Author: Vincent Osuwo

The University of Jos (UNIJOS) Alumni Association has called on law enforcement agencies to conduct a thorough investigation and ensure justice over the alleged mob killing of its member, Ibrahim Mbaya. Chronicle NG gathered that the incident occurred on Sunday at an off-campus apartment behind the City of David area along Ring Road in Jos, Plateau State. The Plateau State Police Command confirmed the murder, stating that three suspects identified as Rinji Daniel Fwanji, Emmanuel Newyear, and Nensemka Fwanji had been arrested in connection with the alleged culpable homicide. Mbaya, a Jos-based model, had attended a social event before spending…

The Super Falcons suffered a major defeat on Tuesday as Women’s Africa Cup of Nations debutants Malawi stunned the defending champions 3-2 in their Group C opener. The Scorchers put forth a valiant performance to give the record 10-time African champions a dismal start to their continental title defence. After a closely contested first half, Malawi took the lead in the 73rd minute through Temwa Chawinga, and skipper Tabitha Chawinga doubled the lead six minutes later, leaving the Super Falcons with a difficult task. Nigeria responded in stoppage time, with captain Rasheedat Ajibade calmly converting from the penalty spot in…

The death of Ghana’s tallest man, Sulemana Abdul Samed, popularly called Awuche, at the age of 33, has thrown the country into mourning. His death has sparked an outpouring of mourning, particularly in northern Ghana, where his exceptional height earned him local renown. According to the BBC on Tuesday evening, Awuche died on Monday at Tamale Teaching Hospital after being treated for infected sores on his legs. He was being treated in the northern city of Tamale, which is around 160 kilometers (100 miles) from his native hamlet of Gambaga. Sulemana Abdul Kudus, a relative, remembered the late giant as…

President Bola Tinubu decried on Tuesday night the slaughter of at least 30 people, including eight children, in Naridon Village, Kamaru Ward, Kauru Local Government Area, Kaduna State. He described the incident as a heinous and cowardly act of terror against innocent people and ordered the Armed Forces, police, and intelligence services to rapidly ramp up operations to apprehend the culprits. Tinubu issued the order in a statement signed on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, headed ‘President Tinubu Strongly Condemns Attack in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.’ According to Onanuga, the president…

Gunmen, on Monday night, assassinated Col Abdussalam A. Ude, a senior military commander, during a suspected kidnapping attempt at his home in Badna, New Karu Local Government Area, Nasarawa State. The incident occurred in the border village neighbouring the Federal Capital Territory, leading to initial allegations that the attack took place in Abuja. The gunmen allegedly invaded the officer’s home during a downpour and attempted to kidnap him, but he resisted before being shot many times. A local journalist and a community leader confirmed the gunmen attack to the press on Wednesday. “They came during the rain. They wanted to…

President Bola Tinubu said Tuesday in Abuja that the lack of strikes by the Academic Staff Union of Universities was a response to his prayers. Tinubu made the statements while receiving the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. Tinubu acknowledged Nigerians’ economic hardships during his tenure but reassured the clerics that stability was taking hold and prosperity was on the horizon. “I inherited the assets and liabilities of my predecessor, and I’ve been running with it. But this government has stabilized, and there is prosperity on the horizon. The quality of life is…

President Bola Tinubu warned political opponents hoping to unseat him in 2027 that he would not back down without a fight, claiming that everything is fair in a democratic campaign. Tinubu made the remarks while receiving the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The president said, “Those who would take it from me will try. They will try. All is fair in politics, and there is equal opportunity. “I won’t offer them a red carpet. I won’t offer them the leash to tie me at home. “No, we will wrestle each other to the finishing…

The Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke, has urged his supporters to intensify grassroots mobilisation ahead of the Osun State governorship election after the Court of Appeal affirmed the party’s legal standing. Adeleke, in a statement on his X account on Tuesday, described the judgement as a victory for democracy and the rule of law, urging supporters to remain focused on the August 15 governorship election. He noted that the ruling had reaffirmed that Accord remained “strong, lawful and fully prepared” for the poll. “Again, Accord is victorious — democracy and the rule of law have prevailed. “I congratulate every member…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the attack on one of its Permanent Voter Card collection centres in Osun State will not deter it from conducting a free, fair and credible governorship election in the state. Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Mr Dayo Oketola, gave the assurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NANS) on Monday in Abuja. Chronicle NG reports that some suspected hoodlums on Sunday stormed an INEC PVC collection centre located at Oyinlola DC School, Ward 2, Okuku, attacking staff members on duty and carting away electoral materials, including Bimodal Voter…

Senator David Mark, the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, welcomed the Court of Appeal’s decision to overturn the Federal High Court’s decision to deregister the party as a significant win for democracy, constitutionalism, and the rule of law. Mark stated that the appeal court’s decision not only ensured the ADC’s continued legal existence but also confirmed the judiciary’s role as the ultimate protector of democratic norms and constitutional rights. The former Senate President made the remarks in a statement signed by his media adviser, Mr. Kola Ologbodiyan, shortly after the appellate court overturned the Federal High Court’s decision…