Author: Vincent Osuwo

The North Central Zonal Working and Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a warning about a ‘political coup’ within the party, claiming that some desperate forces were trying to hijack its leadership by unlawful means. The zone reaffirmed its support for the embattled National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum, claiming that recent measures to oust him were illegal, foolish, and might plunge the PDP deeper into trouble. Following an emergency meeting of zonal leaders in Abuja on Tuesday, Hon. Francis Orogu, Secretary of the PDP North Central Zone, issued a warning against a deliberate attempt to undermine…

The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, granted the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, until November 5 to defend the terrorist accusations filed against him or risk waiving his right to do so. The trial judge, Justice James Omotoso, advised Kanu to confer with criminal law experts or to legally appoint a lawyer to represent him in court. Justice Omotosho’s judgment came after Kanu’s repeated refusal to launch his case, claiming that no legal accusation was pending against him. Kanu, who represented himself in court on Tuesday, said he would not return to custody unless…

Former Ekiti State governor and Peoples Democratic Party chieftain Ayodele Fayose has declared that the PDP is “dead” in Ekiti, claiming that all its governorship candidates are “fooling themselves.” Fayose also praised Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress, predicting a landslide victory in the June 20, 2026, governorship election. Speaking to journalists in Ado Ekiti on Monday, the former governor stated that the PDP no longer has a sustainable organization in the state. “In the first place, where is the PDP in Ekiti? To be very honest, where are the party members? Where are PDP meetings being held?…

President Bola Tinubu is set to appoint ambassadors to Nigeria’s foreign missions worldwide after months of diplomatic gaps and growing pressure over the country’s absence of envoys abroad. The President had ordered a “final cleanup” of the list of nominations prior to its dissemination, according to several Presidency officials acquainted with the development who talked to our reporter under condition of anonymity because they were not permitted to make public comments. “It is going to be concluded very soon,” one senior official said. The official explained, “They are just cleaning it up now because since the time the President sent…

Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has sternly rebuked the threat by United States President Donald Trump to take military action against Nigeria. The former lawmaker reiterated Nigeria’s claim to sovereignty and dignity and characterized the American leader’s comments as inappropriate meddling. Sani said, “One day we will all be gone,” in a statement posted on his X page on Monday. Future generations, including our children and grandchildren, will read what we publish and inquire about our positions on the pressing and contentious issues of our day. “I want history to record me among those who outrightly opposed, rejected, and…

The Nigeria Police Force has refuted claims that it forced all of its officers to pay N2,000 for the “Attitudinal Change Handbook for the Nigeria Police Force.” According to an online source, police officials ordered all staff members to pay the full cost of the book, allegedly making the purchase mandatory with a Thursday deadline. But according to a document seen by Chronicle NG on Monday, the Department of Training and Development, Force Headquarters, Abuja, sent the permission in a letter dated May 28, 2025, introducing the author, Dr. Joseph Danley. On behalf of the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, the…

Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri on Monday publicly abandoned the Peoples Democratic Party in favor of the ruling All Progressives Congress, branding his previous party as a “sinking ship.” Vice President Kashim Shettima led a high-profile APC delegation to Yenagoa for a colorful celebration to welcome the governor into the party at the Samson Siasia Sports Stadium. Senate President Godswill Akpabio was also present, as were governors Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo), Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), Hope Uzodimma (Imo), and Umo Eno (Akwa Ibom). Diri’s defection, which comes before the 2027 general elections, makes him the fourth PDP governor to…

Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer says Bayern Munich knows how to “hurt” Paris Saint-Germain as the Bavarians prepare for their Champions League titleholders’ away game on Tuesday. PSG won the Champions League at Bayern’s Allianz Arena last year, defeating Inter Milan 5-0, but the Bavarian giants arrive at the Parc des Princes in excellent form. Bayern have won all 15 of their matches in all competitions this season, establishing a new record for the finest start in Europe’s top five leagues. The 39-year-old captain stated that his team “don’t have any fear” of the French champions, adding, “We love to play…

Senator Ali Ndume, the Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate, has stated that US President Donald Trump is ignorant of the realities in Nigeria, stressing that many Americans have a limited understanding of the country’s complex challenges. Ndume made the statement when appearing on Arise TV’s PrimeTime on Monday, where he responded to Trump’s recent remarks regarding Nigeria’s security situation. According to him, the former US president’s remarks reflect widespread ignorance about the country among foreigners. “I have been to America myself. The average American is innocent,” Ndume said. “You will find an American who lives in Ohio, grew up…

Political parties and candidates for the Anambra State governorship election have signed a peace deal ahead of the poll on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The signing, which took place on Monday at the International Convention Centre in Awka, was sponsored by the National Peace Committee, led by former Head of State Abdulsalam Abubakar. Bishop Mathew Kukah, of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, presided over the event. The All Progressives Grand Alliance, All Progressives Congress, Peoples Democratic Party, Labour Party, African Democratic Congress, and Treaty Party were among the parties represented by candidates at the signing of the peace treaty. Others…