Author: Vincent Osuwo

Petr Čech, a former Chelsea and Arsenal goalkeeper, and his wife, Martina, have announced their separation after 26 years of marriage. The 43-year-old football great made the emotional revelation on Instagram, alongside a black-and-white photo of Martina kissing him on the cheek. On Thursday, Čech posted, “Martina and I are saddened to share that we are separating after 26 years together.” We remain best friends and are extremely proud of our two children.” The pair, who met as teenagers in 1999 and married in 2003, has a daughter, Adela, 17, and a son, Damian, 16. Čech missed Adela’s birth in…

The Catholic Diocese of Auchi in Edo State on Friday urged President Bola Tinubu, Governor Monday Okpebholo, and security agencies to assist in the release of two seminarians from the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary in Ivhianokpodi Agenebode, Etsako East local government area. The seminarians were kidnapped on the night of July 10, 2025, and have spent 35 days in their captors’ den. In a recent viral video, the two juveniles are seen holding dried human skulls and pleading for donations to be raised for their release. In a statement, the diocese’s Director of Communication, Rev. Fr Peter Egielewa, stated that…

Former governor of Sokoto State and senator representing Sokoto South Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has promised not to be silenced by what he termed as intimidation and blackmail following his release on bail by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The EFCC interrogated Tambuwal and detained him for a night over an alleged N189 billion fraud. He was later released under administrative bail. Tambuwal, who returned to Sokoto on Thursday to a hero’s welcome from thousands of supporters, spoke to the roaring audience at his home, vowing to continue the struggle for “equitable and democratic governance” in the state. “I cannot…

Former governor of Sokoto State Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal received a rousing welcome from residents of the state following his recent encounter with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Cheering crowds lined the streets as the former governor of Sokoto State entered the city, according to videos published on his official X account. Tambuwal described the welcome in a post that accompanied the video as a gesture he values greatly. He wrote, “I am deeply grateful to the good people of Sokoto for the warm reception and outpouring of love upon my arrival in Sokoto this afternoon. This is one…

Gospel music minister Mercy Chinwo and her husband, Pastor Blessed, have announced the birth of their second child. Mercy Chinwo disclosed the news on Friday via her official Instagram page with beautiful pictures of her pregnancy. Chronicle NG reports that the couple celebrated their third wedding anniversary a few days ago. “The Lord has done it again! He has added to our joy… multiplied our laughter… and blessed us with the precious gift of a second baby,” she wrote. The ‘Excess Love’ crooner also offered heartfelt prayers, “His name will be lifted in our lineage forever.” She also utilised the…

Ruth Otabor, the sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner Ijeoma “Phyna” Otabor, has been guaranteed of comprehensive care and compensation by Dangote Group Plc after being injured in a recent accident involving one of the company’s trucks in Auchi, Edo State. Chronicle NG reports that the accident happened last week along the Auchi axis, and Mrs. Otabor was treated at the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital. According to witnesses, the incident resulted in considerable traffic in the vicinity before emergency responders and security authorities arrived. In a statement made on Thursday, the company stated that it will fully accept…

Ruth Otabor, the sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner Ijeoma “Phyna” Otabor, had her leg amputated after being hit by a Dangote Group truck at Auchi Polytechnic in Edo State. The fatal catastrophe happened on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, just six days after Ruth graduated from Auchi Polytechnic. According to eyewitnesses, the heavy-duty truck smashed her leg before being pursued and stopped by a passerby. In 2022, Phyna won the BBNaija “Level Up” edition and received a ₦100 million prize package. She is noted for her outspoken nature and developing entertainment career. She has now used her platform…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) criticised a Canadian court’s decision to declare Nigeria’s two largest political parties, the PDP and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as terrorist organisations. The PDP condemned the accusation as ‘misinformed, biased, and lacking evidence’ and urged that it be discarded completely. Mr Olufemi Soneye, former Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd, also criticised the court’s decision for setting a hazardous precedent. He warned that it was a political earthquake that might have far-reaching implications beyond Canada’s borders, warning that “if democratic nations don’t push back on this kind of overreach, they may one…

The Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, claims that much of the Nigeria Police Force’s efforts in crime prevention go unappreciated by the public, despite the fact that it is one of its most important roles. Represented by the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the Department of Logistics and Supply, A. A. Hamza, the IG addressed the first joint forensic conference and the public presentation of a book titled “Fraud Unmasked” by Dr Preal Ogbulu in Abuja on Thursday. “For every crime that is prevented, for every crime you don’t see happen, a lot of efforts are…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will on Friday arraign 23 of the 93 suspected internet fraudsters arrested at a hotel located within the former President Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) complex in Abeokuta, Ogun state. The suspects will appear before Justice D. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, following their arrest during a pool party reportedly arranged to celebrate their fraudulent activities. According to the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the accused face charges including impersonation, identity theft, and computer fraud. The remaining accused are expected to face charges in later batches.…