Author: Vincent Osuwo

The UK government has implemented a counter-terror policy that permits them to grab cell phones from illegal migrants without arresting them. The new rule aims to gather intelligence on smuggling organizations organizing small boat crossings into the UK. According to the Home Office, officials would be empowered to demand that migrants remove their outerwear in order to search for phones and SIM cards in their mouths. The National Crime Agency stated that the information gathered could help speed up investigations into smuggling organizations. Border security minister Alex Norris said, “We promised to restore order and control to our borders, which…

Actions taken by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to thwart the re-election attempt of his successor, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, seem to have faced a hindrance as numerous All Progressives Congress governors came together in support of the beleaguered Fubara. Various sources within the APC reported on Monday that the rekindled tensions between Wike and Fubara were sparked by certain prominent APC governors’ choice to support Fubara’s bid for a second term, a situation that the FCT minister deemed unacceptable and strongly opposed. The recent progress was further complicated by the APC leadership’s backing of…

Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is seriously considering retirement from boxing, according to his uncle, Adedamola Joshua. The 36-year-old boxer, who survived a terrible vehicle disaster in Nigeria that killed two of his close friends and teammates, informed his family of his decision in secret following last week’s tragedy. “The major thing there is that he has retired from boxing. That is one thing that makes us glad because each time he’s fighting in the ring, we are always carried away emotionally,” Adedamola told the press during a visit to the family home in Sagamu on Monday morning. “Each time…

At least five children have lost their lives, while another sustained injuries, following the collapse of a fence in the Bulumkutu area of Maiduguri, Borno State. Chronicle NG gathered that the incident occurred at about 8pm on Sunday. Confirming the incident in an interview on Monday, the Public Relations Officer of the Borno State Police Command, Nahum Daso, said the injured child was receiving treatment, while an investigation had commenced into the incident. He said, “Yesterday (Sunday), at about 8pm, we received a report through the Divisional Police Officer of the Bulumkutu Division that a fence collapsed on six children.…

Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty to drug-related charges during his arraignment at a federal court in New York on Monday. On January 3, United States forces captured Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, and indicted them on charges associating them with a narco-terrorism conspiracy. His arraignment occurred while demonstrators both supporting and denouncing Maduro’s capture gathered outside a federal courthouse in New York on Monday. The demonstrators were divided, with one group waving flags and signs supporting US President Donald Trump, while the other demanded Maduro’s freedom. Supporters of Maduro’s freedom contended against US involvement, whereas opponents…

Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty to drug-related charges during his arraignment at a federal court in New York on Monday. On January 3, United States forces captured Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, and indicted them on charges associating them with a narco-terrorism conspiracy. His arraignment occurred while demonstrators both supporting and denouncing Maduro’s capture gathered outside a federal courthouse in New York on Monday. The demonstrators were divided, with one group waving flags and signs supporting US President Donald Trump, while the other demanded Maduro’s freedom. Supporters of Maduro’s freedom contended against US involvement, whereas opponents…

Victor Osimhen scored a brace as the Super Eagles booked a place in the AFCON 2025 quarter-finals with a 4–0 victory over Mozambique in their Round of 16 clash in Fès. The Super Eagles started strongly, building on their perfect group stage record, having won all three matches to top Group C. Mozambique, making their first appearance in the Round of 16 after finishing as one of the finest third-place teams in Group F, struggled to keep up with Nigeria’s pace and attacking threat. In the 20th minute, Ademola Lookman converted an Akor Adams assist to give the Super Eagles…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned candidates intending to register for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry to verify that their National Identification Number (NIN) details are accurate before creating their registration profiles. In its weekly bulletin obtained from the Board’s website on Monday, JAMB emphasized that incorrect NIN information could lead to avoidable complications during registration and examination. “Candidates are strongly advised to first verify that their National Identification Number details are accurate and correctly captured before initiating profile creation. “Incorrect NIN information could result in avoidable challenges during registration and the…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has assured Nigerians that the cost of application documents for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry is unlikely to increase. The Board told “parents, guardians, and prospective candidates” that it had not hiked prices for either the UTME or the DE “in the last nine years.” Indeed, registration fees have been “reduced for prospective candidates within the nine years of the existence of the current administration,” according to the report. JAMB clarified in its Weekly Bulletin, which was received on Monday, that any future increases would only be necessary…

President Bola Tinubu has put forward former Rivers South-East Senator Magnus Abe for the position of chairman of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, requesting the Senate’s approval for him and 20 additional nominees to join the boards of the two major petroleum regulatory bodies. In individual letters to the Senate on Monday, the President sought fast-tracked approval for the board members of the NUPRC and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority. Abe, who served two terms in the Senate for Rivers South-East, was formerly a board member of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation and is now the…