Author: Vincent Osuwo

Suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has denied reports that she apologised to the Senate over the issue that led to her suspension. In a statement released on Monday, Akpoti-Uduaghan condemned the charges as “false and misleading,” asserting that she maintains her position. “The reports suggesting that I have apologised to the Senate and retracted my position are completely untrue. I stand firmly by my words and actions and have not issued any apology to the Senate or anyone regarding this matter,” she said. She chastised individuals disseminating false claims, accusing them of attempting to distort the truth and misinform…

The market value of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies rose significantly in Monday’s early trading, with Bitcoin reaching around $87,480. This represents a 3.71 per percent increase. Ethereum also had a large increase, rising 4.05% to $2,093. The global cryptocurrency market capitalisation climbed by 2.94% in the last 24 hours, reaching $2.84 trillion. The market’s positive trend persisted despite looming fears about forthcoming US tariffs and the release of critical economic data later this week, indicating strong investor confidence in the crypto sector. Other notable performers included XRP, Cardano, and Dogecoin, which saw gains of 3%, 2%, and 3.8%, respectively. Chainlink,…

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered an immediate investigation into the jailbreak at Koton Karfe Correctional Centre in Kogi State. The minister called the event “unfortunate” and promised Nigerians that all escaped inmates will be apprehended using advanced biometric technology and other security procedures. Tunji-Ojo’s Special Adviser on Media, Babatunde Alao, issued a statement on Monday emphasising the government’s resolve to investigate the circumstances behind the prison break. He also asked Sylvester Ndidi, Acting Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, to visit the prison and perform a thorough security audit. “We are on top of the situation.…

Gunmen kidnapped Rev. Fr John Ubaechu, a Catholic priest from Ejemekwuru in Imo State’s Oguta Local Government Area. The Owerri Catholic Archdiocese acknowledged the abduction in a statement issued by its Chancellor and Secretary, Rev. Fr Patrick Mbarah. According to the statement, Ubaechu, parish priest of Holy Family Catholic Church in Izombe, was kidnapped on Sunday while on his way to the priests’ annual retreat. The Chancellor stated that the incident occurred on the Ejemekwuru road in Oguta and requested prayers for the safe release of the priest. Police rescue kidnapped Anambra priest, recover suspects’ vehicle The statement read, “Notification…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has received the petition seeking the recall process of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. INEC Secretary , Rose Oriaran-Anthony, received the petition on Monday. This comes after a failed attempt by Constituents of Kogi Central Senatorial District who initiated a recall process against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, citing a vote of no confidence in her representation. The recall process, witnessed in the Okehi local government area last week, saw a large number of electorates on queue to support the recall process. One of the electorate, Nura Ibrahim, said the exercise…

Siminalayi Fubara, the suspended governor of Rivers State, has denied any links to terrorist groups and warned against inciting violence or economic sabotage in his name. Fubara stated this in a statement issued Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, in Port Harcourt, the state capital. The governor was responding to circulating videos depicting explosions at oil and gas installations in the state, which he called “fake” and “malicious”. He encouraged security services to look into the origins of the films and take action against those involved. The statement read, “Our attention has, once again, been drawn to a…

No fewer than twelve inmates escaped in a jailbreak in the early hours of Monday in Kogi State. The Kogi State Government acknowledged this in a statement issued by Kingsley Femi Fanwo, Commissioner for Information and Communication. He praised security authorities’ prompt response to the jailbreak at the Federal Correctional Centre in Kotonkarfe, where 12 convicts fled. Fanwo applauded security services’ quick response and termed the escape as ‘unfortunate’, assuring citizens that the state administration is taking serious action to prevent a repetition. According to him, the Kogi State administration has promised to cooperate with security authorities to investigate the…

A police inspector identified as Effiong Bassey ran amok on Sunday, shooting indiscriminately, killing one civilian identified as Mrs Ijoema Obot and injuring two others in Calabar, Cross River State capital. Chronicle NG gathered that the incident happened at about 6a.m. when the policeman who went to night beat at a microfinance bank in Calabar South returned to the Atakpa Divisional Police Station and allegedly started behaving strangely. According to the findings, when the Inspector returned from his beat, he allegedly refused to surrender the AK-47 he used for night duty, instead cocking the rifle and threatening to shoot his…

The Federal Government of Nigeria plans to learn power generation and transmission from Egypt, citing it as a role model in the sector. Additionally, the government has reaffirmed its commitment to rural development through improved electricity access. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, made this announcement during a recent meeting in Abuja with the Egyptian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mohammed Fouad. Adelabu’s spokesperson, Bolaji Tunji, confirmed the statement on Sunday. Adelabu praised Egypt’s achievements in the energy industry, citing the country as a model for energy infrastructure development. He expressed Nigeria’s interest in learning from Egypt’s experience in energy generation, transmission,…

The camps of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi have responded to criticisms from former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Bode George, and former Kano State Governor, Ibrahim Shekarau, over the newly formed coalition ahead of the 2027 election. Both George and Shekarau criticised the coalition’s establishment and the concept of a mega party to take power from the ruling All Progressives Congress in 2027, claiming that the action was motivated by personal ambition. They also expressed concerns about the burgeoning alliance of opposition politicians vying for the roles of president and vice president,…