Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Oyo State Police Command detained Alfa Bashiru, an Islamic cleric in possession of human flesh. CSP Adewale Osifeso, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, confirmed this on Thursday via a post on the Command’s verified X handle. He stated that the Federal Highway Patrol team intercepted a white bus with registration number XA 551 IRG, which the suspect allegedly boarded, at the Toll Gate axis of the Ibadan Expressway at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Oyefeso stated that when questioned, the suspect claimed to have purchased the alleged human meat in Lagos. He stated that the suspect has been sent to…

Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, has taken aim at the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, stating that Obi frequently attended churches and their programs but stopped after losing the 2023 election. Bwala made the remark while speaking on The Clarity Zone Podcast on Wednesday. Bwala accused the former governor of Anambra state of using church platforms during the campaign but abandoning them after the elections. “He went to all the churches and met all the Pentecostal bishops. He was everywhere—Holy Ghost night, Holy Ghost morning, prophetic prayers. But after the election, I didn’t…

Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, has taken aim at the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, stating that Obi is not a true ‘labor’ leader and that, despite his wealth, he has “no record” of sponsoring public projects or establishing foundations. Speaking on The Clarity Zone Podcast on Wednesday, Bwala said that the former Anambra state governor’s humanitarian persona was exaggerated and out of proportion to his financial situation. “Peter Obi is a billionaire, a multi-billionaire. There is no record that Peter has floated a foundation. Or a school. Anything that has to do…

Former Vice President of Nigeria Atiku Abubakar has said that lifting the suspension on the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, and members of the state House of Assembly is not worth celebrating. Chronicle NG reports that on March 18, President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers following the prolonged political standoff between Fubara and members of the House of Assembly loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Tinubu subsequently suspended the governor, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and lawmakers for six months and installed a sole administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), to manage the…

Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), the sole administrator of Rivers State, handed over control to Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Thursday, pronouncing the state’s law and order restored. In his farewell address, Ibas, who was appointed by President Bola Tinubu six months ago to stabilize Rivers amid political turmoil, said his tenure delivered “milestones of progress,” including the conduct of local government elections, reconstitution of statutory boards, and the passage of the state budget by the National Assembly. He mentioned that governance was “a living process” that required vigilance, sacrifice, and dialogue, warning that “the exercise of power without restraint can…

The Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed condolences to families, organizations, and traders who lost loved ones and property in Tuesday’s fire at Afriland Towers, a six-story commercial building on Broad Street in Lagos Island. The fire, which spread to areas of the Central Plaza near Mandilas Market, killed numerous people and destroyed merchandise worth millions of naira. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, Sanwo-Olu called the occurrence “unfortunate and shocking,” stressing that it was a significant loss for the state and affected institutions. He expressed particular sympathy for…

The Super Falcons have honored Captain Onome Ebi for her contributions to Nigerian women’s football after her retirement from professional football. Teammate Rasheedat Ajibade shared a poignant statement on X on Thursday, praising Ebi’s leadership and legacy. “On behalf of every member of the Super Falcons, we extend our deepest gratitude to you, Captain Onome Ebi, for your extraordinary service and leadership over the past two decades. “Your four WAFCON titles and historic six FIFA Women’s World Cup appearances have made you a beacon of excellence for our team. “You have been more than a captain. You’ve been a trailblazer…

Prolific Super Falcons defender Onome Ebi has announced her retirement from professional football, bringing an end to a two-decade-long career with the Nigerian women’s national team. Ebi made the announcement in a statement on her X account on Wednesday. “Today, I officially retire from professional football. “The journey has been filled with challenges, victories, and lessons that shaped me into who I am today. “Though I hang up my boots, my purpose in the game continues: to give back, to guide, and to be a voice for players,” she wrote. Ebi, a 42-year-old center-back, is one of Africa’s most decorated…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep condolences to the families of victims and to the management and staff of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and United Bank for Africa (UBA) following Tuesday’s fire outbreak at Afriland Building on Broad Street, Lagos Island. Chronicle NG reports that at least 10 victims have been confirmed dead after the fire incident at the Tower. The victims reportedly died in hospitals across the state, where they had been rushed to after being evacuated from the high-rise building. Among the victims are four staff members of FIRS, which occupies the sixth and seventh floors…

No fewer than six additional deaths have been confirmed following the fire outbreak at Afriland Towers, a six-story commercial building on Broad Street, Lagos Island, Lagos State. The victims were workers of United Capital, a banking and investment services firm located on the third and fourth floors of the tower. The announcement came barely hours after the Federal Inland Revenue Service revealed that four of its employees died in the event on Wednesday evening. Chronicle NG reported that the fire, which reportedly started in the inverter room in the basement around 1:30 pm on Tuesday, sent thick smoke into the…