Author: Vincent Osuwo

The former Minister of Defence Muhammad Badaru Abubakar has denied claims in some quarters that he resigned from President Bola Tinubu’s administration because he cannot stand the Nigerian government’s cooperation with the Donald Trump administration in the United States in addressing the allegation of genocide against Christians in Nigeria. Badaru stated this in an electronically signed declaration titled “Rejoinder: Categorical Denial Of Malicious Publication Regarding My Resignation As Minister of Defence.” He said, “My attention has been drawn to a malicious, false, and baseless publication circulating online, alleging that I stated I resigned as Minister of Defence because I “cannot…

Thirty-eight worshippers kidnapped by armed men in Kwara State have been safely reunited with their families after a coordinated rescue attempt spearheaded by federal and state officials. The victims, who were kidnapped during a religious gathering in Eruku, were returned to their village on Tuesday about 6:30 p.m., when emotional crowds gathered to see them after days in captivity. According to Prince Dada Sunday, Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman of Ekiti Local Government, the rescue was made possible by combined efforts by President Bola Tinubu, Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq, and the Office of the National Security Advisor. Prior…

The Anambra State Police Command detained Oluchukwu Anyaoku after a video surfaced online showing him expressing threats of violence and pledging to demolish all police units in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. In a press statement issued on Wednesday, the command’s spokesman, Tochukwu Ikenga, said the suspect was tracked down, apprehended, and taken into custody for questioning after the video of him making the threats went viral. Ikenga claimed that police agents from the Obosi Division detained the man on Tuesday, immediately after intercepting the video, and that they also found a handgun and a cutlass…

The Senate on Wednesday moved to strengthen Nigeria’s anti-kidnapping laws by pushing for the death penalty for kidnappers—and anyone who finances, enables, or provides information to them—as lawmakers debated amendments to the 2022 Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act. The plan, backed by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, wants to categorize kidnapping, hostage-taking, and associated crimes as terrorism, providing security authorities greater authority to track, disrupt, and prosecute criminal networks throughout the country. The argument dominated Wednesday’s plenary, with participation from major senators such as Adams Oshiomhole, Orji Uzor Kalu, and Minority Leader Abba Moro. The session was chaired by Senate President…

Nigerian music legend Innocent Idibia, also known as 2Baba, has addressed the public reaction to his recent appeal for aid, stating that the clamor is endangering his wife, Natasha. He claimed the situation had been exaggerated and advised fans to remain calm. The Afrobeats musician, who had previously been linked to a now-deleted Instagram story in which he appeared to seek assistance, distanced himself from the post, stating he did not publish it. He claimed that the viral message had caused unwarranted worry in his home. In a video posted by an X user, #AsakeGrn, on Wednesday, 2Baba said the…

The Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) crisis deepened on Tuesday, when the Kabiru Turaki-led bloc of the party announced that it had issued expulsion certificates to Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory; Ayodele Fayose, former Ekiti State governor; and nine others previously expelled by the PDP national convention in Ibadan, Oyo State. The Turaki bloc is supported by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. Turaki, who displayed the certificates during a press briefing at the Bauchi State Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro, stated that the action was taken to formally affirm the decisions of the convention—the party’s highest decision-making organ—and to…

The Edo State House of Assembly on Tuesday called the member representing Egor Constituency, Natasha Irobosa, to appear before its Ethics and Privileges Committee within one week. The Assembly stated that she was invited to defend herself against allegations of wrongdoing lodged against her. Chronicle NG gathered that the development comes amid rising controversy over the lawmaker’s relationship with music legend Innocent Idibia, also known as 2Baba. Speaking in plenary, Speaker Blessing Agbebaku stated that Irobosa must explain why her actions had dragged the Assembly’s name “in the mud.” He said, “Hon. Natasha Irobosa has been summoned to appear before…

The Senate has announced that General Christopher Musa, the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, will be screened as the new Minister of Defence on Wednesday as part of its continued response to the country’s security problems. The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, made the announcement in a statement issued by his Directorate of Media and Public Affairs on Tuesday. He emphasized the importance of the screening in attempts to maintain domestic peace and stability. Musa’s nomination comes following the departure of former Minister of Defence Alhaji Mohammed Badaru, who cited health issues. President Bola Tinubu then forwarded Musa’s name to…

The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has named Niger State Governor Umaru Bago, Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno, and Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun to its ‘Book of Infamy.’ The Book of Infamy is a blacklist of public people and institutions accused of undermining press freedom throughout the country. IPI Nigeria President Musikilu Mojeed revealed the new entries on Tuesday at the Institute’s Annual General Meeting in Abuja, which was entitled “Addressing Media Repression and Safeguarding Democratic Accountability in Nigeria.” The Book of Infamy, also known as the Book of Accountability, was published in 2022 and serves as a…

Erling Haaland became the fastest player to reach 100 goals in Premier League history on a night when Manchester City mounted pressure on Arsenal by fending off Fulham’s impressive fightback. Haaland got his landmark goal in the 17th minute of Tuesday’s game at Craven Cottage, firing in first time from Jeremy Doku’s cross. It meant he completed the century in 111 league games, 13 fewer than the previous record holder, Alan Shearer. The goal also broke Haaland’s brief drought of three games without scoring. This was his 15th goal in 14 league games this season, but it was only a…