Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Ogun State Police Command has detained two suspects, Yunusa Abdullahi and Peace Keno Danlami, in connection with the murder of Chen Wang, a Chinese national who was allegedly stabbed to death in his office early this year. Wang, an employee at WH Great Resource Ltd. in Ogere, was assassinated on January 12, 2025. According to a statement made on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, and forwarded by the Ogun State Command spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, the victim died from stab wounds to the chest. The police stated, “The incident, which occurred on January 12, 2025,…

US president Donald Trump has said that he is disappointed but not done with Vladimir Putin, in an exclusive phone call with the BBC. Trump was pressed on whether he trusts the Russian leader, and replied: “I trust almost no-one.” The US president was speaking hours after he announced plans to send weapons to Ukraine and warned of severe tariffs on Russia if there was no ceasefire deal in 50 days. In a wide-ranging interview from the Oval Office, Trump also endorsed NATO, having once described it as obsolete, and affirmed his support for the organisation’s common defence principle. The…

The US has warned Nigerians about overstaying the authorised period granted in their visa, saying that such a violation will result in deportation and a probable permanent travel ban. This was announced on Monday by the US Mission in Nigeria in a post on its X handle. This comes after a series of travel restrictions and visa curbs affecting Nigerians, announced by the US recently as part of its ongoing immigration crackdown under President Donald Trump’s administration. “If you remain in the United States beyond your authorised period of stay, you could be deported and could face a permanent ban…

Suspected kidnappers reportedly kidnapped a government contractor, Mr Lucky Ugbo, in Ogwashi-Uku, Aniocha South Local Government Area, Delta State. Chronicle NG gathered on Tuesday that the victim was kidnapped at 8.45 p.m. four days ago at his home on Isah Road in the community, and was claimed to have made contact on Sunday, seeking N100 million in ransom. According to community sources who live near Ugbo’s house, the operation was carried out by heavily armed gunmen who raided his home and kidnapped him at gunpoint. “The gunmen were heavily armed and were dressed like security agents. They laid siege in…

Soldiers on Monday banned traditionalists thought to be members of the Osugbo cult from attending the Muslim funeral of the late Awujale of Ijebu land, Oba Sikiru Adetona. The appearance of cult members at the funeral raised some concerns, but people around began shouting at them, while troops seized control of the situation and led the traditionalists out of the royal father’s home. The monarch’s bones were later interred in his Ijebu Ode private house at 6 p.m. on Monday, according to Islamic tradition. Remember that traditionalists in the state had opposed the Oba and Chiefs Law of 2021, which…

The suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has dismissed the appeal filed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, seeking to overturn a Federal High Court ruling that ordered her reinstatement to the Senate. Akpabio’s legal team approached the Court of Appeal in Abuja to dispute Justice Binta Nyako’s July 4 judgement, which invalidated Natasha’s six-month suspension from the Red Chamber and pronounced it “excessive” and without legal basis. The appeal, filed on July 14 and stamped CA/A//2025, stemmed from suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/384/2025, which was brought by the beleaguered Kogi Central lawmaker to contest her suspension. Akpabio is requesting that…

Luis Enrique, the manager of Paris Saint-Germain, accused Chelsea forward João Pedro of exaggerating their clash after the Club World Cup final on Sunday. The match, which Chelsea won 3-0, was marred by a dramatic on-field altercation involving both teams’ players and personnel. Chelsea dominated the first half, with Cole Palmer scoring twice and assisting Pedro for the third goal. The victory cemented the Blues’ place in history as the inaugural winners of the new-format Club World Cup. Late in the game, João Neves received a straight red card for tugging Marc Cucurella’s hair, resulting in heightened tensions and a…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has told Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo not to waste his time and money investigating his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki. Wike, who delivered the advice during his visit to the state, also encouraged the governor to focus on Edo’s growth. The minister said in a statement signed by his spokesman, Mr Lere Olayinka, that investigating the former governor would yield no substantial findings. Wike emphasised that it was preferable for Okpebholo to devote his time and the state’s resources to attaining his developmental goals for Edo residents. “If there is someone who would…

The federal government has declared Tuesday, July 15, 2025, as a public holiday in commemoration of the late former president Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior, announced the holiday on Monday on behalf of the Federal Government, which had been approved by President Bola Tinubu. Tunji-Ojo, in a statement signed by the permanent secretary in the ministry, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, made the declaration on behalf of the federal government. Tunji-Ojo stated that the holiday is a mark of respect for the late president’s service to the nation, his contributions to Nigeria’s democratic journey, and his…

The Nigerian Association of Dental Students (NADS) has called on the management of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) to withdraw its directive asking over 300 dental students to transfer to other schools due to over-admission. Victory Ochuwa, President of the NARD University of Benin Chapter, made the demand on Sunday in Benin in response to the University of Calabar’s decision to take its dental students away from UNICAL. The statement, dated July 11th, 2025, with our ref: NAD/Exit/009 and sighted by newsmen in Calabar, described the action as “inhuman” and “totally unacceptable”, emphasising that it would destroy the affected pupils’…