Author: Vincent Osuwo

Judith Amaechi, the wife of former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, has denied receiving N4 billion per month from the Niger Delta Development Commission, as reported by Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike. Mrs Amaechi, through her media aide, Dr Dike Bekwele, issued a statement on Tuesday challenging Wike to make public his version of the forensic audit report on the NDDC, in which either she or her non-governmental organisation, Empowerment Support Initiative, ESI, was charged. In an interview with Channels Television, Wike claimed that Mrs Amaechi received N4 billion per month from the interventionist agency through her non-governmental organisation.…

The wife of former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, Mrs Judith Amaechi, has denied receiving 4 billion per month from the Niger Delta Development Commission, as claimed by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike. Wike made the claim during a live television interview, claiming that the funds were being transferred to ESI as part of a long-standing agreement with the NDDC. He also stated that the organisation could have been implicated in the NDDC forensic audit report, which has yet to be made public. Reacting to the allegation in a statement on Tuesday made available to Chronicle NG…

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has been issued a two-month suspension after being found guilty of illegal betting by Italian football authorities. According to Football Italia on Tuesday, the Nigerian international, who presently plays for Serie A club Udinese, evaded a potentially career-ending four-year penalty for sporting fraud. The dispute arose from a Serie A match between Udinese and Lazio on March 11, 2024. Okoye drew a yellow card in the 64th minute for time-wasting, with his team leading 2-1. Authorities reported the incident after noticing an increase in strange betting patterns, notably wagers expecting a yellow card for Okoye.…

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused his ex-president, Barack Obama, of “treason” and called for his prosecution over a report alleging that officials in the Democrat’s administration had manipulated information on Russia’s interference in the 2016 election. Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence (DNI), has sent criminal referrals to the Justice Department in response to a report published Friday alleging that Obama officials were part of a “treasonous conspiracy”. Gabbard asserted that Obama and his team fabricated information about Russian election influence to initiate a protracted coup against President Trump. Her report contradicts information gathered in four different criminal, counterintelligence,…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has backed Edo State Governor Monday Okpehbolo in response to his statements on Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate for 2023. On Tuesday, Wike spoke at the inauguration of the New Edo Line Transport Service in Benin City, the capital of Edo State, and admonished Nigerian politicians not to politicise security and governance concerns. While addressing supporters at a rally in Benin City on Friday, Okpebholo warned Obi to obtain security clearance before visiting the state. Okpebholo further stated that the last time Obi visited the state and donated N15…

The Senate approved President Bola Tinubu’s external borrowing plan of more than $21 billion for the fiscal years 2025-2026 on Tuesday, clearing the way for the full implementation of the 2025 Appropriations Act. The borrowing package includes $21.19 billion in direct foreign loans, €4 billion, ¥15 billion, a $65 million gift, and around ₦757 billion in domestic borrowing through government bonds. A provision was also included for raising up to $2 billion in the domestic market using a foreign-currency-denominated instrument. Senator Aliyu Wamako, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debt, presented a report indicating that the plan…

The Ogun State Government stated on Monday that it is unaffected by legal threats from any party or individual disputing the burial of the Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, which was carried out in accordance with Islamic pratices. Mr Sina Ogungbade (SAN), Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, was reacting to the International Council for Ifa Religion’s threat to sue the government and the late Oba Adetona’s family for violating traditional burial customs. Ogungbade (SAN) stated that while it would be a waste of time and resources for anyone to file a lawsuit against the…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uuaghan has described as “lawbreakers” the Senate under the leadership of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Natasha, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, on Tuesday, was denied entry into the Senate chambers, igniting a fresh constitutional standoff at the National Assembly. Natasha, whose six-month suspension was recently nullified by a Federal High Court, accused the Senate leadership of outright defiance of a judicial pronouncement, declaring that the “Senate has become lawbreakers.” However, her attempt to resume her legislative duties comes after a Federal High Court ruling on July 4, 2025, which declared her suspension unconstitutional and excessive. The court’s ruling…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan expressed gratitude on Tuesday for life and the opportunity to return to legislative duties after weeks of political upheaval. In an interview with Arise News, the congressman stated, “I am glad to be alive and to resume work today.” Her statement comes as there is growing anticipation for her return to the National Assembly in light of recent developments surrounding her suspension and ongoing political controversies. The lawmaker, who was suspended in March, announced over the weekend that she had formally notified the Senate of her intention to return, citing a recent court decision as the reason.…

Security operatives barred suspended Kogi Central lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, from gaining access to the National Assembly premises on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Natasha arrived at the gate with activist Aisha Yesufu, rights advocate Mama P, activist Randy, and a swarm of supporters but was denied access by security personnel. Yesufu confronted the officers stationed at the gate, attempting to intervene and challenging the alleged order to prevent Natasha’s entry. “National Assembly is meant to be for everyone. Why are you stopping us? “We are not abiding doesn’t mean we are cowards,” she said. The stalemate gradually escalated, with some…