Author: Vincent Osuwo

The National Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association has urged President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima to fulfil their campaign pledge of 2,000 CNG tricycles, warning that failure to do so could result in a statewide peaceful protest by its members. At a press conference in Abuja, NATOMORAS’s National President, Usman Gwoza, expressed deep disappointment and frustration with the government’s continued neglect of their association, despite their strong support for the All Progressives Congress in the 2023 elections. “I speak not just for myself but for over 18 million registered members of the National Commercial Tricycle…

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has condemned the directive by President Bola Tinubu, proposing the establishment of cattle ranches in the South-East and other states across the country. The pro-Biafran organisation claimed that the move is simply Ruga repackaged and a diabolical land-grabbing strategy disguised as government policy. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, IPOB spokesman Emma Powerful stated that it is unfortunate that the Federal Government prioritises cow colonies over education, security, and innovation in the twenty-first century. Powerful stated that what began as the “need for grazing” centuries ago led to the total subjugation of proud…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has denied extending the service year of a Lagos corper, Rita Uguamaye, popularly known as Raye, for criticising the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Chronicle NG reports that Raye became an Internet sensation following her public criticism of the present administration, which she described as worsening economic conditions. In a popular video posted on her TikTok account, @talktoraye, Uguamaye voiced anger with Nigeria’s deteriorating economic situation, citing rising inflation and economic hardship. Uguamaye also attacked the president, calling him a “terrible leader” and doubting the government’s efforts to ameliorate citizens’ hardships. She also emphasised…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) extended the service year of Rita Ushie, also known as Raye on Instagram, by two months as a punishment for publicly denouncing President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Raye, who had only one month remaining in her service, attracted national prominence in March after releasing a viral video on TikTok decrying Nigeria’s deteriorating economic situation and calling the Tinubu-led administration “terrible”. She further claimed that NYSC officials threatened her and demanded she remove the video. The event provoked uproar among civil rights organisations and Nigerians, who saw the NYSC’s response as an attack on free expression.…

Yakubu Dauda, a police inspector, was killed and his rifle snatched by unknown gunmen in the Chwelnyap Rim village, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. It was discovered that the incident occurred on Monday while police officers were conducting an operation in the neighbourhood. David Tsado, the Divisional Police Officer of Riyom LGA, confirmed the officer’s death to journalists on Tuesday in Riyom during a visit by the Governor Caleb Mutfwang-appointed fact-finding team to explore the sources of violence in the state. According to the DPO, the attackers ambushed the officers, killing Inspector Dauda. He added that the gunmen…

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, stated that 53 suspects had been arrested in connection with the recent wave of deadly attacks in Benue and Plateau states, which claimed dozens of lives and maimed or displaced many others. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, Egbetokun called the June 13 slaughter in Benue State’s Yelewata town a “coordinated attack of terror”. According to Egbetokun, 26 people were arrested for the Yelewata attack, 22 for the Plateau attacks, and five more in Benue for a subsequent incident. He added that the Yelewata attack killed 47 people and injured 27, and…

Geraldo Alckmin, Vice President of Brazil, and his wife, Maria Lúcia Alckmin, arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Tuesday to kick off the second session of the Nigeria-Brazil Strategic Dialogue Mechanism. The high-profile visit marks a watershed point in Nigeria’s South-South diplomatic cooperation and is likely to result in substantial policy achievements across a variety of areas. Senator Ibrahim Hadejia, the President’s Deputy Chief of Staff; Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment; Idi Maiha, Minister of Livestock Development; Senator Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security; and other senior Nigerian government officials welcomed the Brazilian…

The Iranian government said Tuesday it had “taken the necessary measures” to ensure the continuation of its nuclear programme after US and Israeli strikes targeted its facilities. “We have taken the necessary measures and are taking stock of the damage” caused by the strikes, said the head of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran, Mohammad Eslami, in a statement aired on state television. “Plans for restarting (the facilities) have been prepared in advance, and our strategy is to ensure that production and services are not disrupted,” he added. On Sunday, the United States struck nuclear sites in Fordo, Isfahan, and…

A tanker carrying 45,000 litres of petrol, on Monday, tumbled and somersaulted at NICO Farm, on Iseyin/Oyo Road in the Iseyin Local Government Area, Oyo State.  Chronicle NG gathered that the tanker with the number plate Lagos LM62XP lost control while in motion, somersaulted into an adjacent ditch, and exploded. Maroof Akinwande, the state chairman of the Fire Service, confirmed the occurrence in Ibadan, the state capital. When the incident was reported to the agency, officers went to the scene right away to put out the fire. The chairman said, “The fire incident was reported at exactly 10:46 hrs on…

Iran accused Israel of launching strikes at the Islamic republic until Tuesday morning, after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between the two foes. A spokesman for the armed forces command was quoted as saying on state TV, without providing further details, “The Zionist regime launched three waves of attacks on sites in Iranian territory until 9:00 am (0530 GMT) today.” United States President Donald Trump says the Arab nation and Israel have agreed to a “total and complete” ceasefire. The US president announced that the ceasefire will take effect on Tuesday, saying it will effectively bring the 12-day war…