the debate as “frank, honest, and productive,” with an emphasis on counterterrorism, security aid, and the protection of vulnerable people in Nigeria. The US senator announced this in a brief statement posted on X on Wednesday night, stating that the high-level meeting was held in Washington, D.C. The Nigerian delegation included top officials such as “Her Excellency Bianca Ojukwu, Minister of State for Foreign…

An early morning fire incident that engulfed a residence at Kundila Layin Baba Impossible in the Tarauni Local Government Area of Kano State has resulted in the death of four family members. The Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Fire Service, Saminu Abdullahi, disclosed the incident in a statement on Wednesday. He mentioned that the inferno was reported at about 4:13 a.m. by one of its officers, Abba Datti. “One of our personnel, Abba Datti, reported the incident at about 4:13 am today (Wednesday),” Abdullahi stated. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered the ground floor building, measuring about 40 by 30…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, slammed the factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Tanimu Turaki, for calling on US President Donald Trump to intervene in Nigerian politics. The move came after police sealed off the PDP’s national secretariat in Abuja on Wednesday due to the party’s violent leadership feud. While receiving board members of the South-South Development Commission, led by its chairman, Chibudom Nwuche, at his office on Wednesday, Wike stated that Turaki’s statements posed a threat to national security and accused his PDP faction of ignoring court rulings, which he described as an…

Hussaini Ismaila, a leader of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), has been sentenced to 20 years in prison on terrorist charges brought against him by the Department of State Services. Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja issued the ruling on Tuesday, after Ismaila’s decision to modify his plea from not guilty to guilty on the four-count charge brought under the Terrorism Prevention (Amendment) Act, 2013. Ismaila, also known as Mai Tangaran, was accused of organizing various attacks against police installations in Kano State in 2012. According to the prosecution, Ismaila orchestrated attacks on the…

Morocco’s Ghizlane Chebbak has been crowned the CAF Women’s Player of the Year over Nigeria’s Rasheedat Ajibade at the 2025 CAF Awards in Rabat, Morocco, on Wednesday. Chebbak, who has been an outstanding player for both club and nation, pleased voters with her leadership and consistency throughout the season. She contributed significantly to Morocco’s great international performances and proceeded to flourish for her club with a string of commanding midfield displays. Nigeria’s Ajibade, who had an outstanding season with the Super Falcons and PSG, nearly missed qualification. Her important contributions helped Nigeria win a record 10th WAFCON title. The honor…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has named Moroccan sensation Achraf Hakimi its 2025 African Footballer of the Year, capping an outstanding season for both club and country. The Paris Saint-Germain right-back won the prize for the first time, which was chosen by a council of specialists and renowned African football journalists. Hakimi entered the ceremony as the clear favorite after a spectacular season with PSG, which saw the club win four major titles: Ligue 1, the UEFA Champions League, the Coupe de France, and the Trophée des Champions. He also finished sixth in the 2025 Ballon d’Or rankings. Hakimi…

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, claims that recent remarks by US President Donald Trump have inadvertently strengthened violent groups attempting to exploit international storylines to justify attacks on soft targets. Akume declared this in a press release issued on Wednesday, in response to the country’s continuous security issues, including the rise of violent extremism and banditry. On October 31, Chronicle NG reported that Trump listed Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” due to reports of Christian genocide. Trump threatened that if the alleged massacres of Christians continued, he may deploy the American military to…