Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at its ongoing 2025 National Convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Saturday expelled high-profile members, including Federal Capital Minister Nyesom Wike, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, Kamaldeen Ajibade (SAN), former Governor Ayo Fayose, Austin Nwachukwu, and several others for anti-party activities. The decision was “promptly ratified by an overwhelming majority of delegates,” highlighting the party’s “commitment to restoring unity, discipline, and focus ahead of the 2027 general elections.” This was revealed in an official statement released by @OfficialPDPNig across its social media handles, which read, “In a landmark move to restore unity, discipline, and focus ahead of…

Nollywood actor Olarenwaju James, popularly called Baba Ijesha, has reportedly been released from prison following the Court of Appeal judgment that overturned his conviction for the sexual assault of a minor. The actor was arrested in 2021, and in July 2022, the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja sentenced him to 16 years’ imprisonment after finding him guilty on multiple counts relating to the assault of a 14-year-old girl. An unverified but widely distributed video received by our journalist on Saturday showed the comic actor sitting in a vehicle shortly after being released, expressing relief and stating that he needed…

The Kano State Police Command has opened an inquiry into the deaths of two ladies in Tudun Yola Quarters, Gwale Local Government Area, whose homes were also set on fire on Wednesday. On Saturday, the Kano State Police Command confirmed the killings to our correspondent via its Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna, and stated that investigations are ongoing. “Investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the incident,” Haruna said. A family source confirmed that the victims, Hauwa’u Yakubu and Zahra’u Aliyu, were both the wives of Alhaji Ashiru Shu’aibu Usaini. According to preliminary accounts, one of the ladies…

Senator Ned Nwoko has released a statement claiming the authenticity of circulating medical reports concerning his wife, actress Regina Daniels, which allege substance abuse. The statement, released on the senator’s Instagram page on Saturday and signed by his communication team leader, was intended to address the controversy that occurred when one of the hospitals involved had denied releasing the certificate. Chronicle NG Serenity Royale Hospital in Abuja has denied receiving a supposed medical report alleging that actress Daniels is suffering from acute substance usage. Adekunle Adesina, the hospital’s Managing Director and Head of Clinical Services, signed the viral report, which…

No fewer than four army officers were killed on Friday night by Boko Haram terrorists who ambushed troops of the 25 Task Force Brigade while on a routine patrol around Wajiroko in Azir Multe, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State. The Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Appolonia Anele, confirmed the Boko Haram attack in a statement released on Saturday, saying the soldiers were attacked while returning from a successful patrol within the fringes of Sambisa Forest. The statement read, “Troops of 25 Task Force Brigade, on routine patrol to secure communities around Wajiroko in Azir Multe, Damboa LGA…

The Bauchi zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), comprising six universities, has announced its readiness to embark on a fresh strike, citing the Federal Government’s failure to address the union’s unresolved issues. The six universities that make up the Bauchi Zone of ASUU include the Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State; Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi State; University of Jos, Plateau State; Bauchi State University; Plateau State University, Bokkos; and Gombe State University. Prof. Timothy Namo, the union’s zonal coordinator, spoke at a press conference in Jos on Saturday and expressed dismay that the government had not taken…

Two separate fire incidents burned production facilities in Ilorin, Kwara State, within seven hours, causing property damage worth millions of dollars. The first event occurred late Friday night at Kunzol Multi-Sector Nigeria Limited, a facility that produces yam flour and crunchy garri in Ilorin South Local Government’s Kilanko-Agbonka area. It was discovered that the inferno, which began about 10:10 p.m., was caused by heat remains from a furnace used during production, which later ignited flammable materials in the factory. Hassan Hakeem Adekunle, Head of Media and Publicity for the Kwara State Fire Service, confirmed the event in a statement made…

Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has condemned rumors circulating on social media about the death of former Governor Chief Willie Obiano. In a statement made on Friday by his press secretary, Mr. Christian Aburime, Soludo stated that reports alleging Obiano died in a London hospital were “malicious and utterly false.” He stated that he had personally spoken with Obiano and could confirm that the former governor was alive and well. “I view with grave concern the reckless circulation of such malicious rumors. It is both wicked and completely irresponsible. “I strongly urge media practitioners, especially online publishers, to uphold the…

Chief Bode George, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party Board of Trustees, has stated that former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido acted based on a misunderstanding of the party’s nomination process for its 2025 national conference. On Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, George expressed surprise that Lamido had resorted to litigation, claiming that the former governor failed to follow clearly specified protocols. George explained the events that led to the argument, stating that the nomination standards were authorized at the most recent National Executive Committee meeting. “At the last NEC meeting we had, the date for the collection…

Serenity Royale Hospital in Abuja has refuted a supposed medical report indicating that actress Regina Daniels has been suffering from acute substance usage. According to the viral story, Daniels was diagnosed with a chemical use disorder and will begin a home-based rehab program on September 24, 2025. The document was signed by Adekunle Adesina, the hospital’s managing director and head of clinical services. However, on Thursday, the hospital issued a statement saying that the report did not come from them. “Our attention has been drawn to a post on an alleged midterm home detox report being circulated online in the…