Author: Vincent Osuwo

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called for a shift from short-term, reactive approaches to long-term strategic planning in tackling insecurity, including terrorism, kidnapping, and other criminal activities. Speaking at the unveiling of the National Counter-Terrorism Strategic Plan 2025–2030 at the National Counter-Terrorism Centre in Abuja, Akpabio noted, “This Strategic Plan translates intent into action and action into measurable results. Security is not the duty of government alone; it requires the collective effort of citizens, communities, traditional institutions, the private sector, and international partners.” The plan stresses a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach, with an emphasis on institutional transformation, upgrading security architecture,…

The Director General of State Security Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, has ordered the release of one Kenneth Okechukwu Nwafor, who was arrested in July 2022 for his alleged involvement in the activities of the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB). The DG also awarded Nwafor, who is from Isuikwuato LGA in Abia State, N5 million in compensation for the unjust arrest, as well as free medical care. According to credible security sources, Nwafor was exonerated following a thorough examination performed by service members. The source stated that the release and compensation are consistent with the Director General’s direction that…

Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy has accused Rev. Dr. Bulus Yohanna, chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger State, of withholding information about last Friday’s abduction of students from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area. Onanuga claimed on Arise TV’s Prime Time on Monday that Yohanna was “playing games” with the event and delaying authorities’ efforts to discover the true number of abducted kids. He denied prior assertions by the CAN chairman that 50 abducted students had been rescued, claiming that such kids…

Everton defeated Manchester United 1-0 despite Idrissa Gueye being sent out for slapping teammate Michael Keane. Referee Tony Harrington gave the Senegalese midfielder his marching orders in the 13th minute after he put his palm on Keane’s face after an intense altercation. The home crowd anticipated surges of attack, but United failed to capitalize on their numerical advantage, becoming weak against David Moyes’ battling team. Instead, 10-man Everton scored first, thanks to a fantastic goal by Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall in the 29th minute. Dewsbury-Hall took the ball and raced towards the goal, outpacing Bruno Fernandes and Leny Yoro before bending the…

Bandits attempted to abduct villagers in a fresh attack on the Isapa village in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State on Monday but were successfully repelled by vigilante members on standby. According to reports, there was a fierce exchange of gunfire between the robbers and local vigilantes. The community reportedly sent Save Our Souls to the state government, who quickly dispatched soldiers from Eruku to their aid. According to reports, there were no casualties among the vigilantes since the gunshots could not enter, and the bandits were repelled at press time. Isapa is around five kilometers from Eruku,…

Israel has ordered the firing of three military generals and disciplinary charges against numerous more top officers for failing to prevent Hamas’ October 2023 attack, the worst in the country’s history. The move comes two weeks after Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir called for a “systemic investigation” into the lapses that led to the attack, even as the government stalled on forming a state commission of inquiry in the face of public outrage. Three divisional commanders were among the generals removed; one of them was also the military intelligence chief at the time. A military statement issued on Sunday claimed…

The Delta State Police Command has dismissed claims of an alleged bandit invasion at the Girls Secondary School, Kwale, Utagba-Ogbe, calling them “entirely false and misleading.” According to a statement signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, on Monday, the fear sprang from student misinformation and was exacerbated by unverified online claims of community worry and purported gunshots. “The panic originated from misinformation circulated among students and was further amplified by unverified online reports suggesting community anxiety and alleged gunshots,” the statement said. When the reports arrived, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, Olufemi Abaniwonda, quickly…

The faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by Nafiu Bala has disowned former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s registration in Adamawa, insisting he is not yet a recognized member of the party. This clarification came just hours after Atiku formally obtained his ADC membership card from Jada 1 Ward in Adamawa State. According to a statement released in Abuja by the ADC Director of Media and Public Affairs, Christopher Okechukwu, the party declared that Adamawa’s registration exercise was invalid and breached internal rules. He stated, “This registration was conducted by individuals not recognized by the ADC’s National Headquarters and…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed confidence that it will emerge as a dominant force in the 2027 general elections, regardless of whether it has serving governors among its ranks. Senator Nazif Gamawa, the party’s National Vice Chairman, stated this on Monday while speaking with journalists in Bauchi. Gamawa claimed that the absence of a sitting governor in the ADC would not impede its chances, noting how former President Muhammadu Buhari earlier beat an incumbent president without having governors on his side. He said, “The people have already believed that a new political movement is the option, so ADC…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has formally registered as a member of the African Democratic Congress in Adamawa State, marking a significant shift in Nigerian opposition politics ahead of the 2027 general elections. The registration occurred on Monday, following Atiku’s declaration to ADC supporters and stakeholders in Adamawa over the weekend. Abdul Rasheeth, the former vice president’s aide, confirmed the development in a statement received by Chronicle NG. Videos and images from the occasion show Atiku’s caravan coming into town to the delight of his supporters, who pounded drums, sang, and waved placards with his image. Atiku waved and greeted…