Author: Vincent Osuwo

A gas explosion on Sunday afternoon in Ijora Badia, Apapa Iganmu Local Council Development Area, Lagos State, injured at least 15 people. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, the incident occurred about 4:10 p.m. and involved a 25kg petrol cylinder in a little shop with five similar cylinders. The shop where the fire was claimed to have started was in a bungalow with 15 self-contained rooms and seven other shops. According to Adeseye, the fire was started by a gas leak caused by improper handling, which…

Amnesty International has called on authorities to uphold the rights of citizens to peaceful protest and freedom of expression as Nigeria braces for nationwide protests slated for Monday, 7 April 2025 as Nigeria braces for nationwide protests slated for Monday, 7 April 2025. In a statement issued on Sunday, Isa Sanusi, Director of Amnesty International Nigeria, asked security agencies to respect demonstrators’ constitutional and international rights and warned against any kind of repression or intimidation. “The Nigerian authorities must ensure that security agencies respect and facilitate the right to peaceful protest, as guaranteed by both the country’s own constitution and…

Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani was among those screened by the Federal Government following the commencement of the screening process for candidates nominated for diplomatic roles in a bid to fill the vacant roles for its 76 embassies and 22 high commissions. According to reports, nominees have been asked to report to the DSS offices nearest to them for security checks. Some have reportedly been informed to provide personal education and work history. It was gathered from a source that two former south-eastern governors, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and Okezie Ikpeazu, have been screened for the role. The source also disclosed…

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has called on the “Take It Back Movement” to cancel their planned statewide protest on Monday, April 7, 2025, describing the date as ill-timed and malicious. In a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the force expressed concern about the protest, which is planned to take place across various states, especially in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The date coincides with the federal government’s announcement of April 7 as National Police Day, a day set aside to honour the resilience and dedication of Nigeria Police Force officers and men. While…

The Mabushi Division of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command stopped a robbery attempt at the Royal Court Estate in Jahi II, Abuja. Following a gun battle, the operatives detained two individuals. The event occurred about 3:20 a.m. on Wednesday, March 27, following a distress call. When the police arrived, the bandits engaged them in a shootout, but they were eventually overcome by superior firepower. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the suspects, Rabiu Jubril and Ibrahim Isa, both residents of Tipper Garage in Jahi, were apprehended following a high-speed…

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has withdrawn the invitation of the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, to the Force headquarters in Abuja over the stabbing to death of one of his personal guards. Chronicle NG reports that the guard was stabbed to death on March 30, 2025, at Kofar Mata Eid Ground during the last Eid-el-Fitr celebration. Several others sustained injuries in the gruesome attack, which marred the celebration. According to a letter of invitation which was signed by Commissioner of Police Olajide Ibitoye, on behalf of Deputy Inspector General of Police, Force Intelligence Department (FID), Sanusi…

Human rights advocate Chidi Odinkalu and businessman Atedo Peterside have condemned the invitation of the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, by the Inspector General of Police for questioning over a Sallah day incident that led to the death of a palace guard. The Emir has been summoned to appear before the Force Intelligence Department (FID) in Abuja on April 8, 2025, in connection with the March 30 stabbing at the Kofar Mata Eid Ground, which marred the Eid celebration in Kano. The invitation was contained in a letter signed by Commissioner of Police Olajide Ibitoye on behalf of the…

The wedding solemnization between Yakubu Azi Abok and Patience John Addra has been called off. Chronicle NG gathered that the wedding scheduled to have been held on April 5th, 2025, in Jos Plateau State, was called off by the bride over her refusal to attend the groom’s church after the tying of the nuptials. While the venue was set, the guests were invited, and the atmosphere electric, little did anyone know a storm was brewing behind the scenes. According to our correspondent, it all started during the final counselling session with the reverend. The couple were asked about their plans…

Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has summoned the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, to the force headquarters in Abuja for questioning over the death of one of his palace guards. The guard was stabbed to death on March 30, 2025, at Kofar Mata Eid Ground during the last Eid-el-Fitr celebration. Several others sustained injuries in the gruesome attack, which marred the celebration. According to a letter of invitation which was signed by Commissioner of Police Olajide Ibitoye, on behalf of Deputy Inspector General of Police, Force Intelligence Department (FID), Sanusi is expected to appear before FID on April…

Hungary’s government has stated that it will withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC). A senior official in Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government announced this this hours after Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu came to Hungary for a state visit and was wanted by the International Criminal Court. Orban invited Netanyahu as soon as the warrant was issued in November, claiming the verdict would have “no effect” in his country. In November, ICC judges found “reasonable grounds” to believe Netanyahu bore “criminal responsibility” for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during Israel’s battle with Hamas. Netanyahu has called…