Author: Vincent Osuwo

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Sanae Takaichi on her emergence as the first female Prime Minister of Japan, describing her emergence as a milestone achievement that reflects her longstanding contributions to Japanese politics and governance. Chronicle NG reports that Takaichi, a veteran politician and former Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, was elected after winning majority support in Japan’s parliament, breaking a decades-long gender barrier in the leadership of the world’s fourth-largest economy. Tinubu, in a statement published on Friday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, emphasized Nigeria’s commitment to expanding diplomatic, economic,…

Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory minister, has slammed governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for sidelining him in major party decisions, warning that such exclusionary practices could threaten the party’s survival. Wike, who spoke during a media briefing in Abuja on Friday, expressed frustration over being left out of key consultations despite his long-standing influence and role within the PDP. He said, “Have I not said it before now that the booby trap you are setting will consume you? The way these present governors are doing, they will bury this party.” The former Rivers State governor questioned why…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Authority, Nyesom Wike, has declared that if subpoenaed by the court, he will testify in the current trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the incarcerated leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra. Wike mentioned this during his monthly media chat on Friday, when asked about being cited as a witness by Kanu. The minister’s words come after Kanu filed a motion with the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, alerting the court that he will begin his defense on Friday, October 24, 2025. The IPOB leader also stated that he would call 23 witnesses,…

Barcelona teenage sensation Lamine Yamal has promised to score a goal against Real Madrid in El Clásico on Sunday. The 18-year-old Spanish winger, who recently returned to the Catalan side after a groin injury, vowed to score in the clash at the Bernabeu. “I will score against Real Madrid on Sunday. Not a prediction—a promise,” Yamal wrote on X. Lamal’s statement comes after teammate Marcus Rashford stated his readiness to create history at Barcelona and score his first El Clásico goal against Real Madrid. Rashford, in a statement on his verified X page, mentioned that he will be greatly delighted…

England winger Marcus Rashford has revealed his plans to create history at Barcelona and score his first El Clásico goal against Real Madrid. Rashford, in a statement on his verified X page, mentioned that he will be greatly delighted to score a goal against. The arch rivals will clash in the most anticipated LaLiga match of the season at the Bernabeu on Sunday. Speaking on the match, the England attacker said, “It will be a great honor to score my first El Clásico goal on Sunday. I want to make history.” The attacker already has five goals in 12 games…

England winger Marcus Rashford has stated that he is enjoying his time at Barcelona, as the Catalan club has the option to make his move permanent for £28 million, a lower cost than the £40 million United would expect from other potential purchasers. Despite being under contract at Old Trafford until 2028, Rashford appears to have no future at the club while Ruben Amorim is still in charge. According to BBC Sports on Friday, the 27-year-old’s deal with United runs until 2028. “I’m enjoying this football club, and I think for anybody who loves football, Barcelona is one of the…

Women in Australia’s defense forces filed a class action complaint on Friday, claiming widespread and systematic sexual violence, harassment, and discrimination. The case was filed against the Australian government on behalf of women who were abused at any time over the 21-year period from November 2003 to May 2025. “The threat of war often isn’t the biggest safety fear for female ADF personnel; it is the threat of sexual violence in their workplace,” said lawyer Josh Aylward of legal firm JGA Saddler. “Australians will be shocked by the reports of sexual violence and harassment, victimization, rape, and physical threats, but…

The Niger State Government held a mass burial for the victims of the tanker explosion that killed 39 persons and injured 60 others at the Essan community in the state’s Katcha Local Government Area. This comes as the state government said that it has contributed N10 million in medical supplies to several hospitals treating the injured victims. Bologi Ibrahim, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Niger State, confirmed this in a statement on Thursday. According to him, a government delegation led by Dr. Murtala Bagana, Special Adviser to the Governor on Special Duties, had also arrived at the…

The Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has declared a payment of ₦1 million to each family of the deceased victims and ₦500,000 to each injured survivor of the recent tanker explosion in Essa, Katcha LGA. Bago made the declaration on Thursday during a condolence visit to the afflicted community, where he assessed the situation and talked with local officials and citizens. Bologi Ibrahim, the governor’s chief press secretary, issued the statement on Thursday night. Chronicle NG reported that the tragic incident occurred around 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, when fire ignited and overpowered residents scooping petrol from a fallen tanker along…

Sean Dyche got off to a fantastic start as Nottingham Forest manager, defeating Porto in the Europa League with penalties from Morgan Gibbs-White and Igor Jesus. The penalty kicks gave Forest their first win since their Premier League debut in August, their first clean sheet since April, and Dyche his inaugural success since his appointment on Tuesday. Forest’s first couple months of the season have been turbulent, with Ange Postecoglou ousted on Saturday, just 39 days after replacing Nuno Espirito Santo. While there was no instant calm in the midst of the commotion at the City Ground, Dyche had restored…