Author: Vincent Osuwo

President Donald Trump’s attorneys argued on Wednesday that the appeal over his felony conviction in New York should be moved to federal court because the case related to official acts as president, while the state said it was too late to make the change. Trump was convicted in May of lying about a hush-money payment to adult-film star Stormy Daniels, and he appealed. Then, in July, the United States Supreme Court granted the president immunity for official actions. For Trump’s legal team, the purpose of moving to federal court is to get the conviction reversed on immunity grounds. Both sides…

President Bola Tinubu has cancelled the previously scheduled statewide broadcast to commemorate Nigeria’s 26th Democracy Day. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations, ascribed the change to President Tinubu’s intended presence at a joint session of the National Assembly on Thursday. He also stated that the president will give his Democracy Day address immediately from the National Assembly chambers. “Due to President Bola Tinubu’s scheduled attendance at the National Assembly Joint Session, the Presidential National Broadcast on June 12 has been cancelled. President Tinubu will deliver his address from the National Assembly,” Imohiosen…

President Bola Tinubu has stated that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will welcome the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, if he decides to join the party. Tinubu issued an invitation on Wednesday to inaugurate Arterial Road N16 to Arterial Road N20, as well as other highways in the Katampe District. The President, who noted that the Minister was currently not a member of the APC, praised the FCT Administration for working together to complete the project. “We have somebody in Nyesom Wike. He’s not a member of our party, not yet. But the day he changes…

The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the death of a 25-year-old man, Chede Japo, following a violent clash between herdsmen and villagers at the Kudu Village Market in Mokwa Local Government Area. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, June 9, around 4:00 p.m. during a market day, quickly escalated into chaos as tempers flared between both groups. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, who shared details of the confrontation via his X (formerly Twitter) handle, the altercation involved eight herdsmen from the Fulani Camp in Gbete Village and three residents from Uppo Village. Among those named in the confrontation…

Nigerian bachelors have blamed their inability to get married on the lack of (money) adequate financial resources. In various statements on social media, they bachelors noted that the high financial requirements have remained a bane to getting a life partner. ”The major problem is money; every other thing doesn’t really count,” a social media commentator simply identified as Salau Prays stated. “If I see money today, I’ll definitely get a woman I desire and settle with her. The talking stage is for broke people; the rich know what they want; they don’t keep you waiting,” he added. Sharing similar sentiments,…

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has struck out two motions filed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and awarded a cost of ₦100,000 against him in favour of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. A three-member panel, led by Justice Hamman Barka, delivered the ruling on May 21, 2025, after Akpabio applied to withdraw the motions. Chronicle NG obtained a certified true copy of the ruling on Tuesday night. The motions, marked CV/395/M1/2025 and CV/395/M2/2025, were filed on March 3 and March 25, 2025, respectively. In the case, Akpabio was the appellant, while the respondents included Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Clerk of the…

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has begun investigations into the circumstances behind the death of one of its personnel attached to its Bauchi Command, Corporal A. S. Wulumba. The officer allegedly died while being confined to a guardroom after being detained for arriving late to his duty station. According to sources, Numdarai Wulumba, his sister, was notified by her brother on May 4, 2025, that he had been jailed. She said that he arrived late for duty owing to health issues, but that his explanation was rejected by his commander, who therefore ordered his incarceration. “Detention for minor offences like…

Ayodele Fayose, the former governor of Ekiti State, has warned that Nigeria’s largest opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), risks becoming a political “carcass” if immediate and dramatic efforts are not done to reverse its declining fortunes. Fayose, on the other hand, reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to the PDP, claiming that he has no plans to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress, or APC. Speaking during a courtesy call to President Bola Tinubu at his Ikoyi mansion in Lagos on Monday night, the former Ekiti State governor stated that, while he has long been a critic of previous…

Canada has changed its work permit laws, allowing many foreign workers to change jobs without waiting for visa approval. This temporary strategy aims to shorten delays, close employment gaps, and help both workers and companies. Under the new guidelines, qualifying foreign nationals can start a new employment as soon as they apply for a work visa. Previously, employees were expected to wait for full permission before changing roles, which frequently resulted in lost pay and recruiting delays. The program aims to increase employment mobility, speed up the hiring process, and assist temporary foreign workers in maintaining financial security while transitioning…

The First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has been conferred with the prestigious chieftaincy title of ‘Ugosimba 1 of Enugu’ by the Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council. The title, which means “jewel/eagle from another kingdom”, was bestowed upon her on Tuesday during her two-day work visit to the state. According to the Council’s Chairman, Igwe Ikechukwu Asadu, the title honoured her affection for Enugu, humanitarian work, and dedication to national development. “You spent three terms in the Senate and were awarded the Commander of the Order of Niger. “But beyond politics, we admire your compassion for the less privileged, your support for…