Author: Vincent Osuwo

Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, has been urgently taken to the hospital following his collapse at the Government House in Yenagoa, the capital of the state. It has been reported that the event took place on Thursday afternoon. While the reason for the collapse remains unknown, sources characterized the situation as grave. A source mentioned he was transported to the Federal Medical Centre in Yenagoa for immediate medical care. Nonetheless, this could not be verified independently because the hospital’s public relations officer, Ben Akpedi, failed to answer calls. Upon being reached, the media assistant to the…

The Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi has blamed Nigerian politicians for allegedly intentionally sabotaging the country’s progress. According to Sanusi, the elite see and operate public office as a “family business,” hurting Nigeria’s development potential. He made the announcement on Wednesday during the 15th anniversary of Enough is Enough (EiE) Nigeria in Lagos. Sanusi claimed that the political class squandered possibilities for national growth because “public office is about themselves, their families, and people close to them, not about the country or its citizens.” Sanusi further explained, “We have done enough damage, and maybe we need to stop. And I…

Argentina and Inter Miami talisman Lionel Messi is heading to India for a three-day ‘GOAT Tour.’ The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, joined by clubmates Luis Suarez and Rodrigo de Paul, will unveil a statue of himself in Kolkata on Saturday. It took a 45-person crew 27 days to assemble and is 70 feet tall. The trip will begin in Kolkata. On Saturday, at 10:30 a.m. local time (05:00 GMT), followed by Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi. The statue is just one of India’s tributes to the former Barcelona and Paris St. Germain forward. Fans can visit the ‘Hola Messi’ fan zone,…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has pledged to create an uncomfortable environment for those with criminal intentions. Makinde pledged on Wednesday in Ibadan immediately following the state’s enlarged security council meeting. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) states that the assembly included members of the state executive council, service commanders, local government leaders, and traditional rulers. The governor, via his Special Adviser on Security, Mr. Fatai Owoseni, guaranteed residents that their lives and property are secure throughout the state. He emphasized that his administration would invest any amount necessary to protect the people and would make every effort to…

Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has been named the Gentlemen Quarterly Sportsman of the Year in Turkey. The 26-year-old forward was honored with the accolade at a formal event in Istanbul on Wednesday. The award, held each year by the Turkish version of GQ Magazine, a prominent global men’s fashion and lifestyle magazine, honors exceptional individuals in diverse areas, such as sports, music, and cinema. Since joining, the 26-year-old has become a cherished icon among Galatasaray fans, significantly contributing to the club’s success in domestic competitions. In his first season, Osimhen received recognition for his outstanding performances at…

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization, has been named one of Forbes’ 100 Most Powerful Women for 2025, her seventh appearance on the coveted list. On Thursday, Okonjo-Iweala expressed her thanks and reflected on the responsibility that comes with influence in a post through her verified X  account. “Nice to make (for the eighth time) the @Forbes List of the 100 most powerful women of the world 2025 and to be on the cover of the magazine. With power comes responsibility! We are doing our best to fight for and reform the rules-based multilateral trading system, which the…

Eight University of Jos (UNIJOS) students have been killed in a road crash in Jos, the Plateau State capital. The accident, which occurred in the early hours of Thursday, opposite Unity Bank on Zaria Road in Jos, involved a trailer and a bus carrying the UNIJOS students. Eyewitnesses stated that eleven people were on board the bus. They disclosed that seven were pronounced dead at the scene, and another victim later died in the hospital, bringing the total number of fatalities to eight. According to the witnesses, the bus was speeding and engaged in wrongful overtaking, which caused the driver…

Senator Abdul Ningi on Wednesday raised concerns over the selective implementation of President Bola Tinubu’s directive to withdraw police orderlies from VIPs, arguing that daughters and sons of political office holders, ministers, business executives, and entertainers continue to enjoy security protection. Speaking on a point of order, Ningi denounced the removal of his single police officer, calling the conduct discriminatory and unfair. He contended that the regulation seemed to target parliamentarians, despite other high-profile individuals keeping their security personnel. “It should be done across the board—from the office of the President to the Vice President, the Senate President, the Speaker…

Governor Ademola Adeleke has justified his decision to desert the Peoples Democratic Party for the Accord Party, citing the need to protect his personal protection and the state’s stability. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Adeleke stated that he did not quit the PDP, which he still holds in high respect, but rather opted to prioritize continuity in Osun state development. “It’s not true that I abandoned PDP. I love PDP, but I have to protect myself. “I have to make sure I protect my state because of the good work we’ve been doing so that we can…

Gunmen have killed two people in separate attacks on the Adabka and Mashayar Zaki communities in Zamfara State. Chronicle NG gathered from a report by Security Analysis and Counter-Insurgency Expert (West Africa) Zagazola Makama on Wednesday that three others were injured in the incidents. According to the report, about 43 gunmen raided Adabka Village in Bukkuyum Local Government Area around 11:30 a.m. and opened fire, killing a 45-year-old man on the spot. His body, according to the report, was later taken to the hospital for an autopsy before being released to his family for burial in line with Islamic rites.…